Down And Nerdy Podcast (James Witham)

Anyone want to take a trip to Point Blanc?  Alex Rider has arrived on IMDb TV, and we're getting the inside scoop on the series directly from it's biggest stars!  Listen as we talk to Otto Farrant (Alex Rider), Brenock O'Conner (Tom Harris) and Ronke Adekoluejo (Jack Starbright) about this great new spy series.  Learn about the amazing stunts from the show, how they all felt about their characters, what makes the series so special and what might have changed from the books.  Plus, we just have a lot of fun geeking out about Alex Rider, which you can watch now on IMDb TV! We also give some thoughts on The Liberator from Netflix, dive into Punchline's first solo comic from DC, discuss the new Hardy Boys trailer from Hulu, talk about a possible Black Lightning spinoff and so much more! Sponsored by Kobo!  Go to https://www.kobo.com/downandnerdy for a free 30 day trial and check out some amazing audiobooks! You can also find out more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Better late than never to ring in the New Year, right!? It's our annual tradition of looking, and listening, back to some of our favorite interview moments of 2023. Hear from guests talk about FROM, Superman & Lois, The Flash, Marvel and much more. Will your favorite make the cut? You'll have to find out! Thank you for all of your support over the past year! Remember, you can always find more at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

The art of the grift continues! The remaining episodes of Season 1 of Leverage: Redemption have finally arrived on IMDb TV. We celebrate by bringing some cast members back to the show, and the producers! Hear Gina Bellman and Aleyse Shannon talk about the response from hardcore Leverage fans, what is in store for these next eight episodes and who the best hacker on the team really is. Producers Dean Devlin and Kate Rorick also talk to us about the return of RIZ Security, the show's amazing guest stars and maybe even some Season 2 plans. WATCH LEVERAGE: REDEMPTION FOR FREE NOW ON IMDB TV! It's another big review week as well, now that we finally got a chance to see Free Guy. We also tackle Night of the Animated Dead and the new Netflix series, A Tale Dark & Grimm. We also discuss the House of the Dragon trailer, the oddity surrounding the Hotel Transylvania 4 release and a double dose of Legends of Tomorrow news! Get so much more by going to https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Season 2 of See is well underway on Apple TV+! This week, we get some great insight into what makes the show possible from Co-Producer and Blindness Consultant Joe Strechay! Joe talks to us about how he works with both sighted and non-sighted characters, how this season will add different elements to the characters and much more. Plus he gives us some great info on what might be in store for your favorite characters. WATCH SEE EVERY FRIDAY ON APPLE TV+! We also enter the world of the Yakuza with director Vincente Amorim of Yakuza Princess. He talks about how setting the film in Sao Paolo adds something unique to the story, what makes his main character so strong and even how a very special blade could be considered a character all it's own. Plus, hear about the unique journey for both this film and the graphic novel that it is based on. WATCH YAKUZA PRINCESS NOW, IN THEATERS AND VIDEO ON DEMAND! We also give the latest update on DC FanDome, share a review of Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms and find out who makes it out alive in the first issue of a Marvel Comics story from Tom Taylor. We also couldn't resist talking about Poison Ivy coming to Batwoman and some other nerd news tidbits. To hear even more from us, go to https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We're celebrating 7 years of the Down And Nerdy Podcast with the mastermind of Batman's gadgets.  Simon Manyonda joins us this week to talk about playing Lucius Fox on Pennyworth.  Hear him talk about the legacy of the character, what to expect when he meets Thomas and Alfred, how he's dealing with the war in London and much more.  Plus, you won't believe the insight he has into the character!  WATCH THE PENNYWORTH SEASON 2 MIDSEASON PREMIERE SUNDAY, MARCH 7TH ON EPIX! Since it's a big show, we got big this week with a TRIPLE review!  We give our spoiler free thoughts on the WandaVision finale, drop some spoilers in our review of The Flash Season 7 premiere and share our thoughts on the Hulu movie, Boss Level.  We also discuss Comic-Con going virtual once again this year, a new DC Comics story we're excited about and much more. Thank you for all of your support over 7 years of the podcast!  We can't wit to share more with you.  You can look back at past episodes any time at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's a monster week of interviews! We're down to the final few episodes of FROM Season 2 and we have a couple of big names back on the show to talk about it. Pegah Ghafoori (Fatima) & A.J. Simmons (Randall) are here to talk about Randall's theory, the vibe at Colony House, what's going on with Jim and much more. Plus Pegah will tell us why Fatima is so worried about being pregnant in the town. WATCH FROM EVERY SUNDAY ON MGM+! We're also trying to build your interest in a new show that your kids will love. Travis Braun joins us to talk about Pupstruction! Find out why he loves dogs and how he chose the dogs that he did for the show, how this show sets itself apart from similar shows and much more. WATCH PUPSTRUCTION STARTING JUNE 14TH ON DISNEY JUNIOR AND ALSO COMING TO DISNEY+! There are also a whole bunch of new trailers to talk about. We'll break down The Witcher, Expend4bles, Good Omens, Justice League Warworld and even the Ahsoka date reveal teaser. We also have some very interesting news about Season 2 of Wednesday. No matter what your vibe is, we've got you covered! Learn more about us, including how to subscribe, at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

There's no line for this ride. We're going back to revisit Disney's Jungle Cruise with one of the stars, Veronia Falcon. She talks about playing Trader Sam in the Disney adventure, what it was like to update the character, the costume design and so much more. Plus we'll ask her if we could be seeing more Jungle Cruise stories from Disney at some point. DISNEY'S JUNGLE CRUISE IS IN THEATERS NOW AND ON DISNEY+ WITH PREMIERE ACCESS. Also joining us this week is author Tehlor Kay Mejia. She's talking to us all about her new book, Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares. We'll ask her about what's going on with Pao and Dante, which characters fans are most protective of and much more. Plus, you'll hear about an adaptation that's already in the works! PAOLA SANTIAGO AND THE FOREST OF NIGHTMARES IS NOW AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD! We'll also share our spoiler free review of The Suicide Squad, talk about Season 2 of Short Circuit from Disney+, the casting of the lead in the Blue Beetle movie and so much more. Hear more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's a super-sized edition of the show this week with MULTIPLE guests! This week we're featuring the new NBC sci-fi series Debris with members of the cast Scroobius Pip (Anson Ash) and Norbert Leo Butz (Maddox). We'll talk to them about who the good guys are in the series, about the secrets being kept on the show, what this alien debris is capable of and so much more. Plus, you can hear the rivalry brewing between the two sides in our chat! WATCH DEBRIS BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 1ST AT 10PM ON NBC! Along with our review of Amazon's Tell Me Your Secrets, you can also hear our chat with Chiara Aurelia (Rose) and Ashley Madekwe (Lisa). They'll talk about the impacts their characters have on the series and tease some of the twists. Just in case you need another reason to watch Tell Me Your Secrets on Amazon Prime Video. Finally we're joined by the new narrator of the Unsolved Mysteries podcast, Steve French! He talks about the huge responsibility following in the footsteps of the great Robert Stack, what he enjoys most about doing the show and how the series is about much more than cool stories. Plus we'll find out just how scared he is of the paranormal stories. Listen to the Unsolved Mysteries podcast wherever you get your podcasts. WE'RE NOT DONE! We also discuss all the Spider-Man news of the week, some big Disney+ release dates, a new G.I. Joe series in the works and a couple of very interesting new trailers. We haven't had a show this big in a long time, so enjoy every second! Get even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's been an explosive Season 2 of Criminal Minds: Evolution so far, literally and figuratively! Before the upcoming finale, Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) joins us to break down Season 2 and even tease ahead. We'll talk about the BAU being backed into a corner, why Prentiss has been so grumpy this season and maybe even a little talk of romance. The Season 2 finale of Criminal Minds: Evolution will be this Thursday, August 1st on Paramount+! What are some TV shows that you thought deserved more love over the years? James gives you his Top 5 Most Underrated TV Shows of all time. It might be subjective, but it sure is fun! Finally, James gives his thoughts on the first batch of Cobra Kai Season 6 episodes, full of spoilers. Looking for more interviews and reviews from us? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

This would be a great way to kick start your weekend!  Martial arts and sci-fi combine in Jiu Jitsu, and we have one of the film's stars with us this week!  Alain Moussi joins us to talk about this unique new project, his work doing stunts for some of the biggest action movies of the last few years and his love of martial arts in general.  Plus, we ask him about his signature moves and he'll even tell you how it's done!  WATCH JIU JITSU NOW ON VIDEO ON DEMAND! It's also another busy week for us on the review front, with our thoughts on the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special and the early release of HBO Max's The Flight Attendant.  We also talk about the BIG Wonder Woman 1984 release news, navigate a sea of new trailers and talk about Wonder Girl joining the Arrowverse.  Plus, you know we'll make time to talk about some comics! Get more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

The wheel is almost done spinning this season. The Wheel of Time Season 2 only has two episodes left, and we're preparing you for the shocking conclusion. Executive Producer & Director Sanaa Hamri joins us to talk about what's happened so far, what might be in store for some fan favorite characters and a great tease for what's left in the season. NEW EPISODES OF THE WHEEL OF TIME SEASON 2 AIR FRIDAYS ON PRIME VIDEO! Catching up on more reviews this week, we finally share our thoughts on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem now that it's on Paramount+. We also have an early, spoiler free review of Castlevania: Nocturne from Netflix. We also rejoice at the end of the WGA strike and react to the deal that was made. You'll also hear us get pretty heated over Martin Scorsese's comments over comic book culture and fighting back against it. Oh yeah, we also talk about Prime Video adding commercials to their streams. Craving more? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Hey! It's been a while...did you miss us? After a hiatus, we're back with a BRAND NEW EPISODE! James will start off by talking about where he's been, where the show is going and why things might be a little different around here going forward. After that, actress Leven Rambin joins us to talk about a couple of exciting things that she has going on right now. The Glimmer Game is her memoir about her time filming The Hunger Games, so we'll talk to her about that, and her new survival movie Last Night on Earth. Finally, how about something fun? Star Wars, Marvel Studios, Warner Bros. Discover and movie theaters: Which ones are coming back and which ones are under attack? James shares high thoughts on which one of these could be on the rise, and which could be in trouble. Be sure to share your thoughts, as well, @downandnerdy757 on X and on Instagram. Want to dive into some older episodes or subscribe? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Are we real or just VR? This week we'll chat with the stars and the producers of the new Prime Video series, The Peripheral! Hear from Lisa Joy, Vincenzo Natali, Jonah Nolan, JJ Feild, T’Nia Miller and Gary Carr about this mind bending new series. Hear more about the unique settings, how the characters connect to one another and some of the crazy tech you'll see on the series. THE PERIPHERAL IS NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! There's another great show that is starting it's third season on Apple TV+ today, too. We're also joined this week by the producers and stars of Ghostwriter. You'll hear us chat with Princess Map, Daire McLeod, Nour Assaf, Luke Matheny and Andrew Orenstein about how Season 3 really feels like Season 1 all over again. Hear about some of the stories that the series will tackle this season, why this group of characters have such a unique bond and more. WATCH GHOSTWRITER NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+! Speaking of Ghostwriter, we're also joined by Josh Zaharia, who is also in the series. He'll also talk to us about player young Butcher on this last season of The Boys. Could we see that character again at some point? We'll ask him about that and what it was like filming such an intense episode. Plus, you know we're going to ask about his time on Superman & Lois, too. We're not done yet! We'll also review the new DC animated movie Batman & Superman: Battle of the Super Sons. Nerd news wise we'll be talking about that HUGE Black Adam cameo, talk of a Marvel side character getting her own movie and trailers for Titans, Creed III and the latest Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie. We've got a lot to talk about, so enjoy! Find out even more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Comic-Con has officially come to an end, but we're not ready to let go just yet. It's Part 2 of our coverage of SDCC 2023 with a full recap and interviews from San Diego! We'll have our winners and losers from the con, and some pretty big interviews. You'll hear from the producers, director and writers of Justice League: Warworld. The animated movie premiered at Comic-Con, and is now available on 4K and DigitalHD, so you can hear them talk all about it! (NOTE: This was a product of the Animation Guild, and thus not subject to the current strikes.) We also have the creators of Teenage Euthanasia, Alissa Nutting and Alyson Levy, talking about Season 2. We talk to them about our love for the Season 2 premiere, try to find out if Trophy is a good mom and much more. Watch Season 2 of Teenage Euthanasia now on Adult Swim and next day on Max! Funko is also huge on the Con floor, and we did not ignore their massive presence. Dave Bere, the VP of Brand and Marketing of Funko, joined us to talk about all of the great exclusives and more. We even got to try out the Pop! Yourself experience, so we'll ask him about what fans can expect from that. We also try to get him to tease a little bit at what might be coming from Funko in the future. There was still some big news coming out of SDCC, so we'll talk about everything Star Trek and The Walking Dead fans have to look forward to. There were also trailers for One Piece and Season 2 of Invincible. Finally, even though it wasn't at SDCC, we'll review the season finale of Marvel's Secret Invasion. It's one of our biggest shows of the year, so don't miss a minute! Get even more from us at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Nothing is going to stop Fox from an amazing Fall TV season!  We have not one but TWO interviews to tell you all about it.  First, we're joined by Ryan McPartlin from L.A.'s Finest!  He talks about his impressions of Patrick McKenna, the secrets that Nancy is keeping from him and teases ahead for some possible action scenes coming up for him in the series.  Plus, we had to ask if there would be an "awesome" Chuck Easter Egg on the show!  WATCH L.A.'S FINEST EVERY MONDAY AT 8PM ON FOX! Then we jump to Tuesdays on Fox to talk about the new series, Next, with the show's creator Manny Coto.  Hear him talk about how the idea for the show came about, the amazing cast of characters that he has to work with and the unique threat that Next brings to the series.  Plus, with all of this crazy technology, we ask him about the most low tech part of his day.  WATCH NEXT EVERY TUESDAY AT 9PM ON FOX! Crazy enough, that's not all!  We talk about Marvel casting Ms. Marvel, the production shutdown in Vancouver and a bunch of other nerd news.  You can also find out which comic we said was the best we've read in a decade! Sponsored this week by Shudder!  Listen to find out how you can get 30 days for free with our special promo code dnpod at https://www.shudder.com Find out more about us, and hear past interviews, at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

