Pop Cultural Quintessentials with Qubed
by Jonathan, Jacob, and Ruben Quiros
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Disclosure Day, The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act, Backrooms, and Masters of the Universe
Jun 17, 2026
1h 30m 32s
Obsession! Sheep Detectives!... and The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Jun 1, 2026
1h 17m 17s
An Urban Daredevil Episode (Rubeflix: Daredevil Born Again Season 2, The Boys Season 5, Mortal Kombat II)
May 26, 2026
39m 17s
Michael, Hokum, Lee Cronin's The Mummy, and a Trailer-Palooza (Clayface, Coyote vs. ACME, and The Odyssey)
May 11, 2026
1h 46m 56s
Rubflix's 2026 TV Round-Up: Invincible Season 4, The Pitt, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Ted Season 2, Company Retreat, and Abbott Elementary
Apr 27, 2026
51m 08s
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| 6/17/26 |  Disclosure Day, The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act, Backrooms, and Masters of the Universe | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.On today's episode, the brothers give their thoughts on the plethora of new releases that have come out since the start of June, including Disclosure Day, Backrooms, and Masters of the Universe. The episode wraps up with a discussion of the emotionally satisfying finale of The Amazing Digital Circus and how the series rates on the whole. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - The Knicks are Champions...God help New York4:54 - Pressure Review (In the Hall)8:22 - I Love Boosters Review (JQ Sidequest)12:08 - The Furious Review (JQ Sidequest)19:55 - Masters of the Universe Review30:15 - Backrooms Review49:56 - Disclosure Day Review1:11:51 - The Amazing Digital Circus Episode 9 and Full Series Review | 1h 30m 32s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 |  Obsession! Sheep Detectives!... and The Mandalorian and Grogu.✨ | pop culturefilm reviews+4 | — | Is God IsThe Mandalorian+3 | — | pop culturefilm reviews+5 | — | 1h 17m 17s | |
| 5/26/26 |  An Urban Daredevil Episode (Rubeflix: Daredevil Born Again Season 2, The Boys Season 5, Mortal Kombat II)✨ | DaredevilThe Boys+3 | — | Daredevil Born AgainThe Boys+1 | — | DaredevilThe Boys+3 | — | 39m 17s | |
| 5/11/26 |  Michael, Hokum, Lee Cronin's The Mummy, and a Trailer-Palooza (Clayface, Coyote vs. ACME, and The Odyssey)✨ | movie reviewstrailer discussions+3 | — | The MummyDeep Water+9 | — | film reviewstrailer reviews+3 | — | 1h 46m 56s | |
| 4/27/26 |  Rubflix's 2026 TV Round-Up: Invincible Season 4, The Pitt, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Ted Season 2, Company Retreat, and Abbott Elementary✨ | TV reviewsInvincible Season 4+5 | — | Invincible Season 4The Pitt+6 | — | TV Round-UpInvincible+5 | — | 51m 08s | |
| 4/14/26 |  The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Drama, They Will Kill You, and the Mystery Box of J.J. Abrams✨ | movie reviewspop culture+5 | — | J.J. Abrams' Bad RobotThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie+3 | — | Super Mario Galaxy MovieThe Drama+5 | — | 1h 31m 48s | |
| 3/30/26 |  Project Hail Mary, The Amazing Digital Circus Episode 8, Ready or Not 2, Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer, and Dune: Part 3 Trailer✨ | movie reviewstrailer discussions+3 | — | Project Hail MaryReady or Not 2: Here I Come+4 | — | Project Hail MaryReady or Not 2+4 | — | 1h 39m 00s | |
| 3/14/26 |  The Bride!, Hoppers, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Final Trailer✨ | film reviewspop culture+4 | — | The Bride!Hoppers+2 | — | The Bride!Hoppers+3 | — | 58m 09s | |
| 3/9/26 |  Ruben's Oscar Picks (98th Academy Awards)✨ | Academy Awardspredictions+3 | RubenRuben Quiros | — | — | Oscar picksAcademy Awards+3 | — | 35m 40s | |
| 3/4/26 |  Paramount Won...Smiling Friends is Done...Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die✨ | pop culturefilm reviews+5 | — | ParamountWarner Brothers+9 | — | ParamountWarner Brothers+5 | — | 1h 23m 31s | |
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| 2/24/26 |  The Muppet Show Special, Wonder Man, Iron Lung, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Arco, Scarlet, Is This Thing On?✨ | movie reviewspop culture+3 | — | The Muppet Show SpecialWonder Man+7 | — | Muppet ShowWonder Man+4 | — | 57m 47s | |
