Waiting in the Sky
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHost TJ Starman explores the latest and favorites in movies, video games, sports and anything else he thinks will blow our minds! Mainline episodes are released biweekly on Thursdays, review episodes are released weekly, and The Bear Market and The Bull Market are released biweekly on Wednesdays in-season.
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REWIND: What's the Best Final Fantasy Game PART 4 w/ Highwind Herald & Richard (From Ep. 203)
June 22, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn honor of the release of Final Fantasy XVI, part 4 of this special 4-part Waiting in the Sky: Rewind takes us back to the madness of March 2022 when TJ was joined by Wolfkinz and Solois of the Highwind Herald podcast for an in-depth look at the Final Fantasy mainline series. An all Final Fantasy sweet sixteen tournament has its share of upsets on the road to crowning a single champion with TJ, Richard, Wolfkinz, and Solois each championing a set of games. Part 4 features the final 3 matchu...
REWIND: What's the Best Final Fantasy Game PART 3 w/ Highwind Herald & Richard (From Ep. 203)
June 20, 2023 23:37 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn honor of the release of Final Fantasy XVI, part 3 of this special 4-part Waiting in the Sky: Rewind takes us back to the madness of March 2022 when TJ was joined by Wolfkinz and Solois of the Highwind Herald podcast for an in-depth look at the Final Fantasy mainline series. An all Final Fantasy sweet sixteen tournament has its share of upsets on the road to crowning a single champion with TJ, Richard, Wolfkinz, and Solois each championing a set of games. Part 3 features the Elite Eight. ...
REWIND: What's the Best Final Fantasy Game PART 2 w/ Highwind Herald & Richard (From Ep. 203)
June 18, 2023 17:23 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBIn honor of the release of Final Fantasy XVI, part 2 of this special 4-part Waiting in the Sky: Rewind takes us back to the madness of March 2022 when TJ was joined by Wolfkinz and Solois of the Highwind Herald podcast for an in-depth look at the Final Fantasy mainline series. An all Final Fantasy sweet sixteen tournament has its share of upsets on the road to crowning a single champion with TJ, Richard, Wolfkinz, and Solois each championing a set of games. Part 2 features the last 4 remaini...
REWIND: What's the Best Final Fantasy Game PART 1 w/ Highwind Herald & Richard (From Ep. 203)
June 16, 2023 13:58 - 49 minutes - 46 MBIn honor of the release of Final Fantasy XVI, part 1 of this special 4-part Waiting in the Sky: Rewind takes us back to the madness of March 2022 when TJ was joined by Wolfkinz and Solois of the Highwind Herald podcast for an in-depth look at the Final Fantasy mainline series. An all Final Fantasy sweet sixteen tournament has its share of upsets on the road to crowning a single champion with TJ, Richard, Wolfkinz, and Solois each championing a set of games. Part 1 features the first 4 matchu...
REWIND: Spider-Man Characters We Want in Live-Action w/ Benjamin X & InfernalGriffin (From Ep. 204)
June 12, 2023 00:54 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBIn honor of 'Across the Spider-Verse', this Waiting in the Sky: Rewind takes us back to March of 2022 when TJ was joined by Benjamin X and InfernalGriffin to share their lists of the top 5 Spider-Man side characters they'd like to see in a live-action movie after 'Morbius'. Find this podcast and EXCLUSIVE videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WaitingInTheSky Check out InfernalGriffin's Content: linktr.ee/infernalgriffin Keep up with Benjamin X and All His Music: Twi...
