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Steven Presley is joined by Joe M. O'Connell, the American novelist, documentary filmmaker, short story writer, photographer, and journalist based in Austin, Texas. His latest documentary Rondo and Bob was set to premiere on Aprl 17th, 2020, at MegaCon in Orlando as part of the affiliated Saints and Sinners Film Festival. Of course, like all events around the world, it was postponed due to the pandemic. Now Joe, like many filmmakers across the country, sits in quarantine waiting to find out when they can finally show their movies to the world, albeit a very different version of the world than they initially thought they would screen a film in front of. Joe tells us how he is using his time in his bunker and what other creators could do to make the most of this unprecedented time... Yes, we are also getting tired of hearing the use of "unprecedented time" but will still take the low hanging fruit! Also, is Indiana Jones 5 doomed? Pun intended? And more on a potential AMC bailout. Finally, Kirk-o-Matic works a

In a companion bonus extra to our episode 123, where we discussed the closure of the Movie Industry during the pandemic, Steven Presley is joined by Billy Aroldo Juarez Sosa, aka 'Billy from L.A.' to break down the closing of professional sports. Sports going ahead in empty arenas? That's one of the things being discussed. Wrestling is already doing it, and Billy from L.A. just watched Wrestlemania, and he breaks down his observations of the viewing experience from a wrestling fan perspective. Also, how does a life long Laker fan feel about a canceled 2020 NBA Season? Billy also tells his story about appearing on 'The E True Hollywood Story' on Hulkamania. He was the admin for one of the most Successful social media fan profiles of all-time.      

Johnny Lightfoot joins Steven Presley to discuss the continueing  closure of Movie Theaters around the world. Also the postponement of numerous major theatrical releases like Top Gun Maverick, Black Widow, and Ghostbusters Afterlife.-- What will this mean for theaters if they were to re-open by Summer? And will theaters even re-open by Summer? Will anything re-open by summer?Also in the Thunder Take...Can AMC survive the pandemic? Financial reports indicate they are on thin ice. We discuss ways they could resucitate.  

Steven Presley is joined by Author Maureen Joseph the writer of the critically acclaimed Goth love story 'Twice the Demise'. Maureen discusses her book and the process of writing and creating her story. Also her love for Star Wars but disappointment of  ’Rise of Skywalker'. Also we get firsthand takes on the state of New York City amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Maureen is a native New Yorker based in Brooklyn and currently under shelter orders along with the rest of her state.

Jazz One and Steven Presley have a Thunder Pop town hall to discuss the impact of the pandemic on their community. Movies canceled! Festivals Canceled! SHOWS CANCELED! LIFE CANCELED! Words of wisdom from Jazz One, forcast for life after apocolpyse, and much more in this special TP EXtra Extra.

On Friday March 6th--two hours before SXSW 2020 was canceled by the city of Austin we sat down to make a plea that they postpone event until July. Little did we know we would hear of this cancellation news soon after we wrapped recording. With a few added updates we present to you are latest Coronavirus discussion and how it is effecting our topic of choice(film). We break down the postponement of 'No Time To Die', SXSW 2020 and the closing of 22 AMC Movie Theaters. Will there be more to fall before this crisis is resolved? Stay tuned.

Austin Film Veteran Kirk-O-Matic and presenter Steven Presley break down the new photos released by director Matt Reeves from 'The Batman'. Later in this episode Kirk discusses his experience in 1966 attending the premiere of 'Batman The Movie' with Adam West and Burt Ward. This was the 66' premiere that in Austin, Texas occurred 2 days before the UT Tower shooting. --We process the shift in the the city within 48 hours.

This is a continuation from episode 118 where the peanut gallery gathers to discuss IP's in dissarray. --Star Wars/Star Trek are they better or worse for having been JJ'D and Disney-fied?

Two of the greatest IP's in the history of Pop Culture have alot in common.-- We discuss the eeirie connection between Star Wars and Star Trek. Which of the two is more under fire with fans in 2020? Did JJ Abrams kill two franchises or save them? And why have the multiple Trek timelines become impossible even for JJ to explain?

