A Storm of Spoilers

This week, Da7e and Neil get distracted from their search for Godzilla by a flurry of confusing time travel rules as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters enters its season-closing arc.

In The Calm [07:20], they question the laws of space and time as they apply to this show's plot and wonder how the writer's room will dig itself out of an increasingly perilous corner. They also discuss the potential resolutions to the season's story and whether any of them would be satisfying without breaking the canon of the Monsterverse.

Then in The Storm [57:30], your faithful hosts a...

This week, Da7e and Neil celebrate the arrival of a long-lost Titan friend, if only briefly, as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 gains momentum.

In The Calm [06:46], they consider whether this season of television would work better if it were a few episodes shorter. Then they break down the episode, highlighting its befuddling editing choices, a new addition to the cast, and the necessity for an Antagonist Check-In for at least one member of the Randa family.

Then in The Storm [56:40], your faithful hosts do their best to explain String Theory and use it...

This week, Da7e and Neil continue their search for any trace of Godzilla in their Godzilla Show as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters continues to reveal that the real monsters are, in fact, Bad Dads™️.

In The Calm [04:56], they explain the correct order for watching the Monsterverse movies and where Monarch (roughly) fits on the timeline. Then they break down this week's episode and attempt to do the math on the migration patterns of Titan X.

The in The Storm [1:00:52], your faithful hosts look ahead to next week's episode and another promise that maybe Godzilla will...

This week, Da7e and Neil take issue with the pacing and character decisions on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters as season 2 approaches its midpoint. Then they continue The Godzilla Project RPG experience with several key pre-production decisions and dice rolls!

In The Calm [04:36], they break down this week's episode and question whether Monarch is spinning its wheels too much. They also wonder how far the show will go in its criticisms of free market capitalism and when Godzilla might show up to the party. 

The in The Storm [53:46], your faithful hosts spool up a few t...

This week, Da7e and Neil continue their coverage of season two of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters as the Randa family gets messier and Titan X glows in new hues.

In The Calm [06:28], they discuss the show's slowing plot, its somewhat confusing presentation of travel times, and its latest foray into Bad Dad territory. 

The in The Storm [57:48], Da7e uses some newly-released behind the scenes footage to predict some of the season's upcoming action. And Neil has a long list of questions about what Apex is doing in Pensacola, Florida.

And finally, S...

This week, Da7e and Neil continue their coverage of season two of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters by tracking Titan X through the decades. Plus, The Godzilla Project RPG kicks off with an epic pitch!

In The Calm [06:14], your faithful host discuss the misadventures of Monarch Outpost 18, from the Alien-like encounters with stowaways to the Randa family drama of the week. They also unpack the cult-like activity at the heart of this week's flashbacks.

The in The Storm [52:44], they look ahead to episode 3 and attempt to predict why it has a content rating tag that i...

This week, Da7e and Neil move from Westeros to the Monsterverse as Apple TV's Monarch: Legacy of Monsters returns for its second season.

In The Calm [06:24], they recap the story so far and piece together where the events of season one (and season two's premiere) fit on the larger timeline of Legendary's Titan-filled story world. They also discuss Kong Skull Island and how Kong and his neighborhood have evolved since the 2017 film.

Then in The Storm [59:32], they look ahead to episode two and beyond, attempting to predict what will be this season's big technological M...

This week, Da7e and Neil send Dunk and Egg off with a deep dive into the first season finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

In The Calm [07:58], they discuss some of the show's adaptation ambiguity, present theories about the controversial mid-credits scene, hand out season ending Georgie awards, and much more.

Then in The Storm [01:21:18], your faithful hosts look ahead to the events of the next novella, "The Sworn Sword," and consider which fan favorite characters from season one might return at some point.

Later this week, the next era o...

This week, Da7e and Neil return to Westeros after a long night away for the gut-wrenching, goopy penultimate episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

In The Calm [05:02], they discuss the season's climactic moments and how it stacks up against previous Westeros shockers. They also consider who is to blame for what happened, whether the flashbacks were the right adaptation choice, and what it all has to do with the Blackfyre Rebellion.

Then in The Storm [01:01:10], they look ahead to the season finale and where the show may diverge from the books before...

This week, Da7e and Neil are in your feeds early because HBO dropped episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on Friday to avoid the Superb Owl.

In The Calm [05:30], they discuss what happens when Ser Duncan the Tall is forced to face the music for disrespecting House Targaryen. They break down the rules of a Trial of Seven, discuss the team compositions, and consider the kingdom-wide implications of the episode's final moments.

