Weekend Showcase

Donn, Kyler, Sina, Keyiera and Timothy jump into #DisneyPlus to see and react to #Soul together!  NOTE: This is an AUDIO-ONLY reaction commentary that runs the entire length of the movie and contains HEAVY spoilers as we encounter them, so download this podcast and watch the whole movie along with us! See "Soul" exclusively on Disney+ (as of 1/3/21, at least)  #disney #pixar #jamiefoxx #tinafey #afterlife #thegreatbeyond #terrytime #earthpass #jazz #movie #feature #commentary #reaction #spoilers #comedy #nerd #music #thoughtful #petedocter #insideout #2020 #streaming #original --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/weekendshowcase/message

Donn, Kyler, Sina, Timothy and newcomer Keyiera boot up #HBOMax to see and react to #WW84 together!  NOTE: This is an AUDIO-ONLY reaction commentary that runs the entire length of the movie and contains HEAVY spoilers as we encounter them, so download this podcast and either stream the movie on HBO Max by January 25, 2021 or catch it in theaters (safely) and watch the whole movie along with us! Also, apologies for some minor audio issues in the first third or so of this podcast, we'll try to improve the audio quality throughout in future reaction commentaries. See "Wonder Woman 1984" exclusively on HBO Max and in theaters now (as of 12/29/20, at least)  #wonderwoman #wonderwoman1984 #galgadot #pattyjenkins #cheetah #maxwelllord #pedropascal #chrispine #kristenwiig #movie #feature #commentary #reaction #spoilers #comedy #nerd #comicbook #dccomics #dcentertainment #adaptation #amazon #dianaprince #justiceleague #snydercut #warnerbros #warnerbrothers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we

Newcomer Kyler joins the team, as Donn, Thurgood and Timothy discuss underwhelming performance of #Pikmin3 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch, bounty hunters and failed lie detector tests... finally in Top Topic, #GameStop took down their poorly-received #TikTok challenge giving work hours to their own employees... but has too much damage already been done? Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Svq4vRw91eo RECORDED ON 11/6/20 Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:25 - Thurgood's "Pikmin 3" frustrations 6:06 - Kyler on "Bounty Hunter D" 15:31 - TOP TOPIC: GameStop's TikTok fail 28:39 - Conclusion #Nintendo #Switch #Pikmin #liedetector #viral #reaction #dancechallenge #blackfriday #holiday #cybermonday -------------------------------------------- This content is for informational/entertainment purposes only, and is not for profit. FAIR USE Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teachin

RECORDED ON 10/30/20. In this episode, Sina and Timothy talk about #Sony acquiring #anime streaming platform #Crunchyroll, Stephanie looks ahead to the next #conjuring movie, and the team digs into the logic behind #Netflix announcing more subscription price hikes... again. Video previews available at https://youtube.com/weekendshowcase -------------------------------------------- This content is for informational/entertainment purposes only, and is not for profit. FAIR USE Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. -------------------------------------------- Sources: "Sony nears acquisition of US anime streaming service Crunchyroll" https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-deals/Sony-nears-acquisition-of-US-anime-streaming-service-Crunchyroll "The True Story Behi

RECORDED ON 10/23/20 In this episode, Timothy and Thurgood break down Steve from "#Minecraft" being added to the hit Switch game #SuperSmashBrosUltimate, then Stephanie offers thoughts on the upcoming "#Saw" franchise entry "#Spiral" and the new "#Uncharted" movie adaptation. Later, the team discusses the now-confirmed ELEVENTH "#FastandFurious" movie ending the main franchise, and what should happen next... a quarter mile at a time. Also, Sina has thoughts on #Amazon Prime Video's hit "#Borat" sequel, then Tim and Thurgood wrap up with analysis on the new DLC for "#Pokémon Sword & Shield." 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - 'Minecraft' DLC for 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' 9:15 - 'Spiral' spinoff from the 'Saw' film franchise 17:00 - Tom Holland in 'Uncharted' movie 20:09 - More 'Uncharted' thoughts 24:37 - Must there be ELEVEN 'Fast & Furious' movies 33:30 - Sina on Amazon's new 'Borat' sequel 38:21 - Tim and Thurgood on new 'Pokemon Sword & Shield' DLC 52:42 - Conclusion ------------------------------

