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Star Wars: The Acolyte Season 1 Discussion with Uday, Cam & Vic 53:20

1d ago53:20

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After seven weeks of mystery, The Acolyte has wrapped up its first season on Disney+. Set during the end of the High Republic era, this Star Wars series was the first live-action show to break out of the Skywalker-dominated time period viewers often find themselves in. Between secret twins, sexy Sith, and the Jedi Order’s shockingly poor decision-m…

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'Doctor Who' Season 1 Reflections and Future Season Discussion 1:05:40

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It's hard to believe that the newest season of Doctor Who is over when it feels like it's just started. Ncuti Gatwa's first season as the 15th Doctor is over, but that doesn't stop the excitement that we're feeling about it. From the moment that Gatwa appeared on our screens in the third special to him meeting his companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibs…

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Pride Month 2024 Podcast Talking 'Challengers,' 'Doctor Who', 'Dead Boy Detectives' and More! (Ep. 57) 1:07:51

1M ago1:07:51

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Happy Pride Month dear readers! It's that time of year to celebrate everything Queer! Over here at The Cosmic Circus, we're excited to share in the celebration with a very special podcast featuring some of our Queer contributors to the site, highlighting some of the LGBTQ+ media they've consumed since last Pride! Join host Brian Kitson and fellow w…

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'X-Men '97' Season 1 Podcast with Anthony Flagg, Uday Kataria & Alex Perez (Ep. 56) 1:01:24

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It’s been a wonderful yet sad couple of weeks without new episodes of X-Men ‘97, the revival of the animated TV series that introduced many of us to the merry band of mutants. It was a breakout hit, and ushered in new fans to the classic Saturday morning cartoon, that had so many elements of these iconic comic book characters. The interest and popu…

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Doctor Who "Space Babies" & "The Devil's Chord" Discussion (Ep. 55) 1:00:18

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Doctor Who is a global phenomenon, and we have an international group today on The Cosmic Circle to talk about it. Join host Brian Kitson, along with writers Wiktor Reinfuss and Cameron Brook, as they break down all the exciting bits from Ncuti Gatwa's reign as The Doctor, beginning with his first appearance in "The Giggle" all the way to the two-e…

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Fallout Season 1 Discussion (Ep. 54) 1:02:39

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The Fallout series has been an astounding hit for Prime Video, still holding spots at the top of the charts on the streaming service. The renewed interest has even made physical copies of the game, harder to find, speaking to the success and reach that the show has brought forth. We were corralled into a vast world with three intertwined stories, f…

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'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Discussion 1:02:44

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The Titan-sized box office hit Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire popped up from the depths of Hollow Earth into theaters last week. The movie, the latest from director Adam Wingard, is the 38th Godzilla film and the newest entry into Legendary's MonsterVerse. The film brings together Apple TV+'s Monarch in expanding the world and also gives us the im…

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Dune Part Two Movie Discussion 1:00:47

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Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two is here, and we here at The Cosmic Circus are ready to accept Timothée Chalamet (and Zendaya's!) ascendancy. It's been a long road to the second half of this newest adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic novel from 1965, and there have been a few bumps along the way. From teases to whether or not "Part Two" of Dune …

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Discussing Marvel's Echo (Spoilers!) 1:17:37

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Echo, the first-ever entry into Marvel’s new Spotlight banner, starring the mega-talented Alaqua Cox, dropped last week with a full five episodes. In this very special 50th episode of the Cosmic Circle podcast, Ayla Ruby, Brian Kitson, John Dotson and Alex Perez discuss Marvel's Echo. Maya Lopez as well as Kingpin Wilson Fisk are discussed, as well…

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Discussion (Spoilers eps. 1-5) 1:07:12

6M ago1:07:12

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Welcome back, campers, to another year at Camp Half-Blood, and the latest episode of The Cosmic Circle! We're big fans of the world of Percy Jackson over here and have been following along with the exciting adventure on Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The series stars Walker Scobell as Percy, the Demi-god son of Poseidon, who must ventur…