The clock is ticking, we don't have much time! It's time for another pulse pounding episode, and we're talking thrillers around another Realm Roundtable. Adrenaline collects some of the best thrillers on the Realm network, so we're discussing the genre with Overleaper creator Sam Boush, Adrenaline narrator and voice actor Neil Hellegers and Realm Producer Diana Pho. We talk about what makes the thriller genre great, why Overleaper checks so many boxes of a great story, what might be missing from the world of thrillers and much more. Be sure to listen to Overleaper, and all of the other great Realm Adrenaline shows, wherever you get your podcasts. Willow is back this week, so we're reviewing the first two episodes of the Disney+ revival series. We also get paranormal in our review of Darby and the Dead, which might be deeper than you think. You can also hear our thoughts on James Gunn saying the DC Universe will all be connected, our reaction to trailers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and much more. Plus, IDW is finally ramping up it's screen adaptations and it's about time. There's so much fun stuff in this week's show, we hope you enjoy it all! Find more from us, and learn how you can subscribe at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

May the witches be with you! The season finale of Star Wars The Acolyte is coming up, and Amy Tsang is here to break down this season with us. She plays Ensign Rane on the show, and tells us what it was like bringing a bigger presence for witches in Star Wars, their coven and much more. Plus, she spent some time on some other shows that you might have heard us. Watch the season finale of The Acolyte this Tuesday on Disney+! Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is now on DigitalHD (thanks to 20th Century Studios for our free copy), so James shares his spoiler free review of that. Plus, hear his list of Top 5 Stories That Should Not Continue On Screen. Some may surprise you! Hungry for more? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Comic-Con At Home is over, but we're going beyond the panels htis week.  Amalia Holm joins us to talk about Motherland: Fort Salem!  She talks to us about the virtual panel experience, not being able to interact with fans and so much more.  Of course we asked her about the relationship between Scylla and Raelle, dished on some Season 1 spoilers and looked ahead to Season 2.  MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM SEASON 1 CAN BE STREAMED NOW FROM FREEFORM AND ON HULU! You can also hear our thoughts on Comic-Con At Home as a whole, we talk about the biggest trailers to drop at the event and all of The Walking Dead news.  You can also get our SPOILER FILLED review of the Wynonna Earp Season 4 premiere, another fresh start for Wonder Woman comics and an interactive experience coming from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. For more on this week's podcast, and for past episodes, go to https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's time to grift for the greater good!  This week we're talking to the cast of Leverage Redemption from IMDb TV.  Joining us this week are Gina Bellman (Sophie Devereaux), Noah Wyle (Harry Wilson), Christina Cane (Eliot Spencer), Beth Riesgraf (Parker) and Aleyse Shannon (Breanna Casey).  The returning cast talking about returning to the show after such a long time the new cast members talk about joining such an established series.  Hear about what to expect this season, the fun vibe created by the show and why the perspective of the team has changed a bit.  WATCH LEVERAGE REDEMPTION NOW STREAMING ON IMDB TV! We also have a very special addition of What We're Reading this week.  We're joined by the author of the Disney Villains series,  Serena Valentino.  She talks about why these villains are so fun to write and how she approaches their story.  She also talks about the latest book in the series, Cold Hearted, which brings the story of Cinderella's Lady Tremaine to life.  Plus, will you see Cinderella herself differently after reading this?  You'll have to read to find out!  GET COLD HEARTED WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD! We also talk about Marvel Studios and DC Films skipping Comic-Con, some new trailers including Marvel's What If and Kevin Feige talking about the end of long MCU contracts.  We also have a spoiler free review of the new Netflix anime series, RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness. Find even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

The war for London is on!  Season 2 of Pennyworth is coming to EPIX on December 13th, and we're getting you ready by talking to the man who developed the show.  Bruno Heller stops by to offer up his insight on what you can expect this upcoming season.  He talks about what Alfred is going through, how the Raven Society will impact this season, some political intrigue and much more.  WATCH SEASON 2 OF PENNYWORTH BEGINNING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH ON EPIX! We also talk about the major news of the week from Warner Bros. Pictures and their 2021 theatrical releases, John Diggle's return to the Arrowverse and take on a couple of opinions going through social media in the nerd world.  We also have reviews of The Hardy Boys from Hulu, Batman/Catwoman and King In Black from Marvel. Sponsored by Shudder!  Listen to find out how to get 30 days of the best horror for free. Find out more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Break out the trench coats! It's our first Realm Roundtable interview with some of the best Noir series creators on the network. We're talking to Ryan Patch & Carina Green (creators of City of Ghosts), Joel Metzger (creator of Hothouse Bruiser) and Marco Palmieri (Realm story exec & producer for The Shadow Files of Morgan Knox)! We talk about what makes a good noir show, what tropes they wanted to avoid, how they found themselves in this genre and much more. Plus, hear details about each show and if there could be a second season. Find City of Ghosts, Hothouse Bruiser and The Shadow Files of Morgan Knox on the Realm app and wherever you get your podcasts. You can also hear our interview with author JC Cervantes about her new book, The Lords of Night. This is a spinoff from the popular Storm Runner series and we'll ask her why Ren was the perfect choice to lead it. You can also find out how this Shadow Bruja duology will be different, we'll discuss the emphasis on Mayan and Aztec culture and so much more. Be sure to find The Lords of Night wherever books are sold from Rick Riordan presents. We'll round out the show by giving our review of the She-Hulk finale and also the new Hulu movie Rosaline! Plenty to look forward to this week! Find us online at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's the week for outlaws! Billy The Kid is returning to MGM+ and we are so excited to be talking with two of the creative minds behind the show. Hear from creator, writer and producer Michael Hirst and executive producer Donald De Line about what's going on with Billy this season, adapting the Lincoln County War, how politics affect the show this season and much more. SEASON 2 OF BILLY THE KID PREMIERES SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH ON MGM+! You can also hear our review of the most anticipated reboot of the year. We went in with open minds about Frasier from Paramount+, so we'll tell you if the show delivers. We also give an update on the SAG-AFTRA strike, some Daredevil: Born Again news, a Masters of the Universe Revolution update and tell you about trailers for Orphan Black: Echoes, Blue Eye Samurai, Candy Cane Lane and other major entertainment stories. Need more episodes or more info? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Three years after the Crisis on Infinite Earths Arrowverse crossover began, we're celebrating with a crossover of our own! This week we'll get together with some of our best colleagues and friends to talk about the Arrowverse as a whole. James will be joined by Emmanuel Gomez from LRM Online, Joshua Lapin-Bertone from DCComics.com and Popverse and Meaghan and Theresa from BeautifulBallad to take a deep dive into the Arrowverse. What did we love? What went wrong? What are some of the best memories? We'll take a look at that and so much more. This is just the first of many looks into the Arrowverse, so enjoy! We're also joined by Erica Messer, showrunner for Criminal Minds Evolution! We'll break down the first few episodes and take a look ahead at what's to come this season. Plus, we'll ask her what the future of the show is and if they could be back! Watch Criminal Minds Evolution every Thursday on Paramount+. Finally, we wrap up the show with our SPOILER FILLED review of the DC's Stargirl series finale. Don't forget to subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts, and find more about us at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

School might be out for some, but we're still in session! This week we have a couple of different interviews to take you to class. The writers and executive producers of Fairfax join us this week Matthew Hausfater, Aaron Buchsbaum, and Teddy Riley to talk Season 2. Who has the most interesting story this season? Who is the most fun to write? Could we see a brand war brewing? We ask that and so much more! WATCH SEASON 2 OF FAIRFAX NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! We're also taking you to The School For Good And Evil with author Soman Chainani! He's talking about his new book Rise of the School For Good And Evil, which is a prequel to the popular novel series. He talks about the new characters that we'll meet, the challenge of writing a prequel with so much story already established and maybe even a few surprises along the way! THE RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL IS NOW AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD FROM HARPERCOLLINS! We also share a SPOILER FILLED review of the Ms. Marvel premiere. We also recap Netflix's Geeked Week! That means we'll talk about Wednesday, Manifest, Resident Evil, The Sandman, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, The Sea Beast and so much more! Don't worry, we didn't forget about the Black Adam and Prey trailers either! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Who wants to share the power with us? This week we're talking about the new He-Man & The Masters of the Universe series with Rob David (Showrunner, Exec. Producer) and Jeff Matsuda (Co-Executive Producer). Hear them talk about this new take on these classic characters, why this show is great for both adults and kids and some of the surprises changes that we might see. Plus we get the origin of the name Ram Ma'am! WATCH HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 16TH ON NETFLIX! Speaking of Netflix, we also say our final goodbye to Lucifer this week. We also chat a bit about The Matrix Resurrections trailer, as well as trailers for The Wheel of Time and Injustice. You can also hear us bring some big opinions about Venom: Let There Be Carnage once again shifting dates. We even have some comics talk too! You can also find more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's a double dose of interviews from the biggest things you'll be streaming this weekend!  We kick things off with the cast of the new HBO Max series Raised By Wolves!  We're joined by Travis Fimmel (Marcus), Niamh Algar (Sue), Amanda Collin (Mother) and Abubakar Salim (Father) to talk about both sides of this epic story.  From the religious aspects of the show to android parenting styles, you'll get a great idea of what this new series is all about.  Plus, dad jokes!  RAISED BY WOLVES IS STREAMING NOW ON HBO MAX! You'll also hear from Jun Yu, who plays Cricket on Disney's Mulan.  Hear him talk about the role of a lifetime, what Cricket's role is in the movie, how close he is with Mulan and much more.  Plus hear about something he'll always remember about his final day of shooting the film.  WATCH DISNEY'S MULAN RIGHT NOW ON DISNEY+ THROUGH PREMIERE ACCESS! That's not all!  You can also get our SPOILER FREE review of the first few episodes of The Boys Season 2.  We also review the new Hellblazer and Black Widow #1 issues.  If that's not all, nerd news includes some pretty strong words from John Boyega about his Star Wars role, news about a Silk live action series and us telling Cobra Kai fans to quit whining. Find out even more about this week's episode, and past shows, at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Comic-Con is BACK! After a long three year wait, we return to San Diego to bring you Part One of our coverage from the biggest event in entertainment. We're bringing you interviews, news and coverage from both inside and outside of the convention center. You can hear us chat with Dominic Monaghan about his role in the Audible podcast series, Moriarty: The Devil's Game. Hear him talk about this new chapter in the world Sherlock Holmes, working with Phil Lamarr and much more. You can listen to Season 1 of the podcast now on Audible! We also got a chance to stop by the Mattel booth to chat with PJ Lewis, the VP of Global Marketing. We talk about the 40th anniversary of Masters of the Universe, some of the Comic-Con exclusives, WWE and much more. Be sure to check out Mattel Creation to get some of those exclusives and keep up with all of the amazing things to come. You can also hear our inside look at some of the great activations like The Gray Man Training Program, House of the Dragon: The Dragon's Den, the Dungeons & Dragons Tavern Experience and much more! Speaking of D&D, we talk about the first Honor Among Thieves trailer, trailers for Vampire Academy and National Treasure: Edge of History. We also talk about the news of William Shatner joining Masters of the Universe Revolution, Sarah Michelle Gellar joining the Teen Wolf spinoff and some renewal news. Look out for more of our Comic-Con coverage @downandnerdy757 on social media and at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We're giving thanks for an amazing show this week! We'll learn more about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters from Director Matt Shakman. He'll talk about his love for Godzilla, working with the dueling timelines and so much more. MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS IS NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+! Since it's Thanksgiving, of course we're talking about Eli Roth's Thanksgiving movie. One of the stars, Jenna Warren, joins us to talk about playing Yulia, but we won't spoil your dessert (or the movie.) Find out what it was like working with Eli Roth again, why she had so much fun with the cast and so much more. Plus, why are we talking about My Little Pony? IYKYK! THANKSGIVING IS NOW IN THEATERS FROM TRI-STAR AND SONY PICTURES! You can also hear our review of the sci-fi movie, The Creator, from 20th Century Studios. We'll also have a few quick thoughts on A Murder at the End of the World from FX on Hulu. Finally we'll dive into the latest Superman: Legacy casting news, a new driving force for the future of Star Wars, the Madame Web trailer and perhaps some surprising Fraiser news. We're filling your plate with nerdy goodness! Want seconds or maybe more? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

