598: Harry Potter Show Castings, Long Awaited Trailers and Future Bets
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Episode 598 begins with introductions and a Patreon promotion. The hosts then delve into pop culture news, discussing the casting of the *Harry Potter* TV series and upcoming movie releases like *The Electric State*. A box office recap follows, leading into discussions of *Wheel of Time*, *Andor* season 2, and other anticipated TV shows. They express confusion about the Star Wars villain hierarchy before analyzing the *Last of Us* season 2 trailer. The episode concludes with celebrity relationship predictions (focusing on potential breakups), speculation about the next James Bond and his theme song, predictions for the next Pope, and a "red lights/green lights" segment summarizing their week. Frustrations with streaming services and ethical consumerism are also touched upon.
Outlines
Podcast Introduction & Pop Culture News
The hosts introduce the episode, promote their Patreon, and discuss recent pop culture news, including casting announcements for the Harry Potter TV series and upcoming movie releases.
Box Office & Upcoming Releases
A review of recent box office performance and discussion of upcoming films ("The Electric State," "The Day the Earth Blew Up," "No One Will Save You") and TV shows ("Wheel of Time," "Longbright River," "Adolescence," "Dope Thief"). Concerns about long waits between seasons are raised.
Andor & Star Wars Villain Hierarchy
Detailed analysis of the *Andor* season 2 trailer and a discussion of the hosts' confusion regarding the Star Wars villain hierarchy.
The Last of Us Season 2 & Celebrity Speculation
Discussion of *The Last of Us* season 2 trailer, followed by predictions for celebrity breakups in 2025.
Next James Bond, Theme Song & Next Pope
Speculation on the next James Bond actor and theme song artist, along with discussion about the potential nationality of the next Pope.
Red Lights, Green Lights & Conclusion
The hosts share their positive and negative experiences from the week, concluding the episode.
Keywords
Harry Potter TV Series
Discussion of casting choices and controversies surrounding the upcoming HBO Max Harry Potter series.
Andor Season 2
Analysis of the trailer and speculation about the plot of the upcoming season.
The Last of Us Season 2
Discussion of the trailer, new characters, and speculation about the plot.
Next James Bond
Speculation on who will be the next James Bond actor.
Next Pope
Predictions and discussions about the potential nationality of the next Pope.
Pop Culture Commentary
Analysis and discussion of current events in pop culture, including box office numbers, movie trailers, and upcoming TV show releases.
Streaming Services
Exploration of the challenges of navigating multiple streaming services.
Celebrity Relationships
Speculation and predictions about celebrity breakups.
Box Office
Review of recent box office performance of various films.
Star Wars
Discussion of the Star Wars villain hierarchy.
Q&A
What are some of the upcoming movies and TV shows discussed in the podcast?
Upcoming releases include "The Electric State," "The Day the Earth Blew Up," "No One Will Save You," "Andor" season 2, "Wheel of Time" season 3, "Longbright River," "Adolescence," and "Dope Thief."
What are the hosts' initial reactions to the "Last of Us" season 2 trailer?
They express surprise at the time jump and the introduction of new characters, questioning their familiarity with some of the faces shown.
Who are the hosts' top picks for the next James Bond and Bond theme song artist?
Theo James is their favorite for the next Bond, while Lady Gaga is their top choice for the theme song.
What are the hosts' thoughts on the potential nationality of the next Pope?
They express interest in a Pope from Ghana or the Philippines, believing Italy has had sufficient representation, and express disapproval of a US Pope.
What are the main controversies surrounding the casting choices for the Harry Potter TV series?
The casting of John Lithgow (non-British) as Dumbledore and a Black actor as Severus Snape have sparked debate online.
What are the hosts' overall feelings about the upcoming Harry Potter TV series?
While excited about a more faithful adaptation of the books, they express concern about the long-term commitment required of actors and the potential challenges in casting given the show's length.
What is the hosts' perspective on ethical consumerism?
They acknowledge the difficulties of making ethical consumer choices in a capitalist system, expressing feelings of guilt and frustration about the environmental impact of their own shopping habits.
What are the hosts' main points of confusion regarding the Star Wars villain hierarchy?
They struggle to understand the relationships and power dynamics between various villains beyond Palpatine and Darth Vader, admitting a lack of in-depth knowledge.
Which celebrity couple are the hosts most interested in seeing split up?
The hosts express a strong interest in seeing Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater separate.
Show Notes
In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our reactions to the Harry Potter TV show casting and our own casting choices. Plus, we discuss the trailers for new seasons of Andor and The Last of Us, and Knoxtradamus will get Jamie and Erin's opinions on the future of celebrity relationships, Bond, and the Pope.
Relevant links:
- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/598
- Head to knoxandjamie.com/patreon to get exclusive ad-free content, including our weekly TMYK segment and Pretty Woman Cinema Sidepiece! New subscribers get 50% off their first month with the code MADNESS.
- How Do We Feel?: Harry Potter TV Show Casting News
- Cinema Sidepiece: Mickey 17 | The Electric State | American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden | Wheel of Time S3
- Trailer Park: Andor S2 | The Last of Us S2
- Futures: Celebrity Splits | Next Bond | Next Bond Theme | Next Pope
- Red Light Mentions: Chet Hanks | Casey Anthony | Peter Pan Collars | With Love, Meghan | Mel Robbins/Jay Shetty | Gene Hackman | The White Lotus S3
Green lights:
- Mutual: show - A Thousand Blows
- Knox: show - Running Point
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