
The Weekly Planet covers all things movies, TV shows and comics. Often considered the first and worst podcast on the Planet Broadcasting Network.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 996 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

Cast your mind back to the year 2000. Okay great. And now think about the movie X-Men which introduced the world to the modern superhero movie with the likes of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, Patrick Stewarts a bald guy, Ian McKellen as Magnet and Halle B... more
It’s kind of hard to believe that it is yet again time for another Weekly Planet podcast. It’s even harder to believe we talk about the movie Exit 8 and also the Michael Jackson biopic. Plus we talk the news of the week which involves a new video gam... more
All good things must come to an end, like for example our War of the Worlds retrospective. But at lease we're going out on the lowest of the lows, the 2025 but filmed in 2020 Ice Cube "screenlife" adaptation. Considered by many to be one of the worst... more
CinemaCon 2026 brings us news and footage from all the major studios most of which we are not allowed to see. We're talking Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day plus trailers for The Mandalorian vs Groglet, Street Fighter & Godzilla Minus... more
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Taking this opportunity to say James should start saying “Westworld” in the What We Reading, What We Gonna Read theme song again. Great pod
This podcast is informative and so funny. I love the relaxed feel of two friends hanging out and having a chat.
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Thank you gentleman for making my life less boring, while also allowing for [semi] intelligent conversations.
Ha! You have officially been bamboozled. You’re reading this because you think I gave you a 5 star review but the truth is I only rate this podcast 4.5 stars. What a couple of suckers you are to fall for my scheme. Now you must live with your failure. Checkmate noobs!
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Centered around movies, TV shows, and comic books, the discussions are infused with humor and camaraderie, creating an engaging atmosphere for fans of pop culture. Episodes often cover a wide range of topics, including entertainment industry news, movie critiques, and nostalgic reflections on classic films and franchises. The hosts share personal anecdotes and comedic insights that resonate with listeners, largely appealing to those who appreciate light-hearted commentary on both contemporary and classic media.
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The Weekly Planet launched 13 years ago and published 996 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Weekly Planet include:
1. Dave Warneke
2. Matt Stewart
3. Sammy Petersen
4. Alexei Toliopoulos
5. Bron Lewis
6. Claire Tonti
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