Fly Nerd Group is Revolution! It is Change! It is the liberation of expression from the evil clutches of conformity. The mission of WFNG is to challenge the boundaries of traditional podcasting and to completely innovate the way ideas are both presented and viewed. We represent those who are not afraid to defy genre. We refuse to follow the trends and instead choose to become the trendsetters, both artistically and through all forms of self expression. Welcome to the Attitude Era!!!
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Send us a text In “THE WORLD IS A STAGE 4”, we build on the state of things post-Trump's win and explore why Black people must prioritize self-development in today's turbulent times. With a focus on resilience, empowerment, and collective progress, we discuss how strengthening personal and community growth can be a powerful tool for navigating soci…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Fly Nerd Group podcast, the crew breaks down how their live podcast at Haymarket got folks back in the fold and ready to add on. They discuss how events create a vibe that encourages everyone to “build” and “shine” together. It’s all about fostering a scene where everyone feels they can contribute and elevate t…
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Send us a text In a fresh episode of WFNG, the crew dives into the Chicago hip-hop scene, vibing with the latest releases from emcees and artists who are shaking up the game. They switch it up to tackle Marvel's struggles with bringing Blade to the big screen, unpacking the creative chaos in the shadow of Wesley Snipes version that might be keeping…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Fly Nerd Group podcast, the hosts discuss Agatha Harkness’s villainy in “WandaVision” and draw parallels to historical figures like Leopold II, Hitler, and Netanyahu. They explore how these characters represent patterns of oppression and the importance of recognizing such narratives. The conversation highlights…
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Send us a text In this episode, we’re navigating the aftermath of the recent hurricane, delivering the raw facts on casualties and the heroic rescue efforts making a difference in the community. We’ll sift through the storm of wild conspiracies swirling around, debunking the crazy rumors and misinformation that are making headlines. We’re also shin…
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S2 Ep 14 - The PRose and Cons of sHOw Biz
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Send us a text Ah, the trifecta of modern discourse: conspiracies, controversy, and culture! It’s like the chaotic cocktail we didn’t ask for but somehow ended up sipping at the party of life. Obviously spiked. And let’s not forget—if you’re slathering on baby oil like it’s sunscreen at a beach party, but not going to the beach, you might just be s…
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WFNG Behind Bars With Rashid Hadee - 808s and Hadee
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Send us a text Rashid Hadee and the Fly Nerd Group pulse with the vibrant energy of their Chicago roots, a city that serves as both a backdrop and a muse for their music. Growing up in the Windy City, Rashid was surrounded by a rich cultural tapestry that weaves together the thumping beats of house music and the poetic rhythms of hip-hop, each infl…
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S2 Ep 13: Shame the Devil - The World is a Stage Pt 3
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Send us a text In this gripping episode, we continue to analyze and critique the sinister undercurrents of American media, exposing how the elite manipulate artists and journalists as mere puppets, perpetuating ignorance and stifling true creativity. But nah! Fly Nerd Group is the piece with the magnetic to disrupt the status quo. We’re not just ch…
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S2 Ep 12: Legacy: Blackness. Consciousness. Intellect. Ft. Infinito 2017
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Send us a text "Legacy: Blackness. Consciousness. Intellect." is a powerful exploration of the profound impact that Black culture has had on art, music, and societal consciousness. This conversation highlights how Black artists and thinkers have consistently redefined creative boundaries, infusing their work with deep intellect and a unique perspec…
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Send us a text In the latest episode of the Fly Nerd Group Podcast, hosts add on to the build about the essence of hip hop authenticity, exploring the monumental impact of A Tribe Called Quest and the legendary LL Cool J, whose artistry defines the GOAT status. They also discuss the latest Alien Romulus film, celebrating its commitment to the rich …
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S2 Ep 10: Situation Renaissance Pt 2 - Local 181 Union Meeting
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Send us a text In part 2 of Situation Renaissance, we join Thaione Davis for the Local 181 Union Meeting for the Culture, where he discusses Knowledge of Self and his upbringing in Chicago. Thaione shares insights from his personal journey, highlighting how his experiences have influenced his artistic vision. The conversation then delves into the "…
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S2 E9: Situation Renaissance w/ Thaione Davis Pt 1
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Send us a text In this unforgettable episode of the Fly Nerd Radio, multi-hyphenate Chicago legend Thaione Davis, also known as Dave Galaxies, takes the reins in a wild hijacking that brings chaos and excitement to the airwaves. Listeners are treated to an engaging blend of humor, candid stories, and unexpected twists as Thaione's vibrant personali…
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S2 Ep 8: Politic Ditto - The World is a Stage Pt 2 Ft. Alderperson Andre “Prime” Vasquez
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Send us a text Listen to FLY NERD GROUP connect to “Politic Ditto” for the highly anticipated “The World is a Stage Pt 2,” featuring Chicago’s own 40th Ward Alderperson, Andre “Prime” Vasquez. This isn’t just another discussion—it’s a vital exploration of Chicago’s rich history, the pulse of hip hop culture, and the essential role you play in shapi…
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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of the Fly Nerd Group podcast, we delve into the profound phrase "the world is a stage" and its implications for politics, oppression, and culture. We argue that life often mirrors a theatrical performance, where individuals navigate roles dictated by societal expectations and power structures. Throu…
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S2 Ep 6: Fan Expo w/ Fantastic Exposition
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Send us a text This weekend, Chi-town was on fire, hosting the Fan Expo—a dope celebration of all things nerdy and creative. The Fly Nerd Group rolled through, vibing with the illest artists and actors who breathe life into our favorite stories and characters. We also kicked it with the multi-talented, Fly Nerd, Thaione Davis. We chopped it up abou…
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S2 Ep 5: Oooooo, I’m ‘Bouta Make uh Name fuh Myself here!!!
