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The Nerdpocalypse - Nerd News and Opinion

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Geek out with The Nerdpocalypse, the ultimate podcast for movie and TV news, reviews, and sharp-witted commentary on everything from blockbuster hits to hidden gems. We break down the latest in Hollywood, from superhero movies and sci-fi epics to streaming series and cult classics. With hilarious insights, deep dives into pop culture, and unfiltered opinions, we keep you entertained while covering the trends shaping the entertainment industry. Whether you're into Marvel, DC, Star Wars, or the next big Netflix obsession, we’ve got you covered. Subscribe now for your weekly dose of nerdy entertainment news and reviews!










Episodes

The Marvels - Movie Review (SPOILER FREE)

Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers) gets her powers entangled with those of Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work together to save the universe.

Nov 10, 202329 min

Episode 580: IT'S OVER...for NOW!!! (SAG-AFTRA strike, Gen V, Zelda live-action, & Marvel 2025)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss the finale of Gen V season finale, SAG-AFTRA strike finally comes to an end, Nintendo makes it official - Zelda live-action movie is in the works, WB shelves a completed film starring John Cena, Disney+ and Hulu to merge in US, Marvel Studios pushes some films to 2025, trailers for The Last Airbender, Reacher S2, Masters of the Air, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Echo, and much more! CHECKED OUT Gen V - Season 1 Pig The Marvels TOP...

Nov 10, 20232 hr 1 min

Episode 579: Is Marvel is Done...No (CW's DC Era, Crisis at Marvel Studios, & Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Netflix’s Pain Hustlers, The Exorcist: Believer, the ending of the CW’s DC era with Superman & Lois, TV revivals, Disney to gain full control of Hulu in deal with Comcast, huge article about the crisis at Marvel Studios, trailers for FX’s Shogun, The Fall Guy, Manodrome, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and much more! CHECKED OUT Pain Hustlers The Exorcist: Believer TOPICS - Section 1 End of The CW’s DC Era: ‘Superman &...

Nov 03, 20232 hr 58 min

Episode 578: The TVA Loom is a Comic and Business Device (Loki, Daredevil, & Martin Scorsese)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Bill Burr's Old Dads, Loki season 2 so far (Ep1-4), GenZ would like less sex in their tv and movie programming, rumored Thor 5 in development, Blacula reboot/sequel is in the works, Robert Kirkman comments on the long wait for a live-action Invincible movie, a new writer and directors have been announced for Daredevil: Born Again, people are adding intermission into Martin Scorsese's latest film without permission, Jonathan Major...

Oct 28, 20232 hr 48 min

Episode 577: The MCU is now an Awkward Teenager (The Marvels, Gen V, & Jon Stewart canceled)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss the changing release dates for Marvel's Deadpool 3 and Captain America: Brave New World, indepth discussion about the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Boys spinoff series Gen V gets renewed for a 2nd season on Amazon, Best Buy will no longer sell Blu Ray and DVDs in store or online, opening weekend prediction for the MCU's next film, The Marvels, Gweneth Paltrow weights in on the nepo babies conversation, The P...

Oct 20, 20232 hr 43 min

Episode 576: Your Murtaugh Is Showing (Loki, Ricky and Morty, Daredevil: Born Again)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss their thoughts on The Continental, Strays, Loki season 2, Dan Harmon's Rick and Morty to be adapted to live-action with Zack Snyder's possible involvement, Miramax acquires the TV rights to the Halloween franchise and is looking to possibly make a cinematic universe with the property, the Golden Globes announces two new categories for awards this year, the Marvel Cinematic Universe upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series fires all ...

Oct 13, 20232 hr 36 min

Episode 575: But That's the Point (Ahsoka Ep8, Chris Rock's MLK Jr. Biopic, GenV)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Saw X, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, The Boys' spinoff series, GenV, Ahsoka's season finale and recap, Cyberpunk 2077 is headed for a live-action film adaptation, Chris Rock set to direct a MLK Jr. biopic, Netflix plans on raising prices after the actors' strike ends, Drew Barrymore's three head co-writers refuse to return to the show, SAG-AFTRA leader says actors should be protected from AI like the studios currently are, trai...

