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Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online"We are going to utilize AI to the benefit of our students" Dr. Dennis Willingham & Patrick GannProtect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletterJoin our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/eventsEpisode Summary:In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs interviews Dr. Dennis Willingham, Superintendent of the Walker County Schools, and Patrick Gann, District Technology Director. They discuss the integration of AI in education and strategies to ensure digital safety for students. Topics covered include the benefits of AI for learning, trends in social media challenges, the impact of new legislation on student screen time, a...
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The StingerDaredevil: Born Again and Trailers We MissedJosh, Joseph, and Trent are back and excited to talk about the premiere of the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again. The trio talk about their relationship to the original Netflix series as well as what they most enjoyed/are looking forward to with this new iteration. Later, they talk about some trailers that have dropped since they last recorded including Fantastic Four: First Steps and The Last of Us season 2 (53:15).Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead Music: John BattistonTwitter: https://twitter.com/thestingerpod Instagram: https://ww...
2025-03-141h 07The Stinger2025 Hype DraftJosh returns! All three hosts are back together and are once again drafting their most anticipated releases in fandom for the upcoming year. Listen as they discuss how they will evaluate their draft picks once the year is over. Later, follow along as they discuss movies they think will be big hits such as James Gunn's Superman, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and Avatar: Fire and Ash as well as ones that might not be on everyone's radar but they are looking forward to them.
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2025-01-211h 06The StingerCatch-up Episode: Rings of Power Season 2, The Penguin, and Dune: ProphecyWe're back! After an extended break, Joseph and Trent return to give their thoughts on some of the recent releases in fandom. The pair discuss their mixed feelings of "The Rings of Power's" second season, covering what worked and what didn't in the latest installment and what they hope to see in the future. Then they discuss HBO's "The Penguin" series and how it works not just as a comic book show, but a gritty crime drama (19:39). Finally they talk about "Dune: Prophecy," how the show has a lot of intriguing elements, but some choices seem to be limiting...
2024-12-1256 minThe StingerDeadpool and Wolverine Review and Comic Con NewsThe guys gather together in The Void to break down the monster hit that is Deadpool and Wolverine. The trio break down everything from Hugh Jackman's return, to their favorite cameos, and general strengths and weaknesses of the movie. Later the guys also talk about the bombshell news of Robert Downey's Jr. return to the MCU as Doctor Doom (56:35).
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead Music: John Battiston
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2024-08-061h 17The StingerSummer Movie Draftt's summer! Between trips to the pool and vacations, we all love to get together and watch movies. In that spirit, the guys gather to draft their favorite movies set in or just to watch during the summer. Covering everything from certified classics, to recent hits and childhood favorites, this is one draft you don't want to miss.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2024-07-181h 20The Stinger'The Acolyte' Ep. 1-4 | Plus: Star Wars Ultimate DraftThe guys are back to dive into the first 4 episodes of the latest Star Wars series, 'The Acolyte'! Come join us as jump into hyperspace and make our way to the High Republic era of Star Wars for the first time. We start by discussing our general reactions to the episode, what's working and what is lacking in this show, as well as the polarizing an discourse surrounding the series. And then we take a moment to celebrate the new hit trading card game, Star Wars: Ultimate by drafting our own squads of Star Wars characters, spacecraft and more!
2024-06-281h 02The StingerComedy Movie DraftIn honor of April Fools' Day, the guys drafted some of their favorite comedies in the following categories: action, buddy, ensemble, Rom-Com, and wildcard. Follow along as the guys discuss everything from certified classics, to modern gems, and underrated cult classics.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead Music: John Battiston
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2024-04-031h 08The StingerDune Part Two ReviewAfter three years, it's finally time to talk about Dune Part 2. Josh, Trent, and Joseph come together for a deep-dive into the highly-anticipated blockbuster. The trio cover everything from favorite scenes and moments, the characters' journeys in this film, differences from the novel, and even some guesses/predictions about the next installment in the hit franchise.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2024-03-061h 46The StingerOur Fandom Meet-CutesJust in time for Valentine's Day, the guys gather to share the stories of how they fell in love with certain fandom cornerstones like Star Wars. In addition, they talk about movies they saw together like Endgame that made for big moments in their friendship, and discuss under-seen, or maybe even forgotten pieces of fandom entertainment.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2024-02-131h 29The StingerDCEU FuneralFriends, the guys gather together to celebrate the highs, the lows, and the head-scratching moments of the DCEU. Josh, Trent, and Joseph cover everything from favorite movies and favorite villains, to movies in this universe that they feel are under appreciated as this chapter of DC storytelling comes to a close.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2024-01-231h 42The StingerThe 2024 Hype DraftHappy New Year from The Stinger! And the only proper way to celebrate is by hyping up the content coming out in 2024. Join us on this episode as we each draft our 4 most anticipated projects coming in 2024 from across the fandom TV and Movie landscape. And stick around to hear our mini-review of 'What If...?" Season 2!
