The Wait For It Podcast

The droids are rolling by, the armor is gleaming in 85-degree heat, and the smiles are real—welcome to a con-floor anthology of craft, fandom, and the small moments that make a creative life feel big. We bounce from table to table at Ocala Comic Con with a stacked roster: Katiee Sackhoff (0:15) on carrying Bo-Katan from animation to live action, Griffin Burns (5:30) on Demon Slayer’s blockbuster wave, Nika Futterman (9:42) on why “...

For our next request during Patreon Month, we pull apart Battle Royale’s cult status with fresh eyes—what still works, what hasn’t aged well, and why its influence keeps echoing through movies and games. We weigh shock against substance, highlight standout characters, and debate whether minimal worldbuilding helps or hurts its punch.

• Why Battle Royale’s premise still provokes
• Influence on Hunger Games, Squid Game, ...

To kick off Patreon month, we visit Alien (1979) with fresh eyes and honest takes, weighing its slow-burn craft, Ripley’s legacy, and how practical effects still make fear feel real. We compare it to Aliens, examine themes of corporate control and body horror, and share where it lands in our running rankings.

• Pacing as a deliberate tension engine
• Ripley’s competence and the final girl lens
• Xenomorph design an...

A fallen indie wrestler enters a haunted house to drink away his life and discovers his real main event—battling a sentient home that feeds on lost souls and reclaiming his own. Adam Lawson walks us through the art, the heart, and the Kickstarter built for collectors.

• Mad Dog Morgan’s premise of wrestling colliding with a haunted house
• Themes of failure, addiction, and redemption driving the narrative
• Why hor...

We welcome artists Lalaine ArtGeek and Ivan Patch to break down September's biggest pop culture moments and anticipate what's coming in 2026.

• Nioh 3 announced for February 2026, continuing the samurai vs yokai Souls-like action RPG series
• James Gunn reveals Superman and Lex Luthor will team up in "Man of Tomorrow" against a greater threat, releasing July 2027
• Dana Terrace's "Knig...

Donald Guzzi shares his journey from audio engineering student to voice actor and director, revealing how persistence and seizing unexpected opportunities transformed his career over eleven years in the industry.

• Started in audio engineering at SAE Institute with plans to work in live sound before discovering a passion for post-production
• Worked as a quality control engineer at a dubbing studio before spending six ...

We dive into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a stylish turn-based RPG set in a dreamlike, Belle Époque-inspired world where players must defeat the Paintress before she erases another year of humanity's history.

• The game's stunning visuals, world-building, and soundtrack create an immersive experience despite coming from a small development team
• Clair Obscur's combat system blends turn-based strategy wi...

From the first frame to the last, Rye Lane captivates with its bold visual language and authentic emotional core. Set against the vibrant backdrop of South London, we follow Dom and Yaz, two broken-hearted twenty-somethings whose chance meeting evolves into a day-long journey of connection, confrontation, and potential healing.

• Director Rainn Allen Miller creates a vibrant representation of South London that becomes a ch...

Eric and Phil explore 2006's The Devil Wears Prada, diving into the powerhouse performances of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci in this psychological examination of work-life balance and personal transformation.

• Meryl Streep delivers an iconic performance as Miranda Priestly that earned an Oscar nomination and remains quoted to this day
• The film isn't just about fashion but serv...

The August 2025 edition of our monthly "What Did I Miss?" series welcomes special guests Kory from "The World Is My Burrito" podcast and Badr from "The Short Box Podcast" for a lively discussion of recent pop culture news and developments.

• Exploration of IDW's new Godzilla comics in the Kaisei era, featuring three parallel storylines across different titles with rich storytelling and im...

We sit down with Bay Doxey, voice of Meme in "My Deer Friend Nokotan," for a candid conversation about her journey from theater kid to professional voice actress and the challenges of finding her authentic self along the way.

• Starting in theater at age 9 before transitioning to voice acting at 14 by recording in her closet with a phone app
• Learning that voice acting and theater acting require completely d...

We dive into LA Noire, Rockstar Games' often overlooked 2011 detective thriller that pioneered facial animation technology but struggled to become a true classic.

• LA Noire was revolutionary for its MotionScan facial animation system, creating unprecedented realism for interrogation scenes
• The game's "Truth, Doubt, Lie" system became iconic but often led to unexpectedly aggressive responses from ...

The devastating impact of war through the eyes of children creates one of cinema's most profound animated experiences, standing as Studio Ghibli's most sobering and realistic work.

• Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is directed by Isao Takahata, co-founder of Studio Ghibli
• The film follows 14-year-old Seita and his younger sister Setsuko as they struggle to survive after losing their mother in WWII Japan
•...

We investigate Zack Snyder's 2013 Superman origin film Man of Steel, comparing it with the new 2025 Superman movie and reflecting on how its controversial approach continues to influence superhero films a decade later.

• Krypton sequences featuring Russell Crowe and Michael Shannon stand as the film's strongest segments
• Flashback structure feels disjointed and lacks clear purpose or emotional throughline

Eric and Phil return with a throwback format for this episode, diving into July 2025's entertainment landscape without guests or gimmicks—just two hosts chatting about what you might have missed this past month.

• Marvel pivots from Kang to Downey Jr as Doctor Doom after Feige admits "Kang wasn't big enough" to follow Thanos
• Neil Druckmann steps away from HBO's Last of Us ahead of season 3 to...

Victor Larson joins us to share his incredible journey building NomNom, a unique trading card role-playing game that blends elements from TCGs, tabletop RPGs, and board games into an immersive gaming experience set in a world where "all doorways lead to NomNom."

• Created the world of NomNom as a creative playground for his diverse artistic interests
• Designed a unique setting where ancient technologies and ...

Eric and Phil take a nostalgic journey through arcade-style sports games from the 90s and 2000s, exploring the decline of this once-thriving genre that prioritized outrageous fun over simulation.

• NBA Jam with its flaming basketballs, NFL Blitz with its bone-crushing late hits, and other classics represented a golden era of accessible sports gaming
• Both hosts reveal their "Holy Trinity" of sports games, wi...

K-pop Demon Hunters blends spectacular animation with chart-topping music to create Netflix's biggest animated surprise hit of the year. Sony Pictures' animated film follows K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey who use their secret powers to protect fans from supernatural threats.

• Animation style draws inspiration from Spider-Verse and Mitchells vs. The Machines, offering something fresh compared to traditiona...

We dive into DreamWorks' criminally underrated 2022 animated film "The Bad Guys," exploring why this stylish heist movie deserves more recognition alongside studio favorites.

• Based on the popular children's books by Aaron Blabey
• Features an impressive voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Awkwafina, and Anthony Ramos
• Animation style heavily influenced by "Spid...