308: New Year's Eve 2022 - Counting Down to 2023 in Movie Titles
December 30, 2022 17:43 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBIt's time to celebrate the end of 2022, the first full year of the Waiting in the Sky Podcast! To bring some excitement for the new year, TJ highlights a... unique collection of movies. For more Waiting in the Sky content, follow/like/subscribe: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: Waiting in the Sky Podcast YouTube: Waiting in the Sky In need of audio expertise? Check out Richard's site: https://www.metatronmusic.net/
307: National Treasure - Past, Present, & Future (w/ Darryl Edge of Cage/Rage - A Nicolas Cage Podcast)
December 15, 2022 15:22 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB"Wait... so was Nicolas Cage the National Treasure all along?" We're on the Edge of History; A National Treasure television series is upon us and in honor of this, TJ takes a look at the past, present, and future of this cherished franchise. Joining him to do so is Darryl Edge, host of the Cage/Rage podcast. Darryl has covered EVERY. SINGLE. Nicolas Cage movie, and is probably the only person in the world qualified to talk about perhaps the most enigmatic leading man of the generation. What ...
306: Holiday Specials - Shrek, Guardians of the Galaxy, & Star Wars (w/ Richard)
December 01, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBIt's December! Nobody can argue that it is now officially holiday season, right? TJ is joined by the show's audio producer, Richard, to dive into the concept of a Holiday special installment of a movie franchise. They also share their experiences watching 3 such specials with let's just say... varying levels of quality. Happy Holidays from Waiting in the Sky! For more Waiting in the Sky content, follow/like/subscribe: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: Waiting in the Sky Podcast ...
305: Revisiting God of War and Ragnarok First Impressions (w/ InfernalGriffin)
November 18, 2022 20:22 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBKratos makes another grand appearance with the release of God of War: Ragnarok. TJ is joined by returning guest Isaac (aka InfernalGriffin) and the two take a look back at the franchise that has ventured through both Greek and Norse mythology before TJ shares first impressions of the latest in the series. Check out InfernalGriffin's Content: linktr.ee/infernalgriffin For more Waiting in the Sky content, follow/like/subscribe: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: Waiting in the Sk...
304 (PART 2): What if Marvel Studios' "K.E.V.I.N" Created the DCEU? Phase Two
November 11, 2022 16:12 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIt's a special multi-part episode delving into an alternate universe where the DC Extended Universe of superhero movies was built using the formula of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Part 2 elevates from the exciting introduction of the Justice League at the end of Phase 1 to Batman 3 and beyond! For more Waiting in the Sky content, follow/like/subscribe: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: Waiting in the Sky Podcast YouTube: Waiting in the Sky In need of audio expertise? Check o...
304 (PART 1): What if Marvel Studios' "K.E.V.I.N" Created the DCEU? Phase One
October 27, 2022 17:10 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIt's a special multi-part episode delving into an alternate universe where the DC Extended Universe of superhero movies was built using the formula of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Part 1 gives us a look at Phase One, from Batman to Justice League. For more Waiting in the Sky content, follow/like/subscribe: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: Waiting in the Sky Podcast YouTube: Waiting in the Sky In need of audio expertise? Check out Richard's site: https://www.metatronmusic.n...
BEAR MARKET (2022): Primetime Rollercoaster in Weeks 6 & 7
October 26, 2022 15:08 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBAfter an embarrassing showing on Prime TV against the Washington Commanders in week 6, the Bears had a "mini bye" and made the absolute most of it, going completely healthy into a dominating performance on Monday Night Football in New England. TJ works as a social media contributor with the talented content creators at Windy City Gridiron For the best Chicago Bears writing and podcasts, be sure to follow/like/subscribe: Twitter: @WCGridiron Facebook: Windy City Gridiron - For Chicago Bea...
BULL MARKET (22-23): Projecting the Chicago Bulls in the 2022-2023 NBA Season
October 19, 2022 13:53 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIt's the debut episode of "The Bull Market", a biweekly show that tasks TJ with first finding the positive and negative trends in the Chicago Bulls franchise before deciding which "stocks" are worth buying and selling. It's also the natural sister-series to "The Bear Market". For the first episode, TJ gives a brief recap of the Bulls' offseason including his expectations for the team going into the 2022-2023 season. He then jumps into the regular programming of the show in "Market Analysis" ...
