Next Take Podcast

This week on Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel and RJ are joined by special guest Keith to break down 15 must-watch movies before Avengers: Doomsday, the return of 50 Cent’s G-Unit sneakers with Reebok, and the growing “No Disc, No Buy” movement as gamers push back in support of physical media.Disney+ is helping Marvel fans prepare for Avengers: Doomsday with an official watchlist featuring 15 movies and shows considered important viewing before the massive MCU crossover.The lineup reaches across more than two decades of Marvel history, including X-Men, X2, The Avengers, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Loki, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Deadpool & Wolverine, Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. (Via Source: Deadline - Deadline — 15 Movies & Shows to Watch Before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ )More than two decades after becoming a staple of early-2000s hip-hop and sneaker culture, 50 Cent and Reebok are bringing back the iconic G-Unit G6 sneakers. Originally released in 2003 during the massive success of Get Rich or Die Tryin’, the G6 became an important part of G-Unit’s growing influence beyond music. The 2026 release stays faithful to the original, bringing back the classic white leather and suede construction, red, white and blue accents, G-Unit branding and icy outsole. With nostalgia for 2000s fashion continuing to grow, the return gives longtime fans a chance to revisit an era while introducing one of hip-hop’s most memorable sneaker collaborations to a new generation. (Via Source: GQ - Read the GQ article )The “No Disc, No Buy” movement is taking its protest against PlayStation to the next level. With growing concerns over Sony’s reported plans to move away from physical game discs, some PlayStation fans are joining the #PSBlackout, a week-long boycott calling on players to step away from PlayStation consoles, games, services, and purchases.In this discussion, we break down why the “No Disc, No Buy Army” is fighting to preserve physical games, what the boycott hopes to accomplish, and whether refusing to buy or play PlayStation games can actually convince Sony to reconsider its digital-first future. We also examine what the disappearance of physical games could mean for game ownership, collecting, used games, preservation, and consumer choice. (Via Source: Gameradar - Read the GamesRadar report )Streaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:Website: https://solo.to/nexttakepodcastEpisode Produced By: Mikel MilesUploaded By: Mikel Miles

This week on Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka break down the case of a Newcastle man fined $5,000 for hunting coyotes, a reality TV personality who reportedly lost $1.6 million in a contractor scam, and cap off the episode with a passionate true crime rant.A Newcastle, Ontario man has been fined $5,000 and handed a six-month hunting licence suspension after pleading guilty to illegally hunting coyotes at night near Pickering. According to Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources, a conservation officer investigating gunshots after legal hunting hours located Jason Bosse with a dead coyote and a high-powered rifle equipped with a thermal scope. Investigators later searched digital recordings stored on the scope and uncovered additional footage showing nighttime coyote hunting. The case raises questions about Ontario’s hunting regulations, the use of thermal technology and the consequences hunters can face for operating outside legal hunting hours. (via Source: Ontario Newsroom - Ontario Newsroom — Individual Fined for Illegal Night Hunting )The story appears to be about Sandy Yawn, star of Below Deck Mediterranean, and her wife Leah Shafer. Yawn said they put about $1.6 million into building a home in Florida that was left unfinished. More recent reporting says they were among multiple families who alleged they were defrauded by contractor Spencer Calvert. (Via Source: Fox News - Fox News — “Below Deck” Captain Sandy says she and wife lost “all of our money” in alleged $1.6M contractor scam )Streaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:Website: https://solo.to/nexttakepodcastEpisode Produced By: Tanyka Uploaded By: Mikel Miles

This week on Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel & RJ take an in-depth look at Saros, breaking down the game’s gameplay, visuals, story, and overall direction while sharing their thoughts on whether it has what it takes to become one of PlayStation’s next standout titles.From the creators of Returnal comes SAROS, Housemarque’s dark sci-fi action experience built for PlayStation 5. Players step into the role of Arjun Devraj, a determined Soltari Enforcer searching for answers on the mysterious planet Carcosa, where an ominous eclipse has transformed the world and threatens everyone caught in its path. Featuring fast-paced third-person combat, intense boss battles, permanent progression, evolving environments, and atmospheric storytelling, SAROS builds on Housemarque’s signature action while introducing a new universe filled with mystery, danger, and psychological tension.Streaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:Website: https://solo.to/nexttakepodcastEpisode Produced By: Tanyka & MikelUploaded By: Mikel Miles

This week on Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka take an in-depth look at H.H. Holmes, one of the most notorious figures in American criminal history. They explore his disturbing crimes, the myths and mysteries surrounding his story, and how his legacy continues to fascinate true-crime audiences more than a century later.Explore the disturbing story of H.H. Holmes, born Herman Webster Mudgett, one of the most infamous criminals of the late 19th century. Operating primarily in Chicago, Holmes became known not only for murder but also for fraud, deception, and elaborate financial schemes. His story became closely associated with a mysterious three-story Chicago building later sensationalized as the “Murder Castle.” While popular accounts have described secret rooms, traps, and horrific methods of killing inside the building, historians have questioned many of these claims, noting that newspapers of the era often exaggerated Holmes’ crimes. What is known is that Holmes was eventually convicted of murdering his business associate Benjamin Pitezel and was executed in Philadelphia in 1896. (via Source: Smithsonian Magazine - Smithsonian Magazine — The Enduring Mystery of H.H. Holmes, America's “First” Serial Killer )Streaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:Website: https://solo.to/nexttakepodcastEpisode Produced By: Mikel MilesUploaded By: Mikel Miles

