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Written by: Chris Jones Derek O'Neill and John Harrison. TV Podcast Industries
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We have returned for our twelfth year of podcasting in 2026. Our latest podcast are weekly discussions of the Lanterns the DC show on HBO Max.

Other shows we've covered include TV Shows The Witcher, The Boys, Marvel TV, Gen V, Alien Earth, The Sandman, The Last Of Us, Daredevil, Agatha All Along, The Penguin, The Rings of Power, Marvel Movies, Shogun, Invincible, The Bad Batch, Marvel's Echo, The MCU, What If, Ahsoka, Wheel of Time, and loads more.

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  • VisionQuest Episodes 1 and 2 Review

    VisionQuest Episodes 1 and 2 Review
    Oct 14 2026
    The Defenders, Derek, John and Chris, return to kick off our coverage of VisionQuest Episodes 1 and 2 with review of No Strings and Theseus. Make sure you've watched both episodes before you listen along to our spoiler filled chat all about them.VisionQuest Episode 1 No Strings and Episode 2 Theseus SynopsisVision Character Created by Roy Thomas and artist John BuscemaCreator and Showrunner: Terry MatalasEpisode 1 and 2 Written by: Terry MatalasEpisode 1 and 2 Directed by: Christopher J. ByrneEpisode 1 - No StringsYears after the events in Westview, the original but rebooted Vision has returned to Edinburgh in Scotland.He works in a local pub, attempting to learn how to interact with humans the way his former self did. In his down time, he lives in a virtual space where he is aided by a new family, all of Stark Industries former A.I. helpers, JARVIS, FRIDAY, U, DUM-E and EDITH. But in the attic of their virtual home he keeps his megalomaniacal father Ultron.Ultron learns that someone has put a hit on Vision and, bored with his mediocre existence, Ultron leaks the location to the bounty hunter Paladin. But, unable to kill Vision on his first attempt, Paladin and his handler access the SWORD files relating to the Westview incident. They learn about a boy called Thomas Sheppard who claims to be the son of Wanda Maximoff and Vision.Paladin kidnaps the impossible boy and threatens to kill him if Vision doesn't turn himself in.In episode 2 - TheseusA year ago, Thomas Sheppard was arrested after an incident to police in London. He has memories that can't exist of a time when he was the son of a witch and a robot. But, unable or unwilling to help him they send him to a St. Mabyn's Sanatorium.On the transfer bus to the heavily guarded facility, Tommy meets kleptomaniac Lisa, The two quickly hit it off and, working together, they escape the bus and their fate.In the present day, Paladin lays a trap for Vision by placing the kidnapped Tommy in the same prison hospital and inviting him to save his son.Spurred on by Ultron and over confidence in his vibranium body, Vision walks into the trap taking out Paladin's mercenaries and saving Tommy.Despite Paladin being prepared with Adamantium bullets, Vision just about escapes with his life. But the damage caused by the bullets almost leads to his death until JARVIS offers up his life to save the other A.I.s. With questions still needing to be answered, Tommy returns with a car to escape with Vision and his passenger Ultron.The VisionQuest Old Selkie Pub QuizDuring each podcast we'll ask a question about each episode in our The VisionQuest Old Selkie Pub Quiz. You can send in your answers at the end of the series to feedback@tvpodcastindustries.com At the end of VisionQuest the fellow Defenders with the most correct answers will be in with the chance of getting their hands on some VisionQuest goodies. All questions will be updated on: https://www.tvpodcastindustries.comQuestion 1: What electrical store is Vision hiding out in?Question 2: What wing of St. Mabyn psychiatric hospital is Thomas Shepard locked in by Paladin?Marvel's VisionQuest CastPaul Bettany as VisionRuaridh Mollica as Thomas Sheppard/Thomas MaximoffJonathan Sayer as UHenry Lewis as DUM-EEmily Hampshire as EDITHOrla Brady as FRIDAYTodd Stashwick as PaladinDiane Morgan as the HandlerAnd James D'Arcy as JARVISwith James Spader as UltronA Return to DefendingAs we are in the Marvel TV universe we are using the format of our former Marvel podcast, Defenders TV Podcast. We discuss each episode in spoiler filled detail with our top five "Spells", Whether we each Defend the episode or not - Notes, Quotes and comic referencesWhere can I send Feedback for VisionQuest?Once you've watched the episodes you can email us to feedback@tvpodcastindustries.com, you can message us @TVPodIndustries on Threads or join our Facebook group at https://facebook.com/groups/tvpodcastindustries or join us on our Discord server at https://discord.gg/DyVtkuuWZP and share your thoughts in our spoiler posts for each episode.Follow us and Subscribe to the PodcastIf you want to keep up with us and all of our podcasts, please subscribe to the podcast over at https://tvpodcastindustries.com. Where we will continue to podcast about multiple TV shows we hope you'll love.Next time on TV Podcast IndustriesThanks for joining us for our VisionQuest podcast. We will be next week with VisionQuest Episode 3 Reboot and Episode 4 Malware.Until then, Keep Watching, Keep Listening and Keep Defending.Derek, Chris and JohnTV Podcast IndustriesAll images and audio clips are copyright of Disney, Marvel and their respective copyright owners. The music for this episode is the Public Domain song "Cobwebs" by HoliznaCC0.
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Lanterns Episode 8 Review