Oct 06, 20232 hr 51 min

Episode 574: We Are Definitely Anti-Regulation (WGA Strike Ends, Streaming Alliance, Ahsoka Ep7)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss the Paw Patrol movie, Shane Gillis newest standup, Still Up, Ahsoka Episode 7, Blue Beetle, Bottoms, the ending of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Strike, the newly formed Streaming Industry Trade Alliance, Lionsgate current release schedule of all sequels/reboots, older directors leading the charge out of the strike, trailers for Tomb Raider: Legend of Lara Croft, Heist 88, Argylle, and much more. CHECKED OUT Paw Patrol: The ...

Sep 29, 20232 hr 2 min

Episode 573: Getting Koodies From a Rock (Return of Thrawn, Onimusha, Rupert Murdoch Retiring)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss the return of some major characters in episode 6 of Ahsoka, season 3 of Only Murders in the Building, Bill Maher changes course on returning his show to air, Colman Domingo steps in to voice Batman, producer for conservative film "Sound of Freedom" caught touching underage girl inappropriately, Rupert Murdoch retiring from News Corp and Fox Corp, trailers for Dream Scenario, Onimusha, Old Dads, and much more! CHECKED OUT Ahsoka -...

Sep 22, 20232 hr 32 min

Episode 572: Genuflect to Dave Filoni (Talk to Me, Ahsoka Ep5, & Bill Maher, Drew Barrymore)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss some old things they should have watched a long time ago, Talk to Me, Ahsoka Ep5, Jonathan Majors' likely ridiculous PR stunt, Lando series with Donald Glover will now be a featuere film, Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher catch backlash for bringing their shows back during the Writers' strike, trailers for Kite-Man and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and much more! CHECKED OUT Avengers: EMH Big Hero 6 Across the Spider-Verse Talk to Me...

Sep 16, 20232 hr 35 min

Episode 571: Don't Be Cowards (The Last of Us, Tek Knight, TMNT Mutant Mayhem)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Netflix's One Piece, AppleTV's Physical, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, The Boys spinoff GenV finally introduces Tek Knight into the universe, Abby to be introduced in season 2 of The Last of Us, rumors of the WB's abandonment of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, actor from That 70s Show Danny Masterson receives 30 years in prison for rape, trailers for Bikeriders, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and much more. CHECKED OUT One Piece Physical TMNT...

Sep 10, 20231 hr 24 min

Episode 570: That Trilogy is Overrated (Highlander Reboot, James Gunn Batman Commentary)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss the latest episode of Ahsoka, the Henry Cavill led Highlander reboot by Chad Stahelski (John Wick), Dune Part 2 getting a major date release change due to the ongoing nationwide strike from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, some level of outrage by some fans who are rediscovering an over decades old Facebook post by James Gunn in which is had negative comments about Batman 89 and Christopher Nolan's first two Batman films starring Christian...

Aug 31, 20232 hr 49 min

Episode 569: NOW THAT’S CINEMA!!! (Rebel Moon, Writers vs AI, 1990’s TMNT)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast returns to discuss the newly released Disney+ series premiere of Ahsoka, talk about revisiting the original Mortal Kombat and TMNT live action movies of the 1990s, yet another Snyder Cut is on its way for a movie not yet released, a prequel to The Equalizer possibly in the works, looking back over the now dead DCEU slate of movies that were cancelled, studios want writers to be basically just editors to AI's work, Rebel Moon gets a teaser trailer, and much ...

Aug 25, 20232 hr 52 minEp. 313

Episode 568: WHY BRADLEY, WHY!?

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Barbie breaking more records, Godzilla series headed to Apple TV+, Toxic Avenger remake gets more details, Jessica Chastain wants a sequel to The Help, box office rigging in South Korea, blockbusters struggling to turn a profit, trailer for Maestro, and much more! TOPICS - Section 1 Barbie surpasses The Dark Knight as WB’s highest domestic release Godzilla Roars in First Look at Apple TV+ and Legendary’s Titans Series Official re...

