Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Spider-Man No Way Home: Recap, Review & Takeaways
It is time. We are at the tail end of the holiday season and the year is coming to a close, so naturally Chase & Josh wanted to end it in style with the final episode of Fact Or Fantasy in 2021 covering the biggest movie of the year, Spider-Man: No Way Home!
**SPOILER ALERT** Do not listen to this episode if you have not yet seen the movie and want to because in this installment, we go through a detailed recap and summary of the events in the film from beginning to end. You have been warned.
Join us as we follow along with our favorite web-slinger where the film picks up immediately following the ending of Spider-Man: Far From Home. We see a media frenzy, the consequences of being a polarizing figure, a Strange bit of magic, and quite an electrifying ensemble of blasts from the past!
With the Riddikulus Crew providing a detailed recap, giving our overall opinions of what we saw on screen both positive and negative, debating some of the hot topics, and offering our views and what comes next and where certain characters go from here, this is the year-ending episode you don't want to miss.
"With great power comes great responsibility."
Loki Season 1: Review & Analysis (Episode 5-6)
Today we close out Season 1 of the hit series, Loki as we jump into the last two episodes and figure out where variants go after being pruned, enjoy a reunion of important characters, and find out who is behind the entirety of the TVA controlling the Sacred Timeline.
Join us as we go into the void where we see a living tempest that consumes matter and energy, a horde of different Loki variants at odds with each other, a projection so real that it tricks the "guard dog" allowing an enchantment for the ages, and the events that occur inside the Citadel at the end of time.
This is your last chance to catch anything from Chase & Josh regarding this series since Season 2 has yet to be announced, so don't miss out as we summarize the major events, provide high level takeaways from each episode (Episode 5 & Episode 6) and then finish up by debating not only what we saw in these installments of this series, but where the series and the characters themselves go from here!
Sylvie: "Why aren't we seeing this the same way?"
Loki: "Because you can't trust, and I can't be trusted."
Loki Season 1: Review & Analysis (Episode 3-4)
We are excited to pick back up with Loki as we slide into the next few episodes of the series and learn more about the TVA, the Timekeepers and the mysterious Sylvie!
Join us as we see some memorable moments in time that you may recall from history class, abilities that give the user access to peoples minds/actions, the origins of a very dangerous variant and a long awaited face to face with the fabled Timekeepers.
Don't miss out as Chase and Josh dive into Episode 3 and Episode 4 in Season 1 of Loki while giving an in-depth analysis as well as debating questions raised from what they saw on screen and their overall takes about each specific installment!
"Love is a dagger, it's a weapon to be wielded far away or up close. You can see yourself in it. It's beautiful until it makes you bleed."
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Loki Season 1: Review & Analysis (Episode 1-2)
We are excited to jump back to another series style breakdown today where Chase & Josh direct their attention one of Marvel's newer series; Loki!
Join us as we follow the God of Mischief from a key moment in 2012, to an introduction of the Time Variance Authority, to the tale of the Time Keepers, and a massive man hunt for an elusive "variant"
With a summarized recap of each episode, the Riddikulus Crew sharing their biggest takeaways and thoughts regarding Episode 1 & 2 as well as some thought provoking questions/debates, don't miss out.
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Monday, November 29, 2021
Eternals: Review, Analysis, Issues & Debates
Thanks to everyone for stopping by, we are excited to have you back as Fact or Fantasy returns to a standalone episode today as we cover the newly released Marvel film; Eternals!
Keep up while we flit through the past from the beginning of life on Earth to the present and at major key moments in between as we follow a select group of individuals. There are battles, love interests, tie-ins throughout history, sacrifices made and betrayals. All the makings of an amazing plot line and on-screen production, but did it live up to the hype or the standards set by Marvel? Find out our opinions here today.
With Chase & Josh outlining the major moments in the film, giving their overall takeaways, detailing specific problems they came across, debating certain aspects and providing potential improvements that could've made this new addition to the Marvel universe a slam dunk, make sure you tune in!
Sunday, November 21, 2021
The Mandalorian Season 2: Review & Analysis (Episodes 7-8 or Chapter 15-16)
Welcome back to the Outer Rim where today we close out Season 2 of the hit series, The Mandalorian by tackling our in-depth analysis of Episode 7 & 8 or in the series terminology, Chapter 15 & 16.
