Join in on the geeky conversions of three life-long nerds as they share their thoughts on the latest news and happenings around comic books, movies, video games, tv shows, and anything else that gets nerds more excited than Steve Rogers on Flag Day.
The Eat Sleep Nerd podcast has been a game-changer for me as a self-proclaimed passive nerd. Throughout my life, I've often found myself getting deeply involved in a particular show, game, or movie, only to eventually move on and lose touch. This podcast provides me with the perfect solution to satisfy my nerdy cravings every so often. The hosts of this show are undeniably nerdy and incredibly knowledgeable in a wide range of topics, making it easy for me to relate and feel welcomed into the conversation. Even when they discuss shows or movies that I may not personally care about, I still enjoy listening to their discussions. Whether I'm doing mundane tasks like working in the yard or simply looking for some entertainment during downtime, tuning into the Eat Sleep Nerd podcast never fails to provide me with an enjoyable experience.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the undeniable passion and enthusiasm that the hosts bring to each episode. Their genuine love for all things nerdy shines through in their discussions and analysis of various topics. It's refreshing to listen to a group of individuals who are so genuinely excited about what they're talking about; it's almost contagious! Additionally, the trio of geeky hosts brings their own unique perspectives and experiences into each conversation, making it both entertaining and educational. They manage to strike a great balance between being informative yet fun, ensuring that listeners like myself remain engaged throughout.
While there are plenty of positive aspects to highlight, it's important to acknowledge potential areas for improvement as well. One aspect that could be considered a downside is the occasional lack of depth in certain discussions. Given the wide range of topics covered within each episode, it can sometimes feel like certain subjects get skimmed over rather quickly without delving too deeply into them. However, one can argue that this is simply due to time constraints and the desire to cover as much ground as possible within each episode. Nonetheless, I believe that a more in-depth exploration of certain topics would further enhance the overall listening experience.
In conclusion, The Eat Sleep Nerd podcast has become my go-to source for my weekly dose of nerdy news and geeky joy. The hosts consistently deliver fresh and relevant content that never fails to entertain. Their passion, enthusiasm, and diverse perspectives create an engaging atmosphere where listeners like myself can feel included. While there may be room for improvement in terms of delving deeper into certain subjects, it does not detract from the overall enjoyment of the podcast. Whether I need a break from reality or want to stay up to date on the latest nerdy happenings, this podcast never disappoints.
A lot of movies have made over $1 billion at the worldwide box office, but how many of them deserve to be listed amongst the best films of all time? Using the S to D Tiermaker scale, we rank the Top 50 highest-grossing movies of all time based on how good of a movie we think it is.Is Avatar actually an S Tier movie? Is Fast & Furious 7 already the way down in D tier? And where do all of the Star Wars films rank?In this conversation, the hosts delve into a variety of blockbuster films, discussing their box office performances, cultural impact, and personal opinions. From the highs of Spider-Man and Titanic to the lows of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Transformers: Age of Extinction, the discussion covers a wide range of cinematic experiences.
In this episode of Eat Sleep Nerd, the nerds compete in a trivia game called JeoNerdy, a Star Trek Jeopardy style trivia game. The game is structured similarly to Jeopardy, with different point values and categories, covering all areas of Star Trek trivia: Star Trek captains, Star Trek ships, Star Trek culture, and more!Chapters00:00 Introduction04:55 Trivia Categories06:30 Questions
Does Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning live up to its predecessors? Or is Mission Impossible 8 a mission failure? In this episode, we share our SPOILER-FREE review before we dive into a full SPOILER DISCUSSION about this latest Tom Cruise movie.
In this episode, the nerd squad dives headfirst into the ultimate Tom Cruise movie bracket, debating the best Tom Cruise movies of all time in a heated Bracket Fight showdown — all in anticipation of the upcoming release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025).From Top Gun to Jerry Maguire, Minority Report to Edge of Tomorrow, and of course the Mission: Impossible franchise, no film is safe as we rank, roast, and revere the career of one of Hollywood's most iconic action stars.
In the latest nerdy news roundup, we react to Xbox raising the prices of consoles and first party games, all the while other high quality games remain cheaper. We also discuss the latest MCU Blade updates, as well as discuss how we were wrong about Nathan Fillion in Superman…because apparently Guy Gardner is in Peacemaker season 2
Beware of spoilers! In this episode, we discuss and dissect Thunderbolts (or is it The New Avengers???), the latest Marvel Studios movie. We break down the story, characters, and how this impacts the MCU going forward.
