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In this episode of TV Podcast Industries, John, Chris, and Derek dive deep into Ironheart Episode 5, as Riri faces magical upgrades, AI betrayals, and rising threats.

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With one of our team lost in another realm, John and Derek return to discuss Ironheart Episode 4 "Bad Magic" in our spoiler-filled podcast. We may have gushed a little too much about the MCU arrival of one of our favourite Marvel witches but we make no apologies.

Ironheart Episode 4 "Bad Magic" Details

Directed by Angela Barnes

Written by Amir Sulaiman

Episode Synopsis:

Knowing that Parker Robbins, aka The Hood is on her trail, Riri analyzes the piece of The Hood’s cloak she recovered, which she discovers is an an...

The Sandman has returned for it's second and final Season on Netflix but unfortunately John and Derek are going too be a bit late with our podcasts about the show because we're on holidays until the middle of July.

Until we return we want to hear your thoughts on the first six chapter season 2 please send them to feedback@tvpodcastindustries.com join us on facebook at facebook.com/groups/tvpodcastindustries or you can record your thoughts for the podcast directly from our website tvpodcastindustries.com by clicking the “Send Voicemail” button.

We can't wait to hear...

It’s time to chat about Ironheart Episode 3 "We In Danger, Girl" in our spoiler filled podcast all about it. Make sure you have watched all three episodes before you listen along.

Ironheart Episode 3 "We In Danger, Girl" Details

Directed by Samantha Bailey

Written by Francesca Gailes & Jacqueline J. Gailes

Episode Synopsis:

While celebrating their successful operation against TNNL at Parker's  headquarters, Clown plays around with Parker's mysterious hood. But before Riri and Clown can investigate more, his right hand man John angrily confronts them.

Parker calms the...

John, Chris and Derek are back to chat about Ironheart Episode 2 "Will the Real NATALIE Please Stand Up?" as our favourite new MCU character arrives as Riri's best friend Natalie takes center stage.

Ironheart Episode 2 "Will the Real NATALIE Please Stand Up?" Details

Directed by Sam Bailey

Written by Malarie Howard

Episode Synopsis:

Still in need of parts to complete her suit in time for the TNNL heist, Riri reaches out to an underground Tech dealer, Joe McGillicuddy, and easily blackmails him into helping her.

She soon...

Welcome back fellow Defenders the full team are back to chat all about Ironheart Episode 1 "Take Me Home" a brand new series on Disney Plus begins today. Our spoiler filled chat is available now so make sure you've watched the episode before listening.

Ironheart Episode 1 "Take Me Home" Details

Directed by Sam Bailey

Written by Chinaka Hodge

Episode Synopsis:

After returning to college from Wakanda and getting a taste of her true abilities, Riri Williams realises she’s unable to achieve her goals without a major influx of money. Sh...

In our Last of Us Season 2 Wrap up podcast Derek and John discuss a few more of our thoughts on the season, chat about your feedback and finally reveal the answers and winner of our Last of Us Pub Quiz.

Last of Us End of The World Pub Quiz Answers:

A dog

The end has come and John and Derek chat about The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 7 Convergence. The season culminates with the same excellent acting, writing and production that have been hallmarks of the show. We can't wait for the story to continue next season.

We also have the final question in our Last of Us World's End Pub Quiz.

Question 7 is: What is the name of the children’s book that Ellie picks up in the bookstore?

That's it the final question is out all other questions are available in the Pub Qu...

Happy Birthdays Ellie as we're chatting about the penultimate episode of the season in our The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 6 "The Price" in spoiler filled detail.

We also have the next question in our Last of Us World's End Pub Quiz.

Question 6 is: What two flavours of cake does Joel get for Ellie’s 15th and 17th birthdays?

All other questions are available in the Pub Quiz section of our website here: https://tvpodcastindustries.com

Gather all 7 correct answers and email us at the end of the season to feedback@tv...

John and Derek chat about The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 5 "Feel Her Love" in spoiler filled detail. With threats coming from all sides, infected, Seraphites and WLFs close in on Dina and Ellie in this intense episode.

We also have the next question in our Last of Us World's End Pub Quiz.

Question 5 is: According to the Pinnacle Presents marquee what band were due to play the theatre where Ellie and Dina were staying according to the remaining letters?

You can just provide the remaining letters if you can't work out the...

Derek and John are back again to discuss Ellie and Dinah in Seattle on The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 4 "Day One" in spoiler filled detail. Exceptional storytelling with some truly beautiful scenery it's one of the best shows on TV right now.

