Salaam Nerds Podcast

This week on Salaam Nerds Weekly, we dive into one of the biggest theme park debates on the internet: Disney vs. Universal Studios. Which park actually gives you the better experience in 2026? We also discuss Punisher: One Last Kill and what this brutal new story means for Frank Castle's legacy. Is this really the perfect ending for one of Marvel's darkest characters, or just another chapter in the never-ending cycle of revenge and violence? Then we head into movie news as we react to the recent casting announcements surrounding Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic The Odyssey. With Nolan taking on one of the most legendary stories in history, expectations are already sky-high. We discuss the cast, fan reactions, and whether this could become Nolan's next cinematic masterpiece after Oppenheimer.From theme park wars to comic book chaos to blockbuster movie news, this episode is packed with nerd culture, hot takes, and deep-dive conversations.

This week on Salaam Nerds Weekly, we celebrate Mother's Day by ranking some of the greatest TV moms of all time. From wholesome sitcom legends to chaotic fan favorites, we debate which television moms actually shaped pop culture and which ones would've absolutely traumatized us in real life.We also dive into the internet's latest obsession: “Zesty Pinocchio.” Yes, somehow the timeline found a way to turn a wooden puppet into discourse, memes, and existential confusion. Then we tackle one of the biggest debates in movie discourse: Was Nate actually right in The Devil Wears Prada? For years, he's been framed as the unsupportive boyfriend villain, but does that criticism ignore how much Andy changed throughout the film? We unpack ambition, identity, toxic work culture, and why this movie still sparks arguments nearly two decades later.From nostalgic TV rankings to viral internet chaos to deep movie analysis, this episode has a little bit of everything.

This week on Salaam Nerds Weekly, we dive into the viral story of the Indian couple who pulled off a full Manhattan wedding by shutting down a street and why the internet cannot stop talking about it. Was it genius budgeting, social media fantasy, or proof that modern weddings have completely lost the plot?We also break down the explosive JPMorgan “sex slave” lawsuit.Then we shift into full nerd mode as we review the finales of The Boys and Invincible. Which show handled its ending better? From internet discourse to billion-dollar scandals to superhero carnage, this episode has everything.

Current Event Topics for the week

We discuss Project Hail Mary, Bait starring Riz Ahmed, Spiderman Brand New Day trailer.

We discuss the theories behind The Bachelorette being canceled and the behaviors of Taylor Frankie Paul that led to this.

Discussing the Oscars, The Pitt, Manosphere, Twisted Metal and One Piece

We talk about Scrubs, Scream 7 Boycott, Green Lantern Trailer, Batman Updates & Nerd Facts

Recap, Review, Breakdown, and Easter eggs of A Knight of the Seven Kingdom Episode 6 Finale

Recap Review Breakdowns and easter eggs for episode 5 of A Knight of the seven Kingdom

Review, Recap, and easter eggs for A Knight of the 7 Kingom Episode 4

Episode 3 of A Knight of the seven kingdom episode 3. Easter Eggs, Breakdowns, and Review. Companion Podcast.

Episode 2 of A Knight of the 7 Kingdom Recap, Review, Breakdown and Easter Egs

Neebz, Jazz, JJ, and Richard get back together to cover more Game of Throne series called "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 1"

Sorry uneeb got married and left for his honeymoon before uploading this episode. Don't hate me. But we are now back!

We discuss Anime News, Horror Movies and Nerd Facts

We talk about this weeks biggest pop culture news in Marvel, DCU, Movies, and TV Shows.James Gunn Talks Palestine, Kpop Demon Hunters, Marvel Zombies,

Discussing Taylor Swift, The Rock, Bad Bunny and Nerd Facts

Discussing the AJ Lee Returns, Superman Sequel, Toy Story 5, MCU Phase 9

This episode we discuss this summers hit and flops, the Amanda Waller spinoff, new childish gambino song and it's relation to a goblin named Fart Buckle, Peacemaker season 2 and of course nerd facts at the 40 min mark.

We discuss K-pop Demon Hunter, Peacemaker S2, MCU vs WWE, Star Wars Visions S3

Join us for a weekly current event round up discussing everything pop culture this week including: Taylor Swift, Streaming Services, Thursday Murder Club, Clueless Reboot, Wednesday S2

Review, Recap, and breakdown of SummerSlam 2025

Neebz reviews his time at San Diego Comic Con 2025. All the major announcements at SDCC 2025

Check out our review and recap of James Gunn's new Superman Movie. We break down the plots, the acting performances, the parallels to Israel and Gaza and most important what we liked and did not like about this movie.

