Feels Over Reels and Pop Culture Appeal

Episode 13: House of Dragon Season 2 Finale

In this episode of 'Feels Over Reels,' hosts Matt Gastar, Ron Newman, and Chris Farrell delve into their reactions to the House of the Dragon season finale. The discussion covers character arcs, key plot developments, and emotional stakes of the series as a whole. The hosts debate about the effectiveness of the finale, the strength of the season overall, and speculate on the future direction of the show. They also share their thoughts on various character dynamics and unanswered questions, making this a spoiler-filled deep dive for fans of the series.
 
00:15 House of Dragons Finale Discussion Begins
00:47 General Impressions of the Finale
01:47 Dialogue Highlights and Character Interactions
02:55 Expectations vs Reality
05:05 Character Arcs and Predictions
17:09 Timeline and Season Progression
21:11 Jon's Vision and Game of Thrones Ending
22:09 New Dragon Riders: Adam, Ulf, and Hugh
30:57 Rhaenyra's Dilemma and Alicent's Offer
32:35 Season Review and Character Arcs
38:51 Final Thoughts and Future Speculations
41:27 Plugs and Promotions

Episode 12: Deadpool and Wolverine

Deadpool and Wolverine: Can they Save the MCU?
 
In this episode of 'Feels Over Reels,' hosts Chris Farrell, Matt Gastar, and Ron Newman dive deep into 'Deadpool and Wolverine.' They explore their immediate reactions, discuss character dynamics, and share thoughts on the movie's impact on the MCU. Topics include the film's storyline, comedic elements, cameos, villain performances, and the broader state of the MCU. Concluding thoughts consider future character arcs and the fate of key MCU players.
 
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:10 Deadpool and Wolverine: First Impressions
02:26 Comparing Deadpool Movies
03:24 Spoilers and Villain Discussion
05:01 Cameos and Easter Eggs
08:28 Deadpool and Wolverine Chemistry
11:05 TVA and Multiverse Connections
18:40 MCU's Current State and Future
19:21 Peaks and Valleys of the MCU
19:44 The Multiverse Dilemma
20:24 Bringing Wolverine Back
20:45 Deadpool's Time Travel Theories
21:37 Confusing X-Men Timelines
22:12 MCU's Current Low Point
23:26 Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom
29:27 Deadpool in the Avengers?
36:41 Final Thoughts on Deadpool
39:09 Plugs and Sign-Off

Episode 11: House of Dragons, The Boys Season Finale, Star Wars: The Acolyte Season Finale

Exploring 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Acolyte': Recaps and Deep Dives
 
In this episode of 'Feels Over Reels,' hosts Matt Gastar, Ron Newman, and Chris Farrell delve into the latest episodes of 'House of the Dragon, The Boys, and 'The Acolyte'. They recap major plot points, character dynamics, and political intricacies for both House of the Dragon and The Boys.. The discussion then shifts to 'The Acolyte' Season Finale and the season as a whole,, where they dissect character arcs, plot holes, and Disney's impact on Star Wars lore. 
 
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:16 House of the Dragon Recap: Major Events and Battles
02:13 Political Maneuvering and Power Plays
03:27 Alicent’s Downfall and Family Dynamics
11:57 Daemon's Mysterious Actions and Witch Lady
21:21 The Boys Finale: Plot Twists and Confrontations
29:52 The Boys: Group Captured
30:35 Season Comparison: Weakest Season?
32:09 Homelander's Unchecked Power
33:21 Character Arcs and Frustrations
41:55 Butcher's Tumor Theory
47:07 The Acolyte: Episode Rundown
56:51 The Acolyte: Finale Breakdown
01:04:26 Trust Issues and Political Undertones
01:04:50 Darth Plagueis Peek-a-Boo Discussion
01:05:07 Speculations on Plagueis and The Stranger
01:06:01 The Role of Sith Masters and Apprentices
01:07:29 Theories on Anakin's Origin
01:08:52 Debating the Chosen One
01:10:22 Critique of the Acolyte Show
01:15:44 Potential Storylines and Character Arcs
01:18:32 Jedi Philosophy and Politics
01:30:43 Final Thoughts and Comparisons
01:35:48 Closing Remarks and Plugs

Episode 10: House of Dragons, The Boys, Star Wars: The Acolyte

In this episode of 'Feels Over Reels,' hosts Matt Gastar, Ron Newman, and Chris Farrell examine the latest Episodes in 'House of the Dragon' by discussing episodes two and three, focusing on character motivations and plot developments. The team also dives into 'The Boys,' analyzing recent twists in episodes four and five. They conclude with an in-depth review of 'The Acolyte,' exploring Jedi battles, plot twists, and potential connections to the Knights of Ren. 
 
