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Transatlantic Rebels

A guy from the UK (Jesal) and a guy from the USA (Rochard) host a podcast talking in depth about various albums, films, books and TV shows.
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Nov 24, 2023

Transatlantic Rebels Podcast: A Deep-Dive into 'Loki' Season Two

In this episode of Transatlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss season two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) show 'Loki'.

They share their thoughts on the standout characters and performances, with particular attention given to the roles of Jonathan Majors as Victor Timely (Kang the Conqueror) and Gugu Mbatha Raw.

They also discuss the series' pacing and narrative, and delve into thematic elements such as artificial intelligence and the idea of rogue AIs.

Additionally, they compare 'Loki' with other MCU shows and speculate on the future directions of Marvel’s content strategy.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:07 Discussion on Loki Season Two
00:19 Comparing Loki with Other MCU Shows
00:40 Critique on Loki's Pacing
02:39 Debate on Jonathan Majors' Performance
03:05 Appreciation for Tom Hiddleston's Loki
03:27 Comparing Loki's Storyline with Tony Stark's
04:13 Predictions for Loki's Future in MCU
06:44 Discussion on AI in Marvel Universe
12:30 Favorite Moments from Loki Season 2
15:14 Appreciation for the Show's Execution and Music
17:39 Discussing the Theme of the Show
17:47 Deep Dive into the Finale
18:02 Behind the Scenes: Episode Five Rewrite
18:14 Exploring the Finale's Strong Points
18:22 The Ribbony Stuff and Infinity War Connection
19:15 Ant Man's Role and the Kang Machine
19:37 Loki's Transformation and Groundhog Day Scenario
19:48 Jonathan Majors' Performance as He Who Remains
20:29 Comparing Kang and Thanos
21:49 The Threat of Kang
22:13 Sam Wilson's Potential Against Kang
25:08 Ranking Marvel Shows
29:10 Marvel's Risk-Taking and Future Plans
31:00 Wrapping Up Loki Season 2 Discussion

Nov 24, 2023

The State of Marvel: A Transatlantic Rebels Podcast Discussion

In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss the current status of the Marvel Universe.

They delve into key current events, such as Jonathan Majors' upcoming trial and the potential implications for his character, Kang. The hosts also examine the departure of Destin Daniel Cretton from the Avengers movie project, choosing instead to focus on the Shang-Chi sequel and a new show called Wonder Man.

The effects of the pandemic and recent strikes on the production and release schedule of Marvel's universe are also explored, suggesting a slowdown may benefit the franchise.

Lastly, they review Secret Invasion, expressing disappointment in its execution despite its promising cast and storyline.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:20 Marvel's Recent Developments: Avengers and Shang-Chi
01:45 The Future of Kang and Jonathan Majors
03:56 Impact of Strikes and Pandemic on Marvel's Production
05:31 Marvel's Visual Effects and Production Challenges
06:36 Marvel's Upcoming Projects and Expectations
06:41 Discussion on Secret Invasion
08:28 Marvel's Struggles and Future Prospects
10:52 The State of Marvel and Fan Reactions
13:40 Marvel's Successes and Failures
17:13 The Impact of Marvel on Cinema
19:23 Conclusion: The Future of Marvel

Jun 19, 2023

We are the Transatlantic Rebels...

Episode 159 is here. This time, we're taking a look at the brand new Season 6 of cult TV hit, "Black Mirror". 

There are 5 episodes of varying quality/taste and we review each one, including a score out of 5. 

Black Mirror rarely fails to provoke interesting conversation, so let us know your thoughts! 

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Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Enjoy!

May 21, 2023

We are the Transatlantic Rebels...

Episode 157 is here. This time, we're taking a lot at the brand new A24 produced TV series "Beef" on Netflix.

It's a comedy/drama series starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, and is definitely worth your time. 

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Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Enjoy!

Apr 24, 2023

We are the Transatlantic Rebels...

Episode 155 is here. This time, we're discussing the third season of "The Mandalorian" - the Star Wars TV show which has taken the world by storm. 

There is so much to talk about (YES) from Grogu (YES) to the incredible arc of Bo-Katan (YES) to Moff Gideon (NO) to IG12 (YES YES YES). 

Let us know your thoughts! 

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Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, podcast producer, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Enjoy!

Apr 13, 2023

We are the Transatlantic Rebels...

Episode 154 is here. This time, we're discussing the first season of "Andor" - the Star Wars TV show which is an off-shoot of the off-shoot "Rogue One". 

It's also arguably the first fully "for grown ups" Star Wars show, so there's definitely plenty to talk about. 

Let us know your thoughts! 

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Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, podcast producer, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Enjoy!

Jun 9, 2022

We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Episode 142 is here. It's the recent Marvel TV Show featuring a stellar performance from Oscar Isaac.

"Moon Knight" has a lot going for it, and we discuss what worked well about it - and whether weekly episodes are the right strategy moving forward.

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Enjoy!

Mar 11, 2022

We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Episode 137 is here. And in place of "The Mandalorian" Season 3, Disney Plus chose to throw some shine on one of the Prequels characters - Boba Fett.

We discuss many positive aspects of TV show and why one of the episodes, in particular, was so groundbreaking (big up the Māori listeners). 

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Enjoy!

Jan 17, 2022

We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Episode 133 finds us crane kicking our way back into "Cobra Kai" - this time, for Season 4 (which dropped on Netflix this New Year's Day).

We discuss the return of Terry Silver, which were the most impactful moments and why it's one of the BEST TV shows around.

Also, check out Ep.93 for Seasons 1 and 2. And ignore me in the podcast because we literally did cover Season 3 a year ago in Ep.117 (my bad).

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Enjoy!

Jan 5, 2022

We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Happy New Year and Episode 132 is here!

This time, we are wrapping up all of the Marvel TV shows from 2021 - like WandaVision, Falcon and Winter Soldier, Loki, What If and Hawkeye.

We then preview what's to come in 2022, like Moon Knight, She-Hulk, Secret Invasion and Ms. Marvel.

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Enjoy!

Apr 26, 2021

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 124 is all about the final 3 episodes of Disney Plus' excellent new Marvel TV show, "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier" (2021).

This is a great discussion and covers many aspects of the show and beyond, so let us know your thoughts!

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Apr 6, 2021

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 121 is all about the first 3 episodes of Disney Plus' excellent new Marvel TV show, "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier" (2021).

This is a great discussion and covers many aspects of the show and beyond, so let us know your thoughts!

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Mar 8, 2021

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 120 is all about the last 5 episodes of Disney Plus' excellent new Marvel TV show, "WandaVision" (2021).

This is a great discussion and covers many aspects of the show and beyond, so let us know your thoughts!

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Feb 2, 2021

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 119 is all about the first 4 episodes of Disney Plus' excellent new Marvel TV show, "WandaVision" (2021).

There is a lot to talk about, and people seem to have been thrown for a loop by the first couple of episodes. We explore why, and theorise as to what may come next...

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Jan 13, 2021

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on our NEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 117 finds us crane kicking our way back into "Cobra Kai" - this time, for Season 3 (which has made the jump from YouTube Premium to Netflix, as we predicted in Episode 93).

We discuss many of the Easter Eggs, as well as what could happen in Season 4.

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Dec 22, 2020

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on our Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 114 - it's time for the Disney Plus smash sensation that's sweeping the nation... "The Mandalorian".

We talk about a few choice memories from the first two seasons... Speculate on the direction Season 3 could take... Plus Jesal keeps talking about Jar Jar Binks.

And could ANYTHING ever be cuter than Baby Yoda?

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Dec 1, 2020

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on our Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 113 - it's time to place "The Crown" upon your head!

This time, Jesal has a super special guest in the form of Crown superfan, Mary Veronica.

We talk about a few choice memories from the first three seasons... Then dive headlong into the controversial (and recent) fourth season!

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

The amazing Mary Veronica can be found on Twitter - @MaVeronD. Also, Instagram -  @filmsmorart and @iammarnicaa. And finally, her website: https://www.myriadword.com/

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Aug 29, 2019

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on our NEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 99 finds us assessing the latest Netflix crime drama "Mindhunter" (both seasons).

The David Fincher helmed TV series is simply stunning and potentially something deeper, with many levels, than your average Who Dunnit show.

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Aug 28, 2019

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on our NEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 98 finds us reacting to the latest Netflix comedy special from Dave Chappelle - it's called "Sticks and Stones" and it's caused quite the reaction from many a quarter.

Did Dave go too far this time?

 

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Oct 3, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on our NEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 93 finds us in awe of a truly brilliant series via YouTube Premium...

"Cobra Kai" got binge-watched like hell, and was totally worth it. Fans of Karate Kid, stand up!

We discuss what made this such a special watch, and how it could have gone wrong - but fortunately didn't.

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Jan 10, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 65 finds us staring into the "Black Mirror."

In the second of a two-parter (check out Episode 60 for Part 1), we tackle series 3 & 4 (which have a total of 12 episodes - the Netflix era in full swing).

It's a great discussion (and recap/reminder) of Series 3, and Series 4 only came out, like, 12 days ago or something - we hope our speediness impresses you...

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

Nov 28, 2017

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 60 finds us staring into the "Black Mirror."

In the first of a two-parter, we tackle the first two series (which have a total of 7 episodes).

It's a great discussion (and recap/reminder) in preparation for the fourth season (which is soon to be released, and we'll probably cover S3 & S4 together).

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

 

Nov 6, 2017

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 56 finds us going Upside Down... Boy, you turn me inside out, round and round...

It's all about "Stranger Things 2" (with healthy doses of the first season too).

The Netflix series with all it's nostalgia for the 1980s returns and we discuss multiples aspects of the show.

(Had a couple of technical issues with sound again, sorry! Hope you can still hear it)

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

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