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Send us a text WFNG isn't afraid to speak the truth, making a clear distinction between genuine enthusiasts and those who rely on clickbait and deception to gain followers. This episodes discussion touches on breaking in the Olympic, D23 updates, and the unspoken rules of the streets. It’s all about shaming the devil in a world full of flashy distr…
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Send us a text Nobody wins when the family feuds. Politics too often serve as instruments of an oppressive system, where candidates exploit our emotions and thrive on our ignorance. Don't let yourself be a pawn in this game. Always inform your vote. While Fly Nerd Group doesn’t endorse specific candidates, if we did, our choice would undoubtedly be…
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Send us a text Marvel pulled up to Hall H at SDCC with some seriously mixed vibes, and fans had some pretty strong reactions. Check out the Fly Nerd Group as they debate about the whole Robert “Doomy” Jr cash grab situation and whether Marvel is actually trying to step up their game or if they're just par for the course at this point, especially af…
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Send us a text Ayo, what’s good? Ever wonder what it’s like behind the camera as a Hip Hop photographer? Let Cosmo GALACTUS put you on game—as he takes us on a behind the scenes experienc in Summertime Chi! He’s out here vibin’ with legends like Common and Pete Rock, plus some surprise guests that had everyone “getting up” because Simon said so to …
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WFNG BEHIND BARS With RACE BANNON & ORIGINAL SUPER LEGEND
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Send us a text Fly Nerd Group was chillin' with Chicago Hip Hop Legends Race Bannon and Original Super Legend, talkin' all about hip hop culture, emceeing, and diggin' in them crates for rare samples. These Legends dropped some serious knowledge bombs, and we drew it up like we were in a rap masterclass. The convo was so real, even the crates were …
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Send us a text In this episode, we're diving into a brave new world where creativity is the name of the game. No more fake and boring entertainment controlled by culture vultures - we're all about that real, authentic vibe now. We're talking about new releases like Captain America: Brave New World and Deadpool 3, bringing some fresh perspectives to…
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WFNG BEHIND BARS With QUEEN HERAWIN of JUGGAKNOTS
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Send us a text Queen Herawin Imagine Queen Herawin, the legendary emcee of the JUGGAKNOTS, as a powerful force of nature, much like the omega level goddess, Storm from the X-Men. Just as Storm harnesses the power of the elements, Herawin harnesses the power of her words and music to create a whirlwind of creativity and inspiration. Like controlling…
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WFNG Fly Nerd Radio - Ep 26: Assassination Day
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Send us a text In the continued adventures of Fly Nerd Group, they face off against the dreaded Crazy Fan Demands, pesky Culture Vultures, and the sneaky Ops. Listen as they navigate the treacherous waters of fandom and pop culture, armed with their wit and nerd knowledge. Will they emerge victorious or fall prey to the forces of chaos? Tune in to …
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WFNG BEHIND BARS with Prince Po of Organized Konfusion
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Send us a text The Fly Nerd Group check in with Prince Po from Organized Konfusion, building on how to maintain our health, wealth, and self-knowledge. Po had a wake-up call and now he's grindin' hard to get his diet right and eat to live using all the skills he’s learned as a chef, whether in the studio or the kitchen. With new bars and a fresh pe…
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WFNG Fly Nerd Radio - Ep 25: Vibez’n Stuff
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Send us a text On this episode of WFNG Fly Nerd Radio, we're talking about how the world's changing and culture's becoming the main event. From comic books getting all grown up to new tracks dropping from legends like Common and Pete Rock, it's obvious that mature themes are where it's at. And we can't forget about the hype for Marvel's first rated…
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WFNG Fly Nerd Radio - Ep 24: Pop Out
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Send us a text Yo, Kendrick Lamar killed the game with his Cali crew, makin' major moves and takin' names. But on the flip side, Blade and his Blood Coven gang been causin' mad havoc and throwin' shade at the Avengers. It's a wild scene out there, so stay vigilant and keep an eye out for them troublemakers, ya heard? Plum Foolery is a Robust Porter…
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WFNG Fly Nerd Radio - Ep 23: What If Fly Nerd Group Wrote For Marvel?!