00:00 Introduction to Feels Over Real Podcast
00:31 House of the Dragon: Episode 2 Breakdown
03:48 Dragonstone and Daemon's Resentment
07:22 Kriston Cole's Mission and Twin Assassins
11:26 The Burning Mill 
13:07 Speculations and Mystical Elements
33:33 The Boys: Episode 4 Recap
47:23 Farm Scene Chaos and Laughter
49:46 Frenchy's Confession and Group Dynamics
50:36 Starlight's Struggles and Compound V
51:52 Homelander's Aging and Power Dynamics
55:00 Butcher's Mysterious Incident
59:03 Star Wars: The Acolyte: Episode Four Recap: Day
01:06:25 Episode Five Recap: Night
01:16:18 Speculations and Theories
01:31:52 Final Thoughts and Promotions

Episode 9: House of Dragons, The Boys, Star Wars: The Acolyte (Episode 3 "Destiny"), Ft. Jade Brush

In this episode of 'Feels Over Reels,' hosts Matt Gastar, Ron Newman, and Chris Farrell discuss the latest episodes of 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 and 'The Boys' Season 4. They provide a thorough review of 'Star Wars: The Acolyte,' delving into character developments, plot twists, and thematic elements in each show. Special guest Jade Brush joins to share her experiences from the premiere of 'The Acolyte' and Star Wars-themed charity events. The episode also explores ethical dilemmas in Jedi recruitment and conspiracy theories in the Star Wars saga, concluding with future plot speculation, a trivia contest, and promotions of personal projects.
 
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:17 House of the Dragon Season 2 Discussion
18:01 The Boys Season 4 Review
32:11 Star Wars: The Acolyte Premiere Experience
45:13 Star Wars Trivia Contest
54:03 Episode Review: Destiny
57:21 General Thoughts and Theories
01:00:08 Jedi and Witches: A Deeper Dive
01:04:54 Controversial Episode Discussion
01:29:00 Final Thoughts and Plugs

Episode 8: Furiosa, X-men 97, Star Wars: The Acolyte

In this episode of Feel Over Reels, hosts Matt Gastar, Ron Newman, and Farrell dive into the latest releases and upcoming shows. They start with a detailed discussion on 'Furiosa', analyzing its box office performance and speculating on reasons behind its underwhelming domestic performance despite critical acclaim. They follow up with an enthusiastic review of 'X-Men 97,' praising its animation, voice acting, and storytelling, while also reminiscing about the original series. The episode wraps up with initial impressions of 'Star Wars: The Acolyte,' sharing mixed feelings about the new Disney+ show and debating character motivations, plot development, and potential twists.
 
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:12 Furiosa: A Box Office Analysis
04:59 X-Men 97: A Nostalgic Revival
24:32 Dealing with the Apocalypse
25:22 Comic Book Logic and Multiverse Madness
25:57 Reviewing the Show's Intro
28:11 Disney Plus Advertising Woes
28:32 First Impressions of The Acolyte
30:30 Speculations and Theories
34:16 Character Analysis and Critiques
47:19 Hopes for the Season
51:51 Final Thoughts and Promotions

Episode 7: Tales of the Empire, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

In this episode of 'Feels Over Reals,' hosts Matt Gastar, Ron Newman, and Farrell discuss 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' and 'Tales of the Empire.' The hosts debate character arcs, plot developments, and thematic elements in both works. They also share their enthusiasm for the intricate storytelling found in 'Tales of the Empire' and the cinematic achievements of 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.'00:00 Welcome to Feel Over Reals: Introductions & What's Coming Up00:16 Deep Dive into 'Tales of the Empire': Character Arcs & Analysis17:38 Exploring 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes': Reviews & Insights20:16 Diving Into the Spoiler Zone20:34 Character Deep Dive and Plot Twists21:30 Analyzing Character Dynamics and Story Arcs23:35 Speculating on Character Fates and Sequel Hints24:23 Exploring Themes and Character Motivations25:01 Unpacking the Human-Ape Dynamics29:26 The Fallout: Virus, Bunkers, and Societal Divides33:43 Final Thoughts and Series Ranking39:42 Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs

Episode 6: Shogun, Fallout

This episode of 'Feels Over Reels' podcast delves into the last 2 episodes of Shogun as well as the Fallout TV series, analyzing its faithful adaptation from the iconic video game, focusing on character development and the preservation of the game's post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The hosts debate the effectiveness of different content release strategies, advocating for weekly releases to heighten audience engagement through speculation and anticipation. They commend Fallout's series quality, suggesting it sets a promising precedence for future video game adaptations in both TV and movies. The discussion encapsulates the importance of strategic release schedules, the success of the Fallout adaptation, and its implications for the genre's future.00:00 Welcome to Feel Over Real: Diving into Shogun and Fallout00:17 Deep Dive into Shogun's Crimson Sky Episode06:37 Analyzing Episode Dynamics and Character Motivations09:44 Navigating Cultural Misunderstandings in TV Shows17:08 Deep Dive into Shogun's A dream of a dream Episode33:38 The Dub vs. Sub Debate: Authenticity in Translation34:56 Favorite Characters and Their Complexities35:38 Exploring the Fallout Universe: A New Show Breakdown37:33 Vault Dwellers and Wasteland Survival: A Closer Look40:16 Character Focus: Maximus and the Brotherhood of Steel44:23 The Ghoul's Tale: Immortality and Its Pitfalls01:00:19 Comparing Fallout to Other Video Game Adaptations01:08:15 Final Thoughts and Ratings on the Fallout Show

Episode 5: Shogun, Invincible, Civil War

This episode we talk about the latest episodes of Shogun, Season 2 of Invincible, and the movie Civil War (2024)

Episode 4 : Halo, Shogun, Godzilla X Kong

This episode we talk about the season finale of Halo, Episodes 5 and 6 of Shogun, and Godzilla X Kong as well as do a Godzilla trivia game.