Marvel, DC, and Mortal Kombat Collide | Donkey Kong Bonanza Review | Actor Chris Maher Tells All
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Frank and Squeaks squeeze a convention’s worth of geek news into one episode. They unpack the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer, debate James Gunn and Kevin Feige’s competing road maps, and rate Donkey Kong Bonanza out of ten bananas. Actor‑producer Chris Maher (Blowback, Mojave Diamonds) stops by to share indie‑film war stories, screen‑test secrets, and hard‑won advice for working actors.
Timestamps & Topics00:00 – Intro and episode roadmap
00:25 – Question of the Week: where David Corenswet should land in Star Wars
02:15 – Mortal Kombat 2 trailer reactions; Karl Urban as Johnny Cage
07:10 – Marvel news: street‑level Spider‑Man, MCU reset, Kang fallout
13:20 – DC slate: Superman spin‑offs, two films a year, animated experiments
20:01 – X‑Men reboot by Jake Schreier, younger roster, villain wish list
23:00 – Spin‑off talk: Mr. Terrific, Jimmy Olsen, Paradise Lost expectations
30:00 – Wonder Woman fast‑tracked with Ana Nogueira scripting
37:45 – Henry Cavill exit explained—who he could play next
42:00 – Donkey Kong Bonanza review: mechanics, nostalgia, 9/10 bananas
46:42 – Interview: Chris Maher on auditions, stunts, producing, new film Nova
1:08:42 – Acting advice & networking: why paid classes matter
1:18:40 – Network news, Sandman binge, Xbox summer sale picks
1:22:53 – Recommendations & outro
Mortal Kombat 2 looks “worthy of theaters” with a Johnny Cage‑centric story.
Kevin Feige confirms a post‑2027 MCU reset focused on fewer, higher‑quality releases.
James Gunn aims for two DC films plus one animated project annually to combat superhero fatigue.
A younger X‑Men lineup is coming; the hosts pitch Henry Cavill as Mister Sinister.
Donkey Kong Bonanza nails open‑world exploration and earns 9/10 bananas from Squeaks.
Chris Maher reminds actors “the real job is auditioning” and stresses business savvy in showbiz.
Boardwalk Winter releases August 5; Maher’s Vindicator distribution news is imminent.
“I’m a thirty‑year‑old man web‑slinging around my house after Spider‑Man 2.” — Frank
“Short films are fun; features are short films times ten headaches.” — Chris Maher
“Editors, I love you guys…but I still mess with the clapper.” — Chris Maher
“Sandman hits different when you’re reading, listening, and binging all at once.” — Squeaks
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Apple Podcast TagsMarvel news, DC Universe, Mortal Kombat 2, Donkey Kong Bonanza review, Chris Maher interview, acting advice, geek culture podcast