Co-hosts: Josh Gann, Trent Neely, Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2024-01-091h 15The StingerThe 2023 Stinger AwardsIt's the most wonderful time of the year, awards season. The guys close out the year with the 2023 edition of The Stinger Awards. Will Barbie continue it's pop culture dominance and take movie of the year? Or, will there be a surprise such as Dungeons and Dragons or Guardians 3? The guys also shout out some of their favorite performances of the year from Ryan Gosling and Tom Hiddleston, to Iman Vellani and Bella Ramsey. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead Music: John Battiston
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2023-12-261h 55The StingerThe 2023 Stinger Report CardWith 2023 coming to a close, the guys decided to break out their freshest red pens and get to grading. Join us on today's episode as we assemble our 2023 report cards by grading the majority of fandom content to release in the past year. Starting with 'The Last of Us' and ending with 'The Marvels', we watched a lot of content this year, so buckle up and enjoy our discussion!
Co-hosts: Josh Gann, Trent Neely, Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-12-121h 40The Stinger'Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl' | Hall of FameYo ho yo ho... a podcast life for me! On today's episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane to 20 years ago when the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie debuted! Listen in as the guys break down this film's signature place in movie history and talk about some of their favorite scenes all while pondering the question: does this movie belong in The Stinger Hall of Fame?
Co-Hosts: Josh Gann, Trent Neely, Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-11-231h 06The StingerA Loki Character StudyThe guys gather at the end of time to talk about everyone's favorite God of Mischief. The trio break down their favorite moments from the MCU's trickster; as well as Loki's journey from villain in the early days of the Infinity Saga all the way to protagonist in Loki seasons one and two.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-11-211h 07The StingerMCU Villain Power RankingsJoin the guys as they offer their rankings of MCU villains (9:20:00). Listen as they breakdown iconic villains such as Loki and Thanos, as well as fan favorites like Vulture and Justin Hammer.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-10-311h 18The Stinger7 Questions After AhsokaJosh, Trent, and Joseph give their thoughts and impressions on the Ahsoka limited series. Join them as they discuss everything from the great surprises and cameos, to observations on the plotting and structure of series. In addition, the trio answer some fan questions and offer speculation on what will happen with these characters when we next see them.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-10-161h 15The StingerHall of Fame: ‘The Dark Knight’Join Trent and Josh as they examine whether The Dark Knight is worthy of entry into The Stinger Hall of Fame. The duo talk the movie's cultural impact, what they love about the movie, and draft some of their favorite scenes.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-09-271h 23The StingerStar Wars 'What If?' ScenariosWith the Ahsoka series reintroducing The World Between Worlds, Josh, Joseph, and Trent thought it would be a good time to explore their favorite "what if" scenarios in Star Wars lore. Including; what if Ahsoka left the Jedi Order, and if Jar Jar Binks was really a sith lord.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-09-141h 18The StingerThe Sports Movie DraftThere's no crying in podcasting! That's, because on today's episode, we are on a mission to draft the best sports movies of all time! Picking from categories including football, basketball, baseball, boxing, and more, listen in as we Josh, Trent, and special guest Zachary Goolsby scan across pop culture to collect what they believe are the best sports movies ever.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann, Trent Neely
Guest: Zachary Goolsby
Music: John Battiston
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2023-09-051h 18The StingerThe Ahsoka Character Roadmap: Part OneBefore the search to find Ezra, there was Snips! Today, your favorite co-hosts are here to tell the tale of Ahsoka Tano in our new Character Roadmap series! We will be highlighting Ahsoka’s most pivotal moments through The Clone Wars and Tales of the Jedi. And as we do, we hope to answer questions like, who was Ahsoka at the end of the Clone Wars? Who shaped her into the character we all know and love now?
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2023-08-291h 21The StingerDrafting the Best Possible Spy MovieIt's Draft Day! Your favorite co-hosts are here to draft, but with a twist! In this episode, we worked as a team to draft the perfect spy movie. From across fandom and pop culture, we casted our movie with the necessary roles needed for a spy movie, and then we picked out our movies narrative through line. Listen in as this team builds a very chaotic, very zany spy movie.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann, Trent Neely, and Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-08-1557 minThe StingerThe Daily Bugle: Secret Invasion Finale, Loki Season 2 Trailer & MoreCo-Hosts Josh Gann and Trent Neely share their thoughts on the much-discussed Secret Invasion finale and the show as a whole (4:40). The pair also give their reactions to the new trailers for Loki Season 2 (21:10), The Marvels (32:19), and Ahsoka (39:01). Finally they close the show with their thoughts on Barbenheimer and Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 (46:00)
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-08-081h 04The Stinger'The Stinger' Hall of Fame: Samuel L. JacksonIntroducing 'The Stinger' Hall of Fame! In this new episode series, we will nominate and debate critically acclaimed actors, characters, movies and TV shows from across fandom and nerd entertainment on whether they are worthy of our fictional Hall of Fame. Today, we are nominating Samuel L. Jackson. Listen in as Josh Gann and Trent Neely discuss everything from his most iconic roles, his history with how he was cast in those roles, and our favorite scenes from his filmography.
