WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2026 release "Masters of the Universe" or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Masters of the Universe is a brand-new live-action retelling of the nostalgic story of He-Man, based on the Mattel toy line. It was a 1980s Filmation cartoon, a 1987 Dolph Lungren live-action movie, a 2002 reboot, and eventually a new series on Netflix directed by Kevin Smith. The film is directed by Travis Knight and stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam / He-Man, as well as Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, Kristen Wiig, Morena Baccarin, and Idris Elba.

The story is not an exact retelling of the classic story. At one point, Adam is sent to Earth, where he loses his power sword. He recovers it and has to face Skeletor.

Raymond Padilla rejoins the podcast to review this film. Ray runs rpad.tv and is a content creator. In this episode, they talk about the incredible character depictions and how realistic and true to the lore the characters are. They discuss the portion of the film on Earth and its reliance on humor. Also, certain plot choices and post-credits scenes offer good talking points.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2026 Disney release "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" or do not mind hearing key plot points.

The Mandalorian and Grogu are the latest feature films in the Star Wars universe. It is the first theatrical release since 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker." It is a continuation of the Disney+ television series The Mandalorian and takes place following the events of season three. It stars Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian—who was also portrayed on set by Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder—alongside Jeremy Allen White, Jonny Coyne, Martin Scorsese, and Sigourney Weaver. In the film, Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic to rescue Rotta the Hutt in exchange for information on a target.

JC Reifenberg is the owner of the Scum and Villainy Cantina and has been covering Star Wars on this podcast since the beginning. He is currently fundraising for a new Cantina. For more information and to invest, visit https://scumandvillainycantina.com/.

In this episode, they cover the film's storyline and its impact on the series and the overall Star Wars timeline. They discuss the evolution of Grogu and speculate on his impact on the greater Star Wars storyline. They also speculate if these characters will continue to have stories that spin out of the show and this film.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2026 Marvel Studios/Disney+ release "Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2" or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Matt Murdoch returns as the storyline of Daredevil continues in the revival of the original Netflix series that ran three seasons. In this second season, Marvel continues to weave plot points from the original series into the storyline, as well as the greater arc of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The show stars Charlie Cox as Matt Murdoch/Daredevil and Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin.

Podcast host and stand-up comedian Eddie Pence returns to the show to review this latest installment. Daredevil: Born Again season 2 consists of eight episodes. In this podcast, Eddie discusses the fantastic performances from the whole cast, including the reemergence of Jessica Jones and the evolution of the villain Bullseye.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2026 Star Wars/Disney+ release "Maul: Shadow Lord" or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Maul: Shadow Lord is an 8-episode animated series set in the Star Wars timeline. It takes place after the events of The Clone Wars and is before Maul's appearance in Star Wars: Rebels. Maul used to be known as Darth Maul, an apprentice of Darth Sidious in 1999's Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Maul has also appeared in the live-action film Solo. Get all that?

JC Reifenberg, the Hall of Justice Star Wars Insider, rejoins the podcast to discuss this animated series. It introduces new characters including Brander Lawson and his son Riley, Jedi Master Eeko-Dio-Daki and his apprentice Devon Izara. It stars Sam Witwer, Dennis Haysbert, Richard Ayoade, and Hall of Justice veterans Vanessa Marshall (ep. 176) and Steve Blum (ep. 103)

In this episode, JC explains why the Empire is so threatening at this point in the timeline. They discuss Maul's long and complicated history, and where this show fits in.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen Season 4 of the 2026 Amazon Prime series "Invincible" or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Invincible is an animated superhero series created by Robert Kirkman for the streaming service Amazon Prime Video, based on the comic book series he co-created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. Season four picks up right after season 3 and involves the return of his father, Omni-Man, from exile. Mark is thrust into a galactic war while juggling his home life and the fallout from season three.

Luke Spear returns to the podcast. He reviewed the earlier seasons of Invincible on the show. In this episode, he discusses the impact of Nolan's return, the overall storytelling, and whether the show's violence is gratuitous. Spear also praises the enormous voice cast, praising the performance.

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Acclaimed actor and voice actor Clancy Brown has been prolific in films and television since the 1980s. In the superhero genre, he is perhaps best known as the voice of Lex Luthor from Superman: The Animated Series and subsequent shows in the DC animated universe. Film credits include The Shawshank Redemption, Starship Troopers, The Express, Promising Young Woman, and John Wick: Chapter 4. On television, he was in The Penguin, Gen V, The Flash, Daredevil, The Punisher, The Mandalorian, and Billions.

Voice roles in addition to Luthor include Mr. Krabs in SSpongeBob SquarePants Gargoyles, Spider-Man, Batman Beyond, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Rick & Morty. These are just a fraction of the many roles in this iconic career.

In this episode, Brown discusses auditioning for Superman and being cast as Lex Luthor. He talks extensively about the Penguin, Gen V, and his various voice roles. He also talks about the great actors he has worked with over his long career.

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Michael McCuistion, Lolita Ritmanis, and Kristopher Carter, collectively known as Dynamic Music Partners, have created music for a variety of different genres, including TV series, independent films, video games, and live performance events. They have all won individual awards, but collectively, they have earned 28 Emmy Award nominations and 6 Annie Award nominations as composers for Marvel’s Avengers Assemble, Batman: The Brave And The Bold, Justice League, Teen Titans, Batman Beyond, The Zeta Project, and The New Batman Superman Adventures.

Kristopher Carter has been on this show before. Back in 2015, Episode 20, Carter came on the podcast to discuss his career. He teased that he would return with Michael and Lolita, and he made good on that promise in this episode.

Topics include: how they got their start, the process of scoring animation. They also discuss great moments in the DC animated universe, including working on the Batman and Superman animated series in the 1990s. They also discuss how the late composer Shirley Walker hired them and introduced them into the superhero world.

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Iconic voice actor Cam Clarke makes his second appearance on the show. His first was with his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle co-stars Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen, and Townsend Coleman (Episode 148). Clarke began his career at six years old on TV’s The King Family Show. Cam’s solo career began in the early 1980s, and he quickly became a prolific voice-over actor, lending his voice to numerous animated series and video games. His most famous role is Leonardo in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is the favorite villain of numerous fans as Liquid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid games.

Other roles include He-Man in the 2002 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Kaneda in the anime classic Akira, Max Sterling in Robotech, the tween idol Heath Burns in the original Monster High, and, continuing a legacy, Simba in The Lion King franchise.

He comes from a family that has been in the entertainment business for over 100 years. He chronicles his family's incredible history in a new book, “Now They’re All Here, Over 100 Years of Entertainment From America’s First Family of Song.”

The King Family has been performing together (and with solo careers) since the 1920s: vaudeville, radio, musical films of the 1940s, kitschy sci-fi from the 1950s, tours across the country, recordings in musical genres from jazz and big band to Broadway and pop, even cartoons and video games.

In this episode, Clarke discusses his family’s rich entertainment heritage and how the book tells those stories. He also talks about his iconic career, spending particular time on He-Man, The Tick, and the 1990s animated Spider-Man series, where he played Mr. Fantastic.

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