The Multiverse of Nerdness

We are back! After a bit of a summer hiatus we have returned with perhaps our most divisive topic yet, Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania. For our previous listeners it may not be much of a surprise that Nick and Ryan have very different opinions on this movie. However, this is perhaps the furthest apart we have ever been on an MCU property. Join us as we debate the tough questions like; is this joke funny? Is this movie actually two different Star Wars movies at the same time? What exactly is Bill Murray doing? And, of course.....Ants??? 

Happy Mothers Day! On this episode Nick and Ryan pay tribute to some of their favorite TV and movie mothers throughout the years in honor of this special day. Topics include best moms in the MCU, kick ass 80's and 90's sitcom moms and, for once, Nick and Ryan are in total agreement on the greatest mom in movie history. 

Happy Star Wars Day! On this episode Nick and Ryan will do a deep dive into season 3 of The Mandalorian. We'll discuss all the ups and downs, what worked and what didn't and where we think it's all going from here. May the 4th be with you!

We're back with an all new episode! In this installment we're going to do things a little differently as we discuss all the recent news coming out of the world of Warner Bros. and their announcement that James Gunn and his creative partner Peter Safran will take over control of all DC related content. In the first half of the episode Nick and Ryan will discuss their thoughts on what this means for the future of DC, the projects that have been announced thus far, and the reception to some of Safran and Gunn's initial comments since the announcement. Then, in the second half of the episode, Nick take us on a journey through his imagining of how he would construct his own DC universe including the films and characters he would highlight as well as the overarching narrative he would weave. 

As was once famously said in Monty Python, "and now for something completely different." In this episode Nick and Ryan are joined by Ryan's wonderful wife, Liz, to discuss their two year analytical odyssey into the greatest sitcom of all time, Seinfeld. Liz and Ryan discuss what led them to conduct this experiment, how they chose the metrics and then test Nick's skills at guessing the results. If you're a fan of Seinfeld or statistics this is an episode you won't want to miss!

On this episode Nick and Ryan discuss the most recent Disney+ Star Wars series, Andor. Spoiler alert: We loved it!! We'll discuss the series as a whole, what worked (everything!), what didn't (nothing), and where it ranks amongst the other Star Wars series thus far. We'll also give some of our theories about what we might expect from a potential second season.  And, as will likely be the case whenever Star Wars is discussed, Ryan pushes once again for a Star Wars, West Wing style program.  Andor: 100% less lightsabers, 100% more awesome!

We're back with part 2 of our deep dive into the state of MCU Phase 4. In this episode Nick and Ryan continue the Phase 4 discussion by focusing primarily on the mess created by Eternals. Other topics in this episode include; The Incredible Hulk, the audacity of Thor: Love and Thunder and the overall success of Phase 4 so far. Also, as this episode was recorded prior to the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, we give our theories on what to expect from that film. Come check out what we got right and where we missed the mark. Hint: we were right about the first hour!

This week, in the lead up to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Nick and Ryan are providing a little state of the union of the MCU Phase 4 thus far. In this episode we will focus our discussion primarily on the Phase 4 Disney+ shows or what we affectionally refer to as the MCUDP. We'll discuss their individual success as well as their overall impact, or lack there of, on the future of the MCU. Phase 4 is almost complete, how's it going so far? Let's find out...

On this week's episode Nick and Ryan have a rousing discussion about the most recent Disney+ Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. It is fair to say that Nick and Ryan have decidedly different takes on the success of this series. We  breakdown what each of us thinks works (Ewan!), what doesn't (Hayden!) and everything in between. We also try and answer the most difficult question about this series; did we need this? Other topics include the legend that is Jimmy Smits, the oddly prolific film career of The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea and Ryan's pitch for a Star Wars West Wing.

In this week's episode Nick and Ryan discuss the finale of season one of Moon Knight. We'll check out how it all wraps up, what might be on tap for season two and, most importantly, the introduction of an amazing new superhero. And of course, it wouldn't be a discussion of Moon Knight if we didn't dote on Oscar Isaac just a little bit because, I mean, come on?

