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S2E14 -Alien: Romulus Review

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 101:44


Obi-Jon and The Doc discuss the good, the bad, the ugly and the awesome of Alien: Romulus! Is it the best Alien movie in decades? Find out what the crew thinks!

S2E13 -"We Didn't Know Any Better"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 116:49


Remember that movie you loved as a kid? The one you grew up and learned everyone else thought was a terrible movie? You know, the one you STILL love now and will defend to the end...we'll, that's what we're talking about today! Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

S2E12 -Dad Movies: The Sequel!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 59:45


Obi-Jon and The Doc celebrate Father's Day by discussing the movies from the last year that their dads would have loved. Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

S2E11 -Movie Mash Ups!

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 94:51


Some thigs go together like chocolate and peanut butter but what happens when nerds randomly draw movies and have to find a way to tie them together? MOVIE MASH UPS! Hear what crazy films the crew will combine and how!

S2E10 -Conspiracy Theories

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 70:02


Who really sunk the Titanic? Did we ever really walk on the moon? Are birds real? The crew explores some famous (and ridiculous) conspiracy theories.

S2E9 -Muppetization Mayhem!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 78:57


The crew pitch their ideas for Muppet versions of their favorite films and stories.

S2E8 -Urbanization: GI Joe Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 94:46


The crew is casting their own version of a GI Joe movie featuring they're favorite actor, Karl Urban! Who will he play? Who else rounds out their casts? Find out! Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

S2E7 -The Big Game!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 94:22


The crew takes a look at all the commercials and movie trailers that caught their eye during "The Big Game." Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

S2E6 -"It's all in the hips..."

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 81:42


S2E5 -Tall, dark, and Horny

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 99:33


The Crew breaks down the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailers (domestic and international). What are they excited for? What are they intrigued by? Find out... Special Guest: John C. Gritton!

S2E4 -It's the End of the World as We Know It!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 71:31


The Y2K scare of the late 1990's was a paranoid technophobia induced spell of mass hysteria...but what if Hollywood had tried to cash in on the craze? The crew pitches their Y2K disaster movie that never happened. Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

S2E3 -Celebrity Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 104:16


The Crew talks about their encounters with celebrities at conventions, photo ops, and in the wild. It's truly the good, the bad, and the awkward! Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

S2E2 -2024 At the Movies: Part 2: Electric Boogaloo

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 98:43


The crew is back to look at the rest of the feature films being released in 2024. What are they excited for? What are they confused was even made? What will The Doc leave his couch to see?

S2E1 -2024 At the Movies!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 92:48


The Crew takes a look ahead at the movies hitting theaters in 2024. What are they excited to see? What will The Doc actually leave the house to see? What films are they bewildered were even made? Find out!

Best of 2023!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 98:39


The Crew discuss the Best of 2023! Movies, streaming shows, video games, books, comic, and more! What made the list? Listen and find out...

Hallmark Xmas Movie Generator

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 81:03


The Crew creates their own Hallmark Christmas Movie by randomly generating all the main categories. What washed up TV actors will fall in love over which small town business? Find out!

The Nerd Alert Holiday Special!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 87:20


The Crew takes a look at some of their favorite TV "Holiday Specials" Complete with muppets, clay-mation, and un-subtitled wookie dialogue! Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

Santa On Screen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 78:12


The whole crew is back to discuss what makes a great on-screen Santa Claus as well as some of the odd sub-genres of ol' Saint Nick has found himself in.

Red Coats For Everyone!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 86:34


A new Ghostbusters movie means we're going to get super nerdy and over-analyze the new teaser trailer for "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire!" Special Guest Host: Gritt

Casts That Outkicked Their Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 83:38


This week Obi-Jon and The Doc are discussing movie casts that outkicked their coverage: meaning movies with amazing casts that failed to live up to their potential.

Halloween on TV?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 81:45


The crew is joined by special guest, the Head Honcho of all things Halloween; Gritt, to discuss the future of the Halloween franchise...on TV?!?!

"Inspired by True Events"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 104:07


Spooky Season continues this week as the crew talks about the "true" stories behind their favorite horror movies. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

Escape from the Haunted Warehouse

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 85:36


The crew is reading through a Choose Your Own Adventure book to get into the Spooky season spirit. Will they Escape the Haunted Warehouse? How many endings will they get through? How many goofy voices can they think of for narrators? Find out!

Staff Picks: Spooky Season Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 90:30


Spooky season is here! The crew is going to help you find the perfect scary movie to watch this season as they recommend forgotten, overlooked, and under appreciated horror movies.

