In Ep. #600, Millenial Mike and I explore the differences between Rebel Moon's Director's Cut and Netflix's PG-13 Cut, analyzing how each version impacts the film's narrative, visuals, and reception and offering recommendations based on these variations. Chapters 0:13 Introduction 5:47 The Snyder Cuts vs Netflix PG-13 Cut Agreement 10:48 The Comple…

Tune in for a Q&A with Zack Snyder to discuss the Director's Cut of Rebel Moon. Gain insights into the creative process and what sets this extended version apart from the original. CHAPTERS: 0:15 Introduction 2:25 Movie Transition and Shift 7:17 Themes of Redemption 12:27 Divergence in Universes 14:00 Glimpses of Past Incarnations 19:16 Crimes Agai…

In Ep. 598, Macio, Bobby, and I discuss exciting game reveals like "Avowed" and "Doom: The Dark Ages," updates for "Starfield," new Xbox Series X|S consoles, and more! Chapters 0:13 Introduction to Xbox Games Showcase 2024 2:19 Age of Mythology Retold Announcement 5:18 Avowed Unveil and Discussion 11:38 Starfield June Update Impact 18:56 Call of Du…

Join Zack Snyder, Charlie Hunnam, Brett Wean, Robert Stohr, and Adia Fadaei for a meaningful discussion about mental health awareness and suicide prevention. They will share personal experiences and answer submitted questions. Edited for audio leveling and time. To learn more about AFSP and to donate, visit Talk Away The Dark. Chapters 0:05 Introdu…

In Ep. 597, Millennial Mike and I discuss how Hollywood studios like Warner Brothers and Disney navigate changing dynamics, the evolving director-producer relationship, the impact of visionary filmmakers, cinematic storytelling's future amidst trends like AI-driven filmmaking, and more! Chapters 3:12 The Changing Landscape of Hollywood Studios 18:2…

In Ep. 596, Matt, Kojay, and I review Rebel Moon—Part 2: The Scargiver, discuss the puzzling hate against Zack Snyder, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:13 Introduction 2:08 Plot Structure and Character Discussion 19:53 Training and Trust Building 25:42 Extended Director's Cut Impact 31:55 Character Evaluation: Sofia's Korra 36:06 Potential Character Developme…

In Ep. 595, PalpaKelli and I host the 2024 BROSCAR Awards, which highlight and celebrate film industry members, including Zack Snyder, Joaquin Phoenix, Robert Downey Jr., and more! CHAPTERS: 0:13 Introduction to the BROSCAR Awards 1:16 Best Supporting Actor Award 1:57 Outstanding Performance 3:39 Reflections on a Character 4:11 Best Lead Actor Nomi…

In Ep. 594, PalpaKelli and I discuss and celebrate Akira Toriyama, his eternal impact on anime, our first exposure to the world of Dragon Ball, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introduction to Akira Toriyama 0:00:42 Toriyama's Life and Achievements 0:02:35 Early Life and Influences 0:02:49 Creation of Dragon Ball 0:03:20 Later Projects and Return to Dra…

In Ep. 593, Macio, Julian, and I discuss Obsidian's Avowed and Square Enix's Visions of Mana promising dynamic RPG experiences on Xbox, Oxide Games' Ara: History Untold redefining historical grand strategy, MachineGames announcing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and more! CHAPTERS 0:00:14 Introductions and Welcome to The Reasons I'm Broke podca…

In Ep. 592, Millennial Mike, Matt, and I review Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire and discuss the film's successful debut! Chapters 0:00:14 Introduction to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:02:37 Millennial Mike's Excitement for Rebel Moon 0:09:52 Millennial Mike's Heavier Criticisms of Rebel Moon 0:14:34 The Influence of Zack Snyder on Apprecia…

In Ep. 591, Macio, Bobby, and I discuss The Game Awards trailers including GTA VI, Hideo Kojima’s OD, Hellblade II, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introducing the hosts and the topic: Geoff Keighley PlayStation Awards 0:08:39 Xbox Delayed Baldur's Gate 3 due to Parity Clause 0:09:59 Sega's Track Record and Personal Favorites 0:13:07 Speculations about…

In Ep. 590, Millennial Mike, and I discuss Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon official trailer, the possibility of Netflix continuing the DC SnyderVerse, spoiler-free impressions of Godzilla: Minus One, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the topics of the show 0:03:19 Sharing opinions on Zack Snyder's filmmaking style 0:10:02 Concerns about Zack Snyder's…

