Pop Cultural Quintessentials with Qubed

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.Join us as we discuss the first great movie of the year, Project Hail Mary!Ruben also gives his thoughts on Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and reviews Undertone along with Jonathan. The brothers also all discuss the trailers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Dune: Part 3 before giving their thoughts on the eighth episode of The Amazing Digital Circus. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - The late 2000s are back!3:46 - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Review (In the Hall)11:52 - Undertone Review25:04 - Dune: Part 3 Trailer Review33:39 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Review44:20 - The Amazing Digital Circus Episode 8 Review59:45 - Project Hail Mary Review1:21:34 - Wrap Up1:22:57 - Why is there more? 1:23:27 - The Odyssey Prologue Review1:32:30 - Who is playing Star Fox?

Cover Art Credit: The WrapJonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.All three brothers reconvene to discuss the disastrous The Bride! and the surprisingly great Hoppers. The brothers also discuss the final marketing materials and news for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - And the voice of Yoshi is...4:49 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Final Trailer14:56 - Spider-Noir Trailer18:51 - The Bride! Review40:45 - Hoppers Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.In this special episode, Ruben returns for his third annual Academy Awards predictions.

Cover Art Credit: VarietyJonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.The world is dark right now, but we strive on.With Jacob still busy with his studies, Ruben and Jonathan discuss the latest news in pop culture including the shocking Paramount-WB merger and the end of Smiling Friends. Ruben also gives his thoughts on Send Help and Baz Luhrmann's EPiC before reviewing Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die with Jonathan.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Opening3:16 - Send Help Review (In the Hall)10:30 - Elvis Presley in Concert: Baz Luhrmann's EPiC Review (In the Hall)16:42 - New Venom Animated Movie22:10 - Toy Story 5 Trailer28:36 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Tralier34:29 - Sonic 4 Casting39:12 - Game of Thrones Movie in Development41:22 - Spidey Villain Universe is Being Rebooted45:03 - Max Landis and Danny McBride Working on G.I. Joe51:53 - Paramount Wins Warner Brothers Bid1:03:18 - Smiling Friends is Ending1:11:08 - Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.We are finally reviewing some 2026 releases... separately, but we're doing it. JQ gives his thoughts on a bunch of the latest movie releases and Ruben gives his thoughts on Wonder Man and The Muppet Show Special. Jacob was busy acing the MCAT so he sat this one out.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction4:00 - JQ Unsponsored Royal Sidequests Introduction5:45 - Is This Thing On? Review 8:42 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review12:30 - The Testament of Ann Lee Review15:45 - Arco Review18:30 - Two Sleepy People Review21:50 - Iron Lung Review25:49 - Scarlet Review31:24 - Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie Review36:54 - Rublix Introduction38:14 - Wonder Man Review48:49 - The Muppet Show Special Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. James Knowles joins us as we continue the tradition of discussing the 2026 movie calendar all together. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Opening2:13 - January and February17:28 - March and April26:50 - May-July48:57 - August-October58:15 - November and December1:19:29 - Most Anticipated of 20261:27:21 - JQ and Mario in Spain (thumbnail)

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. In this episode, the brothers each separately give their top movies of 2025 lists (JQ once again overachieved and also gives his top 10 worst movies).Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Statement on Minneapolis 3:31 - JQ's Top 10 Best (and Worst ) Movies Lists36:30 - Jacob's Top 5 Best Movies List45:34 - Ruben's Top 10 Best Movies List

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.We're wrapping up 2025...in 2026. As always, better late than never.In this episode, Qubed discuss all the films and shows that they watched in the final part of 2025 (Stranger Things 5, Avatar Fire and Ash, Marty Supreme, Zootopia 2, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Sentimental Value, Hamnet, and Smiling Friends Season 3). The brothers also give their thoughts on the proposed merger between Netflix Buying and Warner Brothers.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - A Venezuelan Monkey's Paw3:41 - Marty Supreme Review21:22 - Zootopia 2 Review26:10 - Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Review29:36 - Smiling Friends Season 3 Review38:45 - Sentimental Value Review45:24 - Hamnet Review57:19 - Stranger Things 5 Review1:19:41 - Avatar: Fire and Ash Review1:37:33 - Proposed Netflix-WB Merger

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.It's another edition of Squared since Jacob is busy with finals. We begin the episode with JQ discussing the latest films he's watched on his own in his Unsponsored Royal Sidequests (including Rental Family and Keeper). Then, Ruben gives his thoughts on Vince Gilligan's latest, Pluribus, and on Wake Up Dead Man. After that, Ruben and Jonathan both give their thoughts on Predator: Badlands, The Running Man, and Wicked: For Good. Finally, the two brothers discuss the latest in movie news, including the disturbing development of state-sponsored Rush Hour 4.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Avatar Fire and Ash First Reaction4:20 - Little Amélie or the Character of Rain Review (JQ Sidequest)7:38 - Rental Family Review (JQ Sidequest)10:41 - Keeper Review (JQ Sidequest)17:22 - Quick Die My Love Review (JQ Sidequest)21:43 - Pluribus Review (In the Hall)27:29 - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Review (In the Hall)36:46 - Predator: Badlands Review45:13 - The Running Man Review54:17 - Wicked: For Good Review1:15:20 - Zootopia 2: 4th Biggest Worldwide Box Office Opening Ever1:17:23 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Casting1:19:13 - Moana Live Action and Project Hail Mary Trailers123:55 - State-Sponsored Rush Hour 4

