Episode 527 – Star Trek Day, Apple, Street Fighter, Dragoncon 2026, Optimus

Moose and Gamegod kick off with Star Trek Day and use the milestone to talk about why Star Trek still matters after 60 years. From there, the conversation widens into collectibles, Apple’s upcoming event, Dragon Con, Lanterns, and the latest Street Fighter trailer. It’s a fan-heavy episode packed with sci-fi, pop culture, and a few strong predictions.

Key topics

• In this episode, Moose and Gamegod celebrate 60 years of Star Trek, noting the franchise’s size with 11 television series, 14 movies, and more than 900 episodes.
• They compare Star Trek’s staying power to Star Wars and argue that Star Trek still works because it helped define the genre.
• Moose shows off his 3D-printed Star Trek hand salute accessory and tricorder, turning the opening into a full-on show and tell moment.
• Gamegod shares recent Lego pickups, including Arcanine and C-3PO, which leads into a broader conversation about collecting and running out of display space.
• We discuss Apple’s upcoming event and the rumored foldable iPhone, along with expected updates to the iPhone line, Apple Watch, and AirPods.
• Moose and Gamegod debate whether a foldable phone is actually useful, or just a very expensive novelty.
• The conversation shifts to GoPro’s newest gear, including high-end video features like 8K capture, 50 megapixel photos, and extremely high slow-motion frame rates.
• They talk about Halloween decorations, including animated displays and Star Wars-themed transformations like a Jawa-style setup.
• Dragon Con comes up as the ultimate fan convention, with both hosts agreeing it beats San Diego for pure fandom energy and cosplay culture.
• The episode also covers Spider-Man Noir getting canceled despite strong Emmy recognition and audience reception.
• Moose and Gamegod break down Lanterns, praising DC’s TV formula and comparing its weekly momentum to peak Walking Dead and early Game of Thrones.
• They discuss Marvel’s attempts to borrow that formula, including Strange Academy, Werewolf by Night, and Heroes for Hire.
• The episode closes with a detailed reaction to the Street Fighter trailer, including a debate over whether it feels faithful to the game and how it compares to Mortal Kombat.

Timestamps

00:00 – Star Trek Day kicks off the episode
01:13 – Sixty years of Star Trek and the franchise’s scale
02:23 – Why Star Trek still works
03:04 – Star Trek props, tricorders, and hands-on show and tell
06:24 – Lego haul: Arcanine and C-3PO
07:34 – Running out of storage for collectibles
08:56 – Apple event tomorrow and foldable iPhone rumors
09:32 – Pricing debate on the foldable phone
11:25 – What else may be announced at Apple’s event
12:10 – GoPro’s new camera features and 8K footage
13:45 – Mission One Pro lenses and slow motion specs
15:40 – Apple Watch Ultra talk and upgrade value
17:07 – Why foldable phones may not be practical
18:03 – Sidekick, BlackBerry, and the return of physical keyboards
18:41 – Halloween animatronics and themed decorations
20:20 – Finding an R2-D2 animatronic for the collection
21:41 – Dragon Con and the fan convention experience
22:19 – Project Hail Mary wins best sci-fi movie
23:14 – Dragon Con versus San Diego Comic-Con
25:54 – AC problems at conventions and crowded hotel spaces
28:10 – Spider-Man Noir’s Emmy wins and cancellation
30:46 – Lanterns episode 4 and DC’s TV strength
33:39 – Marvel’s planned TV strategy and Heroes for Hire
36:31 – RDJ as Doctor Doom and early skepticism
37:21 – Peter Cullen coincidence and Optimus Prime timing
40:14 – Street Fighter trailer first impressions
43:49 – Why the trailer feels more faithful than Mortal Kombat
45:01 – Opening weekend box office prediction for Street Fighter

Notable quotes

“Star Trek is the yin to Star Wars the yang.”

“The Super Bowl of cosplay happens at Dragon Con.”

“I think this trailer compares better to the game Street Fighter than Mortal Kombat compared to the Mortal Kombat game.”

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