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Ep. 17 - Watchmen Aftershow Series - An Almost Religious Awe
December 12, 2019 04:19 - 2 hours - 83.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Well, we all had our theories about how Dr. Manhattan would be introduced into this story. And now all the cards are on the table, "Big Blue" is hiding among the mortals, in of all places. Tulsa, Oklahoma. And not only does the mysterious Lady Trieu know of this fact, but so does the 7th Kavalry. Want to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with your comments or questions, and we'll respond ON AIR on a future episode! And be sure to drop us a r...
Ep. 16 -We Have Spoken - The Mandalorian Aftershow: Chapter 3 - The Sin
November 29, 2019 05:27 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Well, our hero has a new set of armor and Baby Yoda! Take that empire scum! And apparently this client was protected by the most accurate stormtroopers in the history of the galaxy, did you see how many shots they landed? And yet the Mandalorian still went through them like a Hutt through a Blurg buffet. Fingers crossed for an episode where we get to see behind the doors of the Twi'lek pleasure baths, am I, right? Want to have your say on the show? Leave us a voi...
Episode 16 -We Have Spoken - The Mandalorian Aftershow: Chapter 3 - The Sin
November 29, 2019 05:27 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBWell, our hero has a new set of armor and Baby Yoda! Take that empire scum! And apparently this client was protected by the most accurate stormtroopers in the history of the galaxy, did you see how many shots they landed? And yet the Mandalorian still went through them like a Hutt through a Blurg buffet. Fingers crossed for an episode where we get to see behind the doors of the Twi'lek pleasure baths, am I, right? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meanwhile-pod/message
Ep. 15 - Watchmen Aftershow Series: - This Extraordinary Being
November 28, 2019 17:07 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBSend us a Text Message. WOW! This episode was a real emotional journey and a real eye-opener. It added a much needed and poetically just back story to one of the franchise's most recognizable avatars. We really took our time breaking down this episode, we couldn't help it. We take you from one stunning subtext filled sequence to the next and provide some of our insights along the way. At the end of the episode, Frank offers the rest of a panel a controversial theory regarding the true inten...
Episode 15 - Watchmen Aftershow Series: - This Extraordinary Being
November 28, 2019 17:07 - 1 hour - 163 MBWOW! This episode was a real emotional journey and a real eye-opener. It added a much needed and poetically just back story to one of the franchise's most recognizable avatars. We really took our time breaking down this episode, we couldn't help it. We take you from one stunning subtext filled sequence to the next and provide some of our insights along the way. At the end of the episode, Frank offers the rest of a panel a controversial theory regarding the true intent and motivations of Capt...
Ep. 14 - We Have Spoken - The Mandalorian Aftershow Ch. 1 & 2 & Review - Jedi Fallen Order
November 25, 2019 23:05 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBSend us a Text Message. On this episode, Frank, Kristina, and Saba review the first two chapters of "The Mandalorian" The new Star Wars-inspired TV Series airing now on Disney + and they give you their hot take on the new PS4/Xbox One game From EA and Respawn - JEDI Fallen Order. Punch it! The play button that is. Come join us for all this Star Wars goodness! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meanwhile-pod/message Want to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE...
Episode 14 - We Have Spoken - The Mandalorian Aftershow Ch. 1 & 2 & Review - Jedi Fallen Order
November 25, 2019 23:05 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBOn this episode, Frank, Kristina, and Saba review the first two chapters of "The Mandalorian" The new Star Wars-inspired TV Series airing now on Disney + and they give you their hot take on the new PS4/Xbox One game From EA and Respawn - JEDI Fallen Order. Punch it! The play button that is. Come join us for all this Star Wars goodness! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meanwhile-pod/message
Ep. 13 - Watchmen Aftershow Series: Little fear of lightning
November 25, 2019 04:16 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBSend us a Text Message. This was the turning point folks, this episode changed everything. One of our characters now knows what all of us in the audience know! And it was dropped on his head like an inter-dimensional squid on a Brooklyn apartment building. Wow, things being dropped on other things is a real common denominator in this show eh? And it looks like Adrian Veidt has finally pierced the vale of his prison. We still have no clue as to where he is. Want to have your say on the show...
Episode 13 - Watchmen Aftershow Series: Little fear of lightning
November 25, 2019 04:16 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis was the turning point, folks, this episode changed everything. One of our characters now knows what all of us in the audience know! And it was dropped on his head like an interdimensional squid on a Brooklyn apartment building. Wow, things being dropped on other things is a real common denominator in this show eh? And it looks like Adrian Veidt has finally pierced the vale of his prison. We still have no clue as to where he is. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meanwhil...