In Ep. #589, Logan and I delve into Phil Boyle's passionate critique of the comic industry's decline, where he addresses concerns and proposes solutions, urging Marvel and DC to invest in revitalization before it's too late. ICv2 Article CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introducing Logan from Red Bandana Gaming 0:03:09 Discussion on declining comic book sales and…

In Ep. 588, Macio and I discuss the future of video games as the historic Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard officially goes through! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Welcome to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:06:39 Changes in PlayStation leadership after the merger's success 0:10:30 Microsoft's acquisition impact on video game industry 0:19:39 Phil Spe…

In Ep. #587, PalpaKelli and I delve into a spirited review of Disney's 2023 Haunted Mansion movie! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the hosts and discussing the Haunted Mansion movie 0:02:08 Personal experiences with the Haunted Mansion ride and previous movie 0:04:43 Initial high hopes for the movie and setup of the story 0:07:21 The use of humor and …

In 586, Macio, Bobby, and I dive into Xbox boss Phil Spencer's leaked emails, possible mid-gen console upgrades, a new Xbox controller, Microsoft's interest in Nintendo and Valve, Bethesda remasters, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introducing the hosts and their excitement for gaming news. 0:03:12 Comparing the cost and ease of expanding storage on bo…

Jerry Carita, creator of the Kickstarter project "CICADA SAMURAI," and I discuss his gory/horror/action comic about an immortal samurai cicada protecting his brood from terrifying monsters, inspired by parenthood and featuring collaborations with talented artists. Chapters 0:00:14 Introduction to the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:02:26 The inspiratio…

In Ep. 584, PalpaKelli and I cover Elder Scrolls VI being exclusive to Xbox and PC, Bill Willingham trying to take Fables to public domain, the change in format for the podcast moving forward, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:02:26 Grassroots Campaign for Star Fox Revival 0:10:46 Extending Console Cycles Post-C…

In Ep. 583, Scott and I discuss a recommended comic reading list for Batman, the potential GTA VI $150 launch, Rotten Tomatoes scores being influenced by third parties, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:01:12 Rumors of GTA 6 costing $150 at launch 0:06:02 Square Enix's profit declines and creative control issues…

In Ep. 582, Millennial Mike and I discuss Netflix’s One-Piece success, Playstation Plus subscribers canceling after price hike, the Godzilla Minus One trailer, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Welcome to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast! 0:04:17 Xbox Game Pass vs. PlayStation Plus: A Comparison 0:06:02 Xbox Game Pass: Better Online Gaming Experience 0:13:15…

In Ep. 581, Matt Moylan and I cover Hsien-Ko's showdown on October 25th, UDON's 20th-anniversary special on October 18th, and the Street Fighter 6 Evolution Special #1 on November 25th, with updates on UDON projects and the comic book industry! Chapters: 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:04:34 Darkstalkers One Shot: Building the P…

In Ep. 580, Sam and I discuss Sony raising PlayStation Plus subscription prices, the passing of Arleen Sorkin, the original voice of Harley Quinn, the Rebel Moon teaser trailer, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:01:11 Mario Brothers Movie Gets Second Chance with 4K Restoration 0:05:26 Controversy over Batman and…

In Ep. 579, Bobby, Julian and I discuss Bobby’s Japan trip where he helped judge at the Pokemon World Championships, and noticed the cultural differences, exclusive merch and more! Chapter Marks: 0:00:14 A Different Episode with Guest Co-hosts 0:08:41 Bobby's Japan Trip: Experiencing the Pokemon Fever in Tokyo 0:11:27 Pokemon Event in Japan: Next-L…

In Ep. 578, Nick and I discuss Blue Beetle’s lackluster box office debut, Disney diving into AI with a dedicated task force, the disqualifications at the Pokemon World Championships, and more! Time Stamps: 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast with Daniel and Nick 0:00:58 Fallout from Pokemon World Championships: Use of Hacked Pokemon 0…

In Ep. 577, Julian and I discuss Anime adaptations that surpass their manga, Jay Oliva on the Snyderverse’s Flash film, the use of AI in official RPG gaming books, and more! Chapter Marks: 0:00:10 Introduction to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:01:13 Controversy Surrounding AI Art in Dungeons and Dragons 0:04:17 Companies Implementing Rules Against…