We also have the next question in our Last of Us World's End Pub Quiz. A two part question this time.

Question 4 is: What are the surnames of the three astronauts that Ellie remarks about, who burnt up in their space capsule on their mission to the moon and reminds her of...

We're back in the cinema for the 36th MCU Movie and our Thunderbolts* Movie Review. The final movie in Phase 5 is great fun but has such a strong heart to it. We'd highly recommend going to see this in the cinema.

Spoiler Filled Synopsis for Thunderbolts

Directed by - Julius Onah

Story by - Eric Pearson

Screenplay by - Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo

Since her sister Natasha died. Yelena Belova has just been going through the motions. Successfully complete her mission, go home alone, think about what she’s...

John and Derek are back again to discuss The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 "The Path" in spoiler filled detail. It is a chance for a breath following last week's episode. The character work, writing, directing and acting are on top form again this week.

We also provide the next question in our Last of Us World's End Pub Quiz.

Question 3 is: When Ellie arrives in Joel's house there are two carved birds on his workbench? What birds are they? For an extra point what other carved animal is in the room?

All...

We've reached the end of season 1 and we're back with our Daredevil Born Again Wrap Up and the answers for our Josie's Bar Quiz questions. We announce the winner of the goodie pack and discuss all of your awesome feedback.

Josie's Bar Quiz Questions and Answers

Episode 1 “Heaven’s Half Hour” Question: What is the name of the 20-year bottle of whiskey that Josie keeps behind the bar?

Answer: O’Melveny’s

Episode 2 “Optics” Question: While on another dinner date, what is the dream destination that Heather and Matt discuss and what would they...

Well it's time for Derek and John to discuss The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 2 "Through The Valley" in spoiler filled detail. If you've reached this point without knowing what happened then our hearts go out to you. We chat about all the big moments in the episode.

We also provide the next question in our Last of Us World's End Pub Quiz.

Question 2 is: What is the maximum psi on the flamethrower used by Tommy to take down the Bloater infected?

All other questions are available in the Pub Quiz section of...

It's finale time as Derek and John get together to discuss every minute of Daredevil Born Again Episode 9 "Straight to Hell". A fantastic and shocking episode that sets our expectations at an all time high for season 2.

Directed by Jason Benson & Aaron Moorhead

Written by Dario Scardepane & Heather Bellson

Daredevil Born Again Episode 9 "Straight To Hell" Synopsis

A year before the assassination attempt at Mayor Fisk’s Black and White Ball, Vanessa visits Benjamin Poindexter in a mental hospital and asks him to kill Nelson—who is working on a case whic...

Derek and John are back to chat about The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 1 "Future Days" in spoiler filled detail. We chat about all the new characters and new threats for the season season.

We also kick off our Last of Us World's End Pub Quiz.

Question 1 is: What animal is the 2003 July Employee of the Month at the abandoned market that Ellie and Dina check out?

All other questions are available in the Pub Quiz section of our website here: https://tvpodcastindustries.com

Gather all 7 correct answers and email us...

Chris returns to join Derek to chat all about Daredevil Born Again Episode 8 "Isle of Joy". A notable difference this week with excellent direction from Benson and Moorhead we discuss it all.

Directed by Jason Benson & Aaron Moorhead

Written by Dario Scardepane & Jesse Wigutow

Daredevil Born Again Episode 8 "Isle of Joy" Synopsis

Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter is moved from solitary confinement to General Population on Mayor Fisk's orders hoping his life will be put at risk. Worried for his life he tries to make a deal with Matt to secure his release. But...

Derek and John get together to chat all about Daredevil Born Again Episode 7 "Art for Art's Sake". There are some really great moments this week but we really wanted to see the story of Muse play out over a few episodes.

Directed by David Boyd

Written by Jill Blankenship

Daredevil Born Again Episode 7 "Art for Art's Sake" Synopsis

As Angela Del Toro recovers from the attack by Muse she tells Matt Murdock and the police that she was saved by Daredevil and gives them directions to his lair.

Inspector...

Double the DD fun this week as we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in Daredevil Born Again Episode 5 "With Interest" and things come to a head in Episode 6 "Excessive Force. Chris, John and Derek go deep on the episodes as always so make sure you've watched both before you join us.

Episode 5 Directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff

Episode 5 Written by Grainne Godfree

Daredevil Born Again Episode 5 "With Interest" Synopsis

On Saint Patrick's Day 2027, Matt Murdock goes to New York Mutual bank to discuss a loan for his law firm Murdock and McDuffie.

