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Welcome to the show where geek and pop-culture collide! Join Ellie, as she discusses all things geeky with passionate guests. This podcast will be your go-to destination for insightful conversations about topics we could talk about, all day! Each episode unveils an exploration of beloved fandoms and captivating stories that fuel our collective imagination. Tune in and join Ellie and her guests as they celebrate the joy, excitement, and boundless creativity of the geek and pop culture world. ...
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Alright fellow Tornado Wranglers - buckle in because it is time to yap about Twisters! The hottest summer blockbuster of 2024! We love this movie and had to sit down and chat a little bit about what went down in this film and of course, about Glen Powell! This movie is truly so much fun and we highly recommend giving it a watch - but of course, spo…
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Continuing with the mini-Spidey series, this episode is about The Amazing Spider-Man!These movies are very special to me. I adore Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and truly believe he deserves all the love for his portrayal! Frankly, I think his movies deserve a lot more appreciation too.Joining me for this episode is Alex and Andrew Garf…
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In anticipation of Deadpool & Wolverine coming out and Cassandra appearing in live-action for the first time, I thought it would be great to get a breakdown of this character! So, of course, I had to have an expert come on the show! Payton joins me to break down her origins, motivations, and the significant impact she has on the Marvel universe. We…
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Everybody...rock your headphones…everybody… rock your headphones right, Ellie’s back alright!(i'm so sorry)Anyway...I know it's been a minute, but I am back with many more episodes to come! And here, we have the start of a mini Spidey series! I'll be chatting about each live-action Spider-Man with some pretty great guests. Raimi's trilogy will fore…
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**Disclaimer: This episode was recorded July 14, 2023, the day that SAG-AFTRA joined the WGA on strike against the AMPTP. In respect of their strike, my content has shifted in the meantime to not discuss struck work. However, in this episode, some struck work is mentioned as at the time of recording there weren’t as many updates yet. We support SAG…
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I'm bursting with excitement to share my panel from FanExpo Vancouver with all of you! It was an absolute blast and I'm already itching for another go. Big thanks to my friend Grayson for joining me; together, we explored the wonderful world of fandom and what it has added to our lives. Fandom goes beyond fiction—it's about finding comfort, inspira…
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When it comes to gaming, I really don’t know much. Like, my experience is pretty limited to Mario Kart and Super Mario Bros and maybe a few other older games. Apart from that, I got the smallest taste of Spider-Man Remastered and Spider-Man 2 and completely fell in love. So when I got the idea to discuss gaming, I knew I had to bring on a friend wh…
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Ever heard of Radiant Black and wanted to know more about the comic? Or maybe this is the first time you've ever heard of it. OR MAYBE, you happen to follow Nick on TikTok and know all about his love for this comic book series... Whatever it may be, join us for this episode as Nick breaks down Radiant Black and his love for it! Be aware, there are …
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Join us in a galaxy far, far away as we discuss the incredible women of Star Wars! We'll explore their impact, evolution, and representation across movies, TV shows, and more. As we delve into their stories, we'll also get into the themes of agency and empowerment, exemplified by iconic characters like Leia Organa, Ahsoka Tano, and Rey Skywalker. W…
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Step into a galaxy far, far away as we discuss the character of Finn from the Star Wars sequel films. We discuss what drew us to Finn, his representation as a person of colour, and the impact of his journey as a former stormtrooper. During this episode, we take a look at his arc as well has relationships with some of the other characters. We take s…
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“Dread it. Run from it. Destiny arrives all the same. And now it's here. Or should I say, I am” Okay okay, I know Thanos said that but I mean…it feels a little right. Kang is…a menace to say the least but who is he really? What are his motivations? His powers? What is his purpose in Marvel? In this episode, Michael joins me to break down who Kang i…
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So I love musicals and I LOVE The Princess Diaries, so I had this thought one day - what if that movie was turned into a musical? Now, this idea truly flourished while talking with Marissa when I was beginning to plan her episode. Luckily, she was on board with the potential of a Princess Diaries musical. And so this episode was born! Before gettin…
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Now lately there's been some people going around talking about how Miles isn't Spider-Man...and frankly?? that is ridiculous. So for this episode, Nemo and I chat all about Miles and give him the love and appreciation he deserves. Because in case anyone has missed it, Miles Morales IS Spider-Man. I ask Nemo about his history with Miles and his conn…
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Welcome to the first episode of 2023! Phase Five begins this year and what a great way to start off the new season by discussing what’s to come! My friend Jay joins me for this episode to chat all about what's to come in this new phase. We touch on a few elements of Phase Four since it just ended and how it may impact the Multiverse Saga moving for…
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In this episode, I chat with Olivia aka Livtasticnerd99 about the behind-the-scenes of her incredible Marvel skit series! I have enjoyed her videos for a while so this was really amazing to discuss. I always enjoy hearing the details and the process behind creators' videos and projects. When it comes to skits, it's especially fun as so much of it c…
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Guess who's baaaack!! MEGS! My (as he likes to put it) 'tolerable' friend is back to chat all about the amazing news that was dropped during the D23 weekend. We caught up and chatted about some of our favourite movie and tv news that was announced. We also touch on how some Marvel fans felt about the amount of news that was discussed, this is alway…