It's Comic-Con time! This is our first of two shows from San Diego for SDCC 2023 and we're ready to share our early impressions of the con. What's been packed? What seems less crowded? Where is the excitement? We cover all of that to start things off. Then, it's interview time! We talk to artist Lee Bermejo about his amazing new story, A Vicious Circle, from Boom! Studios! He'll talk about working with a writer who is also a screenwriter, how he worked with different art styles in the book, give you great character breakdowns and much more. Plus, we'll talk about dinosaurs! GET THE FIRST TWO ISSUES OF A VICIOUS CIRCLE FROM BOOM! STUDIOS AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK SHOPS AND DIGITAL RETAILERS! You know we also made a stop off at Funkoville, right? We ran into Liz DeSilva and Derrick Baca from Loungefly, so we talked to them about some of the great exclusives that they have this year. Plus, maybe a tease at what's coming next? Then, it was off to Mondo to talk to Peter Santa Maria and Hector Arce about those GREAT 1:6 scale figures, the massive posters they have this year and a lot more collectibles. STOP BY FUNKOVILLE AT COMIC-CON TO SEE WHAT'S NEW AND EXCLUSIVE! We also had to stop by The Loyal Subjects (Booth 2544) to see all of their great new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles exclusives. While we were there, we got to chat with TMNT artist Mateus Santolouco, who's work inspired this years figures. He'll talk about some of the detail work and excitement that went into making these Turtles and why the fans should be hyped for it. Stop by and take a look for yourself! You can also hear about some of the great experiences and activations we were a part of this year. Find out what we thought of The Lodge from Paramount+, The Immortal Universe Experience from AMC, Hulu's 2nd Dimension Animayhem experience, Super7's Cobra Operations Center, The Lanford Days Roseanne experience and so much more. Let's just say there's plenty to do outside of the convention floor! There wasn't a ton of nerd news, but we did manage to find out what Project K is! We also look at a big comic crossover coming from DC and Legendary, Crunchyroll making some big anime announcements that should make One Piece fans happy and some big TMNT news from Nickelodeon. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show for Part 2 of our coverage next week! Find out even more about us at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

What will we do without the Batman? We'll find out next year when Gotham Knights is released, in a game that features the Bat Family. We have one of the member on the show this week, Sloane Morgan Siegel, who plays Tim Drake. He talks about how he approached the role, who he loves to interact with inside the Bat Family team and we try to get more info about Gotham Knights! Plus, Sloane is a huge comic book and action figure guy, so expect a lot of talk about DC Comics and Transformers. GOTHAM KNIGHTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 2022 FROM WB GAMES MONTREAL! It was a BIG week for Nerd News, so you know that we're talking about the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer. We also talk about the next Arrowverse crossover, another DC Film coming to HBO Max and some other interesting trailers as well. Plus we have reviews of both The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf and the Season 6 midseason premiere of Supergirl. Throw in some comic book reviews, and other thoughts, and it's another BIG show! Get more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

There's a new Guardian of National City! This week we talk to Azie Tesfai, who plays Kelly Olsen on Supergirl. We talk to her about writing this week's episode, and Kelly's huge role. We also discuss her big Guardian moment, working with David Ramsey and Kelly's relationship with Alex. WATCH SUPERGIRL EVERY TUESDAY AT 9PM ON THE CW! We also have something spooky for middle grade readers. Author Lori Lee joins us to talk about Pahua and The Soul Stealer. She tells us about why her hero is so relatable, the rich use of Hmong culture in the story and some of her favorite characters. GET YOUR COPY OF PAHUA AND THE SOUL STEALER NOW, FROM DISNEY HYPERION AND RICK RIORDAN PRESENTS, WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD! That's not all! We also review the first episode of the Y: The Last Man series, talk about that big Hawkeye series trailer, Hayley Atwell joining the Tomb Raider series and a lot more. Plus, we find ANOTHER Jeff Lemire comic to review. You can also find us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's time to activate your inner spy! In From The Cold is now streaming on Netflix, so we sat down with the star and the showrunner. Margarita Levieva (Jenny) and Adam Glass (Showrunner/Creator) talk to us about why "women of a certain age" can kick ass too, why Madrid was such a great setting for the show and so much more. Plus, Margarita talks about those crazy fight scenes that she was a part of. WATCH IN FROM THE COLD, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! There are a couple of other things you should be watching, too. Hear our review of the first few episodes of The Legend of Vox Machina from Prime Video and The Ice Age Adventrues of Buck Wild from Disney+. We also talk about the upcoming Mortal Kombat sequel, a couple of very different trailers and ask if it's time to say goodbye to the Arrowverse. Plus, hear our choice for a Peacemaker spinoff series! There's a lot to love about this week's show. Make sure you find us as well at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's all come down to this!  The final season of Castlevania is now streaming on Netflix and we have the most amazing trio of guests to talk about it!  We start by talking to executive producer Kevin Kolde.  He talks about the show's amazing fans, what new characters we'll be meeting this season, how he feels about Carmilla and so much more.  We're also talking to directors Sam and Adam Deats.  They talk about the amazing visuals that were brought to this final season, the lighthearted moments with Trevor and Sypha, a chance at happy endings and much more.  WATCH CASTLEVANIA SEASON 4 NOW ON NETFLIX! There are also plenty of trailers to talk about this week, including Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Panic and Home Before Dark.  We'll also review the latest DC Animated movie Justice Society: World War II, share some thoughts on the first look at the new Master of the Universe animated series and even drop some news about another Psych movie.  Don't worry, we didn't forget about the comics! Hear even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week's show is both fire AND legendary!  We start off by talking to Rochelle Neil (Bonfire Annie) and Vinnie Heaven (Nimble) from The Nevers.  Find out what they say about the unique chemistry between their two characters, where their allegiances lie and plenty of teases of what's to come.  Plus you won't want to miss our hilarious talk about who has the best hat game on the show!  WATCH THE NEVERS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9PM ET ON HBO AND HBO MAX! Next we chat with Adam Tsekhman, who plays Gary on DC's Legends of Tomorrow.  When did he find out that Gary was an alien?  We'll ask him that plus he talks about where Gary could fit into Ava and Sarah's wedding, how much we'll find out about his alien past and how the glasses work so well at hiding his identity.  Plus we'll talk about Gary's most famous scene ever (yes, THAT scene!)  WATCH DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT AT 8PM ET ON THE CW AND NEXT DAY ON THE CW APP! We won't stop there, because we still have to review both Star Wars: The Bad Batch and Netflix's Jupiter's Legacy for you!  We also talk about Lady Killer coming to the screen, Red Sonja finally being cast, that mysterious Stranger Things Season 4 teaser and much more! Sponsored this week by Green Chef and Storyworth! Go to https://www.greenchef.com/nerdy90 and use code nerdy90 for $90 off of your first order! Go to https://www.storyworth.com/downandnerdy to get $10 off of your order of the perfect gift for Mother's Day from Storyworth! Also be sure to check us out at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's officially time to start looking ahead to 2023! There's already so much to look forward to, but we're busting out some hot takes this week of what might happen in the coming year. We're sharing five bold predictions for 2023 involving DC Studios, Marvel, Star Wars, affects from the streaming wars and how the comics landscape could change this year. You might think we're crazy, or brilliant, you decide! We can't promise that we won't humble brag if some of these come true. We also caught up on some streaming over the holiday weekend, so we're catching up on some reviews! Hear our thoughts on The Witcher: Blood Origin, Season 3 of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, the new Charlie Cox series Treason and The Recruit. So yeah, a lot of Netflix, but we threw some Prime Video in there as well. Have a Happy New Year and we'll see you in 2023! Find out more about us, and even how you can subscribe to the show at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Criminal Minds is back, with even more edge! Criminal Minds Evolution is now streaming on Paramount+, and we couldn't wait to catch up with some members of the cast. Hear us talk to longtime cast members Joe Mantegna and Kirsten Vangsness, and also this season's Unsub, Zach Gilford. They talk about what it's like to be back, how this season feels like a new season and how they were able to push the limits. WATCH CRIMINAL MINDS EVOLUTION, NOW STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+! How good was Thanksgiving week for streaming? We also review the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday special from Disney+, along with both Slumberland and Wednesday from Netflix! We wrap up our mental feast by talking about Bob Iger returning as the head man at Disney. We hope you had a wonderful and fun filled, Thanksgiving! Find more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

War is coming to the galaxy and the picket lines! We'll start by talking about Season 2 of Foundation with the cast. Before the strike, we got a chance to chat with Lou Llobell (Gaal), Leah Harvey (Salvor), Cassian Bilton (Brother Dawn) and Kulvinder Ghir (Poly) about all aspects of what's going on with the Empire, Foundation and the quest to save the galaxy. WATCH SEASON 2 OF FOUNDATION, NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+! We also have a ton of reviews to catch up on this week. We'll finally share our thoughts about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. You can also hear what we thought of The Flash: Escape from the Midnight Circus podcast premiere. With SDCC right around the corner, we'll give an updated and expectations on the big changes for this year's con. You can also hear our reaction to the SAG-AFTRA strike call. Finally there's some trailer talk with new looks at Blue Beetle, Ahsoka and a first look at Wonka. Next time you hear us, we'll be at Comic-Con, so be ready!

