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2 Black Nerds is an entertainment-centric multi-channel podcast that will discuss and debate the latest and greatest news in popular culture through a black lens.

2 Black Nerds


    • Apr 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The 2 Black Nerds podcast is hands down one of the best podcasts out there. From start to finish, their episodes are meticulously structured, keeping the audience engaged and entertained. The hosts' consistency with their fan base is truly on point, as they release new content regularly and maintain a strong connection with their listeners. What sets this podcast apart is their commitment to nonpartisanship in their reviews. Their assessments are refreshingly accurate, providing insightful and unbiased perspectives on various topics.

    One of the best aspects of The 2 Black Nerds podcast is its ability to cater to both intellectual and entertainment needs. As someone who operates at a high level, I appreciate podcasts that challenge me intellectually while also allowing me to relax and enjoy some pop culture discussions. This podcast strikes the perfect balance between raising my level of comic book, TV, movie, music, and video game knowledge while keeping me grounded in my own culture. It's a rare combination that keeps me coming back for more.

    Furthermore, the hosts' dynamic and personalities shine through in every episode, making it an incredibly enjoyable listening experience. Their chemistry creates an engaging atmosphere that makes you feel like you're part of the conversation. The topics they cover are diverse and relevant, which adds to the overall appeal of the podcast. Additionally, I appreciate how they break down each topic and provide well-rounded explanations that allow for a deeper understanding.

    While it's difficult to find any major flaws in The 2 Black Nerds podcast, one minor criticism could be that certain episodes may not always cater to everyone's specific interests. However, considering the wide range of topics they cover, it's understandable that not every episode will resonate equally with every listener. Overall though, this does not detract from the overall quality and enjoyment factor of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The 2 Black Nerds podcast has exceeded all expectations by delivering high-quality content consistently. Their structured approach provides a refreshing listening experience, while their nonpartisanship keeps the reviews accurate and unbiased. This podcast strikes a perfect balance between intellectual stimulation and entertainment, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and enjoy engaging discussions. The hosts' dynamic personalities and thorough explanations further enhance the overall appeal. I eagerly look forward to each new episode and encourage others to join in on the fun as well.



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    Latest episodes from 2 Black Nerds

    The Final Episode | Episode 300

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 206:43


    What a journey it has been! This is the final episode of 2 Black Nerds. In the episode, we discuss all the memories and learnings from our time hosting this podcast and conduct our mailbag, answering questions that were sent in by the fans. We also include one last exercise where we attempt to pick our favorite 50 movies. It's been a blast hosting this podcast and we thank every single person who ever listened or shared what we do. Thank you for listening. For all time, always.- 2 Black Nerds

    Our Final MCU State of the Union: ‘Avengers: Doomsday' Cast, Wild Predictions, and 25 Years of Marvel Madness | Episode 299

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 151:37


    Before we bring the podcast to a close, we have to give our final thoughts on where things are with the MCU. In this episode, we reminisce on all of the Marvel projects we've covered since the podcast began, we discuss the Multiverse saga, and we do an activity where we do power rankings and talk about 5 characters each who could potentially impact the film the most. We also highlight some of our favorite memories from the movies and do a fun round of "this or that".Final News of the Week: Daredevil, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse, Blade(Song: Shook Ones Pt. II x Mobb Deep)

    Disney's Star Wars Era: A Decade In Review | Episode 298

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 147:41


    Since launching this podcast, we've covered nearly every Star Wars release. Before wrapping up, we'll reminisce about our journey from "The Rise of Skywalker" through "Skeleton Crew" and share our thoughts on what the future holds for the galaxy far, far away. We also undertake a fun exercise: creating a report card to grade the Star Wars projects of the last decade.(Song: Space Age Pimpin' x 8Ball & MJG)

