Episodes

  • #7 This week Fonseca is at Home (doing the show)

    #7 This week Fonseca is at Home (doing the show)
    Apr 9 2026
    Big headline of the week: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the current box-office monster. Deadline reports it is tracking to more than $370 million worldwide and Variety says it pulled $48.3 million Friday domestically, with a projected $129.4 million traditional weekend, making it the biggest opening of the year so far. That gives you a clean lead story: game adaptations are still gold, and Nintendo/Universal look like they’ve turned Mario into a true event franchise.

    Star Wars buzz: Disney+ launches Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord on April 6, 2026 with a two-episode premiere, then two episodes weekly through the May 4 finale. Even bigger for fans, Lucasfilm already confirmed Season 2 before Season 1 even premieres, so the confidence level is high. Also, The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters May 22, 2026, which is a strong “Star Wars is back on the big screen” talking point.

    Marvel movie/TV angle: Marvel’s next Spidey film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is set for July 31, 2026, while Avengers: Doomsday remains one of the biggest tentpoles on deck for December 18, 2026. On the TV side, The BoysSeason 5 premieres April 8, 2026 on Prime Video and is the final season, so superhero fatigue is not killing interest when the hook is “final chapter.”

    DC watch: DC has Supergirl landing in theaters June 26, 2026, and the new teaser push gives you a nice compare/contrast segment against Marvel’s 2026 slate. A good on-air question is whether DC’s newer, cleaner rollout under Gunn is finally becoming easier for casual fans to follow.



    • “Mario isn’t just a hit, it’s becoming one of Hollywood’s safest blockbuster bets.”
    • “Star Wars has two lanes right now: gritty Disney+ with Maul, and event cinema with Mando and Grogu.”
    • “Marvel’s comic side may be having the most fun right now—big event books, MTG crossover cards, and Marvel/DC team-ups.”
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    34 mins
  • #6 Joel Perez, Super Mario World, Comic Books

    #6 Joel Perez, Super Mario World, Comic Books
    Mar 18 2026
    Spider-Man is dominating chatter again.
    A first look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day dropped today, which is putting Tom Holland back at the center of movie conversation and boosting Marvel buzz heading into the next phase.

    Marvel hype is getting an Oscars/Summer-event lift.
    Marvel also got a visibility bump from a high-profile RDJ/Chris Evans Avengers reunion at the Oscars, which Variety explicitly framed as stoking anticipation ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.

    Pokémon’s 30th anniversary is a huge fandom wave.
    Pokémon is in full anniversary mode: The Pokémon Company launched official 30 Years of Pokémon celebrations, anniversary merch, Pokémon Day programming, and themed activations, so the franchise is having a major nostalgia-plus-merch moment.

    Nintendo / game-adjacent hype is strong because Mario is looking massive.
    Early box-office tracking for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie points to a potentially huge opening, which is making Mario one of the hottest crossovers between gaming and film right now. 5. Anime fandom is hot on new announcements and event releases.

    Fresh anime news includes a newly announced Tank Chair TV anime, a new trailer for Sekiro: No Defeat, and continuing Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle theatrical momentum in North America. That combination of new adaptation reveals plus big franchise sustainment is very “online anime fandom in March 2026.”
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    34 mins
  • #5 Christain Borle Hazbin Hotel, Hoppers, Justice League is a Marvel Movie, Spiderman

    #5 Christain Borle Hazbin Hotel, Hoppers, Justice League is a Marvel Movie, Spiderman
    Mar 10 2026
    There isn’t a direct 1-to-1 episode of Justice League that perfectly mirrors the plot of Captain America: The First Avenger, but a few episodes from the DC animated universe capture very similar themes—especially World War II heroes, frozen soldiers, and someone waking up in the modern era.

    The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day hasn’t been released yet mainly because of marketing strategy and scheduling decisions, not because the movie is in trouble. Several factors are involved:1. Sony and Marvel Are Following a Late-Trailer StrategyStudios sometimes release the first teaser only 3–4 months before the film. For example, the first trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home dropped about 116 days before the movie came out.
    • Brand New Day releases July 31, 2026.
    • If they follow the same pattern, the trailer would appear around early April 2026.
    So in Hollywood terms, it’s not actually “late” yet.

    Pixar’s 10 Biggest Opening Weekends (Ranked)RankFilmOpening Weekend1Incredibles 2$182.7M2Finding Dory$135.1M3Toy Story 4$120.9M4Toy Story 3$110.3M5Inside Out 2$154M* (internationally huge; depending on domestic ranking it slots near the top)6Monsters University$82.4M7Cars 2$66.1M8The Incredibles$70.5M9Cars 3$53.7M10Hoppers$46M
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    39 mins
  • #4 Dina Sherman actress, Toy Story, Bald Head, Disney changes movies

    #4 Dina Sherman actress, Toy Story, Bald Head, Disney changes movies
    Feb 24 2026
    Dina Sherman is an American voice actor and voice-over artist who has worked in animation, anime dubbing, video games, commercials, and live events for over three decades. She is based in Los Angeles and has developed a versatile career in the entertainment industry. 🎙️ Career Highlights
    • Voice Acting: Dina has provided voices for numerous animated series and Japanese anime dubs, including well-known roles such as Yachiru Kusajishi in Bleach and Diona in Genshin Impact.
    • Commercial & Game Work: Her voice work extends to video games and commercials, spanning well-known franchises and brands.
    • Official Announcer: Since 2005, she has served as the official announcer (“Voice of the Annie Awards”) for the annual Annie Awards, which honor excellence in animation.