Who wants to party at The Mutiny!? This week, James chat with the cast and creative team behind the new MGM+ series, Hotel Cocaine. You'll hear from Danny Pino (Roman Compte), Yul Vasquez (Nestor Cabal), Corina Bradley (Valeria), Laura Gordon (Janice Nichols), Tania Watson (Marisol), as well as Showrunner Chris Brancato and Director Guillermo Navarro. Learn more about this intense, but fun series centered around the epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. What are your favorite Marvel movies that were not part of the MCU? James ranks his Top 5, and you might be surprised to find out what made the list! Then it's a Review Round-Up, talking about the premiere of Season 4 of The Boys on Prime Video and what's been going on the the Star Wars series The Acolyte on Disney+. Want more of the show? Ready to subscribe? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Are we part of the FROMily yet? We're back talking about the most intriguing show on television, FROM, with Ricky He who plays Kenny. You know that we had to ask him about the confrontation with Boyd, some friction that might be on the way with Sara, if things are really over with Kristi and MUCH more. WATCH NEW EPISODES OF FROM EVERY SUNDAY ON MGM+! We admit it, we've been a bit behind on reviews lately. This week we're playing catch-up! We start with Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves since it's now on Paramount+. We then shift gears to talk about Justice League X RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsman Part One from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Rooster Teeth. Finally we'll review the new White Men Can't Jump reboot from Hulu. Nerd news is back this week, and we're finally diving deeper into the WGA strike and the possibility that actors could be next. We also talk about a bunch of trailers this week including Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, Disney's Haunted Mansion, The Creator and Manifest Season 4 Part One. James was really fired up this week, so it's a fun show! Do you want to subscribe to the show? Follow us on social media or just learn more? Go to: https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Spooky season is here and we're not playing around. We're talking about Monster High finally getting the live action treatment with Monster High: The Movie and we'll get you ready with one of the stars. Jy Prishkulnik joins us this week to talk about bringing Cleo De Nile to life in the upcoming movie. She'll talk about that mean girl energy, how she got into character, her longtime love for the Monster High franchise and so much more. She might even tease what might be next for the big toy reveals! WATCH MONSTER HIGH: THE MOVIE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH ON PARAMOUNT+ AND NICKELODEON. We're not stopping there, because we also have a spoiler free review of Hocus Pocus 2 now that the movie has arrived on Disney+. You can also hear us talk about Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine in Deadpool 3, changes coming for Marvel's Armor Wars, bad news for Grendel fans and an intriguing reveal about an upcoming The Walking Dead spinoff series. This week's show is so good, it's scary! Find us online at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We have our eyes wide open! This week we're talking about the Audible Original podcast, Third Eye. While we were at Comic-Con, we sat down with the minds and the voices behind this fantasy audio series, including Felicia Day, London Hughes and Johan Rey Rodriguez. Find out more about how long Felicia has been trying to get this story told, more about these fun characters and what it was like having Neil Gaiman as the narrator. EPISODES OF THIRD EYE ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE! We also share a review of Disney's Haunted Mansion, now that it's on DigitalHD and on Disney+. You'll also hear us complain about streaming service prices, share Matthew Vaughn's wild Superman pitch, give our thoughts on the Gargoyles reboot and share thoughts on what Millie Bobby Brown looking forward to her Stranger Things conclusion. We might even sneak in a couple of thoughts on the trailers for Beacon 23 and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Ready to learn even more or subscribe? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

We're trying to harness the One Power once again! This week we talk to Jan Petrina, who is the stunt coordinator for Season 2 of The Wheel of Time. We'll ask Jan about the difference between Seasons 1 and 2, working with different set pieces and filming locations and if the massive scale of the stunts this season are some of his biggest ever. SEASON 2 OF THE WHEEL OF TIME IS NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! It's also a great week to be a pirate, as we dive into Season 1 of the One Piece adaptation from Netflix. We also break down the HUGE agreement between AMC and SAG-AFTRA to resume filming of specific shows, Marvel shuffling some TV release dates, a Highlander reboot update and some talk about the trailer for the live action Five Nights At Freddie's adaptation. Hungry for more? Find us at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Something never before seen is coming to Netflix!  This week we talk to Bradley James about playing Felix Sparks in The Liberator on Netflix.  He'll talk to us about the new Trioscope style that the series was shot in, how this story differs from other World War II era stories, how he prepared for the role and much more.  Plus, something you might not have known from the make-up chair on the set.  WATCH THE LIBERATOR ON VETERAN'S DAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, ONLY ON NETFLIX! It was a slow nerd news week, but we still managed to talk about more movie delays, confirm a new 007 and even spread a little LEGO Star Wars holiday cheer.  We also review the HBO Max series Two Weeks to live and a couple of big comic book releases from DC and Marvel. If you want even more from us, go to https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

What's better for Thanksgiving weekend than a jet setting adventure?  Jupiter Jet & The Forgotten Radio has arrived, and we couldn't wait to talk to Jason Inman and Ashley V. Robinson about it!  Find out how Volume 2 of this story actually ended up happening, what you can expect from many of your favorite characters and a TON of teases of what might be in store for the future.  Plus we talk about what the future of the comic book industry as a whole might be, and you'll definitely want to hear their thoughts.  JUPITER JET & THE FORGOTTEN RADIO IS AVAILABLE NOW FROM ACTION LAB! We also have a mostly spoiler free review of the new movie Run from Hulu.  It was a light nerd news week but we do talk about the new Starfire suit, more bad news for Black Lightning fans and you'll find out why we might be done with Joss Whedon.  We also have a review of the debut issue of The Other History of the DC Universe that goes deeper than you might expect.  You'll be thankful that you didn't miss this week's show! Sponsored by Kobo!  Go to https://www.kobo.com/downandnerdy to get a free 30 day subscription and start listening to some great audiobooks! You can also find us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week we talk to the man behind the Mayor! You hear us talk to the cast of Mayor of Kingstown last week, this week we chat with executive producer David Glasser! We talk about some of the biggest surprises from the first two episodes (with spoilers), tease some characters that we have yet to get to know very well and so much more. Plus, find out what moment from the show that we picked up on that David says could be a big key to the season. WATCH MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN EVERY SUNDAY ON PARAMOUNT+! There are also some big reviews that we have to share! We finally get around to sharing our thoughts on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! We also talk about The Flash Season 8 premiere, which kicks of the Armageddon event. Finally we share our opinion on the early episodes of The Wheel of Time from Amazon Prime Video. You can also hear us dive into the latest Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer, talk about some big names eyeing the James Bond role and Star Wars coming home to Dark Horse. We might have a few other items to mix in as well. You can also look for us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Need a vacation? We're hoping the residents of the town in FROM get one of those! We're back this week talking about the amazing MGM+ show, because the Season 2 finale is THIS SUNDAY. Liz Saunders (Donna) and Scott McCord (Victor) are here to break down some of their favorite moments from the season, but also tease ahead to the possible answers that we'll get from this finale. We might even get a tease or two in about Season 3! WATCH THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF FROM THIS SUNDAY NIGHT ON MGM+! We're also working on our jump shot this week, talking to the cast of the Apple TV+ series, Swagger. You'll hear from the stars Isaiah Hill (Jace Carson), Quvenzhané Wallis (Crystal), Shinelle Azoroh (Jenna Carson), Orlando Jones (Emory Price) & Tristan Mack Wilds (Alonzo Powers) about how this show is about much more than basketball, what stories from Season 1 will carry over into this season and if the Jace/Crystal ship will sail at some point! WATCH SEASON 2 OF SWAGGER NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+! You didn't think we'd forget about Marvel did you? We have best selling author Maria Lewis on the show this week to talk about her new Marvel Heroines novel, Mockingbird: Strike Out! Find out why she's such a big fan of Bobbi Morse, why this story might be different than what you've seen or read about the character in the past, walking the fine line of canon and so much more. We might even get a tease or two out of her about her upcoming Assassin's Creed novel too! GET MOCKINGBIRD: STRIKE OUT NOW WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD FROM ACONYTE BOOKS! Speaking of Marvel, we do have a spoiler filled review of the season premiere of Marvel's Secret Invasion series from Disney+. You can also find out what we thought of the Searchlight Pictures movie, Chevalier, which is now on DigitalHD. So really, we're throwing you into a lot of different fandoms this week! Want to subscribe to the show or find us on social media? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

This week we're taking you inside the prison walls and inside the mind! First, we're talking about the new Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown. Get the inside scoop on the new series as we talk to members of the cast like Jeremy Renner, Diane Wiest, Hugh Dillon, Emma Laird, Taylor Handley & Tobi Bamtefa. They'll tell us about putting the spotlight on a prison town and how that leads to some big family drama. WATCH MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN STARTING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH ON PARAMOUNT+! Last week you heard our interview of the Apple TV+ series, Dr. Brain. This week, we're talking to the cast about the new hit series! You'll hear from director Kim Jee-won, along with cast members Lee Sun-Kyun, Lee You-Young, Park Hee-Soon, Seo Ji-Hye and Lee Jae-Won. We talk a lot about brain syncs and the unique relationships between the characters and Sewon. You'll hear their answers both in English AND Korean! WATCH DR. BRAIN EVERY THURSDAY ON APPLE TV+! We're not done yet! Hear our review of the Supergirl series finale and the new holiday movie, Home Sweet Home Alone. We also talk about some big trailers and fans freaking out again over a Spider-Man: No Way Home story. Sponsored by TrueBill! Go to https://www.truebill.com/nerdy and start saving money by finding and cancelling subscription services. You can also hear more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

One of the most popular sci-fi series of all time is BACK! Babylon 5: The Road Home, the new animated movie set in the universe of the series, arrives August 15th from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment and we have all of the inside info right from the source. Series creator J. Michael Straczynski and director Matt Peters joined us at Comic-Con this year to tell us all about this movie. Find out why they call it a love letter to the fans, how the original cast returned, re-casting some roles for those who are no longer with us and much more. You can also hear our review of the new Netflix movie, Heart of Stone with Gal Gadot. We'll also talk about what Gal said about the future of Wonder Woman 3. There's also news about another possible Uncharted movie, a "grounded" Hot Wheels movie and our reaction to the latest trailers for The Continental and the Ahsoka series. Ready to subscribe or just learn more? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Phase 5 of the MCU is about to being, so it's time to get real! This week, we have an in-depth discussion on Marvel Studios, the good and the bad. Once again James is joined by his friends Emmanuel Gomez from LRM Online, Meaghan and Theresa from BeautifulBallad and Joshua Lapin-Bertone from Popverse & DC Comics to talk about all things Marvel. They'll talk about why not everything has been perfect for Marvel Studios over the years, and why it's so hard for some fans to admit it and talk about. They look at what has worked, what hasn't and what our hopes and needs are for the future of the MCU both on TV and on the big screen. All this leads up to the big premiere of Ant-Man & The Wasp Quantumania and the beginning of the next Phase for Marvel Studios. This panel discussion would be great on it's own, but we squeezed in a couple of more things for you too! James reviews the Season 9 premiere of The Flash and even the premiere of Marvel's Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur. Ready to subscribe, or just learn more about us? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Olympians aren't the only ones hitting the ice this week! Once again we're talking about Netflix's In From The Cold, but this time with Lola Mae Loughran. She talks about playing Maddie on the show, the relationship with Becca, learning to skate on the fly and much more. Plus, you won't believe what special skill she's hoping to display in a possible second season! WATCH IN FROM THE COLD, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! In our trifecta of reviews this week, we're breaking down The Book of Boba Fett finale, the new DC animated movie Catwoman: Hunted and the upcoming Bel-Air series from Peacock. You can also hear us talk about trailers for Jurassic World: Dominion, The Lost City, The Adam Project and much more. Plus, we have news about the National Treasure series and Kraven The Hunter! Make sure you also give us a look too at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

The ultimate Nazi hunt is on! Season 2 of Hunters is now streaming on Prime Video, and we're here to get the inside scoop on this final season. Hear us talk to series creator David Weil, as well as stars Tiffany Boone (Roxy) and Louis Ozawa (Joe). We'll find out more about the importance of bringing Hitler to justice, how and why Meyer is back after the events of the Season 1 finale and why the Hunters team might not be on the best of terms this season. WATCH SEASON 2 OF HUNTERS, NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! We also give a spoiler free review of the Velma premiere, now that it's on HBO Max. Everyone is talking about it, so find out if we agree or not about this take on the classic Scooby-Doo characters. We're also going back to talk about the premiere episodes of Alert: Missing Person Unit from Fox. We waited to we could dive into some spoiler talk! You can also hear us break down trailers for Wolf Pack from Paramount+, the final season of Carnival Row from Prime Video, The Watchful Eye from Freeform and the Netflix animated series My Dad The Bounty Hunter. There's a little something for everyone this week! Get even more from us, and find out how you can subscribe at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

