Large Nerdron Collider - The Podcast

We talk favorite classic Universal monsters, the stuff we've been watching, the concept of hygge, and tons of other stuff in this jam packed episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not even October and we've got monsters on the brain. From Guillermo del Toro's take on Frankenstein to a potentially derivative version of Dracula from Luc Besson (plus some monsters of the human and otherwise categories) we get a bit freaky in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An upcoming animated feature on Netflix has our attention. Plus, we talk about the Georgia Renaissance Festival (again), the magic talismans that we find in our couch cushions, and lots of geek news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel and Jonathan chat about Nobody 2, the sequel they didn't anticipate. Is it a mashup of Taken and National Lampoon's Vacation? We also chat about Thunderbolts and asterisks, a bunch of demonic possession horror movies, and key lime pie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is late because Jonathan had a rough few days, but is feeling much better now. Anyway, apologies for how long it took to get this episode up online -- it was recorded on Friday, May 2, 2025. We talk about the Tony nominations, Avatar The Last Airbender's 20th anniversary, and our weekend plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We gush about Pedro Pascal a bit, chat about some movies and shows we're excited to see, gab about the latest news and trailers out of Hollywood, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet rubs our hosts the wrong way. Plus, there's talk in Hollywood about how all the industry jobs are moving out of town. And we chat about a ton of upcoming movies and series to boot!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel and Jonathan talk a lot about upcoming movies and series, how great it is to see older women portrayed in films as being cool, capable and sexy, and the downside of method acting. But they really geek out when they talk about Epic Universe, the first new theme park in the US in nearly 25 years!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel is out sick, so Jonathan does a super short episode to just chat about some stuff that has come out since our last episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trailer for The Ugly Stepsister is very upsetting. Plus, we talk about games we're playing, shows we're watching, how Jonathan noped out of Kraven, and a mess of trailers for upcoming films and series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We once again tackle the latest in geek news and trailers and ask the big questions, like "Is The Uninvited secretly a genre film?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A slip of the tongue creates a mash up we didn't know we needed until today. We chat about what we've been watching, what we will be watching later this year, and what we think we're going to give a pass on. Lookin' at you, Gunslingers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have some words of wisdom when it comes to wandering campgrounds late at night. Plus, we chat about Severance, get excited by some interesting movies and series on the horizon, and chat about the comedy stylings of Cheech and Chong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love is in the air, or maybe that's just a very loud leaf blower. We chat about geek news, trailers shown during the big game, and we lament about how expensive it is to go to a theme park these days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel and Jonathan cover the latest in pop culture news, lament about how the upcoming Captain America film insists we acknowledge The Eternals, and talk about how three upcoming schlocky horror movies could make the perfect Bad Movie Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel and Jonathan gush about Severance, wonder which movies will get trailers during the Superb Owl, and talk a bit about video games. Plus much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan talks about being on a cruise, Ariel talks about her Broadway connection, and both hosts darn near lose their minds because they're recording on a Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel is not all there and Jonathan is there but too much! We chat about trailers, talk a bit about video games, and celebrate the life and work of David Lynch. Plus lots more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a lot of geeky news this week, with a healthy chunk from the horror genre. From deranged robots to a killer with Heart Eyes, we chat about the latest and scariest in geek news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to 2025, y'all! Ariel and Jonathan talk about what they got up to during the holidays, the movies and shows they've been watching, how excited they are for the new Superman movie, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel saw Red One, Jonathan is going stir crazy, and we both have a whole lot of geek news to talk about! This one is a real bop! A real . . . Mmmbop!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back after our lengthy hiatus to talk about geek news and what we're excited about in 2025. This is our longest episode yet!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this tongue-tied episode, Ariel mixes up Yahoo for Yoohoo and Jonathan talks about "asynchronous haircuts" instead of asymmetrical ones. But trust us, we say some really smart stuff too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, you get two episodes for the price of one! Yes, we have an episode recorded two weeks ago as well as this week's episode, because things don't always work out the way we planned. For instance, Ariel planned on recording episodes without being stalked by spiders, and that sure didn't work out. Listen to learn more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While construction work goes on outside both Ariel's house AND Jonathan's house, our two intrepid hosts talk about the geek news of the week and how surprised they are that they're recording at all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel and Jonathan share their opinions about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, plus they dive into the week's entertainment headlines and talk about a whole mess of trailers. Which horror movies will Ariel go see? Which ones will Jonathan skip? And what the heck is going on in It's What's Inside?