Comicast
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Trying to keep up with the latest news in pop culture can be challenging. So one day, 2 guys decided that they should do it for you but in podcast form. So each week hosts Jong and Michael geek out on the latest happenings from the world of pop culture. Whether you're a fan of the MCU, DCU, Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, Arcane, gaming, movies in general, or something else entirely in pop culture these guys probably have you covered.
Episodes
- Issue 645: Daredevil Born Again S2 Ep. 8 "The Southern Cross" Spoiler Review
The Comicast podcast covers the season 2 finale of Daredevil Born Again, including discussions on plot developments, character arcs, and future expectations. The episode also features a non-spoiler review of Mortal Kombat 2 and details on…
- Issue 644: Daredevil Born Again S2 Ep. 7 "The Hateful Darkness" Spoiler Review
This episode of Comicast features Jong and Michael reviewing "The Hateful Darkness," the seventh episode of Daredevil: Born Again season 2. They discuss various plot developments and character interactions within the episode.
- Issue 643: Daredevil Born Again S2 Ep. 6 "Requiem" Spoiler Review
Jong and Michael review "Requiem," season 2 episode 6 of Daredevil Born Again. They also discuss upcoming events like Comicpalooza and The Book Dragon Festival.
- One Shot: Talking CinemaCon 2026 with Vanessa Shark of Big Gold Belt Media
Jong and Michael from Comicast are joined by Vanessa Shark of Big Gold Belt Media to discuss her experience covering CinemaCon 2026. They cover AI usage, influencer coverage versus press coverage, and news on several upcoming films.
- Issue 642: Daredevil Born Again S2 Ep. 5 "The Grand Design" Spoiler Review
This episode of Comicast features a spoiler review of Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Episode 5, "The Grand Design," with discussions on character arcs and performances. The hosts also provide updates on DC Man of Tomorrow casting and a non-…
- Issue 641: Daredevil Born Again S2 Ep. 4 "Gloves Off" Spoiler Review
Jong and Michael review episode 4 of Daredevil Born Again Season 2, titled "Gloves Off." The discussion covers the episode's ending, Fisk's actions, and the character Bullseye. They also touch on the series' connection to its comic book or…
- Issue 640: Daredevil Born Again S2 Ep. 2 & 3 Spoiler Review & Hello Again Comicpalooza
This episode features a spoiler review of Daredevil Born Again Season 2, episodes 2 and 3, with discussions on various plot points and character motivations. The hosts also provide updates regarding Comicpalooza and announce Michael's part…
- Issue 639: Daredevil Born Again S2 Ep. 1 Spoiler Review with Nagier Chambers of Big Gold Belt Media
Michael is joined by Nagier Chambers of Big Gold Belt Media to discuss the first episode of Daredevil Born Again Season 2. They cover various aspects of the episode, including character developments, plot details, and the show's connection…
- Issue 638: Project Hail Mary Spoiler Review with Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie
This episode of Comicast features a spoiler-filled review of the film Project Hail Mary, with guest Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie. The discussion includes observations on Ryan Gosling's role, favorite moments, and comparisons to th…
- One Shot: Spider-Man Brand New Day Trailer Reaction
Jong and Michael of Comicast react to the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They discuss various aspects of the trailer, including potential plotlines, characters, and villains.
- Issue 637: Oscars Reaction & Game of Thrones: the Movie?
Jong and Michael discuss their reactions to the 2026 Oscars and casting news for 'Man of Tomorrow' and 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'. They also consider the viability of a 'Game of Thrones' movie.
- Issue 636: Project Hail Mary Non-Spoiler Review & Lanterns Trailer Reaction
This episode features a non-spoiler review of the 'Project Hail Mary' film, based on Andy Weir's book. The hosts also discuss the 'Lanterns' trailer and other film industry news.
- Issue 635: Media Consolidation Gets Worse & The Spider-Man-Less Universe is Rebooting
The Comicast podcast discusses the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount and the potential consequences for the media landscape. They also cover Sony's plans to reboot their Spider-Man-less universe.
- Issue 634: A Movie Star Breaks News with Chalice & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep. 6 Spoiler Review
Chalice Williams discusses her experiences with press junkets and an interview with Christian Bale, including details about upcoming projects. The hosts also provide a spoiler review of the season finale of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."
- Issue 633: Trailer Reactions & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep. 5 Spoiler Discussion
Jong and Michael discuss and react to the trailers for The Mandalorian and Grogu and the live-action Spider-Noir series. The episode also includes a spoiler discussion for episode 5 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
- Issue 632: Fallout Season 2 Spoiler Discussion with Rotem Rusak of Nerdist
Jong and Michael are joined by Rotem Rusak of Nerdist to discuss Fallout Season 2, including character arcs, lore elements, and theories for the next season. They cover topics such as Lucy's journey, Coop Howard's Ghoul barrier, Maximus's…
- Issue 631: Wonder Man Spoiler Review
Comicast reviews "Wonder Man" with full spoilers, discussing character development, key moments, and its minimal MCU connections. The episode also touches on "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and a "Tecmo Bowl" film adaptation.