Aug 18, 20232 hr 38 minEp. 312

Episode 567: Head of Stone (Twisted Metal, Steven Amell, & VFX Workers at Marvel)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Sympathy for the Devil, Twisted Metal, Barbie crosses $1 billion worldwide, Jeopardy suffers under the writer's strike, Steven Amell is not a union guy at all, VFX workers vote to unionize at Marvel Studios, The Flash trilogy that never was, trailers for Heart of Stone and Saw X, and much more! CHECKED OUT Sympathy for the Devil The Little Mermaid Twisted Metal TOPICS - Section 1 Barbie movie hits $1 billion worldwide Jeopardy to...

Aug 08, 20232 hr 47 minEp. 311

Episode 566: He Didn’t Invent Vavoline

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Full Circle, Oppenheimer, Barbie, the series finale of Secret Invasion, rumored top choice for Jimmy Olsen in Superman Legacy, Peacock losing tons of money, Lando series gets new writers, streaming services considering shelving upcoming shows, Mattel is about to ruin its goodwill after the Barbie success, trailer for The Boys spinoff "GenV," and much more! CHECKED OUT Full Circle Oppenheimer Barbie Secret Invasion - Series Finale...

Jul 28, 20232 hr 40 minEp. 310

Episode 565: Siding with the Studio Execs is Lunacy

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Succession, Secret Invasion Ep5, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1, more unionizing inside WB and Cartoon Network, The Boys spinoff, "Gen V" gets a release date, is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom a lost cause, Netflix crackdown on account sharing is actually working out for them, Hollywood strike is creating some film release changes as what that looks like for 2024, and much more! CHECKED OUT Succession Secret Invasion -...

Jul 21, 20232 hr 30 minEp. 309

Episode 564: Twisted Metal Wack

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Indiana Jones 5, Secret Invasion Ep4, first look at Hugh Jackman in Deadpool 3, more heroes cast in Superman: Legacy, Emmy 2023 nominations, SAG-AFTRA officially joins writers in striking, trailers for Blue Beetle, Twisted Metal, Ahsoka, and more! CHECKED OUT Extraction II Indiana Jones 5 Secret Invasion - Ep4 TOPICS - Section 1 First look at Wolverine and Deadpool in ‘DEADPOOL 3’ ‘Superman: Legacy’ Adds Nathan Fillion as Green L...

Jul 14, 20232 hr 45 minEp. 308

Episode 563: Social Media Is Dying, It’s Inevitable

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss the new Tom Segura comedy special, Elon Musk limiting tweets, Meta's Threads is the latest social media app going after Twitter, Social Media platforms constant revolving door, Amazon's The Citadel, Gaming as a new IP to mine for Hollywood, and much more! CHECKED OUT Transformers: Rise of the Beats Tom Segura: Sledgehammer SCIENCE & TECH NEWS Elon Musk announces 'temporary limits' for reading Twitter posts What is Threads? He...

Jul 07, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 307

Episode 562: A Good Ole Fashion Lion’s Blood Transfusion

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return from their hiatus to talk about the excellent season 2 of The Bear, Black Mirror season 6, Secret Invasion, car dashboards, Dr Doom voicing potential in the MCU, Mortal Kombat 2 casting, Tenoch Huerta accused of sexual assault, casting for Superman and Lois Lane in the upcoming Superman: Legacy, movies of 2023...a good year so far or not, The Flash is having a helluva run at the box office, trailers for the fourth Expendables movie, Zendaya...

Jun 30, 20232 hr 7 minEp. 306

The Flash - Movie Review

Barry Allen / The Flash travels back in time to prevent his mother's death, which traps him in an alternate reality without metahumans. Barry enlists the help of his younger self, an older Batman and the Kryptonian castaway Supergirl in order to save this world from the restored General Zod and return to his universe.

Jun 13, 202322 minEp. 241

Episode 561: Your Overacting is Ruining My Ridiculous Movie!

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss (no spoilers) Across the Spider-Verse, Ted Lasson finale, Marvel postponing Thunderbolts & Spider-Man 4 (talks) because of the Writers' Strike, The Rock getting another Fast & Furious spinoff, Vin Diesel allegedly upset that Jason Momoa understood what movie he was in, Sony teases a live-action Miles Morales movie, The Little Mermaid not woke enough according to some, X-Men '97 being accused of whitewashing a voice actor,...