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Have you ever taken a moment to ask yourself - what if...I was a superhero?? What world would I be a part of? What would my powers be? What would my origin story be like? In this episode, I ask Amira these questions! She creates her very own superhero story within the Naruto universe! You'll get to hear all the ins and outs of what this character w…
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**minor audio issues** It's been a minute...but it's about damn time I uploaded a new episode! We are back baby! And it's all about D23 with one of my favourite guys...MEGS!! Let me tell you...this dude's great and deserves the whole world. If you're not following him, remedy that! His links are all below. Now, we chat about what could be coming du…
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Welcome to the new era of the podcast!! Kicking things off strong with my 'twin' Justice! Please enjoy us being incredibly chaotic during this episode! We chat about Game of Thrones Season 1, a part of a 9 part episode series we will be doing. Justice is a first-time Game of Thrones watcher so this was SUPER exciting for me. I have been a massive f…
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**Spoiler Filled Episode** Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness....wow, this movie was a RIDE. So many wild moments went down in this movie and we got to experience a different style of an MCU film. It was such a unique experience and I was so excited to talk about it. Of course, I knew I had to get Livvy on for this one as the resident Doct…
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Hey hey hey!!! So I've teased some changes that are coming with the pod and thought I'd do a quick little episode discussing that! I touch on a name change as well as a bit of a content change. If you happen to have any other questions, feel free to dm me! I also give a little update on what I'm watching but that was really just extra thoughts I ha…
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And we are back!! I went on a bit of a hiatus but I'm back with an awesome new episode with my guest, Peyton! I was so excited when Peyton requested Knives Out, I have been waiting to chat about this movie! This is definitely one of my favourites as well as one of Peyton's. It was so fun to chat about this movie with him and get into some of the de…
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We are throwing it back with this episode!! This is a true hockey classic and I was so excited when Sean mentioned it as one of the movies he'd like to talk about! We both have a lot of love for this movie and it was so much fun to discuss it. This one and the second (D2: The Mighty Ducks) were some of my favourite movies when I was a kid, I watche…
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**SPOILER FILLED EPISODE** Michael is back again to chat with me about The Batman and share our thoughts on the movie! We both have a lot of love for this movie and it was so much fun to connect with Michael to touch on what aspects we enjoyed most. We dive into our thoughts on casting, the environment, that cameo, and the future of the franchise. …
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WandaVision is hands-down still my favourite MCU show we've gotten so far. It's got so much heart and it's such an emotional ride. But it's also funny and you get introduced to amazing new characters and revisit some old ones. We get to spend time with Wanda and Vision, in a way we've never had a chance to before. In this episode I'm joined by Laur…
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Oh, this one's nostalgic! I have Bunky with me to discuss their (generalized) top 10 Disney Channel Original Movies. I loved every single one they listed and they totally threw me back to my childhood. DCOMs were always such a big part of my life and to revisit some of them with Bunky was amazing! Bunky's list includes movies like Highschool Musica…
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Woah...an episode that's not Marvel?? We are evolving!! It's a new year and the shift away from Marvel has begun. Starting off with what is now one of my favourite movie musicals - Tick, Tick...BOOM! I absolutely love this musical so much, everything from the music to the story and to the casting. This also has to be one of the most well-done movie…
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**Spoiler filled episode** The time has come to discuss Spider-Man: No Way Home....and luckily, I didn't have to do this alone. My friend Donavan joined me to chat about this movie and all that we loved about it. This is hands down one of my favourite Spider-Man movies and it truly means so much to me that it exists. Spider-Man has been my favourit…
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The first official new episode of 2022!! And by this, I really do mean, the first episode recorded in the new year! I am joined by my bestie, Johnny! He is back again on the show and we are chatting all about Far From Home. Now I would say this one is less favourable with fans with it comes to the MCU Spider-Man movies. However, we are both in agre…
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**Recorded in 2021** There are many opinions about the Eternals movie...many I'm not too fond of because of what they choose to criticize. However in this episode, Rid joins me to discuss all that we love about Eternals and why it is such an important one. We do address some of those negative reviews though as I believe, it's crucial to do so. We b…
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Avengers...Assemble! This...is the end of a journey we've been a part of since 2008. Every movie, every detail, every little puzzle piece finally all came together with this movie. And while it may be the end, it's also a beginning. There are so many stories that are only starting and it is so exciting to see it all happen. Now you may hear that I …
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I am joined by the amazing Alexis Blake in this episode to chat all about Captain Marvel. I am a firm believer that Captain Marvel is an underrated film and does not deserve half the hate and criticisms it receives. Now is it the best Marvel film? No, but it holds its own and still has some wonderful moments and introduces us to a really amazing ch…
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Michael and I take some time to discuss and give this movie some love, as it's one that's not too popular amongst fans. This is a bit of an underrated gem that has many great moments! I'm a big fan of Scott Lang (and Paul Rudd) so I really can't help but be a bit biased when it comes to this movie. Michael comes through with some comic knowledge wh…
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This is it. It's the Infinity War. Thanos is here and he did not come to play! This movie is...stressful. You get blindsided left and right and then at the end of it, you're sitting there wondering what the f*ck just happened. In this episode, Laiba and I highlight some moments that really stick out to us, of course going over the heartbreak that o…
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This is a fun one! Laiba and I get right into it and express our love for Thor: Ragnarok and the incredible characters we get to see in it. As well we, of course, share some love for the amazing cast we get with this movie! Chris? Love. Tom? Love. Cate? Love. Jeff? Love. Mark? Love. Tessa? Love. TAIKA WAITITI? LOVE! One of our favourite aspects of …
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Black Panther is an incredible Marvel movie and is easily in the top five for me. In this episode, Johnny and I cover a number of topics in regards to this movie, with a bit of focus on representation and its importance in film. We talk about our love and appreciation for the movie, Chadwick Boseman, and Winston Duke! We also get into discussing a …
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Today's the day!!! Spider-Man: Homecoming!!! I have been WAITING for this episode so so patiently and finally I get the chance to chat about it! And not only just on my own but with a guest...Marie! Which was so amazing and I definitely have to say this episode is worth the listen! We talk all about some of the bits we love about this movie and abo…
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I've got a short and sweet episode for you here! I chat a little about Gamora & Nebula and how their relationship and bond have changed. As well, of course, I had to talk a bit about Yondu & Peter - their bond is very important and they have both been a big part of each other's lives. Yondu has become one of my favourite Guardians characters and sa…
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Whenever I think of Doctor Strange, one of the first things that come to mind is the visual effects of the movie. The entire movie is incredibly beautiful when it comes to it. As well, it is another origin story! I'm a total sucker for these and love that we get a new character introduced to the MCU. That's another thing I love about Phase Three, a…
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This is one massive episode! I was super excited for this one and I can't believe it's out now! I have a major love/hate relationship with this movie for a number of reasons. However, I have a lot of moments I love and we get to meet one of my favourite superheroes in this movie AND we get introduced to a villain I love. The main event of this epis…
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And with this episode...Phase Two is complete!! Next up is Phase 3 and that is going to be one hell of a ride! In this episode though, I talk about Ant-Man and focus a bit on Scott Lang and the incredible man who plays him, Paul Rudd. Basically, I just mention a few times how much I love him! As well, I talk a bit about the show Hot Ones and how mu…
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WOW...we are almost done Phase Two! I can't believe I'll be launching into Phase Three in a couple of episodes! We're gearing up for the Infinity War and ngl I'm not ready. But let's not dwell on all that just yet. This episode is going to cover a lot of moments that set us up for Phase Three of the MCU and frankly that's what makes this movie so i…
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Nick is back yet again for another episode! This time, he came on to talk about one of his favourite Marvel movies, so I really couldn't have had a better person on to talk about it with me! Of course, us being us, we discuss a few other movies as well including James Gunn's The Suicide Squad - which btw is FANTASTIC if you have not seen it yet. Bu…
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In this episode, I go over some of the scenes I love from Captain America: The Winter Soldier! This is absolutely one of my favourite MCU movies and full honesty...I do love every scene so it was hard to break it down to just a few! I have so much love for this movie and this certainly won't be the last time I talk about it on the podcast. Enjoy! .…
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This movie...is probably regarded as one of the worst if not the worst Marvel movie. This is due to a number of reasons and I go over a bit of why it's bad in this episode. However, like any other 'bad' movie, there are still some great moments and I put much of the focus on that! I also go into some of my excitement on some of the incredible movie…
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Does the suit make the man or does the man make the suit...this is the question that comes to mind when I think about Iron Man 3 and Tony's story in it. This movie is all about his identity and his understanding of who he is with and without the suit. This serves as an important narrative for his character and it's one of the reasons I enjoy this m…
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I have the awesome Chaotic Neutral with me in this episode to talk all about The Avengers! This movie always gets me so hyped and I have so much love for this movie. The introductions to each character, the dynamics between them, the lines, Tony's nicknames....just so many incredible elements that I love! Make sure to check out Chaotic Neutral! (p.…
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This episode is all about the Star-Spangled Man with a Plan....the Man Out of Time...the Little Guy from Brooklyn...CAPTAIN AMERICA. In this episode, I talk all about Steve Rogers and who he is, who is truly is inside and how it lead up to him being the perfect choice to receive the Super Soldier Serum. As well, I discuss his relationship with some…
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Wow! I cannot believe that the first season of Loki is complete! It was one hell of a ride and I'm so sad that it's over, but you know what that means?? Time to watch the entire series once more and then watch it over and over and over...you get the idea. Now, in this episode, I am joined by Bizi! A good friend who's been following the podcast from…
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In this episode, I talk all about Thor! Naturally, I talk about the music which was composed by the amazing Patrick Doyle - I mean, is this really a surprise? I also dive into a bit about the character of Thor and Loki, particularly taking a moment to touch on the love fans have for Loki. . . . Connect with me on IG and Twitter @ohshootpodcast Inte…
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