Episode 12 - Watchmen Aftershow Series: - If you don't like my story, write your own
November 25, 2019 02:34 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIs she a hero? Is she a villain? In this episode, we are introduced to Lady Trieu. And she lands like a meteor in a farmer's field. And how is she tied to Will? Come join us as we analyze and speculate wildly as we explore the glowing translucent branches of this insane story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meanwhile-pod/message
Ep. 12 - Watchmen Aftershow Series: - If you don't like my story, write your own
November 25, 2019 02:34 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Is she a hero? Is she a villain? In this episode, we are introduced to Lady Trieu. And she lands like a meteor in a farmer's field. And how is she tied to Will? Come join us as we analyze and speculate wildly as we explore the glowing translucent branches of this insane story. Want to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with your comments or questions, and we'll respond ON AIR on a future episode! And be sure to drop us a rating and review on A...
Ep. 11 - Watchmen Aftershow Series: - She Was Killed By Space Junk
November 17, 2019 18:37 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBSend us a Text Message. This is the third episode in our Watchmen Aftershow series. We catch up with Laurie Blake, the once famed Silk Spectre, who seems to have a few jokes hidden up her sleeve - or in her briefcase. And Adrian Veidt relives the glory days as he finds new ways to get Mr. Phillips killed. Buckle up Watchmen fans. Because we are dropping theories like Volvo's falling from the sky! Want to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with your comments or question...
Episode 11 - Watchmen Aftershow Series: - She Was Killed By Space Junk
November 17, 2019 18:37 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBThis is the third episode in our Watchmen Aftershow series. We catch up with Laurie Blake, the once famed Silk Spectre, who seems to have a few jokes hidden up her sleeve - or in her briefcase. And Adrian Veidt relives the glory days as he finds new ways to get Mr. Phillips killed. Buckle up Watchmen fans. Because we are dropping theories like Volvo's falling from the sky! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meanwhile-pod/message
Ep. 10 - Watchmen Aftershow Series: Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship
November 01, 2019 03:18 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBSend us a Text Message. This is the second episode in our Watchmen Aftershow series. If you thought we hade some crazy theories in our first aftershow, we outdo ourselves this time around. We are dropping knowledge like Adrian Veidt is dropping blue dongs from up on high. Want to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with your comments or questions, and we'll respond ON AIR on a future episode! And be sure to drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podch...
Episode 10 - Watchmen Aftershow Series: Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship
November 01, 2019 03:18 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThis is the second episode in our Watchmen Aftershow series. If you thought we hade some crazy theories in our first aftershow, we outdo ourselves this time around. We are dropping knowledge like Adrian Veidt is dropping blue dongs from up on high. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meanwhile-pod/message
Episode 9 - Watchmen Aftershow Series: It's Summer and We're Running out of Ice
October 28, 2019 00:34 - 1 hour - 139 MBThis is the first episode of our Watchmen Aftershow. How is Rorschach and the 7th Cavalry tied together? What is up with the squid rain? Why do the police wear masks? What are Redfordations? And why does the rest of the world think Ozymandias is dead? We answer these burning questions and so much more all in this episode of MBOTP's Watchmen Aftershow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meanwhile-pod/message
Ep. 9 - Watchmen Aftershow Series: It's Summer and We're Running out of Ice
October 28, 2019 00:34 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBSend us a Text Message. This is the first episode of our Watchmen Aftershow. How is Rorschach and the 7th Cavalry tied together? What is up with the squid rain? Why do the police wear masks? What are Redfordations? And why does the rest of the world think Ozymandias is dead? We answer these burning questions and so much more all in this episode of MBOTP's Watchmen Aftershow. Want to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with your comments or questions, and we'll respond O...
Ep. 8 - Our Spoiler HOT review of "Joker"
October 18, 2019 17:57 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBThe Meanwhile crew goes spoiler HOT and leaves no stone unturned in their in-depth review of the award-winning, and critically acclaimed new film from Director, Todd Phillips "Joker" Our conversation yielded a lot of interesting theories and interpretations. Wondering if you had the same take? Well, you will just have to listen and see!!