MOVIE REVIEW: Halloween Ends
October 16, 2022 20:42 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBThe modern trilogy of Halloween is concluded, but is it really the end of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode? TJ shares his thoughts on what he feels is a disappointing conclusion to this latest Halloween story. For more Waiting in the Sky content, follow/like/subscribe: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: Waiting in the Sky Podcast YouTube: Waiting in the Sky In need of audio expertise? Check out Richard's site: https://www.metatronmusic.net/
BEAR MARKET (2022): Bears Lose Back-to-Back Heartbreakers in Weeks 4 & 5
October 12, 2022 13:41 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB5 weeks in, the NFL season is beginning to take shape and unfortunately the Bears' record has been on a downward slope. Are there any positives to take away from two tough losses? TJ works as a social media contributor with the talented content creators at Windy City Gridiron For the best Chicago Bears writing and podcasts, be sure to follow/like/subscribe: Twitter: @WCGridiron Facebook: Windy City Gridiron - For Chicago Bears Fans YouTube: RPO + 2nd City Gridiron For more Waiting in t...
303: Ranking the Scream Franchise (w/ Aaron)
October 06, 2022 14:20 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBIt's officially #SpookySZN and to kick it off right, TJ decided to watch all 5 (currently released) Scream movies... FOR THE FIRST TIME! The next natural step is to rank the entries while sharing thoughts on each. To help him do so, TJ called in backup in the form of returning guest, Aaron who is a fellow horror movie lover and has essentially grown up with the Scream movies. Check out Aaron's Short Film (Capital M): https://youtu.be/e0kDmdePC6M For more Waiting in the Sky content, follo...
BEAR MARKET (2022): What to Make of an Uneven Bears Team Through Week 3
September 28, 2022 14:02 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBWe're into your regular programming of The Bear Market with episode 2 of the 2022 season. TJ reflects on some of the players that appeared to be on the decline in week 1 before shifting gears to what we have seen over the last 2 weeks. "Market Analysis" pinpoints some troubling negative trends and some surprising positive ones. "Buy or Sell" has TJ facing some harsh realities that he doesn't want to be true with a glimmer of hope from successful years past shining to light the way. TJ works...
MOVIE REVIEW: Don't Worry Darling
September 23, 2022 17:58 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBOlivia Wilde brought us Booksmart in 2019, a film that quickly became a personal favorite for TJ. It was light, fun, and had a heavy emphasis on human relationships. Don't Worry Darling is Wilde's second directorial effort on a feature film and while it has several bright spots, TJ feels it falls short of the bar set by Booksmart. Hear why in this short, spoiler-free review of the Florence Pugh-led mystery/thriller. For more Waiting in the Sky content, follow/like/subscribe: Twitter: @InTh...
302: Gaming Announcements from Nintendo, Sony, & Ubisoft (w/ Richard, Aaron, & InfernalGriffin)
September 22, 2022 20:19 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBIt's been big news galore in the world of gaming since the last episode! TJ is joined by three regular guests of the podcast to break down three of the big announcement streams that all premiered in a single week. Waiting in the Sky's Audio Producer Richard hops on to talk about the Nintendo Direct, Aaron Winston returns for a chat about Sony's State of Play, and InfernalGriffin is returning to the podcast and the animus with a dive into Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Showcase. Chapters: Ninte...
MOVIE REVIEW: Pearl
September 17, 2022 17:39 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MB"X" was a refreshing horror-slasher set in 1970s Texas. When it released in March of 2022, it became known that director Ti West had actually shot the film back-to-back with a secret prequel. Now just 6 months after the release of "X", West and A24 have released "Pearl", giving audiences a glimpse at the origin of the murderous woman that terrorized the starry-eyed victims in the first film. TJ breaks down the film with full spoilers, sharing his thoughts and impressions along the way. For ...