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Send us a text Yo, so we were chatting about Marvel's "What If?!" season 2, and let me tell ya, it's cool and all but it could be way better if they let Fly Nerd Group write it. I mean, imagine the possibilities if we put our spin on things! Marvel, hit us up, we got some fire ideas to make that show pop off! Plum Foolery is a Robust Porter with a …
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WFNG Fly Nerd Radio - Ep 22: A Chicago Summer in the 90Now
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Send us a text The latest episode of the Fly Nerd Group podcast breaks down how Hip Hop is getting back to its essence with fire projects from Lupe Fiasco and a sick collab between Common and Pete Rock. Method Man ain't feeling Summer Jam and we're nerding out over the ongoing struggle between mainstream fads and real culture. Cinematography is lev…
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WFNG Fly Nerd Radio - Ep 21: Blade Takes a Bite out of Marvel!!!
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Send us a text In this fang-tastic Marvel plot twist, Blade sinks his teeth into betrayal as he leads a vampire uprising against the Avengers and humanity, unleashing a nightmarish vampire apocalypse. The heroes who once battled by his side are now up to their necks in a dark world where bloodsuckers reign supreme, facing gruesome consequences. Sin…
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WFNG Fly Nerd Radio - Ep 20: NO SELL OUT
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Send us a text Fly Nerd Group’s Amby and Cos build about how rich folks, wack rap, and jails are all linked. It's a cycle of racism and greed fueled by ignorance in the culture vs. corporate war. Class is in session. Plum Foolery is a Robust Porter with a Plum Purée finish designed by Fly Nerd Group for Haymarket Pub and Brewery located at 737 W Ra…
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WFNG Fly Nerd Radio - Ep 19: Fly Nerd ‘97 in the Danger Room
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Send us a text Step into the virtual reality training facility known as the Danger Room with the Fly Nerd Group hosts Cosmo Galactus, Sean Moon, and Amby Warhol as they embark on an exhilarating journey through the highly anticipated X-Men '97 series. Just like the X-Men honing their powers in the Danger Room, they are ready to dissect every detail…
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WFNG Fly Nerd Radio - Ep 18: CRAZY FAN DEMANDS!!!
