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MARVEL THE DEFENDERS
Netflix Original Series

Netflix Originals has been the go to destination for a number of your favorite Marvel characters
and with a number of series in this category coming out, we're excited to see this world come to life with individual series as well as when they mix within their stories.

Marvel The Defenders is a limited series based on the Marvel Comics characters Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist, who form this superhero team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

HOMECOMING
Gimlet Media

Sometimes you have things to do and when you can't think of music you want to hear on your Spotify account, it's time to put a podcast into your rotation. We're always listening to a number of great shows and earlier this year we stumbled upon Homecoming.

We listen to a number of well produced podcasts, but the special aspect of this one is the fact that it takes place within snippets of conversation whether it's happening in realtime, a flashback, a recording, etc. Although the second season is currently being released, even the very first episode throws you into a world that you're not sure what's going on. It doesn't help that a number of the characters are also confused as many have memory loss!

The story surrounds the military, its soldiers
and those that were hired to extract information from these soldiers! You take
a journey with those that are hired to learn about the soldiers and realize that everyone is receiving partial information and what the morality is for those that are trying to help the soldiers versus those that will do anything at any cost to move up the ladder. This season, there is a book that can be read online that follows the journey of one of the main soldiers so that you can understand more backstory on what is taking place.

This psychological thriller is voiced by David Schwimmer, Catherine Keener, Michael Cera and Oscar Isaac.

DIFFICULT PEOPLE
Hulu Original

Welcome to the third season of Hulu Originals' Difficult People. If you haven't caught up, it's a good time to do so as the 3rd season continues to look at the world of Julie and Billy, aspiring comedians who are 30-somethings living in NYC. While they wait to be the versions of themselves that they believe they should be, they have their day jobs while thinking bitterly of their friends who are living their best lives.

This duo performs at local comedy clubs together and live a life where everything is viewed from their vantage point like an ongoing selfie. By day, Julie is a TV blogger and her friend is a waiter. This season, as always, has a number of celebrities that flow through this 30 minute series, and this season, you can expect a number of jokes about the current political climate from their vantage point of course.

Read more from the Aug Issue and see Bingely Streaming in mag.

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OZARK

Netflix

Jason Bateman and Laura Linney star in Ozark, a Netflix Original show that debuts this month. Marty (Bateman) is a financial planner who is married to Wendy (Linney) who suddenly relocates from a Chicago suburb to a summer resort community in the Missouri Ozarks. After a money laundering scheme goes wrong, Marty must pay off a debt to a Mexican drug lord.

TANIS

PRA/Spotify

A thriller told via a podcast which mixes fact and fiction together is a great way to prepare yourself with TANIS. With a number of characters, twists with the plot, bonus episodes and more - this podcast is the perfect show to listen to when you're in the middle of work, commuting or simply want to step away.

The journey of finding the information and how the characters on the show interact with one another is another series of layers that add to your enjoyment. As is the case with most podcasts, there is a bonus show where Rabbits is revealed along with an excerpt to get you ready to subscribe to this new podcast.

THE SECRET TO VICTORY
Gimlet Media/Gatorade/Spotify

Athletes train long hours for those moments that we see them on the field. The Secret to Victory looks at athletes that are on top of their game, but how one moment that took place during their gameday, changed their lives. This branded podcast, in partner-ship with Gimlet Media and Gatorade, includes interviews with Eli and Peyton Manning on their first season, Serena Williams and more. The show focuses on how these athletes and more took their
heartache in their sport to become legends and icons. They take their challenges and allow this to fuel them for their future successes.

The Secret to Victory is hosted by ESPN writer and former NFL player Domonique Foxworth.

Read more from the July issue and see Bingely Streaming in mag.

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GLOW

Netflix

When you think about wrestling, you think about the 80's when it was becoming a part of pop culture! Netflix takes us on a journey of the early days with this comedy which looks at the women of the sport in Glow. From metallic outfts, spandex, crimped hair, big hair and Hollywood misfits that are full of personalitiy and of course, the sport of wrestling - this has something for everyone.

MOGUL
Gimlet Media/Spotify

When we started listening to Mogul's podcast, we couldn't stop hearing about the birth of a number of hip-hop legends that Chris Lighty came across as he built talented performers into global sensations, as well as moguls whose brands partnered with a number of corporations.

Through the stories of talents as well as Chris' own words, listeners also become acquainted with the man himself through his journey in the early days of hip-hop through major labels, as well as launching his own label and highlighting his marketing genius.

In the midst of his greatness, we also learn that Chris Lighty battled a number of demons that
would eventually end his life and leave a legacy of a roadmap that entertainers to this day utilize beyond the music.

REPLY ALL
Gimlet Media/Spotify

Reply All is a podcast about the Internet. The topics that come across each episode span from how Pizza Rat came about, hijacked Uber accounts that are sold on the dark web, and more. A number of episodes also circle back to previous ones to provide updates on stories that they have researched. As we binged a number of episodes, we got the hang of the eclectic conversations and the approach of the team that's always trying to find the truth.

For those that are starting out, we suggest starting at the beginning and as many episodes are around a half hour or so, it's perfect to enjoy while getting work done or during your commute.

Read more from the June Issue and see Bingely Streaming in mag.