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The Best Movies of 2023 1:14:11

7M ago1:14:11

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Another year has gone by, and we've completed another revolution around the sun. 2023 was a fantastic year for movies, so The Cosmic Crew was excited to sit down and rank their top 5 of the year. From Barbie to The Color Purple to Bottoms and John Wick: Chapter 4, it was a lively chat, and an hour just isn't long enough for The Cosmic Circle. There…

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‘The Marvels' Discussion (Spoilers) 50:44

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It's another episode of Sloth Baby Productions... just kidding. The Cosmic Circle podcast is back, and we saw The Marvels just like (hopefully) all of you and had some thoughts about the return of Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). Their first big screen team-up featured Nick Fury (Samuel L…

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Loki Season 2 Finale Discussion 1:20:14

8M ago1:20:14

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Last Thursday, the final page in the book of Loki season 2 closed to a perhaps sacred timeline-shifting ending. The God of Mischief, as portrayed by Tom Hiddleston, sprouted horns and finally fulfilled his glorious purpose. Join host Ayla Ruby, along with Alex Perex, Uday Kataria, and Drew Reed, as they chat all things Loki season 2 finale. The Cos…

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Invincible Season 2 Discussion (Spoilers) 57:38

9M ago57:38

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Two long years after Omni-Man's betrayal, the season 2 premiere of Invincible, "A Lesson for Your Next Life," is here to mess with our heads even more. Mark Grayson, aka Invincible, is still trying to pick up the pieces and come to terms with the reality of his horrific dad, and we're all here for the doozy of a dimension-hopping ride. The Cosmic C…

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Halloween Horror Movies and Shows Discussion 1:16:48

9M ago1:16:48

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Join host Brian Kitson and fellow Cosmic Circus writers John Dotson and Wiktor Reinfuss (Vic) as they share some of their favorite films and television series that are perfect for the Halloween season! From Chucky to Scream, Dracula to Supernatural, these three discuss a wide array of scary films and shows that are sure to fill you with terror. Plu…

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Loki Season 2 Premiere Discussion 57:43

10M ago57:43

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The God of Mischief has returned, bringing his signature chaos with him in Loki Season 2! Tom Hiddleston picked up the not-quite-horned mantle again, returning as Loki Odinson this past week in an appropriately twisty sci-fi episode called "Ouroboros" written by Eric Martin. It's been two years since we left off on that dramatic scene with Sylvie (…

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Star Wars Ahsoka Season 1 Finale Discussion (Spoilers) 1:06:36

10M ago1:06:36

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The first season of Ahsoka has reached its conclusion on Disney+, delivering a strong season from the Lucasfilm property. After eight episodes, the adventures of Rosario Dawson's Jedi and her compatriots have concluded with a bigger threat now looming on the sidelines. With huge ramifications and the excitement of what's to come for these character…

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John Wick Movies Discussion (spoilers) 55:45

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Earlier this year, Keanu Reeves returned to the big screen as the titular assassin in John Wick: Chapter 4, arguably the most stylish and high-octane action franchise of our time. Directed by the talented Chad Stahelski and written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch, the film sees our dog-avenging anti-hero facing off against the High Table in anothe…

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LGBTQ+ Representation in Media 1:18:54

11M ago1:18:54

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As anyone can attest, representation of any kind is important in the media that we consume. With the makeup of our population being so diverse, between ethnicities, skin colors, genders, and sexualities, the characters and stories we see on screen and in books should represent that as well. While there's still a ton of work to be done for proper vi…

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Ahsoka Series Discussion (Spoilers) 59:28

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While Ahsoka may have lived a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, you don't have to jump into your X-Wing and fly off to Tatooine to see what she's up to, because Ahsoka, the new Star Wars series has arrived on Disney+! The series stars Rosario Dawson as the ex-Jedi knight as she and Sabine (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) search the galaxy for Grand Ad…

