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Tatooine Sons is a weekly conversation between a dad and his two sons about the biggest pop culture films and TV franchises. We believe that pop culture is the mythology of this generation; that there is a story written on our souls and that these “myths” speak to that story. That’s why we talk about Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Lord of the Ring and more.
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New Comic Book Day - Deadpool and Wolverine in the Comics (Season 7 Episode 23)
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In this episode, we dive into one of the most baffling relationships in comic book history: Deadpool and Wolverine. Initially introduced as a villain, Deadpool's interactions with Wolverine have evolved into a dynamic mix of animosity and reluctant camaraderie. We'll explore their violent and often hilarious encounters and speculate on how this wil…
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A Post Endgame MCU Therapy Session (Season 7 Episode 22)
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In this episode, recorded before the release of Deadpool and Wolverine and San Diego Comic-Con, we reflect on the unusual period since the end of Phase 3 of the MCU. This episode serves as a therapy session to discuss the mixed bag of films and shows in Phases 4 and 5. We dive into Phase 4 films like Black Widow, Shang-Chi, and Spider-Man: No Way H…
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Reexamining The Sequel Trilogy: The Rise of Skywalker (Season 7 Episode 21)
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In this episode, we dive deep into the monumental challenge faced by The Rise of Skywalker when it hit theaters in December 2019. Tasked with concluding the 9-film Skywalker Saga and reuniting a divided fan base, the film was promised to be "satisfying." But did it deliver? We'll kick off with a brief intro, followed by a discussion about Solo: A S…
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Comic Book Wednesday - Captain America: Brave New World (Season 7 Episode 20)
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In this episode, we delve into the first real look at Captain America: Brave New World. This film is set to pull numerous storylines from the comic book universe, and we're here to explore what fans can expect. Join us as we discuss the trailer's highlights, the return to the gritty and grounded themes of the original Captain America movies, and th…
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Our Favorite MCU Movies (Season 7 Episode 19)
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Over the 4th of July weekend, we embarked on an epic Marvel Cinematic Universe marathon, revisiting some of the greatest moments in Marvel movie history. Now, we're each sharing our favorite MCU films and why we love them so much. In this episode, Nate dives into the mystical world of Doctor Strange, exploring its themes of time, reality, and perce…
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Reconsidering The Sequel Trilogy: The Las Jedi (Season 7 Episode 18)
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In this episode of Tatooine Sons: A Pop Culture Podcast, we're diving deep into the most controversial film in the Star Wars saga: *The Last Jedi*. Join us as we revisit the movie that launched our podcast and explore why it holds the top spot in our ranking of Star Wars films. We kick things off with a fun story about a Twitter exchange with Heavy…
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Deadpool and the Rise of the Comic Book Antihero (Season 7 Episode 17)
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Get ready for a deep dive into the world of Deadpool on Tatooine Sons: A Pop Culture Podcast! In this episode, we’re exploring the creation of Deadpool and how this unconventional character sparked a new era of anti-heroes in comic books. Join us as we trace Deadpool’s journey from a 1991 villain inspired by Teen Titans' Deathstroke to the wisecrac…
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Why We Can't Keep Quiet About A Quiet Place: Day 1 (Season 7 Episode 16)
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We're not typically horror movie enthusiasts, but there's one franchise that captivates us with its terrifying brilliance. What makes it stand out is the same reason we love Japanese-language, English-subtitled monster movies: the compelling story and characters. Stay tuned as we dive into it. We'll share our overall thoughts on A Quiet Place: Day …
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Reconsidering the Sequel Trilogy: The Force Awakens (Season 7 Episode 15)
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Ten years ago, Disney's Star Wars was making waves with the production of The Force Awakens, the first film in what would become known as The Sequel Trilogy. Over the past decade, these films have sparked both celebration and debate among fans. Starting this week, and throughout July, we'll be revisiting Episodes 7, 8, and 9, and peeking into the f…
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What's So SUPER About Supmerman? (Season 7 Episode 14)
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In this episode, we’re diving into the world of Superman, the hero who represents truth, justice, and the American way, and who changed the landscape of comics and movies forever.New Comic Book Releases: Batman #150 Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 Venom #35 Miles Morales Spider-Man #22 Doctor Strange #17 What We’re Reading: Sam discusses the latest Tr…
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Ranking the Bruce Waynes (Season 7 Episode 13)
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In this special episode, recorded on the 35th anniversary of the 1989 Batman release, we're diving into a debate that's sure to get you saying, "You wanna get nuts? Let’s get nuts." To celebrate this milestone, we listened to Nate’s interview with the legendary Batman producer Michael Uslan, which inspired us to rank the actors who have played Bruc…
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Our Thoughts on The Bad Batch (Season 7 Episode 12)
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It's the final episode in our series on Star Wars Animation. This time, we're talking all about The Bad Batch. Spoile: It's not our favorite! But there is still a LOT to love about the show, including classic Star Wars themes of redemption and more. Join us as we celebrate what we love about it. We've got SO MUCH more to share about the show and ev…
