Captain America, Agatha Horror, Gladiator Sequel, and Olympic eSports feat Interview with Andrew Auseon, author of the Spellbinders

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Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of Geek Freaks, Frank and Jonathan dive into an array of thrilling topics, including the latest trailers for "Captain America: Brave New World," "Agatha: Coven of Chaos," and "Gladiator 2." They also discuss the exciting announcement of the inaugural Olympic eSports games in Saudi Arabia. The episode wraps up with an intriguing interview with Andrew Auseon, author of the Spellbinders middle-grade fantasy series. Tune in for insightful commentary, memorable quotes, and a deep dive into the world of geek culture.

Timestamps and Topics:

• 00:00:00 Introduction and Weekly Roundup
• 00:00:31 San Diego Comic-Con Preparation
• 00:01:47 Kevin Feige's Interview and Superhero Movies Discussion
• 00:03:49 Interview Teaser with Andrew Auseon
• 00:04:52 "The Boys" and "The Acolyte" Finale Thoughts
• 00:06:28 Upcoming Marvel Shows and Legacy Characters
• 00:07:00 Hopes for "The Boys" Season Finale
• 00:08:38 Olympic eSports Announcement
• 00:13:03 Captain America: Brave New World Trailer Breakdown
• 00:18:06 Agatha: Coven of Chaos Trailer Breakdown
• 00:21:15 Gladiator 2 Trailer Breakdown
• 00:23:16 Microsoft Game Pass Price Increases
• 00:27:30 Shrek 5 Announcement
• 00:28:53 Starfleet Academy Series Casting News
• 00:34:08 Dungeons & Dragons 50th Anniversary
• 00:37:35 Interview with Andrew Auseon

Key Takeaways:

• Kevin Feige's perspective on superhero movies being a format, not a genre.
• Insightful discussion on Marvel's evolving storytelling techniques.
• Exciting breakdowns of the latest trailers for "Captain America: Brave New World," "Agatha: Coven of Chaos," and "Gladiator 2."
• Detailed overview of the inaugural Olympic eSports games and their potential impact.
• Microsoft Game Pass price increases and what it means for gamers.
• News on the Starfleet Academy series casting and its connection to the broader Star Trek universe.
• Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons with upcoming events and updates.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Captain America: Brave New World looks like a 90s action movie with depth, reminiscent of Air Force One or Indiana Jones." - Jonathan
• "Making e-sports an Olympic sport is a huge step for its recognition and legitimacy." - Frank

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Related Episodes:

• Superheroes and Cinema: A Deep Dive
• Exploring the Marvel Cinematic Universe
• The Evolution of eSports

Links and Resources:

• Andrew Auseon Site
• Spellbinders on Amazon

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