The Fandalorians are back, and this week we’re diving into the first three episodes of Lanterns. We break down our early thoughts on Hal Jordan and John Stewart, the mystery surrounding the Manhunter, the strange clues the series is already dropping, and where we think the story could be heading.

We also get into John’s parents, that very persistent bird, the show’s darker tone, and the big questions that still have us guessing after three episodes.

Teachers by Day, Nerds by Night, and this week, we’ve got a lot of questions.

(16:34) The Manhunter Mystery

(18:49) Hal Jordan Without the Ring

(20:28) The Ring Is Gone… So Why Is the Bird Still Flying?

(22:20) Green Lantern 101: The Mr. G Experience

(23:54) What We Need Before the Finale

(25:25) Tangent Alert: Wait… Two Batmen?

(29:14) Is Lanterns Building the Bigger DC Universe?

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Join us as Mr. Richardson and Mr. G revisit three incredible worlds and find something completely different waiting in each one.

Batman: Caped Crusader finally makes Gotham feel like a city you’d be absolutely terrified to live in, with a darker tone that makes it clear this Batman isn’t for kids. Star Wars: The Ninth Jedi proves there are still great stories to tell in a galaxy far, far away without leaning on the Skywalker Saga. And Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender gives us the pure fun of catching up with Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, and the rest of the gang now that they’re all grown up.

So grab your cape, fire up the lightsaber, master an element or two, and join us because class is back in session.

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Welcome back, class!

On this week’s episode of The Fandalorians, Mr. McDonald takes over as game show host for Prime or Prank, where Mr. Richardson and Brynn must decide which ridiculous-sounding shows are real Amazon Prime titles and which ones are completely made up.

Along the way, we test our streaming knowledge, question who greenlights some of this stuff, and prove that sometimes the fake titles sound more believable than the real ones. Grab your buzzer, trust no title, and remember: on Amazon Prime, anything is possible… unfortunately.

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On today’s episode, EA Sports reminds everyone that buying the game is apparently just the entrance fee. We’re talking microtransactions, $70 games that still want more money, and why leveling up now feels less like earning XP and more like being shaken down by a digital vending machine.

Then we get into the possible end of physical PlayStation discs and what an all-digital future means for gamers who like collecting, sharing, trading, or simply owning the thing they paid for. Are discs becoming the new VHS tape, or are we about to lose something that actually matters?

And finally, we debut our brand-new segment: Red Pen Rant. This is where we take the pop culture nonsense that has been bothering us, mark it up like a poorly written essay, and write one simple note at the top: “See me after class.”

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Class is back in session, and today’s lesson plan is a mess in the best possible way. First, we take attendance at Supergirl’s box office and discover far too many empty seats (3:19). Then, we hand X-Men ’97 Season 2 a glowing report card for once again understanding the assignment better than most of Hollywood (10:36). Finally, we discuss this current run of must-see television, which has somehow turned relaxing after work into a second full-time job (20:54).

(0:00) Homeroom

(3:19) Supergirl's Empty Classroom

(10:36) Teacher's Pet: X Men '97

(20:54) Too Much Extra Credit

(24:30) Post Credit Scene

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By the power of Grayskull, Mr. G and Mr. Richardson are heading back to Eternia to review Masters of the Universe! We’re breaking down He-Man, Skeletor, the action, the nostalgia, and all the wonderfully ridiculous choices along the way. Did this movie truly have the power, or was it just an expensive toy commercial holding a sword? Grab your Battle Cat and join us for the full review!

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📸 Say Cheese with LJ Photography!

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Last year’s valedictorian and salutatorian episode became one of our favorites, so we are running it back with two incredible members of the Riverhead Class of 2026: Valedictorian Aiden Foss and Salutatorian Olivier Earl.

We talk about what people misunderstand about being at the top of the class, lessons that had nothing to do with grades, dealing with pressure, looking back on freshman year, the people who helped shape their journey, and who they hope to become ten years from now.

Then it is time for Pop Quiz with the Fandalorians, where we put away the serious questions and ask a few that no guidance counselor would ever approve. Grab your pencils, clear your desk, and try not to panic. Class is in session.

(1:57) Intro

(5:28) Welcome our guests

(7:01) Did you have a favorite teacher growing up?

(10:39) What are you nerdy about?

(14:24) What do people misunderstand most about being at the top of the class?

(17:37) What did high school teach you that had nothing to do with grades?

(20:21) What is one thing you used to care about a lot that you care about less now?

(23:15) What advice would you give to students who are smart, capable, and still feel like they are falling behind? How would you help them handle the pressure?

(26:12) What are you nervous about as you move into the next chapter of your life?

(29:57) Who is one person who made the biggest difference in your journey, and what would you want to say to them?

(33:21) Ten years from now, what would make you proud of the person you became?

(33:29) Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

(36:32) Pop Quiz with the Fandalorians!!

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Welcome back, class. Today’s essential question… What happens when the pressure doesn’t reset?

We’re heading back into The Pitt for Season 2, where the chaos didn’t magically disappear, the system didn’t fix itself, and somehow… things got even more intense. And today, we’re not going through it alone.

We’re joined by Pre-K teacher, colleague, and longtime friend Mrs. Barth… and making her 5th appearance on the show, Mr. McDonald's better half, Mrs. McDonald.

We’ll break down what worked, what didn’t, which characters leveled up, and whether Season 2 kept that raw, grounded feel… or started slipping into TV drama territory. Class is back in session.

(7:36) the Pitt background knowledge

(11:53) how successful was this lesson

(26:11) Best Quote

(30:11) Funniest Moment

(42:14) What happens the next day

(45:31) Star Student

(54:02) Final Letter Grade

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🦸‍♂️ Comic Fans Unite! On Long Island? Visit Red Shirt Comics in downtown Port Jeff—the official comic shop of The Fandalorians! Not local? Support your hometown shop! 📚💥 👉⁠⁠⁠ redshirtcomics.com⁠⁠⁠

📸 Say Cheese with LJ Photography! From engagements to family portraits, LJ Photography captures life’s best moments—based right here on Long Island. 💍🎓✨ 📲 Follow them:⁠⁠⁠ @LJ_photographyli⁠⁠⁠

🎉 Kanopy King Party Rentals! Backyard bashes, weddings, sweet sixteens—you name it, they’ve got it. Custom vibes, stress-free setup, and bounce castles galore. 👑🎈 👉 Rule the party with Kanopy King!

🍷 SaltbirdCellars.com

A Chronicle Wines label based on Peconic Lane in Peconic New York. Long Island roots. Podcast approved pours.