    The Final Word on the DC Universe | Episode 297

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 139:02


    Before we say goodbye to the podcast, we're giving our final word on the state of #StarWars, #Marvel, and, for this episode in particular, the #DC Universe. We reminisce on the DC projects we've covered on the podcast, discuss some of the ones that never made it to see the light of day, and talk about the future of DC in James Gunn and Peter Safran's hands. We also give out several awards for DC over the past 25 years, including "The 2nd Best DC Film" and "Biggest WTF Moment."(Song: Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2 x A$AP Rocky)

    Black Horror in the 21st Century w/ Xero Gravity | Episode 296

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 114:11


    In this episode, we welcome special guest Xero Gravity. She's a podcaster, writer, and personality who specializes in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. We discuss the impact and influence of black horror both historically and in the modern cinematic landscape. Plus, we talk about some of our favorire horror physical media releases, and share our reactions to recent films such as 'Opus', 'Nosferatu', and 'Late Night with the Devil'. (Song: CRUSH x Playboi Carti & Travis Scott)

    Invincible Season 3 Finale, Paradise Season 1, The Electric State, Novocaine | Episode 295

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 100:27


    The season 3 finale of "Invincible" (1:17) premiered this past weekend, and we have to revisit and discuss if the season ended as strong as it started. This week we also discuss the TV talk of the town with "Paradise" (29:09), a potential new mainstay for Hulu starring Sterling K. Brown. On the movie side of things, we talk about "The Electric State" (39:43) the new high-budget Netflix film directed by the Russo brothers and "Novocaine" (1:03:37), a new romcom/action film starring Jack Quaid.News of the Week: Spider-Man 4, The Rock/Scorsese(Song: Novocane x Frank Ocean)

    Daredevil: Born Again, Mickey 17 | Episode 294

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 138:19


    This week we review the opening episodes of "Daredevil: Born Again," exploring its new direction, key moments, and how the series came to be. We also discuss and review the latest sci-fi film from Bong Joon Ho, starring Robert Pattinson, "Mickey 17," sharing our initial impressions and expectations.News of the week: Trailers (TLOU, Thunderbolts, Andor), John Wick 5, James Bond Director, Tiana Disney+ series, BET's Top 15 Black Wrestlers(Song: Life of a Boss x BigXthaPlug)

    Oscars 2025 Recap: Winners, Surprises, and WTFs | Episode 293

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 144:51


    The 2025 Academy Awards finally happened this past Sunday, and in this episode, we talk about winners, surprises, and WTFs (3:07). For the news of the week, we also discuss John Cena's jaw-dropping heel turn at Elimination Chamber (1:36:36), some Star Wars news dealing with Kathleen Kennedy's potential departure (1:59:40), and some Avengers: Doomsday concept art that was seemingly leaked (2:12:17).

    Oscars 2025: Our Final Predictions, Love Hurts, Heart Eyes, Paddington in Peru & More | Episode 292

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 138:18


    We're kicking things off this week with a big topic: Amazon's new creative power over James Bond (1:12)! We're debating whether this is a game-changer or too soon to judge. Plus, we're catching you up on everything we've been watching (16:24), from 'Heart Eyes, Love Hurts' to the highly anticipated 'Paddington in Peru' and the thought-provoking 'Exhibiting Forgiveness.' Then, get ready for our final 2025 Oscar predictions! (1:01:06) We'll break down the locks and the nail-biters, so you know who we think will be taking home the gold.(Song: Frontin' x Pharrell Williams ft. Jay-Z)

    Captain America: Brave New World | Episode 291

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 154:56


    "Captain America: Brave New World" is finally here, and it's a big one for the MCU's Multiverse Saga! For our last MCU movie review (for now!), we're covering everything: the hype, the box office, what critics and fans are saying, our spoiler-free take (26:11), and a deep dive into the characters (46:55). We'll also share our MCU rankings and talk about the state of the MCU right now.(Song: Colossal x 2 Chainz, Larry June, Alchemist)

    Super Bowl 2025: Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show and a Big Game Trailer Round-Up. Plus, the Critics' Choice, DGA, and PGA Awards and Invincible S3 E1-3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 163:21