Episode 8 - Our Spoiler HOT review of "Joker"
October 18, 2019 17:57 - 1 hour - 137 MBThe Meanwhile crew goes spoiler HOT and leaves no stone unturned in their in-depth review of the award-winning, and critically acclaimed new film from Director, Todd Phillips "Joker" Our conversation yielded a lot of interesting theories and interpretations. Wondering if you had the same take? Well, you will just have to listen and see!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meanwhile-pod/message
Ep. 8 - Our Spoiler HOT review of "Joker"
October 18, 2019 17:57 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBSend us a Text Message. The Meanwhile crew goes spoiler HOT and leaves no stone unturned in their in-depth review of the award-winning, and critically acclaimed new film from Director, Todd Phillips "Joker" Our conversation yielded a lot of interesting theories and interpretations. Wondering if you had the same take? Well, you will just have to listen and see!! Want to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with your comments or questions, and we'll respond ON AIR on a fu...
Ep. 7 - JJ & Gunn, the future of the DCEU? the Malcolm X-Men, and our dream DCEU projects! It gets furry!
October 04, 2019 20:20 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBSend us a Text Message. By now we have all heard the wonderful rumour that JJ Abrams and James Gunn may be forming a creative dynamic duo to lead the DCEU into the future. And we were just as excited as you were to hear this and we had to share with you our listeners. Now not only did we speculate on the DCEU's future, but each of us pitched our own dream DCEU projects. Complete with casting choices, who we would want to direct and write. Wait till you hear Saba's, it has some legs. Furry o...
Ep. 7 - JJ & Gunn, the future of the DCEU? the Malcolm X-Men, and our dream DCEU projects! It gets furry!
October 04, 2019 20:20 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBBy now we have all heard the wonderful rumour that JJ Abrams and James Gunn may be forming a creative dynamic duo to lead the DCEU into the future. And we were just as excited as you were to hear this and we had to share with you our listeners. Now not only did we speculate on the DCEU's future, but each of us pitched our own dream DCEU projects. Complete with casting choices, who we would want to direct and write. Wait till you hear Saba's, it has some legs. Furry ones. From there we brea...
Episode 7 - JJ & Gunn, the future of the DCEU? the Malcolm X-Men, and our dream DCEU projects! It gets furry!
October 04, 2019 20:20 - 1 hour - 159 MBBy now we have all heard the wonderful rumour that JJ Abrams and James Gunn may be forming a creative dynamic duo to lead the DCEU into the future. And we were just as excited as you were to hear this and we had to share with you our listeners. Now not only did we speculate on the DCEU's future, but each of us pitched our own dream DCEU projects. Complete with casting choices, who we would want to direct and write. Wait till you hear Saba's, it has some legs. Furry ones. From there we brea...
Episode 6 - Watchmen/HBO, Spidey & Sony say goodbye to the MCU, Black Batman and Jim Gordon
September 15, 2019 19:42 - 2 hours - 166 MBIt was a big few weeks in the magical world of geekdom. And we have it all for you. It looks like DC is going to be giving us a new take on Batman and Jim Gordon. Sony is drawn a line in the sand. Do they have any clue what they're doing with the our friendly neighborhood wall crawler? We discuss. The trailer for Birds of Prey was released and the clown prince of crime has been winning hearts everywhere from Toronto to Venice. HBO releases a star studded featurette for the new Watchmen series...
Ep. 6 - Watchmen/HBO, Spidey & Sony say goodbye to the MCU, Black Batman and Jim Gordon
September 15, 2019 19:42 - 2 hours - 82.9 MBSend us a Text Message. It was a big few weeks in the magical world of geekdom. And we have it all for you. It looks like DC is going to be giving us a new take on Batman and Jim Gordon. Sony is drawn a line in the sand. Do they have any clue what they're doing with the our friendly neighborhood wall crawler? There is a new Birds of Prey trailer out there, and the clown prince of crime has been winning hearts everywhere from Toronto to Venice. HBO released a star studded featurette for the ...
Episode 5 - The Rise Of Skywalker Special
September 10, 2019 00:14 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis is the follow up episode to our last episode where we gave you the full download on everything coming out of D23, EXCEPT! That goosebump inducing sizzle real that was released for The Rise Of Skywalker. It had it all, Dark Rey, Light Rey, Rey the Lumberjack and most important of all baked C-3PO. Oh, and nostalgia, or as it is called in South Park, Memberberries! How is Palpatine still alive? And what's he been up to? We have some answers for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://...
Ep. 5 - The Rise Of Skywalker Special
September 10, 2019 00:14 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBSend us a Text Message. This is the follow up episode to our last episode where we gave you the full download on everything coming out of D23, EXCEPT! That goosebump inducing sizzle real that was released for The Rise Of Skywalker. It had it all, Dark Rey, Light Rey, Rey the Lumberjack and most important of all baked C-3PO. Oh, and nostalgia, or as it is called in South Park, Memberberries! How is Palpatine still alive? And what's he been up to? We have some answers for you! --- Send in a vo...