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.Jacob is back and we're playing catch up! First, Ruben gives his thoughts on A House of Dynamite and Frankenstein. Then, Ruben is joined by Jacob as they finally give their review of Peacemaker Season 2. Next, Jonathan and Ruben give their thoughts on Roofman, Bugonia, and Shelby Oaks. Finally, the three brothers discuss a bunch of recent movie news stories (the Call of Duty movie, the Michael Jackson biopic trailer, the WB merger wars, etc.).Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Fantasy Football?3:31 - A House of Dynamite Review9:38 - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein Review16:49 - Peacemaker Season 2 Review29:45 - Roofman Review35:58 - Bugonia Review45:15 - Shelby Oaks Review59:54 - Gremlins 3 is a go1:01:48 - Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg join the Call of Duty movie1:05:11 - Star Trek 4 is officially dead1:10:30 - Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz returning for The Mummy 41:11:58 - Nintendo has more movies in development1:15:43 - Michael drops first trailer1:22:11 - WB Merger Wars (Skydance, Comcast, and Netflix)

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.With Jacob still MIA, Ruben and Jonathan continue to hold down the fort (to varying degrees of success. First, Jonathan gives his thoughts on The Smashing Machine, Blue Moon, and Good Boy. Then, Ruben gives his review of Good Fortune before the brothers dive into the latest movie news. Finally, they wrap up the podcast discussing the latest attempt by Hollywood to force Jared Leto upon us, Tron: Ares.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Why is there no Halloween episode this year?2:55 - The Smashing Machine Review (JQ Sidequest)10:11 - Blue Moon Review (JQ Sidequest)17:55 - Good Boy Review (JQ Sidequest)23:26 - Good Fortune Review (In the Hall)30:21 - Joseph Kosinski's Miami Vice Casting33:08 - Skydance wants to buy Warner Brothers36:13 - Scarlett Johansson Joining the Live-Action Tangled Disney Remake39:31 - Live Action Jetsons42:05 - Tron: Ares Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.Yay we're back from another long hiatus...After over a month off from the podcast, Ruben and Jonathan have a lot of ground to cover (Jacob is out of commission with classes). They go through the Emmy results and the latest movie news (including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Man of Tomorrow, and The Simpsons Movie 2). They also give a bunch of reviews for the latest movie and shows that have been released in the interim (including One Battle After Another, Caught Stealing, The Long Walk, and Marvel Zombies). It's a longer episode, but we promise it's worth it...probably...maybe...Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Ending the Hiatus...Again2:32 - 77th Primetime Emmy Awards Recap9:36 - Twinless Review (JQ Sidequest)14:17 - Marvel Zombies Review (In the Hall)22:29 - The Muppets Show is Returning26:43 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Announced33:49 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Review39:54 - The Simpsons Movie 2 Announced44:50 - Man of Tomorrow Announced47:03 - Caught Stealing Review58:44 - The Long Walk Review1:11:04 - One Battle After Another Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. We're back...after another long hiatus...and late once again... Anyways, in this episode, the brothers give their thoughts on the August movie releases, including Together, Weapons, and The Naked Gun. They wrap up the podcast by having a discussion about Marvel news and the studio's future. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - This opening has been edited for content1:49 - Highest 2 Lowest Review (JQ Sidequest)8:22 - Eddington Review (JQ Sidequest)11:58 - Sorry Baby Review (JQ Sidequest)15:24 - Shin Godzilla Re-Release Review (JQ Sidequest)20:32 - The Naked Gun Review30:59 - Together Review39:34 - Weapons Review1:00:12 - Marvel News (Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers Doomsday)

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. War of the Worlds (2025) is one of the worst films ever made. Join Ruben as he reviews it so you never have to watch it.

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. We finally give our review for Superman! The brothers also give their thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Finally, we discuss two great animated streaming movies that just came out: Predator: Killer of Killers and KPop Demon Hunters. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Finally getting started!5:20 - Predator: Killer of Killers Review14:32 - KPop Demon Hunters Review25:41 - Superman Review52:16 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps1:32:22 - A Post Credits Scene?

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Jacob is back and today we are playing catchup! I'd like to say we will be more on top of things this summer, but I've made that promise last summer and well... The goal is to improve, but I won't promise it this time. Anyways, look at the timestamps below to look at all the latest movies and television that we reviewed in this episode.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Welcome to The Not Superman Review4:14 - Elio Review9:50 - Life of Chuck Review13:37 - Project Hail Mary (Book and Trailer Review)19:52 - Jon Bernthal's Punisher joins Spider-Man: Brand New Day28:35 - 28 Years Later Review50:47 - Ballerina Review1:02:08 - F1 Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. When Jacob and Jonathan refuse to review a movie, there is only one brother left standing. Today, join Ruben as he gives you all an early review of Jurassic World Rebirth.