New theme, new ways to listen and new stories to discuss - The Cynical Optimists podcast is back! The topic for this week: Mega Man 11. Show notes with time stamps below.

The Cynical Optimists is hosted by
Phill "haddowinc" Haddow
Nick "NGM" Mortimer

Episode edited by Phill
New theme song by Joe Hayward

NB: The intro and stingers are still WIP so give us feedback! 

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Show Notes and Time Stamps:
0:00:44 Skip the intro
0:03:55 TV/Film News
- Weird Sequels
- Unconfirmed Boba Fett film not confirmed
- New MCU Shows for new Disney streaming service
- Bane in "Gotham"
- "What We Do in the Shadows" Teasers
- FX do a deal with the BBC
- Dragon Ball Super: Broly getting novelisation
0:23:17 Gaming News
- Crunch, Telltale and Rockstar
- Final Smash Bros. direct
- PlayStation Classic Games Line-Up
- Spider-Man devs respond to "Puddlegate" with patch
0:56:19 Discussion: MEGA MAN 11
Phill and Nick break down the blue bombers latest outing.
1:13:08 Don't @ Me and Outro
Nick introduces a new section to talk about an unpopular opinion in "Don't @ Me".

Mega Man 11 - The Cynical Optimists #39

Phill and Nick discuss Ralph Breaks the Internet alongside the film, tv and gaming news of the week. Show outline with time stamps below.

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The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by
Phill "haddowinc" Haddow (@haddowinc)
Nick "NGM" Mortimer (@MickNortimer)

Logo by Nick
Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Joe Hayward
Edited by Phill

Show Outline and Time Stamps:
0:00:40 Skip the intro
0:02:30 TV/Film News
- Daredevil Cancelled
- New star for Moffat's Dracula
-  Lion King Trailer
- Upcoming DC Movies
0:27:09 Gaming News
- Fallout 76's PR Nightmare and Bethesda
- Nintendo end YouTube Creator Programme
- "Mushroom Racing" knock-off kart racing tournament
- Golden Joystick Awards
- Pokemon break records on Switch
- Batman Arkham Collection on Xbox One
- Pirhanna Plant amiibo shortage in Japan
1:06:34 Discussion: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Phill and Nick discuss the sequel to 2013's Wreck it Ralph, Ralph Breaks the Internet.
1:33:37 Don't @ Me and Outro
Nick talks about a good 70s style horror remake in "Don't @ Me".

Ralph Breaks the Internet - The Cynical Optimists #42

Phill and Nick discuss the trailer for Avengers: Endgame as well as Super Smash Bros Ultimate alongside the film, tv and gaming news of the week. Show outline with time stamps below.

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-CREDITS-
The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by
Phill "haddowinc" Haddow (@haddowinc)
Nick "NGM" Mortimer (@MickNortimer)

Logo by Nick
Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Joe Hayward
Edited by Nick

Show Outline and Time Stamps:
0:00:28 Skip the intro
0:01:22 TV/Film News
- Cruella De Vill
- Oscars controversy
- Captain Marvel
0:12:36 Gaming News
- Bethesda Leak
- Game Awards 2018
- The Outer Worlds
0:37:51 Discussion 1: Avengers: Endgame
Phill and Nick discuss the trailer for the new superhero team-up.
0:46:50 Discussion 2: Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Phill and Nick discuss Mario and co's new brawler.
0:55:41 Don't @ Me and Outro
Phill talks about a surprisingly good anime feature film in "Don't @ Me".

Avengers: Endgame & Smash Bros Ultimate - The Cynical Optimists #43

Phill and Nick discuss Aquaman alongside the film, tv and gaming news of the week. Show outline with time stamps below.

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The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by
Phill "haddowinc" Haddow (@haddowinc)
Nick "NGM" Mortimer (@MickNortimer)

Logo by Nick
Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Joe Hayward
Edited by Nick

Show Outline and Time Stamps:
0:00:40 Skip the intro
0:02:37 TV/Film News
- The Mandalorian soundtrack
- Brexit on TV
- Men in Black: International trailer
- Hellboy trailer
- Aladdin's rebooted genie revealed
0:14:57 Gaming News
- Fortnite's dancing lawsuits
- Kingdom Hearts 3 spoilers
- Nintendo's refund policy
- Fallout '76... again
- Xbox 'Anaconda'
0:39:21 Discussion: Aquaman
Phill and Nick discuss the newest entry into the 'Worlds of DC', will it sink or swim? Spoilers from 0:58:48
1:09:14 Don't @ Me and Outro
Phill talks about a nostalgic anime revival in this series' final "Don't @ Me".

Aquaman - The Cynical Optimists #45

The Awards 2018 - The Cynical Optimists #46

Phill and Nick discuss Avengers: Endgame alongside the film, tv and gaming news of the week. Show outline with time stamps below.

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-CREDITS-
The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by
Phill "haddowinc" Haddow (@haddowinc)
Nick "NGM" Mortimer (@MickNortimer)

Logo by Nick
Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Joe Hayward
Edited by Nick

Show Outline and Time Stamps:
0:00:40 Skip the intro
0:02:24 TV/Film News
0:20:27 Gaming News
1:03:02 Discussion: Avengers: Endgame (Spoilers at 1:05:22)
1:33:20 Outro

Avengers: Endgame - The Cynical Optimists #47

Phill, Nick and guests pitch their own video games based off famous movies alongside the film, tv and gaming news of the week. Show outline with time stamps below.

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The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by
Phill "haddowinc" Haddow (@haddowinc)
Nick "NGM" Mortimer (@MickNortimer)

Special Thanks to Brad and Millie for joining us!

Brad's Wedding Films:
https://www.purplestripefilms.co.uk/

Logo by Nick
Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Joe Hayward
Edited by Nick

Show Outline and Time Stamps:
0:00:36 Skip the intro
0:03:14 TV/Film News (Game of Thrones Spoilers 6:00 - 12:50)
0:27:47 Gaming News
0:46:48 Discussion: Pitch that Movie Video Game! (With guests)
1:37:43 Outro

Pitch That Movie Video Game! - The Cynical Optimists #48

Phill and Nick see if Detective Pikachu can crack the case of how to be a good video game movie. Other news includes NeatherRealms Crunch allegations, What We Do in the Shadows and John Wick Hex. Show outline with time stamps below.

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Check out The Cynical Optimist Blog:
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-CREDITS-
The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by
Phill "haddowinc" Haddow (@haddowinc)
Nick "NGM" Mortimer (@MickNortimer)

Logo by Nick
Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Joe Hayward
Edited by Phill

Show Outline and Time Stamps:
00:36 Skip the intro
01:23 TV/Film News (Avengers Endgame Spoilers 3:45 - 7:30)
- IT Chapter 2
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (*Endgame Spoilers*)
- Netflix's Dark Horse comics deal
- Watchmen TV show
- What We Do in the Shadows TV adaptation
- Avatar sequels scheduled
14:41 Gaming News
- John Wick Hex announced
- Gearbox Allegations
- NeatherRealm Crunch and " toxic bro-centric work environment"
- Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer
- US Senator introducing Loot Box Ban Legislation / Jedi: Fallen Order won't have them
- SEGA buys Two Point Studios
- Cities Skylines DLC
- Microsoft's Braille Controller
- Japanese Ambassador to Sweden see's Pikachu as his son
35:54 Discussion: Detective Pikachu (2019)
Phill and Nick discuss Detective Pikachu. Spoilers from 46:36.
57:45 Outro

Detective Pikachu - The Cynical Optimists #49

Millie and Brad join Nick and Phill in the 50th episode of The Cynical Optimists!

In honour of our very first episode, Nick hosts an MCU quiz, so feel free to play along & let us know how you did!

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Check out The Cynical Optimist Blog:
cynoptblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Follow us on Twitter for updates, news and the occasional joke:
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-CREDITS-
The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by
Phill "haddowinc" Haddow (@haddowinc)
Nick "NGM" Mortimer (@MickNortimer)

Logo by Nick
Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Joe Hayward
Edited by Nick

Marvel-lous Quiz - The Cynical Optimists #50

This week, Phill and Nick talk about the... ambitious(?) final film in the X-Men saga - Dark Phoenix, plus the usual Gaming, TV and film news.

0:00:34 Skip intro
0:01:53 TV/Film News
- Bond 24
- Lucky 8 Ball Movie
- WW84
- Uncharted Movie
0:17:11 Gaming News
- Pokemon Sword and Shield
- Ubisoft
- Yooka Layle
- Fornite's Dance Moves
0:36:01 Discussion: X-Men: Dark Phoenix
(Spoilers from 0:50:17)
0:59:30 Outro

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Check out The Cynical Optimist Blog:
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-CREDITS-
Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by
Phill "haddowinc" Haddow (@haddowinc)
Nick "NGM" Mortimer (@MickNortimer)

Logo by Nick
Edited by Nick

X-Men: Dark Phoenix - The Cynical Optimists #52

The Cynical Optimists (or "CynOpt") is a fortnightly podcast which covers the film, TV and gaming news of the week as well as a discussion about a new release film or game, or a discussion about something prevalent in pop culture at the time of recording.

It ran on a seasonal basis until #75, but now is every two weeks all year round. The show is hosted by Phill and Nick.

The Cynical Optimists theme and stingers were created by Idris Hayward.

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