After a multitude of technical issues and a number of delays we are finally back to discuss the penultimate episode of Marvel's Moon Knight, Asylum. In this episode Nick and Ryan will do a deep dive into all the shocking, unexpected and heartbreaking events of this episode and the masterful ways in which they unfold. We would also like to apologize for the audio quality of this episode. We encountered some technical difficulties and though we did our best to correct them there may be several moments with some audible glitches. However, we believe we have them sorted out and they should not be a problem in the future. 

On this episode Nick and Ryan will discuss the fourth episode of Marvel's Moon Knight, The Tomb. We'll breakdown all the major events of this episode including the wildly trippy turn for the final act. This week's topics include; Indiana Jones/National treasure vibes, Layla El-Faouly, the real tomb raider and how Moon Knight fares on the Bechdel Test....SPOILER ALERT, not well.

On this episode Nick and Ryan take a deep dive into episode 3 of Moon Knight. This week's topics include; Egyptian exposition, the eternal quandary of Eternals and Konshu, friend or a-hole?

Happy Star Wars Day, listeners! In honor of today being May the 4th and as a lead up to the release of the new series Obi Wan, on this special bonus episode Nick and Ryan discuss the most recent entry in the Disney+ Star Wars television universe, The Book of Boba Fett. We'll discuss our thoughts on the entirety of the series including what worked, (Tuscan Raiders!) what didn't (Rankor King Kong) and where this all fits within the overall Mandalorian universe. It's gangsters, bounty hunters and spice runners galore! May the 4th be with you!

On this week's episode Nick and Ryan dive further into the mystery of Moon Knight as we breakdown episode 2, Summon The Suit. We'll try our best to unwind the Mark/Stephen/Konshu of it all and discuss the introduction of Layla into the mix. Other topics include; Ethan Hawke is crazy awesome, having an angry F. Murray Abraham in your head would be a drag, and The Eternals, would it have been better as a show? 

On this week's episode Nick and Ryan discuss the premiere episode of the new Marvel and Disney+ series Moon Knight and, spoiler alert, we loved it! We'll break down all the great moments of this new bizarre and enthralling new entry in the MCU. Join us as we completely geek out on how good Oscar Isaac is in this role and melt our brains trying to figure out just what is going on.  And as an added treat, enjoy our little detour into the merits (or lack there of) of X-Men: Apocalypse.

It's Spring Cleaning Week here at the Multiverse of Nerdness! This week we present the long lost finale to our Avengers Endgame retrospective. In this episode Nick and Ryan focus on the third act of the film and all the joyous moments therein. We'll discuss all our favorite moments of the epic finale from the hilarious to the heartbreaking and the implications for what comes next in the MCU.  

We are finally (FINALLY!) back with our deep dive into the season finale of Hawkeye, So This is Christmas? In this episode Nick and Ryan will breakdown all the showdowns, conclusions and oh so many track suits that occur in this jam packed hour of television. Topics include;  what might be next for these characters, where a potential season 2 could go, and the ambitious (or perhaps over-ambitious?) nature of Phase 4 of the MCU. 

This week Nick & Ryan will discuss episode 5 of Hawkeye and the reveal of "The Big Guy." This episode's deep dive topics include; The Black Widow/Hawkeye crossover and the realization of Marvel's big Disney+ experiment, Yelena and Kate as the future of the MCU and all the implications of the much anticipated character reveal. He's a mean one...

This week Nick and Ryan will discuss episode 4 of Hawkeye and its connective tissue to last summer's Black Widow. We'll discuss the full potential bridging the cinematic and television arms of the MCU, the utter brilliance of Jeremy Renner and how an MCU ugly sweater party is everything we never knew we always needed. It's Christmas with the Avengers and we're here for all of it!

On this week's episode Nick and Ryan will discuss the third installment of Hawkeye and all of the echoes in Echoes. We'll break down our favorite moments, theories on what's to come, and all the holiday cheer along the way.

We're back! After another unfortunate hiatus we have returned with a brand new episode as we discuss the first two episodes of Marvel's holiday adventure, Hawkeye! We'll break down all of the hijinks of our newest hero, Kate Bishop, and catch up with OG Avenger, Clint Barton/Hawkeye as he does whatever he can to keep a Christmas promise to his kids. Along the way we'll throw out some theories on where the show may go next and discuss how Hawkeye stacks up next to the other Disney+ MCU shows. 