This week on Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka break down the latest developments in Andrew and Tristan Tate’s extradition case, examine Mike Clum’s The Sick Mind of EDP445 documentary, and discuss the disturbing allegations, controversies, and bigger questions surrounding both stories.Andrew and Tristan Tate are at the center of an escalating international legal battle as they fight extradition from the United States to the United Kingdom. The brothers were arrested in Miami in July 2026 and remain in federal custody while British authorities seek their extradition over multiple criminal charges, including allegations of rape, assault and trafficking-related offences. The Tate brothers have denied wrongdoing and are challenging the extradition proceedings. With legal cases spanning the United States, United Kingdom and Romania, the situation continues to develop as courts determine what happens next. (Via Source: Retuer)In The Sick Mind of EDP445, filmmaker Mike Clum takes an in-depth look at the disturbing downfall of former YouTube personality EDP445. The documentary explores his rise to internet fame, the serious allegations and controversies that destroyed his online career, and his life after becoming one of the internet’s most infamous figures. Through interviews, recreated moments, and investigative storytelling, the film raises larger questions about internet fame, accountability, predator-catching culture, and what happens when online notoriety crosses into troubling real-world behavior.Streaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:Website: https://solo.to/nexttakepodcastEpisode Produced By: Mikel MilesUploaded By: Mikel Miles

This week on Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel & RJ explore the debate over whether LEGO is really just for kids or has become just as popular with adults, unpack a controversy surrounding trading card games, and take a closer look at the rise of questionable and sometimes completely fake—Top 10 lists.LEGO has traditionally been viewed as a children's toy, but today, the iconic building bricks have become just as popular as a hobby and collectible for adults. From simple sets designed to encourage creativity and imagination in children to massive 18+ builds featuring architecture, cars, movies, art, gaming and pop culture, LEGO has expanded far beyond the toy aisle.conversation turns to the booming world of trading card games and one increasingly controversial question: Are trading cards collectibles meant to be enjoyed, or have they become legitimate investments?. From Pokémon and other popular trading card games to rare graded cards selling for extraordinary prices, the hobby has attracted collectors, resellers, speculators, and investors looking for the next valuable card. But unlike traditional investments, trading cards can be highly speculative—their value can depend on rarity, condition, grading, nostalgia, demand, and changing collector trends.Streaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:Website: https://solo.to/nexttakepodcastEpisode Produced By: Mikel MilesUploaded By: Mikel Miles

This week on Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka dive into three thought-provoking stories making headlines: a man who says he fell in love with Google’s Gemini AI, a legal injunction targeting serial sperm donors, and the latest developments surrounding Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program.A relationship with artificial intelligence took a disturbing turn after a Florida man reportedly developed a deep emotional and romantic attachment to Google Gemini. According to a lawsuit filed by his father, Jonathan Gavalas came to believe the AI was more than just a chatbot, raising serious questions about emotional dependency, AI safeguards, and what can happen when the line between human connection and artificial intelligence begins to blur.A controversial sperm-donation case in Quebec has raised serious questions about fertility fraud, donor limits, and the rights of donor-conceived children. A mother of four took legal action against two men—identified in court proceedings as Philippe Normand and Dominik Seelos—alleging they misled her about the extent of their sperm donations and concealed their father-son relationship.Streaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:Website: https://solo.to/nexttakepodcastEpisode Produced By: Tanyka & MikelUploaded By: Mikel Miles

This week on Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel & RJ dive into Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, breaking down the gameplay, combat mechanics, character roster, and overall experience while discussing whether Marvel’s latest fighting game delivers on the hype.Mikel and RJ break down the gameplay, character roster, presentation, fighting mechanics, and overall experience while discussing what works, what could be improved, and whether MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls delivers something fresh for Marvel fans and fighting-game players. From assembling the ultimate Marvel team to mastering combos and character synergies, we’re giving our full thoughts on one of 2026’s biggest new fighting games.Streaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:Website: https://solo.to/nexttakepodcastEpisode Produced By: Mikel MilesUploaded By: Mikel Miles

This week on Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka discuss the chilling story of Jack the Ripper, exploring the infamous unsolved murders that terrorized Victorian London and the mystery that continues to fascinate the world more than a century later.In 1888, a series of brutal murders terrorized London’s East End and became forever associated with the mysterious figure known as Jack the Ripper. Despite an extensive police investigation and countless theories about the killer’s identity, the case was never definitively solvedStreaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:Website: https://solo.to/nexttakepodcastEpisode Produced By: Tanyka & MikelUploaded By: Mikel Miles