The Eat Sleep Nerd team was at the 2025 Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo this past weekend for our hometown comic con! We interviewed TONS of cosplayers, vendors, and fellow nerds. We handed out tons of swag. We walked a lot of steps. And we met celebrities like Weird Al, William Shatner, Felicia Day, Booker T, and so many wore. In this episode, we talk about our experience, lessons learned, what we look forward to next year, and more!00:00 Introduction02:20 Impressions of this year's Huntsville Expo 202504:03 Experiences with this year's celebrity guests11:16 Team gifts + Mythical Meat Sticks17:26 Cynthia's first Huntsville Expo experience19:10 Cosplay interviews24:54 Expo vendors28:08 We got put in Mandalorian jail30:05 Takeaways + Lessons Learned34:15 Meeting Felicia Day, Booker T, and Jamie Pressly\ Huntsville Expo Vendors //ThePaisleyPoppyTN.comGalaxyProps.netShrunk3D.com\ Cosplayer //Instagram.com/igor_pie_face\ Charities //KidsToLove.org
We play the nerdy edition of the Wavelength party game! It's the Wavelength board game, but with nothing but nerd prompts. Is Batman easy to kill or hard to kill? Would Godzilla improve or ruin Guardians of the Galaxy? Is Metroid an underrated game or an overrated game? Is Top Gun Maverick an Action Movie or an Adventure movie? Tune in to this Wavelength playthrough to find out if we're on the same wavelength!Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:06:06 Hated Vs Loved00:12:18 Yeet vs No Yeet00:16:27 Replaceable vs Irreplaceable00:21:56 Book Was Better vs Movie Was Better00:28:04 Villain Vs Hero00:34:24 Star Wars Vs Star Trek00:40:15 Action Movie Vs Adventure Movie00:45:43 Bad Influence Vs Role Model00:49:43 Easy to Kill Vs Hard to Kill00:54:24 Fantasy Vs Sci-Fi00:59:36 Movie Godzilla Would Ruin Vs Movie Godzilla Would improve01:03:54 Underrated Game Vs Overrated Game
It's the episode you've all been waiting for. An entire 45 minutes of us sharing our hottest takes on things that you likely disagree with. One Piece and Grey's Anatomy need to stop, Peter Capaldi is the best Doctor, the galaxy would have been better with the rule of the Empire, and more.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:13 Movie one takes need to stop08:37 Stop talking about One Piece11:13 How is Grey's Anatomy still on??12:24 Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi is the best23:02 Grand Theft Auto V sucks28:56 The Empire in Star Wars was right32:43 Thanos was right34:27 Captain Janeway is great (and a criminal)39:46 Sam Mendes was Oscar snubbed for 191741:50 Christopher Nolan is hit or miss
In this episode of Eat Sleep Nerd, the nerds compete in a trivia game called JeoNerdy, a Jeopardy-style game focusing on Star Wars. The game is structured similarly to Jeopardy, with different point values and categories, mostly from Star Wars Episodes 4-6 (the original Star Wars trilogy) and Star Wars Episode 1-3 (the Star Wars prequel trilogy); but there is also a category specifical for Star Wars Episode 7-9 (the Star Wars sequel trilogy). In this Star Wars trivia session, the nerds dive into various aspects of the franchise, from iconic quotes to significant battles.