In Ep. 576, Matt and I discuss Sony indefinitely delaying Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse, Rolling Stone initially naming the Snyder Cut as the greatest superhero movie ever, The Haunted Mansion bombing at the box office, and more! Full Topics: 0:00:14 Welcome to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast! 0:01:15 Spider-Man Beyond the Spider-Verse sequel d…

In Ep. 575, Macio and I discuss Sony receiving negative feedback on Project Q, Netflix’s subscription growth, Sumerian Comics’ “American Psycho” sequel comic, and more! Full Topics: 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:00:59 PlayStation 5 Slim Rumors and Possible Price Drop 0:04:05 Xbox Series S and PlayStation 5 Slim Compete in Holi…

In Ep. 574, PalpaKelli and I discuss the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 151 set, Skybound’s all-new Universal Monsters comics, Disney cutting back on Marvel/Star Wars projects, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:01:16 Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: A Tribute to the Original 151 0:07:40 Universal Monsters Return in New Com…

In Ep. 573, Scott and I discuss Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard allowed to proceed, Cartoon Network Studios merging with Warner Bros. Animation, The Flash movie's box office performance declines further, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introduction 0:01:12 Video Game Preservation: Availability of Classic Games 0:09:37 Digitizing Retro Gam…

In Ep. 572, Millennial Mike and I discuss the discovery of the unique One Ring MTG card, the Anime Expo announcement of Suicide Squad: ISEKAI, Henry Cavill’s final season of The Witcher, and more! Full Topics: The unique One Ring Magic: The Gathering card, graded as a 9, could become the most expensive Magic card ever, attracting offers of over $2M…

In Ep. 571, Sam and I discuss Xbox Game Pass prices increasing, the live-action Batman Beyond film’s possible cancellation, Netflix skipping San Diego Comic-Con, and more! Full Topics: Xbox Game Pass prices are increasing, with the base subscription going from $9.99 to $10.99 per month and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate rising from $14.99 to $16.99. New e…

In Ep. 570, Julian and I discuss the debut Kraven: The Hunter trailer, Microsoft promising no increase to Game Pass, The Flash movie underperfoming at the box office, and more! Full Topics: Microsoft promises no immediate price increase for Xbox Game Pass after acquiring Activision Blizzard, focusing on providing new gaming options and bringing Cal…

In Ep. 569, Matt and I discuss Gen-Z being the dominant anime generation, Michael Shannon expressing dissatisfaction with multiverse movies, the passing of comic legend John Romita Sr., and more! Full Topics: Gen-Z is the dominant anime generation, with 69% of respondents watching anime, followed by Millennials at 57%, Gen-X at 40%, and Baby Boomer…

In Ep. 568, get ready for a web-slinging adventure as my old comic shop co-worker, actor, and cosplayer extraordinaire, Sean, swings by to join in an exciting discussion and review "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Part One." FOLLOW/SUPPORT SEAN: @the_masked_fox (Sean's Instagram) As always, we appreciate your constructive Feedback, Suggestions,…

In Ep. 567, Macio and I discuss the Fortnite crossover survey, Usagi Yojimbo joining TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, James Wan on the challenges of Aquaman 2, and more! Full Topics: Fortnite survey hints at potential crossovers with Pokemon, GTA, and Metal Gear Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge DLC "Dimension Shellshock" introduces Usagi Y…

In Ep. 566, Millennial Mike and I discuss Kodansha's Blue Lock as the highest-selling manga in 2023, "Fast X," surpassing $500M, Scott Adkins on Deadpool’s portrayal in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and more! Full Topics: The Pokemon Company printed nearly 10 billion cards in 2022, setting a new record for the second consecutive year. Kodansha's Blue L…

In Ep. 565, Scott and I discuss Warner Bros. Games announcing Mortal Kombat 1, employees at a GameStop store in Michigan resigning, David Zaslav facing protests during his commencement speech, and more! Full Topics: The Super Mario Bros. Movie becomes highest-grossing "rotten" film at the domestic box office with $549.29 million in ticket sales. Wa…

In Ep. 564, Nick and I discuss the EC approving Microsoft's acquisition, Disney+ experiencing significant subscriber losses, DC Comics’ ‘Dawn of DC’ TV spot, and more! Full Topics: The European Commission approves Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, bringing the deal closer to completion. Vin Diesel hints that the latest Fast & Furious …