Shower Thoughts: Movie Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 84:36


Obi-Jon and the Doc ask the questions that pop up when nerds overthink movies: Who cleans up after Godzilla smashes a city? Where do babies come from in The Matrix? All these, and more!

30 Years of Power Rangers!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 112:51


Obi-Jon is joined by special guest Chris from the "Friends with Benefits" show to discuss the 30th Anniversary of the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers! Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

If We Made An Alien (Movie)!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 90:55


Obi-Jon and the Doc discuss ideas and concepts they want to see in an Aliens movie...and then craft a story to fit them all!

Staff Picks: Gaming

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 101:01


If you're looking for something new to play, we have you covered! The crew give their recommendations for games of all types: board games, video games, card games, and more. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

TV Reboots

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 91:09


The Doc and the Cmdr chat about vintage TV which they feel needs new life.

State of the Franchise: Dracula

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 100:19


From German knock-offs to vampires on boats, the crew takes a look back at the 100 year history of Dracula on film!

Staff Picks: Comic Book Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 107:26


The crew recommends comic book stories and graphic novels you should read!

Dad Flicks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 81:47


Join The Doc and Obi-Jon as they discuss what makes an ordinary movie a "Dad Movie" and recent films their Dads would have loved. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

When Good Directors Go Bad

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 112:05


Even the most talented directors with highly impressive filmographies can still produce a stinker. The crew discuss their most hated or disappointing films from otherwise great directors.

Urbanization: The Princess Bride

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 79:03


It's our 150th Episode!!! What better way to celebrate than a new edition of our favorite recurring topic: Urbanization? Check out our casting choices for a hypothetical remake of The Princess Bride and see where we place Karl Urban! Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

Terrible 2s

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 87:23


The crew takes a look at the worst movie sequels with the number "2" in the title. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

The DC Animated Universe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 76:01


Obi-Jon and (Also) Chris take a trip through the DC Animated Original Movie Universe. With over 50 films release across 15 years, they have a LOT to discuss! What do they recommend? What do they think you should avoid at all costs? What do they want to see adapted next? Find out!

The State of Modern Video Gaming

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 90:18


The Crew discuss their favorite and most hated trends in modern video games!

Meet Us In the Oasis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 83:56


If The Oasis from "Ready Player One" was real, and you could carry any item from pop culture, what would your load-out be? The crew selects their weapons, vehicles, and a few surprises! Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

With Great Power...

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 125:09


Obi-Jon is joined by special guest (Captain) Chris! Together they discuss the entire Spider-Man movie franchise from Tobey Maguire to the Spider-Verse and beyond...

Not Yet Ready for Prime Time Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 93:20


The Crew takes a look at movies based on Saturday Night Live characters; from The Blues Brothers to MacGruber and all the Coneheads and Pats in-between!

AnaCondAir Force One: Passenger 57 makes an Executive Decision

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 87:34


The Crew discusses their favorite movies about, and featuring, airplanes! Yes, we're serious...and don't call us Shirley. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

You Only Get Three!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 98:27


What 3 movies best represent an actor's career? The Crew discuss, and debate, what the "Holy Trinity" of their favorite actors would be. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

Never Tell Me The Probability!

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 117:08


The Crew is asking, and attempting to answer, the questions that only true nerds would think of from the galaxy far, far away of Star Wars!

Video Game: The Movie!

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 102:49


The crew takes a look back at the long road of video game movie adaptations that lead to The Super Mario Bros Movie making a billion dollars...it's not pretty. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

We Speak Fluent "Movie"

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 75:32


The Crew discuss their favorite movie quotes and what makes a movie quotable?

Star Wars Celebration 2023

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 77:09


The crew breaks down all the announcements. trailers, and omissions about our favorite galaxy far, far away! 

Urbanization- Wizard of Oz

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 99:44


Check out three VERY different takes on the classic story of The Wizard of Oz, all featuring Karl Urban! 

Post-Con Breakdown

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 91:00


The crew looks back to the weekend that was Lexington Comic and Toy Convention 2023. What did we buy? Who did we meet? What cool stories do we have to share? Find out...

Failed Franchises: 90s Superhero Editon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 84:44


The crew takes a look at 90's comic book movies that never became the franchise they were intended to be. Are they still worth watching or did we dodge a bullet?

State of the Franchise- TMNT

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 85:01


The crew traces the history of the Ninja Turtles franchise from their comic book origins to the upcoming animated film! 

Come out and Meet the Muppets!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 90:28


Think of a movie to remake, keep one actor, the rest of the parts are played by muppets! Simple concept, loads of fun!

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