Frank and Jonathan catch up after a busy con season and dig into the biggest geek stories they've missed. We react to the Mandalorian & Grogu trailer and its old-school adventure vibe, talk through why a Game of Thrones one-two punch in 2026 could work (and where House of the Dragon still needs to land), and break down the first real look at the Wolverine game from Insomniac. We also map out what the Peaky Blinders movie and sequel series might cover, debate the point of The Simpsons Movie 2, and line up a sharp October watchlist. Plus: Jordan Peele's Him hits digital with bonus content, and we're giving away copies today.
Timestamps & Topics
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00:00–02:24 • Catch-up and con season recap (Crocker Con, LA Comic Con, highlight video)
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02:24–11:08 • Mandalorian & Grogu poster + trailer reactions, practical effects, scale, IMAX plans
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11:08–19:12 • Game of Thrones 2026: House of the Dragon S3 expectations, big battles, "movie-episode" idea; A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms tone and Dorne
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19:12–23:21 • The Simpsons Movie 2: why now, scope, and what would make it worth theaters
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23:21–29:19 • Wolverine (Insomniac) gameplay: combat feel, Omega Red stakes, Mystique story tricks, scent-tracking
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29:19–39:51 • Peaky Blinders: WWII film setup, Tommy vs. fascism, the 1953 sequel series and what shifts after the war
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39:51–40:23 • What we're rewatching: Invincible
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40:23–40:51 • Ad: Jordan Peele's Him now on digital + bonus content
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40:49–40:51 • Giveaway: Free copies of Him dropping on our socials today
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40:51–48:14 • October Watchlist: Solar Opposites, Hazbin Hotel, Star Wars: Visions, It: Welcome to Derry, The Witcher's final season
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48:14–52:18 • Horror picks, Tron rewatch plans, final recs (Reading Rainbow with Mychol the Librarian)
Key Takeaways
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Mandalorian & Grogu looks like classic adventure cinema with modern polish, and the scale finally feels "Star Wars movie" again.
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House of the Dragon S3 needs payoff right away; A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms works best
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