BEAR MARKET (2022): Buying and Selling a Rainy Chicago Bears Week 1 Victory
September 14, 2022 18:14 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBIt's the debut episode of "The Bear Market", a biweekly show that tasks TJ with first finding the positive and negative trends in the Chicago Bear franchise before deciding which "stocks" are worth buying and selling. For the first episode, TJ gives a brief recap of the Bears' offseason including his expectations for the team going into the 2022 season. He then jumps into the regular programming of the show in "Market Analysis" and "Buy or Sell". Are the Bears really the worst team in the le...
301: The Ultimate Karate Kid/Cobra Kai Tournament (w/ Jenny & Collin of Are You Karate Kidding Me?)
September 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIt's time! Season 3 of the Waiting in the Sky podcast kicks off in electric fashion with a tournament pitting 10 competitors from the Karate Kid/Cobra Kai "Miyagiverse" against each other to determine who truly is the best around. TJ is joined by the passionate, knowledgeable, and funny hosts of the Are You Karate Kidding Me? Podcast, Jenny and Collin for deep dive into a flurry of punches and kicks before a quick preview of expectations for Cobra Kai season 5. Check out the Are You Karate ...
REVIEW: Thor: Love and Thunder
July 11, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThis is the surprise final episode of Season 2! Before we take a much needed break to retool and recharge, let's first breakdown the latest in the MCU. Thor 4 is subtitled "Love and Thunder" but would "Love and Laughter" be more appropriate? This movie goes hard into the Waititi-brand comedy before settling into one of the most ominous and heartfelt Marvel adventures. TJ shares a NON-SPOILER review of all that and more. See you in SEASON 3!! Follow the show on social media: Twitter: @InThe...
210: Elvis/Music Biopics & Obi-Wan Kenobi/Star Wars TV
June 30, 2022 15:14 - 1 hour - 93 MBIt's been a another busy week in entertainment media, with one of history's biggest stars hitting screens across the country: Obi-Wan Kenobi... ok ok Elvis also premiered to public audiences this week. In a more self-contained episode, TJ is joined by Richard to talk about the latest Sonic the Hedgehog drama before shifting to Elvis and the extremely formulaic approach to music biopics. Then, TJ shares his thoughts on Obi-Wan Kenobi after the show's finale as well as the overall state of Sta...
REVIEW: The Umbrella Academy Season 3
June 27, 2022 13:48 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Umbrellas and the Sparrows collide in the third season of the enigmatic superhero series, The Umbrella Academy. TJ gives a non-spoiler review of the latest batch of 10 episodes of the Netflix series that puts the "fun" in dysfunctional family dynamics. At what point is the literal apocalypse a serious threat? For this family it never quite seems to be the priority. Follow the show on social media: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheSkyPod TikTok...
209: Summer Game Fest Recap & Impressions (w/ Aaron Winston & InfernalGriffin)
June 20, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 272 MBBetter late than never... right? The cursed week of episodes continues with the release of episode 209. TJ, Richard, and a couple of familiar voices focus on the world of gaming with impressions of Blizzard's predatory practices in Diablo Immortal and a full breakdown on the biggest video game announcements from this year's E3 substitute. What were the surprises? The standouts? The disappointments? It's all covered here! PC Gamer Article: https://www.pcgamer.com/every-game-e3-2022-summer-g...
REVIEW: The Quarry
June 17, 2022 14:30 - 58 minutes - 134 MBMurphy's law: What can go wrong, will go wrong. That was the theme of the past week as every level of setback seemed to hit this review episode. Fortunately, Murphy's law doesn't have jurisdiction in Hackett's Quarry... or does it? In this episode, TJ breaks down The Quarry, the follow-up to Until Dawn from Supermassive Games. A horror game set in a mysterious summer camp setting, The Quarry puts you in the shoes of 9 summer camp counselors as they navigate a night full of horrors where ever...
