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The Tightbeam crew is back, giving everyone on Ilus social distancing advice before breaking down 4.09 “Saeculum”, including Murtry’s plans and motivations, Holden on the edge, and the possible final end of a fan favorite character.
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Coronavirus (aka COVID19) is a big topic these days. Tim and Jon are professional emergency managers and wanted to bring you some good, accurate information on this public health matter, which can impact you at home, work, traveling, fan conventions, and your community. Stay safe and WASH YOUR HANDS!!!
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Things are looking bleak as the Tightbeam crew breaks down The Expanse 4.08. “The One-Eyed Man”! Join Andrea, Fred, and Shannon as they find the “one-eyed men” of the episode, discuss the fallout of the Pizzouza and the surprise return of Fred Johnson, and ponder Miller’s screams.
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Lou and Tim have a quick discussion about some exciting Star Wars news and some initially shocking Disney information… then we get to our main event – an interview with the awesome Faruq Tauheed from BattleBots! Enjoy!
Note: This bonusode was released first to Bonus and Premium Patreon members.
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Tim and Tom are back talking about the Australian WWI film Beneath Hill 60.
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Welcome back Guardians! Tim and Liz bring you a news update this week, talking about LGBTQ representation in The Eternals, another record set by Avengers: Endgame, Sony release dates, and some rumors. Thanks for listening!
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It’s an absolute buffet of possible ways to die as Ilus’ death slugs make their grand debut and fusion just shuts down in The Expanse 4.07, “A Shot in the Dark”. The Tightbeam crew also breaks down Avasarala, Amos, and Murtry’s fear of losing control of their situations, Holden’s trauma vs Elvi’s scientific curiosity, and Naomi and Alex helping Lucia through their own experiences.
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Plenty of decision making is put under a microscope as the Tightbeam crew discusses The Expanse 4.06, “Displacement”, breaking down the consequences of Drummer’s vote, Bobbie’s new lease on life, and Holden’s driving force.
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The Tightbeam crew tackles The Expanse 4.05, “Oppressor”, breaking down Nancy Gao’s debate reveal, Lucia’s suicide attempt and Naomi’s subsequent confession, and Holden taking charge on Ilus as tensions rise.
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Tim flys solo with a Guardians of the MCU news update. Kevin Feige and Joss Whedon say some things. Variety confirms that BatMan joins the MCU… kind of. And Disney+ makes a schedule change.
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The Tightbeam crew dabbles in astrology, wax-poetic about Holden punching a man, and discuss the motivations of antagonists Murtry and Marco in their breakdown of The Expanse 4.04, “Retrograde”.
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Everyone learns something in The Expanse 4.03, “Subduction”. Naomi learns how dire her situation is, we learn the question Murtry answered with a gun, and Shannon learns from Andrea how to lead succinct episode breakdowns.
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Join Andrea, Fred, and Shannon as they break down “Jetsam”, search for a title in the absence of the official one, and debate the logic behind anyone asking Holden to do anything and touching alien stuff.
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Happy Holidays from Guardians of the MCU! We have a quick news update show this week talking about SWORD, What If?, mutants, and Brie Larson’s incredible dress. Enjoy!
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Happy Holidays everyone! We hope you enjoy the show we put together for you this year and we appreciate all the support you’ve given us through the year.
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Like the Rocinante crew before them, Andrea, Fred, and Shannon land on Ilus! Sorry, uh, New Terra. Join the Tightbeam crew as they travel through the system, breaking down the first episode of The Expanse Season Four
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This week on Guardians of the MCU…Tim and Jon are joined this week by Black Widow superfan Asha. We talk all about Kevin Feige’s appearance at Brazil’s CCXP, the Black Widow trailer, and a possible shakedown at Hulu.
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In a very special episode of The Tightbeam, we get the chance to interview cast members Dominique Tipper, Cas Anvar, and Steven Strait! Andrea leads a discussion about the process, as well as catches us up with the news since our last episode!
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It’s a slow news week for the MCU… so Lizzie, Tim, and Jon talk about a bunch of things tangental to the MCU. Enjoy our pre-Thanksgiving shenanigans!
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Shannon is joined by Keri of Caped Chronicles and DC Talk, and Ed Akselrud, co-coordinator for Save the Expanse and Founder of The Expanse Lives, as they cover NYCC, the S4 premiere screening (no spoilers!), and discuss all the Expanse news since our last episode! (Spoilers for the books/new novella near the end!)
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