Adrian & Simon review director Rian Johnson’s film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. With the end of 2025 looming, the two buddies take a look at the best films and TV series of the year. They also examine the potential consequences of Disney’s fast and loose marketing for the Marvel Cinematic Universe by choosing to reveal Steve Rogers’ (actor Chris Evans) return to the MCU in Avengers Doomsday. Plus, they analyze the recent developments of the merger love triangle between Warner Brothers Discovery, Netflix, and Paramount; while also acknowledging YouTube’s 2029 Oscars broadcast. As they reside inside the timeless pocket between Christmas and New Years, the pals also get festive with stories about Christmas traditions, Christmas films (i.e. Polar Express, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie), and plans for the holiday. Will Stranger Things Season 5 end strong? Will the boys manage to watch Avatar: Fire & Ash in theatres before the next episode? Time will tell.

This episode was recorded in Canada on December 26th 2025. Episodes air every two weeks on Tuesdays! Catch us on January 13th for Episode 127. We wish you a Happy Holiday and thank-you for watching!

Simon & Adrian take a hard look at the recently announced Netflix & Warner Brothers merger from multiple angles. Will Paramount be able to stop the merger in it’s tracks with it’s aggressively priced hostile takeover bid? Time will tell. The two pals also get real baffled by legendary director Quentin Tarantino’s weird hot-take regarding skilled The Fabelman’s actor Paul Dano. Plus, the two fans get hyped for director Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl film, the upcoming movies in the 28 Years Later trilogy, and the upcoming Ready or Not sequel. In addition, Adrian reviews Now You See Me and the FX comedy series Adults; while Simon reviews Stranger Things Season 5’s first 4 episodes.

This episode was recorded in Canada on December 12th 2025. Episodes air every two weeks on Tuesdays! Catch us on December 29th for Episode 126.

Adrian & Simon get excited about Netflix’s Stranger Things Season 5! They also discuss the latest seasons of Pluribus, Hacks, Shōgun, The Chair Company, and Only Murders in the Building. In addition, they speculate as to what the upcoming TV & film adaptations for Far Cry and The Legend of Zelda might look like; while also examining the crazy box office success of Disney’s animated film Zootopia 2. Adrian and Simon also talk about their respective wedding plans; while Adrian insults Simon incessantly by making fun of his ears and by poking fun at his vegetable-like figure.

This episode was recorded in Canada on December 2nd 2025. Episodes air every two weeks on Tuesdays! Catch us on December 16th for Episode 125.