The 5 Ws
By Macca
5 Ws, 1 geek, infinite subject matter. From the intricacies of Star Wars fandom, to the depths of pop culture, Macca is the unofficial aficionado of everything.
The 5 WsSep 23, 2022
Fifty years of The Dark Side of the Moon
Join AJ as he looks at the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest albums of all time.
A personal tribute to Leiji Matsumoto
Join AJ as he takes a brief look at the work of this manga and anime legend.
VELMA - A FIRST LOOK PODCAST REVIEW
Join the 5W's team as they break out the magnifying glass and take a closer look at the new HBO animated series, Velma. Is the show as bad as they say? Is there any hope for it? Where is Scooby? Will AJ stop stealing Macca's lines? Listen to our podcast to find out!!
THE LAST OF US - First Look Podcast
Join Macca and AJ as they take a first look at this much anticipated streaming series...
RECASTING COUCH - RECASTING INDIANA JONES
With the upcoming film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, being the last Indiana Jones film to feature Harrison Ford, the 5W's team looks at who should either take over the iconic role or maybe follow in his footsteps.
5W's LOOKS AT THE FILMS OF 2022
Join AJ and Macca as they do a quick roundup of some of the best (and worst) films of 2022. Enjoy.
Who should be the NEW SUPERMAN??
With Henry Cavill getting sacked as Superman, who should replace him as Krypton's favourite son? Macca and AJ rack their brains to give you some ideas. Enjoy.
BLACK ADAM - Podcast Review
Join the 5W's team as we examine the Black Adam movie. Is it as bad as the critics say? (what do YOU think??)
WEDNESDAY - First look podcast review
Join AJ and Macca as they check out the new Netflix series based on "The Addams Family".
ANDOR - FIRST LOOK - PODCAST REVIEW
Join the 5W's team as they take a look at "ANDOR", the follow up/prequel to the Star Wars film, Rogue One.
SHE-HULK - ATTORNEY AT LAW - First Look
Join Macca and AJ as they take a look at the first episode of this new series from Marvel Studios and Disney +.
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - FIRST LOOK PODCAST REVIEW
Join AJ and Macca as we do a deep dive into the new HBO series, House of the Dragon, the prequel to the successful series, Game of Thrones.
The Death of Batgirl - WB cancels the release of the Batgirl film
Join AJ and Macca as they look at the cancellation of the just completed Batgirl film and what it might mean for WB in general.
Love Death and Robots Volume 3 - Podcast Review
Join AJ and Macca as we review the latest season of this anthology series.
MARVEL PHASE FIVE - News from the San Diego Comic Con + analysis.
Macca and AJ paid a quick visit to the SDCC and they've brought back all the news you want to hear in series and movie developments for the upcoming MCU Phase Five. Enjoy!!
Who should be the NEW Fantastic Four - The Recasting Couch
Join Macca and AJ as they go through some possible casting for the new Fantastic Four MCU movie that has just been announced.
Wolverine joining the MCU - The Recasting Couch
What the world needs now is Wolverine and his Adamantium claws to save us from evil. Macca and AJ go through some of the lead contenders for the role since Hugh Jackman is out of the picture.
OBI-WAN KENOBI - EPISODE 6 - Podcast Review
Join AJ and Macca as they look at the final episode of the Disney+/Lucasfilm series, Obi Wan Kenobi. Will the final episode live up to the hype? Listen to the podcast to find out!
OBI-WAN KENOBI - EPISODE 5 - Podcast Review
Join Macca and AJ as the look at the penultimate episode of this Lucasfilm/Disney+ series.
OBI-WAN KENOBI - EPISODE 4 - Podcast Review
Join AJ and Macca as they review the 4th episode of this series.
BLADE RUNNER - 4OTH ANNIVERSARY - Looking back at a classic
Join Macca and AJ as they take a deep dive into this massively influential classic. How was the film made, what influenced it, what influence did it have on other films and why do we still love this classic film today?
OBI-WAN KENOBI - EPISODE 3 - Podcast Review
Join AJ and Macca as they look into the dark world of Darth Vader. dun dun dun da da dun
OBI-WAN KENOBI - EPISODE 2 - Podcast Review
Join the 5W's team as we look at the second episode of the Kenobi series.
OBI-WAN KENOBI - Episode 1 Podcast Review
Join the team as we look at the first episode of the new Lucasfilm/Disney + series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. The 5W's are BACK!!!!
NCUTI GATWA HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED AS THE 14th DOCTOR WHO - Newsbite podcast
Join AJ as he brings you the latest news about who has been announced to be the 14th Doctor Who.
DOCTOR STRANGE AND THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS - Podcast Review
Join the 5W's team as they check out the latest cinematic release from Marvel Studios.