    When Pixar released the full trailer on Feb. 19, 2026, one of the first details that caught widespread attention was Woody’s bald spot — visible when he takes off his hat — and it quickly became a viral talking point across social platforms.
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    31 mins
  • #3 Dante Basco Actor Voltron Comic Books

    #3 Dante Basco Actor Voltron Comic Books
    Feb 11 2026
    Dante BascoAmerican actor. He is known for his role as Rufio, the leader of the Lost Boys, in Steven Spielberg's Hook, Dolph in the cult film But I'm a Cheerleader, the lead character Ben Mercado in the independent film The Debut, and for voicing the titular protagonist of American Dragon: Jake Longand Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. His voice acting roles also include Zuko's grandson General Iroh II in The Legend of Korra, Quoc Wong in The Proud Family, Jingmei in The Boondocks, Tuck in Generator Rex, Scorpion in Ultimate Spider-Man, and Jai Kell in Star Wars Rebels.Supergirl (2026 film) – DC Studios’ newest entry focused on Kara Zor-El/Supergirl. Release: June 26, 2026. Spider‑Man: Brand New Day – Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker in the next big MCU Spider-Man adventure. Release: July 31, 2026. Clayface – A DCU villain movie starring Tom Rhys Harries; Release: Sept. 11, 2026. Avengers: Doomsday – A major MCU crossover event movie directed by the Russo brothers, featuring a huge ensemble of characters. Release: Dec. 18, 2026. Avengers: Secret Wars – Sequel to Doomsday and major culmination of the MCU’s phase arc. Expected: Dec. 17, 2027. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse – Animated continuation in Sony’s Spider-Verse world. Expected: Jun. 4, 2027(reported)Marvel and Sony opted not to premiere trailers for Avengers: Doomsday or Spider-Man: Brand New Day during Super Bowl 2026 despite fan anticipation. Chris Evans is confirmed to return as Captain America/Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday, marking a big narrative role for his character. DC’s Clayface was recently delayed slightly, now landing in October 2026 to fit the studio’s broader release calendar. QUICK BUZZJenna Ortega is pushing for a role in Gremlins 3 — If it happens, that’ll be a big nerd-culture sequel news item.A Star Wars comic just retconned part of the Millennium Falcon’s story — classic lore gets a twist, sparking fan debate.Streaming news, new toys & trailers — From Avengers: Doomsday to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Mandalorian, nerd entertainment headlines are filling the slate for 2026.WikiFlix launches a streaming service with classic movies and no ads/algorithms — nerds who love old films are buzzing about nostalgia without the noise of modern platforms.
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    28 mins
  • #2 Dan Woren Voice Actor "Robotech", Wonderman. Greatest American Hero

    #2 Dan Woren Voice Actor "Robotech", Wonderman. Greatest American Hero
    Feb 3 2026
    On The Show this week:
    Dan Woren is an American voice actor who is known for providing voice work for anime, television, and video games. His role was voicing Roy Fokker in the Robotechseries in the 1980s.[Other major voice roles include Jagi in Fist of the North Star, Byakuya Kuchiki in Bleach, Yang Newman in Macross Plus, and Caster in Fate/Zero.[He has narrated over 60 audiobooks and won various awards from AudioFile magazine
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    30 mins
  • #1 James K Price movies, comic books and Wonder Man

    #1 James K Price movies, comic books and Wonder Man
    Jan 27 2026
    Fonseca talks with:
    Jamieson K. Price is an American actor, best known for his deep and booming voice in numerous anime and video game projects. He is known as the voice of the Count of Monte Cristo in Gankutsuou, Sojiro Sakura in Persona 5, Ovan in .hack//G.U., and Galbalan, and Milton Grimm from Ever After High. Price also had a part in the 2000 movie The Patriot. He portrays Dark Mayhem in The Thundermans.
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    33 mins
  • #26 Rob Paulsen voice of Pinky, More winners, movies

    #26 Rob Paulsen voice of Pinky, More winners, movies
    Dec 16 2025
    Robert Frederick Paulsen American voice actor and voice director, known for his roles in numerous animated television series and films. He received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program and three Annie Awards for his role as both Yakko and Pinky in the Animaniacs franchise. His other voice roles include: Hadji in The New Adventures of Jonny Quest (1986–1987) and The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1996–1997); Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987–1996); P.J. Pete in Goof Troop (1992), A Goofy Movie (1995), and An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000); Jaq in Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002) and Cinderella III: A Twist in Time (2007); and Mac in The Looney Tunes Show (2011–2013) and Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run (2015).
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    32 mins