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Send us a text Welcome to the latest episode of WFNG Fly Nerd Radio, where we take a deep dive into the world of crazy fan demands. We all know that fans can be passionate about their favorite movies, TV shows, and celebrities, but some take it to a whole new level with their extreme expectations. Join us as we explore the psychology behind these c…
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WFNG Fly Nerd Radio - Ep 17: DRAKE VS. KENSHIRO
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Send us a text In the latest episode of WFNG Fly Nerd Radio, Fly Nerd Group illustrates the rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar! Picture Kendrick as Kenshiro; the Fist of the West Coast, slicing through Drake's witty rhymes with precision and skill. But Drake isn't backing down, using his smooth flow like a powerful ninja strike. The battle…
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WFNG Fly Nerd Radio - Ep 16: The C2E2 Experience
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Send us a text Fly Nerd Group visits C2E2, a vibrant convention celebrating all things comics and entertainment. The crew dove headfirst into the bustling Chicago convention, immersing themselves in the colorful world of cosplay, panel discussions, and artist alley. From meeting fellow fans to interviewing industry professionals, the podcasters cap…
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WFNG Fly Nerd Radio - Ep 15: PIPE BOMBS w/Fly Nerd Group
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Send us a text Fly Nerd Group, the pioneers of the Attitude Era, drop a Pipe Bomb on the culture in the continuing misadventures of WFNG Fly Nerd Radio. Featuring Cosmo “Heelface” Galactus, Sean Moon, and Amby Warhol! Plum Foolery is a Robust Porter with a Plum Purée finish designed by Fly Nerd Group for Haymarket Pub and Brewery located at 737 W R…
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[NOTE: This episode was recorded in February of 2020, before 2020 took several crazy turns. It was a more innocent time…] 00:00 into 00:32 introducing Kao Ra Zen 03:40 Blaxploitation 08:07 Black comics heroes of the '70s 15:00 Kung Fu movies 17:37 "the darkening" of comics in the 1970s 34:20 The birth of Hip-Hop 41:22 Fly Notes 49:54 a plug for Kao…
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00:00:00 | intros 00:01:11 | Nacrobats reunion show 00:05:10 | Dignity: Battle 4 It! 00:12:57 | Cochise's afternoon with Vic Spencer 00:25:10 | Favorite comic book battles 00:53:19 | Fly Notes 01:02:01 | outroBy Cochise Soulstar, Cos G, Scott Free
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00:00:00 » intro 00:00:37 » the art of the hip-hop battle 00:26:36 » favorite diss tracks 00:55:32 » Fly Notes 01:06:26 » outroBy Cochise Soulstar, Cos G, and Scott Free
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s02 ep01: The Rise of Skywalker, Nacrobats, What's Good in 2020
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00:00:00 | intros 00:01:05 | Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker 00:21:35 | What Are We Looking Forward to in 2020? 00:35:16 | Nacrobats Reunion 00:43:00 | Fly Notes 00:58:11 | Cochise's Anime Adventure 01:03:55 | outroBy Cochise Soulstar, CosG, Scott Free
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Star Wars (so far) and The Year In Review
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In their year-end episode, Cos, Cochise and Scott Free get into the history of Star Wars, their own personal histories with Star Wars, and their hopes and fears for the upcoming Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Plus the best of 2019 and, of course, Fly Notes.By Cochise Soulstar, Cos G, Scott Free
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00:00:00 intros 00:01:03 Joker 00:23:53 Watchmen 00:30:58 House of X and Powers of X 00:54:00 Fly Notes 01:14:51 Goodbyes and OutroBy Cochise Soulstar & Cos G
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Cochise and Cos G go deep into the history of the robots in disguise, the Transformers.By Cochise Soulstar & Cos G
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Batman, Spider-Man, and Ashley Woods
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00:00:00 » intro 00:01:43 » Batman 00:33:51 » The Sony/Disney split and the future of Spider-Man 00:43:57 » Ashley Woods: the interview 01:02:05 » Fly NotesBy Cochise Soulstar & Cos G
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Comic Con Recap, and the Hip-Hop/Comics Connection
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00:00 intro 01:04 MCU Phase 4 announcements 32:48 DC announcements 33:35 other comics news 35:38 the hip-hop/comics connection 56:25 Fly NotesBy Cochise Soulstar & Cos G
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A Brief History of The Spider-Verse
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From the comics to the cartoon to multiple cinematic universes, Spider-Man has been a fixture in Geek Culture since 1964. Cochise and Cos swing through Spidey's storied history, from Amazing Fantasy #15 to Far From Home.By Cochise Soulstar & Cos G
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Because you demanded it, Cochise and Cos talk about all things DC: the comics, the Arrowverse, the DC Animated Universe, the DC Animated Movie Universe, the DC Extended Universe…and why that may be too many universes. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Congratulations, Cochise and Laurie 02:22 The DC Comics Universe and the Big 3 08:21 old-school Superman movies 10…
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All things X-Men. Also, Dark Phoenix, I guess...
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00:52 The history of the X-Men comics universe 17:33 The X-Men movie trilogy 33:33 First Class, Wolverine, Deadpool 50:19 Dark Phoenix 1:01:30 Fly Notes Intro/Outro music: "Twilight" by Cochise Soulstar [Soulnerd Records] Electricity sound effect by Halleck, used under a Creative Commons attribution license Electric wooshes sound effect Glaneur de …
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Game of Thrones, Brightburn, Mics and Men
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00:32 Game of Thrones series finale 34:35 Brightburn 46:20 Wu-Tan Clan: Of Mics and MenBy Cochise Soulstar & Cos G
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Cochise and Cos break down Avengers: Endgame and hypothesize about the future of the MCU. WARNING: this episode is 100% spoilers!!!By Fly Nerd Group
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