| 2/5/26 |  2026 Most Anticipated Movies | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. James Knowles joins us as we continue the tradition of discussing the 2026 movie calendar all together. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Opening2:13 - January and February17:28 - March and April26:50 - May-July48:57 - August-October58:15 - November and December1:19:29 - Most Anticipated of 20261:27:21 - JQ and Mario in Spain (thumbnail) | 1h 32m 41s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 |  Qubed's Top Films of 2025 | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. In this episode, the brothers each separately give their top movies of 2025 lists (JQ once again overachieved and also gives his top 10 worst movies).Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Statement on Minneapolis 3:31 - JQ's Top 10 Best (and Worst ) Movies Lists36:30 - Jacob's Top 5 Best Movies List45:34 - Ruben's Top 10 Best Movies List | 1h 17m 46s | ||||||
| 1/10/26 |  2025 Wrap Up (Stranger Things 5, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Marty Supreme, Zootopia 2, FNAF 2, Hamnet, Smiling Friends Season 3, and Netflix Buying Warner Brothers) | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.We're wrapping up 2025...in 2026. As always, better late than never.In this episode, Qubed discuss all the films and shows that they watched in the final part of 2025 (Stranger Things 5, Avatar Fire and Ash, Marty Supreme, Zootopia 2, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Sentimental Value, Hamnet, and Smiling Friends Season 3). The brothers also give their thoughts on the proposed merger between Netflix Buying and Warner Brothers.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - A Venezuelan Monkey's Paw3:41 - Marty Supreme Review21:22 - Zootopia 2 Review26:10 - Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Review29:36 - Smiling Friends Season 3 Review38:45 - Sentimental Value Review45:24 - Hamnet Review57:19 - Stranger Things 5 Review1:19:41 - Avatar: Fire and Ash Review1:37:33 - Proposed Netflix-WB Merger | 1h 51m 48s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 |  Wicked: For Good, The Running Man, Predator: Badlands, Wake Up Dead Man, Pluribus, and State-Sponsored Rush Hour 4 | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.It's another edition of Squared since Jacob is busy with finals. We begin the episode with JQ discussing the latest films he's watched on his own in his Unsponsored Royal Sidequests (including Rental Family and Keeper). Then, Ruben gives his thoughts on Vince Gilligan's latest, Pluribus, and on Wake Up Dead Man. After that, Ruben and Jonathan both give their thoughts on Predator: Badlands, The Running Man, and Wicked: For Good. Finally, the two brothers discuss the latest in movie news, including the disturbing development of state-sponsored Rush Hour 4.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Avatar Fire and Ash First Reaction4:20 - Little Amélie or the Character of Rain Review (JQ Sidequest)7:38 - Rental Family Review (JQ Sidequest)10:41 - Keeper Review (JQ Sidequest)17:22 - Quick Die My Love Review (JQ Sidequest)21:43 - Pluribus Review (In the Hall)27:29 - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Review (In the Hall)36:46 - Predator: Badlands Review45:13 - The Running Man Review54:17 - Wicked: For Good Review1:15:20 - Zootopia 2: 4th Biggest Worldwide Box Office Opening Ever1:17:23 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Casting1:19:13 - Moana Live Action and Project Hail Mary Trailers123:55 - State-Sponsored Rush Hour 4 | 1h 31m 46s | ||||||
| 11/12/25 |  Frankenstein, Peacemaker Season 2, Bugonia, Shelby Oaks, Roofman, and A House of Dynamite | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.Jacob is back and we're playing catch up! First, Ruben gives his thoughts on A House of Dynamite and Frankenstein. Then, Ruben is joined by Jacob as they finally give their review of Peacemaker Season 2. Next, Jonathan and Ruben give their thoughts on Roofman, Bugonia, and Shelby Oaks. Finally, the three brothers discuss a bunch of recent movie news stories (the Call of Duty movie, the Michael Jackson biopic trailer, the WB merger wars, etc.).Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Fantasy Football?3:31 - A House of Dynamite Review9:38 - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein Review16:49 - Peacemaker Season 2 Review29:45 - Roofman Review35:58 - Bugonia Review45:15 - Shelby Oaks Review59:54 - Gremlins 3 is a go1:01:48 - Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg join the Call of Duty movie1:05:11 - Star Trek 4 is officially dead1:10:30 - Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz returning for The Mummy 41:11:58 - Nintendo has more movies in development1:15:43 - Michael drops first trailer1:22:11 - WB Merger Wars (Skydance, Comcast, and Netflix) | 1h 30m 57s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 |  Tron: Ares, The Smashing Machine, Good Fortune, Good Boy, and Blue Moon | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.With Jacob still MIA, Ruben and Jonathan continue to hold down the fort (to varying degrees of success. First, Jonathan gives his thoughts on The Smashing Machine, Blue Moon, and Good Boy. Then, Ruben gives his review of Good Fortune before the brothers dive into the latest movie news. Finally, they wrap up the podcast discussing the latest attempt by Hollywood to force Jared Leto upon us, Tron: Ares.