The Death of Batwoman and the Wonder Twins.
Join the 5W's team as we look at some of the latest cancellations taking place in the Warner Bros. universe.
WINNING TIME - THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY - First Look.
Join the 5W's team as they take a first look at this new series about the rise of the Lakers Basketball team.
HALO - Streaming series - FIRST LOOK
Join the 5W's team as they take a look at the long awaited HALO series. Has it been worth the wait?
5W's NEWSFLASH!! IS MARK WAHLBERG RETIRING??!!
Join the 5W's team as we look at this shocking news story about Mark Wahlberg possibly retiring. Then we do a retrospective of his amazing career featuring Boogie Nights and ........er.......other films.
Ms Marvel - Trailer Review
Join the 5W's team as we have a quick look at the trailer for the latest Marvel Studios/Disney + series, Ms Marvel.
KANYE WEST CANCELS HIS COACHELLA APPEARANCE
The 5W's team brings you this earth shattering and critically important news. KANYE WEST HAD CANCELLED HIS COACHELLA APPEARANCE. Listen to the podcast as we bring you all the news on this developing story.....
The Batman - "Deleted Scene - The Joker"
Join the 5W's team as we look at the latest deleted scene that has been released for "The Batman". Then we have an overall look at the world's finest "Clown Prince of Crime".
THE FUTURE OF "THE BATMAN"
Join the 5W's team as we discuss the possibilities of where Matt Reeves and RPats could go when they follow up their 2022 hit, "The Batman". Who should be the next villain, should Robin appear, what would be a good idea for a storyline? We explore the nearly endless options that could be explored in the next film.
OBI-WAN KENOBI SERIES TEASER - PODCAST REVIEW
Hello there. Join us as we look at the teaser for the latest Disney+ streaming series that starts on May 25th. Obi-Wan Kenobi.
The Recasting Couch - Recasting Ellen Ripley from the Alien film series.
Hi there. A new Alien movie is on the way! Will the character of Ellen Ripley be in it? If so, who will be playing the part. Listen to our podcast recorded a few days before the new film announcement, as we go down the dark path and consider if Ellen Ripley was going to be recast, who should get the role. Enjoy!
THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 7 PODCAST REVIEW
We check out the final episode of this epic series. This is the way.
THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE SIX PODCAST REVIEW
We don't know what's going on with this show anymore. If you know, please tell us. LOL.
The Beatles Get Back - Podcast Review
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a podcast that reviews and summarises a 9+ hour series in less than one hour.
This podcast will self destruct in thirty seconds.
The Book of Boba Fett Episode 5 Podcast review
So, it's the fifth episode of the series "The Book of Boba Fett". OR IS IT??? Listen to this podcast to find out what the hell is going on!
Book of Boba Fett - Episode 4 Podcast review.
Join us as we take a look at the latest episode of this epic series.
The Book of Boba Fett - Episode 3 Review Podcast
Find out how a successful SF franchise can be destroyed in one episode - apparently. LOL
The Eternals - Podcast Review
Honestly, listen to this podcast before you watch the movie. If you still want to watch the movie after listening to the podcast, don't blame us for wasting 2 hours and 45 minutes of your life. It's THAT pointless.
BOOK OF BOBA FETT PODCAST REVIEW - EPISODE 2
Will Boba Fett be able to establish his crime empire? Will he be able to save the Sand People from the terrible train? Will he get to Damascus before the British??!! All this and more in this fine podcast!
THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT - EPISODE 1 PODCAST REVIEW
Join AJ and Macca as they take a first look at episode one of this long awaited Star Wars series.
The Matrix Resurrections - PODCAST REVIEW
AJ and Macca take the red pill so you don't have to? Was it worth it? Listen to our podcast review to find out.........what IS, the Matrix.....
5 Reasons to Watch McCartney 3,2,1 - 5W's podcast.
Join Sir Macca and AJ as they take a detailed look at the Hulu series McCartney 321 and find out what it's like compared to Peter Jacksons "Get Back" series.
Australian Rolling Stones "The 200 "Greatest" Australian albums of All Time" - Podcast Review
Join the 5W podcast team as we take a look at some of the choices Rolling Stone made with this list of "Greatest" Australian albums? Did they get it write, or is the list a bit of a joke? Listen to the podcast for our opinion.
Recasting Couch - Episode 2 - WHO will be the new DOCTOR WHO?
Join us here at the 5w's as we look at potential actors to take over from Jodie Whittaker when her time as The Doctor ends soon.
HAS ROGUE SQUADRON BEEN CANCELLED?
Bad Star Wars news. Patty Jenkins Star Wars movie, ROGUE SQUADRON, has at least been postponed, but it may be cancelled. PEW PEW PEW PEW!!!