Loading Snacks Weekly

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Once a week, the Loading Snacks team gets together to talk about all of the things happening in pop culture.

  1. Oct 22

    Disney Princess Showdown: Who Deserves the Top Spot?

    Four Disney fans rank all 13 official Disney Princesses, then combine their lists to see where everybody lands. Gage, Jokes, Maria, and Penny weigh the songs, park experiences, childhood memories, representation, and character qualities behind their picks. Tiana gets a placement that needs explaining, Moana brings a personal story, and the classics do not get a free pass. The crew also debates the honorable mentions and picks three additional characters for the Ocean City Comic Con tournament lineup. Explore Penny / Peng-Peng's art: https://pengpengart.com/ Follow Loading Snacks for more rankings and geek culture conversations. 00:00:00 Welcome to the showdown 00:02:41 Meet Maria and Penny 00:06:05 The lineup and ranking rules 00:08:46 Disney Princess film timeline 00:12:49 Scoring and Jokes' ranking 00:24:00 Maria: parks and music 00:39:36 Penny: personal connections 00:56:41 Penny's top three 01:00:56 Gage's princess ranking 01:23:43 Gage's final two picks 01:29:48 Combined rankings and ties 01:32:08 Beyond the official 13 01:55:14 Penny's honorable mentions 02:01:09 The final tournament spots 02:07:24 Convention tournament rules 02:08:48 Events and Extra Life 02:15:27 Penny's art and book update 02:17:19 Closing shout-outs

  2. Oct 14

    NYCC 2026: Iron Fist, Zodiac & Star Wars/Marvel

    Can Marvel give Iron Fist a second chance? Gage and Jokes unpack their NYCC 2026 reactions, including the Daredevil and Defenders conversation, Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles, and the possibilities surrounding Zodiac. The conversation also covers Absolute Justice League, Miami Vice nostalgia, streaming consolidation and our wallets, and the Street Fighter II arcade memories that still stick with us. It's a mix of comic-book reactions, fan theories, and the games that helped shape how we play. Follow Loading Snacks for more conversations about comics, games, movies, and geek culture. 00:00:00 Welcome & mic check00:02:01 Loading Snacks & Patreon00:03:29 VisionQuest discussion00:07:26 NYCC 2026 reactions00:08:20 Daredevil, Defenders & Iron Fist00:13:12 Star Wars/Marvel crossover00:17:19 Absolute Justice League00:19:02 Zodiac & S.H.I.E.L.D. theories00:26:54 Miami Vice & GTA connections00:32:43 Streaming consolidation & costs00:38:05 Netflix & original programming00:46:37 Young Justice & branding00:50:53 The opportunity for indie creators00:52:36 Street Fighter movie discussion00:55:34 Why Street Fighter II mattered01:00:36 Mirror matches & arcade rivalries01:09:44 Street Fighter animation01:16:43 Gaylord shout-out & princess plans01:19:16 Events & show updates01:23:54 Thanks & wrap-up

  3. Oct 7

    GTA 6 Cloud Rumors, PS5 Pro Prices and Vision’s MCU Future

    Could GTA 6 cloud streaming create a new option for PC players? Gage and Jokes discuss the Xbox rumor, its possible trade-offs, and the PS5 Pro pricing conversation. Then it’s into Vision Quest expectations, White Vision’s absence, and theories about his place in Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars, and the Young Avengers story. We also revisit Lanterns, recap Nerd Apocalypse, and share Loading Snacks plans for Extra Life and our Disney Princess tournament. Follow Loading Snacks for more conversations across gaming, comics, movies, anime, and geek culture. 00:00:00 Intro and this week’s topics00:02:09 Loading Snacks updates and Patreon00:03:57 Lanterns finale impressions00:08:36 What Had Happened Was00:09:16 PS5 Pro pricing and GameStop00:20:25 GTA 6 Xbox cloud-streaming rumor00:29:47 Nerd Apocalypse recap00:39:00 Vision Quest expectations00:46:20 Could Vision return in Doomsday?00:50:06 Speed, Wiccan and Young Avengers00:54:40 Coulson and Vision’s MCU legacy01:00:44 Upcoming events and Extra Life01:03:42 Ocean City panels and princess plans01:07:00 The Finisher Podcast and wrap-up

  4. Oct 1

    Sony Missing CES 2027: What Does It Mean for PlayStation?

    Sony’s CES 2027 plans have Gage and Jokes asking what comes next for PlayStation—and physical games.This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, we discuss Sony’s changing approach to events, PS6 rumors, and whether the company could take another swing at proprietary media. Those possibilities are our theories, not confirmed announcements.We also talk Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s theatrical and home-release discussion, recap Baltimore Comic-Con, and put MCU favorites against their franchise’s biggest box office hits. Being your favorite, being the best, and making the most money aren’t always the same thing.Subscribe for more Loading Snacks conversations about games, comics, movies, and geek culture.CHAPTERS00:00:00 Intro and this week’s topics00:02:48 Patreon Hall of Fame00:03:54 Sony and CES 202700:07:35 PS6 rumors and physical games00:10:18 Could Sony try another media format?00:15:10 Could Sony use its own showcases?00:20:44 Spider-Man: Brand New Day discussion00:24:22 Re-release talk and popcorn bucket jokes00:27:12 Baltimore Comic-Con recap00:29:35 What makes Baltimore Comic-Con different?00:36:21 The work behind convention load-out00:38:55 MCU favorites vs. box office winners00:40:17 Iron Man00:42:43 Thor00:44:22 Captain America00:47:30 Guardians of the Galaxy00:51:16 Ant-Man and missing MCU payoffs00:54:17 Comparing MCU box office totals00:56:23 Wrestling update00:57:58 The Finisher podcast00:58:36 Events and upcoming coverage01:01:30 Resident Evil and collectible chatter01:03:07 The convention chicken sandwich verdict01:04:53 A memorable cosplay encounter01:06:08 Closing#LoadingSnacks #PlayStation #MCU