2023-07-211h 03The StingerRevisiting the Indiana Jones SagaJoin Co-hosts Trent Neely and Joseph Snead as they take a look back at the iconic franchise ahead of the release of The Dial of Destiny. The pair discuss each of the previous four entries; talking everything from favorite moments, characters, pieces of John Williams music and more in the journeys of everyone's favorite archeologist.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-06-2657 minThe Stinger'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' ReviewIt is our canon event to release this podcast episode! Join Trent Neely and Josh Gann as they discuss everything from the spectacular animation, to the action-packed plot, to the shocking, cliffhanger ending of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Co-Hosts: Josh Gann and Trent Neely
Music: John Battiston
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2023-06-161h 15The Stinger‘Guardians of The Galaxy Volume 3’ ReviewOnce more with feeling, join Co-hosts Josh Gann & Trent Neely as they give their reactions to the emotional end to the Guardians of The Galaxy trilogy. The pair talk about what they loved about this film as well as the trilogy as a whole and why it is one of their favorite franchises within the MCU.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-05-231h 02The Stinger‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Finale and Celebration BreakdownJoin Co-hosts Josh Gann, Trent Neely, and Joseph Snead as they break down the action-packed season finale of The Mandalorian and give their final thoughts on the season as a whole. Later, the trio give their thoughts on some of the projects announced at Star Wars Celebration: Ashoka (55:25), Dave Filoni's Mando-verse movie (1:10:17) as well as James Mangold's film and the new film focussed on Rey (1:18:42).
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-05-041h 28The Stinger'The Mandalorian' Season 3, Episodes 4-7We're back! Join co-hosts Josh Gann and Joseph Snead as they hop in their stolen imperial light cruiser and make their way back to Mandalore, and take a pulse check on season 3 of 'The Mandalorian'. The pair talk about everything from their enjoyment of the season as a whole, what episode 7 means for the show going forward and the Star Wars universe at large, and their notes on the Jack Black and Lizzo cameos.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-04-171h 12The Stinger‘The Last of Us’ Season 1 ReviewCo-hosts Josh Gann and Trent Neely return to the world of The Last of Us to recap and breakdown episodes 4-9 of the hit series. Join the pair as they talk favorite set pieces, characters, and episodes from this action-packed, heartfelt, and suspenseful drama.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely
Music: John Battiston
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2023-03-271h 04The Stinger‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3, Episodes 2-3Join co-hosts Trent Neely and Joseph Snead as they make their way through the Mines of Mandalore and the city streets of Coruscant in this recap of Chapters 18 and 19 of The Mandalorian.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-03-2044 minThe Stinger'The Mandalorian' Season 3 PremierTHIS IS THE WAY! The Mandalorian is back and so are we! Listen in as the trio gives their immediate reaction to the opening episode of season 3. They also share their love for the first two seasons of the show, and speculate on everything that season 3 could bring for our favorite galaxy-travelling duo, Din and Grogu.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann, Trent Neely, & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-03-0353 minThe Stinger'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' ReviewDrink the goo and listen as co-hosts Josh Gann, Trent Neely, and Joseph Snead give their honest opinions on 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'. The trio discusses the overall successes and failures of the movie, the introduction of Kang as the looming threat in the MCU, and the current state of production at Marvel Studios. Oh... and then there's MODOK!
Co-hosts: Josh Gann, Trent Neely, & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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The StingerThe Protagonist: Ant-ManIn anticipation of the release of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, Josh, Trent and Joseph took a look at Scott Lang's journey in the MCU up to this point. The trio talk what they love about the character and franchise, favorite moments, and how the World's Smallest Avenger could have a huge impact on the future of the MCU. This marks the first episode of The Protagonist, a new series providing deep dives into characters fandoms love.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-02-1432 minThe StingerThe Heroes All-Star DraftTime for another draft episode! And on the slate today, your favorite co-hosts Josh Gann, Trent Neely, and Joseph Snead are here to draft their favorite heroes from across fandom. The categories are: Leader, Warrior, Brains, Muscle, and Wildcard. With such a wide pool of characters to choose from, this one brought lots of excellent picks, so listen to decide if you agree with the selections made!
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-02-1046 minThe Stinger'The Last of Us' Episodes 1-3Join Co-hosts Josh Gann, Trent Neely and returning guests John Battiston and Misganaw Mengiste as they break down HBO's latest hit series. The four talk their relationship to the games and other video game adaptations; as well as breaking down pivotal moments and reactions from Episode 1 (17:50), Episode 2 (39:47) and Episode 3 (1:00:20).
