Welcome to Episode 340 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast! This week, we break down major entertainment stories from streaming surges to superhero shakeups.

News: Disney surprises everyone by gaining 1.4 million new Disney+ subscribers and reports a surge in streaming profits. CEO Bob Iger remains optimistic about the 2025 outlook—can Disney keep the momentum? Charlie Cox reveals Daredevil: Born Again Episode 5 was his least favorite of the season. Was it a misstep in an otherwise promising return? Reports suggest Vision Quest will be the final Marvel series to feature characters from the existing MCU film lineup—are we seeing a full reset of Marvel’s TV strategy? The next chapter of the MonsterVerse begins as Godzilla x Kong: Supernova enters production with a planned 2027 release. Marvel’s X-Men reboot is picking up speed, with Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier reportedly being eyed to direct.

Trailer Talk: The first teaser for Peacemaker Season 2 drops on Max. Can James Gunn deliver another hit?

Reviews: We review Andor Season 2, Episodes 7–9. Does the series continue to impress or is the Rebellion losing steam?

Retro Review: We revisit Star Trek: The Next Generation – Unification Parts 1 & 2, a fan-favorite two-parter that brought back Spock and deepened Trek lore.

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Welcome to Episode 340 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast! This week, we delve into major entertainment news, exciting trailers, and reviews of the latest shows and classics.

News:

Jeremy Renner turned down 'Hawkeye' Season 2 due to a significant pay cut. He humorously questioned, "Did you think I'm only half the Jeremy because I got ran over?"

'Shogun' Season 2 is set to begin production in January 2026, with Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis returning. The story picks up ten years after Season 1.

The 'Dexter' spin-off, 'Dexter: Resurrection', premieres on July 11, 2025, featuring returning cast members and new additions like Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman.

Following the success of 'Deadpool & Wolverine', Ryan Reynolds is reportedly developing a Deadpool/X-Men team-up movie. news Reviews:

'Andor' Season 2 Episodes 4–6: We discuss the latest developments in the Star Wars universe.

'Marvel's Thunderbolts*': Our take on the newest addition to the MCU.

Retro Review:

'Star Trek: The Next Generation' – "Unification" Parts 1 & 2: A look back at Spock's mission to reunify Vulcans and Romulans.

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Welcome to Episode 339 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast! This week, we’re tackling the latest big news in movies, TV, and fandoms, plus digging into fresh reviews and a Star Trek classic! Here’s what’s coming up:

News: Warner Bros. secures a major legal win, getting the Superman foreign copyright lawsuit dismissed. What does this mean for the Man of Steel’s future? Pedro Pascal publicly calls J.K. Rowling a "heinous loser" and supports the Harry Potter boycott. How will this impact the Wizarding World franchise? Godzilla and Kong are headed back to Queensland, Australia for the next chapter in the MonsterVerse. What can we expect from this new installment? Andrew Garfield says a Spider-Man return would have to be "very strange" and needs the creative freedom of the Spider-Verse movies. Could we see him suit up again?

Trailers: The Predator: Badlands trailer drops, offering a brutal new take on the sci-fi franchise. Netflix teases LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS Volume 4—will it live up to the anthology’s reputation for stunning visuals and storytelling?

Reviews: We finally dig into Andor—one of the most acclaimed Star Wars projects in years. Does it live up to the hype? Plus, a review of Bondsman—is it hitting the right notes or missing the mark?

Retro Review: We step back into Star Trek: The Next Generation with "Redemption," exploring the Klingon civil war and Worf’s pivotal character arc.

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