The DadPods

On this episode we discuss WandaVision, arcades, falling off scooters, trusting our children with online gaming, the risks we took when we were kids, and the shocking conclusion to the Ray Fisher saga. Also, a dog barks. 

Join The DadPods as they ring in the new year and their second season.  They also discuss the great things that happened in fandom, some things that didn't work so well, and what they are looking forward to in 2021.

On this very special episode of The DadPods podcast, Ali and Chase discuss an end of the year gift in the form of announcements straight from Disney’s investor meeting. New trailers, confirmed films, previously unannounced characters and shows for the MCU and Star Wars give the Podres lots to talk about as they wish each other, their listeners and their friends Happy Holidads and well wishes until we meet again in 2021. 

The DadPods, Ali and Chase, say farewell for the upcoming holiday, and promise to return in December for Season 2. In the meantime they discuss how games are good for mental health, Chase’s addiction to anime, gifts to buy for the family, and all the things they’re thankful for.

This week Chase and Ali speak to Adrian from Las Vegas, Nevada about what it takes to build a successful gamer clan and the steps he takes to make sure the Iron Gatekeepers remains an inclusive group. We talk about changes in gaming, film and the X-Men comics; some changes resulting from organic growth, some taking place for nostalgic comebacks, and some from the impact of the pandemic. Dad jokes, life stories, and games our kids play.This week Chase and Ali speak to Adrian from Las Vegas, Nevada about what it takes to build a successful gamer clan and the steps he takes to make sure the Iron Gatekeepers remains an inclusive group. We talk about changes in gaming, film and the X-Men comics; some changes resulting from organic growth, some taking place for nostalgic comebacks, and some from the impact of the pandemic. Dad jokes, life stories, and games our kids play.

Tonight we discuss Chase’s introduction to anime and the challenges of being new to an existing fandom, Sony’s purchase of Crunchyroll, live action D&D properties, Marvel’s multiverse threats, Moon Knight casting, and an update on Ray Fisher’s battle with Whedon. Lastly, we touch upon the death of an icon and the impact of toxic behavior on fans and those who work in the entertainment industry.

It’s Episode 9 of the DadPods podcast and we’re discussing all the big news this week in gaming and streaming. There’s a new Assassin’s Creed show on the horizon on Netflix, with more anime also coming to the service. The streaming giant has inspired many services who have come and gone. We will be discussing those that have failed and those that want a piece of that streaming pie. In our main story we talk about Thanos snap saving Marvel from the year 2020 and whether current events will or should influence the MCU or DCEU moving forward. All these topics and more on The DadPods Ep. 9: Snapdads.

Chase and Ali would like to join Jennifer in ending toxic fandom. Here we discuss how pervasive toxicity has infiltrated the nerd community, gaming culture and fandom as whole.

This week we discuss, silly science, real life lightsabers, digital comic book subscriptions, dark reboots, Spider-man's newest nemesis and who our favorite My Little Pony is.

How will Doctor Strange impact the Spider-Verse and MCU at large? How will the new Green Lantern series handle such a diverse cast of Lanterns Did anything from New York Comic-Con stand out? Thoughts on a family sitcom staring the Mechanical Organism Designed Only for Killing. Are we getting too much M.O.D.O.K.? Space Mountain is being made into a movie. What other amusement park rides should have a theatrical version? Are game mechanics issues in Cyberpunk 2077 setting up a disaster? See what we think on The DadPods Podcast.