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Guests: John Battiston and Misganaw Mengiste
Music: John Battiston
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2023-02-031h 17The Stinger'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Trailer and Things we Missed in 2022Join co-hosts Josh Gann, Trent Neely, and Joseph Snead as they gather in the Jedi Council Chambers to react to the latest trailer for 'The Mandalorian' Season 3. Listen in as they give their predictions for cameos, plot threads, and the overall direction for the upcoming season. Then, the three take their stand on six projects they didn't get to discuss in 2022 (33:00)
Co-hosts: Josh Gann, Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-01-231h 23The Stinger'Avatar: The Way of Water' Review and 'Quantumania' Trailer ReactionJoin co-hosts Josh Gann, Trent Neely, Joseph Snead, and special guest Zachary Goolsby as they return to Pandora and review the latest installment in James Cameron's blockbuster saga. The group also give their thoughts on the brand new 'Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania' trailer (56:34), and give a few theories about the repercussions this film could have on the MCU.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann, Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Guest: Zachary Goolsby
Music: John Battiston
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2023-01-161h 11The StingerThe 2023 Hype DraftHappy new year, and happy draft day! Your favorite co-hosts are here to get you excited for everything to come in the fandom genre in 2023! So join us as we draft some of our most anticipated projects coming later this year from the following categories: Star Wars, Marvel Movie, Marvel TV Show, DC, Action, Animation, Fantasy/Sci-Fi & Adventure.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann, Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2023-01-091h 22The StingerRanking Phase 4 of the MCUJoin co-hosts Josh Gann and Trent Neely as they give their respective rankings of Marvel's entire Phase 4 slate (6:41) and randomly open with a timely ranking of their favorite holiday movies.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely
Music: John Battiston
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2022-12-291h 44The StingerTHE 2022 STINGER AWARD SHOWOn this very special 1st Birthday of The Stinger, co-hosts Josh Gann, Trent Neely, and Joseph Snead team up to chat about their favorite moments of 2022! After many of you chimed in on Instagram polls to vote for several awards, the gang's all here to discuss the nominees, cast their votes, and decide winners for all of the award categories! We can't wait for you to hear what they had to say, so here are the time stamps for each award:
Best Score: (6:45)
Best Cameo (14:00)
Villain of the Year (20:00)
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2022-12-221h 56The Stinger'Andor' Season 1 ReviewJoin co-hosts Josh Gann, Trent Neely, and Joseph Snead as they talk about the final episodes of Andor and the first season as a whole. The trio discuss everything from favorite characters and moments from the hit series, as well as its impact on the future of Star Wars in general.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead
Music: John Battiston
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2022-12-071h 11The Stinger'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' ReviewGrab your tissues and queue up this incredible conversation about one of the more mesmerizing movies of the year - 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Listen in as the main crew are joined by co-host of the Racially Speaking podcast, John-Mark Walker, to give their thoughts on this film's very touching tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, the incredible cast and crew, and the always captivating world of Wakanda.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann, Trent Neely, and Joseph Snead
Guest: John-Mark Walker
Music: John Battiston
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2022-11-181h 18The Stinger'She-Hulk' Season 1 ReviewWhose show is this anyway? Well for now, it belongs to co-hosts Josh Gann and Trent Neely, as they attempt to break down the biggest moments from the second half of the first season of 'She-Hulk: Attorney At Law'. Listen in as the duo discusses their overall impressions of the first season, the introduction of Matt Murdock into the MCU, and 4th-wall-breaking galore in the season finale!
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely
Music: John Battiston
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2022-11-071h 10The Stinger'The Rings of Power' Episodes 5-8It began with the forging of a great pod! Join Josh Gann, Trent Neely and returning guest Joseph Snead as they break down the final four episodes of 'The Rings of Power'. Hear the trio discuss everything from battle sequences, to favorite characters, and even suggestive elf names.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely
Music: John Battiston
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2022-10-251h 29The Stinger‘Andor’ Episodes 1-4Fire up the hyperdrive! Join co-hosts Josh Gann and Trent Neely, along with returning guest Aleeyah Richie as they discuss the first four episodes of Disney+'s Andor. The Trio discuss everything from Empire politics, to the complexities of characters named Timm.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely
Guest: Aleeyah Richie
Music: John Battiston
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2022-10-041h 23The Stinger'The Rings of Power' Episodes 3-4Grab your Palantir and prepare to set sail as Josh Gann and Trent Neely break down episodes 3-4 of ‘’The Rings of Power’. Join the pair as they discuss likes and dislikes from the show and everything in-between: Numenorean/Elf relations, questionable Harfoot travel logistics, and possible Sauron candidates.
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely
Music: John Battiston
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2022-09-221h 06The Stinger'She-Hulk' Episodes 2-4 & D23 RecapGrab your popcorn and queue up ‘The Sopranos’ because Josh Gann and Trent Neely are here to break down episodes 2-4 of ‘She-Hulk’! You’ll here their thoughts on the the overall success of the show up to this point, how the show has developed the character of Jennifer Walters, and what effect the generally low stakes of the show has on the viewing experience. (4:22) Then, the two break down the biggest Marvel and Star Wars news that came out of D23! (47:29)
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely
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2022-09-151h 14The Stinger'The Rings of Power' Episodes 1 & 2Come journey to Middle Earth with co-hosts Josh Gann and Trent Neely and guest Joseph Snead as the trio dives deep into the rich and luxurious world of the 'The Rings of Power'. The group starts discussing how it felt to re-enter the world of "Lord of the Rings" (1:33). Then, they briefly give their thoughts on the problematic discourse surrounding the show's debut (11:18). And then the fun begins, as they recap the episodes and unlock some hidden knowledge from the texts, in large part thanks to Joseph (18:20).