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Comic Book Wednesday: The Ultimate Universe (Season 7 Episode 11)
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It's Comic Book Wednesday! This week, we're looking at The Marvel Ultimate Univers - an imprint that features reimagined versions of classic Marvel characters in an alternate universe. The Ultimate Universe is set on Earth-1610, where characters have new origins and modern-day retellings of their origin stories like one where Ultimate Spider-Man ge…
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Inside Out 2: An Alternative Perspective (Season 7 Episode 10)
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Inside Out 2 has blown away already high expectations at the box office over the first two weekends. On this episode we share what we loved about it, and why we felt that the main plot element of the film - the sense of self - came up a bit short. We've got SO MUCH more to share about the show and everything going on around it. Read it all HERE. Su…
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Our Thoughts On Star Wars Resistance (Season 7 Episode 9)
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Any Star Wars Resistance fans out there? It's a show that never seems to get the love it deserves. Only two seasons in length, but a crazy ride with Kaz, Tam, Neeku, Yeagar, Bucket that the rest of Team Fireball. Join us as we talk about what was... and what COULD have been. We've got SO MUCH more to share about the show and everything going on aro…
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Comic Books Wednesday: Transformers (Season 7 Episode 8)
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The newest Transformers comic books series is definitely more than meets the eye. Crazy stories and characters and depth of emotion that have Nate and Sam begging for more. Even if you don't usually read comics, you'l want to hear about this series. We break down the first 7 issues along with a discussion about The Last Ronin and the comics hitting…
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Star Wars: The Acolyte - Destiny CROSSOVER Episode with The SWU (Season 7 Episode 7)
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Well, what do we have here? It's a special crossover episode with Ben, Hannah, and Dominic of The Star Wars Underworld to discuss the third episode of ‘The Acolyte’, “Destiny”. Check out ALL The SWU shows! https://linktr.ee/theswu We've got SO MUCH more to share about the show and everything going on around it. Read it all HERE. Subscribe to our SU…
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Our Thoughts on Star Wars Rebels. (Season 7 Episode 6)
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This one is a love letter. Spoiler alert - we believe Star Wars Rebels to be not only the greatest Star Wars animated series, but one of the greatest Star Wars stories of all time. Join us as we get kind of emotional sharing our love for Ezra, Kanan, Hera, Sabine, Zeb, Chopper and more. We've got SO MUCH more to share about the show and everything …
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Batman: Gotham By Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age (Comic Book Wednesday - Season 7 Episode 5)
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It's another Comic Books Wednesday! In addition to a rundown of the releases you need to head to the store to pick up, we're diving deep into Batman: Gotham By Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age. We've got SO MUCH more to share about the show and everything going on around it. Read it all HERE. Subscribe to our SUBSTACK to stay up to date (completely FR…
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Ranking the Top 5 Live Action Star Wars Series (Season 7 Episode 4)
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Taking a week off from The Acolyte hype to let the show settle and everyone get the chance to watch the first few episodes. Instead, we're ranking the 5 previous LIVE ACTION Star Wars Shows. Who gets first? Any surprises? And is Andor really Star Wars? We've got SO MUCH more to share about the show and everything going on around it. Read it all HER…
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Thoughts on The Clone Wars (Star Wars Animation Series - Season 7 Episode 3)
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Star Wars animation is where The Sons love for a galaxy far, far away really got its start. In June, we're looking at the four major animated series, beginning with the first and longest running: The Clone Wars. We've got SO MUCH more to share about the show and everything going on around it. Read it all HERE. Subscribe to our SUBSTACK to stay up t…
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The Ultimates #1 (Comic Book Wednesday - Season 7 Episode 2)
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The Ultimates #1 releases today along with a slew of other amazing comic books! Join Nate, Sam and Dad as they discuss what new comics are out, what they're currently reading, and so much more. We've got SO MUCH more to share about the show and everything going on around it. Read it all HERE. Subscribe to our SUBSTACK to stay up to date (completely…
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What Is The Acolyte? (Season 7 Episode 1)
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Today is a GREAT DAY! After a 6 month hiatus (we'll explain on the episode) the podcast is back and ready to talk about The Acolyte. Join Samuel the Hutt, BB-N8 (Nate) and Dad as they give their thoughts on the new High Republic series just a few short hours before it releases on Disney+. We've got SO MUCH more to share about the show and everythin…
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Is Godzilla Minus One theSecret to Fixing What's Wrong With Disney?
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Godzilla Minus One is a surprising hit! We've seen it, and we think it's the secret that Disney has been looking for to bring people back to the cinema to watch the MCU, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney animation. PLUS: We discuss next year's surprising NEW installment in The Lord of the Rings franchise and give our thoughts on Dave Filoni's new job wi…
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Dive deep into the ever-expanding galaxy of the "Ahsoka" series on Disney+. As the nebulous trails of Ezra Bridger and the enigmatic Grand Admiral Thrawn converge, the saga reveals complexities that will leave every Star Wars aficionado gasping for breath. Unpack the evolution of Ahsoka Tano post-"Rebels" and delve into the intricate, often straine…
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