    This past Super Bowl (1:19) Sunday Kendrick Lamar took the stage at the halftime show and it's all the people are talking about, and you know we had to talk about it. We also catch up with the cinema award race (1:25:50) with the recent Critics Choice, DGA, and PGA awards taking place over the past week. And our only review for this week is the first 3 episodes of Season 3 of Invincible (1:59:47).News of the Week (2:22:17): X-Men Castings, Armor Wars(Song: peekaboo x Kendrick Lamar)

    67th Grammy Awards, WWE Royal Rumble 2025, Severance S2 E1-3, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man E1 & 2, Companion | Episode 289

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 131:16


    In this episode, we discuss the highlights of this year's Grammy Awards (1:30), including the performances and winners. This past weekend also saw the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble (26:10), a truly memorable event. This week, we review the first three episodes of season two of Severance (1:06:12), the first two episodes of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (1:16:19), and the new sci-fi thriller Companion. (1:30:20) News of the Week (1:39:04): Upcoming Netflix projects, Russo Brothers/X-Men, Scream 7 (Song: Nosebleeds x Doechii)

    2025 Oscar Nominations, Presence, Back in Action, Flight Risk, Star Trek: Section 31 | Episode 288

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 113:44


    The 2025 Oscar nominations (1:20) are out! We discuss our predictions, the biggest snubs, and dive into reviews of Steven Soderbergh's "Presence" (1:07:26) and the new Netflix action flick "Back in Action" (1:17:55) starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz. Jordan also takes the time to talk about a couple of "Dumpuary" films (1:30:50) "Flight Risk" and "Star Trek: Section 31". News of the Week (1:40:23): Avengers: Doomsday (Song: Tweaker x GELO)

    One of Them Days, Wolf Man, BAFTA Nominations, 2025 Oscar Nomination Predictions | Episode 287

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 109:18


    For film reviews this week, we discuss "One of Them Days" (1:12), a buddy comedy produced by Issa Rae starring SZA and Keke Palmer, and "Wolf Man" (17:49), a thriller/horror film based on the classic Universal Monster. Award season continues to ramp up, and we discuss the BAFTA nominations (30:27) released this past week and our predictions for the above-the-line 2025 Oscar Nominations (57:17). News of the Week (1:35:10): Daredevil Trailer, Strange Academy

    Most Anticipated Entertainment Releases of 2025, The Last Showgirl, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Creature Commandos Finale | Episode 286

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 110:17


    We're at the top of 2025 and we have to discuss what projects, TV shows, movies, video games, or anything else that we're anticipating most for the year (8:00). In this episode, we also take the time to talk about the Southern California forest wildfires (1:12), one of the most impactful natural disasters to date. In the film world we review "The Last Showgirl" (54:16), a drama starring Pamela Anderson, and "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" (1:04:39), starring Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. News of the Week (1:14:12): T'Challa Recast, The Incredible Hulk in the MCU (Song: Xxplosive x Dr Dre, Nate Dogg, Six Two, Kurupt)

    Mufasa: The Lion King, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Carry-On, The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim, Squid Game 2,What If....? S3, WWE Raw on Netflix Debut | Episode 285

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 146:27


    We're back with another episode catching up on things that happened during the Holiday break. In this episode we review films such as "Mufasa: The Lion King" (1:09), "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" (16:16), "Carry-On" (28:55), and "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" (39:03). On the TV side of things we talk about the second season of Netflix's most popular show ever "Squid Game" (50:55), the final season of Marvel's animated series "What If....?" (1:02:48) and the debut of WWE Raw on Netflix (1:13:59). News of the Week: SAG/DGA Nominations, Superman Trailer (1:55:04) (Song: Escape From The City ...for City Escape x Ted Poley, Tony Harnell)

    2025 Golden Globe Awards, Top 10 Movies and TV Shows of 2024, Babygirl, A Complete Unknown, The Fire Inside, Nosferatu | Episode 284

