Cosmic Circus Podcasts

Cosmic Circle Ep. 30: ’Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse has finally arrived in theaters, continuing the adventures of Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), and all our other favorite spider-people from Marvel Comics. Following the events of 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Miles steps out of his universe into a larger spider-web of the multiverse, where danger is around every corner. With this animated film smashing box-office records, we couldn't wait to get together and talk about every juicy detail from the film and what's to come next in the Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Discussion.
In the latest episode of The Cosmic Circle, host Brian Kitson and fellow Cosmic Circus writer Alex Perez break down every exciting moment and what the crazy ending of Across the Spider-Verse means for the future of Sony's Marvel films. This is definitely a podcast you don't want to miss, as our resident Spider-Expert Alex Perez shares plenty of insight and quite a few bits of information, for fans of Spider-Man as well as one juicy Scarlet Witch drop. 
[Warning: Spoilers from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are within the podcast!]
Podcast credits and show notesContributors/Writers
Alex Perez
Brian Kitson

Lizzie Hill
Recorded on 06/04/23
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.
Executive Producer/Editor
For a full article on this podcast visit: https://www.thecosmiccircus.com/cosmic-circle-ep-30-spider-man-across-the-spider-verse

Interview with Prehistoric Planet’s Mike Gunton and Tim Walker

Prehistoric Planet is a documentary series on Apple TV+ that combines state-of-the-art realistic animation with stunning cinematography to transport viewers back to the Cretaceous period, 66 million years ago. The series features never-before-seen "footage" of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures in their natural habitats. Sir David Attenborough, the legend of documentary series like Planet Earth, even narrates it. Executive Produced by John Favreau, Prehistoric Planet uses tech from hit shows like The Book of Boba Fett to bring these animals to life. 
On Tuesday, The Cosmic Circus had the opportunity to sit down over Zoom with the show's executive producer Mike Gunton and showrunner Tim Walker. Both are highly accomplished filmmakers in the world of natural history. Gunton is known for his work on the Emmy and BAFTA-winning Planet Earth II, as well as  Galapagos, Yellowstone, Madagascar, and Life. Walker has a similarly impressive career, with 20 years of bringing natural history to the screen. 
There are five episodes in the new season, each tied to a different habitat and the animals that lived there. In our interview, we chatted about dinosaurs (of course!) but also how they built on the technology from season 1, creating empathy for these prehistoric characters and more.
Host: Ayla Ruby of thecosmiccircus.comTheme: "Coffee and You" by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay.Recorded 5/16/2023

Cosmic Circle Ep. 29: ’Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Discussion (SPOILERS)

After a long wait, the Guardians of the Galaxy are back. This past weekend, James Gunn delivered the third and perhaps most emotionally resonant entry in the cosmic saga, titled Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3. Star-lord aka Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) is still reeling from the loss of Gamora (Zoe Saldana), and the team is adjusting to their new place in the cosmos. After an attack on their celestial haven of Knowhere, where one of their own is threatened, the Guardians must face off against a wicked and new foe in the High-Evolutionary, played by Chukwudi Iwuji. 
In the newest Cosmic Circle podcast episode, host Ayla Ruby and writers Anthony Flagg and Brian Kitson discuss their favorite and least favorite moments from the new movie including some epic action sequences. They cover the exciting and sad reveal of one guardian's origins, cameos, the post-credit scene, and whether this movie is the end of the ride for the Guardians of the Galaxy as we know it. 
SPOILER WARNING FOR GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3!
Podcast credits and show notes
Contributors/Writers
Anthony Flagg
Ayla Ruby
Brian Kitson
Executive Producer/Editor
Lizzie Hill
Recorded on 05/07/23
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

Cosmic Circle Ep. 28: Mandalorian Season 3 Recap (Spoilers)

Watch out for spoilers from season 3 and the season finale of The Mandalorian!
Season 3 of The Mandalorian concluded on Wednesday with Chapter 24: The Return. Expectations were high for the finale, which continued the story of The Mandalorian, aka Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal/Brendan Wayne/Lateef Crowder), and adorable found family, the Child, aka Grogu, as they worked with Bo Katan (Katee Sackhoff) and Axe Woves (Simon Kassianides) to defeat Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito) and restore Mandalore. 
Host Ayla Ruby and writers Anthony Flagg and Drew Reed chat about their favorite and least favorite moments from the season finale. They take listener questions and share their thoughts on whether or not Moff Gideon is really dead, Bo Katan's growth over the season, and whether there will be a Season 4 of The Mandalorian. 
Podcast credits and show notes
Contributors/Writers
Anthony Flagg
Ayla Ruby
Drew Reed
Executive Producer/Editor
Lizzie Hill
Recorded on 04/21/23
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.
Full article at: https://www.thecosmiccircus.com/cosmic-circle-ep-28-the-mandalorian-season-3-finale/

Cosmic Circle Ep. 27: Journey to ’Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

