Welcome to Episode 343 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast! We’re back with another action-packed roundup of entertainment news, leaks, trailers, and reviews—from Bond to Borgs and everything in between.

News: A new frontrunner for James Bond emerges—and if you're an action movie fan, this one's a dream come true. The BBC shuts down online rumors claiming Ncuti Gatwa has been axed as Doctor Who, calling the reports “pure fiction.” The Avengers movie delays aren’t just about rescheduling—they reveal deeper cracks in Marvel’s cinematic universe. Ryan Reynolds pitched an R-rated Star Wars project to Disney. He doesn’t plan to star in it—but what kind of wild space story did he dream up? Early MCU leaks hint at classic Spider-Man: Brand New Day villains making their debut in the next Spidey film. Meanwhile, Sadie Sink is rumored to join Spider-Man 4, but her potential role raises a major continuity question.

Reviews: We review Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Does Cruise still deliver the goods? Plus, we explore the surreal sci-fi anthology Love, Death & Robots Season 4—do the stories still pack a punch?

Retro Review: We dive into Star Trek: The Next Generation – Birthright Parts 1 & 2. Worf’s Klingon roots meet Data’s dreams in this double-episode arc.

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