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Why is there no Halloween episode this year?2:55 - The Smashing Machine Review (JQ Sidequest)10:11 - Blue Moon Review (JQ Sidequest)17:55 - Good Boy Review (JQ Sidequest)23:26 - Good Fortune Review (In the Hall)30:21 - Joseph Kosinski's Miami Vice Casting33:08 - Skydance wants to buy Warner Brothers36:13 - Scarlett Johansson Joining the Live-Action Tangled Disney Remake39:31 - Live Action Jetsons42:05 - Tron: Ares Review | 59m 28s | ||||||
| 10/5/25 |  One Battle After Another, Caught Stealing, The Long Walk, and Marvel Zombies Reviews. Plus, there's a new Simpsons movie?! | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.Yay we're back from another long hiatus...After over a month off from the podcast, Ruben and Jonathan have a lot of ground to cover (Jacob is out of commission with classes). They go through the Emmy results and the latest movie news (including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Man of Tomorrow, and The Simpsons Movie 2). They also give a bunch of reviews for the latest movie and shows that have been released in the interim (including One Battle After Another, Caught Stealing, The Long Walk, and Marvel Zombies). It's a longer episode, but we promise it's worth it...probably...maybe...Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Ending the Hiatus...Again2:32 - 77th Primetime Emmy Awards Recap9:36 - Twinless Review (JQ Sidequest)14:17 - Marvel Zombies Review (In the Hall)22:29 - The Muppets Show is Returning26:43 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Announced33:49 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Review39:54 - The Simpsons Movie 2 Announced44:50 - Man of Tomorrow Announced47:03 - Caught Stealing Review58:44 - The Long Walk Review1:11:04 - One Battle After Another Review | 1h 42m 23s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 |  Together with Weapons like The Naked Gun | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. We're back...after another long hiatus...and late once again... Anyways, in this episode, the brothers give their thoughts on the August movie releases, including Together, Weapons, and The Naked Gun. They wrap up the podcast by having a discussion about Marvel news and the studio's future. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - This opening has been edited for content1:49 - Highest 2 Lowest Review (JQ Sidequest)8:22 - Eddington Review (JQ Sidequest)11:58 - Sorry Baby Review (JQ Sidequest)15:24 - Shin Godzilla Re-Release Review (JQ Sidequest)20:32 - The Naked Gun Review30:59 - Together Review39:34 - Weapons Review1:00:12 - Marvel News (Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers Doomsday) | 1h 17m 32s | ||||||
| 7/30/25 |  The Superman and Fantastic Four Review! (along with Predator Killer of Killers and KPop Demon Hunters) | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. We finally give our review for Superman! The brothers also give their thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Finally, we discuss two great animated streaming movies that just came out: Predator: Killer of Killers and KPop Demon Hunters. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Finally getting started!5:20 - Predator: Killer of Killers Review14:32 - KPop Demon Hunters Review25:41 - Superman Review52:16 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps1:32:22 - A Post Credits Scene? | 1h 35m 00s | ||||||
| 7/14/25 |  The Not Superman Review (28 Years Later, F1, and Ballerina Reviews) | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Jacob is back and today we are playing catchup! I'd like to say we will be more on top of things this summer, but I've made that promise last summer and well... The goal is to improve, but I won't promise it this time. Anyways, look at the timestamps below to look at all the latest movies and television that we reviewed in this episode.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Welcome to The Not Superman Review4:14 - Elio Review9:50 - Life of Chuck Review13:37 - Project Hail Mary (Book and Trailer Review)19:52 - Jon Bernthal's Punisher joins Spider-Man: Brand New Day28:35 - 28 Years Later Review50:47 - Ballerina Review1:02:08 - F1 Review | 1h 23m 07s | ||||||
