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Peacemaker: Season 2, Episode 2 - "A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird"

Peacemaker’s back… and so is Eagly, in all his patriotic glory. But when a mysterious threat targets our favorite feathered sidekick, Christopher Smith must choose between the mission and the one creature that actually believes in him. New allies, old grudges, and a whole lot of explosions—this episode proves that you really don't mess with a man’s bird.

🦅 Episode Highlights:

Eagly gets a heroic moment (yes, again)

Peacemaker questions what being a hero really means

Explos...

King of the Hill: Season 14, Episode 4 – Chore Money, Chore Problems

When Hank starts paying Bobby for doing chores, he thinks he’s teaching a valuable life lesson about responsibility and hard work. But Bobby flips the script—outsourcing his tasks to other kids and turning a simple allowance into a full-blown business operation. Meanwhile, Peggy’s attempt to improve home productivity creates even more confusion and comedy.

Will Hank shut down Bobby's chore empire before it goes too far? Or has he accidentally created a capitalist in cargo shorts?👍...

🎬 Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 Breakdown & Reaction | "The Ties That Grind"

Peacemaker is back — and the chaos is dialed up to 11. In this episode, we break down the explosive Season 2 premiere, "The Ties That Grind," covering every WTF moment, character return, and major twist.

From Peacemaker’s awkward emotional journey to new threats brewing in the shadows, Episode 1 sets the tone for a wild new season. Let’s talk Easter eggs, character arcs, and that cliffhanger ending you did NOT see coming. 👀

🧨 What We Cover:

Where Peacemaker stands after Season 1

Team updates...

🔥 King of the Hill: Season 14, Episode 3 - "Bobby Gets Grilled" 🔥
Welcome back to Arlen, Texas! In this hilarious episode, Bobby finds himself in hot water—literally and figuratively—when he takes a summer job at a local steakhouse. But things quickly spiral out of control when the pressure of the kitchen collides with Bobby’s unique flair and lack of filter.

Meanwhile, Hank tries to teach Bobby the true meaning of responsibility and the sacred art of grilling, only to realize his son’s talents might lie beyond propane and charcoal.

💬 Episode Highlights:

Bobby goes head...

📺 King of the Hill – Season 14, Episode 2: "The Beer Story"

Hank Hill is looking for purpose after retirement—and finds it in the art of home brewing. But when Bobby enters the same local beer contest with his own wild, experimental brew, a friendly father-son rivalry bubbles over into something deeper. 🍺👨‍👦

Meanwhile, Boomhauer bonds with a surprising new beer buddy, and Dale tries to make his own batch using “secret” ingredients… from the yard. Expect laughs, heartfelt moments, and plenty of propane-fueled pride.

🔹 Original Air Date: August 4, 2025
🔹 Genre: Animated Comedy / Family
🔹 Rating: TV-PG
🔹 Starring: Mike Judge...

The Hill family returns for one final ride in King of the Hill Season 14, Episode 1: "Return of the King." As Arlen faces change and uncertainty, Hank must step up when a familiar figure from the past threatens the peace of the neighborhood. Can the King of the Hill hold his ground, or will the new era leave him behind?

In this powerful season premiere, old values clash with new challenges, friendships are tested, and Hank reminds everyone why he’s still the king. Don’t miss this heartfelt and hilarious start to the final season!

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Skinner's medical history provides a lead but requires entry to a private clinic; Leland takes Axel and Doug to his home to secure them an invite.

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An inquiry is held at the Pentagon to determine the future of Lazarus, where information emerges that prompts Schneider of INSCOM to hire an assassin.

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Bad weather impedes the team as they race after Chris, who's being held captive on an Arctic oil rig by Russian agents who were once allies. Lazarus better tread carefully. One misstep could mean war.

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This episode we discuss one of the so called best isekai manga of all time. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation 1 features story by Rifujin na Magonote and art by Yuka Fujikawa. Just when an unemployed thirty-four-year-old otaku reaches a dead end in life and decides that it's time to turn over a new leaf - he gets run over by a truck and dies! Shockingly, he finds himself reborn into an infant's body in a strange, new world of swords and magic. His new identity is Rudeus Grayrat, but he still retains the memories of his previous life. Follow Rudeus from...

Lazarus episode 7, titled "Almost Blue," focuses on the team investigating former islands now submerged due to rising sea levels. They discover Dr. Skinner once owned land there and that the area had a high percentage of people born without the ability to feel pain. The episode emphasizes character introspection and explores the team's dynamics, with a central question about the group's purpose after potentially stopping Skinner. 

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Lazarus episode 6 focuses on Eleina's past and her connection to a cult centered around an AI named Naga, which was created based on the brain of Dr. Skinner. Eleina, who previously left the cult, is pressured to return, and she and leland  investigate Naga, leading to their capture and near-death experience at the hands of the cult. The episode also explores the cult's extreme beliefs about misinformation and their planned mass suicide. 