- Issue 630: Wonder Man So Far & Daredevil Born Again S2 Teaser Reaction
Jong and Michael review the initial episodes of Wonder Man, highlighting aspects such as the lead actor's performance and the show's thematic direction. Additionally, they share their reactions to the teaser trailer for Daredevil Born Agai…
- Issue 629: The Guys Head to The Pitt
The Comicast podcast discusses the initial episodes of "The Pitt," analyzing various characters and plot lines. They also touch upon Fallout Season 2 and casting for the God of War series.
- Issue 628: Results from 2025 & Predictions for 2026
Comicast Episode 628 features predictions for the upcoming year from listeners, journalists, and podcasters. The discussion includes predictions on films like Avatar, awards, and comics such as Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New…
- Issue 627: The X-Men Return & Stranger Things Series Finale Spoiler Review
Comicast reviews the Avengers Doomsday teaser trailer featuring the return of the X-Men and provides a spoiler-filled discussion of the Stranger Things series finale. The episode also includes breaking news about The Batman Part 2 and a ca…
- Issue 626: Avengers Doomsday Teaser Reaction & Stranger Things 5 Vol. 2 Spoiler Review
This Comicast episode features a discussion on the first two teasers for Avengers Doomsday, including theories about Steve Rogers' return. The hosts also provide a spoiler review of Stranger Things 5 Volume 2, covering character developmen…
- Issue 625: Fallout Ep. 1 "The Innovator" Spoiler Review with Bryan Guanajuato of the Bry-Fy Podcast
Michael and Bryan Guanajuato discuss the first episode of the Fallout series, "The Innovator." They cover topics such as the characters, the plot, and the show's ties to the Fallout: New Vegas game.
- Issue 624: Avengers Doomsday Trailer Madness & Supergirl Trailer Reaction
Jong and Michael react to trailers for Avengers: Doomsday, Supergirl, Stranger Things, and Street Fighter. They discuss Marvel Studios' marketing strategies and the unique tone of the Supergirl trailer.
- Issue 623: The Rich People are at it Again & We Heart Paul Dano/Matthew Lillard Here
This Comicast episode discusses the ongoing legal battle between Warner Bros., Paramount, and Netflix, its potential impact, and the box office success of Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The hosts also touch on the upcoming Supergirl trailer, c…
- One Shot: Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Spoiler Review with Sean Tajipour of Nerdtropolis
In this Comicast episode, Michael and Sean Tajipour of Nerdtropolis provide a spoiler review of the movie Five Nights at Freddy's 2. They discuss the film's merits, its appeal to audiences, and the use of practical effects.
- Issue 622: Strangers Things 5 So Far
The Comicast hosts return from Thanksgiving break and discuss Stranger Things 5. They cover the setup for the final season, the time jump, and character developments.
- Issue 621: The Jimmy Olsen Show ft. Gorilla Grodd & Brainiac is in Man of Tomorrow?
This Comicast episode discusses the upcoming Jimmy Olsen spinoff series, its potential tone, and the inclusion of Gorilla Grodd. The hosts also cover reports about Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow and the future of the Black Panther films.
- Issue 620: Predator Badlands Spoiler Review
Jong and Michael provide a spoiler-filled review of Predator Badlands, discussing the film's elements such as the Yautja focus, narrative arcs, and its PG-13 rating. They also consider potential future directions for the franchise.
- Issue 619: Happy Predator Badlands Week, COD the Movie, & Jong's Got More Stranger Things Beef
This episode of Comicast covers the new Predator Badlands film, a Call of Duty movie in development, and the Stranger Things season 5 trailer. It also mentions a Godzilla Minus One sequel.
- Issue 618: Gen V/Welcome to Derry Non-Spoiler Thoughts & Disney Said No to Ben Solo
This episode of Comicast features non-spoiler discussions of Gen V season 2 and the first episode of It: Welcome to Derry. The hosts also react to the news of Disney rejecting a Ben Solo film project.
- Issue 617: Recapping Marvel TV News & Some Trailers from NYCC
This Comicast episode recaps Marvel TV news from NYCC, touching on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, and footage from Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man/X-Men '97. The hosts also…
- Issue 616: Peacemaker Ep. 8 "Full Nelson" Spoiler Review
Comicast discusses the season finale of Peacemaker, covering character arcs, comic book connections, and potential future directions for the series. The hosts also touch on the Wonder Man trailer and recent box office performance.
