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New year, same ole Oblivion Bar! Hey friends, welcome back to our first episode The Oblivion Bar Podcast, The Official Podcast of The Fantasy Shop in St. Charles, MO, of 2021! For episode 24, Chris and Aaron discuss Zack Snyder CONFIRMING there are only TWO newly shot scenes in the JUSTICE LEAGUE SNYDER CUT, Michael Keaton's Batman will reportedly be ‘the main’ Batman of the DCEU, and Jodie Whittaker is rumored to be LEAVING DOCTOR WHO after this next season. We have TWO main topics this week ...

Final episode of 2020 WOOO! For episode 23, Chris and Aaron discuss AT&T to sell Crunchyroll to Sony's Funimation for $1.175 billion dollars, Warner Bros. annoying a lot of people in Hollywood over their decision to release Its slate of 2021 films on HBO MAX, and everyone is back for the untitled SPIDER-MAN 3 film (we mean EVERYONE). We also break down the DISNEY investor presentation from December 10th, highlighting every single thing being released from both LUCAS FILMS and MARVEL STUDIOS. ...

Oh my gosh, you look worried. Is it because you thought there wouldn't be a new episode of The Oblivion Bar Podcast out this week? Well, no worries friendo -- here's episode 21 for ya! This, of course, is The Oblivion Bar Podcast, the Official Podcast of The Fantasy Shop in St. Charles, MO. This week on the show, Chris and Aaron discuss Marvel's BLACK PANTHER II to shoot in July 2021, Deadpool III signs the Molyneux Sisters to pen the sequel, WONDER WOMAN 1984 to be released in theaters and on...

For episode 20, Chris and Aaron discuss the passing of Sean Connery, the trailer for Pedro Pascal’s new Sci-Fi Western PROSPECT, and DC's GREEN LANTERN series reportedly casting a black female Lantern in the lead role. LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE! For our main topic, we brought back our fan-favorite BATTLE ROYALE segment. Also, stick around to the end of the episode for some breaking news about the podcast! Oblivion Bar Twitter: https://twitter.com/oblivionbarpod Oblivion Bar Facebook: https://w...

Oh look, another glorious morning... makes us sick! Would you like to know what doesn't make us sick? A brand new episode of The Oblivion Bar Podcast, the Official Podcast of The Fantasy Shop in St. Charles, MO! For episode 19, Chris and Max (oh yeah, Aaron is gone this week!) discuss Oscar Isaac to star in Marvel's MOON KNIGHT Disney+ series, Patrick Wilson being hired to direct the upcoming INSIDIOUS 5 installment, and we get our first look at Red Hood for DC's TITANS Season 3. For The Obli...

Eighteen full episodes, who woulda thought? Not us! *Paul Rudd voice* For episode 18, Chris and Aaron discuss DEXTER surprisingly making a return for a limited series on Showtime, Xochitl Gomez being casted in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the official synopsis for Ernest Cline’s READY PLAYER TWO being released, and Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield are rumored to have signed on for SPIDER-MAN III! For our main topic, we are talking ALL things The Boys Season II! That being said,...

WE'RE BACK!!! Boy, are we happy to see you all (metaphorically of course. We aren't looking at you through your bedroom window... that'd just be weird. Why'd we even say that?) For episode 17, Chris and Aaron get back into the swing of things discussing all the biggest nerd-news they missed during their absence -- topics like Marvel casting both Iman Vellani as MS. MARVEL and Tatiana Maslany as SHE-HULK for the respective DISNEY+ series, the RESIDENT EVIL reboot being an origin story set in 19...

For episode 16, Chris and Aaron discuss the title of Marvel's upcoming SPIDER-MAN 3 possibly being revealed, the intense trailer for Netflix's THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME, Jared Leto commenting on his role with Disney's new TRON movie, the producer of the classic X-MEN: The Animated Series says he's had talks with Disney+ about reviving the show, and Olivia Wilde to direct a Marvel film for Sony Pictures, rumored to be SPIDER-WOMAN. We have TWO main topics this week: first up, we review Umbrella Aca...

Episode 15? What a run, what a legacy! Welcome back to The Oblivion Bar Podcast, The Official Podcast of the Fantasy Shop in St. Charles, MO. For episode 15, Chris and Aaron cover CAPTAIN MARVEL 2 being directed by Nia DaCosta, SPIDER-MAN joining MARVEL'S AVENGERS video game as a post-launch exclusive for the PlayStation, Sam Neill hyping JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION up saying it's the "best yet" in the franchise, and Disney will be releasing MULAN for rental on Disney+ in September. Doesn't it f...

For episode 14, Chris and Aaron discuss Universal Pictures agreeing to a $200 million budget for Tom Cruise's space movie with Christopher McQuarrie is on board, Karl Urban reveals his secret cameo in STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER, the trailer for DC's animated interactive adaptation of BATMAN: DEATH IN THE FAMILY premiered, and Brie Larson continues to campaign for the role of Samus Aran in a live-action METROID movie. You know what we love? Besides subtle Emperor's New Groove references? C...

You know what's really cool? Podcasts. You know what's even cooler than podcasts? Dogs. You want to know what's EVEN COOLER than dogs? The Oblivion Bar Podcast -- The Official Podcast of The Fantasy Shop in St. Charles, MO! Okay... That's not true, dogs are way cooler, but it's kind of close! For episode 13, Chris and Aaron discuss Disney music executive Mitchell Leib saying "the time is right" for TRON 3, the Russo Brothers are set to direct Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans in Netflix's big-budget...

