Episode 290: Halo Season 2 Finale, Quiet On Set, Shogun, Invincible, & X-Men '97
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The first part of the conversation covers Maya's hobby of painting Warhammer miniatures and her desire to improve her skills. They also discuss Maya's sleeping habits and her love for college basketball. Gregg talks about his dad's dialysis and his experience playing the new game Snow Day. They then review the documentary series Quiet On Set, which explores the dark side of kids' TV shows, focusing on the toxic and sexist environment behind the scenes at Nickelodeon in the 90s. They discuss the rise and fall of showrunner Dan Schneider and the allegations of abuse and misconduct. The conversation ends with a discussion of the inappropriate jokes and behavior on Nickelodeon shows. Then they review 'Halo' Season 2 Episode 8. In this final part of the conversation, Gregg and Maya discuss their thoughts on the TV shows 'Invincible', 'Shogun', and 'X-Men 97'. They praise the storytelling, animation, and voice acting in 'Invincible' and 'Shogun', and express their excitement for future episodes. They also discuss the use of 3D animation in 'X-Men 97' and the faithfulness of the show to the original comics. Overall, they give high ratings to all three shows and recommend them to viewers. It's a lengthy episode, so settle in, grab a coffee, and download on your favorite audio platform today!
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