Z2 Podcast: Comic Books & Pop Culture

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Have you ever wanted to start reading comics after watching the latest superhero movie but have no idea where to start? Never fear for the Z2 Podcast is here! Where 3 friends come together each and every week to breakdown the latest in comic book news, tv shows, movies, video games and give you our recommendations on what you should be reading! Not only that but we'll interview creators to talk about their work and give some perspective on the industry. So come join us as we drive each other mad and maybe you'll find your next favorite series! If anything, we hope that you'll at least get a laugh out of our ramblings.

Episodes

  • Episode 143 - Smash, Spiders, and Spooky Clams

    11/12/2018 Duration: 01h47min

    In this week's episode, we have a ton of video games news to go over starting with the Game Award 2018 winners, the announcements from the show as well as our thoughts on Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Following all of our video game discussion, Zach and Steve had the chance to see Into the Spider-Verse early and give their spoiler free thoughts on it! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Game Awards Winners - 00:03:16 Game Awards Announcements - 00:14:13 Netflix Announces new Ghost in the Shell Series - 00:35:26 Umbrella Academy Trailer from Netflix - 00:38:37 Garth Ennis new Russian WWII Comic - 00:40:10 Kingdom Hearts 3 Opening Video Trailer - 00:42:56 Avengers 4 Endgame Trailer -

  • Episode 142 - Our Game Award 2018 Picks!

    04/12/2018 Duration: 01h25min

    In this week's episode, we start things off with the sad passing of Stephen Hillenburg, creator of Spongebob Squarepants and how the NFL should absolutely play "Sweet Victory" at Super Bowl 53 in honor of him. Then we run through all of the nominees for the Game Awards 2018 and pick who we think should win based on what we've played! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Stephen Hillenburg, Creator of Spongebob Squarepants Passes Away at 57 - 00:03:18 NFL Half Time Petition - 00:10:08 Game Awards Nominations - 00:20:26 Russo Brothers presenting at The Game Awards - 00:48:24 Reggie Fils Amie teases “something big” for Game Awards - 00:50:25 Fallout 76 collectors edition b

  • Episode 141 - Mister Miracle Is

    27/11/2018 Duration: 01h22min

    In this week's episode, we recap the final issue of Mister Miracle by Tom King, Art by Mitch Gerads as well as the role Julie Andrews will be playing in Aquaman, plus Steve's dream has come true, with Kingdom Hearts 3 going gold this week! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Julie Andrews has a secret role in Aquaman - 00:09:59 Lion King “Live Action” Trailer 1 - 00:15:34 Kingdom Hearts 3 Has Gone Gold - 00:25:18 Fantastic Beasts 2 - 00:31:46 Fantastic Beasts 2 Spoilers - 00:35:05 Wreck it Ralph 2 - 00:51:04 Electric Warriors 1 - 01:04:36 Mister Miracle 12 - 01:06:13 Intro Music by: MDK Song Title: Press Start (VIP Mix) http://www.facebook.com/MDKOfficial http://www.youtube

  • Episode 140 - Excelsior, True Believer

    20/11/2018 Duration: 01h23min

    In this week's episode, we mourn the loss of the comics legend himself, Stan Lee. We reflect on what he meant for the industry, the legacy he has left behind, and how we think he will be remembered. From that we also have a bunch of movie news as well as the first Detective Pikachu trailer to discuss! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: R.I.P Stan Lee - 00:02:27 Toy Story 4 Teasers - 00:09:11 Detective Pikachu Trailer - 00:15:51 Final Aquaman trailer - 00:28:01 Ella Jay Basco Cast as Cassandra Cain - 00:33:13 Hulu Orders Jeff Lemire’s Sweet Tooth Pilot - 00:36:34 League of Legends to be adapted at Marvel - 00:49:39 Official MCU Timeline - 00:54:38 Young Justice Outsiders Premie

  • Episode 139 - XO18 Meets Expectations?