- Issue 615: Peacemaker Ep. 6 & 7 Spoiler Reviews
Jong and Michael review Peacemaker episodes 6 and 7, including spoiler discussions and season predictions. They also discuss the final trailer for Predator Badlands.
- Issue 614: Alien Earth Spoiler Discussion with Adam Rogers of The Official Alien Earth Podcast
This episode of Comicast features a spoiler discussion of Alien Earth with special guest Adam Rogers, host of The Official Alien Earth Podcast. The conversation covers episode 8, the season as a whole, various characters, and Adam's backgr…
- Issue 613: Alien Earth Ep. 7 & Peacemaker Ep. 5 Spoiler Reviews
This episode of Comicast reviews "Alien Earth" episode 7 and "Peacemaker" episode 5, including discussions on character appearances and plot details. The hosts also share their reactions to the first trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
- Issue 612: Alien Earth Ep. 6 & Peacemaker Ep. 4 Spoiler Reviews
This Comicast episode features discussions on Emmy winners, including Cristin Milioti's win for The Penguin, and the HBO Max release of Superman. The hosts also provide spoiler-filled reviews of episodes from Alien: Earth and Peacemaker.
- Issue 611: Alien Earth Ep. 5 & Peacemaker Ep. 3 Spoiler Reviews with Andrew Crews of the Crewsin Podcast
This Comicast episode features Michael and Andrew Crews of the Crewsin Podcast. They discuss "Man of Tomorrow" by James Gunn and offer spoiler reviews for "Peacemaker" episode 3 and "Alien: Earth" episode 5.
- Issue 610: Alien Earth Ep. 4 & Peacemaker Ep. 2 Spoiler Reviews
This episode of Comicast provides spoiler reviews for "Alien: Earth" Episode 4 and "Peacemaker" Episode 2. The hosts also discuss the delay of "Mortal Kombat 2" and news from D23.
- Issue 609: Alien Earth Ep. 3 & Peacemaker Ep. 1 Spoiler Reviews
This episode features Jong and Michael reviewing "Alien: Earth" episode 3 and "Peacemaker" season 2 premiere. They also discuss box office performance of "KPop Demon Hunters" and rumors about "Avengers: Doomsday."
- Issue 608: Alien Earth Ep. 1 & 2 Spoiler Review & BTS of Superman's Final Speech
This Comicast episode provides a spoiler review of the first two episodes of "Alien: Earth," covering production design, themes, and character analysis. The hosts also discuss a behind-the-scenes video of Superman's final speech and news f…
- Issue 607: Just 2 KPop Demon Hunters Fans Talking Anarchy Avengers & Theatrical Windows
The Comicast episode features a discussion on KPop Demon Hunters, Ryan Reynolds' potential casting in Anarchy Avengers, and theatrical windows for movies. The hosts also talk about DCU script Henchman.
- One Shot: Talking SDCC 2025 with Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie
Jong and Michael from Comicast are joined by Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie to discuss her experiences at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. They talk about her coverage for The Hollywood Reporter and interviews with the cast of Predator: Ba…
- Issue 606: F4 Box Office Returns Due to Superhero Fatigue? & Spider-Man Brand New Day News
Jong and Michael discuss The Fantastic Four: First Steps box office performance and news surrounding Spider-Man: Brand New Day, including a new suit and cast additions. They also review the animated series Eyes of Wakanda.
- Issue 605: The Fantastic Four First Steps Spoiler Review
Comicast discusses the film "Fantastic Four: First Steps," covering its adaptation of Marvel's First Family, individual character portrayals, and mid-credit scene. The hosts share their perspectives on the movie.
- Issue 604: Happy Fantastic Four Week & Kevin Feige's MCU Update
This episode of Comicast discusses The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Kevin Feige's MCU updates. Topics include the amount of TV shows, pivoting to Doom, X-Men casting, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Miles Morales' future, and the status of B…
- Issue 603: Superman Spoiler Review
This episode of Comicast features a full spoiler review of the Superman movie. Jong shares his opinion on the film, its potential as his favorite superhero movie of the year, and how it establishes the future of the DCU.
- Issue 602: Superman Non-Spoiler Review & Ironheart Spoiler Review
This episode of Comicast, Issue 602, includes a non-spoiler review of Superman and a spoiler review of Ironheart. The hosts also recommend the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters.
- Issue 601: Jurassic World Rebirth Non-Spoiler Review & TDK the Best CBM of the 21st Century?
This episode of Comicast features a non-spoiler review of Jurassic World Rebirth and a discussion about The Dark Knight. Also, the hosts discuss the MCU Multiverse ranking and various comic book-related news and topics.
- One Shot: 28 Years Later Spoiler Review with Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie
This Comicast episode features a spoiler review of the film 28 Years Later with guest Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie. The hosts discuss their expectations, what they liked, and the ending of the film.