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Aug 2023
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Episode 403 - Blue Beetle

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This week, Josh is joined by Angelica and Hernan to discuss the newest DC superhero movie Blue Beetle. They chat about the plot, characters, jokes, animation, Jamie Reyes, Maria la del Barrio, Booster Gold, and more.

What did we think of the film? How will this fit in James Gunn's new DCU? Dinseyland? Tune in to find out!

 

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Tags: podcast, podcasts, movies, tv, comics, popculture, fandom, anime, dc, blue beetle, batman, booster gold, wonder woman, the flash, star wars, superhero, jamie reyes

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