    13/11/2018 Duration: 01h40min

    In this week's episode, we have Microsofts Xbox XO18 event to recap which had a few cool announcements but for the most part it seemed to meet the expectations that Xbox had laid out. Along with that we learned the fate of Final Fantasy XV and we give our thoughts on the latest episode of RWBY and Zach recaps the latest Halloween movie! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Microsoft XO18 Recap - 00:03:32 Final Fantasy XV Anniversary Event - 00:16:30 Avengers 4 current runtime - 00:24:22 Tom Hiddleston will play Loki again in Disney Streaming Show - 00:30:15 Cassian Andor streaming series - 00:31:56 Some Westworld set destroyed in California Wildfires - 00:33:35 Titan’s Jason Todd

  • Episode 138 - So Much NACL

    06/11/2018 Duration: 01h39min

    In this week's episode, we have a lot of internet outrage to talk about and discuss if it is justified to be upset about Diablo: Immortal and the Rainbow Six: Siege Aesthetic update. It may look like the standard gamer outrage but there my be some valid reasons for some of it. Moving past that we do get both of the Zach's thoughts on some comics including Dead Kings issue #1 and Heroes in Crisis issue #2. As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Blizzard announces Diablo:Immortal for Mobile - 00:03:03 Rainbow Six Siege Aesthetic Update - 00:09:38 New Overwatch Animation: Reunion - 00:24:27 Avatar Sequels - 00:36:13 Super Smash Bros final Nintendo Direct - 00:41:45 Black Mask cast in B

  • Episode 137 - R.I.P Boba Fett Movie

    30/10/2018 Duration: 02h58s

    In this week's episode, we travel down to the brand new location of Hall of Justice Comics for Halloween Comic fest to hang out and chat about the nerdy news and get friends of the show to give their thoughts on some of it. The biggest point being the Boba Fett movie being confirmed 100% dead in favor of The Mandalorian TV series. Along with that we discuss what C list character could actually be a decent TV series! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Claudia Kim defends casting in Fantastic Beasts - 00:03:38 Boba Fett movie dead - 00:17:27 American Vandals and OITNB joins the ranks of cancelled Netflix shows - 00:33:50 Avengers 4 Trailer Rumors - 00:46:15 George Miller’s new film

  • Episode 136 - Sweet Christmas is Cancelled this Year

    23/10/2018 Duration: 01h02min

    In this week's episode, another Marvel Netflix show has been cancelled and we discuss what this could mean for the remaining ones at Netflix and the potential of them returning on Disney's streaming service. Along with this, Zach discusses his thoughts on the first issues of the revived Jinxworld series he's read and an overall status of DC Comic's current state! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Luke Cage Cancelled at Netflix - 00:03:41 Barry and Ollie Swap Costumes in CW Elseworld’s - 00:14:04 What we do in the Shadows in the same Universe as the Movie - 00:21:53 Disney Removes Untitled 2020 Movie from Release Schedule - 00:26:00 Sean Bean Stars as Hitman 2 Target - 00:31:02

  • Episode 135 - Riverdale DILF Squad vs The Legion of Doom

    16/10/2018 Duration: 01h56min

    In this week's episode, we have the return of Riverdale and the absolute madness the show has become to talk about. However, we have a ton of news to cover starting with James Gunn jumping over to write and possibly direct Suicide Squad 2, as well as Iron Fist getting cancelled after two seasons. Steve and Zach also give their thoughts on Assassin's Creed Odyssey after putting a bit of time into it! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: James Gunn to Write Suicide Squad 2 - 00:01:34 Iron Fist Cancelled after 2 Seasons - 00:20:28 Ciri and Yennefer cast in Netflix’s Witcher - 00:25:49 Disney’s Fox Buyout could close January 1st - 00:32:31 New Star Wars AR Experience lets you raise a P

  • Episode 134 - Accio Harry Potter RPG

    09/10/2018 Duration: 01h28min

    In this week's episode, we have even more news about the shutting down of Telltale as it was reported this week the remaining skeleton crew was laid off. However, there is good news for Walking Dead fans regarding completion of the final season. Not only that, we also have a rumored Harry Potter RPG in the works and we give our thoughts on what we hope it might me! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Telltale Lays off Skeleton Crew - 00:02:27 Rumored Harry Potter RPG test footage revealed- 00:09:35 Brian Michael Bendis to Lead Teen Focused DC Imprint - 00:19:15 Harley Quinn DC Universe Show Revealed - 00:24:50 Darth Vader Comic ending at #25 - 00:27:26 Young Avengers Comic to ret