Join us as we hit the climax of the season where Grogu is held captive by Moff Gideon and our heroes must devise a plan to locate and rescue the beloved child. First we tag along as Mando and Cara Dune spring an Imperial sharpshooter from prison (someone you may recognize from Season 1), infiltrate an Imperial base on the Planet Morak and attempt to get the coordinates of Moff Gideon's cruiser. We finish up the day with a battle on Moff Gideon's cruiser where we have an unlikely band of misfits coming together for a common purpose, a shocking revelation regarding the Darksaber and the future of the Mandalore throne, and lastly a blast from the past with a Jedi from the original Trilogy making his presence known and offering to share his knowledge, skill, and abilities with another potential Jedi.
Our breakdown and analysis of The Mandalorian Season 2 comes to close today. We have a string of full circle moments and potential foreshadows, the attack of the dark troopers, a looming conflict between two Mandalorians, the resurgence of a fabled hero and the departure of a fan favorite. With Chase & Josh detailing the major events, giving their thoughts of what they saw on screen and giving predictions of where this show (and possibly others) may go from here, this is one you can't afford to miss.
"May the Force be with you."
The Mandalorian Season 2: Review & Analysis (Episodes 4-6 or Chapter 12-14)
Greetings from the Outer Rim, today we jump right back into hyperspace where we continue our coverage of The Mandalorian Season 2 and this week, we evaluate Episodes 4-6 or as the show likes to refer to them, Chapters 12-14.
Come along with us as we continue to follow the journey of Din Djarin and The Child as he returns to Nevarro to catch up with some old friends and shuts down an Imperial base (with some potential amazing foreshadow involving some lab experiments), then a trip to the city Calodan on the planet Corvus where a long lost Jedi enters the fold, and we finish up the day on the planet Tythos where we get a blast from the past for the original trilogy Star Wars fans as well as something very precious gets taken from Mando.
We have hit the meat of The Mandalorian Season 2 with an array climactic moments, things that may come into play down the road on later timelines, introductions of the Jedi, re-introductions of past timeline characters and some amazing battle sequences. With Chase & Josh detailing the major events, giving their thoughts/takeaways regarding Chapter 12- 14 (Episodes 4-6 of Season 2) and debates that will include the present in addition to the future, do not go anywhere.
The Mandalorian Season 2: Review & Analysis (Episodes 1-3 or Chapter 9-11)
Here we go through hyperspace again, resuming our coverage of streaming service series where we pick back up from a fan favorite production we covered last year, The Mandalorian Season 2!
Join us as we return to the Outer Rim and follow our favorite Mandalorian around as he makes stops in Mos Pelgo, Maldo Kreis, as well as Trask! In this installment, you will hear our thoughts on a partnership with a certain Marshall and the valuable items he holds in his possession, a dust-up with some icy spiders, as well as an introduction to other Mandalorians who seem to abide by their own creed.
With a summarized recap of each episode, Chase & Josh sharing their biggest takeaways and thoughts regarding Chapter 9-11 (Episodes 1-3 of Season 2) and some though provoking debates, you're not going to want to miss this one.
Van Helsing: Halloween Holiday Special
Happy Halloween to all you goblins and ghouls, witches and warlocks!
The Riddikulus Crew is proud to present our very first holiday special, where we cover the 2004 film, Van Helsing. This is the very first of any Fact or Fantasy episode to air directly on the holiday date itself and so we had to do things a little spooky this time! Join us as we cover a summary of the film, give our thoughts on how it's held up over the years, debate some fun topics and close up with multiple reasons why this was the ideal standalone film to cover for Halloween itself and how it fit perfectly in our genre with some familiar casting that tie into other works we cover here on the show. Get your potions, pumpkins and scarecrows ready, because the fangs come out in this one.
Hold on to your brooms, you don't want to miss us take flight.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: Recap, Review & Analysis
The Riddikulus Crew is at it again with another standalone episode, so tune in as Chase & Josh review, analyze and the key moments of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! Join us as we cover a high level summary of the movie, explain a key difference between the the film and the comic, debate the power of the Ten Rings in comparison to other power sources, and then finish up with our thoughts on where this ties into the Marvel Universe. With Season 2 of Chase & Josh: Fact or Fantasy heating up, this is one you do not want to miss.
