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  • Welcome back to another Bonus Episode of Money Talks (Episode 5) with our very good friend to the show, Premz (@PremzOnline) - recorded on 22/11/22.

    The hosts, Jesal and Premz, stir up an engaging discussion on the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market throughout the recent bear market, focusing on notable digital currencies like Bitcoin and Solana.

    They delve into key investment strategies like diversification, allocation, anticipation of potential opportunities like an ETF and airdrops, and the relevance of long-term financial planning.

    However, they stress the potential risks including market volatility, overtrading, and the perils of leveraged trading. They also discuss predictors such as the upcoming Bitcoin halving event which might present favourable investment opportunities.

    As a key takeaway, the hosts spotlight the need for self-education to understand market trends, and being vigilant against fraudulent practices in the fast-paced, and often risky, world of cryptocurrency investment.

    00:00 Catching Up and Reflecting on the Past Year
    00:51 Recalling the Last Bear Market and Predicting the Future
    02:21 Analyzing Past Predictions and Their Outcomes
    12:40 Understanding the Impact of Inflation on Crypto
    17:44 The Role of Yield Farming in Crypto Investments
    20:22 The Rise of Solana and Its Impact on the Crypto Market
    31:24 The Future of Crypto Trading and the Role of Coinbase
    32:42 Exploring Meme Coins and Their Potential Returns
    38:13 The Start of the Bull Market
    38:22 Understanding Market Corrections
    39:10 The Pitfalls of Overtrading
    40:25 The Importance of Conviction in Crypto
    41:12 The Role of Timing in Crypto Investments
    41:36 The Reality of Bull and Bear Markets
    42:52 The Risks and Rewards of Crypto
    42:59 The Impact of Life Events on Crypto Investments
    44:04 The Potential of Solana
    44:30 The Dangers of Leverage Trading
    46:20 The Lessons from Past Crypto Losses
    46:57 The Power of Airdrops
    49:23 The Future of NFTs
    01:01:40 The Importance of Diversification
    01:06:52 The Potential of AI and Gaming in Crypto
    01:12:45 The Risks of Overtrading and Leverage
    01:16:32 The Importance of Patience in Crypto Investing

  • In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss the latest "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" movie, the sequel to "Into the Spider-Verse" from 2018.

    They reflect on the impact of the pandemic on the movie's release schedule and assert their positive opinions of the film. The dialogue includes a discussion about Spider-Man trilogies, comparing Peter Parker and Miles versions, and debating which is superior.

    They also discuss the potential of Miles being integrated into the Marvel Cinema and the larger multiverse theory across Marvel films, specifically referencing Dr. Strange.

    The hosts then delve into the soundtrack's merits and touch upon the notable quality and impact of the movie's visual effects.

    00:01 Introduction and Overview
    00:23 Discussing the Impact of the Pandemic on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
    00:46 Comparing Spider-Man Trilogies
    01:07 Exploring the Multiverse Concept in Spider-Man
    04:22 The Role of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
    05:23 Discussing the Concept of Fate in Spider-Man
    06:13 Predictions for the Third Spider-Man Movie
    06:36 Reviewing the Ending of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
    07:41 Discussing the Impact of Strikes on Future Spider-Man Movies
    11:55 Analyzing the Soundtrack and Visual Effects of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
    14:08 Discussing the Popularity and Future of Spider-Man
    17:20 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

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  • In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard delve into the history and influence of the iconic girl group, All Saints.

    They discuss the group's surprising popularity in Europe and other parts of the world versus their relative obscurity in the United States, despite their catchy tunes and attractive personalities.

    The duo also digresses into the influence of the film soundtrack, 'The Beach,' which featured an All Saints track, underscoring the group's indirect contribution to one of the best soundtracks of all time.

    They additionally touch upon the universally renowned British group, Spice Girls, offering a contrasting analysis between the two.