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 161:37


    The final season of 2 Black Nerds is here!! We have so a lot in store for these last episodes, so let's get busy. In this episode we discuss the 2025 Golden Globe Awards (3:32), discuss our top 10 movies and tv shows lists of 2024 (53:45) and review all of the movies that released on Christmas (2:07:52) including "Babygirl", "A Complete Unknown", "The Fire Inside", and "Nosferatu". News of the Week: Christopher Nolan's Next Film (2:34:57) (Song: Devil in a New Dress x Kanye West)

    Kraven the Hunter | Episode 283

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 117:39


    Join us for an in-depth discussion of Kraven the Hunter. We start with a look back at the development (1:09) and production of this latest Marvel and Sony installment. Then, we examine its box office success (or failure) (14:27). Before diving into spoilers, we share our spoiler-free thoughts (31:15) and initial reactions. And finally, we break down the film character by character (41:08) and talk about what the future may or may not look like for Sony Marvel films. (Song: I AIN'T GOING x GloRilla)

    2025 Golden Globe Nominations, Dating Daze, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Creature Commandos, Y2K | Episode 282

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 114:59


    The 2025 Golden Globe nominations (4:12) have been announced!! Do these nominations have any implications for the rest of the award season or do the snubs and surprises not mean much here? Also, our friend Melody Myers is officially releasing her short film "Dating Daze" (1:18) for everyone to see soon. This week's reviews include the first two episodes of "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" (40:36), "Creature Commandos" (51:21), and the new film from A24, "Y2K" (1:02:51). News of the Week (1:13:30): Harry Potter Series, Christopher Nolan's next film, Chris Evans, MCU?? (Song: CREEPIN x JEMS!)

    GNX and Drake's Legal Action, Moana 2, The Piano Lesson, Arcane S2 | Episode 281

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 94:54


    Mustaaaarrrrrdddddd!!!! Kendrick Lamar has dropped his 6th studio album "GNX" (1:18) but it didn't come without response. Drake is reportedly now taking legal action against UMG. We discuss GNX as a body of work and how Drake's actions may or may not be able to be recovered from. We also review "Moana 2" (43:40) and discuss its' notable box office feats, The "Piano Lesson" (1:04:33), and its potential Academy award consideration, and Arcane Season 2 (1:17:19), the most expensive animated show of all time. (Song: Hey Now x Kendrick Lamar)

    Wicked, Gladiator II | Episode 280

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 161:38


    The time has come! It's finally time to talk about the Glicked! (lol) "Wicked" (2:45) and "Gladiator II" (1:45:24) hit theaters last week and we take some time to discuss and review each, talking about our relationships to both worlds, giving very light spoiler thoughts, and discussing box office numbers.

    Paul vs. Tyson, Thanksgiving Box Office Showdown, Red One, Here, A Real Pain and More! | Episode 279

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 124:33


    The boxing world was abuzz last weekend as Jake Paul faced off against the legendary Mike Tyson (1:18). We also unbox the new Christmas comedy, "Red One" (17:25) featuring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, and J.K. Simmons in a surprising role as Santa Claus, and discuss the Rock's movie career. Beyond the big-screen action, we delve into some other things we've been watching (49:17) with reviews of "Here," "A Real Pain," "Disclaimer," "Cross," and the animated series "Arcane." As Thanksgiving looms, the cinematic showdown between "Gladiator II" and "Wicked" (1:33:14) is heating up. We analyzed box office projections and predicted the winners of this holiday clash. (Song: Saturday Mornings x Cordae ft. Lil' Wayne)

    The Penguin Season Finale (E8), Heretic, A New Star Wars Trilogy (?), and More! | Episode 278

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 123:28


    The season finale of The Penguin (1:18) has finally arrived, and the show has concluded (for now). We discuss the episode in its entirety, what this show means for the future of other Batman projects in this universe, and where the show ranks among other live-action comic book shows. We also review the new horror/thriller from A24 starring Hugh Grant with "Heretic" (55:45). News of the Week: New Star Wars Trilogy?, D23 Brazil, Mission Impossible, Game of Thrones RIP Tony Todd (Song: Oblivion x NoName ft.Common, Ayoni)

