Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc: Review & Evaluation (Episodes 5 & 6)

Today we finish our coverage of the on-screen events as they pertain to Season 2 in House of the Dragon and launch directly into the finale, Episode 8, where prophecies are aplenty.   Follow along as Tyland Lannister does his best to win new allies, Aemond is willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure Team Green is not outgunned, Daemon experiences a vision which shows him many things including his place in this war, the Riverlands officially declare their support, and Alicent makes a trip to Dragonstone.   With Chase & Josh providing a recap, discussing overall takeaways, highlighting foreshadowed moments, and debating Daemon's enigmatic vision, this is one you don't want to miss.   "You were swallowed up in the God's Eye, and you were never seen again."   https://gofund.me/4bacd516

We continue our flight through Season 2 in House of the Dragon by tackling Episode 7 today where desperate times call for desperate measures, and Team Black evens the odds.   Stick with us as we see Rhaenyra fly to challenge a new rider, Daemon underestimates Oscar Tully, Jacaerys expresses his displeasure at his mother's new plan, Hugh as well as Ulf make a quick rise in life, and Aemond is humbled.   With Chase & Josh debating alternate outcomes of Rhaenyra's attempt at gaining new riders, providing a brief summary, discussing key takeaways, and highlighting important moments, be sure to tune in.   "For 20 years, the lords of this realm levied insults at my sons behind my back. Well then. Let us raise an army of bastards."   https://gofund.me/4bacd516

Today we continue our coverage of Season 2 in House of the Dragon by diving into Episode 6 where a sense of restlessness overcomes all factions.   Tune in as Ser Steffon Darklyn attempts something that's never been done before, signs of a wild dragon appear in the Vale, Rhaenyra sends a gift to the smallfolk of King's Landing, a riot breaks out putting royal lives in danger, and Addam comes face to face with his destiny.   With Chase & Josh giving a recap, providing takeaways, discussing key aspects, and debating Seasmoke's choice in rider, don't go anywhere.   "I fear he may have turned against me."   https://gofund.me/4bacd516

The back half of Season 2 in House of the Dragon starts today as we cover Episode 5 and the aftermath of Rook's Rest.   Tag along as we mourn the loss of Rhaenys, Aegon is barely clinging to life, Daemon encourages the Blackwood's to use dishonorable tactics to achieve his aims, a temporary regent is named to rule in King's Landing, and Jacaerys gives his mother an unconventional idea.   With Chase & Josh debating Sunfyre's fate, providing a brief recap, discussing key moments, and highlighting major takeaways, don't miss out.   "We have given the war to the dragons. A dragonrider should lead us."   https://gofund.me/4bacd516

We have reached the halfway point of Season 2 in House of the Dragon here today as we tackle Episode 4, where dragon's clash in battle at long last.   Keep up as Harrenhal continues to take its toll on Daemon, Aegon learns that Aemond made battle plans without consulting him, Criston Cole marches on Rook's Rest, Rhaenys rides to battle on Meleys, and dragon's dance.   With Chase & Josh summarizing the episode, discussing key takeaways, highlighting mistakes made, and debating if Aegon should've been advised of the secret strategy or not, this is one you don't want to miss.   "Angōs, Meleys."   https://gofund.me/4bacd516

Things are starting to heat up as we dive into Episode 3 of Season 2 in House of the Dragon here today, where armies are mobilizing.   Join us as we see the Bracken's dispute with the Blackwood's culminate in lifeless bodies around a burning mill, Criston Cole leads his men through the crownlands, Daemon takes Harrenhal, and Rhaenyra goes to King's Landing.   With Chase & Josh debating Daemon's intentions, highlighting foreshadowed moments, discussing overall takeaways, and recapping the events, make sure you stick around.   "You will die in this place."   https://gofund.me/4bacd516

The conflict rages on as we move into Episode 2 of Season 2 in House of the Dragon here today, where retaliation clouds judgement.   Follow along as Aegon mourns his loss, a funeral procession is held, Rhaenyra confronts Daemon, Criston Cole gives a reckless command, and two brothers pay the price.   With Chase & Josh discussing major takeaways, highlighting consequences of actions, providing a summary, and debating whether Team Green remains the sympathetic figures after Aegon's foolhardy attempt at justice, be sure to tune in.   "I have dared... and I find it stimulating."   https://gofund.me/4bacd516

We are back in the dragon saddle at long last as we begin our coverage of Season 2 in the House of the Dragon series! We will be covering each episode individually starting with Episode 1 here today.   Tag along as we see Jacaerys treating with Cregan Stark at The Wall, Daemon attempts to command Rhaenys, Rhaenyra finds the closure she needs for Lucerys' death, assassins are hired, and a prince is slain.   With Chase & Josh summarizing the on-screen events, highlighting key moments, discussing major takeaways, and debating if Daemon's strategy was the proper course of action, don't miss out.   "I want Aemond Targaryen."   https://gofund.me/4bacd516

It's time for another one-shot movie review, so buckle up because today we cover the highest grossing R-Rated film of all time... Deadpool & Wolverine!   **Spoiler Alert** Do not listen to this episode if you have not yet seen the movie and are looking to do so because in this installment, we go through a summary of events as they appear in the film from beginning to end. You have been warned.   Join us as agents of the Time Variance Authority attempt to bring Deadpool in, Deadpool searches for an anchor being, Deadpool & Wolverine work out their differences with weapons, unpredictable fun cameos make an appearance, the fourth wall is broken multiple times, jabs are taken at rival studios, and Marvel gives us their fan base the apology they've been waiting for.   With Chase & Josh recapping the film, highlighting the many ways this movie was a full-scale success on all fronts, providing thoughts on how this could tie in with future Avenger films, and debating the potential MCU future of characters that made a cameo, this one is a can't miss.   "You were always the wrong guy. Until you weren't."   https://gofund.me/4bacd516

We close out Season 1 through the Hashira Training Arc (Season 4) of the Demon Slayer series in their entirety today with a bonus episode where we highlight key differences between the Manga and the show as well as provide our rankings of a few fun categories!   Tune in and hear our final thoughts as we rank five different groupings relative to the entire Demon Slayer series of what's been released to date. Each ranking hierarchy is scaled from bottom to top, meaning our top choice in each category will be ranked at the Number 1 spot. We look forward to your thoughts and engagement on this one, and truly hope you enjoy listening to us defend our selections.   In addition to providing our rankings, we also debate which series arc has been the best so far. Be sure to let us know who you agree with, or, if you don't agree at all, make your own rankings list and compare them to each of ours!   https://gofund.me/4bacd516