Venom (Let There Be Carnage): Recap, Review & Analysis
The Riddikulus Crew welcomes you back to join us as we dive into this standalone episode where we review, analyze and debate what we saw in the newest Venom: Let There Be Carnage film! We start off with a summary of key events, then give our opinions on what was done well and areas that fell short of our expectations, followed by a debate section where we argue our viewpoints and then finish up with where we believe this film is heading in the future as a precursor of significant Marvel events to come. With the new layout and format of the show being put to the test for the first time in Season 2 of Chase & Josh: Fact or Fantasy, this is one you don't want to miss.
Fact or Fantasy Season 2 Premiere: State of the Union, Introducing S2 Topics & New Implementations
The boys are BACK!! Season 2 of Chase & Josh: Fact or Fantasy is finally here and we are thrilled to have you all join us once again! In this Season 2 Premiere episode, the Riddikulus Crew details what it was like to put a full season of podcasting in the books, introduce the topics that are on the docket for us to cover, talk about some of the new changes and additions to the show and how we are going to improve from Season 1, and then close out with a fun rankings portion for your enjoyment. Since we are changing the dynamic of the agenda and how new episodes and topics will be announced and structured, this season premiere is a can't miss/must see! The return is at hand.
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Fact or Fantasy’s Season 1 Finale: The Harry Potter Series Rankings
"You'll stay with me?" asked Harry.
"Until the very end," said James.
The time has come to close out the inaugural season of Chase & Josh: Fact or Fantasy and what a ride it has been. This amazing journey began by opening up our show with the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie rankings, to jumping into space taking part in the Star Wars, then spinning off to the Outer Rim with Mando, to tossing a coin to our Witcher in the valley of plenty, followed by surviving The Long Night #ForTheThrone, to heading out west while questioning the nature of our reality with our favorite lifelike hosts, and finally wrapping up this wild first season by attending Hogwarts, learning some magic and saving the Wizarding World with Harry, Ron & Hermione. The Riddikulus Crew wanted to conclude Season 1 by doing something special and delivering a fan-favorite rankings episode, which would bring everything full circle (something we are quite fond of here at Fact or Fantasy) finishing exactly how we started or "opening at the close". In this episode, Chase & Josh put together 10 categorized rankings and defend their selections in this can't miss season finale! So follow along one last time for this season and see what you agree or disagree with as we bring this epic Harry Potter arc to an end in style. Thank you so much for being the shields that guard the realms of fantasy, for all the support and loyalty, for bringing this from an unknown fun hobby to a globally ranked podcast, and most importantly, thank you for making us a part of your life with the time you've spent listening to Chase & Josh: Fact or Fantasy. We'll catch you all down the road for Season 2, but in the words of our favorite Marauders, all that's left to say about Season 1 is....
"Mischief Managed."
Sunday, July 25, 2021
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Highlighted Key Differences Between the Novel and Film Part 2
"Mr. Ollivander, one last thing, and then we'll let you get some rest. What do you know about the Deathly Hallows?"
"The ---- the what?" asked the wandmaker, looking utterly bewildered.
"The Deathly Hallows."
"I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about. Is this still something to do with wands?" -Page 498.
Thank you for joining us as we close out the final episode pertaining to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as today we highlight, detail and evaluate the major differences between Chapters 25 through the Epilogue of the novel, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 film! It's been a long time coming and the end of the arc is finally here, as the Riddikulus Crew sound off on what they liked, disliked and absolutely hated about the film adaptation of the novel. So many differences to discuss, and we touch on all the big ones; with Ollivander apparently knowing about the Deathly Hallows, whose idea flying out of Gringotts on a dragon was, Voldemort apparently feeling when his Horcruxes were destroyed, Sirius' mirror debacle and so much more. So have some fun with this one because you're getting vintage Chase & Josh as they hold nothing back. With the film omitting Aberforth's story about his sister, omitting Percy's reunion with his family, leaving out the majority of Snape's memories, Harry snapping the Elder Wand in half without repairing his own wand, and Voldemort turning to dust, there is no shortage of contradictions. With just the bonus episode remaining after this, you can't afford to miss out!
As stated on Page 693, "Ron and Hermione seemed a long way away, in a far-off country; he felt as though he had parted from them long ago. There would be no good-byes and no explanations, he was determined of that. This was a journey they could not take together, and the attempts they would make to stop him would waste valuable time."