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely
Guest: Joseph Snead
2022-09-091h 19The Stinger'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law' Ep. 1 & The Problems with the DCEUGrab your chopsticks and pop open that bag of Cheetos, because co-hosts Josh Gann and Trent Neely are here to break down the first episode of ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’! Listen in as the guys give their thoughts on the introduction of Jennifer Walters to the MCU (2:07). Then, they go over the recent news coming out of DC, with project cancellations and possible delays, and what it means for the future of this cinematic universe. (40:51)
Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely
Music: John Battiston
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2022-08-231h 10The StingerComic-Con Reactions & 'Ms. Marvel' ReviewAn embarrassment of riches were announced at Marvel’s Hall H Panel at San Diego Comic-Con at the end of July, so co-hosts Josh Gann and Trent Neely are here with guest Joseph Snead to break down all you need to know about the upcoming projects in phases 5 & 6 of the MCU. First, the three have some fun with a snake draft of all of those projects announced at Hall H (5:57). Then, they discuss some of their favorite trailers that were shown, including the emotional trailer for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (39:05). And lastly, stick around to hear Josh and Trent give...
2022-08-111h 23The Stinger'Stranger Things' Season 4 ReviewIt’s time to break out the Dungeons & Dragons set and slip on those Hellfire Club T-Shirts, because we’re here to talk Stranger Things Season 4! Join co-hosts Josh Gann and Trent Neely, along with guest John Battiston, as they hop on the podcast to discuss all of their thoughts on the latest season. Listen in as they discuss their favorite storylines, character choices, and some of the most iconic scenes that this season gave us.
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2022-08-051h 11The Stinger'Thor: Love and Thunder' ReviewGet ready to summon the Bifrost and join co-hosts Josh Gann and Trent Neely as they travel through space and time behind two screaming goats! After the long-awaited release of 'Thor: Love and Thunder' the guys have linked up once again to give their boldest thoughts on a film that has the MCU fanbase divided. (4:22) And after that, they decide to zoom out and look at the overall trajectory of the MCU halfway through Phase 4, and offer their insight into what has worked, and what should be done better. (1:10:20)
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The Stinger'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Episodes 4-6'Obi-Wan Kenobi' is now complete, so join co-hosts Josh Gann and Trent Neely, with guest Joseph Snead as they reconvene under the suns of Tatooine. In today's episode, the three discuss their overall thoughts on the series in full (5:13), then they breakdown the key elements of part 4 (17:27), part 5 (27:58), and part 6 (49:56), individually.
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2022-06-271h 30The Stinger'Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Episodes 1-3Hello there! After a little hiatus, official CO-HOSTS of The Stinger, Josh Gann and Trent Neely, are back with a favorite guest, Joseph Snead to discuss the incredible first half of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'. They start with addressing the hateful and racist messages that actor Moses Ingram received from Star Wars "fans" (7:35), then they move into their love and affection for the Prequel movies (19:16), and then dive into the things we loved about these first three episodes (33:26).
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2022-06-081h 23The Stinger'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' ReviewThe MCU got WEIRD in with it's latest film release, 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', and we cannot wait to talk about it. Join host Josh Gann, returning guest Trent Neely, and first-time guest Aleeyah Richie as they hop through layers of star-shaped portals to discuss what they liked, didn't like, and what surprised them about this movie!
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2022-05-111h 23The Stinger'Moon Knight' Episode 5Come hop aboard this ship as we journey to Duat and process this weighty episode of 'Moon Knight', "Asylum". Join host Josh Gann, returning guest Trent Neely, and first-time guest John-Mark Walker as they recap this episode, discuss some of the more meaningful moments, and theorize on how this series will end in the finale!
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2022-05-021h 05The Stinger'Moon Knight' Ep. 3 & 4 + 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Trailer ReactionAfter taking a week off, host Josh Gann and guest Trent Neely are back, and they have a lot to catch up on! First, they give their brief thoughts on episode 3 of 'Moon Knight' and where the show sits with each of them after episode 4. Then, they break down episode 4, "The Tomb" and react to its absolute bonkers of an ending (11:37). And to wrap things up, they react to the 'Thor: Love and Thunder' trailer that dropped last week, and discuss their level of excitement for the upcoming addition to the Thor saga (50:00) .
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2022-04-251h 04The Stinger'Moon Knight' Episode 2Float like a butterfly, sting like Steven with a V! On this week's episode, host Josh Gann and guest Trent Neely hop aboard the 'Moon Knight' hype train to talk about this especially fun episode. From the debut of "Mr. Knight", to the incredible acting performances of Ethan Hawke and Oscar Isaac, to the mysterious, over-arching plot, the guys have you covered on all the details.