    00:00 Introduction and Topic Reveal
    01:07 Discovering All Saints
    02:11 All Saints' Impact in the UK
    03:55 All Saints vs Spice Girls
    06:15 All Saints' Breakup and Aftermath
    14:39 All Saints' Lack of Success in America
    16:34 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

  • On this episode Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard wrap up their favorite 2023 films across different genres - picking out 'Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret', 'They Cloned Tyrone', 'Polite Society', 'May, December', 'The Blackening', and 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' as top picks.

    They also talk about upcoming 2024 films, notably 'Dune II', 'Maxine', and 'Joker 2'.

    Notable performances by Paul Dano and Mahershala Ali are discussed and they acknowledge the behind-the-scenes efforts by directors.

    They also express their insights into the Oscar prospects of Oppenheimer and Barbie, and provide a critique on films like 'Next Goal Wins'.

    Lastly, they discuss concerns about perceived market oversaturation, low-quality films, three-hour movies and regular box-office hits.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    00:07 Discussing Favorite Films of 2023
    00:19 Reviewing 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret'
    00:43 Highlighting 'They Cloned Tyrone'
    00:52 Rochard's Top Ten Films of 2023
    03:00 Discussing 'Gran Turismo'
    03:49 Jesal's Top 20 Films
    04:15 Discussing 'Triangle of Sadness'
    04:34 Reviewing 'Rye Lane'
    05:19 Discussing 'Tar'
    05:45 Reviewing 'BlackBerry'
    06:06 Discussing 'Knock at the Cabin'
    06:36 Reviewing 'M3gan'
    07:06 Discussing 'The Watcher'
    14:19 Reviewing 'Creed 3'
    27:17 Discussing 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'
    28:42 Reviewing 'Barbie'
    34:36 Discussing 'Oppenheimer'
    41:15 Discussing Favorite Movies and Directors
    41:36 Revisiting Christopher Nolan's Filmography
    41:53 The Dark Knight: A Timeless Classic
    42:00 The Prestige: A Missed Opportunity
    42:21 Critiquing Nolan's Other Films
    43:14 The Impact of Oppenheimer
    43:48 The Emotional Resonance of Oppenheimer
    44:22 Comparing Oppenheimer to Other Nolan Films
    45:12 Discussing Performances in Oppenheimer
    45:43 The Art of Film Interviews
    57:23 Looking Forward to 2024 Film Releases
    58:45 Predicting Future Trends in Film
    01:01:02 Reflecting on 2023 Film Releases
    01:02:29 Anticipating Upcoming Films in 2024
    01:15:10 The Problem with Too Many Films

  • Transatlantic Rebels Podcast: A Deep-Dive into 'Loki' Season Two

    In this episode of Transatlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss season two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) show 'Loki'.

    They share their thoughts on the standout characters and performances, with particular attention given to the roles of Jonathan Majors as Victor Timely (Kang the Conqueror) and Gugu Mbatha Raw.

    They also discuss the series' pacing and narrative, and delve into thematic elements such as artificial intelligence and the idea of rogue AIs.

    Additionally, they compare 'Loki' with other MCU shows and speculate on the future directions of Marvel’s content strategy.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    00:07 Discussion on Loki Season Two
    00:19 Comparing Loki with Other MCU Shows
    00:40 Critique on Loki's Pacing
    02:39 Debate on Jonathan Majors' Performance
    03:05 Appreciation for Tom Hiddleston's Loki
    03:27 Comparing Loki's Storyline with Tony Stark's
    04:13 Predictions for Loki's Future in MCU
    06:44 Discussion on AI in Marvel Universe
    12:30 Favorite Moments from Loki Season 2
    15:14 Appreciation for the Show's Execution and Music
    17:39 Discussing the Theme of the Show
    17:47 Deep Dive into the Finale
    18:02 Behind the Scenes: Episode Five Rewrite
    18:14 Exploring the Finale's Strong Points
    18:22 The Ribbony Stuff and Infinity War Connection
    19:15 Ant Man's Role and the Kang Machine
    19:37 Loki's Transformation and Groundhog Day Scenario
    19:48 Jonathan Majors' Performance as He Who Remains
    20:29 Comparing Kang and Thanos
    21:49 The Threat of Kang
    22:13 Sam Wilson's Potential Against Kang
    25:08 Ranking Marvel Shows
    29:10 Marvel's Risk-Taking and Future Plans
    31:00 Wrapping Up Loki Season 2 Discussion

  • The Transatlantic Rebels Discuss 'The Marvels': Review and Analysis

    In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard engage in a comprehensive review and analysis of 'The Marvels', the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the sequel to 'Captain Marvel'.

