The Wait For It Podcast

It’s time for another edition of What Did I Miss?, our monthly recurring series where we catch up on the biggest pop culture stories from the past few weeks that may have slipped under the radar. This month, we’re joined by returning guests Roo Ryder and Ivan Gafiltha as we tackle everything from the future of physical media and some massive D23 announcements to controversies surrounding AI and the entertainment industry. We’ll also take a moment to remember several beloved figures we lost this month before diving into our Discord roundup and wrapping things up with our usual game of pop culture Kahoot!
• The apparent move away from physical media, with PlayStation reportedly scaling back its commitment to discs while Xbox may be taking a different approach in the future. We discuss what the potential disappearance of physical games could mean for collectors, preservation, and the way we own the media we love
• The huge number of announcements coming out of D23, including Frozen 3, Coco 2, Kingdom Hearts IV, new Disney Parks attractions, major Marvel and X-Men casting announcements, and plenty of other reveals from across Disney’s upcoming slate
• Twitch’s AI controversy and the backlash from creators after the platform seemingly opted streamers into a new AI related feature without clearly informing them, raising bigger questions about transparency, consent, and how platforms are using AI with creator content
• The recent passing of Hayden Panettiere, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen, reflecting on their incredible careers and the impact each had on film, television, music, animation, and pop culture across multiple generations
We also head into our Discord roundup for a lightning round of additional stories, including Dave Bautista being cast as the new Kratos, a surprisingly fun McDonald’s Godzilla and Hello Kitty collaboration, reports that Horizon Zero Dawn 3 could still be years away due to the focus on live service projects, and several more stories from the Wait For It Podcast Discord server.
Join us for another packed episode of pop culture news, reactions, debates, and plenty of unexpected stories you may have missed. And, as always, stick around until the end to see who takes home the bragging rights in this month’s Kahoot showdown!

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We’re bringing you another set of live interviews from Bold Matsuri! In this episode, we sit down with Ben Stegmair and Bill Butts, voices from the anime Daemons of the Shadow Realm, for a conversation covering their work on the series, their careers in the industry, creative goals, and what they hope to accomplish next. Tune in for a fun look at the people behind the voices and the journeys that brought them to Bold Matsuri.

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In this special episode, we’re showcasing our live interviews from Bold Matsuri featuring an incredible lineup of the English voice cast from the One Piece anime.

Join us as we chat with Colleen Clinkenbeard, Ian Sinclair, Stephanie Young, Luci Christian, and Sonny Strait about their careers, their experiences bringing these beloved characters to life, and much more.

Whether you joined us at Bold Matsuri or are hearing these conversations for the first time, this episode is packed with fun stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and plenty of One Piece love.

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It’s time for another edition of What Did I Miss?, our monthly series where we round up the biggest pop culture stories from the past few weeks that you may have missed. This month, we're joined by special guests Brad Lane and Srv0 as each of us brings a pop culture story to the table before diving into our always fast-paced Discord roundup, where we hit even more headlines from across film, television, gaming, and entertainment.
 The early reception to The Odyssey, the excitement surrounding the film, and why it's already shaping up to be one of the biggest cinematic events on the horizon 
 Reports of Ryan Gosling being cast as Ghost Rider in the MCU, along with our broader reactions to Marvel Studios' San Diego Comic-Con panel, including the latest Doomsday trailer and what it could mean for the future of the franchise 
Apple TV adapting Neuromancer into a television series, why the source material is so influential in science fiction, and the hopes for the adaptation 
 The success of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced and the larger conversation around the growing trend of remasters, remakes, and re-releases. Are studios leaning too heavily on nostalgia, or is there still room for these projects when they're done well? 
We also jump into our Discord roundup, covering even more headlines from The Wait For It Podcast community, including Ryan Hurst being recast in the God of War adaptation, reports that Netflix is among the companies interested in acquiring Letterboxd, a reboot of Free Willy in development, Widow's Bay earning multiple Emmy nominations, and several other stories making waves across entertainment.
Tune in for another packed month of pop culture news, hot takes, and plenty of laughs before we settle everything in one final battle of Kahoot trivia.

Brad Lane's Website: https://bradlane.carrd.co/

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It’s time for another edition of What Did I Miss?, our monthly recurring series where we catch up on the biggest pop culture stories from the past few weeks that may have slipped under the radar. Joining us this month are special guests Eli from Super Bracket Bros and Kory from The World is My Burrito as we each bring a major topic to the table before jumping into our Discord roundup, where we speed through even more news, announcements, trailers, and community discussions. And of course, we finish things off with a competitive game of pop culture Kahoot! to see who walks away with bragging rights.
 The reception to The Amazing Digital Circus and how it continues to surprise audiences by exploring heavier themes and serious topics despite its colorful visuals and appearance as something aimed toward younger viewers 
 Eli’s thoughts on discovering the deeper layers of The Amazing Digital Circus, and how the series challenges expectations about what animated storytelling can tackle 
 The trailer for Shrek 5 and the mixed reactions to its updated animation style, including the debate over whether the new look works for the franchise 
Google investing $75 million into A24 as part of an AI research partnership, our reactions to the news, and concerns about what this could mean for the future of A24’s identity and creative output 
 The pricing discussion surrounding Steam Deck and the frustration around the rising cost of gaming, along with the bigger conversation about where the industry is heading 
We also dive into our Discord roundup, covering even more pop culture stories making waves, including new announcements, entertainment news, gaming updates, and community topics from The Wait For It Podcast Discord. Then we wrap up with our usual Kahoot showdown to see who can claim this month’s ultimate pop culture victory.
Tune in for another month of conversations, debates, and the stories you may have missed!

Follow Kory and The World Is My Burrito here: https://www.twimbpodcast.com/

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