Z2 Podcast: Comic Books & Pop Culture

In episode 183, we discuss the cast announcement for the reboot of The Suicide Squad movie, the new Watchmen trailer, and more Final Fantasy VII Remake gameplay, and it looks awesome! A pretty exciting week for gaming fans with the Tokyo Game Show happening. 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. Show Notes: Suicide Squad Cast Announced - 00:03:57 Watchmen Trailer - 00:14:57 Undiscovered Country Optioned - 00:23:01 Possible Witcher Release Date - 00:30:41 Are You Afraid of the Dark Reboot - 00:38:20 Final Fantasy VII will return Classic Battle - 00:51:45 Final Fantasy VII Remake Gameplay and Trailer from TGS - 00:55:52 Kojima explains Death Stranding - 01:04:45 Frank Miller returns to the world of DKR - 01:21:14 Wonder Woman Dead Earth - 01:24:46 Borderlands 3 - 01:26:48 Intro Music by: MDK Song Titl

In episode 182, Zach and Zach run through the new additions to the next Mission Impossible movie, who the next Bond could be, Zach's thoughts on IT Chapter 2, and the final issue of The Wicked and the Divine. 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. Show Notes: Mission Impossible 7 adds Hayley Atwell - 00:02:27 Peter Capaldi Shaves his head for Suicide Squad Role - 00:12:30 Disney + Hawkeye finds showrunner - 00:20:09 Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer in the Works - 00:26:03 Nintendo Direct News - 00:30:01 Astral Chain - 00:36:36 IT Chapter 2 - 00:44:15 Wic/Div 45 - 00:58:51 Something is killing the Children - 01:06:28 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 Downlo

In episode 181, we discuss more Fire Emblem Three Houses, how the Joker movie is being reviewed quite well, the Star Wars Rise of Skywalker D23 trailer, and we got to see the Cyberpunk 2077 deep dive. 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 want to hear from you so get in touch with us. Show Notes: Initial Joker Reviews - 00:12:22 Taika Waititi in talks to join Suicide Squad - 00:20:19 Matrix 4 is happening - 00:26:12 Richard Linklater, Director of Boyhood, starts new project "Merrily We Roll Along" which is going to shoot over the next 20 years - 00:34:40 Star Wars D23 Trailer - 00:43:21 Shovel Knight is getting a new game and new parts to Treasure Trove - 00:57:00 Megaman Zero/ZX Collection Coming to PC and Consoles - 01:01:46 Destiny doing Fortnite-style Battle Pass - 01:09:28 New Cyberpunk 2077 D

In episode 180, we run through a ton of the news from D23, as well as the Sony and Marvel failure to reach an agreement for the rights to Spider-Man. 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. Show Notes: Live Action Ms Marvel is happening - 00:01:14 She Hulk and Moon Knight getting Disney Plus Shows - 00:07:45 More What If - 00:14:32 Black Panther 2 is official - 00:17:07 Marvel and Sony cant find agreement over Spider-Man - 00:21:15 The Mandalorian Trailer - 00:35:55 Obi-Wan - 00:44:34 Rise of Skywalker Poster - 00:50:35 New Breaking Bad Movie Coming to Netflix - 00:59:01 Fire Emblem Hacker finds way to recruit Gatekeeper - 01:01:41 New Game from Telling Lies - 01:07:28 Star Wars Title Ending - 01:11:21 Marvel 2099 Returns - 01:12:58 G Willow Wilson exits Wonder Woman - 01:14:56 Intro Music by: MDK Son

In episdoe 179, we discuss the news of Krypton and Lobo being canceled at Syfy, how Disney may finally get Ewan McGregor back as Obi-WaN, and we talk about Die issue 6, Once and Future issue 1, and White Trees issue 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. Show Notes: SYFY Cancels Kryton & Lobo - 00:01:37 Ewan Mcgregor in talks for Obi Wan Show - 00:11:36 Disney Unimpressed with New Mutants - 00:21:47 Disney Actor aiming for Kate Bishop role - 00:27:31 Anthem Lead Producer Leaves Bioware - 00:33:12 Persona 5 Royal Western Release Window - 00:39:39 Pretty Deadly gets Silent Film teaser - 00:45:32 Die #6 - 00:47:57 Once and Future - 01:03:08 White Trees - 01:07:28 Intro Music by: MDK Song Title: Press Start (VIP Mix) http://www.facebook.com/MDKOfficial http://www.youtube.com/MDKOfficialYT Buy the song

In episode 178, Zach and Zach discuss how Andy Serkis will be directing the Tom Hardy Venom sequel, and we have to discuss some of the things being talked around video games and violence. We try not to get to political on this show but it needs to be talked about a bit. 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. Show Notes: Andy Serkis Confirms he is Directing Venom 2 - 00:01:30 ESPN Delays Apex Legends Broadcast - 00:14:46 Peoples Ridiculous Picks for the Dancer in Fire Emblem - 00:26:38 Greg Capullo Resigns with DC - 00:30:50 DC Plans to Change up Digital Strategy - 00:35:28 The Farewell - 00:40:45 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://ww

In episode 177, we breakdown the huge news that Ninja has left twitch for an exclusive streaming deal with mixer, and how this could be the start of a massive shift in the streaming landscape. Plus we discuss more Fire Emblem: Three Houses since it has taken over our lives for the last 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. Show Notes: Kevin Conroy to Finally play old Bruce Wayne - 00:06:54 My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Trailer - 00:19:44 Evangelion's Creator new Series is a take on Ultraman - 00:26:12 Ninja Leaves Twitch for Mixer - 00:35:07 Wildcats cancelled for now - 00:59:19 More Fire Emblem Three Houses - 01:08:25 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.bandca

In episode 176, we kick things off with the rest of the SDCC announcements we missed last week due to timing, the Zombieland 2 trailer, and we get to talk about Fire Emblem: Three Houses! 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. Show Notes: SDCC Marvel Studios Announcements - 00:03:44 Kyoto Animation still releasing a few projects as planned - 00:27:51 Zombieland Double Tap - 00:31:15 Two More Mad Max Movies coming from George Miller Reportedly - 00:35:43 YOUNG JUSTICE SEASON 4 - 00:43:34 Tom King and Mitch Gerads new book - 00:48:34 Let’s Talk About Fire Emblem Three Houses - 00:52:33 Curse of the White Knight - 01:15:48 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - 01:19:06 Intro Music by: MDK Song Title: Press Start (VIP Mix) http://www.facebook.com/MDKOfficial http://www.youtube.com/MDKOfficialYT Buy the song he

In episode 175, we discuss a ton of the news that dropped from SDCC up until Saturday afternoon, so we well be missing a lot of the Marvel announcements. We also have to discuss the sad news of the arson of Kyoto Animation this past 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. Show Notes: Watchmen Trailer - 00:01:18 Golden Compass Trailer - 00:05:50 Brandon Routh - 00:09:54 Picard Trailer - 00:12:26 IT Chapter 2 - 00:16:07 The Witcher Trailer - 00:19:32 Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Japan Release Date and Trailer - 00:27:32 Tragedy at Kyoto Animation - 00:31:39 Russo Brothers New Project - 00:36:57 Borderlands 3 - No Cross Play at Launch - 00:43:07 Eisner 2019 Winners - 00:47:10 DC’s Imprint Shuffle - 00:51:16 Azzarello writing Birds of Prey - 00:55:53 Tales from the Dark Universe - 01:01:05 Hickman Writing X-Men

In episode 174, the Zach's discuss the new live action teaser trailer, and how it appears to be a retelling of the actual Mulan story instead of a shot for shot remake. They also take a look at streaming services and how they've screwed themselves over and a look at the CGI Lupin III. 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. Show Notes: Mulan Live Action Teaser - 00:01:53 Hasbro Reportedly Rebooting Power Rangers - 00:11:06 Lupin III - The First CG Trailer - 00:21:09 Zack Synder Teams Up with Netflix for Norse Mythology Anime - 00:27:17 HBO Max announced - Includes DC Entertainment but wont change DC Universe - 00:34:57 Space Invaders - 00:42:34 Paper Girls Picked up by Amazon - 00:45:55 Nintendo Switch Lite Announced - 00:54:55 Joker: Killer Smile Announced - 01:00:02 Jeff Lemire Black Label - 01:05:06

