A Storm of Spoilers

This week, Da7e and Neil follow the trail of evil into the sewers to find a familiar and terrifying face as Welcome to Derry season one closes in on its climax. In The Calm [05:55], they ponder whether the show's lore is a trap, analyze some fresh new clown polygons, and discuss the geographical limitations of the entity's powers. Then in The Storm [01:10:50], your faithful hosts attempt to predict what new terrors await Dick Hallorann in the episodes to come and set the stage for what could be another classic HBO penultimate battle episode. Next week, Welcome to Derry deals with the fallout from the sewers and unravels the entity's plan further with episode 6, "In The Name of the Father." To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Leftovers watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week. Da7e and Neil are peering out the window with their telescopes and spying the terrors of It as Welcome to Derry reaches its season one midpoint. In The Calm [04:48], they discuss the reasons why there are so many Stephen King adaptations these days, add several new corners, and attempt to line up the geography of Derry with the boundaries of the Western Woods. Then in The Storm [01:10:42], your faithful hosts unleash a number of wild theories about what will happen in the back half of this season and beyond. They also do a deep dive into the midseason trailer with a particular interest in what the marketing isn't showing us from next week's episode. Next week, Welcome to Derry takes to a very familiar part of town with episode 5, titled "Neibolt Street." To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Leftovers watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week, Da7e and Neil return to Derry for shifting timelines, airborne shinings, and midnight bike rides as HBO's It series continues. In The Calm [04:48], they discuss the show's potential three season plan, unpack some questionable polygons, and show appreciation for the loser who writes romantic poems inside his shoes. Then in The Storm [01:02:20], Da7e explains his theory for what's really going on inside Juniper Hill and highlights what we can learn from the upcoming episode descriptions. Then Neil drops his theory for how this show might be building toward a mid-season "HBO moment." Next week, Welcome to Derry continues with episode 4, "The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function," which hopefully has more to do with turtles. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Leftovers watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week, Da7e and Neil are in your feeds early because the second episode of Welcome to Derry dropped on Halloween. In The Calm [03:56], they break down the new opening credit sequence, unpack the military's plans to win the Cold War, and attempt to figure out what's going on with Marge's eyes. Then in The Storm [01:00:36], they decode the trailer for episode 3, "Now You See It," trying to determine what it is we're actually going to see when the show returns next Sunday (11/9). Also next week! If you're in Denver, you can join Da7e and his Fighting in the War Room co-hosts Katey Rich and Matt Patches for a live podcast recording with the organizers of the Denver Film Festival on Tuesday, November 4th! Get more info and tickets here! To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Leftovers watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week, Da7e and Neil are fighting off visions of mutant babies as Welcome to Derry kicks off its first season on HBO. In The Calm [05:22], they discuss the first episode and the double meaning of calling it "The Pilot." They attempt to figure out what the air force is really doing in Derry and tally up the fears of the new cast of Losers. Then in The Storm [01:04:18], your faithful hosts dig into the "Weeks Ahead" trailer and consider how Dick Halloran, his special gift, and America's position in the Cold War will factor into the rest of the season's plot. Next week, Welcome to Derry drops its second episode a few days early on Halloween (Friday, 10/31), which means Storm of Spoilers may be back in your feeds a little early, as well. Also next week! If you're in Denver, you can join Da7e and his Fighting in the War Room co-hosts Katey Rich and Matt Patches for a live podcast recording with the organizers of the Denver Film Festival on Tuesday, November 4th! Get more info and tickets here! To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Leftovers watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week, Da7e and Neil continue the prep phase of their Derry era as they get closer to the premiere of Welcome to Derry on HBO at the end of the month. Which means it's time to talk about It: Chapter Two (2019). In The Calm [04:14], they discuss the performances of the adult actors, the film's densely-packed and clunky plot, and highlight some deleted scenes from this movie that could prove to be important for the upcoming series. They also highlight the early work of one of the stars of Alien: Earth. Then in The Storm [01:01:26], Da7e shares everything he knows about Welcome to Derry season one with six days to go before its premiere. Then Neil lays out a list of questions he expects the show to answer in its eight episode run. Next week, Welcome to Derry begins airing on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday night. Then on Monday, your faithful hosts will be in your feeds with more Calm, more Storm, and plenty of other fun business. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Leftovers watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week, Da7e and Neil return to your feeds to kick off their Derry era as they prepare for the arrival of Welcome to Derry on HBO at the end of the month. They begin their journey with a rewatch of 2017's It: Chapter One. In The Calm [04:26], they discuss how the film was developed by Cary Fukunaga before ultimately landing in the hands of Andy Muschietti. They explore the adaptation choices that led to more of Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise ending up on screen, chart the timeline of the Derry's horrific history, and highlight what elements of the book were left out. Then in The Storm [01:15:38], Da7e breaks down the red band trailer for Welcome to Derry. Next week, the pod heads back to Derry for 2019's It: Chapter Two and a final preview of everything we know about Welcome to Derry prior to its debut.  To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Leftovers watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week, Da7e and Neil close out their coverage of Alien: Earth season 1 with a season wrap up pod. In The Calm [05:42], they discuss some unanswered questions from the first season, read a few interesting listener theories, and hand out some end-of-season superlatives. Then in The Storm [01:07:58], they make their final predictions for a (still) theoretical season two and speculate one last time about whether we'll see an Alien/Predator crossover any time soon. Next week, Storm of Spoilers is off as the pod shifts gears, but will return the following week to begin preparations for It: Welcome to Derry, which premieres on HBO at the end of October. This week's episode is sponsored by Alien: Rogue Incursion - Evolved Edition, coming September 30th to consoles and PC. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