    They discuss the unjustified criticism the film has received, particularly focusing on the hostility towards lead actress Brie Larson. Rochard gives an impassioned take on the politics of representation and inclusivity in the film industry, while Jesal offers insights into the narrative structure and character development seen in 'The Marvels'.

    They also touch on the related MCU series, 'Secret Invasion', and express their disappointment in its execution. The conversation wraps up with speculation on the future trajectory of the MCU and the potential influence of 'The Marvels'.

    00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode
    00:22 Discussing the Controversies Surrounding 'The Marvels'
    00:32 The Impact of Insults and Misinterpretations
    01:26 The Challenges of Marketing 'The Marvels'
    02:41 The Consequences of Delayed Release and Director's Shift
    03:53 The Misunderstanding of Movie Making Process
    05:56 The Criticisms and Misjudgments of 'The Marvels'
    07:04 The Strengths and Successes of 'The Marvels'
    07:19 The Importance of Representation in Superhero Movies
    09:33 The Impact of Kamala Khan's Character in 'The Marvels'
    13:12 The Role of Family in 'The Marvels'
    15:36 Discussing Zinobia Shroff's Performance
    15:43 Appreciating the Family Dynamics
    16:05 Marvel and DC Crossover Dreams
    16:25 Comparing Marvel's 'The Marvels' with 'Secret Invasion'
    16:37 Critiquing 'Secret Invasion' and 'Moon Knight'
    17:05 The Dynamic Between Sam Jackson and Nick Fury
    17:19 Marvel's Unique Pacing in 'Eternals' and 'Endgame'
    18:01 Analyzing the Villain's Role and Motivation
    18:55 The Impact of 'Captain Marvel' Comic on the Movie
    19:07 The Hilarious Flirkin Scene
    21:35 The Surprise Appearance of Beast from X-Men
    22:41 The Future of Marvel: Young Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four
    27:46 The Political Undertones in 'The Marvels'
    28:02 The Role of AI in 'The Marvels'
    28:35 The Impact of 'Secret Invasion' on 'The Marvels'
    30:01 Final Thoughts on 'The Marvels'

  • The State of Marvel: A Transatlantic Rebels Podcast Discussion

    In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss the current status of the Marvel Universe.

    They delve into key current events, such as Jonathan Majors' upcoming trial and the potential implications for his character, Kang. The hosts also examine the departure of Destin Daniel Cretton from the Avengers movie project, choosing instead to focus on the Shang-Chi sequel and a new show called Wonder Man.

    The effects of the pandemic and recent strikes on the production and release schedule of Marvel's universe are also explored, suggesting a slowdown may benefit the franchise.

    Lastly, they review Secret Invasion, expressing disappointment in its execution despite its promising cast and storyline.

    00:00 Introduction and Overview
    00:20 Marvel's Recent Developments: Avengers and Shang-Chi
    01:45 The Future of Kang and Jonathan Majors
    03:56 Impact of Strikes and Pandemic on Marvel's Production
    05:31 Marvel's Visual Effects and Production Challenges
    06:36 Marvel's Upcoming Projects and Expectations
    06:41 Discussion on Secret Invasion
    08:28 Marvel's Struggles and Future Prospects
    10:52 The State of Marvel and Fan Reactions
    13:40 Marvel's Successes and Failures
    17:13 The Impact of Marvel on Cinema
    19:23 Conclusion: The Future of Marvel

  • We are the Transatlantic Rebels...