Jun 04, 20232 hr 43 minEp. 305

Episode 560: Can You Hear Me NOW!? (Mortal Kombat 2 Casting, Little Mermaid & MAX launch)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Class of 09, John Wick Chapter 4, the future of Nintendo IP on the big screen, Mortal Kombat 2 casting news, Little Mermaid's possible opening weekend, Pedro Pascal only doing voiceover work for The Mandalorian, HBO Max is now officially MAX, "You Hurt My Feelings" trailer, and much more. CHECKED OUT Class of 09 Super Mario Bros John Wick 4 TOPICS - Section 1 Mortal Kombat 2 casting Shonda Rhimes on Olivia Pope’s future TNP STUDI...

May 26, 20232 hr 40 minEp. 304

Episode 559: Don’t Mess With the Mouse, Ron! (Fast X Trilogy, Deadpool 3, & DCU Casting Talk)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss a revival of Nurse Jackie and Weeds, Vin Diesel says we are getting a Fast and Furious final trilogy, more familiar faces return for Deadpool 3, DCU casting is underway, Apple TV ratings are skyrocketing, Loki season 2 and Echo release dates revealed, Disney pulls out of major Florida project thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis' nonsense, trailers for Flamin' Hot, Killers of the Flower Moon, The Bear season 2, Mission Impossible: Dea...

May 21, 20232 hr 6 minEp. 303

Fast X - Movie Review

Dominic Toretto must protect his crew and family from Dante Reyes, the son of drug lord Hernan Reyes, seeking revenge for the loss of his family's fortune from the heist in Rio de Janeiro.

May 17, 202321 minEp. 240

Episode 558: No One in Particular

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discussion the possible inclusion of Krypto in Superman: Legacy, whether Pedro Pascal is overexposed, Lord of War is officially getting a sequel, upcoming last season of Jack Ryan, theatrical windows for movies is shrinking and we might now the REAL reason why, trailers for Oppenheimer, The Crowded Room, The Meg 2, and much more! CHECKED OUT Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - SPOILER REVIEW TOPICS - Section 1 Krypto the Superdog will be in...

May 12, 20232 hr 35 minEp. 302

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - SPOILER REVIEW

This is the SPOILER REVIEW for writer and director James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. In this review we breakdown the film's larger themes, character arcs, favorite moments, and we have a little bit of a conversation about what we might see in the upcoming Superman: Legacy film also being written and directed by James Gunn in the near future for DC Studios.

May 09, 202335 minEp. 239

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Movie Review

We're reviewing the highly anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 written and directed by James Gunn. Does this cosmic adventure live up to the hype? Can the Guardians steal our hearts once again? Join us as we explore the highs and lows, the laughs and the tears, and the stunning visuals of this thrilling Marvel installment. Don't miss our spoiler-free take on whether the Guardians' latest journey is a ride worth taking! The trilogy finale once again stars Chris Pratt (Star-Lord), Zoe Salda...

May 09, 202320 minEp. 238

Episode 557: We Don’t Juwanna It! (Juwanna Mann sequel, Writer’s Strike, & Russos Star Wars)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Dungeons and Dragons, Renfield, a Juwanna Mann sequel, Cliffhanger sequel, The Russo Brothers potentially directing a Kevin Feige Star Wars movie, The Super Mario Bros Movie enters the billion dollar club, a new writers' strike his Hollywood, trailers for Dune Part Two, Gran Turismo, and The Outlaw Johnny Black, and much more! CHECKED OUT Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Dungeons and Dragons Renfield TOPICS - Section 1 Miguel Nunez...

May 05, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 301

Episode 556: I’m The Kraven, I Speak for the Animals (Kraven, Reed Richards, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, its a pretty light week for news so the hosts sit down to discuss the new John Mulaney stand-up, "Baby J," a newly announced Transformers cartoon with a star studded cast, Black Mirror is headed back to Netflix for season 6 in June, Kraven the Hunter from Sony Pictures will be rated-R, we go through some of the top rumored comic book movie scuttlebutt that's happening right now, and lots of trailers this week: Next Goal Wins, Strange Way of Life, The Equal...

Apr 28, 20232 hr 36 minEp. 300