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Was Alita better than 'Captain Marvel'? The Thunder Pop crew poses that compelling question and gives you our take on both female led heroes journeys. Also Jordan Peele world premiers the much buzzed about 'Us' at SXSW 2019. Is he the new Hitchcock? And speaking of Marvel EU...how about that new epic 'End Game' trailer?! Finally what's going to happen to Lori Loughlin(Aunt Becky) now she is a felon? Will she get that 'Big House' spinoff of Full House that they are memeing about?

We discuss the passing of Luke Perry and having a stroke at an early age. How will this impact Riverdale? RIP Dylan Mckay. Also when the absence of other stars forced their existing series to alter course. Also the wannabees guide to SXSW. What are we excited to see at SX this year? And guilty or not host Steven Presley discusses how it was never a great idea to leave your kids alone with Michael Jackson in the first place.

Austin filmaker Kirk-o-Matic chats Oscars 2019 with Steven Presley. Will the hostless format be disasterous? Also Oscar predictions based on Kirk's own system.

The Controversy Surrounding the Most Popular Star Wars Fan Film of All-Time (Vader Episode 1: Shards Of The Past)

Embattled Saints fan Jazz One and dejected Cowboys loyalist Steven Presley discuss Super Bowl commercials and half time shows of the past, present, and future.

Austin filmaker Kirk-O-Matic and Steven Presley discuss the fragmentation of streaming content as Disney launches their forthcoming streaming service. What will that mean for Netflix that currently houses a bundle of Disney's library?--And now with the cancellations of Luke Cake and Iron Fist we may already be witnessing the repurcussions of the fallout. Also on the heels of Surviving R Kelly on lifetime we look back at what R Kellys christmas album which is a real thing might sound like??

Steven Presley is re-teamed with the unpredictable neighbor Bob to riff the year that was 2018. Is "Infinity War" Empire Strikes Back good? Was Black Panther over-rated? Who deserves ass-hole and bad-ass of the year? We dive into all things 2018 about two weeks later than everone else so we can take redundancy to new obnoxious levels, however with neighbor Bob a man who despises pop culture as the pontificater it's way better. Enjoy!

Jazz One (Evil Flying Chickens) and Steven Presley (Captain Bad-ass) riff on the Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)

In our 3rd anniversary special we recognize the films and music of 1984. Also a Thunder Pop edition of "This Is Your Life" where we re-unite two long lost friends who have not spoken in over a year due to a facebook feud.

Steven Presley presents 9 provocative questions about Star Wars Episode 9 to Thunder Pop's resident Star Wars expert Johnny Lightfoot. Also we remember Stan Lee RIP.

We break down our favorite Time Travel films of all-time and then we discuss the latest Mandela Effect theories. Was Sinbad really a Genie? Also Steven Presley claims he bathed in Topo Chico during the Austin water crisis.

The Boy Wonder Johnny Lightfoot joins Steven Presley in the TP Dome to review his 2018 visit to Fantastic Fest. Also Star Wars 9 talk, we break down the Creed 2 trailer...And did the new Halloween film live up to the hype?

Reed Charles explains why Expanse is the greatest Sci-Fi offering of all-time.

Jazz One and Donna Jean drop by the TP dome to talk Crazy Rich Asians, Kelly Marie Tran, Billy Dee Williams training for Star Wars 9 and the passing of Burt Reynolds.

Reed Charles explains the QAnon phenomenon. Is it a hoax? Or could it have some solid validity based on one Youtubers analysis. We dive in to the deep state conspiracies just for funzies on this very special episode. Also the new Captain Picard reboot! Will it be the very thing that saves Star Trek?.. And Youtubers that fake drama to get attention.

Veteran filmmaker Justin Kirchhoff(Digital Shakedown) joins Reed Charles and Steven Presley for our season 3 finale to discuss his life as a director, cinimatographer, and story teller. His credits include work on HBO'S Westworld, The Leftovers, and feature film "The Singularity Principle." Also Star Trek, Star Wars, and Walking Dead news along with a discussion on the Hollywood Sex Cult that turned the world of "Smallville" upside down.

Youtube sensation Matt Wilkins returns to discuss season 1 of Cobra Kai. Is Cobra Kai the best show of 2018? What will happen in season 2? Also why does Lucasfilm have such a toxic relationship with it's fanbase? Can it be repaired? Will episode 9 bomb like Solo? How will Top Gun Maverick handle Val Kilmer's recovery from throat cancer within the story of film?

Johnny Lightfoot joins Steven Presley for pt 2 of our Solo reactions. Why did Solo bomb? Was this the nail in the coffin for Kathleen Kennedy at Lucasfilm? Also Fallen Kingdom trailer breakdown... And would a Roseanne spin-off without Roseanne have any chance of surviving?

Jazz One and Steven Presley give their reactions to Solo A Star Wars Story. Was this film a box office disapointment? And is it actually better Star Wars than Last Jedi? If you boycotted should you go see this film in week 2? Or let Kathleen Kennedy suffer even more... Also is Lando returning for episode 9? Will JJ Abrams kill off Chewbacca, Lando and the Millenium Falcon to finish of the crushing of child hoods everywhere? Are we ready for a Goonies reboot? All of this discussed in 74!

In this very special episode we are joined by celebrity stuntman Gary Kent and filmaker Joe O'Connell. They discuss their documentary "Love and other stunts." Also Gary's stories of meeting and working along side Charles Manson. His recollection of the time Charlie Manson tried to recruit him and Casey Kasem into the Manson cult. Is the forthcoming Quentin Tarantino picture actually heavily based on Gary Kent's life?