In this episode, we discusses the upcoming Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo 2025. We highlight the special guests including Weird Al Yankovic and William Shatner, we discuss the larger event space and activities, and we also cover tips for navigating the expo, the vibrant cosplay culture, and personal reflections on past experiences at conventions.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:45 Eat Sleep Nerd's Huntsville Expo plans05:45 2025 Celebrity Guests18:45 More room for activities!20:35 The VIP packages21:54 Merchandise Vendors24:24 Tabletop + Gaming Room26:03 Awesome Cosplayers32:30 Tips for Huntsville Comic Expo
In this nerdy chitchat episode, we react to the leaked Powerpuff Girls CW trailer. We also discuss the Warhammer Wrath and Glory tabletop roleplaying game, the Henry Cavill James Bond fancasting, and our initial impressions of Daredevil Born Again. We also discuss our experiences with several video game recently including Life is Strange Double Exposure, Star Wars Outlaws, Split Fiction, Persona 3 Reloaded and Warhammer Rogue Trader.Chapters00:00 - Intro02:00 - Warhammer Rogue Trader + Wrath and Glory05:40 - Henry Cavill James Bond fan casting10:45 - Daredevil Born Again reaction18:15 - Powerpuff Girls CW leaked trailer reactions25:05 - Life is Strange Double Exposure31:45 - Star Wars Outlaws34:50 - Split Fiction39:22 - Persona 3 Reloaded41:19 - Hot nerd takes
With the 97th Annual Academy Awards over and done, it's time to see how we did with our 2025 Oscar predictions!
Chapters00:00 Introduction03:38 The Best Comic Book Superheroes Of All Time07:31 The Best Superhero Movie Sequels12:00 Awesome Superpowers We'd Give Anything to Have15:25 These Superhero Shows Are Darker than The Night18:35 What Would You Do First If You Came Back From 'The Blip'?22:36 The Worst Superhero Movies Ever Made27:00 The Scariest Superhero Movies29:52 The Best Superheroes without powers
Does Captain America Brave New World live up to its predecessors? Or is it another misfire for the MCU? We sit down to discuss our Captain America spoiler free review!Chapters00:00 Introduction01:50 Overall Impressions + Review Score07:10 Spoiler free discussion24:17 Updated MCU Tiermaker rankings
In this conversation, the nerds predict the winners of the 2024 Oscars across all categories, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Actress, Makeup and Hair Styling, Best Original Score, and more. Will Emilia Pérez walk away the big winner of the night? Will Wicked get the credit that it deserves? We discuss that and so much more as we predict the winners for the 97th Annual Academy Awards
Join the Eat Sleep Nerd team as we live react to the debut trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps, the upcoming Marvel Studios film that reboots the Fantastic 4 franchise and brings it into the MCU fold.00:00 Introduction03:36 Huntsville AL Launch Event05:50 Trailer watchalong07:28 Trailer reactions
Commander Malave joins the crew of the USS Roosevelt on a routine investigation into a subspace anomaly that quickly turns dangerous. It's our first session of actual play of Star Trek Adventures, the tabletop roleplaying game set in the Star Trek Universe!
W recap the most bizarre and weird tech unveiled at this year's Consumer Electronics Show 2025. We take a look at the CES 2025 highlights by going over everything from lifestyle gadgets to gaming technology. We explore the practicality and absurdity of various products, including Shark's skincare mask, a solar hat, and fluffy robot called Mirumi that does absolutely nothing.The conversation also touches on smart home robots like Samsung's Ballie, robotic vacuums with arms, autonomous John Deere lawn mowers, security systems that shoot paintballs, Acer's Nitro Blaze 11 with gigantic screen, and robots that will blow on your hot drinks for you. Is this the best of CES 2025? Not quite.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:03:32 Lifestyle Tech00:18:07 Gaming Tech00:31:30 Smart Home Tech
In this conversation, we try to predict the Rotten Tomatoes critic scores for the top 50 biggest movies that are coming in 2025, including Marvel films like Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*, horror movies like The Monkey and The Conjuring: Last Rites, video games adaptations like Until Dawn and A Minecraft Movie, live action remakes like Snow White and How to Train Your Dragon, action films like The Accountant 2 and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, animated films like Elio and Zootopia 2, and standalone films like F1 and Sinners.At the end of the year, we'll look back to see how our predictions hold up!Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:04:00 January 2025 movies00:10:45 February 2025 movies00:16:15 March 2025 movies00:20:53 April 2025 movies00:33:04 May 2025 movies00:44:12 June 2025 movies00:53:22 July 2025 movies01:03:30 August 2025 movies01:09:51 September 2025 movies01:13:59 October 2025 movies01:20:08 November 2025 movies01:26:48 December 2025 movies01:29:28 Our final Tiermaker prediction chart
There were a ton of movies in 2024, but it felt like a lot of them were less than great. In this episode, we take a look back at the best movies of 2024 by unveiling our Top 5 movies of the year.00:00 Introduction01:20 Honorable Mentions03:25 5th Place - Argylle + Gladiator 206:18 4th Place - Twisters09:15 3rd Place - Dune Part 211:35 2nd Place - Alien Romulus15:40 1st Place - Deadpool & Wolverine19:30 Wrap Up
2024 was packed full of great television, but there were a handful of tv shows that stood out above the rest. In this episode, we unveil our top 5 best TV shows of 2024. Do The Penguin and Fallout make the list? Or do some underdogs like Shogun and Agatha All Along crack into the Top 5? Tune in to find out!