  • Episode 133 - Give us the Dark Space Turkey

    02/10/2018 Duration: 01h56min

    In this week's episode, Zach has returned and there is a ton of things to discuss starting with the sequel to Batman: White Knight as well as the first trailer for Dark Phoenix! Strap yourselves in because its going to be a long episode this week. As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Sean Murphy’s sequel to Batman: White Knight revealed - 00:13:17 Birds of Prey Huntress Cast - 00:19:02 CW Crossover Event given title of Elseworlds - 00:26:46 Dark Phoenix Trailer - 00:34:51 Sony Allowing Crossplay for Fortnite - 00:52:11 Steins;Gate: Elite to be released on PS4 and Switch - 01:01:41 Kingdom Hearts 3 Opening theme is a collab with Skrillex -01:06:33 Tokyo game show - 01:13:

  • Episode 132 - Awoken as Forsaken

    25/09/2018 Duration: 01h36min

    In this week's episode, its a prerecorded episode as Zach is off on a trip, and we have our friend of the show, Destiny fan number 1, Jim join us to discuss how we would incorporate the X-Men into the MCU and our thoughts on Destiny 2: Forsaken after putting nearly two weeks of time into it. As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Intro Music by: MDK Song Title: Press Start (VIP Mix) http://www.facebook.com/MDKOfficial http://www.youtube.com/MDKOfficialYT Buy the song here: http://www.mdkofficial.bandcamp.com/ Free Download: http://www.morgandavidking.com/free-downloads

  • Episode 131 - Isabelle's Next Task? Smash

    18/09/2018 Duration: 01h24min

    In this week's episode, we have a ton of news from the latest Nintendo Direct, including Isabelle from Animal Crossing coming to Super Smash Bros! We also have some controversy regarding Chelsea Cain and the cancelled Vision series, and we give our thoughts on Netflix's The Dragon Prince. As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Everything from the Delayed Nintendo Direct - 00:05:30 The Vision Cancelled before Debut: Chelsea Cain Responds - 00:27:03 New Miles Morales Series Announced - 00:34:23 Henry Cavill may still be Superman? - 00:37:33 Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Trailer -00:42:15 The Dragon Prince Thoughts - 00:48:57 Live action Bleach - 01:00:48 Weird Subreddit: https://

  • Episode 130 - Witcher Casting Outrage?

    11/09/2018 Duration: 01h35min

    In this week's episode, we have some controversy to discuss regarding a casting call for the Netflix Witcher series in the works. Why are people upset? We'll discuss that as well as our thoughts of the first look of Brie Larson as Captain Marvel! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Thumbnail Art Link: https://imgur.com/gallery/dhxnLnR Show Notes: Doctor Who New Season premiere date - 00:02:08 Witcher Fans UPSET - 00:17:20 First Look of Brie Larson as Captain Marvel - 00:42:48 Mark Ruffalo on Avengers 4 Reshoots and more - 00:50:27 Superior Spiderman to Return -00: 56:49 Mattel launches a film studio - 01:02:43 Nintendo Switch Announcements from Delayed Direct- 01:19:36 Intro Music by: MDK

  • Episode 129 - Cyberpunk 2077 Demo Revealed: The Z2 Unholy Trinity is Complete

    04/09/2018 Duration: 01h28min

    In this week's episode, if you can guess from the title, we discuss what we saw in the Cyberpunk 2077 demo that was revealed earlier this week, as well as Star Wars Episode XI casting news, and Zach and Steve's thoughts on the Power Rangers 25th Anniversary special plus Shattered Grid #1. As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Alan Tudyk to star as Mr. Nobody in Doom Patrol - 00:08:53 DC to Launch new Spectre and Hawk & Dove Comic Series- 00:13:29 Matt Smith in Star Wars - 00:19:09 Battlefield V Delayed 1 Month - 00:22:47 Cyberpunk 2077 E3 Demo Revealed - 00:26:42 Power Rangers 25th Anniversary - 00:41:00 Power Rangers Shattered Grid #1 - 00:48:30 Submission from Him Tuskey:

  • Episode 128 - Futurama's Past or Disenchantment's Future

    28/08/2018 Duration: 01h54min

    In this week's episode, we discuss more of the fallout from James Gunn being fired from Guardians of the Galaxy and give our thoughts on Disenchantment after watching several episodes! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Game of Thrones Final Season Likely to debut late 2019 - 00:05:57 Veronica Mars Revival in Development at HULU - 00:15:36 Inkypen comic service headed to Nintendo Switch 00:20:26 New Batman and the Outsiders comic announced - 00:28:03 Fence switches from ongoing to ongoing graphic novels - 00:36:50 Disney delays GOTG 3 Indefinity + Question from Him Tuskey: James Gunn Berserk Movie - 00:47:53 Cyberpunk 2077 Playable from Start to Finish - 01:02:35 Disen

  • Episode 127 - Digging into the Power Rangers Archive

    21/08/2018 Duration: 01h03min

    In this week's episode, Zach is nearly asleep for most of the episode, and we have the two cores of the Z2 Podcast to discuss once again! Power Rangers and Star Wars, with both a new Power Rangers Series announced and a trailer revealed for Star Wars Resistance! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: New Power Rangers Trailer - 00:02:16 Power Rangers Beast Morphers Cast Announced - 00:14:32 HBO Orders Watchmen Series - 00:24:42 Star Wars Resistance First Trailer Revealed - 00:37:18 Jim Lee Shares Rejection Letters from Marvel and DC - 00:46:00 Zach’s Weird Subreddits - 00:50:33 Intro Music by: MDK Song Title: Press Start (VIP Mix) http://www.facebook.com/MDKOfficial http://www.

  • Episode 126 - The Conveniently Timed Fantastic Four Return

    14/08/2018 Duration: 01h17min

    In this week's episode, we discuss the rumor mill regarding the next James Bond as well as our thoughts on the latest issue of Red and the Outlaws, and the return of the Fantastic Four to comics! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Idris Elba Stirs the Pot of Bond Rumors - 00:01:02 Ruby Rose Cast as Batwoman - 00:08:55 Nintendo Reveals New Characters for Smash Ultimate - 00:18:52 Disney Streaming Service Expected to Launch Late 2019 - 00:26:18 Zachs Weird Subreddits - 00:34:33 Red Hood and the Outlaws #25 - 00:47:48 Return of the Fantastic Four to Comics - 01:04:26 Intro Music by: MDK Song Title: Press Start (VIP Mix) http://www.facebook.com/MDKOfficial http://www.youtube.co

  • Episode 125 - To Boldly Go Once More

    07/08/2018 Duration: 01h30min

    In this week's episode, we discuss the return of Jean Luc Picard in a new Star Trek series, and of course it wouldn't be a Z2 Podcast episode without Power Rangers news. As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Patrick Stewart reprising the role of Jean-Luc Picard in new Star Trek series - 00:02:25 Power Rangers 25th Anniversary episode announced - 00:13:43 Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid board Game announced - 00:18:25 Red Hood’s New Design - 00:25:26 Overwatch League Aiming to add 6 new teams for Season 2 - 00:38:16 Disney Trying to buy back Star Wars TV Rights - 00:47:26 New Critical Role Art book to be released this fall - 00:54:58 Minecraft movie delayed as Rob Mcelhenney dro

  • Episode 124 - Sage of the Octopath

    31/07/2018 Duration: 01h42min

    In this week's episode, we don't have a ton of news but we end up talking about random things for the first 15 minutes of the show. However, we later discuss the Disney and Fox merger that is going through as well as give our thoughts on Octopath Traveler 2 weeks in! As always, if you want to help out the show, there are a couple ways you can do that. You can start by leaving us a rating/review wherever you listen to the show, sharing this show to a friend, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter @Z2podcast. We also want to hear from you! Go to http://z2podcast.com/comment and send us your thoughts on the show! Show Notes: Disney and Fox Agree to Merger - Here’s Everything they get - 00:14:40 Amazon Teams up with the Russo Brothers for TV Franchise - 00:32:53 Tom King Branching to TV with States of America - 00:40:25 Carrie Fisher still apart of the Episode XI Cast - 00:48:20 Saga Enters a Year Long Hiatus after dropping a bombshell - 00:59:28 Overwatch League Grand Finals - 01:04:49 Mission Imposs

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