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Blue Beetle Movie Discussion (Spoilers) 1:05:11

11M ago1:05:11

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Xolo Maridueña stars as the scarab-tactic superhero Blue Beetle, which buzzed onto the big screen this past weekend. Blue Beetle, directed by Ángel Manuel Soto and written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, is the first live-action comic book film with a Hispanic lead. The long-anticipated picture is the third DC Studios release this year after Shazam! Fury…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 37: Secret Invasion Discussion 1:01:06

12M ago1:01:06

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Six weeks ago, Secret Invasion began its journey on Disney+. The first Marvel Studios series of 2023 has come and gone, and it has left quite an impression on fans of the MCU. Whether you've loved it or hated it, Secret Invasion has definitely left people talking. So with so many differing thoughts and opinions on this divisive show, The Cosmic Cir…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 36: 'Barbie' Movie Discussion 53:39

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After months of buzz, the live-action Barbie movie finally hit theaters this weekend, and we're diving deep into this episode of the Cosmic Circle. The world's most famous doll has been brought to life by writer-director Greta Gerwig and her professional partner Noah Baumbach. After seeing the massively successful box office, it's safe to say we're…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 35: Superman Discussion (Past and Future) 1:10:38

1y ago1:10:38

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With Superman & Lois finishing its third season, My Adventures with Superman on Max now, and Superman: Legacy beginning to assemble its cast, now is the perfect time to reflect on the greatest hero of them all: SUPERMAN! Featuring in 85 years of comics, radio, TV, film, animation, and live action, no character has had a greater impact on comic book…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 34: The Best 2023 Television Series So Far! 1:01:03

1y ago1:01:03

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The year is already half over, and it has been a cosmically wild ride. It feels like just yesterday we were all warming up a cup of eggnog for our Hawkeye rewatch and gearing up for the new year. New films and television shows have been released at a breakneck pace in 2023, and it's been hard to keep up with all the good stuff. (We've tried! Our Le…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 33: Top Movies of 2023 So Far! 53:13

1y ago53:13

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Can you believe we're already halfway through 2023? Time flies when there's so so many new films and television shows rolling out. There are so many standouts and quite a few upsets as well, that it almost seems impossible to keep up with everything that comes out in a year. Now that we're six months into the year, we here at The Cosmic Circus want…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 32: 'Secret Invasion' Episode 1 (Spoilers!) 1:02:18

1y ago1:02:18

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Secret Invasion has finally arrived on Disney+, ending our dry spell of Marvel Studios content on the streaming service. This six-episode series sees the return of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) as you've never seen him before. The world has changed so much after the Snap, so much so that Fury doesn't know what to expect anymore. Secret Invasion has…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 31: 'The Flash' Movie Discussion (Spoilers!) 57:13

1y ago57:13

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After a decade since it was first announced, The DCEU's The Flash has finally arrived in theaters. It's been a long journey to bring Barry Allen and his powers of lightning speed to the silver screen, but fans of the witty speedster are excited to finally see the final product. With the arrival of The Flash, the beginning of the end has begun for t…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 30: 'Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse' 1:13:19

1y ago1:13:19

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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse has finally arrived in theaters, continuing the adventures of Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), and all our other favorite spider-people from Marvel Comics. Following the events of 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Miles steps out of his universe into a larger spider-web of the…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 29: 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Discussion (SPOILERS) 55:45

1y ago55:45

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After a long wait, the Guardians of the Galaxy are back. This past weekend, James Gunn delivered the third and perhaps most emotionally resonant entry in the cosmic saga, titled Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3. Star-lord aka Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) is still reeling from the loss of Gamora (Zoe Saldana), and the team is adjusting to their new pla…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 28: Mandalorian Season 3 Recap (Spoilers) 58:23