In episode 173, we recap some of the news coming out from RTX 2019 as well as give our thoughts on Rian Johnsons new movie, Knives Out. That and we give our thoughts on Spider-Man: Far From Home! 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. Show Notes: Knives Out Trailer - Who Dunn It from Rian Johnson - 00:01:16 RWBY Volume 7 Returns this November - 00:04:08 New Akria Series coming from creator - 00:14:40 MAD Magazine will no longer be on Newstands - 00:21:58 DC to publish RWBY and gen:Lock Comics - 00:32:11 New Image Series from Scott Synder, Charles Soule, and Giusippe Camuncolli - 00:37:00 Doom Patrol Weight of the World - 00:39:38 Young Justice - 00:43:59 Spider-Man: Far From Home - 00:50:25 Intro Music by: MDK Song Title: Press Start (VIP Mix) http://www.facebook.com/MDKOfficial http://www.youtube.co

In this week's episode, we discuss the news of a live action Final Fantasy show coming and what the potential plot could be. Plus Steve gives his thoughts on Toy Story 4 and Zach goes on a rant about X-Men Dark Phoenix. 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. Show Notes: Live Action Final Fantasy Show Coming from Sony and Zach's random news - 00:01:27 Paul Rudd joins Ghostbusters Revival - 00:19:25 Deadly Class Not picked up by another Network, Remender uses it to promote the Comic - 00:21:53 No Hellboy Sequel Coming says David Harbour - 00:26:02 Eve Online Calls Cease fire after Alien Invasion - 00:29:58 Tabletop Game Gloomhaven getting PC Adaptation - 00:48:15 X-Men Dark Phoenix - 01:03:14 Toy Story 4 - 01:21:30 Steven's weird thought - 01:27:33 Intro Music by: MDK Song Title: Press Start (VIP Mix)

In this week's episode, we talk about how ridiculous it is that people want to get to Good Omen's cancelled on Netflix, which is just a hilarious goof. We also run through the DC restructuring of Vertigo, DC Ink, and DC Zoom. 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. Show Notes: Petition to cancel Good Omens - 00:01:27 My Hero Season 4 Trailer and Release Date Dropped - 00:11:15 Cyberpunk 2077 to have Witcher 3 like Expansions - 00:21:17 Fans petition to add “You’re Breathtaking” Achievement to Cyberpunk - 00:28:26 Little Witch Academia VR Broom Racing Game Announced - 00:30:07 DC Restructuring Vertigo and YA Lines - 00:37:18 New DC Kids titles - 00:43:56 JJ Abrams and Son to Write a Spiderman Book - 00:49:21 Pretty Deadly Returns this Fall - 00:53:29 Intro Music by: MDK Song Title: Press Start (VIP Mi

In this week's episode, we run through the first look at the Young Justice Season 3 part 2 which gave us a focal point for the season, as well as run through Nintendo's E3 now that it has passed for us! 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. Show Notes: Young Justice Second Half Trailer - 00:01:07 Doctor Sleep Trailer - 00:11:37 Nintendo at E3 - 00:19:16 Rahul Kohli’s Gears 5 Character Revealed - 00:48:50 Cyberpunk 2077 E3 Demo Will be shown Publicly at Pax West - 00:53:53 Stepjan Sejic Rebooting Harlie Quinn's Origin - 01:04:50 Legion of Super Heroes Returns - 01:07:57 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

