Season 2, Episode 11

🎙️ Episode Summary – Recorded the Week of June 11, 2025

The episode opens with Ron reading a listener email responding to a previous Question of the Week. Along with their answer, the listener pitches a fresh idea for the show—one the hosts agree is definitely worth trying out in future episodes.

From there, the conversation turns to actor Anson Mount’s recent comments about how his portrayal of Captain Pike differs from Captain Kirk. This sparks a lively discussion about Star Trek as a whole, with each host sharing their likes and dislikes when it comes to characters across the franchise.

Next up is the new trailer for Black Phone 2. The team weighs in on the Grabber’s resurrection and whether the sequel can recapture the eerie, unsettling tone of the original film.

In horror news, George Romero’s iconic Day of the Living Dead is returning to theaters in honor of its 40th anniversary. Scheduled screenings will run from July through Halloween 2025, prompting the hosts to reflect on its legacy and influence.

Then it’s on to the newly revealed trailer and release date for the live-action How to Train Your Dragon. The hosts debate whether the decision to make the dragons look nearly identical to their animated counterparts is a bold choice—or a risky one.

The discussion continues with thoughts on the long-awaited fifth and final season of Stranger Things, premiering in November 2025 and concluding with the series finale on New Year’s Eve. The crew shares their concerns about the multi-year gap since Season 4 and whether the final episodes will successfully wrap up the story—or leave fans hanging with more questions than answers.

And to close out the show, the Question of the Week:

What are your top 3 must-watch sci-fi, horror, or fantasy movies for the summer?