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back after Dragon Con to talk about more movie/tv/video game/geek news, including a whole bunch of horror movie trailers. How many did Jonathan put on the lineup? How many did Ariel actually watch? And are any of them worth your time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel and Jonathan talk about stuff shown at Gamescom, a new animated Lord of the Rings spinoff film that takes some liberties with Tolkien's work (Jonathan approves), a horror comedy about the Y2K bug, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel and Jonathan were not overwhelmed by Disney's D23 announcements. Nor were they underwhelmed. They were just whelmed, I guess. Plus, they talk about why Ariel hates Halloween (she doesn't, but Jonathan writes these descriptions, so sometimes he fibs).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a month long hiatus, we're back to talk about Comic Con news, a ton of movie trailers, our thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine and yet another "lost episode."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel and Jonathan talk (a lot) about what they've watched this week, plus it turns out all the trailers are for horror movies or horror-adjacent movies. Whoops!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel enjoys a weird lunch. Jonathan enjoys Dead Boy Detectives more than he thought he would. Who will enjoy Zack Snyder's animated project about humans versus the Norse gods? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about catching up on geeky stuff like Dead Boy Detectives and The Fall of the House of Usher, plus films and series we can look forward to in the future. And we talk about how certain Disney sequels would have probably been direct-to-video in an earlier era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of LNC, a live actor will speak back to Ariel and Jonathan on the podcast. Or maybe that won't happen. It will depend on our budget. But we will talk about a Stranger Thing play in London, a long YouTube video about the failed Star Wars Hotel at Disney World, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apologies for the late upload, but Jonathan's editing computer decided to throw a tantrum. Your beloved hosts talk about what went down at the streaming upfronts earlier this month, plus they talk about some upcoming films and series that caught their collective eye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recorded this on May the Third while talking about May the Fourth but Jonathan didn't get it edited until May the Fifth. So here it is, with our reflections on interacting with actors in character and how awkward it can be!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel and Jonathan talk about the trend of creating fake trailers and how a little transparency can go a long way. Plus a mashup involving the Merc with a Mouth!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel and Jonathan talk about twists in films, the musical Six, the Fallout series, why Jonathan really didn't like Wonka very much, plus tons of stuff about geek news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mashups are back! Not only do we bring you geek stories from around the web, we also find out what happens when the Spice Girls face the gom jabbar!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this epic episode, Ariel and Jonathan talk about Doctor Who, Invincible, the Poohniverse, ghost detectives and the trope of women characters being put in cheesecake poses and outfits. Plus tons more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Pirates reboots to gummy dice, we cover some of the weird, geeky news of the past week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whoops, looks like we're destined to be haunted by the ghost with the most. We talk about the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel, how Rebel Moon 2 still hasn't grabbed us, and we get lost in 1990s era adventure puzzle video games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back! And we've got a super sized episode to make up for our absence! Learn about Ariel's Wacky Canadian Adventure! And Jonathan's attempt to remember the title of the film "Immaculate!" (Spoiler: He doesn't remember it)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel and Jonathan talk about ads (particularly those shown during the Superb Owl), plus how they both are irritated by trailers for movie trailers. And Ariel endures icky horror movie previews to humor Jonathan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about how casting directors deserve recognition, we wonder how a sequel to a low budget horror exploitation flick actually looks like a real movie, and we can't wait to see what Dick Turpin was really up to. Plus lots more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the first look at Universal's Epic Universe amusement park, set to open in 2025. We have a chat about some interesting, British-themed tabletop roleplaying games that are in the crowdfunding phase. And somehow ponies make their way into the conversation too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our favorite kaiju received an Academy Award nomination, while our favorite Barbie didn't. Plus we talk about how the Razzies are mean-spirited, how the Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain, and we take a look at a half dozen movie trailers. And more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Max streaming platform will say goodbye to a whole bunch of geeky properties at the end of the year. Plus, we talk about the trailer for Furiosa, our reaction to the promotional images for the Fallout TV series, and we don't have many nice things to say about the preview for the upcoming Ted streaming series. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel fills us in on how the LARP she's been in for seven years wrapped up last weekend. Jonathan saw The Marvels and shares his thoughts. Plus, we've got more trailers than a convoy to talk about!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After many weeks, the SAG-AFTRA strike has come to an end. And that means we can talk about geeky movies and shows again! We shake off the ring rust as we talk about some of the upcoming geeky properties we hope to see soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Due to a ghost in the machine (plus a ridiculous run of bad luck), Jonathan screwed up and didn't get last week's episode out. So our hosts gather together to talk about spooky geeky things because we keep Halloween in our hearts all year long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.