The Stinger

Josh Gann
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Welcome to The Stinger, your guide to the latest in fandom entertainment! Join in on some riveting conversations with co-hosts Josh Gann, Trent Neely and Joseph Snead about topics in the Star Wars universe, the MCU and everything in between. Between drafts, hall of fame episodes, character studies, and much more, you don't want to miss what The Stinger has cooking!

  1. FEB 18

    Trope Talk: The Chosen One

    In a new series, The Guys talk about one of the iconic tropes of storytelling, The Chosen One. First they discuss why the trope holds such a sway over people that storytellers keep examining it. Then, the guys discuss some of their favorite and least favorite iterations of the trope ranging from Paul Atreides, to Emmet from The Lego Movie, and Harry Potter. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead  Music: John Battiston Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestingerpod   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestingerpod/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSC5LKRJlgq3IEkSE6dwvw   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestingerpod

    1h 11m

  2. FEB 4

    The 2026 Stinger Draft

    It's Draft Day at The Stinger! After a brief discussion of the state of fandom filmmaking, The Guys draft their most anticipated releases coming in 2026 (18:15). They discuss everything from blockbuster releases like Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three, to original blockbusters like Project Hail Mary and The Odyssey. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead  Music: John Battiston Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestingerpod   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestingerpod/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSC5LKRJlgq3IEkSE6dwvw   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestingerpod

    1h 34m

  3. 12/17/2025

    Christmas Movie Draft

    Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! The guys are back and feeling festive because they are here today to draft their favorite Christmas movies! Join us as we cover some of the most classic movies of all time to round out the ultimate Christmas movie draft board.

    1h 10m

  4. 11/05/2025

    Revenge of The Sith Hall of Fame

    This is where the fun begins. Join Josh, Trent, and Joseph as they take a trip down memory lane for Revenge of The Sith's 20th anniversary. The guys expound upon the film's flaws (real and perceived) but also take time to explain why it might actually be underrated. Finally, they argue why the film is an essential part of the fandom film canon, which potentially earns it a spot in The Stinger Hall of Fame.Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead Music: John Battiston Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestingerpod   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestingerpod/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSC5LKRJlgq3IEkSE6dwvw   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestingerpod

    1h 4m

  5. 10/22/2025

    Andor Season 2 Review

    Join, Josh, Trent, and Joseph as they finally share thoughts on the hit second season of "Andor." In the episode, the trio discuss the show's many merits. Including but not limited to; how the show works as a continuation of the "Andor" storyline, and adds new depth to "Rogue One." Largely however, they examine why the show is one of the best things on TV period, thanks to its technical craft, complex characters, and layered and matured writing. Later in the episode, the guys share some of their initial thoughts on the first trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu" (1:02:26). They discuss how the trailer captures a feeling of a fun space adventure, but also share some concerns they have about it being Star Wars return to the big screen. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead  Music: John Battiston Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestingerpod   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestingerpod/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSC5LKRJlgq3IEkSE6dwvw   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestingerpod

    1h 10m

  6. 10/08/2025

    The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review

    The guys are back! First they discuss the state of the MCU and the general superhero movie landscape. Then they dive into Marvel's newest film, which serves as Marvel's First Family's introduction to the MCU (12:45). The trio discuss what elements worked for them like the score and worldbuilding, but also address how some pacing and plot choices kept them a bit at arm's length from the film. To close their discussion, the guys speculate how this film sets up/could lead into Avengers: Doomsday (52:15). Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead  Music: John Battiston Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestingerpod   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestingerpod/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSC5LKRJlgq3IEkSE6dwvw   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestingerpod

    1h 15m

  7. 09/24/2025

    Superman (2025) Review

    It's a bird, it's a plane, it's The Stinger's long-awaited review of Superman. After a hiatus, the guys finally break down what they liked and didn't like about James Gunn's reboot of the iconic character and what it means for the future of the new DCU. P.S. Please forgive some slight audio issues that occurred during this recording. Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead  Music: John Battiston Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestingerpod   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestingerpod/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSC5LKRJlgq3IEkSE6dwvw   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestingerpod

    1h 10m

  8. 03/14/2025

    Daredevil: Born Again and Trailers We Missed

    Josh, Joseph, and Trent are back and excited to talk about the premiere of the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again. The trio talk about their relationship to the original Netflix series as well as what they most enjoyed/are looking forward to with this new iteration. Later, they talk about some trailers that have dropped since they last recorded including Fantastic Four: First Steps and The Last of Us season 2 (53:15). Co-hosts: Josh Gann & Trent Neely & Joseph Snead  Music: John Battiston Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestingerpod   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestingerpod/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSC5LKRJlgq3IEkSE6dwvw   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestingerpod

    1h 7m
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About

Welcome to The Stinger, your guide to the latest in fandom entertainment! Join in on some riveting conversations with co-hosts Josh Gann, Trent Neely and Joseph Snead about topics in the Star Wars universe, the MCU and everything in between. Between drafts, hall of fame episodes, character studies, and much more, you don't want to miss what The Stinger has cooking!

Information

  • Creator
    Josh Gann
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Josh Gann
  • Show Website
    The Stinger