    Episode 159 is here. This time, we're taking a look at the brand new Season 6 of cult TV hit, "Black Mirror".

    There are 5 episodes of varying quality/taste and we review each one, including a score out of 5.

    Black Mirror rarely fails to provoke interesting conversation, so let us know your thoughts!

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    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!

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    Episode 158 is here. This time, we're taking a look at a fantastic new film adaptation of a beloved 1970 novel - "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret."

    (Or as Jesal keeps calling it, "OMG It's Me, Margaret").

    It's a coming of age comedy/drama film directed by Kelly Fremon Craig and starring Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson and Kathy Bates.

    It is absolutely top draw, so let us know your thoughts!

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    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!

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    Episode 157 is here. This time, we're taking a lot at the brand new A24 produced TV series "Beef" on Netflix.

    It's a comedy/drama series starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, and is definitely worth your time.

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    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!

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    Episode 156 is here. This time, we're diving back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and reviewing the 32nd MCU film - "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3".

    It's one of our famed and acclaimed long-forms into what we felt worked well... and some of the controversy surrounding the content.

    We also take an overarching look at Phases 4, 5 and 6. There's a LOT to unpack, so tune in!

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    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!

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    Episode 155 is here. This time, we're discussing the third season of "The Mandalorian" - the Star Wars TV show which has taken the world by storm.

    There is so much to talk about (YES) from Grogu (YES) to the incredible arc of Bo-Katan (YES) to Moff Gideon (NO) to IG12 (YES YES YES).

    Let us know your thoughts!

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    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, podcast producer, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!

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    Episode 154 is here. This time, we're discussing the first season of "Andor" - the Star Wars TV show which is an off-shoot of the off-shoot "Rogue One".

    It's also arguably the first fully "for grown ups" Star Wars show, so there's definitely plenty to talk about.

    Let us know your thoughts!

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    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, podcast producer, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!

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    Episode 153 is here. This time, talking about the brand new film "Air" - directed by Ben Affleck, starring his old chum Matt Damon, as well as Viola Davis and other fantastic actors.

    It's an interesting take upon Michael Jordan's Nike deal with a lot of fascinating talking points, so don't forget to let us know your thoughts!

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    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, podcast producer, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!

  • We are the Transatlantic Rebels...

    Episode 152 is here. This time, we're discussing the latest Star Wars Celebration 2023, held in London for the first time ever - and Jesal was fortunate enough to be THERE!

    We talk about how the day was, including the best parts and various community aspects.

    We also discuss the brand new announcements of 3 new films and Ahsoka, amongst much more.

    Let us know your thoughts!

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    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, podcast producer, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!

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    Episode 151 is here. This time, we're responding the floods of messages asking us to cover the latest M.I.A. album "Mata" (2022).

    Apologies in advance for not being our usual 2 hour forensic deep dive but oh, boy.... This was a wild review - in more ways than one.

    Let us know your thoughts!

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    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, podcast producer, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!

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    Episode 150 is here. This time, we're highlighting a truly wonderful and charming film called "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" (2021).

    There's a lot to cover, and don't forget to let us know your thoughts!

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    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, podcast producer, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!

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    Episode 149 is here. This time, taking a look at the latest Darren Aronofsky film, "The Whale" (2022).

    There's a lot to cover, and don't forget to let us know your thoughts!

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    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!

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    Episode 148 is here. This time, talking about the latest Steven Spielberg film "The Fabelmans" (2022).

    It's an excellently crafted and semi-autobiographical film, with some interesting talking points.

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    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!

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    Episode 147 is here. This time, we're diving back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and reviewing the 31st MCU film - "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania".

    It's one of our famed and acclaimed long-forms into what we felt worked well... and what maybe didn't quite hit the spot.

    We also take an overarching look at Phases 4, 5 and 6. There's a LOT to unpack, so tune in!

    ----------------------

    Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

    Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

    Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

    Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

    Enjoy!