How about a little history on Memorial Day weekend?  We're talking about a lesser known World War II story told in American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally.  We're talking to Meadow Williams (Mildred Gillars) & Swen Temmel (Billy Owen) about a woman who was once the most hated in America.  They talk about what Mildred went through, the perception of her before and after filming and how the movie is a firsthand account from Billy Owen himself.  Plus, they talk about working with the legendary Al Pacino!  AMERICAN TRAITOR: THE TRIAL OF AXIS SALLY IS AVAILABLE NOW IN SELECT THEATERS AND ON DEMAND! It's a VERY busy week for reviews!  We share spoiler free reviews of Cruella, Lucifer Season 5B and Amazon's Panic.  We also discuss Amazon's purchase of MGM, the stunning Star Wars statements from JJ Abrams, some turmoil from The CW upfronts and much more!  It's a show so jam packed with nerdy goodness, we had to supersize it! Sponsored by HelloFresh!  Go to https://hellofresh.com/nerdy12 and use code nerdy12 to get 12 free meals that can be ready in 30 minutes or less. Find out even more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's a crazy week this week!  No guest, but we do have some major Nerd News stories to tackle.  We talk about the rumors that Wonder Woman 1984 will be delayed again, the upcoming end The Walking Dead flagship series and that Dune trailer that dropped this week. We also have a SPOILER FILLED review of Superman: Man of Tomorrow from DC Animation, a new Umbrella Academy spinoff comic to discuss and Ultraman's Marvel debut. Find out more and listen to past shows at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We're getting spooky, and summer isn't even over yet. Micah Sloat, of Paranormal Activity fame, joins us to talk about his new podcast Paranormal Activity: True Tales of Possession, which is now available on Audible. He'll tell us what drove him to do the show, talk about how he got interested in the paranormal and much more. After that, James share his own personal experiences with the paranormal from his own life! Want more? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

It's time to get erased! This week we're talking to Jackie Lai from the brand new movie, Eraser Reborn! She talks to us about reviving the classic Eraser movie after nearly three decades, how it's updated for a modern audience and her excitement to work with Dominic Sherwood again. She also talks to us about some of the incredible stunts that she got to do! ERASER REBORN WILL BE AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY AND DIGITAL HD ON JUNE 7TH FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT! It's also a BIG review week! We'll share a SPOILER FILLED review of Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 1 from Netflix. Season 3 of The Boys just hit Prime Video as well, so we'll share some spoiler free thoughts on that premiere. We also talk about some big casting news for The Hunger Games prequel, the controvertial Gotham Knights series trailer and a big shake-up once again at Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Films.  Please FOLLOW AND/OR SUBSCRIBE to us wherever you get your podcasts! You can also find more about us at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast Show Rundown: 0:00 Intro 2:43 Jacky Lai Interview (Eraser Reborn) 12:00 The Boys Season 3 Premiere Review 20:59 Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 1 Review 33:50 The Hunger Games Prequel Casting News 38:28 Gotham Knights Series Trailer Talk 43:12 The Princess (Hulu) Trailer Talk 45:13 ONI: Thunder God's Tale Trailer Talk 48:40 Warner Bros. Pictures & DC Films Shake-Up

It's our most diabolical episode yet! The Boys Presents Diabolical puts a wild animated spin on the fan favorite live action series, so we had to go righ to the source for more info. Executive Producer Simon Racioppa joined us this week, as part of a press roundtable, to talk about bringing some new characters into the world of The Boys, using different animation styles and much more. Plus, did someone say canon? Find out! WATCH THE BOYS PRESENTS DIABOLICAL NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! We also have some BIG comics talk this week! Writer Ryan Parrott returns to the show to talk about his new book, Rogue Sun. He tells us about how the character came to be in the Radiant Black world, the beginning stages of the Massive-verse, writing a superhero book for Image and much more. He also gives us great insight into the characters and how the title means more than you think. ROGUE SUN #1 IS AVAILABLE NOW AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK SHOPS AND DIGITAL RETAILERS! You know we have some reviews too, right? We talk spoilers from the Batwoman Season 3 finale, and go spoiler free to talk about HBO Max's The Tourist. Plus we discuss AMC charging more to see The Batman, Chris Pine back in the spy thiller game with Amazon, Twisted Metal being adapted and a new addition to DC's Legends of Tomorrow. How much more fun could it get!? Find even more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Dragons made them kings, and we're about to find out why! House of the Dragon premieres on HBO Max this Sunday, and we wanted to get the scoop from the ones who are doing a deep dive. We're talking to the hosts of The Official Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon podcast, Jason Concepcion (X-Ray Vision) and Greta Johnsen (WBEZ's Nerdette podcast). We ask them about their different entrance into the Game of Thrones fandom, the book versus show comparison, their experience with the incredible cast and so much more. Plus, we share our love of dragons, since we'll be seeing a lot of them. Listen to The Official Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon podcast now wherever you get your podcasts. We also go back to SDCC to share our interviews with the cast and creator of the new Disney Channel superhero series, Hamster & Gretel. We talk to stars Melissa Povenmire (Gretel), Michael Cimino (Kevin), Liza Koshy (Veronica Hill) and series creator Dan Povenmire about the heroes, the villains and all of the fun that you'll see in this new series. There may even be a hamster story or two to tell. Watch Hamster & Gretel now on Disney Channel, with new episodes returning September 10th. You can also hear our spoiler-ish review of the premiere episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, which may or may not make you angry. We also share some thoughts on Jordan Elsass exiting Superman & Lois, some trailer talk for Wednesday, Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities and Peacock's Last Light. It's a great mix of fun and controversy this week! Please LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts. You can do that, plus find us online and social media, at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

It's time for vengeance! We're telling you more about Netflix's Blue Eye Samurai from the minds that created the story. Hear our conversation with writers, creators and producers Amber Noizumi & Michael Green as we dive into the story's intriguing characters, their motives, the incredible animation style and much more. WATCH BLUE EYE SAMURAI, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We also share our thoughts on A Haunting In Venice, now that it is on DigitalHD. You can also get our reaction to trailers for Marvel's Echo series, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and the upcoming Netflix movie, Lift. We also have an update the The Penguin series from DC, how superhero fatigue may finally be cured and why the stock on JJ Abrams might be going down. Want to find out more about us or subscribe? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

We're seeing double, and it's a good thing! Dead Ringers has arrived with Rachel Weisz in a dueling role and we have a couple of members of the cast to talk about it. Hear from Britne Oldford (Genevieve) and Poppy Liu (Greta) about their character's connection to the Mantle twins, why this show tells such an important story and working with such an incredible cast. DEAD RINGERS IS NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! That's not all! Alexis Sides also joins us to talk about Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. We revisit the show to ask him about his favorite songs, playing Potato and being one of the T-Birds and trying to tease what might be coming up on the show. Plus, Alexis addresses one of the main criticisms of the show. GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES STREAMS NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY ON PARAMOUNT+! You know we HAD TO talk about The Mandalorian Season 3 finale too, right? Hear our review in all of it's spoiler filled glory! We'll also share some thoughts on the new Netflix political thriller, The Diplomat. We'll also address the latest controversy surrounding Jonathan Majors, a possible Russo Bros. connection to the upcoming Batman movie, some big King Kong X Godzilla news and MUCH more. Want even more from us or need a place to subscribe? Go to: https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

From star gazing to great detectives to magic baby bottles...this week's show has it all! We start off by talking about the new Prime Video series, Night Sky! Hear from stars JK Simmons and Sissy Spacek, as well as series creator Holden Miller and Executive Producer Daniel C. Connolly about this intriguing drama/sci-fi hybrid. We talk about the focus on an older cast, the mysteries that are in front of them, how that affects their 50 year relationship and MUCH more. WATCH NIGHT SKY, NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! Next up, we dive back into the world of Batman Unburied with Detective Renee Montoya herself, Jessica Marie Garcia! Jessica talks about playing such an iconic role, the bond between Renee and Barbara Gordon and some of the crazy events of this first run of episodes! She also takes us behind the scenes and even talks about the potential future for these characters! LISTEN TO BATMAN UNBURIED ONLY ON SPOTIFY, FROM DC AND SPOTIFY ORIGINALS! Finally, we talk to Brandon Sawyer about everyone's favorite corporate cutie! He tells us why he came back for Boss Baby: Back in the Crib, some of the new characters he gets to work with this time and how the game has changed for Ted Templeton. We also press him on his favorite characters to write and if this is the last we'll see of Boss Baby. WATCH BOSS BABY: BACK IN THE CRIB NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! But we're not done! We also review the Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers revival on Disney+! You can also hear more about trailers for She-Hulk, The Boys Season 3, The Umbrella Academy Season 3, The Terminal List, Spiderhead and Walker: Independence. We'll even talk about a possible Daredevil revival! Wow thats a lot, you better start listening now! Make sure you also find us online at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Why wouldn't we want to spend Halloween at Keyhouse? Once again this week we're talking about Netflix's Locke & Key, this time with the wonderful Genevieve Kang! She talks about playing Jackie on the show, how things changed from Season 1 to Season 2, Jackie's relationship with Tyler and much more. Plus Genevieve talks about how she braves the deep in open water swimming! WATCH SEASON 2 OF LOCKE & KEY NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! Speaking of the deep, author Rick Riordan also joins the show this week to talk about his new book, Daughter of the Deep. He'll tell us why Ana is such a relatable character, why the deep sea is such a great setting for sci-fi stories and what Percy Jackson readers might love about this new story. Speaking of Percy Jackson, he also updates us on the upcoming Disney+ series! DAUGHTER OF THE DEEP IS NOW AVAILABLE FROM DISNEY HYPERION PRESS. We also celebrate the 100th episode of DC's Legends of Tomorrow with a review. You can also hear our review of the Star Trek: Prodigy premiere, as well as the new Netflix movie Hypnotic. We also discuss the Cowboy Bebop trailer, Buzz Lightyear having hair, more triggering on the way from Masters of the Universe: Revelation and plenty more interesting nerd news. Find even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We're covering so many amazing shows this week! We're starting with The Orville: New Horizons from Hulu, and now Disney+ as well! Hear us talk to cast members Anne Winters (Ensign Charly Burke), Penny Johnson Jerald (Dr. Claire Finn), Chad L. Coleman (Klyden), Peter Macon (Lt. Commander Bortus) as well as Brannon Braga (Executive Producer) and Tom Costantino (Co-Producer) about Season 3 and beyond! Some great insight into the series, and some hilarious story as well. STREAM THE ORVILLE NEW HORIZONS NOW ON HULU AND DISNEY+! Kersti Bryan also joins us to talk about her role in The Walking Dead spinoff series, Tales of The Walking Dead. She teases her very unique role, working with the ultra energetic Terry Crews, the incredible detail put into The Walking Dead universe and so much more. Plus, we talk about what it would look like bringing TWD to Broadway! Watch Tales of The Walking Dead on AMC and early on AMC+! That's not all! We're also joined by members of the cast and creative team of the Apple TV+ series, Five Days At Memorial. Hear from Carlton Cuse (co-director, executive producer), Robert Pine (Dr. Horace Baltz) and Julie Ann Emery (Diane Robichaux) about this intense portrayal of the tragedy at Memorial Hospital during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. We tackle so many angles of this show, from how difficult it was to film certain scenes to the choice of using actual news footage. WATCH FIVE DAYS AT MEMORIAL, NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+! You can also hear our review of the final season of Netflix's Locke & Key. Warner Bros. Discovery adds a new blunder to their growing list, this time with the Pennyworth series. We also talk about another Mortal Kombat Legends movie on the way and another game changing cast member being added to Season 5 of Cobra Kai. Be sure to LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcast. Also find us online at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