Our full team finally gets back together to chat all about Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 "Sic Semper Systema". Chris, John and Derek go deep on this episode to chat all about the drivers and pushes for the characters to revert to type and an appearance from Frank Castle.

Directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff

Written by David Feige and Jesse Wigutow

Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 "Sic Semper Systema" Synopsis

Matt Murdock is confronted by Hector Ayala's niece, Angela del Toro, who believes the police are responsible for his death. Murdock comforts her with...

The Defenders are back with our case notes for Daredevil Born Again Episode 3 "Hollow of His Hand". We go spoiler filled as always, so make sure you've watched the episode before listening to our podcast.

Directed by Micheal Cuesta

Written by Matt Corman and Chris Ord

Daredevil Born Again Episode 2 Cast

Josie's Bar Quiz

During...

It's time for a mega battle in the finale with Invincible 308 "I Thought You'd Never Shut Up".

Invincible 308 "I Thought You'd Never Shut Up" Details

Created by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker

Episode Written by: Robert Kirkman

Directed by: Sol Choi

Synopsis: The Viltrimite, Conquest, has been dispatched to Earth to kill Mark for not taking the planet. As they battle across the planet Mark learns that conquest just does this for fun but he is lonely in his solitude. 

In their battle Conquest destroys city a...

Derek and John are back with our case notes for Daredevil Born Again Episode 2 "Optics". We're going into full spoiler filled detail once again, so make sure you've watched the episode before listening to our podcast.

Directed by Micheal Cuesta

Written by Matt Corman and Chris Ord

Daredevil Born Again Episode 2 Cast

Josie's Bar Quiz

...

In the most Invincible filled episode of Invincible so far as Chris and Derek chat all about Invincible Season 3 Episode 7 "What Have I Done?".

Invincible 307 "What Have I Done?" Details

Created by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker

Episode Written by: Robert Kirkman

Directed by: Haylee Herrick

Synopsis: Mark didn’t murder Angstrom Levee. He dragged his crushed body through a vortex to his allies The Technicians where he was restored. Many months later Angstrom and many different Invincibles from other realities arrive on Earth.

Their mission is...

It's been a long long time coming but your Defenders are back as John and Derek return to discuss Daredevil Born Again Episode 1. We're going into full spoiler filled detail on the return of Daredevil, so make sure you've watched the episode before listening to our podcast.

Directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead

Written by Dario Scardapane

Daredevil Born Again Episode 1 Cast

Josie's...

Chris and Derek are back to chat about probably the best episode of the series so far as we discuss Invincible Season 3 Episode 6 "All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry".

Invincible 306 "All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry" Details

Created by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker

Supervising Director: Dan Duncan

Episode Written by: Ross Stracke and Simon Racioppa

Directed by: Jason Zurek

Synopsis: In Chicago Scott Duvall pays a visit to his sister Jessica and his niece Gretchen. Scott has some kinetic powers that Gretchen excitedly p...

It's been way too long since we were in the cinema so John and Derek are back for the 35th MCU movie Captain America Brave New World.

Synopsis for our Captain America Brave New World 2025 Review

Directed by - Julius Onah

Story by - Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson

Screenplay by - Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah and Peter Glanz

After being diagnosed with a terminal heart condition, Cantankerous General Thaddeus Ross turns his life around and is announced as the new US president promising...

Chris and Derek are back to chat about Invincible 305 "This Was Supposed To Be Easy". It's Prisons and Dragons as the earthbound criminals take central stage in a battle for leadership of The Order.

Invincible 305 "This Was Supposed To Be Easy" Details

Created by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker

Supervising Director: Dan Duncan

Episode Written by: Helen Shang

Directed by: Tanner Johnson

Synopsis: Eve and Mark need money to move out. But since being a superhero doesn’t come with a wage, Eve arranges for Invincible to...

Happy Valentine's Day. It's a new week and a new episode as Chris and Derek return to chat all about Invincible 304 "You Were My Hero" in spoiler filled detail.

Make sure you've watched the episode before you join us for this podcast.

Invincible 304 "You Were My Hero" Details

Created by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker

Supervising Director: Dan Duncan

Episode Written by: Tania Lotia

Directed by: Ian Abando

Synopsis: When Mark finds yet another drone spying on his family he breaks into the pentagon to...