With just a few weeks out from the premiere of the long awaited 'Clone Wars' season 7 finale...Yes the one we thought would never happen. Our very own Jedi council of 2 previews the last season of the very popular Star Wars animated series. Also a very bold predition from Jazzy One Kenobi regarding the series new episodes.

WARNING SPOILERS!!! Jazz One and Steven Presley dive into season one of 'The Mandalorian'. Easter Eggs, call-backs to old-school Star Wars and how it may have tied to 'Rise Of Skywalker'. In 'Reviewing The Trailer' Marvels Black Widow begins phase 5 of the MCU.-- How will it measure up to the previous classic Marvel films? Ghostbusters: Afterlife and the return of Peter Venkman-- will he make it out alive in Ghostbusters 3? Later in show we discuss the raising of kids in the age of smart phones and many other surprises from the Thunder Pop dome!

A drunk and disorderly 'Neighbor Bob' returns to the Thunder Pop Dome to riff on the 20-teens! And a look ahead at the Roaring 2020's. Also we name off some of the top films of the past decade, top trends, and we unveil the annual Bad-Ass and Ass-Hole of the year! Also which Avenger has the narly-est feet?..We give you the deets.

Warning Spoilers!!!-- Jazz One and Steven Presley have seen 'The Rise Of Skywalker' a combined 5 times!!...They have some thoughts on this so called finale chapter in the Skywalker saga.

Steven Presley's first reactions to Rise Of Skywalker. --Did this film close out the Skywalker saga in a deserving fashion? Or was it a convuluted mess? Answer to those questions in this TP Extra.

'Last Jedi' defender Paul Nye joins Steven Presley to express his thoughts on the state of the Star Wars galaxy. Next we get into the last minute groundbreaking prediction that Steven Presley has surfaced on the finale days before the premiere... Finally Eddie Murphy returns to host SNL for the first time in 35 years! What can we expect from his appearance? Will we see Gumby among other legendary characters he played? All this is discussed on a very special TP Extra!

Youtube star Matt Wilkins of the 'Expanded Universe' channel joins Steven Presley to discuss the "Time Travel" rumor that broke the internet earlier this year regarding 'The Rise Of Skywalker'...Would JJ dare? --It was made canon via Star Wars: Rebels! Also in 'Reviewing The Trailer' we break down the 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' trailer. Will this sequel redeem and revitalize the lost franchise?

Johnny Lightfoot (Matinee Talk) and Steven Presley dive into the latest TV spots for 'Rise Of Skywalker.' These and many more Episode 9 questions are addressed. --How will Palpatine be resurrected? Will we see 'Baby Yoda' in 'Rise'? Is there a chance Luke Skywalker is actually still alive? Did Harrison Ford come back to film a dream sequence? Will this be the Ben-demption? Ren-demption?...And will Lando and Chewy make out of this saga alive? History is not in their favor.

'Feed the Reed' Charles and Steven Presley discuss 'The Mandalorian' and we pose the question...Did Mando save Star Wars?? After a devisive episode 8, the first flop in franchise history with 'Solo', several director exits from projects...Many were starting to wonder if Kathleen Kennedy had driven 'Star Wars' off the cliff. Now enter one Jon Favreau and Dave Feloni helming the instant master piece 'Mandalorian'...is it too little to late or has SW been saved?

Feed The Reed Charles and Steven Presley discuss internet rumors regarding re-shoots and 6 possible endings to the upcoming 'Rise Of Skywalker.' Also a brief break down of the Episode 9 TV Spot titled "The End".

Jazz One and Steven Presley review 'The Mandalorian' episode 1. (Warning Spoliers!) Also in 'Reviewing The App' we give our first impressions on that new Disney +...Is it up to snuff? We also find out why Jazz wants to challenge Jimmy Fallon to a fight! Cue the dramatic suspense music now... Lastly we commemorate Thunder Pop's 4th Birthday with some Thunder Pop Trivia.