Then in The Storm [01:04:48], they dig into the reliability of dragon dreaming and look ahead to how this show will n...

This week, Da7e and Neil are hungry for bacon and egg sandwiches as Dunk and Egg get into more trouble than you'd expect from a 30-minute episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
 
In The Calm [05:18], your faithful hosts kick things off with several very important lore corrections from last week's pod. Then they discuss this week's big reveal, the tonal shift signaled by the closing credits music, and the effective deployment of the Save the Cat Horse trope.

Then in The Storm [01:03:34], Neil puts on his fortune teller cloak to unpack all the l...

This week, Da7e and Neil are back in Westeros learning maybe a little too much about Ser Arlan of Pennytree as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms continues to track the rise of his protege, Ser Duncan the Tall.

In The Calm [04:58], they do a bit of Banner Tracking as more famous houses join the fray with a ferocious burst of jousting action. They also discuss the arrival of House Targaryen to the party and break down all the princes, blonde and otherwise. And before they head into the spoilery Storm section, Neil does a deep...

This week, Da7e and Neil return to Westeros to meet Ser Dunk and his new friend Egg as they make their way to a tourney and HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms gets underway.

In The Calm [04:26], they discuss the show's leisurely pace and lighter tone, the chemistry between its leads, and the many colorful banners they spotted in Ashford Meadow. They also discuss the lore behind stories about The Vulture King and the mummers' play about the knight with the mirror shield.

Then in The Storm [54:16], your faithful hosts break down the "W...

This week, Da7e and Neil return for their first pod of 2026 and it's back to Westeros for a preview of season one of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which debuts next Sunday on HBO.

In The Calm [05:26], they discuss what you should know about Ser Duncan the Tall and his diminutive traveling companion Egg before the show premieres. They also explain the role of hedge knights in Westeros, clarify the timeline, and highlight some important spoiler-free production facts.

Then in The Storm [34:56], Neil unleashes his book knowledge with a rundown of which houses w...

This week, Da7e and Neil end 2025 by recounting the WORST THING WE WATCHED THIS YEAR.

Join us as War of the Worlds, The Electric State, Witcher Season 4, and Mountainhead battle it out for the top/bottom spot

Then, starting at 00:36:59 enjoy a little bit of the stuff we do over at patreon.com/Da7eandNeil with a free ESSENTIAL TV 2025 Segment!

Next up for this podcast return to Westeros the week of January 12th to cover A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

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This week, Da7e and Neil close out Chapter One of Welcome to Derry with a deep dive into the season finale, "Winter Fire."

In The Calm [04:46], they unpack a number of questions about the episode's climactic set piece, debate the rules of magical daggers, and theorize about where all of this will lead in seasons to come.

Then in The Storm [01:04:48], your faithful hosts hand out season-ending superlatives like On-Screen MVP, Best Gift to the God of Death, and more.

Next week, Da7e and Neil return for one more episode to wrap...

This week, Da7e and Neil tackle the intensity of yellow smoke and Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise as Welcome to Derry delivers its penultimate season one episode.

In The Calm [04:52], they attempt to unravel rules of the entity's dragonglass pillar cage, highlight the show's exploration of 1960s American politics, and go deep on the quality of digital smoke and carefully stitched oners.

Then in The Storm [01:06:56], your faithful hosts break down the trailer for the season finale and make some bold predictions, including some wild swings that involve flash-forwards and unexpected cameos.

Next week, t...

This week, Da7e and Neil get trapped in the basement of Juniper Hill with a clown that moves at variable speeds as Welcome to Derry sets the table for its season one climax.

In The Calm [04:46], they consider the role belief plays in combating It, highlight the evergreen nature of I Love Lucy references, and discuss the show's deployment of some gruesome prosthetic effects.

Then in The Storm [01:09:42], your faithful hosts make some bold predictions for what will happen in this season's penultimate episode and question whether Mrs. Kirsch will be a main character in...

This week, Da7e and Neil follow the trail of evil into the sewers to find a familiar and terrifying face as Welcome to Derry season one closes in on its climax.

In The Calm [05:55], they ponder whether the show's lore is a trap, analyze some fresh new clown polygons, and discuss the geographical limitations of the entity's powers.

Then in The Storm [01:10:50], your faithful hosts attempt to predict what new terrors await Dick Hallorann in the episodes to come and set the stage for what could be another classic HBO penultimate battle episode.

