Welcome to Episode 340 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast! This week, we break down major entertainment stories from streaming surges to superhero shakeups.
News: Disney surprises everyone by gaining 1.4 million new Disney+ subscribers and reports a surge in streaming profits. CEO Bob Iger remains optimistic about the 2025 outlook—can Disney keep the momentum? Charlie Cox reveals Daredevil: Born Again Episode 5 was his least favorite of the season. Was it a misstep in an otherwise promising return? Reports suggest Vision Quest will be the final Marvel series to feature characters from the existing MCU film lineup—are we seeing a full reset of Marvel’s TV strategy? The next chapter of the MonsterVerse begins as Godzilla x Kong: Supernova enters production with a planned 2027 release. Marvel’s X-Men reboot is picking up speed, with Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier reportedly being eyed to direct.
Trailer Talk: The first teaser for Peacemaker Season 2 drops on Max. Can James Gunn deliver another hit?
Reviews: We review Andor Season 2, Episodes 7–9. Does the series continue to impress or is the Rebellion losing steam?
Retro Review: We revisit Star Trek: The Next Generation – Unification Parts 1 & 2, a fan-favorite two-parter that brought back Spock and deepened Trek lore.
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