For the last time today we're chatting heroes on Invincible 303 "You Want A Real Costume Right?" in spoiler filled detail.

Make sure you've watched the first three episodes of season three before you join us for this podcast.

Invincible 303 "You Want A Real Costume Right?" Synopsis

Created by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker

Supervising Director: Dan Duncan

Episode Written by: Jay Faerber

Directed by: Sol Choi

Invincible busts two bank robbers with Oliver in tow. But he won’t stay a watcher and Mark has...

It is a three episode premiere so we're back to discuss Invincible 302 "A Deal With The Devil" in spoiler filled detail. Make sure you've watched the episode before you join us for our podcast.

Our third podcast on Season 3 Episode 3 should be available on the feed later today.

Invincible 302 "A Deal With The Devil" Synopsis

Created by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker

Supervising Director: Dan Duncan

Episode Written by: Helen Leigh

Directed by: Haylee Herrick

As a younger agent for the Global Defence Agency, C...

Chris and Derek are back for the third season of Invincible with 301 "Who's Laughing Now". We discuss the first episode of three in spoiler filled detail.

Our discussions about the other two episodes will be available on the feed later today.

Invincible 301 "Who's Laughing Now" Synopsis

Created by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker

Supervising Director: Dan Duncan

Episode Written by: Simon Racioppa

Directed by: Jason Zurek

Following his return from another dimension after murdering Angstrom Levee, Mark trains with the Global Defence Agency. Getting st...

Derek and John chat all about the action adventure of Star Wars Skeleton Crew Season 1. We discuss all 8 episodes in one podcast. A fun show that got better and better as it went on. We hope we'll see more of these characters and the cast in the future.

Skeleton Crew Season 1 Synopsis

Series Created by: John Watts and Christopher Ford

Episodes Written by: Myung Joh Wesner (Ep 5 & 6) John Watts and Christopher Ford (all other episodes).

Episode Directors: John Watts (Ep 1+8), David Lowery (Ep 2+3), The Daniels (Ep 4), Jake Schreier (Ep 5), Bryce Dallas...

We kick off the New Year with our 2024 Wrap Up and 2025 preview podcast. Here we chat about everything we covered, the things we wish we could have discussed and everything we're looking forward to so far in 2025.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN 2024

We are back for the final time to discuss What If 308 the finale of What If?With gorgeous animation and some nods and hints to what could be out there this was a good capper on the show.

What If 308 Finale Synopsis

Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege.

Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey

Story by : Bryan Andrews, Matthew Chauncey, and Ryan Little

Teleplay by : Matthew Chauncey and Ryan Little

Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews

In a flashback, it's revealed that...

John and Derek are back for the penultimate episode as we discuss What If 307 What If The Watcher Disappeared? This episode brings back major characters, introduces a new hero and welcomes the first MCU appearance of a fan favourite mutant.

What If 307 What if The Watcher Disappeared? Synopsis

Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege.

Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey

Story by : Bryan Andrews, Matthew Chauncey, and Ryan Little

Teleplay by : Matthew Chauncey and Ryan Little

Episode Directed By: Stephan Franck

In...

Taking a page from comics Derek and John travel to the old west for What If 306 What If 1872? This adventure featuring Shang-Chi, Hawkeye and The Hood is a perfect entry into What If.

What If 306 What if 1872? Synopsis

Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege.

Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey

Story by : Bryan Andrews, Matthew Chauncey, and Ryan Little

Teleplay by : Matthew Chauncey and Ryan Little

Episode Directed By: Stephan Franck and Bryan Andrews

In the 1860s, Xu Xialing fled to A...

A return to form for the season as John and Derek chat about What If 305 What If The Emergence Destroyed The Earth? A dark episode with a hopeful end.

What If 305 What if The Emergence Destroyed The Earth? Synopsis

Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege.

Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey

Story by : Bryan Andrews, Matthew Chauncey, and Ryan Little

Teleplay by : Matthew Chauncey and Ryan Little

Episode Directed By: Stephan Franck

After the Earth was split apart by the Emer...

Derek and John continue our podcasts with What if 304 What If Howard The Duck Got Hitched? Even a stellar MCU cast of guest voice actors can't save this simply weird episode, a low point for the series.

What If 304 What if Howard The Duck Got Hitched? Synopsis

Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege.

Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey

Story by : Bryan Andrews, Matthew Chauncey, and Ryan Little

Teleplay by : Matthew Chauncey and Ryan Little

Episode Directed By: Stephan Franck

Duri...