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In Lazarus episode 5, the team attempts to lure Dr. Skinner out of hiding by creating a fake cure for Hapna, a painkiller he developed, with the help of Delta Medicinal's president. However, a hacker named Popcorn Wizard intervenes, disrupting their plan and adding a layer of complexity to the situation. The episode focuses on the dynamics between Eleina and Popcorn Wizard, rather than a physical confrontation or chase. 

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The team investigates a club owned by a stockbroker who got rich off Hapna; one of his associates is the hacker Dr. 909, who may be helping Skinner.

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Searching Skinner's house and interviewing his old colleague reveals a new lead; Axel and Leland go to Istanbul, but have trouble with local thugs.

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Genius hacker Eleina finds a potential lead to Skinner. The Lazarus team split up to investigate, but danger finds both groups. They're not the only people hunting an elusive target.

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The miracle drug, Hapna, now threatens to wipe out humanity; a chronic jail-breaker named Axel is asked to find the only man with a cure: Dr. Skinner.

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Her father, Dr. Edward Mazursky (Gregg Henry), develops a machine for her to live and breathe as a baby, but it has grown too complicated now that she has become a toddler. Experimenting with an unspecified component, Nina reacts to the drug by transforming into a fishlike creature.

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It's time for Doc Phosphorous's origin story on Creature Commandos Episode 6 "Priyatel Skelet" and we're recapping on our podcast. While Phosphorous plays with a little kid, Nina and The Bride hang out in a Brothel, and Weasel meets some wolves. Frankenstein makes his way to Pokolistan. And the stage is set for the final episode.

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Frankenstein is nursed to health by a new friend. Flag and Frankenstein join hands to disprove Circe's visions about the Princess.

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🦅 Peacemaker Season 1 | Full Breakdown & Review!

James Gunn's Peacemaker took the world by storm — blending brutal action, twisted humor, and unexpected heart. Spinning out of The Suicide Squad, Season 1 dives into the chaotic life of Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker, as he joins Project Butterfly to fight a bizarre alien threat... with plenty of bullets, F-bombs, and dancing along the way.

In this video, we cover:

🔸 A full, spoiler-filled recap of Season 1

🔸 Character breakdowns — Peacemaker, Vigilante, Harcourt, Adebayo & more

🔸 Easter eggs, DCEU connections & comic book references

The team return home to find what makes Circe tick; Weasel ponders how he ended up in Belle Reve.

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When the Creature Commandos arrive at the manor to save the Bride and Nina, GI Robot relives his glory days in the war and beyond and finally gets his wish.

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As Ilana continues her pursuit of Flag, The Bride shows Nina where she was created and relives Frankenstein's rocky attempts to woo her.

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Amanda Waller assembles the Creature Commandos, led by General Rick Flag Sr., and sends them to Pokolistan to protect Princess Ilana Rostovic.

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An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother, teaming up with a smuggler and his wisecracking sidekick.

A violent heist at a Vatican City museum sparks chaos, pulling unsuspecting demon hunter Dante into a sinister plot to forge a rift between worlds.

In order to get information about the person who put a bounty on Sakamoto, Sakamoto and his friends challenge Wu-tang to a gambling match at an underground casino; a new assassin is after Sakamoto and his friends.

Exhausted from their battle, the crew heads to a local bathhouse but finds it too dangerous to relax. Later, a mysterious man arrives in search of Lu.

In the depths of the Lab, Shin and Heisuke join forces to take down the invisible assailant, while Sakamoto engages in an intense battle against Kashima.

To rescue Lu, Sakamoto and Shin infiltrate a top-secret lab seized by assassins. Meanwhile, in the prison cell, Lu meets someone from Shin's childhood.

While manning the store alone, Lu gets kidnapped by a mysterious group; Sakamoto and Shin pursue her but are halted by an invisible assassin.

Team Sakamoto joins a shopping district survival tournament, aiming for the million-yen prize; they partner with an inexperienced sniper for the competition.

Sakamoto goes all out in a fierce one-on-one duel with Boiled. Meanwhile, ORDER members are tasked with handling a serial case targeting assassins.

With the poison-wielding hitman taken out, the Sakamotos head to their next attraction, where they're ambushed by Dondenkai Ltd's ultimate assassin duo.

A hit man responsible for over three hundred kills is released from prison learns of an old friend who has been working on project that will literally raise the dead. Harry is given three days to deal with the problem of Millennion executives being murdered; Brandon receives a job offer from a murderous madman.

After learning of the huge bounty on Sakamoto's head, the crew tries to enjoy a family outing at the amusement park while fending off assassins.

While out on an errand, Sakamoto and Shin encounter Lu Shaotang, the daughter of a mafia boss, who's on the run and targeted by twin assassins.

Sakamoto enjoys a quiet life in retirement with his family. But one day, an old colleague demands he return to the assassin world — or face consequences.

A racer modifies his car into a weapon of vengeance against the biker gangs of Megatokyo, but the car soon develops a mind of its own.