REVIEW: Stranger Things Season 4, Vol. 1
June 06, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBAfter nearly 3 full years, we finally have new episodes of Stranger Things... but Netflix couldn't help but tease us a little more and so we've only gotten the first 7 episodes to start. TJ ventures into Hawkins and beyond in this review, and hopefully this helps pass some time until the final 2 episodes release on July 1st! Follow the show on social media: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheSkyPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intheskypod Instag...
208: Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 1 Impressions (w/ Scoops Ahoy's Whitney & Collin) & The Boys Top 5 Character Lists (w/ Josh & Mike from Australia)
June 02, 2022 14:44 - 2 hours - 115 MBIt's officially Summer blockbuster season, but are the first two hits actually TV shows? First, Richard airs his concerns about the current state of Magic: The Gathering on "The Dick Pick". Next, TJ is joined by the hosts of Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things Podcast, Whitney Danhauer and Collin Parker, who share their spoiler-free impressions of the first 7 episodes of the Netflix show's 4th season. Finally, TJ is joined by guests near and far as him, Josh (from America) and Mike from Australia...
REVIEW: Top Gun: Maverick
May 30, 2022 19:19 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBIt's time for our egos to write some checks that our bodies can't cash. Wait... no we can do better. I've got the need, the need for speed! No, that doesn't feel right either. You can be my wingman anytime? Too cliche. Ughhhhh come on, talk to me Goose. Oh! That's it! That's the one! Pretend that's where this description started, alright? Anyway, it's deja vu all over again as TJ dives into the Tom Cruise-led mega sequel that has finally released for hungry audiences. The similarities are ob...
MEGA MINI REVIEW: Angelyne, Men, Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong, & Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers
May 23, 2022 17:58 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBAfter another absolutely loaded week in entertainment media, TJ breaks out the "mega mini review" format to give a glimpse at 4 of the most interesting series/movies/games to release. First, Angelyne (or really Emmy Rossum) catches TJ's eye as he gives a review of the Peacock original limited series based on the "billboard queen" of 1980s Los Angeles. Next, a terrifying feature from A24 and Alex Garland, Men, creates a stir in more ways than you might expect. Third, a video game franchise th...
207: Duke Nukem Leaks, Perkisizing with the Heavyweights, & A Leap of Faith into the Assassin's Creed Series (w/ InfernalGriffin)
May 19, 2022 11:00 - 3 hours - 183 MBIt's been slow around these parts lately, so why don't we throw it back a bit with some favorites? Episode 207 kicks off with Richard bringing up the recent Duke Nukem Forever build that was leaked. The guys dig into the history of the character and the franchise that shares his name. Next Richard and TJ dive into extended commentary on one of their favorite Disney classics: Heavyweights. Finally, InfernalGriffin returns to the show for a deep dive into the Assassin's Creed series as he and ...
REVIEW: Firestarter (1984 & 2022 Comparison)
May 16, 2022 13:50 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBIt's a double dose of Stephen King as TJ dives into not one, but two theatrical depictions of King's novel "Firestarter". Spoilers are sprinkled throughout as TJ first details the events of the 1984 film starring a young Drew Barrymore before shifting to a review and comparison of the next Drew Barry... in the recent release of the 2022 version starring Zac Efron. You better have burn heal! Follow the show on social media: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
REVIEW: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
May 09, 2022 18:09 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBStrange things get stranger in this review of the latest MCU film. TJ starts off by providing non-spoiler thoughts for anyone still on the fence about seeing the new Doctor Strange before being joined by Richard and returning guest Benjamin X for a lengthy spoiler session. Non-Spoiler Review: (3:29) SPOILER REVIEW: (18:12) Keep up with Benjamin X and All His Music: Twitter: @benjamin__x SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/fY5Xitz1Wp5ZVTgZ6 In need of audio expertise? Check out R...