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2022-04-111h 00The Stinger'Moon Knight' Episode 1Get ready for a high-speed chase in a cupcake van, because host Josh Gann and guest Trent Neely are here to guide you through everything you need to know about episode 1 of 'Moon Knight', "The Goldfish Problem". The two discuss some of the comic lore behind the character of Moon Knight, the unique choices this show seems to be taking in telling the story of a character with DID, and the enticing performances of Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke in the pilot episode.
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2022-04-041h 02The Stinger'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Trailer & The Batman Character DraftIn the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi himself, "Hello there!" Re-joining host Josh Gann on the podcast is Joseph Snead, and for the first time, making his "The Stinger" debut, is Josh's dad, Eddie Gann! Listen in as the three discuss the exhilarating 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' trailer and their expectations for the show (5:02). And later, listen to our "Batman Character Draft", where we each draft a team of our favorite versions of various characters from across Batman movies and shows (38:30).
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2022-03-141h 21The Stinger'The Batman' ReviewVengeance is here, and so is our 'The Batman' review! Listen in as host Josh Gann and guests Trent Neely and John Battiston break down everything from director Matt Reeve's vision to Robert Pattinson's debut as the caped crusader. And later, the three play a little game to compare what this movie did to similar iconic staples across pop culture.
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2022-03-071h 29The StingerSuper Bowl Trailer Breakdowns & 'The Batman' PredictionsCome join host Josh Gann and guests Trent Neely and John Battiston as they venture into a multiverse of possibilities and speculation over the latest and greatest trailers to release during last week's Super Bowl! First, the three will dive deep into an easter-egg filled trailer for 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'. Then, they will give their hopes and expectations for 'The Rings of Power' and 'Moon Knight' series. And later, discuss some predictions and excitement for 'The Batman', coming to theaters in less than two weeks!
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2022-02-211h 05The Stinger'The Book of Boba Fett' Ep. 7As we shut 'The Book of Boba Fett' to a close, join host Josh Gann and guests Trent Neely and Joseph Snead as they guide you through the season finale, also title, "In the Name of Honor". So hop on your favorite rancor and ride into the sunset as we put a bow on this limited series.
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2022-02-141h 15The Stinger'The Book of Boba Fett' Ep. 6SPOILER WARNING. On today's episode... Dave Filoni took us down memory lane by bringing back a plethora of familiar faces. Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Ahsoka, Cad Bane and Cob Vanth all return in this special episode of the 'The Book fo Boba Fett', so we have A LOT to talk about. Listen in as Trent Neely and Misganaw Mengiste join host Josh Gann to discuss one of the greatest episodes of Star Wars television ever.
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2022-02-071h 13The Stinger'The Book of Boba Fett' Ep. 5Spoilers beware... the Mandalorian has returned!! And so have Joseph Snead and Trent Neely, as they join host Josh Gann to discuss a surprising episode! Listen in as the group talk about the thrill of seeing Din Djarin back on the screen, their skepticism on the overall agenda of this show, and their favorite things from an easter egg-filled episode full of moments to nerd out about.
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2022-01-311h 07The Stinger'The Book of Boba Fett' Ep. 4, 'Moon Knight' Trailer, & 'The Rings of Power' AnnouncementA lot happened in the nerd universe this week! First, Trent Neely and Joseph Snead join host Josh Gann to dive deep into the depths of the Sarlacc Pit to discuss episode 4 of 'The Book of Boba Fett', "The Gathering Storm". Then the three give their reactions to the fascinating first trailer of 'Moon Knight' that released. And last but certainly not least, The Lord of the Rings is coming back!!! Listen to reactions to the title reveal to Amazon Prime's upcoming show, 'The Rings of Power', and some discussion on what this show might explore!
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2022-01-241h 08The Stinger'The Book of Boba Fett' Ep. 3Get ready to mount your newly bestowed rancor and ride with us into episode three of 'The Book of Boba Fett', "The Streets of Tatooine". Joining host Josh Gann today is returning guest Joseph Snead, here to dispense a wide array of Star Wars knowledge as the two do their best to answer several questions this episode leaves us with. From the Dune Sea to the Streets of Mos Espa, we've got you covered with the need-to-know of this episode.
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2022-01-171h 03The Stinger'The Book of Boba Fett' Ep. 2 & The Death of the SnyderverseIt's time to hop on your speederbike and drive head first into our recap of episode 2 of 'The Book of Boba Fett', "The Tribes of Tatooine". Listen in as host Josh Gann is joined by Trent Neely, Joseph Snead, and new guest, Misganaw Mengiste to break down this treat of an episode! And later, Joseph and Josh discuss the latest news on 'The Flash' movie coming out later this year, and what it means for the future of the DCEU.