In what was arguably a light year for video game releases, we still managed to find some gems worth playing. We unveil and discuss our top 5 best video games of 2024, as voted on by the entire Eat Sleep Nerd team!
We finally sit down to create our characters for Star Trek Adventures (Second Edition), the tabletop roleplaying game that's similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Our gamemaster, Josh, walks us through the character builder tutorial while he explains how the game works. By the end, we've created our entire crew including the Chief Security Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Operations Officer, and more.00:00:00 Introduction00:02:55 What is Star Trek Adventures?00:05:12 Choosing our character roles00:13:40 Creating the Chief Security Officer00:38:50 Walking through the character sheet00:41:55 Creating the First Officer00:49:50 Creating the Chief Medical Officer01:02:30 Creating the Chief Operations Officer
What are the best Christmas movies of all time? We get to the bottom of it in this holly jolly episode of Eat Sleep Nerd! Using the Tiermaker ranking system, we vote to determine the must-watch Christmas movies, the great and good movies, and the movies that shouldn't even be bothered with. Is The Santa Class the best Christmas movie of all time? Does Jingle All The Way belong in the S tier? Is Elf a good Christmas movie? Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? We answer all of that and more!
It's time for our annual tradition of celebrating the nerdy things that we are thankful for. In this casual discussion, we talk about our favorite Thanksgiving foods, the nerdy things we have done this year, and more.
It's another Family Feud style game! Nerdy Feud! We pulled community surveys from Ranker.com to see which movies and actors are the most popular answers for various prompts. What are the most overqualified performances in the MCU? Which actors would you watch read the phone book? What are the most patriotic films of all time? And more!00:00 Introduction01:50 Actors You Would Watch Read the Phone Book06:50 Most Overqualified Performances in the MCU12:45 The Best Movies about Vacations17:05 The Most Patriotic Films of All Time20:18 All Time Greatest Action Stars24:50 Iconic Roles that should never be recast29:18 Actors whose only thing is screaming34:37 Performances where the actor barely spoke
In this conversation, we delve into various topics including the future of Star Wars movies, which includes the report of yet another new Star Wars trilogy, robotic dogs being used by the US Secret Service, the sales success of PlayStation 5, and the disappointment surrounding Joker 2. They also discuss innovations in gaming technology including the newly patented Rewind feature for PlayStation and Sony's commitment to single-player games.00:00 Introduction09:15 Timberborn + surviving apocalypses16:02 Another new Star Wars trilogy29:22 US Secret Service's robot dogs33:11 Sony has sold 65 million PlayStation 5's36:09 PlayStation Rewind button patent38:25 Sony promises more single player games42:45 Joker 2 was a disappointment to Warner Bros
In this lively debate, the nerd panel discusses and ranks fictional presidents from movies and television shows through a bracket-style format. The conversation is filled with humor, insights, and passionate arguments as they analyze the qualities that make these characters memorable and impactful. The discussion culminates in a showdown between the best fictional presidents from both mediums, ultimately leading to a consensus on the best fictional president of all time.
It's our Halloween nerdy pumpkin carving contest! The nerds have 30 minutes to carve the nerdiest pumpkin. As the contest unfolds, Britt shares her intriguing paranormal experiences, including encounters at a massage therapy clinic and a visit to Dead Children's Playground, where she conducted an EVP session. The conversation wraps up with personal spooky stories from all of us. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into their personal experiences with the paranormal, discussing memorable investigations and the eerie sensations that accompany them. They also explore the creative process of pumpkin carving, sharing their artistic endeavors and the fun challenges that arise during the activity. The blend of spooky tales and light-hearted creativity makes for an entertaining and insightful episode.Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-G_U1jdvc0
Movie poster taglines make absolutely no sense, so much so that we decided to make a game out of it! Can you correctly guess the movie if you're only given the tagline from the movie poster? We take a look at some of the most popular 1990s movies to see how many we can get right.