When you are celebrating a milestone, you want to have a hero by your side. It's our 400th episode and we're headed to the Bat Cave! Javicia Leslie joins us to talk about the third season of Batwoman. We take a deep dive into what the show has accomplished so far, how crazy things have gotten (and will get) in Season 3, the Ryan Wilder/Alice dynamic and much more. Plus, will Javicia spill any info about Ryan and Sophie? Listen to find out! THE MIDSEASON PREMIERE FOR SEASON 3 OF BATWOMAN BEGINS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12TH ON THE CW! We also make our return to the comics world this week! Creator Juni Ba joins the show this week to talk about his new Image Comics story, Monkey Meat. We talk about how he came up with the idea for this crazy world, the unique character designs and much more. Plus, does the Monkey Meat company mean more than we might think? Find out why this is a unique story perfect for your pull box! MONKEY MEAT #1 IS NOW AVAILABLE WHEREVER COMICS ARE SOLD! Our big show doesn't end there. We also have a full review of Season 4 of Cobra Kai, and a the premiere of a new Fox series, The Cleaning Lady. Plus, we got back and finally give our review of Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Thank you for helping up celebrate 400 episodes of talking about the things that we love! You can always find more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We're back, witches! Catherine Lough Haggquist joins us this week to once again talk about Motherland: Fort Salem! She'll talk about what's ahead for Petra Bellweather this season, the mother-daughter relationship with Abigail, the return of Alder and much more. Plus she talks about the amazing Motherland fandom and what she'll remember about the show. WATCH MOTHERLAND FORT SALEM EVERY TUESDAY ON FREEFORM AND NEXT DAY ON HULU! We also join the mystery of Chloe from Prime Video and chat with the cast of that new series. Hear from Erin Doherty (Becky/Sasha), Pippa Bennett-Warner (Livia) and Brandon Michael Hall (Josh) about this very interesting new series. They talk about not just the mysterious death in the show, but about the long con being played by Becky Green. Who knows what and how long before it all blows up in their face? We ask all the hard questions! WATCH CHLOE NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! This is also a BIG review week for us! We're talking about the Obi-Wan finale, Season 3 of The Umbrella Academy, as well as the highly anticipated Herogasm episode of The Boys! We'll also break down the final Stranger Things trailer, go on a Star Wars vacation and talk about the pre-outrage over Chris Pratt's Mario voice. Don't miss any of the fun! You can also find us online at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's Halloween and we're in the spirit! First, we're chatting with writer Amy Chu about her amazing graphic novel, Carmilla The First Vampire. Find out more of the history behind it, why she chose this stories, the modern spin that she puts on it and so much more. GET CARMILLA THE FIRST VAMPIRE FROM DARK HORSE COMICS! Season 2 of Invincible begins on Prime Video this Friday, so of course we have a spoiler free review of that premiere. We'll also give you some early thoughts on The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror XXXIV before it airs this Sunday on Fox. We'll also dive into the first look at the live action version of Disney's Snow White, talk about more Disney animation news, look at a possible Super Mario Bros. remake, give a promising update on the Daredevil series and even squeeze in some time to talk about the Fallout TV series.   Need more from us? Go to https://linktree.com/downandnerdypodcast

School's in session, and it's bloody good! This week, we catch up with the cast of Vampire Academy before the series premieres September 15th on Peacock. We're talking to Daniela Nieves (Lissa), Sisi Stringer (Rose), Kieron Moore (Dimitri) and André Dae Kim (Christian) about this new, magical vampire series. Hear them talk about the connection between their characters, why this series is so unique, preparing for the action scenes and much more. WATCH VAMPIRE ACADEMY, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH ON PEACOCK! We also help celebrate Disney+ Day with reviews of both Thor: Love & Thunder and Cars On The Road. We also give an early review of the new Fox drama series, Monarch. You can also hear about some very interesting trailers like Prime Video's The Peripheral, Netflix's Wendell & Wild and even Spirit Halloween: The Movie. Plus, another swing and a miss for Warner Bros. Discovery. It's all here! Find even more at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's an interview explosion on this weeks show! Season 2 of Mayor of Kingstown has begun, and we have a member of the McLusky family with us to talk about it. Taylor Handley stops by to talk about Kyle's journey this season, why the stakes are higher than in Season 1, the pressure and stress that Kyle is under and teasing many more things about what's to come. WATCH NEW EPISODES OF MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN EVERY SUNDAY ON PARAMOUNT+! We're also back at the MPU, but this time, we have a member of the squad to help us take a deep dive into the new Fox series. Ryan Broussard talks to us about Alert: Missing Persons Unit and the amazing cast that he gets to work with. He'll also tell us how Mike feels about everything that's going on with Nikki, the return of Keith and what might be next for the show. WATCH ALERT: MISSING PERSONS UNIT EVERY MONDAY AT 9PM ON FOX AND NEXT DAY ON HULU! Finally, we're staying up with the returning Adult Swim series Yolo: Silver Destiny. We're catching up with Michael Cusack (Creator), Todor Manojlovic (Rachel) and Sarah Bishop (Sarah) about this crazy new season of the Aussie based series. They'll talk about the very different paths for Rachel and Sarah, why their friendship work so well, how they keep the show so fresh and much more. Plus, we ask the all important question about vegan sausage! WATCH YOLO: SILVER DESTINY, RETURNING SUNDAY, JANUARY 22ND AT MIDNIGHT ON ADULT SWIM AND NEXT DAY ON HBO MAX! Think that's it? Far from it! We still have to review the premiere of The Last of Us WITH SPOILERS! You can also hear our thoughts on trailers for Season 3 of The Mandalorian, Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham and Season 3 of Superman & Lois. Find out more about our show, and subscribe at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

We're adding a few stars to your Thanksgiving table this year! We're releasing this week's episode early because of all of the great shows and movies releasing today. We'll start out with the third and final season of Hanna from Amazon Prime Video! Get the inside scoop on the final season from series creator David Farr and Dermot Mulroney (John Carmichael). David teases a very different side of Hanna this season, as well as a big showdown with Sandy. Dermot will tell us how Carmichael is dealing with the fallout of Season 2 and who he might have as an ally himself. WATCH SEASON 3 OF HANNA NOW ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO! Also joining us this week is Marina Mazepa from Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City! She brings the fan favorite Lisa Trevor to life in the brand new movie. She talks about how her background in dance and contortionism helped her in the role, how she found the inspiration for the character and much more. Plus, she reveals which Marvel role she would be most excited to play. SEE RESIDENT EVIL: WELCOME TO RACCOON CITY IN THEATERS NOW FROM SONY PICTURES! Don't worry, we didn't forget our reviews. You can also hear us talk about he first two episodes of Hawkeye, and hear some notes from the press conference that we attended. We also review Masters of the Universe Revelation Part 2 and the new Netflix anime series, Super Crooks. Listen and enjoy with your family, and Happy Thanksgiving! Find more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

What's on your shelf? This week we introduce you to our latest series, Mission: Collect! That means we're talking collectibles this week. Looking at a bunch of different brands like Funko, McFarlane Toys, Sideshow Collectibles and more to not just talk about what we collect but what might be your best options as well. Plus, you know we'll throw in an opinion or two. Find our newest show, Mission: Collect on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter to get even more! We also have some top notch reviews this week. It's time to talk spoilers about the Season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian, and even highlight something that really surprised us. We also got to see the new DC series Gotham Knights early, so you can get our spoiler free thoughts on that a couple of weeks before the premiere. Finally we'll fly into Devotion, based on a true story of some incredible Korean War pilots. You didn't think that was it, right? There's also news about the Hellboy reboot, Stranger Things coming to the stage and a bunch of trailers including: Peter Pan & Wendy, Disney's Haunted Mansion, Agent Elvis and Dead Ringers. Join us, and let's dive in head first. Want to know where to SUBSCRIBE or just get more info on us? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

We have some exciting new interviews for you this week! We'll start off be jumping back into the world of La Brea with Chiké Okonkwo, who plays Ty on the show, as he gets us ready for the pivotal episode of this final season of the show. Find our more about why Ty made the decisions that he made when he arrived at his new time, how careful he needs to be about the timeline and so much more. NEW EPISODES OF LA BREA AIR EVERY TUESDAY ON NBC AND NEXT DAY ON PEACOCK! If you're a Belgravia fan, you'll love what's next. We talk to the stars of Belgravia: The Next Chapter, Benjamin Wainwright (Frederick) and Harriet Slater (Clara) as we dive into this new timeline for the popular series. Not only do we take a deep dive into the first episode, we tease ahead at what might be next and it might get a bit scandalous. NEW EPISODES OF OF BELGRAVIA: THE NEXT CHAPTER AIR EVERY SUNDAY ON MGM+! There's plenty of fun to be had outside of our fun conversations, too. Hear our better late than never review of Marvel's Echo, maybe with a few spoilers. We also have an interesting update on the world of the Madame Web movie, yet another Superman: Legacy rumor killer from James Gunn, a new era for TMNT comics and our thoughts on the first look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. You won't want to miss a second! Craving more? Learn how to subscribe and follow us at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Who wants to live off the grid on Mars? We talk to Wyatt Rockefeller about his new film Settlers from IFC Films. The director talks about trying to bring realism to humans living on the planet, the performances of amazing actors like Brooklynn Prince and Nell Tiger Free, who the true villain of the film is and much more. Plus find out if there could be more to the story coming! SEE SETTLERS IN THEATERS AND ON DEMAND NOW FROM IFC FILMS. We also have a couple of big reviews this week, starting with the highly anticipated Masters of the Universe: Revelation! We'll also share some quotes from a press conference we attended for the series. You can also hear our review of the new Prime Video movie, Jolt! We also share our thoughts on the recent Batgirl casting, trailers for Dune, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf and more. Plus, more comic book reviews! Hear more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

The residents of Blue Valley have some new neighbors! Season 3 of DC's Stargirl returns to The CW this Wednesday, and we have the best possible guest to get you ready. Brec Bassinger, Stargirl herself, joins us on the show this week to talk all about Season 3. We'll talk about the ISA trying to become upstanding citizens, the return of Starman, the status of the Whitmore-Dugan family and more. Plus, Brec tells us about a fun behind the scenes moments that fans thought was a Season 3 spoiler! WATCH THE SEASON 3 PREMIERE OF DC'S STARGIRL THIS WEDNESDAY ON THE CW! We also wanted to take a deeper dive into the new Netflix series, Echoes, so we invited Alise Willis to join us this week. She talks about playing Meg on the show, all of the twist that happen throughout the season, figuring out the difference between Lennie and Gina and so much more. We also talk about the big twist involving her character, and why it was one of the big memorable parts of the season. WATCH ECHOES, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We also have a couple of more guests from the Apple TV+ series, Five Days At Memorial. Episode 5 is a big one that's now streaming, so we have Adepero Oduye (Karen Wynn) and Cornelius Smith Jr. (Dr. Bryant King) to talk about their characters, the ethical dilemmas of the situation the doctors were in and how they feel about the system itself that seemed to fail the city of New Orleans. Even with all of these interviews, we manage to sneak in a review of the House of the Dragon premiere as well! Be sure to LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts, and find us online at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

A brand new world of wonder is headed to Apple TV+! Wondla premiere this Friday, June 28th and we have the interviews to get you ready for the show. Hear from Jeanine Mason (Eva), Bobs Gannaway (Writer & EP) and Tony DiTerlizzi (Author, Creator) about this magical new series. Since Orphan Black: Echoes debuted this week, not only does James review the show, he shares his Top 5 Clones list across all of the entertainment world. Ready to subscribe and get more of the show? Go to