206: Ranking the Harry Potter Movies & Good Cage, Bad Cage (w/ BrianBrackets)
May 05, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBWe're doubling down on movies in this episode as TJ explores two of the names most synonymous with cinema: Harry Potter and Nicolas Cage. First TJ and Richard play "Good Cage, Bad Cage", trading summaries and recaps of Nicolas Cage movies from two opposites ends of the quality spectrum. Then TJ is joined by social media tournament creator, BrianBrackets, a returning guest on the show. The two give their thoughts on the Harry Potter movie franchise and share a "consensus" ranking composed of ...
REVIEW: 2022 Chicago Bears NFL Draft
May 02, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA BEARSSSSSSS. It's the time of year that brings equal amounts of optimism and speculation: the NFL Draft. TJ takes the time to review new Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles' first draft class, giving each individual pick a way-too-early grade and the class as a whole. Did Poles do enough to address the Bears' offense and put Justin Fields in a position to succeed? Give the episode a listen for a pick by pick breakdown and find out if TJ feels better or worse about the team f...
REVIEW: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
April 25, 2022 13:53 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBIt's a magical Monday review episode as TJ breaks down his thoughts on "The Secrets of Dumbledore", the latest entry in the Fantastic Beasts and Wizarding World franchise. After sharing his thoughts on the film itself, TJ makes an interesting comparison of the franchise to another popular YA series and then finishes off the episode with a ranking of the first three installments of the series. Follow the show on social media: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: https://www.facebook...
205: Gaming Music at the Grammys, LEGO Star Wars Deconstructed, & Cracking the Video Game Movie Code (w/ Silver of Into the Garbage Chute & Aaron Winston)
April 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt's video game music, a movie-based video game, and video game movies all wrapped into a single episode! If you're confused, don't be! TJ kicks things off with the obligatory Kingdom Hearts 4 news before Richard brings The 8-Bit Big Band's groundbreaking Grammy win to the forefront in this episode's "Dick Pick". Next, TJ is joined by Silver, co-host of the Star Wars podcast "Into the Garbage Chute" making her first appearance on the show to help breakdown LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga ...
REVIEW: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
April 11, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe Blue Blur is back and this time, Sonic has Knuckles and Tails by his side! TJ calls in 2 friends of his own as backup as he, Richard, and Aaron Winston breakdown the newest video game movie to hit theaters. Listen for the standout moments of the movie and numerous references and Easter eggs that you may not have picked up on. Follow the show on social media: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheSkyPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intheskypod I...
REVIEW: Morbius
April 04, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBHot off the success of Spider-Man: No Way Home comes a spidey spinoff from Sony. TJ breaks down his thoughts on a film that is so realistic, he legitimately felt like he had the life sucked out of him. Follow the show on social media: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheSkyPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intheskypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intheskypod/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/InTheSkyPod/
204: Tunic & Puzzle Games, The State of Grand Theft Auto, and Spider-Man Side Characters (w/ Fatter Than Most, Benjamin X, & InfernalGriffin)
March 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBEpisode 204 kicks off with a chat with Richard about Tunic, the Fez/Zelda inspired game that features some mind-blowing puzzles. Next, TJ welcomes the show's first international guest, UK native Fatter Than Most, for a look at the current state of the Grand Theft Auto series with the GTA Remaster Trilogy, GTA V next-gen release, and never-ending wait for GTA VI. Finally, InfernalGriffin makes a return appearance on the pod for a roundtable discussion about the top 5 Spider-Man characters tha...
MEGA MINI REVIEW: Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origins, X, Halo Series Premiere, & Kirby and the Forgotten Land
March 28, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBMarch has been LOADED with new releases! Rather than pick just one to focus a review on, TJ decides to premiere a "Mega Mini Review" Episode with first impressions on four March releases. First, TJ talks about his experience so far with the latest Final Fantasy game: Stranger of Paradise. Next, TJ talks about the 70s set horror film "X" from A24. The third topic is the long-awaited debut episode of the Halo TV series where TJ breaks down his thoughts of the premiere and what could be coming...
