Episode Description: Join Frank and Jonathan as they discuss the latest in geek culture, including the new Minecraft animated series, updates on Stephen King's "Derry" series, exciting news for "The Rings of Power," and much more. They also share insights on the upcoming IGN Live event, new series and movies to watch, and their thoughts on returning characters in beloved franchises.

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Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction and Announcements

  • Hosts: Frank and Jonathan
  • Overview of today's topics: Minecraft animated series, Stephen King's "Derry" series, "The Rings of Power" updates.

• 00:27 - IGN Live Event

  • Discussion on the new IGN Live event, filling the gap left by E3.
  • Guest appearances: Cast of "The Rings of Power," "Borderlands" movie cast.
  • Exciting giveaways, including Steam Decks and new game reveals.

• 02:05 - Network Updates

  • Announcement of the new "Who's Got Next" Game podcast.
  • Upcoming coverage of "The Acolyte" on Challenge Accepted.
  • New podcast "Real Talks" available on Patreon.

• 04:19 - Moana 2 Teaser

  • Discussion on the surprise release of the Moana 2 teaser.
  • Speculations on the storyline and expectations for the sequel.

• 08:17 - Minecraft Animated Series Announcement

  • Thoughts on the newly announced Minecraft animated series on Netflix.
  • Comparison between the live-action movie and animated series.
  • Concerns about potential cash grab and quality expectations.

• 15:12 - Bill Skarsgard Returning as Pennywise

  • Excitement over Bill Skarsgard's return for the "Welcome to Derry" series.
  • Comparisons to Heath Ledger's Joker.
  • Speculations on the storyline and time setting for the series.

• 20:11 - New Vision Series Announcement

  • Overview of where "WandaVision" left off.
  • Hopes for Vision's storyline in the new series, including a potential family-building plot.

• 26:01 - The Rings of Power: Tom Bombadil's Inclusion

  • Introduction to Tom Bombadil's character.
  • Discussion on his significance and potential role in "The Rings of Power."

• 33:18 - Magic Mind Seven-Day Challenge Update

  • Jonathan shares his experience with Magic Mind.
  • Benefits of Magic Mind for focus and energy.

• 35:00 - June Watch List

  • Netflix: Sweet Tooth Season 3 (June 6)
  • Amazon Prime: The Boys Season 4 (June 13)
  • Hulu: The Bear Season 3 (June 27)
  • Max: House of the Dragon Season 2 (June 16)
  • Disney+: The Acolyte (June 4)

• Episode Highlights:
  • Detailed review of "Furiosa" with insights on CGI and storytelling.
  • Analysis of "The Acolyte" and its place in the Star Wars High Republic era.
  • Discussion on Bill Skarsgard’s iconic return as Pennywise in "Welcome to Derry."
  • Introduction to Tom Bombadil’s character in "The Rings of Power."

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