Episode 4 - Disney & Sony Cluster F@#$ and give me that D23
September 05, 2019 02:44 - 1 hour - 149 MBWhat else would we talk about?? You know how much we love Tom Holland! Like, who is not talking about Spiderman being ripped from his cinematic family right now!? If only Sony thought like Frank did. After we all stop crying, it's D23 time. From Marvel to all the Star Wars properties. Join us as we speculate, pontificate and curate our own head canons inside all this wonderful Disney + goodness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meanwhile-pod/message
Ep. 4 - Disney & Sony Cluster F@#$ and give me that D23
September 05, 2019 02:44 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBSend us a Text Message. What else would we talk about?? You know how much we love Tom Holland! Like, who is not talking about Spiderman being ripped from his cinematic family right now!? If only Sony thought like Frank did. After we all stopped crying, it's D23 time. From Marvel to all the Star Wars properties. Join us as we speculate, pontificate and curate our own head canons inside all this wonderful Disney + goodness Want to have your say on the show? Leave us a voice note HERE with ...
Episode 3 - Spider-man Far from Home & MCU 3 phases of awesomeness retrospective
August 29, 2019 14:25 - 2 hours - 184 MBWith Spider-man Far From Home capping phase 3 of the MCU. We thought it would be cool for the four of us to climb on our high horses and decree to our listeners some of our best MCU touchstones from the first 3 phases. We talk character arcs, best end credits scenes and when we get into who we would date from the MCU. That is when it really gets....I want to say informative. But who am I kidding. It gets scandalous! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meanwhile-pod/message
Ep. 3 - Spider-man Far from Home & MCU 3 phases of awesomeness retrospective
August 29, 2019 14:25 - 2 hours - 92 MBSend us a Text Message. With Spider-man Far From Home capping phase 3 of the MCU. We thought it would be cool for the four of us to climb on our high horses and decree to our listeners some of our best MCU touchstones from the first 3 phases. We talk character arcs, best end credits scenes and when we get into who we would date from the MCU. That is when it really gets....I want to say informative. But who am I kidding. It gets scandalous! Want to have your say on the show? Leave us a v...
Episode 2 - Goddess of Thunder? Representation in today's Pop Culture landscape
August 22, 2019 22:46 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBOne of the most frequently discussed issues in fandom culture today is the need for representation for under represented groups within the pop culture landscape. Now, we are definitely not the first podcast to discuss this issue. But, we decided to discuss it anyway. For those of you, that are use to the good old twitterverse. I should warn you, no one gets called any names in this episode. (Not even the old white guy, Frank. Can you believe it??) Not even when we are disagreeing with each ot...
Ep. 2 - Goddess of Thunder? Representation in today's Pop Culture landscape
August 22, 2019 22:46 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBSend us a Text Message. One of the most frequently discussed issues in fandom culture today is the need for representation for under represented groups within the pop culture landscape. Now, we are definitely not the first podcast to discuss this issue. But, we decided to discuss it anyway. For those of you, that are use to the good old twitterverse. I should warn you, no one gets called any names in this episode. (Not even the old white guy, Frank. Can you believe it??) Not even when we ar...
Ep. 1 - Our big debut! And the MCU explodes at San Diego Comic-Con 2019
August 22, 2019 01:24 - 2 hours - 93.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Note: our audio quality for this episode wasn't the greatest. So we hope you can look past that fact and check out the rest of our catalogue. On our debut episode of Meanwhile back on the Podcast. We tell you a little bit about why Kristina, Saba, Chris and I, have answered the call to heroism and embarked on this harrowing audio-based journey. If you like the 80's(and who doesn't like the 80's, right?) you are going to love our intro music and our...well you'll ju...
Episode 1 - Our big debut! And the MCU explodes at San Diego Comic-Con 2019
August 22, 2019 01:24 - 2 hours - 187 MBOn our debut episode of Meanwhile back on the Podcast. We tell you a little bit about why Kristina, Saba, Chris and I, have answered the call to heroism and embarked on this harrowing audio-based journey. If you like the 80's(and who doesn't like the 80's, right?) you are going to love our intro music and our...well you'll just have to listen and hear for yourself. Prepare to feel ten years old again. For our debut episode, we wanted to do something really awesome. Listen in as the four of us...