The Old Guard

021: Paradise Season 2

Wally and Rowls discuss the success and cultural impact of season 2 of Paradise on Hulu, exploring its standout moments, audience reactions, and what the season means for the show's future. Synopsis: It was never just about the bunker! Xavier searches for Teri out in the world and learns how people survived the three years since ‘The Day’. Back in Paradise, the social fabric frays and new secrets are uncovered about the city's origins. Paradise Season 2 Trailer:

020: Gerald Trottman: AI's impact on the music & movie industry

Gerald Trottman, composer of Blade Runner: Black Lotus, The Expanse and numerous other films and TV shows, joins Wally and Rowls in the studio to discuss his latest project and to explore the expanding impact of artificial intelligence on both the music and film industries. Episode Notes: For more on Gerald Trottman, visit his website: https://www.geraldtrottman.com/ [https://www.geraldtrottman.com/] Check out Gerald Trottman on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77mRI3xxkVWx1MEcsgl9p6?si=5twybWqeTWuGI2X5TXdr0g [https://open.spotify.com/artist/77mRI3xxkVWx1MEcsgl9p6?si=5twybWqeTWuGI2X5TXdr0g] Gerald’s latest project as composer, songwriter and theme music creator: Hey AJ! on Disney Junior: https://youtu.be/8ublbvMLC-w?si=0Z_46O8jIT998pOE [https://youtu.be/8ublbvMLC-w?si=0Z_46O8jIT998pOE] Blade Runner: Black Lotus Score by Michael Hodges & Gerald Trottman: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ymk2ymdF45dCICWJ8Kck9?si=ObzyS7OxQYOK-syd3j1zhg [https://open.spotify.com/album/3ymk2ymdF45dCICWJ8Kck9?si=ObzyS7OxQYOK-syd3j1zhg] Gerald Trottman worked on a number songs on The Expanse Series Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/0XNDUGaDVFUqjTQcXXaAR6?si=uHuHa_zmRYeqx-jsMd6bPg [https://open.spotify.com/album/0XNDUGaDVFUqjTQcXXaAR6?si=uHuHa_zmRYeqx-jsMd6bPg]

019: Unfinished Scripts?!?

Rowls and Wally discuss the trend of creating blockbuster movies with an unfinished screenplay? Make it make sense. Episode Notes: Article we referenced on this episode: James Gunn Says the “Movie Industry Is Dying” Due to Films Being Made With Unfinished Scripts [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-gunn-movie-industry-dying-unfinished-scripts-1236292636/] VIdeo of Unfinished Screenplays: https://youtu.be/_0MPuu5k_oc?si=cLpnXxIjUozd3HPd [https://youtu.be/_0MPuu5k_oc?si=cLpnXxIjUozd3HPd]

018: The Old Guard’s Top Picks of 2025

Rowls and Wally recall their favorite — and a few least favorite — movies and TV shows from 2025.

017: Stranger Things

Rowls and guest Hattori Hanzo discuss Stranger Things season five — its cultural impact, why it endures, and how it’s shaped pop culture and fan communities. Synopsis: In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries. Stranger Things 5 Trailer: https://youtu.be/PssKpzB0Ah0?si=o8EBHseqV0pT3k8b [https://youtu.be/PssKpzB0Ah0?si=o8EBHseqV0pT3k8b]