Maybe one of our biggest and most jam packed shows EVER!  First we have our SPOILER FREE reviews of both Zack Snyder's Justice League AND The Falcon And The Winter Soldier!  We'll tell you why it will be a big weekend of streaming for you on both HBO Max and Disney+, and you'll get our opinion on both. That leads into another TRIPLE interview week!  We'll start off talking Resident Alien with Sara Tomko (Asta) and Chris Sheridan (EP/Showrunner).  After that critical 8th episode, they'll talk about what is coming up for the rest of this season as we lead into the upcoming finale.  Plus, find out who they say is the key to saving the world.  WATCH RESIDENT ALIEN EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON SYFY! We're not done talking about SAS: Red Notice either.  We'll talk to the man who literally wrote the book on it, Andy McNab.  He's a former SAS agent himself, and best selling author of amazing stories like Red Notice.  He talks about bringing authenticity to the set and the future of Tom Buckingham on screen.  WATCH SAS: RED NOTICE NOW IN THEATERS AND VIDEO ON DEMAND! Finally, we get to talk comics and more with writer Rodney Barnes.  We look back on the last couple of volumes of his masterpiece, Killadelphia from Image Comics.  He'll also tell us who he hopes to cast in the upcoming TV adaptation of the story, and it's a big one!  Plus we'll talk about his work with Marvel both on the page and on screen.  KILLADELPHIA VOL. 1 AND 2 ARE AVAILABLE NOW!  ISSUE 13 WILL BE AVAILABLE ON MAY 26TH. We're not done, because we still have to talk about nerd news items like a possible Hourman movie, some Naomi casting news and a new Captain American comic that left some fans feeling triggered.  It's our longest show in a long time, but this seems to be the week for that. Get even more nerdy goodness at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Does this voice sound familiar?  If you've watched anything in animation or played any games in the last several years, you've probably heard Jennifer Hale.  The legendary voiceover actress joins us this week to talk about her amazing career and a new initiative that she is a part of.  She talks to us about Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and some of her other great work.  Plus find out how you can support the voiceover community as part of the What The Vox initiative.  MASS EFFECT: LEGENDARY EDITION IS AVAILABLE NOW!  RATCHET & CLANK: RIFT APART WILL BE AVAILABLE JUNE 11TH! Speaking of animation, we have a new Batman and a new Superman animated series coming up!  We talk about both of those, what's coming up in the DC animated movie universe, big animation news from Boom! Studios and much more.  Plus, we weigh in on the new Wednesday Addams casting news.  We also review a couple of big new comics and the Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. series from Hulu.  This week's show is packed with animation goodness! Learn more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week we are All Elite! We're talking to the stars of AEW wrestling before their biggest PPV event of the year, All Out. They joined us at a Comic-Con roundtable this year and gave us some very candid insight into the company. Hear from CM Punk, Jade Cargill, Britt Baker, Orange Cassidy, Darby Allin and Chris Jericho talk about what sets AEW apart in the wrestling business, what the future looks like and even some hot takes! Watch AEW: All Out on PPV this Sunday, September 4th! Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is finally on Prime Video, so we share our spoiler free review of the first two episodes. Speaking of Prime Video, we also review the new Sylvester Stallone movie, Samaritan. We also finally get to review DIsney and Pixar's Lightyear, since it's coming to 4K, Blu-Ray and DVD on September 13th. You can also hear us talk about Warner Bros. Discovery dumping DC FanDome, a shake-up before Season 2 of House of the Dragon, Harley Quinn's renewal and more. Find out why NBCUniversal might be facing similar major cuts and cancellations coming up, as well! Plus, we even do some quick Manifest talk. There's a little something for everyone this week! Find out more at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week we're saving the world AND simulating it all in one show!  First, hear our interview with the director and writer of the Amazon Original Movie, Bliss, Mike Cahill!  He'll talk about how he came up with the idea, how simulation theory is his jam, putting Salma Hayek and Owen Wilson in a movie together for the first time and so much more.  Plus, find out if he thinks the Brain Box should exist in the real world.  WATCH BLISS NOW ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO! Then it's time to save the world...poorly.  Craig McCracken joins us to talk about his latest animated creation, Kid Cosmic, for Netflix!  He talks about his imperfect childhood hero, forming his team in a small town, his unique alien villains and the overall fun of the show.  We also ask him if this is something adults would enjoy too.  ALL EPISODES OF KID COSMIC ARE NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We also talk about Ryan Coogler inking an exclusive deal with Disney, The Nevers and Justice Society: World War II trailers, The CW renewing almost everything and a couple of fun comic book stories.  Just for fun, we'll throw in some Sonic talk as well! For more episodes, go to https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

The secret is out!  The new Amazon series Tell Me Your Secrets is here and we're helping you unravel the mystery with the cast and creator of the show.  Hear us talk to Harriet Warner (creator), Amy Brenneman (Mary), Hamish Linklater (John) and Elliot Fletcher (Jake) as they take you inside this mysterious and thrilling new story.  There  might even be a few teases of what you could expect from a possible second season!  WATCH TELL ME YOUR SECRETS NOW ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO! We have a couple of very exciting reviews this week!  Hear a spoiler free review of the Superman & Lois premiere before it airs on The CW, as well as a review of the Season 2 premiere of For All Mankind from Apple TV+.  We also break down the Mortal Kombat and Cruella trailers, talk about the upcoming Wednesday series, some Aquaman controversy and so much more. There's so much more where that came from!  Hear our past episodes and more at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's time to unlock your hidden power and swear to protect Athena! Knights of the Zodiac has finally come to live action and we're talking to the biggest stars of the new movie. You'll hear from Madison Iseman (Sienna/Athena), Mackenyu (Seiya), Mark Dacascos (Mylock) and Nick Stahl (Cassios) about adapting the fan favorite Saint Seiya story into live action for the first time. They'll give great insight into their characters, talk about some behind the scenes details from the film and much more. SEE KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC IN THEATERS NOW FROM SONY PICTURES! Don't worry FROMily, we didn't forget about you! We're back talking to the cast again this week. Avery Konrad will talk about Sara's return to the town, how much stress that puts on Boyd and the tension that she could be met with. We also have Hannah Cheramy on the show to talk about Julie's emotional ride this season, how she's detailing with all of the turmoil in the family and much more. KEEP WATCHING FROM EVERY SUNDAY ON MGM+! We even managed to find time to sneak in a couple of spoiler free reviews. Find out what we thought of The Muppets Mayhem series from Disney+ and the dystopian sci-fi series Black Knight from Netflix. So yeah, we've pretty much set up your binge watching obsessions for the weekend. Looking to SUBSCRIBE to the show? Want to learn more? Find all of that at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

We're getting an early start on having a full table at Thanksgiving! There are so many interview guests on the show, you're bound to find something you love. We'll start out talking to Gil Birmingham about Season 5 of Yellowstone. He'll talk about Rainwater's motives this season, having John Dutton as Governor, if they share any common ground and much more. SEASON 5 OF YELLOWSTONE PREMIERES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK! There's also a new Transformers series that we couldn't wait to talk about. We're joined by the executive producers of Transformers Earthspark Dale Malinowski and Ant Ward, as well as cast members Cissy Jones (Elita-1), Zion Broadnax (Morgan "Mo" Malto, Sydney Mikayla (Robby Malto), Kathreen Khavari (Twitch) and Zeno Robinson (Thrash). Hear more about the characters you know, and get introduced to the ones that you don't. We'll also talk about why this series is so fresh, and appeals to fans both young and old. TRANSFORMERS EARTHSPARK IS NOW STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+! We also talk to the creative minds and cast members of the new Apple TV+ series, Circuit Breakers! Hear from series creator Melody Fox and Executive Producer Andrew Orenstein, as well as Maz Jobrani and Cole Keriazakos who are the stars of Episode 4 of the series. Find out why this futuristic sci-fi anthology series is perfect for young audiences, and why the cast had so much fun with the series. CIRCUIT BREAKERS IS NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+! That's not all, because we even managed to squeeze in some nerd news. Hear more about the latest rumors surrounding Tom Holland and his Spider-Man future, James Gunn teasing a Lobo project, The Witcher prequel finally getting a trailer and a possible dream casting for the Gears of War movie. So basically, we had way too much fun this week. Find even more at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

How far would you go for work/life balance? Severance is now streaming on Apple TV+, where employees have their memories split between their lives in and out of the office. We'll learn more about the series from cast members Adam Scott (Mark), Patricia Arquette (Peggy), Tramell Tillman (Milchick) and Zach Cherry (Dylan). They'll talk about the mysterious Lumen Corporation, the unique concept of the show and give detailed insight into their characters. WATCH SEVERANCE NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+! There's also a new show on EPIX that might make you not want to be out after dark. From, which comes from the creators of Lost, explores a town where once you enter you can't leave. Harold Perrineau (Boyd), Catalina Sandino Moreno (Tabitha) and Eion Bailey (Jim) join us to talk about the mysterious series and what might be lurking in the shadows. They also talk about the town itself, the trust issues of their characters and more. FROM PREMIERES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH ON EPIX! That's already a lot, but we have more! Hear reviews of the Peacemaker Season 1 finale, The Endgame premiere from NBC and The Cuphead show from Netflix! We also talk about that big Peacemaker cameo and why some were missing in action. There is also some big Stranger Things news to talk about, trailers for The Boys Diabolical and the Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers revival and a new Chris Pratt show coming to Prime Video. Needless to say, we're covering a lot of ground for you this week! Find out even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Get ready to leap tall buildings in a single bound! We're putting the spotlight on Superman this week in a big way. The BIG news about the Superman: Legacy casting is out so we talk about the future of the character on the big screen. You'll also hear reviews of both the Superman & Lois Season 3 finale and the premiere of My Adventures With Superman. So whether it's the big screen or small, live action or animation, we have your Superman fix covered this week! That's not it for the reviews. We'll also dive into the Apple TV+ series Hijack and the premiere of Season 4 of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan from Prime Video, both now streaming. We also have good news when it comes to DC at Comic-Con, some news on The Flash that you might have missed and an updated on the upcoming Tomb Raider series. So no interviews, but A LOT to talk about and have fun with this week! Need more? Listen, subscribe and even follow us at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

She said it best, "new look, new Batwoman".  Javicia Leslie joins us this week to talk about bringing Ryan Wilder to Season 2 of the series.  What were her first impressions of the character, what does she love about Ryan and how does she feel about Gotham in general?  She also has a great answer about representation on the series.  WATCH SEASON 2 OF BATWOMAN EVERY SUNDAY ON THE CW! In addition to that, it's another double review week!  We'll give our thoughts on both WandaVision and Batman: Soul of the Dragon.  Speaking of DC, there's news about who will play Barbara Gordon, The Muppet Show is returning (sort of), more movie delays are announced and so much more!   Keep up with us anywhere at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week it's about FROMily and family! We're not even close to done talking about FROM after last week's SHOCKING episode. So we have Chloe Van Landschoot on the show this week to help us break down what happened and Kristi's role in it all. We'll also ask her those burning relationship questions when it comes to Marielle and Kenny. WATCH FROM EVERY SUNDAY ON MGM+! Speaking of love and family, With Love is BACK on Prime Video right now. So we couldn't wait to catch up with the amazing cast to find out what's next for the Diaz family. You'll hear from Emeraude Toubia (Lily), Rome Flynn (Santiago), Desmond Chiam (Nick), Mark Indelicato (Jorge Jr.), Vincent Rodriguez III (Henry), Isis King (Sol), Todd Grinnell (Miles), Constance Marie (Beatriz) & Benito Martinez (Jorge Sr.) about the ups and downs of all of these relationships this season and maybe even having a little more fun while they're at it. SEASON 2 OF WITH LOVE IS NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! TNT still does drama, and we have an early, spoiler free review of their latest sci-fi offering, The Lazarus Project. We'll also talk about Sydney Sweeney's major Spider-Verse casting, an Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. return rumor killer and more rumors for the live action cast of My Hero Academia. We'll even throw in our impression of the trailers for the final season of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan and the full trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Consider us your mental mix tape! Ready for more? Find out all about us at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Grease is the word this week! Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies has arrived, and we're finding all about this prequel series from the uber talented cast. We're chatting with Marisa Davila (Jane), Cheyenne Isabel Wells (Olivia), Maxwell Whittington-Cooper (Wally) & Nicholas McDonough (Gil) about all of the characters that bring Rydell High to life. We also talk about the incredible songs, how the show differs from the Grease movies and so much more. GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES IS NOW STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+! We also take a peek inside The Portable Door from MGM+ with a spoiler free review. There were a TON of trailers to drop this week so we'll dive into titles like Blue Beetle, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Barbie, The Diplomat and The Lazarus Project. You can also find out why we may never have another actress play Bo-Katan in the Star Wars universe and news of a Disney remake that seemingly no one was asking for yet. Do you SUBSCRIBE to our show yet? Want to find us on social media? Find it all at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

The Criminal Minds Evolution Season 2 finale was so good, we thought social media was going to explode. To help out react to it all, Showrunner Erica Messer joins the show for a spoiler filled recap of the finale, the season, and yes...we even ask THE Hotch question! If you haven't already, don't forget to stream the whole second season of Criminal Minds Evolution on Paramount+. Now that the dust as settled on Comic-Con 2024, it's time to talk winner and losers. Who created the biggest buzz? Who missed out on huge opportunities? Find out if you agree with our list. Finally, we have a spoiler free reaction to the new DC animated series, Batman: Caped Crusader from Prime Video. Ready to hear more or subscribe? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

