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‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Olympic Fever, and Who Is Venu For?

Aug 1, 2024

Dive into the whirlwind of action in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' as the hosts dissect its mix of humor and existential themes. Experience the thrill of Olympic moments, including a bee sting mishap that redefined high-pressure sports. Discover Venu, a new streaming service promising to bundle major sports content, while they voice concerns about subscription fatigue. With playful banter and pop culture insights, the conversation flows seamlessly between cinema and athletic excitement.

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The 'Deadpool & Wolverine' movie is filled with action and self-awareness, yet it risks feeling hollow at times.

Chris and Andy discuss the Olympic events they are following and critique how Peacock is managing the streaming of these games.

The launch of Venu this fall, a new streaming service bundling sports from major networks, highlights changes in sports media consumption.

Deep dives

Election Landscape Changes

The upcoming 2024 election landscape has shifted dramatically with Joe Biden no longer running and Donald Trump now facing a new competitor, Kamala Harris. This unexpected evolution in the political arena has ignited fresh discussions among political insiders, activists, and strategists. The implications of this shift have sparked a multitude of opinions about the candidates' viability and strategies. As they prepare for the election, contenders are also reflecting public sentiments and anxieties surrounding their campaigns.

Intro

2min

Reflections on 'Deadpool and Wolverine'

14min

Exploring Heroic Narratives and Humor

10min

Superheroes, Humor, and Narrative Complexity

18min

Balancing Tones in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

3min

Cultural Pulse: Entertainment Trends and Vibrant City Life

2min

Anticipating 'Squid Game' Season 2 and Olympic Excitement

8min

Olympic Moments and Streaming Sports Innovations

2min

Streaming Sports and Subscription Frustrations

5min

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Casting Rumors and Creative Insights

13min

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Playful Musings on Visual Effects and Actor Heights

3min

Chris and Andy discuss ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and how the movie is so full of action and self-awareness that it, at times, comes up empty (1:00). Then, they talk about the Olympic events they’ve been tuning in for and how Peacock is handling streaming the games (45:14). Finally they discuss the new streaming service, Venu, launching this fall, which will bundle sports from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. (55:01).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The Watch

‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Olympic Fever, and Who Is Venu For?

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Election Landscape Changes

Inside Political Dynamics

Public Sentiment and Anxieties

Political Gossip and Strategy

Future Implications for Parties

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