Join us in this special episode as we sit down with Kojay, delving into his unforgettable experience attending the Full Circle screening weekend of the Snyderverse, in benefit of AFSP. FOLLOW/SUPPORT KOJAY: @LordKojay (Kojay's Twitter) Lord Kojay's Channel (YouTube) @lordkojay (Instagram) As always, we appreciate your constructive Feedback, Suggest…

In Ep. 562, Julian and I discuss Nintendo's DMCA Tears of the Kingdom crackdowns, Disney sending a letter to showrunners expecting them to fulfill non-writing duties, David Zaslav expresses bizarre confidence in Gunn, and more! Full Topics: Nintendo takes action against Switch emulation following the leak of "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingd…

In Ep. 561, Scott and I discuss Nintendo's struggle to prevent online piracy, Writers Guild of America strike beginning, scrapped plans to tie the Amazon's origin to Krypton in the Snyderverse, and more! Full Topics: Super Mario Bros. Movie and Avatar: The Way of Water Leaked on Twitter Nintendo's Struggle to Prevent Online Leaks and Piracy The Leg…

Tune in to a discussion featuring Zack Snyder, the director of "Zack Snyder's Justice League," along with special guests. Join Zack Snyder, Ben Affleck, Ray Fisher, Ray Porter, Chris Terrio, DJ DesJardin and Dody Dorn for a special ZSJL panel. Please note that this is a re-uploaded version that has been edited for content, duration, and audio quali…

Tune in to a discussion featuring Zack Snyder, the director of "Batman v Superman: Ultimate Edition," along with special guests. Following a fan screening of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016) at SnyderCon 2023, Zack Snyder, Damon Caro, John 'D.J.' Des Jardin, and Patrick Tatopoulos discussed their work on the film. Please note that this i…

In Ep. 560, Matt and I discuss IDW cutting its workforce, Marvel’s comiXology app shutting down, Amazon’s Batman: Caped Crusader episode order, and more! Full Topics: Nintendo plans to produce more movies based on its video games following the success of the recent Super Mario Bros. movie. Data from the American Social Security Administration shows…

Tune in to a discussion featuring Zack Snyder, the director of "Man of Steel," along with special guests. Following the conversation, there will be a unique Panel / Q&A session with Zack and Deborah Snyder, Christina Wren, and Alex McDowell. Please note that this is a re-uploaded version that has been edited for content, duration, and audio quality…

In Ep. 559, Macio and I discuss Fusion Strike Pokémon cards theft, the Suicide Squad game delayed to Feb 2024, Zack Snyder and Jim Lee launching the Full Circle campaign for suicide prevention, and more! Full Topics: The Super Mario Bros. movie has become the highest-grossing video game film of all time, earning over $700M in box office sales, and …

In Ep. 558, Kojay and I discuss the merger of WWE and UFC, a potential crossover between the DC and Marvel cinematic universes, Shigeru Miyamoto's comments on a potential Legend of Zelda movie, and more! Full Topics: Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, will hold a controlling interest in the newly merged sports entertainment company that combines …

Millennial Mike and I cover a variety of topics in Ep. 557, including the cancellation of E3 2023, the rumored Harry Potter TV series, and Netflix's Scott Pilgrim anime. Tune in for these discussions and more! Full Topics: Netflix is developing an anime adaptation of "Scott Pilgrim" featuring the original cast from the 2010 film, to be produced by …

Listen to Ep. 556 as Nick and I chat about Funko's Mondo division layoffs, Zack Snyder's Full Circle Superman poster easter eggs, TMNT: The Last Ronin’s video game adaptation, and more entertainment news! FOLLOW/SUPPORT NICK JAMES: @budbrosuperhero (Twitter) @buds_bros_and_superheroes (Instagram) YT Channel (YouTube) @BudsBrosSuperheroes (Linktree)…

On Ep. 555, Sam and I discuss the Full Circle Zack Snyder screening specifics, the announcement of Good Burger 2 by Paramount+, the repercussions of Shazam 2's terrible performance, and more! FOLLOW/SUPPORT SAM: Ronin Council (SoundCloud) @samuelboylston (Sam's Instagram) As always, we appreciate your constructive Feedback, Suggestions, and Questio…