    Lanterns Episode 8 Review
    Oct 6 2026
    We have reached the end and John returns to chat with Derek all about Lanterns Episode 8 Dirt and Stars in our spoiler filled podcast on the finale.Lanterns Episode 8 Dirt and Stars SynopsisEpisode Written by: Chris Mundy, Tom King and Damon LindeloffEpisode Directed By: Alik SakharovIn 2016, in the aftermath of the destruction of Rushville, Kerry Kane rushes to make sure Hal Jordan is safe in the debris of the motel. Ten years later, in 2026 Kerry is waiting for Hal as he is released from prison, and despite the town’s hostility, the two begin a relationship. Hal gradually rebuilds his life and tries to make amends for the destruction he caused, but his fragile second chance is shattered when his home is firebombed. Noah, Kerry’s son, secretly saves Hal using his extraordinary abilities.Meanwhile, back in the alien world, John Stewart discovers the truth about Noah from Sinestro, that Noah is a Manhunter, created through Zoe’s experiments and struggling against his own programming. Sinestro reveals that Noah freed him from captivity and commissioned him to create a powerful Lantern fuelled by fear. John takes the Lantern but is warned that using it could have consequences.When John confronts Noah, the teenager admits that he killed Hal, apparently to prevent him from revealing his secret to his mum, Kerry. Noah then reveals the terrifying conflict inside him: part of him wants a normal human life, while his Manhunter programming urges him towards power and destruction. Terrified of what he might become, Noah removes John’s ring and asks him to kill him after his final game as Quarterback for his team, the Pioneers.At the football match, John watches the game with Kerry, where finally the real truth is revealed. Hal, after being saved by Noah, understood his true identity and urged Kerry to flee with her son. Terrified of losing Noah and believing Hal would expose him, Kerry shoots Hal in the head. John chooses not to turn Kerry in, believing Hal would have wanted Noah protected.With Noah choosing to continue his normal life, John makes his own decision. He summons Guy Gardner and declares that he will protect Earth independently of the Guardians and the Green Lantern Corps. He says to Guy “You take the stars, I’ll take the dirt.” After one final conversation with Hal’s holographic imprint, John embraces the fear he has spent fighting and creates his own Lantern oath. He returns to his family, charges his ring and finally takes flight and becoming Earth’s Green Lantern on his own terms.Lanterns Episode 8 CastAaron Pierre as John StewartKelly MacDonald as Sheriff KellyJason Ritter as Billy MaconJake B Miller as Martin JordanUlrich Thomsen as SinestroHannah Shelter as MaggieKyle Chandler as Hal JordanShea Pritchard as Noah MaconRushville Redneck Bar QuizDuring each podcast we'll ask a question about each episode in our Lantern's Redneck Bar Quiz. You can send in your answers each week to feedback@tvpodcastindustries.com At the end of the eight episode series the fellow Lantern with the most correct answers will be in with the chance of getting their hands on some Lanterns goodies. All questions will be updated on: https://www.tvpodcastindustries.comQuestion 8: What is the name of the beer that Kerry Kane brings Hal when he leaves prison in 2026?Contact us and subscribe to the podcastThank you so much for listening to our Lanterns Podcast. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast through our website TV Podcast Industries.Join Us On On Facebook or DiscordWe want to hear your thoughts on the show and you can email us to feedback@tvpodcastindustries.com join us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/tvpodcastindustries or join us on our brand new Discord server at https://discord.gg/DyVtkuuWZP we'd love to see you wherever you want to join us.Join us on TV Podcast IndustriesIf you want to keep up with us and all of our podcasts, please subscribe over at https://tvpodcastindustries.com. Where we continue to podcast about multiple TV shows we hope you'll love.Next time on The Lanterns PodcastThanks so much for joining us for or chats all about Lanterns we hope you have enjoyed the ride as much as we did. We will be back in a couple of weeks to wrap up the show and announce a new Pub Quiz champion on our next podcast.Until then, Keep Watching, Keep Listening and keep guarding the universe.Derek and JohnTV Podcast IndustriesAll images and audio clips are copyright of Warner Bros. and their respective copyright owners.The music for the episode is a clip of How to Train Your Dragnet by Ezra Lipp.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Lanterns Episode 7 Podcast