In this week's episode, we cover a couple pieces of news regarding DC Universe and Swamp Thing, but the main focus of this week's show is E3 2019 and all of the reveals and info along with 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: Swamp Thing Cancelled - 00:04:51 Makers of It’s Always Sunny - 00:08:41 Division Movie - 00:15:51 Tom Taylor’s DCeased garners spinoff - 00:20:20 Bendis teases new projects - 00:23:06 Xbox at E3 - 00:29:26 Bethesda at E3 - 00:44:42 EA at E3 - 00:49:45 Ubisoft at E3 - 00:54:47 Square Enix at E3 - 01:08:20 Nintendo Pokemon Direct - 01:18:52 Intro Music by: MDK Song Title: Press Start (VIP Mix) http://www.facebook.com/MDKOfficial http://www.youtube.com/MDKOffic

In this week's episode, its the first time that Zach and Steve have done the show without Zach being there, so its a bit different. We discuss Godzilla: King of Monsters, Death Stranding's Release Date reveal, and Baldur's Gate 3 being teased and leaked. 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: Russo Brothers Developing an Animated Magic the Gathering Series - 00:07:43 Robert Pattinson is Officially Batman - 00:14:04 Tom King to Co-Write the New Gods Movie - 00:17:54 Death Stranding Trailer Reveals More Info - 00:22:10 Baldur's Gate 3 Seemingly Announced - 00:33:15 Pokemon Cloud Services Expanding in 2020 - 00:41:57 DC Announces new Young Adult Graphic Novel Line - 00:44:25 Intro Music b

In this week's episode, we discuss the news that the Sonic the Hedgehog movie will be delayed thankfully, we got the first look at Terminator: Dark Fate, plus we give our reactions to the season final of Doom Patrol, and explain why you should go watch 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: Sonic the Hedgehog will be delayed to 2020 - 00:02:08 Star Trek picard gets Teaser - 00:10:54 Terminator Dark Fate Trailer - 00:19:58 Death Stranding Watch 2019 - News Incoming - 00:28:53 Pokemon Direct Coming June 5th - 00:36:44 Colorist Justin Ponsor Passes away - 00:45:16 Tom King off Batman Early, Moves to new Series - 00:48:17 Chip Zdarsky, Kris Anka, and Matt Wilson team up - 00:57:23

In this week's episode, we discuss the possibility of Robert Pattinson being the new Batman, Sony working with Microsoft on cloud streaming, and the Game of Thrones series finale. 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: Robert Pattinson to replace Ben Affleck as Batman - 00:04:03 CW Drops first trailer for Batwoman - 00:18:02 First Look at the Animated Batman: Hush movie - 00:29:17 Sony and Microsoft are teaming up - 00:35:14 John Wick: Hex Trailer and Reveal - 00:42:14 Rainbow Six Operation Phantom Sight Revealed - 00:50:55 New Promo Images for DC’s Leviathan Event - 01:00:25 Game of Thrones Finale - 01:08:31 Intro Music by: MDK Song Title: Press Start (VIP Mix) http://www.face

In this week's episode, we discuss the first look at the HBO Watchmen series, New Mutants getting pushed back even further making us wonder if its ever coming out, as well as the Final Fantasy VII Gameplay teaser. Plus Steve gives us his thoughts on Detective Pikachu and how it stands up to other video game movies. 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: Netflix Closes Deal on Dark Horse First Look - 00:05:05 First HBO Watchmen teaser - 00:12:39 Batwoman and Katy Keene picked up for series at CW - 00:20:18 Disney Schedules 3 New Star Wars Movies - 00:25:49 New Mutants Moved Again to 2020 Release - 00:35:48 IT Chapter 2 Trailer - 00:42:40 FF7 Remake Trailer - More Info in June - 00:5

In this week's episode, we discuss the debacle that is the live action Sonic the Hedgehog trailer that came out and pray that the animators are not getting super screwed over right now, plus we have the first look at Borderlands 3 gameplay 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: R.I.P Peter Mayhew - 00:03:03 The Whole Sonic Debacle - 00:11:20 Cobra Kai Renewed for Season 3 - 00:39:31 Borderlands 3 Gameplay Reveal Impressions - 00:43:13 Snyder Teases New Project - 00:53:05 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: h