Easing listeners into autumn with the promise of film talk, streaming picks, and gaming gossip.

The featured soundtrack is a long-awaited classic: Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1. James Gunn turned a cassette into a cinematic heartbeat, transforming retro hits like “Hooked on a Feeling” and “Come and Get Your Love” into a cultural revival. The mixtape reignited global love for 1970s pop and soul, proving nostalgia could still move mountains (and top the charts).

On the film front, Zootopia 2 sees Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde unravel a serpentine conspiracy that threatens their city, while Now You See Me 3 reunites the Four Horsemen for another twisty heist under Ruben Fleischer’s direction. Over at the Kinepolis box office, Stitch Head tops the Luxembourg charts, a charming animated gothic adventure based on Guy Bass’s children’s book (Melissa Dalton has an interview on RTL Play) Followed closely by The Battle of Baktan Cross, The Black Phone 2, and Regretting You.

In movie news, KPop Demon Hunters 2 has been confirmed for Netflix, set to expand the breakout hit’s musical mythology by 2029. Gremlins 3 is officially in development with Chris Columbus and Steven Spielberg steering the revival, while Lionsgate’s Michael biopic faces speculation about being split into two films. Meanwhile, Steps' “mini-review” of Slow Horses Season 5 finds the Apple TV+ spy series in fine form tense, darkly funny, and powered by outstanding performances from Gary Oldman and breakout star Christopher Chung as Roddy Ho, despite a few narrative stretches.

Streaming highlights include The Night Manager’s long-awaited second season, Down Cemetery Road starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, and Netflix’s Seven Dials, a stylish Agatha Christie mystery adaptation. Each promises intrigue, espionage, or elegant chaos, depending on your taste.

Gaming wraps up the episode with Nintendo expanding into film with its own “Cinematic Universe,” Soulja Boy facing plagiarism controversy over his new handheld console, and whispers of a Saints Row prequel from the series’ original creator. Lowe signs off with the week’s “Fun Film Fact”, that Mel Brooks’ Silent Movie features just one spoken word: “Non.”

Another packed episode where nostalgia, news, and nonsense blend into perfect radio chaos. all tied together by the unstoppable groove of Guardians of the Galaxy - Awesome Mix Vol.1.

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