In this Halloween-themed episode, Frank and Squeaks dive into the world of horror gaming! With a festive Squid Game-inspired setup, the hosts discuss everything from scary game moments to the future of Marvel's Blade and Star Wars' latest projects. Later in the episode, Frank interviews Laurie Cunningham, a talented comic book author and publisher at ASAP Imagination, who shares insights into her creative process and upcoming projects. Join in as they debate Dragon Age classes, explore Call of Duty’s latest release, and discuss the revival of iconic franchises.
Timestamps and Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro and Surprise Squid Game Costume 00:00:40 - Football Bet Between Frank and Squeaks 00:05:09 - Halloween Question of the Week (Horror Villain) 00:07:54 - Vision Quest Series Discussion 00:11:19 - Blade Movie Delay and Potential TV Series 00:16:03 - New Jedi Order and Rey Movie Updates 00:21:31 - Call of Duty Black Ops 6 First Impressions 00:23:42 - Venom 3 Tease 00:26:15 - Warhammer and WoW Raid Achievement 00:29:28 - Auction House Mount Controversy 00:32:24 - Venom: The Last Dance Movie Review 00:34:50 - Symbiote Animals and Venom's Character Direction 00:41:02 - Laurie Cunningham Interview (Comic Industry Insights) 00:55:31 - Network Updates (MCU and DCU Real Talk, Mario Movie Discussion) 00:56:52 - Outro and Halloween Giveaway Details
Key Takeaways:
Laurie Cunningham Interview: Laurie discusses her role at ASAP Imagination, shares her approach to writing and collaborating with artists, and teases exciting projects that mix genres like sci-fi and neo-noir. Venom 3: The hosts preview Venom 3, discussing possible plot points and the dark humor expected in the sequel. Star Wars’ Expansion: Frank and Squeaks express excitement for Star Wars’ deepening universe, sharing ideas for potential character spin-offs and crossover episodes.
Memorable Quotes:
“I just spent almost all night playing Call of Duty this week; I could beat Freddy Krueger for sure!” – Frank “It’s Disney Plus, but no joke, I could scroll from Snow White to the Saw collection – totally seamless!” – Squeaks “Bring back Blade, let him train his daughter, and give us a trilogy!” – Frank
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Apple Podcast Tags: horror gaming, Call of Duty, Marvel Vision Quest, Blade movie, Star Wars, Rey Jedi Order, Venom 3, Venom sequel, Marvel DC crossovers, Squid Game Halloween, geek culture podcast