This week, Da7e and Neil gain access to the entire network, which includes the season one finale of Alien: Earth. They also announce what's coming next for A Storm of Spoilers. In The Calm [07:30], they discuss the nature of consciousness and whether it can be transferred. They also discuss the subtle VFX needed to make a character freeze in place and continue to be worried about the safety of New Siam. Then in The Storm [01:13:00], they make predictions for a season two that is yet to be green-lit and offer up some theories about the potential connections to Predator: Badlands and beyond. Next week, Da7e and Neil return for an Alien: Earth season one wrap-up episode. This week's episode is sponsored by Alien: Rogue Incursion - Evolved Edition, coming September 30th to consoles and PC. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil And finally, join Neil this Thursday evening (9/25) on Twitch as he plays the terrifying game Alien: Isolation live alongside the airing of season one. Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

This week, Da7e and Neil head for the docks as Alien: Earth unleashes the penultimate episode of its first season. In The Calm [06:08], they attempt to determine which character will be "introduced to" The Eye, debate the limits of the hybridization process, and give a name to the newly-birthed member of Team Aliens. Then in The Storm [01:08:08], they break down the teaser for the season finale, "The Real Monsters," and piece together what little is known about how the season will end. And one last time, they predict whether there will be any Predator easter eggs before the season ends. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil And finally, join Neil on Wednesday evenings on Twitch as he plays the terrifying game Alien: Isolation live alongside the airing of season one. Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

This week, Da7e and Neil are stepping very carefully into the secure lab to feed the specimens as the first season of Alien: Earth continues to escalate. In The Calm [04:58], they consider which human characters they are still rooting for, question whether Wendy can actually communicate with the Xenomorph, and begin to wonder what kinds of safeguards are built into Kirsh's programming. Then in The Storm [01:13:14], your faithful hosts make their predictions for what will be the big showdowns of the final two episodes and check-in with their ongoing theories about where and when a Predator easter egg might appear. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil And finally, join Neil on Wednesday evenings on Twitch as he plays the terrifying game Alien: Isolation live alongside the airing of season one. Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

