We're back with our end of year tradition: in this year-end review episode, we discuss our experiences and insights from the year 2025 in pop culture, focusing on various media including TV shows, movies, and books. Along the way, we dive into Alien: Earth and Welcome to Derry, Zack brings us a recommendation from the dark street of NoirFest, and we learn about Frank's newfound respect for John Cena.

This is our Part 1 of our annual Year End/New Year, so be sure to come back next to to find out what (hopefully soon to be favorite) things we are most looking forward to in 2026!

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After 17 years, Marvel’s first family has finally made their MCU debut! Based on the beloved characters created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the much anticipated The Fantastic Four: First Steps is currently playing in theatres, and Let Me Know How It Is has their review. Listen to Frank, Clifton, and Zack as they discuss everything about the film: from the cast, to the film’s look, to new takes on long time comic staples like the Thing and Silver Surfer, we get into it all. And of course we will speculate and theorize about what impact and implications The Fantastic Four: First Steps will have on the greater MCU.

Be aware, this is a spoiler-filled review.

You can find episode notes, along with all of our past episodes, at letmeknowhowitis.com

You can find us on Bluesky and Threads

And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

Superman is back in theatres with the conveniently named new film Superman written and directed by James Gunn. The DCU is officially underway and we at Let Me Know How It Is tell you all what we thought of the new film starring Rachel Brosnahan, Nicolas Holt, Edi Gathegi, Skyler Gisondo, and David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. It’s all here, covering Superman, Krypto, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor in addition to some thoughts about where the future of the DCU is headed.

Be aware, this is a spoiler-filled review.

You can find episode notes, along with all of our past episodes, at letmeknowhowitis.com

You can find us on Bluesky and Threads

And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.