Check out Riddikulus Patronus on social media!
Interesting Facts with Chase: Bonus Episode Part 9 Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows (Chapter 34-Epilogue)
On the last episode of "Interesting Facts with Chase", Chase breaks down what happened to some of our favorite heroes that were not part of The Golden Trio 19 years after the Battle of Hogwarts. Including favorites such as Cho Chang, Dudley Dursley, and Luna Lovegood. Who is the current Minister of Magic that began her role in 2019?
"Parked all right, then?" Ron asked Harry. "I did. Hermione didn't believe I could pass a Muggle driving test, did you? She thought I'd have to Confund the examiner."
"No, I didn't," said Hermione, "I had complete faith in you."
"As a matter of fact, I did Confund him," Ron whispered to Harry, as together they lifted Albus's trunk and owl onto the train. "I only forgot to look in the wing mirror, and let's face it, I can use a Supersensory Charm for that." ((pg. 755) (Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows))
Closing out the episode Chase breaks down some of the most sought after Patronuses!
Cho Chang's Swan Patronus, J. K. Rowling's Patronus and our very own JNelly AKA Josh's Patronus!
Now is the time to say goodbye to our heroes. Learn what the cast of our Golden Trio is doing today, including Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint.
Albus, Rose, Hugo and Lily laughed. The train began to move, and Harry walked alongside it, watching his son's thin face, already ablaze with excitement. Harry kept smiling and waving, even though it was like a little bereavement, watching his son glide away from him...
The last trace of steam evaporated in the autumn air. The train rounded a corner. Harry's hand was still raised in farewell.
As Harry looked at her, he lowered his hand absentmindedly and touched the lightning scar on his forehead.
"I know he will."
The scar had not pained Harry for nineteen years. All was well. ((pg. 759) (Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows))
The Cloak of Invisibility has been kept, the Elder Wand has been returned, and the Resurrection Stone has been abandoned.
"I'm putting the Elder Wand," he told Dumbledore, who was watching him with enormous affection and admiration, "back where it came from. It can stay there. If I die a natural death like Ignotus its power will be broken, won't it? The previous master will never have been defeated. That'll be the end of it."
Dumbledore nodded. They smiled at each other. ((pg. 749) (Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows))
"That wand's more trouble than it's worth," said Harry. "And quite honestly," he turned away from the painted portraits, thinking now only of the four-poster bed lying waiting for him in Gryffindor Tower, and wondering whether Kreacher might bring him a sandwich there, "I've had enough trouble for a lifetime." ((pg. 749) (Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows))
Thank you for being the shields that guard the realms of fantasy, and being with Chase and Josh as they have embarked on this incredible journey with Harry, Ron and Hermione.
Interesting Facts with Chase has opened at the close for the Harry Potter ride or die arc, but for "Chase & Josh: Fact or Fantasy" it is not a goodbye, but a see you later...
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Review & Evaluation Part 9 (Chapter 34-Epilogue)
"I am about to die." -Harry Potter.
It all opens at the close here in this segment as the Riddikulus Crew concludes the remaining contents of the seventh and final novel in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as we cover Chapter 34 through the Epilogue. It's been a wild Hogwarts Express train ride since we began this journey back in October of 2020. We are finally here at the end, and it feels good to be able to give this one to all of you who have stuck with us through our first season here at Chase & Josh: Fact or Fantasy. This episode is all about the resolution, we finally get all the answers and we see how everything plays out. Key occurrences include; the return of some dearly departed characters, a purgatory of sorts, the fate of the remaining Horcruxes, and the final confrontation. With only two episodes remaining here in our first season, (the differences between the Part 2 film vs Chapters 25-Epilogue of the novel next week and a bonus episode the following week) stick with us because you are on the verge of crossing the Harry Potter finish line! With Harry finally getting the truths he desired first hand from Albus Dumbledore, to the power of love's sacrifice, to the defenders of Hogwarts giving one last rally, to learning about the Elder Wand's loyalty, to the final curse, thank you for being here as we wrap up this amazing novel series.
In the words of Harry Potter, "There are no more Horcruxes. It's just you and me. Neither can live while the other survives, and one of us is about to leave for good. . . ."
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