Portable Hole Podcast Ryan George

In this episode of the Portable Hole podcast, the hosts discuss the Batman: The Caped Crusader trailer and the Penguin series trailer. They also review episodes 1-4 of The Acolyte and share their thoughts on the intense fight scene in episode 5. The hosts express their excitement for the Batman animated series reboot and the potential for a dark and gritty crime drama in the Penguin series. They also discuss the new set photos from the upcoming Superman movie and the challenges of balancing humor and seriousness in superhero films. Ryan, Ig, and Cinik discuss the latest episodes of 'The Boys' and 'House of the Dragon.' 
00:00 Introduction and Reunion
03:00 Discussion of Batman: The Caped Crusader Trailer
08:49 Discussion of Penguin Series Trailer
14:16 New Set Photos from the Superman Movie
17:39 IG's Thoughts on The Acolyte
22:44 The Acolyte Episode 5 Review
40:41 The Boys Season 4 Episode 4 review
01:06:12 House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 Review
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In this conversation, Ryan, Justin, and Cinik discuss various topics including the Conor McGregor fight, fantasy baseball, and the TV show 'The Acolyte'. They also touch on the themes of diversity and representation in media, particularly in the Star Wars franchise. The conversation delves into the writing and execution of the Star Wars series, highlighting the importance of good storytelling over diversity for the success of a show. They also discuss the latest season of 'The Boys' and how it tackles satire and social commentary. The conversation covers the first three episodes of 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Boys' Season 3. They discuss the character development, plot progression, and visual effects of both shows. The hosts share their favorite moments and rate the episodes. They also mention the upcoming season of 'The Acolyte' and discuss their expectations for future episodes.
00:00 Intro
05:49 The Acolyte Season 1 Episode 3 Review
14:03 The Importance of Good Storytelling
25:56 The Boys Season 4 Episode 1-3 Review
29:34 The Need for Well-Written Stories
38:54 Review of 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 1

In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, Ryan and Cynic discuss their recent experiences playing Dungeons and Dragons and watching a documentary about car theft. They also talk about their thoughts on the upcoming Crow reboot and the ending of the TV show The Boys. The main topic of the episode is a review of the first season of House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones prequel series. They discuss the story, characters, performances, and their overall thoughts on the show. House of the Dragon.
00:00 Introduction
02:12 Playing Dungeons and Dragons and Car Theft
03:14 News: The Crow reboot is terrible
08:37 New Chapter
08:39 News: The Boys Ending with Season Five
10:42 The Acolyte Discussion
16:58 House of the Dragon Season 1 Recap and Season 2 Expectations
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The first episode of The Acolyte introduces the High Republic era, a hundred years before the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. The show follows an investigation into an assassin targeting Jedi. The conversation methodically reviews episodes 1 and 2 of the show, highlighting the principal themes and discussing the flaws in the storytelling. The hosts criticize the lazy writing, convenient plot developments, and lack of character development. They also express frustration with the agenda-driven approach and the lack of attention to logic and consistency. The conversation covers topics such as the portrayal of the Jedi, the use of a doppelganger plot, the underwhelming fight scenes, and the questionable decisions made by the characters.
00:00 Introduction
02:30 News: Connor McGregor calls out
07:32 News: Tyson- Paul Postponed
10:06 What we're watching
14:55 Star Wars: The Acolyte episodes 1&2 Review
 
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Summary
The conversation covers a range of topics, including personal experiences over Memorial Day weekend, the use of AI in creative fields, the impact of AI on job markets, the future of creative industries, the career of Ronda Rousey, and controversial statements made by a UFC fighter. The conversation also delves into political and social issues, including the conviction of Donald Trump, the impact of AI on job markets, and the personal beliefs of a UFC fighter. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including communism, UFC fighters, baseball, automated referees, and upcoming summer movies. The discussion delves into the impact of education, the need for unions in sports, the controversy surrounding the use of Scarlett Johansson's voice, and the changing landscape of movie releases. The hosts express their opinions on various movie trailers and share their excitement for upcoming releases. The conversation covers a wide range of movie and TV show topics, including reviews, trailers, and upcoming releases. The hosts discuss their opinions on various films and series, expressing excitement, skepticism, and disappointment. They also touch on sports and personal growth, providing insights into their preferences and expectations for the entertainment industry.
 
00:00 Intro
08:14 News: Trump Guilty
13:47 News: Rhonda Rousey a victim?
21:53 News: Bryce Mitchell will homeschool kids so they don't turn communist or gay.
28:08 News: Negro League Stats and Fantasy Baseball
41:01 News: Open AI and Scarlet Johansson feud
49:41 News: Furiosa Flop
52:15 2024 Summer Movie Preview
01:23:05 Outro
 
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Summary
In this episode of the Portable Hole podcast, Ryan, Justin, and Cynic catch up on their personal updates. They discuss the challenges of being a new homeowner, the experience of traveling to Guatemala, and Justin's new job as a guitar technician. They also delve into the current state of the superhero genre, with Marvel scaling back their releases and the potential shift in pop culture landscape. The conversation then turns to the casting announcements for the Fantastic Four and the upcoming season of Mr. Mrs. Smith without the original lead actors. In this part of the conversation, the topics discussed include the cancellation of the show 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' and the departure of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the inappropriate behavior at the Portal to Dublin art exhibition, the documentary series 'Bronx Zoo 90' about the 1990 New York Yankees, the ending of the show 'Shogun', and the movie 'Civil War'. In this conversation, Ryan, Cinik, and Justin discuss their thoughts on various TV shows and movies. They talk about the TV show Manhunt and its portrayal of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated Lincoln. They also discuss the TV show Ripley, based on the book The Talented Mr. Ripley, and its visually stunning cinematography. The conversation then shifts to the show Baby Reindeer and the controversy surrounding the real-life person it is based on. They discuss the responsibility of the show creators to protect the identities of the people involved and the potential for this type of storytelling to become a new genre.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
07:05 News: Marvel cutting back on number of releases.
15:09 News: Casting Choices for the Fantastic Four Movie
18:56 News: 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' renewed
23:30 News: Tomb Raider Series
27:10 News: Inappropriate Behavior at the 'Portal to Dublin' Art Exhibition
31:11 News: Alternative Versions: Motion Capture Suits in 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'
34:25 What we're watching
44:20 Baby Reindeer Discussion
01:00:30 Closing: Upcoming Shows to Watch and Discuss
 
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