The Wait For It Podcast

We kick off the new year by catching up on January’s biggest pop culture and gaming stories—this time joined by returning guests Vintage Macaroni and Roo Ryder. From massive franchise shakeups to industry-wide pivots that could ripple for years, January came in hot. From Hawkins to Pandora, RPG revivals to studio restructures, we break it all down and wrap it up with a rapid-fire rundown of everything else you might’ve missed.
• The final season of Stranger Things: fan response, backlash, and what Netflix does next
• Ubisoft’s wave of cancellations and delays—and what it signals about the industry
• Fable’s long-awaited return, first gameplay impressions, and expectations
• The expanding legacy of James Cameron’s Avatar and plans for up to seven films
• One Piece live-action season two updates and rising confidence in the adaptation
• Casting rumors and reactions for the live-action God of War series
• Kathleen Kennedy’s exit from Lucasfilm and what it means for Star Wars
• Netflix and MAPPA’s partnership and the future of anime streaming
• Ted season two returning and the unexpected longevity of the franchise
• Lightning-round pop culture headlines we couldn’t ignore

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For our first International Feature of 2026, we dive into Anatomy of a Fall, the 2023 French courtroom drama, directed by Justine Triet. It became a major awards-season standout, winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes and sparking wide conversation for its unconventional approach to truth, perspective, and performance. Rather than leaning on flashy courtroom theatrics, the film builds tension through ambiguity, character study, and meticulous visual choices.
In this episode, we break down what made Anatomy of a Fall resonate so strongly with audiences and critics alike, including what worked for us and why the film continues to linger long after the credits roll.
The across-the-board performances, from the lead actors all the way down to the dog
How the film’s open-ended storytelling challenges the audience to sit with uncertainty
Direct, intentional cinematography choices that quietly shape how we interpret events
A courtroom drama focused on truth and perception, without over-the-top legal theatrics
Why restraint and realism make the emotional beats hit harder
Whether you loved the ambiguity or found it frustrating, this was a film that gave us plenty to unpack.

Letterbox'd Synopsis: A woman is suspected of her husband’s murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness.

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As HBO’s medical drama The Pitt continues to dominate conversation and buzz, we jump into the show right as Season Two gets underway. With its growing popularity, critical praise, and attention from real medical professionals, The Pitt has quickly established itself as one of TV’s most compelling hospital dramas—and we break down why it’s resonating so strongly with audiences.
In this episode, we dive deep into what makes The Pitt work, where it excels, and how it sets itself apart from other medical dramas.
In this episode, we discuss:
The standout performances across the entire cast, and how no role feels wasted
How the medical students serve as an effective storytelling device without ever talking down to the audience
Why actual medical professionals are praising the show’s accuracy and realism
The impressive juggling of multiple character arcs—even when not every story reaches a clean endpoint
How The Pitt makes the ER feel like a truly lived-in space, both inside the emergency room and beyond it
Whether you’re already watching or thinking about jumping in, this episode breaks down why The Pitt is quickly becoming must-watch television.

Synopsis: The Pitt is an HBO medical drama centered on the doctors, nurses, and medical students navigating life-or-death cases inside a high-pressure urban emergency room. The series balances intense medical emergencies with deeply human stories, focusing on the emotional toll and moral weight of working on the front lines of medicine.

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Big roles, bigger mindset! We kick off 2026 with actor and voice actor Nicolas Roye to trace his winding path from small bit parts to major roles in franchises like Halo Infinite, Apex Legends, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Bungo Stray Dogs. Nicholas shares the pivot points that changed everything, so if you’re chasing a goal this year, you’ll leave this episode with a practical playbook and a passionate perspective from our featured guest this month!

• Mindset shift that unlocked bigger roles and stability
• Guarding energy and avoiding doomsday conversations
• How to self-direct auditions with research and restraint
• Bringing a grounded humanity across games, anime, and animation
• Halo Infinite, Apex Legends, and Spidey longevity
• Horror fandom, conventions, and pinball obsessions
• What we’re watching on Apple TV and beyond
• Goals for 2026 and embracing the unknown

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See all three of us at Brick City Anime Festival on January 10th and 11th in Ocala FL! https://www.brickcityanimefestival.com/

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A three-hour live bonus stream boiled down to the good stuff: we rank our 2025 movie slate, defend the wild choices, and celebrate the films that stayed in our heads long after the credits. Two hosts. 50+ fresh titles. A lot of laughter, a few rants, and a surprising amount of agreement where it counts.

• Goals hit and missed on Letterboxd totals
• What we skipped in theaters and why we regret it
• Rating philosophy: vibes vs structure
• Worst-of highlights and why they failed
• Minecraft, Lilo & Stitch, Five Nights fatigue
• Marvel check-in: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four
• Superman restores hope for DC with heart
• Animation surge: Chainsaw Man, Zootopia 2, Bad Guys 2
• K‑Pop Demon Hunters as a cultural flashpoint
• Predator double bill: animated triumph vs live-action dip
• Small wins: Roofman, Sacramento, Companion
• Festival-style faves: Eternity, Train Dreams, Sinners
• Quotable cinema: One Battle After Another mania
• What we’ll watch early 2026 and why

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