Welcome to Episode 344 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast! This week’s episode is loaded with breaking news, wild rumors, and big updates from your favorite franchises across the fandom spectrum.
News Highlights:
HBO’s Harry Potter series is finally casting — we run through what we know so far.
Ncuti Gatwa’s exit from Doctor Who sends fans into shock. Is it a regeneration twist or a cover-up?
Thor fans brace for heartbreak as Chris Hemsworth’s tribute sparks death theories for Avengers: Doomsday.
Top Gun 3 is officially moving forward with promising updates that will thrill Maverick fans.
David Tennant reveals he once eyed the role of Reed Richards before Pedro Pascal was cast in Fantastic Four.
Trailers:
Netflix drops a date teaser for Stranger Things 5.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein teaser sets a dark, artistic tone.
Reviews:
We dig into Clarkson’s Farm Season 4 — does the charm still hold up?
Retro Review:
We revisit Star Trek: TNG – Descent Parts 1 & 2, where Lore returns and Data faces his darkest test yet.
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