    We Live In Time, Anora, Emilia Perez, Conclave, Woman of the Hour, Wolfs & More! | Episode 277

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 84:15


    We have a ton of reviews to catch up on in this episode! We start off with two highly anticipated films, We Live In Time (6:54), a dramedy starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, and Anora (16:35), the latest film from Sean Baker starring Mikey Madison. We also take the time to catch up (33:17) on some other films and TV shows we've been watching including Emilia Perez, Conclave, Woman of the Hour, Wolfs, Nobody Wants This, and Industry Season 3. News of the Week (1:14): Wayans Bros/Scary Movie (Song: Cosmo Freestlye x Freddie Gibbs)

    Agatha All Along E8 &9, The Penguin E7 | Episode 276

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 78:28


    "Agatha All Along" (8:40) has ended with its 2-episode finale. It's time to discuss the finale, how the show landed, and how it ranks among the other MCU TV shows. Also, we'll discuss and review the penultimate episode of "The Penguin" (48:57) titled "Top Hat". But right before we get into the week's shows, we talk about the passing of Quincy Jones, a Titan of music and a man who shaped the sounds of America. (Song: Soul Bossa Nova x Quincy Jones)

    The Penguin E6, Agatha All Along E7 | Episode 275

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 91:40


    With "The Penguin" and "Agatha All Along" approaching the end of their first seasons, we have some important episodes to discuss this week. But before we get into it we also have some quick Marvel news (1:16) to discuss now that the dates for the 2025 releases have been announced. The Penguin Spoiler Free Review (10:54) Episode Breakdown (15:56) Agatha All Along Spoiler Free Review (51:01) Episode Breakdown (55:33)

    Venom: The Last Dance | Episode 274

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 120:33


    "Venom: The Last Dance" the final (??) film of the Venom franchise has been released in theaters! In this episode, we give our recap (17:13) about Venom as a character and as a franchise, discuss the box office, and get into our spoiler-free (40:57) and spoiler-filled (51:35) breakdown of the film. But right before our review, we discuss some Marvel news (1:14) about "Blade" and "Spider-Man 4".

    Smile 2, Agatha All Along E6, The Penguin E5, NYCC | Episode 273

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 76:00


    The sequel to Smile, the highest-grossing horror film of 2022, hit theaters this past weekend, and we discuss whether Smile 2 (1:20) lived up to the hype of the first. We also do our normal weekly reviews of Agatha All Along (10:21), this week's episode titled "Familiar by Thy Side", and The Penguin (39:33), with this week's episode titled "Homecoming". We both attended NYCC (1:09:06) this past weekend and did a quick rundown of the weekend and some of our favorite panels. (Song: Noid x Tyler, The Creator)

    The Penguin E4 | Episode 272

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 49:53


    The latest episode of The Penguin titled "Cent'Anni" has been released and it's time to discuss how we feel now that we're at the half way point of the show. Spoiler Free Thoughts (1:08), Episode Breakdown (3:29) (Song: LET HER COOK x GloRilla)

    Terrifier 3, Piece by Piece, Saturday Night, Megalopolis, The Wild Robot, The Substance | Episode 271

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 89:56


    It's time to catch up on some movies! In this episode, we review 6 new and very anticipated films released in theaters recently. Terrifier 3 (1:22), Piece by Piece (19:54), Saturday Night (33:33), Megalopolis (45:15), The Wild Robot (1:04:23), The Substance (1:15:35) (Song: Frontin' x Pharrell Williams Williams, Jay-Z)

    Agatha All Along E4&5, The Penguin E3 | Episode 270

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 80:08


    Agatha All Along Spoiler Free Review(12:52), Episode Breakdown (17:11) The Penguin Spoiler Free Review (47:54), Episode Breakdown (51:43) News of the Week (1:15): Lanterns Casting, Dynamic Duo (Song: 11 11 x BbyMutha)