Guardians of the Galaxy was one of the first entries in the MCU to take fans to the stars, bringing the cosmos into the spotlight. With humble beginnings as a rag-tag team of A-holes thrust together by fate and bad luck, the group grew into a family full of love and harassment. The Guardians have faced some tough moments together, but have always come out closer than ever though perhaps a bit battle-scarred. So with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 almost here, we couldn't wait to discuss the team's journey from Vol. 1 to their Holiday Special.
Host Brian Kitson, along with fellow writers Ayla Ruby and Anthony Flagg discuss some of their favorite memories from the previous Guardians of the Galaxy films as well as things they wish were a bit different from their journey through the MCU. Listen to see if listener's question gets answered, such as which scenes or songs are their favorites, or who their favorite Guardian is from across the many entries. And stay tuned, as a follow-up podcast reviewing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will arrive alongside the release of the film in theaters in early May. Let us know your favorite Guardians moments on Twitter or in the Cosmic Circus discord!
Podcast credits and show notesContributors/Writers
Anthony Flagg
Ayla Ruby
Brian Kitson
Executive Producer/Editor
Lizzie Hill
Recorded on 04/16/23
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.
Full article available at: https://www.thecosmiccircus.com/cosmic-circle-ep-27-journey-to-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3/

Cosmic Circle Ep. 26: Marvels Trailer & Star Wars Celebration 2023 Discussion

It's a great time to be a Star Wars fan! Not only has The Mandalorian returned to our screens over on Disney+, but this past weekend the biggest gathering in the galaxy happened in London, with the 2023 Star Wars Celebration. Across the four days, tons of announcements and trailers dropped for what's to come to a galaxy far, far, away. So of course some of the writers at The Cosmic Circus couldn't wait to break down every juicy detail from the long weekend of out-of-this-world fun.
Host Ayla Ruby, along with head writer Brian Kitson and fellow writer Wiktor Reinfuss come together in their Millennium Falcon and jet off to explore all the excitement. Join them as they discuss the three new films announced at the Star Wars Celebration, their joy or disappointment around the updates on some of the Disney+ series, and what they wished they saw at this year's convention.
We also have a short discussion about that The Marvels trailer that just dropped to open all the fun!
Podcast credits and show notes
Contributors/Writers
Ayla Ruby
Brian Kitson
Wiktor Reinfuss
Executive Producer/Editor
Lizzie Hill
Recorded on 04/11/23
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

Interview with Bill Motz & Bob Roth from ’The Ghost and Molly McGee’

We're big animation fans at The Cosmic Circus and always love getting the chance to sit down with the creators behind these fantastic stories. Earlier this week, Cosmic Cafe host Ayla Ruby chatted over zoom with Bill Motz and Bob Roth from Disney's fantasy show The Ghost and Molly McGee. 
The Ghost and Molly McGee is about a young girl named Molly McGee who is an optimist and always sees the brighter side of things. There's always something to have joy about. When Molly's family moves to a new home and town, she discovers their house is haunted by a grumpy ghost named Scratch. Awesome, right? When Scratch's attempts to haunt Molly go wrong, the two are bound together forever. The show follows them through this unlikely and sweet growing friendship. 
The show is Emmy-nominated, and for a good reason - it's a joy to watch. The talented cast includes Ashly Burch (as Molly), Dana Snyder (as Scratch), Jordan Klepper, Sumalee Montano, Michaela Dietz, and Lara Jill Miller. 
Bill Motz and Bob Roth are equally as talented as their cast. The duo has been writing partners for 30 years, working on things like Darkwing Duck, LEGO Star Wars, and The Penguins of Madagascar. They're the creators and executive producers of The Ghost and Molly Mcgee and were so much fun to speak with. 
Full article available on
https://www.thecosmiccircus.com⁠
Timestamps:
00:25 - Intros
02:20 - Bill Motz and Bob Roth tell us more about The Ghost and Molly McGee
04:00 - Talk about season 2 and the introduction of autistic character June Chen, and the importance of representation.
08:10 - More will be revealed about Scratch's past in the second season
09:05 - Guest stars in season 2
10:10 - Discussing the detailed work of the designers and the Mega City game from season 1
11:40 - Roth and Motz talk about the process of going from a kernel of an idea to a script.
15:25 - What is the status of The Ghost and Molly McGee season 3?
16:15 - The show is about "humor, heart, and hope."
17:30 - Ayla asks what Motz and Roth are working on next.
18:35 - Outros
Host: Ayla Ruby of thecosmiccircus.comTheme: "Coffee and You" by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay.Recorded 3/23/2023

Interview: Matt Youngberg from Skydance Animation Talks ”Bad Luck Spot”

If you have kids and an Apple TV+ subscription, the chances you’ve seen the movie Luck are pretty high. It’s an Apple Original movie with a tremendous amount of heart. Last week, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the Luck universe grew. We sat down with director Matt Youngberg from Skydance Animation to discuss his short Bad Luck Spot from the same Luck universe. Bad Luck Spot features the Hazmat Bunnies that had an adorable but short appearance in the movie.
Matt Youngberg has an impressive career. Before he joined Skydance, he spearheaded the Ducktales reboot for Disney Television Animation. (As part of Ducktales, he even brought this writer’s favorite hero, Darkwing Duck, back to the screen!) Youngberg is both Emmy and Annie nominated, and he’s worked on other beloved franchises, like Batman Beyond, Teen Titans, and Ben 10.
Cosmic Cafe credits:
Host: Ayla Ruby
Theme: “Coffee and You” by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay.
Recorded 3/14/2023
other links: ⁠https://www.thecosmiccircus.com/
The Bad Luck short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLpFAOQyAKw&feature=youtu.be