1y ago58:23

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Watch out for spoilers from season 3 and the season finale of The Mandalorian! Season 3 of The Mandalorian concluded on Wednesday with Chapter 24: The Return. Expectations were high for the finale, which continued the story of The Mandalorian, aka Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal/Brendan Wayne/Lateef Crowder), and adorable found family, the Child, aka Grog…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 27: Journey to 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' 1:09:51

1+ y ago1:09:51

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Guardians of the Galaxy was one of the first entries in the MCU to take fans to the stars, bringing the cosmos into the spotlight. With humble beginnings as a rag-tag team of A-holes thrust together by fate and bad luck, the group grew into a family full of love and harassment. The Guardians have faced some tough moments together, but have always c…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 26: Marvels Trailer & Star Wars Celebration 2023 Discussion 1:00:12

1+ y ago1:00:12

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It's a great time to be a Star Wars fan! Not only has The Mandalorian returned to our screens over on Disney+, but this past weekend the biggest gathering in the galaxy happened in London, with the 2023 Star Wars Celebration. Across the four days, tons of announcements and trailers dropped for what's to come to a galaxy far, far, away. So of course…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 25: Shazam! Fury of the Gods Discussion 51:28

1+ y ago51:28

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Join host Ayla Ruby and fellow writers Brian Kitson and Wiktor Reinfuss as they discuss Shazam: Fury of the Gods. The trio talks about what worked for them and what didn’t in this latest DC Studios adaption. They discuss cameos, post-credit scenes, and even the somewhat controversial product placement. And if that wasn’t enough, the writers also an…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 24: HBO's The Last of Us Season 1 Discussion (SPOILERS) 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

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If there's one show that people can't seem to stop talking about recently it's The Last of Us. HBO build another hit, which audiences can't get enough of. That includes us here at The Cosmic Circus, so of course we had to jump on Zoom for The Last of Us discussion podcast, capping the end of an excellent season. Join host Brian Kitson and fellow wr…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 23: Quantumania Q&A 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

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In this episode, host Ayla Ruby, along with fellow podcasters Brian Kitson, and Anthony Flagg delve into everything from Jonathan Majors' Kang to our thoughts on Cassie Lang's future. And although he couldn't be on the podcast in person, cosmic writer Alex Perez answered some of those curious inquiries in writing. (SPOILER warning for Ant-man and t…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 22: The Mandalorian Season 3 Discussion 56:01

1+ y ago56:01

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It's been over two years since the last season of The Mandalorian, but finally, Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu are back. Join host Brian Kitson, along with fellow Cosmic Circus writers Anthony Flagg and Wiktor Reinfuss, as they break down the Mandalorian season 3 premiere and share their predictions for the rest of the season. What are your th…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 21: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Review and Multiverse Saga (SPOILERS) 47:25

1+ y ago47:25

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Cosmic Circus writers Ayla Ruby, Anthony Flagg and Alex Perez discuss the latest Marvel film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Warning for HEAVY SPOILERS as well as some hints and spoilers about the future of the Multiverse Saga shared by Alex Perez. Podcast credits and show notesContributors/Writers Alex PerezAnthony FlaggAyla RubyExecutive Produ…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 20: The Marvel Cinematic Multiverse 59:04

1+ y ago59:04

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Now that the Infinity Saga has come to a close, Marvel Studios is ready to expand its cinematic universe in some big ways, by creating a multiverse. The Marvel Cinematic Multiverse is as confusing as it is epic, with rules and layers that are just becoming apparent. Don't worry though, co-host Brian and Ayla are joined by The Cosmic Circus writer A…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 19: Journey to Quantumania 1:01:18

1+ y ago1:01:18

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In the latest episode of The Cosmic Circle, Brian, Ayla, and Anthony discuss Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and the Wasp's (Evangeline Lilly) journey to Quantumania. The trio looks back at the Ant-family journey, beginning with Ant-Man through their last appearance in Avengers: Endgame, as well as speculate about what to expect from these pint-sized heroes in…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 18: New DC Slate Discussion - Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters 54:03