In this episode, we have a quick pow wow about our recent experiences with movies, gaming, and pop culture. We kick things off with our thoughts on 'Madame Web,' which we all finally watched together! What went wrong with Madame Web? What was Sony thinking by putting out this movie? We talk about its shortcomings and the importance of a good story. The conversation shifts to impressions of the recent 'Beetlejuice' sequel. We also geek out on Warhammer Kill Team, and Corey FINALLY finished his Lego Avengers Tower.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:20 We finally watched Madame Web11:32 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice impressions16:00 Still loving Warhammer Space Marine 217:48 LEGO Avengers tower is finished!20:40 Preorders are dumb
Movie theaters are dead; or in the very least, movie theaters are dying. With the news that the National Association of Theatre Owners has agreed to turn theaters into entertainment centers with pickleball courts, bowling alleys, etc; we debate if this is the right move to save movie theaters. If this is the death of movie theaters as we know it, we share our ideas for what the future of movie theaters can be and how we would fix them.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:29 Our relationship with theaters00:07:25 Upcoming theater upgrade news00:11:00 Do theaters need to be entertainment centers?00:18:30 How streaming has affected the theater experience00:25:25 Why theaters are dying00:38:00 Did millennials kill movie theaters?00:46:05 How we would fix movie theaters00:57:25 Theaters should branch out
In an Family Feud style game, the nerds are quizzed on various food topics that real people voted on. What are the best fast food fries? What is the best mascot? Which US president would be the best to go on a bender with?
We finally got to play the new Warhammer game, Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2! To celebrate the highly anticipated release of this game, Josh, Jason, and Corey sit down to for a good ol' fashion LAN party to play through the co-op campaign. At the end of the video, we share our thoughts and review the game as a whole.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:20 First Chapter single player19:30 Campaign Co-op Lan Party27:37 Review (in-progress)
We finally went to Dragon Con! After wanting to go for 10 years, the Eat Sleep Nerd team finally packed our bags and attended Dragon Con 2024. In this video, we share the experience of our first ever Dragon Con. We talk about our experience meeting actors Nathan Fillion, Cobie Smulders, Danny Trejo, and the Star Trek Strange New Worlds cast (Anson Mount, Christina Chong, and Ethan Peck.) We also discuss what we would want to do differently next year, as well as suggest what Dragon Con can improve on their end.Chapters00:00:00 Our Overall Dragon Con Experience00:12:32 Celebrities we met00:26:44 The coolest cosplay we saw00:30:50 Our experience with the vendors00:32:24 Complaints with Dragon Con00:43:12 What we will do differently next year00:52:11 Nick wants chairs
JASON IS BACK IN HUNTSVILLE. To welcome him back to the land of physical contact, we celebrate by trying Romulan Ale vodka, a delicacy in the Star Trek universe.
In this conversation, the nerds predict the winners of the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. They debate the potential winners in the 3 major categories: Drama Series, Comedy Series, and Limited Series. Is Shogun our favorite to win across the board? Is The Bear funny enough to win comedy awards? We'll find out together!00:00 Introduction02:50 Comedy Predictions21:25 Drama Predictions34:28 Limited + Anthology Predictions47:40 Final Thoughts
Alien Romulus is great, but it's far from perfect. There were some questionable creative choices made with the story, timeline, and use of aliens. In addition to simply discussing the story (with full spoilers,) we debate the choices we would make to fix the film to make it even better.
With the DCI season coming to a close, we throw it back by live reacting a couple of our all-time favorite Drum Corps International shows: Santa Clara Vanguard 2002 and Carolina Crown 2008.
00:00 - Introduction11:25 - Is Doom the right choice to replace Kang?20:50 - Is okay to bring RDJ back?28:55 - Does this hurt the Iron Man legacy?36:40 - Disney's confidence level39:22 - What could the story be?46:07 - We rank the announcement!
It's our no spoiler review of the newest MCU movie, Deadpool & Wolverine! SPOILER FREE ZONE! NO SPOILER REVIEW of Deadpool and Wolverine. Have we mentioned no spoilers?
We review and discuss the surprise summer blockbuster, Twisters, the sequel to the 1996 disaster thriller, Twister.
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