HOLY PODCASTS BATMAN! Welcome back to another episode of The Oblivion Bar Podcast, the Official Podcast of The Fantasy Shop! For episode 12, Chris and Aaron discuss the new TONY HAWK PRO SKATER DOCUMENTARY "PRETENDING I'M A SUPERMAN", Netflix's CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA is ending after Part 4, the CW casting Javicia Leslie as their new BATWOMAN, and Matt Reeves developing a BATMAN Series for HBO Max that is set within the Gotham City Police Department. We also premiere a BRAND NEW segmen...

We're back, and we come bearing the grandest of news! The Oblivion Bar Podcast is now the OFFICIAL podcast of The Fantasy Shop in St. Charles, MO! Since 1981, The Fantasy Shop has been an industry leader in the world of comic book shops, and we could not be more excited to be partnering up with them. For episode eleven, Chris and Aaron discuss Marvel Comics Acquiring the comic rights to PREDATOR and ALIEN, Jeffery Dean Morgan joining THE BOYS during Season 3, popular video game series FALLOUT i...

This week, Chris and Aaron discuss DC teaming up with Spotify to produce original narrative podcast shows based on DC characters, the classic 90s Sci-Fi book series Animorphs getting a film adaptation, all the new releases from the Pokémon Direct event on June 17th, and Robert Pattinson looking to actors like Chris Evans & Robert Downey Jr. for advice with playing The Batman. Today's main topic? WORST SUPERHERO MOVIES EVER. 'Nuff said. Oblivion Bar Twitter: https://twitter.com/oblivionbarpod O...

What's better than starting your morning off with a nice cup of Joe and a brand new episode of The Oblivion Bar Podcast? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, SAY IT AGAIN HUH! For episode zero zero niner, Chris and Aaron reflect on the passing of legendary comic book scribe Dennis O'Neil, TENET/Wonder Wonder 84' getting new release dates, and ALL the new information we have on the release of the Playstation 5 (it's a lot). The only thing more FOWL than ARTEMIS is his 2020 film adaptation AM I RIGHT? No but ser...

Well golly gee, how the heck are ya? Welcome back The Oblivion Bar podcast, where our hosts Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowles can't stop talking about Zack Snyder, can't stop laughing at the word "weiner", and can't stop loving nerdy news! This week, those two knuckleheads discuss Alita: Battle Angel fans renting billboard space in LA to inspire Disney to make a sequel, Evan Peters reportedly being cast in Marvel's WandaVision, and Damon Lindelof on the possibility & challenge of making a Superman...

Oh wow, it's really great to see you again! Welcome back to our stupid show, where our hosts Chris and Aaron discuss the world's toughest debates -- such as whether or not Man of Steel is a good movie, should the SNYDER CUT of Justice League even exist, or if Matt Smith should be casted as Thrawn in the rumored Disney+ live-action series. You're intrigued, we can definitely tell. Also: LET'S GET READY TO discuss scenarios where some of our favorite fictional characters fight each other to the ...

Episode 6 is so dark & gritty, we'll need almost four hours to cover all the darkness & grittiness. Not really. We did it in just over an hour, because we are concise. In this episode, Chris and Aaron discuss Avengers: Endgame losing in a Rotten Tomatoes summer blockbuster bracket to Revenge of the Sith, Warner Brothers needing 80% of movie theaters to open to release Christopher Nolan's TENET, Activision announces a remastered version of Tony Hawk Pro Skater, and The Snyder Cut of Justice Leag...

Episode 5?! Who woulda thought? Not us! On this week's episode of The Oblivion Bar, we welcome the luscious Max Van Dongen to help tackle this monumental episode. We discuss DC Vertigo's Sweet Tooth getting a series order for Netflix, Disney allegedly developing a live-action Atlantis: The Lost Empire, & Marvel's The New Mutants FINALLY hitting theaters in August of 2020 (hopefully). For our main topic, IT'S ALL THINGS 80s! We talk about everything from Short Circuit to Child's Play, and all ...

Hey. Yeah, you. No no, not you..... yeah, you! What's up? Welcome back to The Oblivion Bar Podcast. On Episode 4, Chris and Aaron discuss Taika Waititi being confirmed to write/direct a new a STAR WARS film, Boba Fett also being confirmed to be in THE MANDALORIAN Season II, & Marvel Studios is rumored to be developing a SPIDER-MAN 2099 series for Disney+. For the main topic of episode four, our two Pokemon Masters highlight their love for Pocket Monsters, which Pokemon they think each other be...

Episode 3 of The Oblivion Bar Podcast includes discussions about Joel McHale's comments on the possibility of a Community movie, Hannah John-Kamen reportedly being offered the role of Jill Valentine in Resident Evil Reboot, and Regal Cinemas joining AMC in refusing to screen any Universal films at their theaters. Chris and Aaron also discuss collectibles for the episode's main topic. What are the pros of collecting? What are some of the downfalls of the hobby? Everything from Pokémon cards to c...

For episode two of The Oblivion Bar Podcast, Chris and Aaron discuss the world of cinema & the impact it has had on both of their lives. Topics discussed include Warner Brothers rethinking how they distribute their new films, Val Kilmer begging to be in Top Gun: Maverick, & David LYNCH having zero interest in the new Dune remake. Oblivion Bar Twitter: https://twitter.com/oblivionbarpod Oblivion Bar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oblivionbarpod Oblivion Bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

For the very FIRST episode of The Oblivion Bar: A Pop-Culture Podcast! Hosted by Chris Hacker & Aaron Knowles, The Oblivion Bar: A Pop-Culture Podcast discusses the week-in-review of all things comic-books, television, film, video games, & so much more. We will also have one central topic per episode, ranging from in-depth discussions, creator interviews, movie reviews, series reviews, top ten lists -- the possibilities are endless. We hope you join us! For our first episode, Chris and Aaron i...