1+ y ago54:03

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In this episode, Brian, Anthony, and Drew discuss the recent unveiling of the new DC Slate by James Gunn! These three were super excited to break down and discuss all eleven announced projects from the beginning part of the first chapter of the DCU: Gods and Monsters. Join them as they explore these newly announced DC films and movies, as well as o…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 17: Daredevil - The Story Continues 51:28

1+ y ago51:28

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In this episode, Brian, Ayla, and Anthony discuss Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock aka Daredevil, and his future appearances in the MCU such as in Disney+ series Echo and Daredevil: Born Again! [Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again, Echo, Hawkeye, and She-Hulk.] You can listen to the podcast below, or directly on Spotify, or …

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 16: Daredevil - The Story So Far 50:57

1+ y ago50:57

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In this episode, Brian, Ayla, and Anthony discuss Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock aka Daredevil, from the Netflix series to his recent appearances in the MCU. A future episode will discuss what lies ahead for Daredevil in the MCU, so follow us and stay tuned! WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Netflix's Daredevil, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Hawke…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 15: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Discussion (SPOILERS) 44:34

1+ y ago44:34

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In this episode, Brian, Ayla, and Uday discuss the latest Marvel movie to hit theaters Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. (Coming to Disney+ February 1, 2023.) If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting it via The Cosmic Circus Patreon, following us on Twitter @mycosmiccircus, or joining our Discord. Episode 14: Black Panther: Wakanda Forev…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 14: James Gunn and the State of the DC Universe 1:02:09

1+ y ago1:02:09

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In this episode, Brian, Ayla, and Anthony discuss the past, present and future of DC films now that James Gunn has taken charge. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting it via The Cosmic Circus Patreon, following us on Twitter @mycosmiccircus, or joining our Discord. Episode 14: James Gunn and the State of the DC Universe 00:18 – Intr…

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 13: MCU 2022 Year in Review 53:48

1+ y ago53:48

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In this episode, Brian, Ayla, and Anthony discuss 2022's Marvel films and series such as She-Hulk, Wakanda Forever, and Moon Knight, and what they're looking forward to in the MCU's Phase 5. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting it via The Cosmic Circus Patreon, following us on Twitter @mycosmiccircus, or joining our Discord. Timest…

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The Cosmic Circle Ep. 12: Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness Discussion 59:35

2y ago59:35

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In this podcast episode, The Cosmic Circus writers Uday, Julia, Brian, and Drew review and discuss the latest Marvel movie - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Along with discussion about the movie as a whole and its lead character Doctor Stephen Strange played by Benedict Cumberbatch, there's significant discussion about Elizabeth Olsen'…

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The Cosmic Circle Ep. 11: Moon Knight Overall Series and Future Discussion 50:54

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In this episode, The Cosmic Circus writers Brian, Ayla, and Drew discuss Marvel's Moon Knight series overall and what they think might happen going forward with the characters. Show notes: This episode was recorded on 5/7/2022 Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on PixabayBy The Cosmic Circus

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The Cosmic Circle Episode 10: Moon Knight Episodes 1 and 2 Discussion 54:41

2+ y ago54:41

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In this episode The Cosmic Circus writers Brian, Ayla, Drew, and Uday discuss the first two episodes of Marvel's Moon Knight series. Show notes: This episode was recorded on 4/10/2022 Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on PixabayBy The Cosmic Circus

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The Cosmic Circle Episode 9: 'The Batman' Review and Future of the Franchise Discussion (SPOILERS) 1:05:30

2+ y ago1:05:30

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In this exciting episode The Cosmic Circus writers Emily, Ayla, Drew and Uday discuss The Batman and the possible future of the franchise. SPOILERS for the movie are discussed so of course it's best you go see the Robert Pattinson starring film, now in theaters before you listen to this podcast!Show notes:This episode was recorded on 3/13/2022Super…

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