They have to move on before you can move out. The Roman Agency is here to sell the houses with uninvited guests on SurrealEstate and the cast is here with us this week to talk about it. Hear Tim Rozon and Sarah Levy talk about this unique series, what they love about their characters and how they work together. Plus hear our early thoughts on the premiere episode. WATCH SURREALESTATE FRIDAY NIGHT AT 10PM ON SYFY! We also have the cast and creative team behind Power Book III: Raising Kanan on the show to talk about this very important prequel. You'll hear from Mekai Curtis (Kanan), Patina Miller (Raq), Omar Epps (Det. Howard), Hailey Kilgore (Jukebox), London Brown (Marvin), Malcolm M. Mays (Lou-Lou), Sascha Penn (Showrunner, Creator) and Courtney Kemp (Executive Producer, Character Creator). Find out who runs the streets, about taking the show back to the 90s and why family is a big part of the story. WATCH POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN SUNDAYS AT 8PM ON STARZ! You know that's not all, because we still have to talk about the Loki Season 1 finale WITH SPOILERS! We also talk about the big news from The Walking Dead, the Titans Season 3 trailer, the interesting Emmy nominations that were announced and so much more. Plus we review to BIG comics this week! Get even more by going to https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We're keying in on some of the biggest blockbusters this week! This week's show is kicked off with the cast and producers of Netflix's Locke & Key! Connor Jessup (Tyler), Darby Stanchfield (Nina), Griffin Gluck (Gabe), Hallea Jones (Eden), Carlton Cuse (EP/Director) and Meredith Averill (EP/Writer) all join us to talk about what to expect from Season 2 of the series. We talk new keys, supernatural secrets and even a plea to see The Splattering from start to finish! WATCH SEASON 2 OF LOCKE & KEY NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We also head up to the surface of NBC's La Brea with Zyra Gorecki. She talks to us about Izzy's guilt, who she can trust on the surface, how she would fair in the pit and much more. Plus, hear about her amazing work with an organization helping below the knee amputees get the help that they need. WATCH LA BREA TUESDAY NIGHTS ON NBC! It's also another triple review week as we dig into the Dune movie, the animated Injustice movie adaptation and the Season 3 finale of Titans. We also look back at DC FanDome and have a quick chat about the Uncharted movie trailer. (NOTE: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided us with a free copy of Injustice for review. All opinions expressed are our own.) You can also learn more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Could you be one of the Touched?  Enter the world of HBO's newest sci-fi, fantasy series The Nevers with us this week!  We're talking to Kiran Sonia Sawar about playing Harriet, who is one of the Touched in the series.  We talk to her about all of the threats in the series, what her character thinks of Amalia True and living with her fellow Orphans.  Plus she gives us an amazing tease of what's to come!  WATCH THE NEVERS EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT ON HBO AND AGAIN ON HBO MAX! We also have the amazing Bevin Bru on the show this week to talk about playing Angelique on Batwoman.  After the last shocking episode, is this it for Ryan and Angelique?  We ask her about that, we look back on some of her best episodes and we even look at what the future might look like for her on the show.  Bevin also teases a somewhat familiar storyline that she would love to see and you won't want to miss it.  WATCH BATWOMAN EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT ON THE CW! Speaking of The CW, we also have a spoiler filled review of the Kung Fu reboot series.  We'll also tackle this week's biggest trailers including Jupiter's Legacy, Batman: The Long Halloween Part One and others.  We also talk about the big Game of Thrones anniversary celebration this month, talk about a couple new comics from the past week and much more. Looking for more?  Go to https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We have a bonus episode this week, and it's all about comics! It's Comics, Man!, our former spinoff show, returns for one week only! Hear a preview of our interview with writer Amy Chu, talking about her graphic novel Carmilla: The First Vampire from Dark Horse Comics and Berger Books. The full interview can be heard on Episode 492 of our podcast this Monday, October 30th! How can we talk about comics without reviews? So hear our review of Green Lantern Alan Scott #1 from DC and Edenwood #1 from Image Comics. Don't forget more of our episodes are available at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Exploring new communities on this planet and beyond! First we'll stop by the new Netflix animated series Farzar to talk to the star and creators! Lance Reddick, Roger Black and Waco O'Guin stop by to talk about this crazy new animated sci-fi adventure, the unique character designs and the no limits comedy of the series. Plus, we ask Lance if we'll ever see him as the live action Renzo with those golden locks! WATCH SEASON 1 OF FARZAR, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We also head to Rutherford Falls, to talk about Season 2 of the Peacock series. We're joined by Kaniehtiio Horn and Jana Schmieding to talk about all things Feather Day and Reagan Wells! What are their hopes for a potential third seasons? What are some of their favorite moments from Season 2? Are their love triangles and new character moments still to come? Find out! WATCH THE FIRST TWO SEASONS OF RUTHERFORD FALLS, NOW STREAMING ON PEACOCK! You can also hear a trio of reviews this week as we break down the Ms. Marvel finale (SPOILERS), the new Resident Evil live action series (spoiler free) and The Bob's Burgers Movie (spoiler free). We'll also talk about the best look yet at Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Munsters trailer and tell you about more exciting things coming to Comic-Con this year before we make our trip to San Diego. Find out even more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's a good thing you have a long weekend because we have A LOT going on this week. Season 2 Episode 6 of from is THE episode, so we'll get you ready for it by talking to Corteon Moore (Ellis) and Jamie McGuire (Smiley) from the cast. Are we talking to them for a reason? What's going to happen!? They'll tease for us the best they can, plus we'll ask them about what's happened on the show so far. SEASON 2 OF FROM AIRS EVERY SUNDAY ON MGM+! Season 3 of the iCarly revival is also getting ready to hit Paramount+ in a few days, so we'll prepare you for that with Laci Mosley (Harper) and Jaidyn Triplett (Millicent). We'll ask them what's going on with them this season, get in some Creddie talk and even talk about how the show is becoming more adult. iCARLY SEASON 3 RETURNS TO PARAMOUNT+ ON JUNE 1ST! We also talk about a Spider-Verse story that you might have missed recently. Author Alex Segura joins us to talk about Araña & Spider-Man 2099: Dark Tomorrow. He talks about bringing these two characters together, the surprising villain that he got to use in his story, the future of Araña in the Spider-Verse & much more. GET ARANA & SPIDER-MAN 2099: DARK TOMORROW NOW WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD FROM MARVEL & DISNEY BOOKS! That's FAR from all we have this week! You know we have to talk about the series finale of The Flash with spoilers, plus we'll sneak in a review of Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai now that Max has launched. You'll also hear us talk about the trailers for Skull Island and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, the possibility of another Terminator movie and Kathleen Kennedy talking about the future of Indiana Jones. WOW that's a lot! Craving more? SUBSCRIBE and listen for more at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Who wants to get lost with the Robinson family one more time? The final season of Lost In Space is now streaming on Netflix, and we decided to revisit it a week later with the top members of the creative team. Showrunner and executive producer Zack Estrin joins us, along with fellow executive producers Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. They dive into how they used the time jump to their advantage, the uneasy family dynamic overall and much more. Plus, find out what they say is the big question of the entire season. WATCH LOST IN SPACE NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We stick to space when we review the first episode of Season 6 of The Expanse. There were also a ton of trailers to talk about this week! We break down Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Part One, Superman & Lois Season 2, Sonic 2, Halo and much more. Plus some quick info that you are going to want to know about some upcoming series. Be sure to check us out as well at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Time to head back on the frontier in search of a bit of history and drama. Last week you heard our review of Billy The Kid from EPIX, now hear our interviews with the cast and producers! We're joined by Tom Blyth (Billy The Kid), Eileen O'Higgins (Kathleen McCarty), Daniel Webber (Jesse Evans), Michael Hirst (Creator) and Donald De Line (Executive Producer) talking about how we will see a different side of the outlaw that you might not know about. We'll dive deeper into the story, the relationships, the family and much more. WATCH BILLY THE KID EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT ON EPIX! We also have Part 2 of our interview with writer Zack Kaplan. Find out even more about Break Out from Dark Horse Comics, the upcoming Metal Society from Top Cow and much more! So whether it's breaking out of the Cube or a battle for human or robot supremacy, Zack has you covered! GET METAL SOCIETY ON MAY 4TH AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK SHOPS AND DIGITAL RETAILERS! We also review Season 2 of Undone from Prime Video and talk about the premiere of The Offer from Paramount+. We also talk about the biggest CinemaCon headlines from this past week, including sequel news for The Batman, Venom, Ghostbusters and more. We also discuss the Puss In Boots sequel trailer, as well as the latest look at Jurassic World: Dominion. There's even Harley Quinn spinoff news! Find out even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Looking to cool off this summer?  We've found just the guy!  We're talking to Neil Jackson, who plays Icicle on DC's Stargirl!  Hear him talk about his first impressions of the character, how he felt when he found out what Project New America really was and he'll even tease the Season 1 finale for us.  You'll also hear a hilarious story about him living with Christopher James Baker (Brainwave) that you won't want to miss.  WATCH THE SEASON 1 FINALE OF DC'S STARGIRL MONDAY ON DC UNIVERSE AND TUESDAY AT 8PM ON THE CW! We have so much more for you this week as well!  Hear our SPOILER FILLED review of Season 2 of The Umbrella Academy, our thoughts on Mulan heading to Disney+ and so many new and unique trailers to talk about.  Plus, we tease the big twist in Empyre #4 this week. Find out even more about us at www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Things are getting a bit animated this week. JP Karliak joins the show to talk about playing Morph in X-Men 97, The Joker in the latest expansion for The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and many more roles from his career. Plus, we get him to try to tease his role in the upcoming Smurfs movie. Since it's the 4th of July weekend, James also talks about the state of the movie going experience and if that blockbuster feel is gone from the movies. Want to learn more about us or subscribe? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Spring is for renewal! No guest this week, so we're talking about a group of shows still on the renewal bubble. We'll talk about Batwoman, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Upload, Severance, Raised By Wolves and more shows that deserve to be back for at least one more season...or not. We make the case, and you see if you agree. You can also add your own to the list! You might be surprised at what we think. We also have a review of Marvel's Moon Knight premiere (with spoilers) and Death on the Nile which is now available on DigitalHD. You can also hear us discuss Ezra Miller's recent trouble and what it means for The Flash movie. We also dive into David F. Sandberg's comments about Superman movies, E3 being cancelled again and why Season 4 of Snowpiercer could really be a new beginning. Find out more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week, being cursed is a good thing!  We're talking to director Zetna Fuentes, who was behind the camera for the first two episodes of the Netflix series Cursed.  Find out what drew her to the project, how characters like Merlin might be different than you are used to, the use of practical effects and MUCH more!  STREAM ALL 10 EPISODES OF CURSED NOW ON NETFLIX! We get back to our reviews this week with a spoiler free review of The Alienist: Angel of Darkness.  We also dive into the first chapter of Empyre from Marvel.  There was also some big Star Wars news that dropped this week, plus we finally have more Black Adam casting news. Sponsored this week by Serial Box!  Go to www.serialbox.com/dnpod or use promo code DNPOD to get 40% off select titles. For more on us, go to www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We're going to try to do this show without damaging the timeline. The Flash movie is FINALLY here, and we got a chance to see it early, so that means our review is early as well. You can hear our spoiler free thoughts on what could be the biggest blockbuster movie of the summer. We'll break down all of the major character moments, what the heart of this movie is really about and how it ties into the classic Flashpoint timeline. Did it live up to the hype for us? FIND OUT! You didn't think we'd forget the interviews, did you? Yuvi Hecht joins us this week to talk about his new Disney series, Pretty Freekin Scary. He'll talk about why this Disney show feels different, dealing with the Underworld, what the cast did for fun off set and so much more. Plus, we'll ask him about a very unique martial arts style that he's skill in that you'll have to hear to believe! WATCH PRETTY FREEKIN' SCARY ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY+! The big stuff doesn't end there. You can also hear our spoiler free review of the Season 2 premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds which is now streaming on Paramount+. We also go on a BIG rant about the upcoming 4th season of Superman & Lois, talk about the newly announced director of the Batman The Brave and The Bold movie and a new Transformers/G.I. Joe shared comic universe. Oh yeah, we also break down trailers for Star Wars: Outlaws, Babylon 5: The Road Home and Season 2 of Foundation. To quote Gladiator, "Are you not entertained!?" Be sure to find us on your favorite podcast app and on social media by going to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

We're getting into the holiday spirit, Batman style! Merry Little Batman is now streaming on Prime Video, and we're learning more about it with director Mike Roth. We'll talk to him about the unique character designs, if this movie could be a new Holiday Classic and much more. Don't worry, we'll ask about the amazing actors, as well. The first season of the Frasier revival has come to a close on Paramount+, so we wanted to share our thoughts on that. We'll also talk about the official end of E3, James Gunn firing back about movie cameos, some troubling Marvel news and a trio of trailers that caught our eye. Need more of a nerdy joy? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast