Oops All Trailers! | Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Jurassic World and More | Feat. Braxton Cosby

In this episode of Geek Freaks, Frank is joined by Jonathan and Thomas to break down all the biggest trailers from the Super Bowl and beyond! We’re talking about Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Jurassic World, Mission Impossible, and more. Which trailer stole the show? Which one left us wanting more? We debate it all! Plus, we wrap up with an incredible interview with Braxton Cosby, an acclaimed author and creator of The Young Hellions series. Braxton dives into world-building, dystopian storytelling, and how he’s blending novels and comics to tell epic stories. Don’t miss it!

Timestamps and Topics:

00:00 - Introduction and Patreon Announcements

00:07 - Super Bowl Recap: Game & Commercials Discussion

00:54 - Fantastic Four Trailer: First Impressions and Theories

06:22 - The Thing’s Design and Voice Debate

10:42 - The Impact of Galactus in the MCU

17:42 - Thunderbolts Trailer: A Darker Take on the MCU?

19:59 - Breaking Down The Sentry's Power and Threat Level

24:28 - Team Chemistry: Yelena, Red Guardian, and Bucky

25:06 - How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Adaptation

26:26 - Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Movie: First Look at Stitch

30:23 - The Importance of Authentic Hawaiian Representation

32:35 - Jurassic World Returns: Is This The Movie to Revive the Franchise?

37:10 - Mission Impossible Finale: Will This Truly Be The End?

39:07 - Most Anticipated Movie Based on Trailers

41:17 - Interview with Braxton Cosby: The Young Hellions Series and World-Building

55:15 - Rapid Fire Questions with Braxton Cosby

56:06 - Recommendations & Closing Thoughts

Key Takeaways:

Fantastic Four embraces a unique 60s sci-fi aesthetic, with strong world-building and an intriguing setup for Galactus.

Thunderbolts delivers a serious tone with a powerful villain in The Sentry, raising questions about how this team will survive.

Jurassic World shifts to a smaller, horror-inspired story set on an isolated island, bringing back classic suspense elements.

Braxton Cosby discusses The Young Hellions series, tackling themes of survival, identity, and resilience in a post-apocalyptic world.

The mix of novels and comics in Braxton’s work provides a fresh approach to storytelling.

Memorable Quotes:

“The Fantastic Four trailer has that perfect mix of nostalgia and innovation—this is the MCU’s best shot at doing them right.”

“Thunderbolts finally gave us stakes! Seeing The Sentry in action makes this a must-watch.”

“Jurassic World may be bringing it back to the basics, but that mysterious red-tinted dinosaur has me worried.”

Braxton Cosby: “I believe every book should be your best work—if you love it, others will too.”

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Apple Podcast Tags: Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Jurassic World, Mission Impossible, Marvel, MCU, Trailers, Movie Breakdown, Geek Culture, Superheroes, Sci-Fi, Dystopian Fiction, Author Interview, Comic Books, Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon