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Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Kevin Smith & Marc Bernardin Go ALL-IN

Aug 3, 2026 · 3h 58m

Summary

Kevin Smith and Mark Bernard recap San Diego Comic-Con, highlighting Rick Moranis’s emotional reception and Marvel announcements like Black Panther 3. They discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s record-breaking box office success and share their enthusiastic review of the film. The episode also covers the cancellation of Agatha All Along season two and promotes the new Scum and Villainy Rendezvous venue in Burbank.

Topics discussed

Intro and Spider-Man: No Way Home opening weekend box office Spider-Man as the hero of the proletariat and emotional impact Comic-Con panel experiences and Black Panther 3 casting news Ridge Tools sponsorship and car talk Driving in LA and transition to Marvel news roundup Marvel TV updates and Screen X theater experience Scum and Villainy Rendezvous restaurant opening Ader show and X-Men casting announcements Spider-Man: No Way Home detailed plot recap and analysis Star City and Fast Color TV show recommendations Deep dive into Spider-Man's interactions with Hulk and Jean Grey Spider-Man's emotional arc, MJ, and Ned's role Critique of villains, action sequences, and post-credit scene Upcoming live events and Q&A on emotional movie moments Discussion on Toy Story 3 and other tear-jerking films Dream sequels: Lost Boys, E.T., and classic 80s movies Jay and Silent Bob show updates and final sign-off
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