Wolverine Preview, Tombstone Casting, Mando & Grogu, Alien Earth Finale, Gen V S2 Kickoff

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Frank checks in with a quick status update, then dives into five big topics from the week. You’ll hear first impressions of Marvel’s Wolverine for PS5, thoughts on Marvin Jones III joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Tombstone, reactions to the first full Mandalorian and Grogu trailer, a review of Alien Earth’s season one finale, and an early read on Gen V season two. We wrap with a Geek Freaks Network roundup and what’s coming next after L.A. Comic Con.

Timestamps and Topics

• 00:00 Welcome and quick update on the solo episode and injury progress

• 00:13 L.A. Comic Con plans and Crocker Con audio hiccup

• 01:05 Marvel’s Wolverine preview

  • Insomniac’s tone and combat vibe

  • Omega Red, Mystique, Sentinel prototype

  • Locations: Canadian wilderness, Tokyo, Madripoor

  • Fall 2026 window

• 07:14 Spider-Man: Brand New Day casting

  • Marvin Jones III as Tombstone

  • Why Tombstone fits a grounded street-level story

  • July 31, 2026 release window mention

• 10:11 The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer reactions

  • Old-school adventure tone, IMAX tease

  • Jabba’s son, Razor Crest, Zeb, big set pieces

  • May 22, 2026 theatrical date

• 13:30 Alien Earth season one finale review

  • Atmosphere, performances, pacing issues

  • Strong build but an ending that feels incomplete

• 22:08 Gen V season two premiere thoughts

  • Handling of Chance Perdomo’s character, new Dean Cipher

  • Social media propaganda thread, Starlight cameo

  • Character beats for Marie, Emma, Kate, Jordan, Sam

• 30:23 Network roundup

  • Challenge Accepted, Fandom Portals, Distance Nerding, Anime Plus, Disney Moms Gone Wrong, Outlast Podcast

• 32:38 Closing and what’s next

Key Takeaways

• Marvel’s Wolverine aims for a tight, visceral action experience with God of War-style pacing and a clear M rating. Expect meaningful counters to Logan’s healing and a global thriller feel.

• Tombstone casting locks in Marvin Jones III, a performer with the presence to anchor Spider-Man’s street-level stakes without tipping into pure fan service.

• Mandalorian and Grogu looks like a pulpy, planet-hopping romp built for IMAX with classic imagery and bigger set pieces.

• Alien Earth nails mood and performances but ends the season too abruptly, landing closer to incomplete than cliffhanger.

• Gen V season two returns with sharp ideas about image and control, a compelling new dean, and messy human beats that set the table for a stronger mid-season run.

Quotes

• “You’re going to feel like you’re playing a God of War-ish game.”

• “There are definitely things that can slow him down, and they’re setting this game up to make every decision feel impactful.”

• “This looks like old adventure energy, the kind of poster that sparks your imagination.”

• “There’s a difference between cliffhanger and incomplete. This felt incomplete.”

• “It’s a bold but messy return for Gen V.”

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