This week, Da7e and Neil are in your feeds a day later than usual because there's a saboteur running around setting fire to their space ship! In The Calm [06:16], they dig into Alien: Earth's big flashback episode as director Noah Hawley delivers his own Alien mini-movie about the plight of the USCSS Maginot. They question whether 65 years of one's life is worth a quarter share, worry about the workplace safety practices of Weyland-Yutani scientists, and present several wild theories about Morrow's motivations. Then in The Storm [01:17:50], your faithful hosts break down the trailer for episode 6, "The Wasp," before considering the possible endgame for Wendy's character and the Alien comic that could serve as inspiration for a wild twist. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil And finally, join Neil on Wednesday evenings on Twitch as he plays the terrifying game Alien: Isolation live alongside the airing of season one. There was no stream this week due to illness, but it's definitely picking back up next week. Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

This week, Da7e and Neil are maintaining a safe distance as things on Neverland island grow increasingly unsafe for organic lifeforms. In The Calm [07:50], they consider which characters might be primed to join Team Xenomorph as the Prodigy corporation abuses its power, revisit the early 2000s sensation that was The Snuggie, and attempt to get inside the mind of Timothy Olyphant's Kirsh. Then in The Storm [01:19:30], they break down the teaser for next week's Noah Hawley-directed flashback episode. Plus, Da7e adds some important context about LV-426 and its neighboring moons. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil And finally, join Neil on Wednesday evenings on Twitch as he plays the terrifying game Alien: Isolation live alongside the airing of season one. There is no stream this week, but the adventure picks back up next week (9/3). Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

This week, Da7e and Neil are trapped in a shipping container with a Xenomorph as Alien: Earth continues its barrage of world-building. In The Calm [07:38], they attempt to draw more parallels to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, discuss the lore surrounding the Prodigy corporation, and advocate for workers' rights like... [checks notes] not giving a corporation the power to remove your body parts without your consent. Then, in The Storm [01:23:16], they dig into the teaser for episode 4 and become immediately concerned for the safety of at least one Lost Boy. And they revisit the question of whether there's going to be any Predator stuff in this show. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil And finally, join Neil on Wednesday evenings on Twitch as he plays the terrifying game Alien: Isolation live alongside the airing of season one. Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

This week, Da7e and Neil investigate the crash site left by the two-episode premiere of Noah Hawley's FX series, Alien: Earth. In The Calm [05:34], they break down the show's closing music choices, deploy a polygon probe to assess the VFX, learn about animal hearing frequency ranges, and much more. Then, in The Storm [01:23:44], they unpack the "Coming Up This Season" trailer to get a sense of how the season will be paced and predict whether or not we'll meet a Yautja along the way. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil And finally, join Neil on Wednesday evenings on Twitch as he plays the terrifying game Alien: Isolation live alongside the airing of season one. Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

Welcome back to A Storm of Spoilers! With their coverage of Andor complete, Da7e and Neil turn their attention to another iconic sci-fi franchise as they await the arrival of Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth. In this season one preview episode, they discuss what they know so far about the show's plot before unpacking what they learned from its well-moderated San Diego Comic-Con panel. They then consider some of the big questions they'd like to see answered about Xenomorphs, synthetic humanoids, space-faring cats, and much more in The Calm [04:58] before diving into some light spoiler territory in The Storm [42:12]. Next week, Alien: Earth kicks off with a two-episode season premiere on Tuesday, August 12th, on FX and Hulu. New pods will drop on Wednesday afternoons! To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and Leftovers watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil And finally, join Neil on Monday evenings on Twitch (starting 8/11) as he plays Alien: Isolation (the video game) live alongside the airing of season one. Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL! This week, Dave and Neil take a moment to think about how George Lucas' Star Wars trilogies and the content produced by Disney after its acquisition are in discussion with the American political climate of the 1970s, 80s, 2000s, and mid-2010s. They end by speculating on what Star Wars character aligns with their political journeys and wondering if Grogu has any politics. Subscribe to A Storm of Spoilers in your podcast device or on Spotify! This episode of A Storm of Spoilers is brought to you by Indivisible.  Visit their website at Indivisible.org to get connected, join a local group, or enroll in their trainings on strategic defiance to fight authoritarianism. You can also sign up at indivisible.org/FriendsEverywhere for more info. Find more Da7e and Neil at Da7e And Neil's Pop Culture Adventure  *FORMAT* 00:00 - Welcome and Housekeeping 04:37 - Brought to you by Indivisible! 06:06 - When we say “Star Wars is political” what does that mean? 18:24 - In the Original Trilogy is America the Empire? 24:51 - Is Empire Strikes Back about your father's generation trying to get you to buy in? 30:34 - How much can we read the existence of the Jedi as a cautionary tale? 37:40 - What does Return of the Jedi say if Anakin can be "forgiven" by his son 44:06 - Was Naboo a false flag (yes)? 51:42 - How did Attack of the Clones become about The Iraq War despite being written in 2000? 1:01:18 - Is Darth Vader George Bush? 1:07:50 - The Fandom Menace/Gamergate/MAGA? 1:21:48 - Does Grogu have any politics? 1:29:43 - Which Star Wars character represents your political mindset? (Please note some timecode might slightly change depending on the dynamic ads inserted)