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2022-01-101h 10The Stinger'The Book of Boba Fett' Ep. 1 & 'Hawkeye' ReviewLike Boba Fett escaping the Sarlacc pit, we've officially left 2021 and are on to bigger, better things in 2022! And with that, we kick off the new year by recapping the first episode in the brand new Disney+ series 'The Book of Boba Fett'. Listen in as guest Trent Neely joins host Josh Gann to break down the opening episode in the new Star Wars series, and stick around for our brief review of 'Hawkeye'!
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2022-01-0456 minThe StingerThe (Almost) Entire MCU in TiersHappy Holidays all! On today's episode, Trent Neely joins host Josh Gann for a task only true MCU superfans can accomplish: ranking every movie and tv show in MCU canon into tiers! From Iron Man all the way to Eternals, Trent and Josh discuss their fondest, and not-so-fondest memories of everything to date, slotting them into tiers ranging from "S" (Superior) to "F" (Failure). Tune in to find out if their picks match-up with yours! *Note: 'Hawkeye' and 'Spiderman: No Way Home' rankings will be coming in other episodes*
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2021-12-271h 26The Stinger'Spider-Man: No Way Home' ReviewThis is a spoiler-filled podcast, so if you haven't seen 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', then get out of here quicker than May ended her fling with Happy (I guess you won't get that). If you have seen the movie, then get ready, because coming out of the sling ring portals are John Battiston, Joseph Snead, and Jacob Gann, and they're locked and loaded with fresh thoughts to discuss with host Josh Gann. Brace yourselves, enter the mirror dimension, and press play on our debate.
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2021-12-221h 29The StingerIntroducing... The StingerWelcome to The Stinger, hosted by Josh Gann! This podcast, formerly known as the Gann the Fan Podcast, is taking a new direction. Listen weekly and hear a rotating panel of guests discuss the latest projects in the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars Universe, and other lore-filled franchises. From instant reactions to breaking news, or out-of-this-world theories to passionate debates, The Stinger is home for all super fans.
And it all begins so soon! On Wednesday, December 22nd, we will be fiercely debating the highly anticipated Marvel Studios project "Spider-Man: No Way Home". So hit the...
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CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast104 - Airman Leadership Qualities with Maj Jim Nardelli and Lt Col Josh HawkinsMaj Jim Nardelli and Lt Col Josh Hawkins return to share the process of developing and the reasons for the Airman Leadership Qualities. More importantly, they discuss the role of feedback in developing the kind of officers the Air Force needs.Contact Jim at james.nardelli.2@us.af.mil.Contact Josh at joshua.hawkins@us.af.mil.Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.comAudio production by Stephan Sanchez.Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.c...
2021-09-0158 minCommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast103 - 38F Force Support Officer with Maj Jim Nardelli and Lt Col Josh HawkinsThe 38F Force Support Officer is the only officer career field in the military dedicated to people sustainment. Maj Jim Nardelli and Lt Col Josh Hawkins explain their role in providing manpower, personnel, and services operations to ensure that all Airmen and their families have what they need to complete the mission.Contact Jim at james.nardelli.2@us.af.mil.Contact Josh at joshua.hawkins@us.af.mil.Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.comA...
2021-08-251h 16
The StingerGann the Fan Vault: Casting the Perfect Vacation MovieHave you ever thought what it would be like if you combined elements of your favorite vacation movies into one, ultimate vacation movie? Probably not, but me and my guest, Zachary Goolsby did, and we made this episode just for that question. Listen in as we conduct a draft together to make our own ultimate vacation movie.
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The StingerGann the Fan Vault: The Riveting 'Loki' Finale and the Future of the MCUAfter an exhilarating finale to 'Loki' John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin Redman join me to discuss their reactions to the final episode and the show in its entirety. We also break down the implications this show now has on the greater MCU!
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The StingerGann the Fan Vault: The GOAT Villains DraftWhat makes a good villain, and what villains in entertainment history don't get enough respect? In the first episode of new show "Heat Check" I am joined by Zach Goolsby to answer some of these questions, as well as draft teams of some of the greatest villains of all time.
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The StingerGann the Fan Vault: Bold Reactions to the NFL DraftThe 2021 NFL Draft will go down as one of the most memorable drafts in recent memory, and that's not because of Roger Goodell's chair. Between wild Aaron Rodgers trade rumors, a QB frenzy and other notable moments, there is plenty to talk about. Oliver Burke rejoins the podcast with new guests Cody Carlson and Grant Melvin to discuss with me everything that happened in the 2021 NFL Draft.
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The StingerThe Biggest Winners of the NBA Trade Deadline | Kings of the CourtWelcome to the first episode of 'Kings of the Court'! On today's episode, Alex and I start off discussing the many trades that were made on NBA Trade Deadline Day. Then, we take a look at the toll that Lebron and AD's injuries are taking on the Lakers, and wrap up with our current top-five teams to win the title.
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The StingerHow Will We Remember WandaVision?Was the MCU's first show in the Disney+ era a success, a failure, or something else? The hosts of the Reel Underdogs podcast (John Battiston, Trent Neely, and Justin Redman) join me to discuss what they thought of the WandaVision Finale and the show as a whole.
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The StingerGann the Fan Vault: NBA All-Star Snubs and Trade IdeasThe full NBA All-Star rosters have been announced and there were a few players that didn't make that many feel should have. Alex Bullens joins me on the podcast as we take on a fantasy draft of 12 of the league's all-star snubs, and then propose some trade ideas we think may have a chance to see the light of day come the NBA trade deadline.
2021-03-011h 09The StingerThe Most Intriguing WandaVision TheoriesSPOILER WARNING: Before Episode 7 of WandaVision drops tomorrow, Joseph Snead and I discuss some of the most interesting, plausible, and downright wild theories floating around the internet about what exactly is going on in the Disney+ show.
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The StingerGann the Fan Vault: The Hottest Takes from Super Bowl LVTom Brady just won his 7th Super Bowl, and Alex Bullens and new guest, Joe Siegel, join me to discuss a number of topics including Brady's legacy, Mahomes' future, and some of our favorite moments in Super Bowl history.
2021-02-111h 10The StingerA Guide to Super Bowl LVThis wild ride of an NFL season is coming to an end, and of course, Tom Brady is here. Oliver Burke joins me to give you a break down of all the storylines, key matchups and even prop bets to keep an eye on ahead of Sunday's big game.
2021-02-0451 minThe StingerKobe Bryant's Top 10 GamesWe remember Kobe's legacy for so many reasons, but chief among them were his breath-taking performances on the court. Listen in as I take a look at what I think are his 10 best games.
2021-01-2847 minThe StingerJames Harden Finally Got His WishAre the Brooklyn Nets now title favorites in the NBA? Did the Rockets make the right move? New guest of the show Alex Bullens joins me to discuss this and much more.
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The StingerGann the Fan Vault: What Made Season 2 of The Mandalorian so Good?After a break for the holidays, Joseph and I give one more discussion on The Mandalorian to review Season 2. Between the weighty story, fan service, music, and cinematography, what wasn't there to love about this season?
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The StingerGann the Fan Vault: The Mandalorian Season Finale Instant ReactionOn this week's episode, my brother, Jacob Gann, joins the podcast to give his thoughts on the breath-taking season finale of The Mandalorian.
2020-12-2242 minThe StingerThe Mandalorian Chapter 15 | The Believer & The Best New Shows Coming to Disney+On this week's episode, we take our usual deep dive into the latest episode of The Mandalorian. But first, we discuss the sweet surprise that was Disney's Investor Day, and all of the exciting new projects coming to Marvel and Star Wars.
2020-12-171h 32The StingerThe Mandalorian Chapter 14 | The TragedyOn this week's episode, Joseph and I discuss what was, simultaneously, a joyful, nostalgic, and anxiety-inducing episode of The Mandalorian.
2020-12-101h 20The StingerThe Mandalorian Chapter 13 | The JediOn today's episode, Joseph and I completely nerd out on all of the possible implications that this chapter of The Mandalorian has on, not only the show, but the greater Star Wars universe.
2020-12-031h 28The StingerThe Mandalorian Chapter 12 | The SeigeSPOILER WARNING: If you have not seen Chapter 12 of The Mandalorian, go watch it first before you listen! Joseph returns as we discuss this week's episode of The Mandalorian, as well as theories about what we could see in the remaining episodes.
2020-11-241h 35The StingerThe Mandalorian Chapter 11 | The Heiress*SPOILER WARNING* My friend Joseph Sneads returns to the pod to break down a fantastic episode of Season 2 of The Mandalorian. This episode contains spoilers to not only this series, but to the greater Star Wars universe, including the films and the animated series.
2020-11-191h 19The StingerFootball is Back! | NFL Week 1 RecapOn this week's episode of the Gann the Fan podcast, my good friend Oliver Burke and I discuss what went wrong with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in their debut, what went right for the new look Patriots, and what to expect from Dallas after a disappointing Cowboys opener. Plus, we break down some things you might have missed from Week 1, and make our Week 2 picks!
2020-09-181h 12
The StingerGann the Fan Vault: Ultimate Fandom Bracket | Final FourIn the final episode of the Ultimate Fandom Bracket miniseries, Josh and the Reel Underdogs (John Battiston, Trent Neely, Justin Redman) debate the final four remaining: Into the Spiderverse, Lord of the Rings, The Office, and Up. Only one can come out on top as the champion of this bracket.
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The StingerGann the Fan Vault: Ultimate Fandom Bracket | Sci-Fi & FantasyJosh and the Reel Underdogs (John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin Redman) take turns discussing and voting for the greatest TV or movie franchise in the Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Action & Adventure genres. With properties such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Mission Impossible, some of these debates were just too close!
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The StingerGann the Fan Vault: Ultimate Fandom Bracket | HeroesIn the first episode of this mini-series, Josh, John, Trent and Justin discuss some of the most beloved film and tv franchises in the superhero genre.
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The StingerGann the Fan Vault: Ultimate Fandom Bracket TrailerA preview of what's to come in this collaboration mini-series between Gann The Fan and Reel Underdogs
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