    Joker: Folie à Deux, 2 Black Nerds 5 Year Anniversary Show | Episode 269

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 120:11


    Happy 5th Anniversary to 2 Black Nerds!!! In this episode and 5-year celebration, we are discussing the sequel to the film that kickstarted all of this. Back in 2019, our first episode was reviewing "Joker" (2019) and in this episode, we'll be doing a deep dive and review of "Joker: Folie à Deux". Before we get into it we have an important announcement (1:33) Recap (9:20), Spoiler Free Thoughts (37:16), Movie Breakdown (52:01) (Song: Anniversary x Tony! Toni! Tone!)

    ‘Mr. McMahon' E4-6 with Friends of the Pod: Kevin, Muenfua, Rell, and Tony | Episode 268

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 101:17


    We're back for another conversation about the new "Mr.McMahon" documentary from Netflix, but we brought the boys this time! Friends of the podcast Kevin, Muenfua, Rell, and Tony pulled up to help us talk about the 2nd half of the documentary.

    ‘Mr. McMahon' E1-3 with Those Wrestling Girls: Queen P.R. & Krista B. | Episode 267

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 73:15


    The new documentary "Mr. McMahon" which reviews the life and legacy of the mastermind and madman, Vince McMahon, has been released on Netflix this past week and it's time to discuss. We have some special guests, Queen P.R. and Krista F. from the podcast "Those Wrestling Girls," to talk in-depth about the documentary and the various perspectives on Vince McMahon. (Song: No Chance In Hell (MrMcMahon) x Jim Johnston)

    The Penguin E2, Agatha All Along E3 | Episode 266

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 74:55


    The Penguin Episode 2 Non Spoiler Review(14:54), Spoiler Review (18:50) Agatha All Along Episode 3 Non Spoiler Review(47:27), Spoiler Review (51:01) News of the Week (1:17): 'Lanterns' Casting, Bane and Deathstroke movie. (Song: Cake x Lupe Fiasco)

    ‘Transformers One' and the Future of the Franchise | Episode 265

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 68:57


    Transformers One is the first animated theatrical Transformers film since The Transformers: The Movie back in 1986. In this episode, we not only review Transformers One - non-spoilers (5:17) spoilers (15:50), but we also discuss the live-action Transformers franchise and rank all of the movies (43:49) with the addition of this new entry.

    Agatha All Along E1-2, The Penguin E1 | Episode 264

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 79:07


    This week Marvel and DC have both released new TV shows. Marvel with "Agatha All Along", a spin-off from the successful MCU show "WandaVision" and DC with "The Penguin" a spin-off of Matt Reeves' "The Batman". This is the start of our weekly reviews for these shows and every week we'll give our spoiler-free thoughts and a spoiler-filled breakdown of the episodes. Agatha All Along: Spoiler-Free Thoughts (9:47) Episode Breakdown (22:55) The Penguin: Spoiler-Free Thoughts (43:44) Episode Breakdown (56:02) News of the week (1:14): Thunderbolts* trailer (Song: Witchy x Kaytranada ft. Childish Gambino)

    2024 Primetime Emmy Awards, Rebel Ridge, Speak No Evil, The Killer's Game | Episode 263

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 110:23


    In this episode, we dive into the highlights of the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards (1:20)! We discuss the biggest winners, the most memorable moments, and our overall feelings about the show. In this episode, we also review Rebel Ridge (33:28) - A suspenseful thriller from Netflix, Speak No Evil (2024) (47:29) - A chilling psychological horror starring James McAvoy, and Killer's Game (1:00:59) - A new action adventure film starring Bautista. News of the Week (1:08:46): Beyond the Spider-Verse, Pixar and Inside Out 2 (Song: Problem x Cash Cobain, Laila!)

    Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, The Front Room, and the Results of the 2024 Summer Movie Draft | Episode 262

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 127:52


    In this episode, we dive into the spooky, satirical world of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (1:24) a movie that's been in the making for 30 years, and the chilling, psychological drama of The Front Room (27:21) which notes Brandy's return to horror! Also now that summer is ending we come back to discuss the results of our 2024 Summer Movie Draft (38:42). News of the Week (1:25:03): Blade, Armor Wars, Spider-Man 4, Josh Brolin as Hal Jordan, Ocean's 14, Kendrick Lamar Superbowl RIP James Earl Jones, RIP Rich Homie Quan (Song: Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh) x Rich Homie Quan)

    Fall Movie & TV Preview: Our Top 10 Most Anticipated Releases. Plus, 7 Movies We Missed This Summer | Episode 261

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 133:16


    Summer's winding down, and it's time to catch up on movies we missed (and one concert). But most importantly, let's dive into what's coming up this fall. In this episode, we're counting down our top 10 most anticipated releases of the coming seasons. (Song: CATFISH x Doechii)

    Blink Twice, Anime NYC Recap, Who are the New Avengers in ‘Doomsday' and ‘Secret Wars'? | Episode 260

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 126:14


    Zoe Kravitz makes her directorial debut with the new film starring her beau Channing Tatum Blink Twice (1:20). In this episode, we also do an exercise where we try to put together the new Avengers team (15:10) that will be present in the new Avengers films Doomsday and Secret Wars. We also do a quick recap of this year's Anime NYC convention and our first look at "Terminator: Zero". (1:12:31) News of the Week (1:24:53): Blade & Gambit? James Spader/Ultron, Spider-Man 4 (Song: Don't Play x Travis Scott ft. The 1975 and Big Sean)

    Alien: Romulus, Apple's Movie Strategy, and the Best Movies of 2024…So Far | Episode 259

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 105:07


    Alien: Romulus (1:21), the 7th installment in the Alien franchise, a heavily anticipated film, has hit theaters this past weekend. We also discuss Apple's movie strategy (54:17) and the best movies 2024...So Far (23:06). (Song: Nissan Altima x Doechii)

    D23 Reactions and Breakdown, Batman: Caped Crusader, My Adventures with Superman S2, Borderlands, Cuckoo | Episode 258

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 115:42


    In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the aftermath of Disney's D23 (45:27), dissecting announcements from the big stage from Pixar to Marvel Studios, to Disney theme parks. We're also tackling the latest in TV and film: is Batman: Caped Crusader (1:14) a gritty masterpiece or a missed opportunity? Can My Adventures With Superman season 2 (15:39) keep up the charming momentum? Does the Borderlands (24:25) movie capture the chaotic spirit of the game? And finally, we'll delve into the quirky world of Cuckoo (35:10) – is it a hidden gem or a cuckoo-crazy mess? (Song: Hot One x Denzel Curry, Tia Corine, A$AP Ferg)

    House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale. Plus: Trap, Supacell, Presumed Innocent, Cobra Kai S6, The Acolyte Finale, and more | Episode 257

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 162:58


    Join us as we break down the explosive House of the Dragon season 2 finale (1:39), dissecting every shocking moment and theorizing about what's to come. We also discuss M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller, Trap (58:15). We chat about the new TV shows Supacell (2:29:54) and Presumed Innocent (1:47:47), and Jordan discusses the sixth season of Cobra Kai. Plus, we discuss the finale of the latest Star Wars show, The Acoloyte (1:14:54), Desmund reviews Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth (1:41:49), and many other things we catch up on.

