Scavengers Reign was a Max exclusive that got pushed to Netflix and man is it a blast to watch. A wonderful study of codependency, symbiotic and parasitic behaviors all weaved around a narrative a finding the will to survive at all costs. Mix that with a wonderful alien world and fully realized ecosystem and you have an instant classic.
379. Geeked Week 2024
We are back from our small hiatus this week with a solo episode on Netflix Geeked Week 2024. So many animated shows are coming this year and it’s so exciting that almost ALL of them look fantastic. Some of the best animation in the world is on Netflix and they just keep it coming. Toon in now!
378. SDCC and D23 News
This week we take a look at all the news from this months San Diego Comic Con and D23 Disney Expo announcements! So many announcements on animation and anime from across the streaming services and movie theaters coming later this year and early next. Let’s toon in and get all the news!
377. My Adventures with Superman Season 2
My Adventures with Superman is BACK for it’s second season and this time around we get to focus on the second most famous member of the Super-Family Kara Zor-El, better known as Supergirl! But is this the normal take we see of Kara from other media?
376. Batman Caped Crusaser
Batman has returned to his first animated series in a decade with Batman Caped Crusader. From a long list of famous executive producers this series take Batman back to his pulp roots in a dark noir 1930s-esque Gotham with a bunch of new takes on an old rogues gallery. Toon in and let’s dive into the Caped Crusader this week!
375. Venture Bros. Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
The Venture Bros. is one of my favorite shows of all time and after a TWENTY YEAR run it finally comes to an end with this off-the-wall final movie streaming on Max. Radiant is a full 8th Season of the show boiled down into a 2 hour movie and it’s got everything you want. All the answers that you’ve been waiting for are here.
374. Spy x Family Code: White
Spy x Family Code: White will be available on Blu-Ray at the end of the month by Jay and I watched the movie in theaters back in April so it’s about time we talked about it! Saddle up on the latest and completely original movie chapter of Spy x Family!
373. Demon Slayer: Hashira Traning Arc
The penultimate arc of Demon Slayer is here and Tanjiro is ready to train with all the Hashira to improve his skills and learn the secret of the flaming scar symbols that have been manifesting. This season is a great set up and possibly the best final 10 minutes of any finale we have seen. Toon in now for Demon Slayer Season 4!
Suicide Squad ISEKAI Character Videos
Warner Bros Japan is steadily releasing character intro videos in anticipation for their newest anime production Suicide Squad ISEKAI. The Suicide Squad is warped to a fantasy world where they have to contend with magic and monsters while doing all the crazy killing Suicide Squad is known for.
372. X-men ’97
X-men ’97 might be the best animated Marvel series EVER MADE. This is not hyperbole. It might also be one of the best sequel series to ever be created. X-men ’97 treads all the troubling parts of media by trying to please everyone, but rather than alienating everyone (as that tends to go) it succeeds in bringing on new fans and pleasing the nostalgic older audience.
371. What a Cartoon Show with What’s in My Head Podcast Part 1
Julian from What’s in My Head Podcast stops by for PART 1 of this two part discussion of the Cartoon Network classic cartoon pilot show, What a Cartoon Show! We get to talk about all the big shows that came from this anthology cartoon showcase like Dexter’s Lab, Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and so much more!
370. Bluey – The Sign
Is The Sign the LAST Bluey episode? Is Disney trying to buy this property which is likely worth billions of dollars? This episode really hits a lot of themes and it may be more internally facing than most people realize. Sit down toon in and listen to two grown men talk about this amazing children’s program!