203: Pokémon Priorities, Final Fantasy March Madness, & Leprechaun Layups (w/ BrianBrackets & Highwind Herald)
March 17, 2022 11:00 - 4 hours - 234 MBWe swear we wanted to keep this one shorter... TJ embraces St. Patrick's Day and March Madness with an episode filled to the brim with laughter and magic. First off, Richard leads "The Dick Pick" with a look ahead to the newly announced Pokémon games and a look back at past starter Pokémon. Next, TJ is joined by tournament creator BrianBrackets for a look back at "The Luck of the Irish" tying into Brian's recent DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie) tournament. Finally (pun intended) TJ summo...
REVIEW: The Cuphead Show
March 14, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBWere you expecting some video game or tv show reviews only to be let down week after week as TJ covered yet another movie? Well how about covering both in one convenient combo? This week TJ dives into "The Cuphead Show", an animated Netflix series based on the video game "Cuphead". TJ gives a brief background on the game before sharing impressions of the easily binge-able series. Does the show live up to the iconic art style and music of the game? Give this episode a listen to hear the answe...
REVIEW: The Batman
March 07, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBWelcome to this review of "The Batman", I'm Vengeance. Just kidding, its TJ again sharing thoughts on the latest adaptation of DC's Dark Knight that sees Robert Pattinson suit up as the World's Greatest Detective. Does this adaptation standout in a crowd of polarizing superhero movies? After sharing quick, spoiler-free thoughts, TJ looks at The Batman through the lens of the Batman-defining traits explored in episode 202 of the show before digging into the movie's characters and standout mom...
202: Bears, Bats, Blockbuster Scores for Elden Ring (w/ InfernalGriffin & Windy City Gridiron's Jacob Infante)
March 03, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBIt's a JAMPACKED episode of Waiting in the Sky! First, TJ and Richard chat in this episode's edition of "The Dick Pick" with a look at the hype surrounding Elden Ring, the hottest new game release and the general concept of difficulty in video games. Next, there's a brand new Batman movie releasing, so TJ and guest Isaac (AKA InfernalGriffin) tried their hands at creating the ideal Batman using elements from the live-action movie portrayals with a special twist for good measure. Finally, TJ ...
REVIEW: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
February 28, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this Monday Review episode, TJ warns the world about Leatherface... and the latest movie to feature the classic slasher. TJ gives a spoiler-filled recap of the Netflix film that doubles as both a reboot and a sequel. What better setup than the cliched horror trope of an influencer ghost town property auction, right? RIGHT? Follow the show on social media: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheSkyPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intheskypod Insta...
REVIEW: Uncharted (w/ Aaron Winston)
February 21, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this Review episode, TJ is joined again by Aaron Winston as the two share their reaction to the Uncharted movie, starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg. He may be known for using parkour to get out of tight situations, but can Nathan Drake clear the low bar set by all the video game movies that have come before? Check out Aaron's short film, Capital M: https://youtu.be/e0kDmdePC6M Follow the show on social media: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/In...
REVIEW: Uncharted (w/ Aaron)
February 21, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this Review episode, TJ is joined again by Aaron Winston as the two share their reaction to the Uncharted movie, starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg. He may be known for using parkour to get out of tight situations, but can Nathan Drake clear the low bar set by all the video game movies that have come before? Check out Aaron's short film, Capital M: https://youtu.be/e0kDmdePC6M Follow the show on social media: Twitter: @InTheSkyPod, @tjstarman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/In...
201: The Bulls are Back, Bender Isn’t & Nathan Drake in Uncharted Territory (w/ Kyle & Aaron)
February 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBIt's the first official episode of the season 2 relaunch! TJ introduces new audio producer Richard and they tackle the Futurama Hulu reboot without John DiMaggio as Bender. Then, it's finally time to talk about the Chicago Bulls! Cousin Kyle jumps in to share his thoughts on the Chicago turnaround, their ceiling, and where the Bulls' current stars land among the top 5 modern era Bulls. Last but not least, it's time to prepare for the Uncharted movie by taking a look back at the game series a...