A Storm of Spoilers

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)

It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL! This week, your hosts dig into the second batch of three episodes of Andor Season 2 - "Ever Been to Ghorman?, "I Have Friends Everywhere," and "What a Festive Evening." After a slightly more fair game of trivia featuring JOANNA ROBINSON of The Ringer podcast network!. 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 03:59 - Trivia with Joanna Robinson! 49:15 - THE CALM Discussion and Awards 01:57:16 - THE STORM and Neil Questions (Please note these timestamps may change depending on automatic ad service)

It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL! This week, your hosts dig into the first three episodes of Andor Season 2 - "One Year Later," "Sagrona Teema," and "Harvest." After a rousing game of trivia featuring KATEY RICH of THE PRESTIGE JUNKIE PODCAST, (and a little show called Fighting In The War Room). 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 07:37 - Trivia with Katey Rich! 34:44 - THE CALM Discussion and Awards 01:29:51 - THE STORM and Neil Questions (Please note these timestamps may change depending on automatic ad service)

In preparation for new episodes of A Storm of Spoilers breaking down Andor Season 2 starting June 18th, 2025, we're re-releasing out pre-pandemic Star Wars Specials dealing with the Skywalker Saga.  Welcome to A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL! Today, we discuss The Sequel Trilogy in an insanely long hybrid episode that includes our original Rise of Skywalker review.  Here's a breakdown: (times may be slightly off depending on platform and dynamic advertising): Starting around 10:17, it's  more canon questions from Dave for his co-hosts Starting around 1:09:36 plus a new segment with Lindsey Romain (@lindseyromain.bsky.social‬)) from Nerdist.com and the Heylo Reylo podcast! Starting around 1:49:45, Kristin Russo (@kristinnoeline) of the Buffering The Vampire Slayer Podcast and co-author os Slayers: Every One of Us returns this week to talk to Joanna for the final (ever) segment called "Kristin Russo Tells Joanna Robinson Everything She Knows About Star Wars Without Having Seen Star Wars" Starting around 2:19:53 is the CALM (spoiler free) discussion of the Rise of Skywalker. Starting at 2:38:32 the STORM (Spoiler) discussion of the Rise of Skywalker begins. 

Welcome to A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL! In preparation for new episodes of A Storm of Spoilers breaking down Andor Season 2 starting June 18th, 2025, we're re-releasing out pre-pandemic Star Wars Specials dealing with the Skywalker Saga.  Today, it's our LIVE SHOW from the Canyon Theater at the Boulder Public Library in Colorado. This show was mostly recorded on November 21st, 2019 when your three hosts discussed A New Hope (Star Wars), The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. It includes more canon questions from Dave for the audience and his co-hosts, plus a segment with Lindsey Romain (@lindseyromain.bsky.social‬) from Nerdist.com and the Heylo Reylo podcast! Kristin Russo of the Buffering The Vampire Slayer Podcast and The Boiler Room podcast returns this week to talk to Joanna for a segment still called "Kristin Russo Tells Joanna Robinson Everything She Knows About Star Wars Without Having Seen Star Wars" [THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN NOVEMBER 2019]

Welcome to A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL! In preparation for new episodes of A Storm of Spoilers breaking down Andor Season 2 starting June 18th, 2025, we're re-releasing out pre-pandemic Star Wars Specials dealing with the Skywalker Saga.  Today, It is time to dive back into the prequels with The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. Your three intrepid hosts start out mustering positivity after a battering of Star Wars canon from Dave. This week, Kristin Russo of The Buffering Podcast and The Boiler Room podcast talks with Joanna for a segment called "Kristin Russo Tells Joanna Robinson Everything She Knows About Star Wars Without Having Seen Star Wars" [THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN NOVEMBER 2019]

This week, Da7e and Neil close out their coverage of The Last of Us season two with an overstuffed episode filled with recap, debate, theories, end-of-season awards, and more. In The Calm [08:28], they consider how the show's adaptation choices led to some of the postseason discourse, discuss the good and bad of TV cliffhangers, and hand out some very important superlative awards. Then, in The Storm [01:21:26], they outline the most important casting news to watch for in the offseason and discuss the many possible storylines that could be expanded to pad out the game's story for two more full seasons. Next week, Da7e and Neil kick off their upcoming Andor coverage by re-upping the previous Storm of Spoilers Star Wars Specials. Then the following week, week-to-week coverage of Andor season two begins with deep dives, Star Wars trivia, special guests, and much more.  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 dig into the season two finale of The Last of Us and its risky choice for a season-ending cliffhanger. In The Calm [07:48], they discuss the positives and negatives of a seven-episode season, celebrate good outcomes for the show's animal characters, and explore how one pivotal scene from the game was adapted in a far more traumatic way than it played out in the video game. Then, in The Storm [01:11:46], they highlight all of the seeds this episode plants that will be very relevant early in season three. Then they make a few predictions for how a longer third season might be paced. 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 TONIGHT (Wednesday, 5/28) on Twitch as he finishes his playthrough of The Last of Us: Part II. Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

This week, Da7e and Neil are remembering (some) happier times as The Last of Us delivers its season two flashback episode. In The Calm [07:10], they discuss the dangers of at-home tattoo setups, appreciate Tony Dalton's glorious mustache, join Gail's book club, and much more. Then in The Storm [01:09:10], they debate where the season finale will end and consider how Joel's parenting advice will reverberate throughout the rest of the story. 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 as he plays The Last of Us: Part II video game live alongside the airing of season two. Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

This week, Da7e and Neil follow Ellie's descent into Seattle's darkest basements as their coverage of The Last of Us season two continues. In The Calm [12:58], they discuss the adaptation choice to hold the spores, consider the philosophical value of extreme violence in a post-apocalyptic world, and momentarily get very nervous about the fate of a dog. In The Storm [59:36], they obsess over what might be hiding out on level B3 of the Lakeview Hospital and look ahead to the flashbacks that could be coming in the next episode. 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 as he plays The Last of Us: Part II video game live alongside the airing of season two. Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus

This week, Da7e and Neil attempt to figure out what the f**k is wrong with Seattle as their coverage of The Last of Us season two continues.   In The Calm [11:02], they discuss the culmination of some important adaptation choices, critique murderous performance art, and seek solutions for post-apocalyptic morning breath. In The Storm [55:18], they explain why it's a big deal that the Cordyceps fungus is now airborne and look ahead as the timeline of season two comes into focus. 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 as he plays The Last of Us: Part II video game live alongside the airing of season two. Subscribe to his Twitch channel for more info: twitch.tv/Neilstradomus