    Lanterns Episode 7 Podcast
    Sep 30 2026

    Chris joins Derek this week to chat all about the penultimate episode of Lanterns Episode 7 The Jordan Boys' Legacy an intimate and galaxy spanning episode that we discuss in full spoiler filled detail.

    Lanterns Episode 7 The Jordan Boys' Legacy Synopsis

    Episode Written by: Tom King and Damon Lindeloff

    Episode Directed By: Alik Sakharov

    In 1975, a young Hal Jordan is punished by his baseball coach for not being a team player. This sets up the habit of a lifetime as Hal won't give up the game ball to the kid chosen to replace him. His father, Martin, is proud of Hal and gives him a key to a "family fail-safe" shortly before he died in a plane crash.

    In 2026, the Hal-o-gram refuses to cooperate with John Stewart to help solve the suspected murder of Hal Jordan and forces him to meet with Sheriff Kerry Kane to verify his claims.

    Afterwards, the Hal-o-gram suspects foul play from Kerry and insists John check out Hal's storage without her.

    Upon opening Hal's vault, they find a portal that leads to another planet, which John recognises as Antaan's home world.

    They travel toward an island in the middle of a lake, but John experiences a hallucination created by remnants of a fear-inducing gas within the rain clouds. As visions of his father and his younger self accuse him of being afraid, John points a gun at his own head.

    The Hal-o-gram saves John by pushing him into the water. He tells John the story about Hal Jordan's family fail-safe and that both his father and grandfather took their own lives. This is Hal's family legacy, leading John to suspect Hal may have killed himself.

    Arriving at the island, John and the Hal-o-gram enter a structure at the centre and overpower Sinestro who tries to attack them to escape the planet.

    Lanterns Episode 7 Cast

    • Aaron Pierre as John Stewart
    • Kelly MacDonald as Sheriff Kelly
    • Jason Ritter as Billy Macon
    • Jake B Miller as Martin Jordan
    • Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro
    • Hannah Shelter as Maggie
    • Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan
    • Shea Pritchard as Noah Macon
    Rushville Redneck Bar Quiz

    During each podcast we'll ask a question about each episode in our Lantern's Redneck Bar Quiz. You can send in your answers each week to feedback@tvpodcastindustries.com At the end of the eight episode series the fellow Lantern with the most correct answers will be in with the chance of getting their hands on some Lanterns goodies. All questions will be updated on: https://www.tvpodcastindustries.com

    Question 7: What is the number of Hal's Unit at the "Fortress of Storage"?Contact us and subscribe to the podcast

    Thank you so much for listening to our Lanterns Podcast. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast through our website TV Podcast Industries.

    Join Us On On Facebook or Discord

    We want to hear your thoughts on the show and you can email us to feedback@tvpodcastindustries.com join us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/tvpodcastindustries or join us on our brand new Discord server at https://discord.gg/DyVtkuuWZP we'd love to see you wherever you want to join us.

    Join us on TV Podcast Industries

    If you want to keep up with us and all of our podcasts, please subscribe over at https://tvpodcastindustries.com. Where we continue to podcast about multiple TV shows we hope you'll love.

    Next time on The Lanterns Podcast

    The final episode will be released on the 5th of October so we'll chat all about The Lanterns Episode 8 "Dirt and Stars" on our next podcast.

    Until then, Keep Watching, Keep Listening and keep guarding the universe.

    Derek and John

    TV Podcast Industries

    All images and audio clips are copyright of Warner Bros. and their respective copyright owners.

    The music for the episode is a clip of How to Train Your Dragnet by Ezra Lipp.
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    1 hr and 25 mins
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