It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL! This week, Dave and Neil take a look back at the Andor series as a whole and what it meant to Disney and Star Wars. Then, they choose their favorite moments from both seasons. Subscribe to A Storm of Spoilers in your podcast device or on Spotify! This episode of A Storm of Spoilers is brought to you by Indivisible. Visit their website at Indivisible.org to get connected, join a local group, or enroll in their trainings on strategic defiance to fight authoritarianism. You can also sign up at indivisible.org/FriendsEverywhere for more info. Find more Da7e and Neil at Da7e And Neil's Pop Culture Adventure  *FORMAT* 00:00 - Welcome and Housekeeping 04:35 - Brought to you by Indivisible! 05:58 - What Andor meant for Disney and Star Wars 42:52 - Awards and Superlatives (Both seasons!)

It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL! This week, your hosts observe the final days leading into Star Wars: Rogue One, learn more about Luthan and Kleya, and watch a pretty cool assault by K2SO on an Coruscant apartment block. It's ANDOR Season 2, the final arc. Plus final thoughts on the Rebellion and the Empire leading up to the Star Wars Trilogy we know. Plus, a Trivia Conclusion Neil Vs. Neil. Subscribe to A Storm of Spoilers in your podcast device or on Spotify! This episode of A Storm of Spoilers is brought to you by Indivisible.  Visit their website at indivisible.org to get connected, join a local group, or enroll in their trainings on strategic defiance to fight authoritarianism. You can also sign up at indivisible.org/FriendsEverywhere for more info.  Find more Da7e and Neil at Da7e And Neil's Pop Culture Adventure (patreon.com/Da7eAndNeil) Watch us at YouTube.com/@da7eandneil   **FORMAT** 00:00 - Welcome and Housekeeping 03:15 - Brought to you by Indivisible! 4:39 - THE CALM Discussion and Awards (times may vary slightly depending on automatically inserted ads)

It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL! This week, your hosts witness the fate of Ghorman and the beginning of Mon Mothma's Rebellion in Andor Season 2 - "The Messenger," "Who Are You?," and "Welcome to the Rebellion." After a slightly more difficult game of trivia featuring ADAM LANCE GARCIA author of "The Veteran," a short story in the A Certain Point of View: Return of The Jedi anthology. Subscribe to A Storm of Spoilers in your podcast device or on Spotify! Find more Da7e and Neil at Da7e And Neil's Pop Culture Adventure (patreon.com/Da7eAndNeil) Watch us at YouTube.com/@da7eandneil   **FORMAT** 00:00 - Welcome and Housekeeping 04:07 - Trivia with Adam Lance Garcia! 37:56 - THE CALM Discussion and Awards 01:44:21 - THE STORM and Neil Questions (times may vary slightly depending on automatically inserted ads)