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We’ve got a lot on the docket, so I’ll keep it brief. Today: Meghan Markle takes a break from her hit podcast during the royal mourning period, Brookings breaks down the political podcast ecosystem, and some exciting announcements about our upcoming Hot Pod Summit in LA. Hot Pod Summit LA will feature guests from Spotify, Crooked Media, Team Coco, and more Hot Pod Summit in LA is less than two months away, and we’ve been putting together a killer lineup. I am really excited about who we have so far, and I hope you will…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted public displays of grief around the world—from public gatherings at Buckingham Palace in London, and condolences from world leaders, to individuals reflecting on social media about what she meant to them. …

Hollywood celebrities, mourned the demise of the longest-serving monarch of the UK, Queen Elizabeth II on social media. Actor Daniel Craig in his statement, wrote, "I, like so many, was deeply saddened by the news today and my thoughts are with The Royal Family, those she loved and all those who loved her. She leaves an incomparable legacy and will be profoundly missed,", fox news reported. British singer, Elton John took to his Instagram and shared a long post which reads," Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply…

Image via Marvel Studios Oh, how far the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come. From the humble beginnings of Edward Norton’s short-lived run as Hulk, to Tatiana Maslany’s twerk-happy turn as She-Hulk, the MCU is closing in on 15 years of some of the most beloved entertainment in recent history, and it shows no signs of slowing down. As the franchise enters the prime of its adolescence, perhaps now is the perfect time to reflect on the change that has come with such age. In the last five years alone, we’ve seen…

Image via Marvel Studios The MCU has introduced viewers to not only myriad superheroes but also a plethora of weapons. From those invented in Tony Stark’s lab to those in Wakanda, the MCU seems to be well-equipped for any situation. However, there is this one weapon that most viewers have more than likely forgotten. And now, fans mourn its obscurity. Reddit user u/asmodius-prime pointed out a weapon that was featured in the Thor films — Gungnir. For those who don’t remember what this weapon was, it was a spear…

Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney While DC and Warner Bros struggle to get their act together, Marvel and Disney are full speed ahead with Phases Four, Five, and Six of the MCU. Despite the rivalry, Marvel fans pitied DC fans and wondered if Marvel Studios is “doing too much” content. Reddit user u/JamJamGaGa shared images of Marvel’s appearance at Comic-Con and asked the Marvel community if there has been too much Marvel content lately. And unlike DC, which has only Black Adam and Shazam! Fury of the…

Image via HBO Max. Following a report that several HBO Max original movies have been cut from the streaming service — including shelving the nearly complete but still unreleased Batgirl film — fans are now mourning the former greatness of the streaming service and its apparent gradual downfall. We’re not saying outright the future of HBO Max is doomed or anything, but it’s clear from people’s reactions to the recent cuts that a pessimistic view among the fanbase is beginning to take hold. Not only did Warner…

In September 2018, near the Indian city of Tumkur, villagers recorded a beleaguered Asian elephant trying to nudge the limp body of her dead calf back to life. As her ears fluttered in distress, she used her trunk and feet to jostle the lifeless carcass for more than 24 hours. Eventually, 12 more adults gathered around the deceased calf, as if to comfort the mother. Such seeming displays of mourning are extremely difficult to spot—much less study—in the dense jungles of southern…