Recap episode of Love Island Season 7 Second half. We discuss all the people on the show and dive into Huda from a Muslim perspective.

Recap Review and Discussion of Andor Season 2 finale

Join us for our interview with Rishi Gandhi who is working on The Beasts We Carry, a bold new live-action horror short film, has launched its Kickstarter campaign, inviting backers to help bring a deeply personal, visually striking, and socially resonant story to life. Written and directed by Rishi Gandhi, a South Asian American filmmaker whose life was shaped by post-9/11 xenophobia, the film channels real fear into psychological horror, asking: What if you could see the monsters inside people?Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beasts/the-beasts-we-carry-a-horror-short?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKsniZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpy_6a6S9isOVllEbgMkD0B_NMopotgeuCh0Ua4ptpPvniI1a_dz4r6YoMk1F_aem_oCqTueqAzZrJiaIbfW774QHere is a press release: https://www.notion.so/The-Beasts-We-Carry-Press-Release-1fc1137ee7388000ada8f9c1b42b9806You can also look at a pitch deck: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/frg4z8oytcgku3ngere9v/The-Beasts-We-Carry-Look-Book-V.Jan2025-fiscal-sponsor-info_compressed.pdf?rlkey=6i47z4a0w614codpzi5iacgc4&dl=0Art assets for art for the episode if needed (includes my headshot): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8630ccujxensmko7j7mti/AG0CuNK9Y2HLBj4JEOmR75k?rlkey=fd0kzihv8x4txfcs8kpq4y9tx&dl=0I also have a youtube channel detailing the journey of getting this short made: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbeqKZ47J_k3k2isufRhvPLBRj9SvNyOxRishi's socialsinsta: @senor_rishbluskyBluesky: @rishjg.bsky.social‬tiktokTiktok : @rjg_filmBeasts We Carry Discord: https://discord.gg/cWhVpAqZ

Recap, Review, Breakdown and Easter Eggs for Andor Season 2 Episode 7 8 and 69

Recap Review and Breakdown of The Last of Us Episode 3 4 5 6 7 including our thoughts on the finale.

Recap, Review, Breakdown and Easter Eggs for Andor Season 2 Episode 4 5 and 6https://agentsoffandom.com/star-wars-andor-fascism/

Join us on the live as we discuss Andor Season 2 Episode 1 thru 3. The first arc.

Spoiler Free Review of Andor Season 2

Recap and breakdown of WrestleMania 41 and the following Raw

Recap Review and breakdown of The Last of Us Season 2 and Episode 2. We also compare it to the game.

Recap Review, Breakdown, and Easter Eggs of Daredevil Born Again Finale Podcast

Recap Review and Easter Eggs for The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1 Podcast episode

Recap Review and Breakdown of DareDevil Born Again Episode 4 thru 7

Neebz, Nav, Somberton, and Meg discuss all the rivalries leading up to WrestleMania 41

Bucky gives us insight into what it was like filming Muslim Matchmaker and discusses her thoughts about certain alleged allegations.Trigger Warning: This episode touches on allegations that are not discussed in full detail. We do not have insight into their validity, but we want to acknowledge that these topics can be difficult. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, please know that it is not your fault. You are not alone, and support is available 24/7. You can reach the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or visit the Online Hotline. Support in Spanish is also available at rainn.org/es.

We discuss season 3 of Invincible. Review, Breakdown, and Easter Eggs

Neebz interviews the Director and Creator of hit Netflix TV show Dabba Cartel In VivaLife Society, men and women lead parallel lives — one caught in a pharma investigation, the other in drug peddling through a dabba delivery business.

Review Recap and Breakdown of Grants Season of The Bachelor

Review, Recap, Breakdown, and Easter Eggs for Daredevil Born Again Episode 1-3

We Recap all the episodes from episode 2 to the Women Tell All

Recap review of Elimination Chamber

We Interview Noureen from Muslim Matchmaker. What happened after the show? Was she blindsided? Please help support this charity: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/scheduled-giving/ramadan?code=Teampalestine&src=referrals&campaignId=262739Also Please support this political action by Jazz : https://www.instagram.com/p/DGoo_MiSsdF/

Uneeb Interviews Omar from Muslim Matchmaker. This episode was recorded on Instagram live per request of Omar, due to this the audio is not great quality.

Salaam Nerds turns 3 years old

Uneeb and Farah fill people in on what happened on their date and how the relationship ended