    Marvel Studios' San Diego Comic-Con Panel: Robert Downey Jr. Returns, Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars Confirmed. Plus, House of the Dragon S2 E7 | Episode 256

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 119:34


    Marvel returned to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con (55:32) this past weekend to deliver some big news! Robert Downey Jr has been cast as Victor Von Doom in the upcoming MCU film, "Avengers: Doomsday". We also review season 2 episode 7 of "House of the Dragon" (1:21), a very eventful episode titled "The Red Sowing". (Song: Talk My Shit x Chidlish Gambino, Amaree, Flo Milli)

    Deadpool & Wolverine | Episode 255

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 189:48


    One of the most anticipated movies of the year has finally hit theaters, Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine". As with every MCU entry, there's much to discuss and debate. First, we do a small recap (1:22) from when Ryan Reynolds first met with Marvel to the film's production and the box office numbers for this opening weekend. Then we give our spoiler-free thoughts (23:43), followed by our spoiler-filled character-by-character breakdown including other notable moments about the film (43:48). (Song: Bye Bye Bye x *NSYNC)

    2024 Emmy Nominations, Twisters, House of the Dragon S2 E6, The Boys S4 Finale, Predictions for Marvel Studios' SDCC Hall H Panel | Episode 254

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 168:38


    The 2024 Emmy nominations (1:22) are here! With a smaller window than usual, we discuss the nominees and trends in contention this year. Also, we review the new Twisters (23:31) movie. Does it live up to the iconic original? Also, as usual, we discuss the latest episode of House of the Dragon (37:33) and the season 4 finale of The Boys (1:19:35). Finally, with San Diego Comic-Con just around the corner, we're making our bold predictions for what Marvel Studios will unveil at the legendary Hall H panel. (2:10:53). (Song: A Place Where Love Goes x Childish Gambino)

    Marvel's 20th Century Fox Era: ‘Deadpool' and ‘Deadpool 2' | Episode 253

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 149:34


    Join us for a deep dive into the irreverent, action-packed world of Deadpool! This is the finale of our "Marvel's 20th Century Fox Era" series and we're breaking down the two films that will directly lead us into Deadpool & Wolverine: Deadpool and Deadpool 2. We'll be dishing on the outrageous humor, jaw-dropping action sequences, and unexpected heart that made these movies box office sensations. From analyzing Ryan Reynolds' iconic performance to dissecting the complex anti-hero that is Deadpool, we'll cover it all. Before we get into we also discuss the news that the Russo brothers may be returning as directors for the upcoming Marvel films. (Song: Thunderstruck x ACDC)

    Longlegs, Despicable Me 4, Fly Me to the Moon, The Boys S4E7, House of the Dragon S2E5 | Episode 252

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 141:42


    In this episode, we dissect the bone-chilling atmosphere of "Longlegs" (16:45), debate the latest Minion mayhem in "Despicable Me 4" (37:19), and explore a new story about romance and the American moon landing with "Fly Me to the Moon" (46:06). We also do our weekly reviews of "The Boys" S4E7 (54:25) and "House of the Dragon"S2E5 (1:42:40). News of the Week: Trailers - Gladiator II, Captain America: Brave New World (Song: Where I Go x NxWorries & H.E.R.)

    Marvel's 20th Century Fox Era: The X-Men Prequel Series | Episode 251

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 151:43


    We're back with another entry into our "Marvel's 20th Century Fox Era" series. In this episode, we discuss the X-Men Prequel series following the X-Men films after a small reboot including "X-Men: First Class", "X-Men: Days of Future Past", "X-Men: Apocalypse", and "Dark Phoenix" (we should've known when they left "X-Men" out of the title). We talk about our relationships to the films, development history, interesting plot points in the films, box office reception, and what these movies mean to the superhero genre.

    The Bear S3, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, MaXXXine, House of the Dragon S2 E4, The Boys S4 E6 | Episode 250

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 144:12


    "The Bear" (1:09) has returned with season 3, but can it hold up after a tremendous season 2? Eddie Murphy stars in a legacy sequel for a film that made him a star with "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" (19:09) which was released on Netflix this past week. And Ti West and Mia Goth have finally rounded out their horror trilogy with "MaXXXine" (31:47). We also do our weekly reviews with "House of the Dragon" (46:20) Season 2 Episode 4 and "The Boys" (1:31:36) Season 4 Episode 6. (Song: Harold Faltermeyer x Axel F)

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