  5. Sep 23

    Xbox Resets Again, Bungie Returns to Destiny and Disney+ Adds Ads

    Xbox is restructuring again—but are these changes enough to help Halo, Fable, Fallout and the studios caught in the middle?We break down the latest Xbox reset, Bungie’s renewed focus on Destiny and Disney+ changing what “no ads” can mean.Gage and Jokes discuss Xbox’s studio reorganization, the layoffs affecting its teams, Activision taking responsibility for Halo, Obsidian moving under Bethesda, and the uncertain future of Ninja Theory. They also examine Bungie’s plan to restore vaulted Destiny 2 content and rebuild player trust.Then we get into Disney+ advertising, Avengers: Endgame returning to theaters, what Marvel lost after Endgame and whether recasting Kang could have kept the Multiverse Saga on track.Which company has the most work to do right now: Xbox, Bungie, Disney+ or Marvel?00:00 Episode preview03:16 The Xbox reset continues08:34 Can Activision revive Halo?15:42 Obsidian, Bethesda and Fallout20:58 Playground Games, Turn 10 and Fable23:07 The uncertain future of Ninja Theory31:17 Was buying Activision Xbox’s biggest mistake?34:08 The entire gaming industry is resetting41:21 Bungie addresses its lost player trust43:26 Is Destiny 3 coming?46:49 Vaulted Destiny 2 content returns48:42 Sony, Bungie and the Marathon problem60:48 Disney+ changes its no-ads terms69:50 Avengers: Endgame returns to theaters73:44 What Marvel lost after Endgame85:29 Should Marvel have recast Kang?92:00 The Finisher and upcoming events97:18 Closing#Xbox #Destiny2 #Bungie #DisneyPlus #Marvel

  6. Sep 16

    Loading Snacks Weekly | Blizzcon, Batman Day, and the Great Kojima Swap

    The Loading Snacks Family is back to discuss all things pop culture. Tonight, we’re discussing Hideo Kojima's game being rescued by Xbox, the big news coming out of Blizzcon, and Batman Day.

  7. Sep 9

    Loading Snacks Weekly | Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay Reveal

    Loading Snacks Weekly breaks down the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Xbox Game Pass cloud-gaming limits, and The New Level’s AEW debut. Gage and Jokes also debate the most underrated animated Disney movie ahead of their Disney Princess Tournament. Key topics covered: Ocarina of Time remake upgrades, pricing, accessories, and Switch 2 editionXbox Game Pass cloud-gaming hour limits and paid playtimeKofi and Austin Creed debuting in AEW as The New LevelHercules vs. The Emperor’s New Groove for most underrated Disney movieChapters:00:00 – Intro02:15 – Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Reactions18:10 – Xbox Game Pass Cloud-Gaming Limits35:10 – The New Level Makes Its AEW Debut42:30 – Disney Princess Tournament Preview45:00 – Most Underrated Animated Disney Movie55:45 – Ninja Simulator Trailer Tease56:15 – Upcoming Events and Closing Updates Hashtags: #LegendOfZelda #OcarinaOfTime #XboxGamePass #XboxCloudGaming #AEW #TheNewLevel #DisneyMovies #LoadingSnacksWeekly

  8. Sep 2

    GTA 6 Wanted System Explained, PS5 Live TV & PlayStation State of Play

    GTA 6 is bringing major changes to its wanted system, loadouts, vehicles, NPC interactions, and overall gameplay—and we break down what stood out from Rockstar’s extended look. Plus, we discuss PlayStation’s double State of Play, the new PS5 Live TV service, AMC’s push into indie film distribution, and a very special Loading Snacks announcement. Key topics covered: PlayStation’s double State of Play and what Sony could revealPS5 Live TV, free ad-supported channels, and Sony’s digital media strategyGTA 6’s six-star wanted system, detection icons, disguises, vehicles, and loadoutsHow GTA 6 builds on systems from Red Dead Redemption 2AMC’s Leewood Films and its plan to bring smaller movies to theatersJokes and his family share a special Loading Snacks announcementChapters:00:00 – Intro02:40 – New Pokémon Movie Teaser07:20 – PlayStation’s Double State of Play17:30 – PS5 Live TV and Sony’s New Streaming Push29:05 – GTA 6 Extended Look and New Wanted System44:30 – AMC Launches Leewood Films for Indie Movies61:55 – A Special Loading Snacks Announcement75:30 – Closing Thoughts and Outro #GTA6 #GrandTheftAuto6 #PlayStation #PS5 #StateOfPlay #RockstarGames #AMC #GamingNews #LoadingSnacks

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Once a week, the Loading Snacks team gets together to talk about all of the things happening in pop culture.

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    2024 - 2026
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