Caleb is finally back from the Southern Hemisphere, which means my co-hosts are reunited and ready to gang up on me again. To welcome him home, I decided to do something completely reckless: put my childhood ('80s and '90s) head-to-head against Luke and Caleb’s childhood (2000s and 2010s) to prove once and for all that my generation had it better. Naturally, they didn't make it easy. In this, our first generational showdown, we battle it out over four big categories: +Cartoons: My sacred Saturday morning ritual with Transformers and Robotech vs. the boys weaponizing The Clone Wars and Avatar: The Last Airbender against me. +Sitcoms: Classic live-studio comfort like Family Ties, Cheers, and Alf vs. The Office, Modern Family, and my absolute weakness, New Girl. +The Music Experience: Why spending hours building the perfect cassette mixtape off the radio beats modern streaming algorithms every single time. +Snacks & Cars: Ho-Hos, microwave popcorn burns, and '80s Corvettes going toe-to-toe with Kool-Aid Jammers, air fryers, and Lightning McQueen. Did I successfully defend Gen X, or did my sons mop the floor with me? Listen in, take a side, and let me know who you think won!This is your place for community and conversation about pop culture and storytelling!

With Caleb still MIA somewhere along Route 66, Luke and I are holding down the fort for week three! This week, we dive into the 20th anniversary theatrical re-release of Pixar’s Cars. We talk about taking our five-year-old nephew Ezra to see it on the big screen—complete with pizza, candy, and an icy—and what it was like watching a whole new generation get completely captivated by Lightning McQueen. From that pitch-perfect opening sequence and Sheryl Crow needle drop to the real NASCAR history of the Hudson Hornet and Paul Newman’s iconic Doc Hudson, we break down why this film remains a timeless masterpiece. Plus, we share our favorite moments, discuss what made Pixar’s golden run so unbeatable, and explain why the sunset neon lighting in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure will always move us to tears. Ka-chow! This is your place for community and conversation about pop culture and storytelling!

With Caleb out collecting rocks this week, Luke and I hold down the fort to tackle the first four episodes of HBO Max’s Lanterns! We talk about our entry points into the Green Lantern lore—from my lone reference point of the 2011 Ryan Reynolds film to Luke’s childhood staple, Justice League Unlimited. From there, we dissect: Kyle Chandler's acidic, gut-instinct Hal Jordan vs. Aaron Pierre's stoic, meticulous John Stewart, the grounded, small-town detective dynamic and ring limitations, why Episode 3 ("OutKast") delivers one of the best character origin stories we've seen, the Manhunter lore, secret alien benefactors, strange slaughterhouse setups, crystallized hearts, and where Sheriff Kerry Kane fits into all of it. This is your place for community and conversation about pop culture and storytelling!

Welcome to the premiere of our brand-new "Avengers Doomsday Preppers Series" on The ColbyCast! While Caleb is off investigating a strange sheep-related crime in the English countryside, Luke and I kick off our official countdown to Avengers: Doomsday using the Disney+ preparation playlist. In this episode, we break down the first three essential films on the list: X-Men (2000), X2, and Captain America: The First Avenger. We discuss everything from early 2000s comic book movie aesthetics and legacy casting to how these foundational stories feed into the massive finale of the Multiverse Saga.

After three and a half years, we are finally rolling out the official, 10-tier ColbyCast rating system—and yes, it’s 100% inspired by Yelena Belova's conversation with Spider-Man about potatoes ! Luke, Caleb, and I break down everything from an "Omega-Level Potato" all the way down to a "Greasy Pork Sandwich Served in a Dirty Ashtray Potato." To put the new scale to the test, we dive deep into Marvel history, debating and ranking every Spider-Man movie, the entire X-Men film universe, Wolverine's solo run, and MCU staples like The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America, and Thor. Tune in to find out where your favorite Marvel films land on the spud spectrum! This is your place for community and conversation about pop culture and storytelling!

While Luke is off on week two of his Vhagar hunt, Caleb and I are holding down the fort to break down the biggest reveals and trailers dropping out of D23! We dive deep into some of our favorite upcoming releases across the Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel universes: Ahsoka Season 2: Hayden Christensen’s return, mysterious new lightsabers, Thrawn’s war declaration, and Huyang going full combat mode. Vision Quest: Ultron’s return, quirky sitcom energy, and how it caps off the WandaVision trilogy. Avengers: Doomsday Special Look: The Russo brothers taking the helm, Doctor Doom’s arrival, and classic X-Men crossovers. Star Wars & MCU Future: Ryan Gosling joining the galaxy far, far away in Star Wars: Starfighter, the upcoming X-Men movie lineup, and new animated sequels like Zootopia 3 and Coco 2. Tune in for the trailer breakdowns, Star Wars trivia, and some serious aura farming!This is your place for community and conversation about pop culture and storytelling!

With Luke away hunting for Vhagar, Caleb and I sit down to dissect the complete third season of House of the Dragon following last Sunday’s finale. From the stunning dragon choreography and standalone highlights like Helaena Targaryen and Roddy the Ruin to the head-scratching pacing and detour storylines, we give our honest thoughts on how season three sets the table for the final stretch!

On this episode, we dive headfirst into full spoiler territory for Spider-Man: Brand New Day! We get into the incredible box office numbers powered by Tom Holland and Zendaya, we discuss Sadie Sink’s debut as (SPOILER), Jon Bernthal’s standout evolution as Frank Castle, that terrifying return of Savage Hulk, and why this street-level story was exactly what the MCU needed. Plus, we untangle the emotional core of Peter, MJ, and Ned’s post-No Way Home dynamics and debate the massive future implications of Peter’s mutation-suppressing tech.This is your place for community and conversation about pop culture and storytelling!

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has completely taken over our minds, and we realized that 90 minutes wasn't nearly enough time to cover it all. With Caleb finally catching a showing and Luke going back for his third theatrical viewing, we couldn't help ourselves—we had to dive back in for a whole second episode of conversation!This is your place for community and conversation about pop culture and storytelling!

With Caleb taking the week off, Luke and I sat down for an in-depth, spoiler-filled discussion of Christopher Nolan’s epic film, The Odyssey. Having already seen it twice in theaters, Luke broke down why he believes this might actually be a "perfect movie", while I explored the powerful underlying themes of Zeus’s law, hospitality, and moral duality. In this episode, we dive into:Production & Scale: Practical effects, 70mm IMAX filmmaking, and that massive Cyclops puppet. Standout Performances: Matt Damon’s emotional weight as Odysseus, Zendaya’s striking presence as Athena, Robert Pattinson’s skin-crawling turn as Antinous, and incredible supporting work from John Leguizamo, Benny Safdie, and Jon Bernthal. Story & Structure: How Nolan tackles ancient mythology, the three distinct perspectives on the Sacking of Troy, and that incredible climax in Ithaca synced up to Ludwig Göransson’s score. Box Office & Beyond: The massive opening weekend numbers, sold-out screenings, and what’s next for stars like Tom Holland and Zendaya. This is your place for community and conversation about pop culutre and storytelling!