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This week. Da7e and Neil are peering out the window with their telescopes and spying the terrors of It as Welcome to Derry reaches its season one midpoint.

In The Calm [04:48], they discuss the reasons why there are so many Stephen King adaptations these days, add several new corners, and attempt to line up the geography of Derry with the boundaries of the Western Woods.

Then in The Storm [01:10:42], your faithful hosts unleash a number of wild theories about what will happen in the back half of this season and beyond. They also do a de...

This week, Da7e and Neil return to Derry for shifting timelines, airborne shinings, and midnight bike rides as HBO's It series continues.

In The Calm [04:48], they discuss the show's potential three season plan, unpack some questionable polygons, and show appreciation for the loser who writes romantic poems inside his shoes.

Then in The Storm [01:02:20], Da7e explains his theory for what's really going on inside Juniper Hill and highlights what we can learn from the upcoming episode descriptions. Then Neil drops his theory for how this show might be building toward a mid-season "HBO moment."

This week, Da7e and Neil are in your feeds early because the second episode of Welcome to Derry dropped on Halloween.

In The Calm [03:56], they break down the new opening credit sequence, unpack the military's plans to win the Cold War, and attempt to figure out what's going on with Marge's eyes.

Then in The Storm [01:00:36], they decode the trailer for episode 3, "Now You See It," trying to determine what it is we're actually going to see when the show returns next Sunday (11/9).

Also next week! If you're in Denver, you can join D...

This week, Da7e and Neil are fighting off visions of mutant babies as Welcome to Derry kicks off its first season on HBO.

In The Calm [05:22], they discuss the first episode and the double meaning of calling it "The Pilot." They attempt to figure out what the air force is really doing in Derry and tally up the fears of the new cast of Losers.

Then in The Storm [01:04:18], your faithful hosts dig into the "Weeks Ahead" trailer and consider how Dick Halloran, his special gift, and America's position in the Cold War will factor...

This week, Da7e and Neil continue the prep phase of their Derry era as they get closer to the premiere of Welcome to Derry on HBO at the end of the month. Which means it's time to talk about It: Chapter Two (2019).

In The Calm [04:14], they discuss the performances of the adult actors, the film's densely-packed and clunky plot, and highlight some deleted scenes from this movie that could prove to be important for the upcoming series. They also highlight the early work of one of the stars of Alien: Earth.

Then in The Storm [01:01:26...

This week, Da7e and Neil return to your feeds to kick off their Derry era as they prepare for the arrival of Welcome to Derry on HBO at the end of the month. They begin their journey with a rewatch of 2017's It: Chapter One.

In The Calm [04:26], they discuss how the film was developed by Cary Fukunaga before ultimately landing in the hands of Andy Muschietti. They explore the adaptation choices that led to more of Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise ending up on screen, chart the timeline of the Derry's horrific history, and highlight what elements of...

This week, Da7e and Neil close out their coverage of Alien: Earth season 1 with a season wrap up pod.

In The Calm [05:42], they discuss some unanswered questions from the first season, read a few interesting listener theories, and hand out some end-of-season superlatives.

Then in The Storm [01:07:58], they make their final predictions for a (still) theoretical season two and speculate one last time about whether we'll see an Alien/Predator crossover any time soon.

Next week, Storm of Spoilers is off as the pod shifts gears, but will return the following week to...

This week, Da7e and Neil gain access to the entire network, which includes the season one finale of Alien: Earth. They also announce what's coming next for A Storm of Spoilers.

In The Calm [07:30], they discuss the nature of consciousness and whether it can be transferred. They also discuss the subtle VFX needed to make a character freeze in place and continue to be worried about the safety of New Siam.

Then in The Storm [01:13:00], they make predictions for a season two that is yet to be green-lit and offer up some theories about the...

This week, Da7e and Neil head for the docks as Alien: Earth unleashes the penultimate episode of its first season.

In The Calm [06:08], they attempt to determine which character will be "introduced to" The Eye, debate the limits of the hybridization process, and give a name to the newly-birthed member of Team Aliens.

Then in The Storm [01:08:08], they break down the teaser for the season finale, "The Real Monsters," and piece together what little is known about how the season will end. And one last time, they predict whether there will be any Predator easter e...

This week, Da7e and Neil are stepping very carefully into the secure lab to feed the specimens as the first season of Alien: Earth continues to escalate.

In The Calm [04:58], they consider which human characters they are still rooting for, question whether Wendy can actually communicate with the Xenomorph, and begin to wonder what kinds of safeguards are built into Kirsh's programming.