| 6/19/25 |  Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, Final Destination Bloodlines, Phineas and Ferb Revival, Andor, The Last of Us Season 2, and Wicked: For Good Trailer Review | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Jacob is back and today we are playing catchup! I'd like to say we will be more on top of things this summer, but I've made that promise last summer and well... The goal is to improve, but I won't promise it this time. Anyways, look at the timestamps below to look at all the latest movies and television that we reviewed in this episode. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - A List3:00 - Andor Season 2 Review (Rubflix)10:34 - The Last of Us Season 2 Review (Rubflix)19:23 - Bring Her Back Review (JQ Sidequest)23:25 - The Phoenician Scheme Review (JQ Sidequest)30:54 - Phineas and Ferb Revival Review40:10 - Brad Bird is NOT directing Incredibles 342:46 - Wicked: For Good Trailer Review50:01 - Friendship Review58:38 - Final Destination Bloodlines Review1:14:57 - Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Review | 1h 36m 43s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 |  Thunderbolts*, The Accountant 2, and 10 Year Retrospectives for Furious 7 and Avengers Age of Ultron | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob* (James Knowles), and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. With Jacob taking his finals, Ruben and Jonathan are once again joined by honorary Quiros brother James Knowles. First, Ruben gives his thoughts on The Accountant 2. Next, the three give their thoughts on crazy movie blurbs and the possibility of WB splitting. Then, Qubed (and James) give their retrospective thoughts on Furious 7 and Avengers Age of Ultron on their tenth anniversaries. Finally, they have a extensive discussion about the spectacular Thunderbolts* movie (spoiler-free and then spoiler-filled).Episode Timestamps:0:00 - American Pope!2:18 - The Accountant 2 Review (Ruben In the Hall)8:43 - Funny Movie Blurbs (These are all real.)17:13 - Warner Brothers may split in two20:12 - Furious 7 (10 year retrospective)25:11 - Avengers Age of Ultron (10 year retrospective)42:23 - Thunderbolts* Review1:02:20 - Thunderbolts* Spoiler Discussion | 1h 33m 28s | ||||||
| 5/1/25 |  Sinners, Warfare, Death of a Unicorn, and Princess Mononoke Reviews | Jonathan (JQ), J̶a̶c̶o̶b̶, James Knowles, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. With Jacob studying hard for his finals, Ruben and Jonathan are joined by honorary Quiros brother James Knowles. Ruben first gives his thoughts on Drop. Then, Jonathan discusses his latest movie side quests: Hell of a Summer, The Legend of Ochi, and Magazine Dreams. Next, Jonathan and Ruben are joined by James and they give their thoughts on Death of a Unicorn, Warfare, and the Princess Mononoke re-release. Finally, the three give their thoughts on Ryan Coogler's masterwork, Sinners.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Opening2:27 - Drop Review (Ruben In the Hall)6:58 - Hell of a Summer Review (JQ Sidequest)11:32 - The Legend of Ochi Review (JQ Sidequest)14:09 - Magazine Dreams Review (JQ Sidequest)19:02 - Enter Knowles...22:40 - Death of a Unicorn Review26:56 - Warfare Review49:11 - Princess Mononoke Review59:00 - Sinners Review | 1h 27m 34s | ||||||
| 3/26/25 |  Invincible Season 3, Mickey 17, The Day the Earth Blew Up, Novocaine, Black Bag, The Penguin, and The Electric State Reviews | Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. With the three brothers back together, we first reveal a new segment to cover all the streaming television that is coming out now. Journey into Rubeflix for the first time, where this week Ruben reviews Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and The Penguin. Next, Ruben and Jonathan give reviews of Black Bag, Novocaine, and The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Then, Jacob and Ruben give their thoughts on Invincible Season 3 and The Electric State. Finally, the episode ends with all three brothers giving their thoughts on Mickey 17. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Avengers Disclaimer1:19 - Opening5:32 - Rubeflix: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man10:31 - Rubeflix: The Penguin15:21 - Black Bag Review24:04 - Novocaine Review36:03 - The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Review48:05 - Invincible Season 3 Review1:02:23 - The Electric State Review1:09:54 - Mickey 17 Review | 1h 25m 52s | ||||||
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