RECORDED ON 10/16/20 In this episode, Donn, Thurgood and Sina cope with a slow news week by discussing if anyone's gonna go see the upcoming #MonsterHunter movie adaptation, and #Microsoft 's strategy for nurturing recently-acquired third-party video game developers. Also, #AMC is having major financial troubles and... Thurgood as a superhero?? Edited by Pryor Designs - https://www.instagram.com/ipryordesigns FULL EPISODE at https://anchor.fm/weekendshowcase or wherever you get your podcasts. -------------------------------------------- This content is for informational/entertainment purposes only, and is not for profit. FAIR USE Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. -------------------------------------------- Sources: "Theater Chain AMC Says It Could Run Out

Donn and Thurgood are joined by Newcomers Stephanie and Sina, for discussions ranging from Hulu's "Animaniacs" reboot and management shakeups at Ubisoft, to the best Scooby-Doo movies and whether keyboards and mice really are better than controllers. *Recorded on 09/18/20* -------------------------------------------- This content is for informational/entertainment purposes only, and is not for profit.  FAIR USE Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. -------------------------------------------- Sources: New report says Michel Ancel left Ubisoft amid investigation into his toxic behaviour https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-25-new-report-says-michel-ancel-left-ubisoft-amid-investigation-into-his-toxic-behaviour 'Animaniacs' Revived at Hulu With 2-Seas

Donn, Thurgood and Timothy talk about what they've been playing, Tim nerds out on #TomClancy and the new #EliteSquad mobile game, and Thurgood checks Sony's wariness about toxic gamer culture on other platforms. Then, Thurgood talks about the #PrinceOfPersia HD remake, Donn looks ahead to post-cancellation #VentureBros possibilities, and Tim gets hype for the upcoming Complete Edition of the #ScottPilgrim video game, plus much more! So download this podcast now, ask questions later, okay? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weekendshowcase/message

Donn, Andrew, Thurgood and Micah discuss Season 2 of #Mandalorian , the 35th anniversary game announcements for #SuperMario and what we've been playing last week. Then, after a difficult week of mourning (#RestInPower, Chadwick), practicing lawyer and friend of the show Lillian returns to help us discuss whether employees should have to disclose life-threatening medical conditions before signing a long-term employment contract in this week's Top Topic. TIMELINE - 0:00 Introduction, 2:39 What We've Been Playing, 7:27 Andrew on The Mandalorian, 12:44 Thurgood on Super Mario 35th Anniversary, 17:53 Donn on long-lost Sound Test menus in games, 25:57 Top Topic (Part 1), 39:13 Top Topic (Part 2) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weekendshowcase/message

If you have a #hobby you #dream of making a living from, you'll need some #legal protection for it... and this is the episode for you. Donn and Andrew team up to #interview Lillian Khosravi, a practicing #attorney from #California who specializes in #copyright and #trademark law. Topics discussed range from what can and cannot get a copyright, to registration costs, to #fairuse law and #publicdomain . This episode has a video preview up at youtube.com/weekendshowcase . CHAPTER LISTING: 0:00 - Introduction 1:22 - Lillian's Background 5:41 - What Can and Cannot have a Copyright? 7:50 - Copyright vs Trademark vs Patent 10:47 - Can you undo your own copyright? 12:33 - Cost comparison 13:36 - Thoughts on Patents 15:26 - How fleshed-out must an idea be for a patent? 17:22 - "Poor Man's Copyright" 20:55 - Business Brands 24:09 - "Fair Use" Law 28:17 - Public Domain 31:36 - Licensing Fees 36:06 - Advice for Future Lawyers 37:57 - Contacting Lillian's Law Firm 39:57 - Final Thoughts/Outro --- Send i

Timothy, Andrew, Micah, Donn and (later) Thurgood gather to discuss topics like the #spiderman DLC exclusive to the #playstation version of the #squareenix #avengers game, surprising cartoon voice casting revelations, hardcore #dragonball fan stuff and could Mike Tyson possibly beat Michael Jai White in a fight?! This podcast continues directly from the video episode LIVE NOW at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lkmsu1T4W8 . Also check out Viewer Mail at https://www.instagram.com/tv/CD67LH1JJgu/?igshid=1ev9d0zqf2l3i --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weekendshowcase/message

Donn, Andrew and Thurgood discuss recent #Xbox Games Showcase and #ComicCon@Home news, the viability of a solo #Deadpool show on #DisneyPlus, Andrew's thoughts on the upcoming Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones, Jr. fight, and whether or not we'll ever truly "own" our video games again, in a post-Xbox #GamePass world. -------------------------------------------- This content is for informational/entertainment purposes only, and is not for profit.  FAIR USE Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. -------------------------------------------- Sources: "Rob Liefeld Calls Out Kevin Feige and Disney Over Deadpool | Comic Con 2020" uploaded by IGN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdw40ijlLB0   "Some thoughts on Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr" uploaded by Rummy's Corner http

Donn and Tim react to viral Instagram memes (watch the video version at https://youtu.be/OFWsgHUUbz4 ), Henry Cavill's epic custom PC build video (clip at https://instagram.com/weekendshowcase ), Twitter getting hacked again, new cartoons from #StarTrek and #StarWars , plus what we've been playing this week and-- darn it, why does everything have to turn out to be cake?! #VirtualCurrencies #Cryptocurrency #Markets #Privacy #Issues #accounts #hijacked #bitcoinscams #virtual #currencies #Bitcoin #USD #legal #action --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/weekendshowcase/message

Donn, Andrew, Thurgood and Micah discuss the recasting of #Batwoman , keeping pets in #GTAOnline , the new mobile #CrashBandicoot endless runner game, broken PlayStation controllers, also Andrew comic-nerds out with more thoughts on the #JusticeLeague #SnyderCut . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weekendshowcase/message

This week, the "Weekend Showcase" team, joined again by Tia-Monet "Miss Cardinal 2020" Flores, discusses the Summer Update for #AnimalCrossing and the Arms DLC for #SmashBrosUltimate . Tia models and reacts to summertime custom COVID mask styles and designs, then we look back on "Batman: Arkham Knight" and "Fallout: New Vegas", look ahead to #CrashBandicoot4 and #PokemonUnite , and wrap up with this week's TopTopic: the death of Microsoft streaming platform Mixer. Watch the video version of this episode at https://bit.ly/wstvonyoutube for news source information from this episode, and loads more "Weekend Showcase" content! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weekendshowcase/message

Andrew's off, so it's up to Donn, Thurgood and a returning Jason to discuss last week's #PlayStation5 news including #launch games, hardware #features and things we'd like to see! Then, Thurgood and Jason break down their favorite games from last week's #PlayStation5 announcements, Donn looks back on the origins of the classic Wii game "Kirby's Epic Yarn," and some thoughts on the next #Hitman game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weekendshowcase/message

This week, we kick things off with a playthrough and discussion about the new game #Minecraft Dungeons, then some more thoughts on #JusticeLeague , Thurgood reveals a surprsing truth about #SamuraiJack. Plus of course we got Andrew's #UFC Minute and more! --------  Watch the video version of this podcast at bit.ly/2MtiuYd  ------------  *FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! *

Another double-length episode! Donn kicks off with the now-confirmed #SnyderCut of #JusticeLeague , Andrew dives into embarrassing DC comic book characters and weaknesses, Thurgood noticed a major policy change on #Twitter , and more #TheLastofUs Part II talk. THEN, Discussion rolls through the 40th Anniversary of #PacMan , the newest trailer for Christopher Nolan's #Tenet , thoughts on #AssassinsCreed #Valhalla and other topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weekendshowcase/message

Donn and Andrew are joined by new colleague Thurgood, for discussions about the upcoming Switch game, "Paper Mario: The Origami King" and look back fondly on "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas." Then, Andrew recaps Ferguson, Ngannou and Nurmagomedov's recent fights in the UFC. After the mid-show break, Tia "Miss Cardinal 2020" Flores returns to the show for a hilarious discussion about #LastNormalPhoto , poor decisions when making quarantine #TikTok videos, and brief memoriams on some major recent losses in the entertainment industry this past week. Also Andrew's meddling younger cousin. Check the video descriptions for this content at youtube.com/weekendshowcase for all sourced articles and audio/video content. For informational purposes only, no infringement intended. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weekendshowcase/message

This week: Donn wraps up the 2020 Guardian Games special event in #Destiny2 and Jason fondly remembers the PS2/Xbox classic #Scarface -- and its PSP port not remotely as fondly. We also got #StarWars predictions, super-cheap digital games (and what it would take for Jason to buy one), and Daedalic Entertainment's upcoming "Lord of the Rings" game... about #Gollum ?!  ---------------------  *FOLLOW OUR OTHER CONTENT! *