Then in The Storm [01:13:14], your faithful hosts make their predictions for what will be the big showdowns of the final two episodes and check-in with their ongoing theories about where and when a...

This week, Da7e and Neil are in your feeds a day later than usual because there's a saboteur running around setting fire to their space ship!

In The Calm [06:16], they dig into Alien: Earth's big flashback episode as director Noah Hawley delivers his own Alien mini-movie about the plight of the USCSS Maginot. They question whether 65 years of one's life is worth a quarter share, worry about the workplace safety practices of Weyland-Yutani scientists, and present several wild theories about Morrow's motivations.

Then in The Storm [01:17:50], your faithful hosts break down the trailer for episode 6, "T...

This week, Da7e and Neil are maintaining a safe distance as things on Neverland island grow increasingly unsafe for organic lifeforms.

In The Calm [07:50], they consider which characters might be primed to join Team Xenomorph as the Prodigy corporation abuses its power, revisit the early 2000s sensation that was The Snuggie, and attempt to get inside the mind of Timothy Olyphant's Kirsh.

Then in The Storm [01:19:30], they break down the teaser for next week's Noah Hawley-directed flashback episode. Plus, Da7e adds some important context about LV-426 and its neighboring moons.

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This week, Da7e and Neil are trapped in a shipping container with a Xenomorph as Alien: Earth continues its barrage of world-building.

In The Calm [07:38], they attempt to draw more parallels to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, discuss the lore surrounding the Prodigy corporation, and advocate for workers' rights like... [checks notes] not giving a corporation the power to remove your body parts without your consent.

Then, in The Storm [01:23:16], they dig into the teaser for episode 4 and become immediately concerned for the safety of at least one Lost Boy. And they revisit the question...

This week, Da7e and Neil investigate the crash site left by the two-episode premiere of Noah Hawley's FX series, Alien: Earth.

In The Calm [05:34], they break down the show's closing music choices, deploy a polygon probe to assess the VFX, learn about animal hearing frequency ranges, and much more.

Then, in The Storm [01:23:44], they unpack the "Coming Up This Season" trailer to get a sense of how the season will be paced and predict whether or not we'll meet a Yautja along the way.

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Welcome back to A Storm of Spoilers! With their coverage of Andor complete, Da7e and Neil turn their attention to another iconic sci-fi franchise as they await the arrival of Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth.

In this season one preview episode, they discuss what they know so far about the show's plot before unpacking what they learned from its well-moderated San Diego Comic-Con panel. They then consider some of the big questions they'd like to see answered about Xenomorphs, synthetic humanoids, space-faring cats, and much more in The Calm [04:58] before diving into some light spoiler territory in The...

It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!

This week, Dave and Neil take a moment to think about how George Lucas' Star Wars trilogies and the content produced by Disney after its acquisition are in discussion with the American political climate of the 1970s, 80s, 2000s, and mid-2010s. They end by speculating on what Star Wars character aligns with their political journeys and wondering if Grogu has any politics.

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It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!

This week, Dave and Neil take a look back at the Andor series as a whole and what it meant to Disney and Star Wars. Then, they choose their favorite moments from both seasons.

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It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!

This week, your hosts observe the final days leading into Star Wars: Rogue One, learn more about Luthan and Kleya, and watch a pretty cool assault by K2SO on an Coruscant apartment block. It's ANDOR Season 2, the final arc. Plus final thoughts on the Rebellion and the Empire leading up to the Star Wars Trilogy we know. Plus, a Trivia Conclusion Neil Vs. Neil.

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It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!

This week, your hosts witness the fate of Ghorman and the beginning of Mon Mothma's Rebellion in Andor Season 2 - "The Messenger," "Who Are You?," and "Welcome to the Rebellion." After a slightly more difficult game of trivia featuring ADAM LANCE GARCIA author of "The Veteran," a short story in the A Certain Point of View: Return of The Jedi anthology.

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It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!

This week, your hosts dig into the second batch of three episodes of Andor Season 2 - "Ever Been to Ghorman?, "I Have Friends Everywhere," and "What a Festive Evening." After a slightly more fair game of trivia featuring JOANNA ROBINSON of The Ringer podcast network!.

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It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!

This week, your hosts dig into the first three episodes of Andor Season 2 - "One Year Later," "Sagrona Teema," and "Harvest." After a rousing game of trivia featuring KATEY RICH of THE PRESTIGE JUNKIE PODCAST, (and a little show called Fighting In The War Room).

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