On our latest episode Nick and Ryan will do a deep dive into the very dark well that is What If..? Episode 3.   We'll discuss the wildly different tone of this episode from the previous two, starting with its very clever concept; Marvel's greatest hits...with a twist. 

We're back! After an unanticipated hiatus we have returned with Part 2 of our discussion of Marvel's Black Widow and welcome back our returning guest, Ryan's wonderful wife, Liz. In Part 2 of our discussion we do a deep dive into each member of Natasha Romanoff's surrogate family and sing the praises of each actor along the way. Topics include; Russian accents, family dynamics and Marvel up to some of its favorite, old, third act tricks.  We sincerely apologize for the delay in releasing new content. In the coming weeks we plan to rectify that, and then some, as we work to catch up on some things we've been dying to talk about as well as gear up for some exciting things on the horizon. Stay tuned!

This week Nick and Ryan do a deep dive into Episode 2 of Marvel's What If?... and examine just what would happen if T'Challa filled in for Peter Quill and the galaxy actually knew the name and exploits of the one they call Star-Lord! We'll discuss our favorite moments from the episode and reflect on the fitting send off for both T'Challa and the great Chadwick Boseman. Rest in Power, King.

This week, in honor of the release of Black Widow on Blu-Ray and streaming everywhere, Nick and Ryan will be discussing everyone's favorite super spy in her long awaited solo outing! And as an extra added bonus we welcome into the Multiverse fellow MCU aficionado Ryan's lovely wife Liz! Join us as we break down all the things that we absolutely loved about this movie...and there is a lot. So much, in fact, we couldn't fit it all in one episode!

This week we will be discussing the premiere episode of Marvel's new animated series What If...? entitled: What If...Captain Captain Carter Were The First Avenger? Join us as we look at all the changes both large and small that arise from that simple question.

On this week's episode we  welcome back our good friend Mr. Josh Key-Maginnis into the Multiverse to discuss the season finale of Marvel's Loki and break our own record for how far off the rails we can take this thing. We'll discuss THAT big reveal and what it means for the future of the MCU along with many other things that may or may not be related to the topic at hand. This is wild one folks! Come for the avalanche of references, stay for the battle of will between Ryan and Josh's dog.

Our sincerest apologies for the delay in this week's episode, folks. We strive to stay as current as possible in keeping you all apprised of all the goings on in the Multiverse but, alas, sometimes we fall short. We promise going forward we will work even harder to stay as up to date as we possibly can.This week we will be discussing the mysterious and amazing episode 5 of Loki. We'll discuss our theories on how it's all going to end, the sublime genius of Richard E. Grant and the alligator we never knew we always wanted. It's Lokis, Lokis everywhere this week in the Multiverse of Nerdness! 

We're back! After a brief hiatus the Multiverse of Nerdness is back with an all new episode as we discuss episode 4 of Marvel's Loki, The Nexus Event. This week Nick and Ryan will break down all the unexpected twists and turns in the series' most surprising episode yet. This week's topics include; pruning, Marvel's impeccable casting, and THAT mid-credits scene. 

This week Nick and Ryan will be discussing the very divisive third episode of Loki and in our own unexpected plot twist we are not quite  on the same page when it comes to this episode. We'll discuss all the things we think worked and some things that perhaps....not so much. And, of course,  time travel. 

This week Nick and Ryan break down the newest episode of Loki and try not to go insane working out time travel. We'll discuss our thoughts on Loki so far,  it's possible implications for Phase 4 of the MCU, and we'll spend more than a little time discussing the time travel of it all. Join us for a particularly free-wheeling and off the walls conversation!

We're back! After a minor hiatus Nick and Ryan have returned and this week we are headed back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we discuss episode one of Marvel's latest Disney+ show Loki. Join us as we break down our first impressions of the series premiere and also tumble down the rabbit hole of time travel while trying not to get nosebleeds. The MCU is getting weirder with each new outing and we are here for all of it!

It's a monster episode for monster movies! This week on our most ambitious, and longest, episode yet Nick and Ryan will be discussing the epic showdown Godzilla vs. Kong and all the monster goodness that led up to it. This episode has it all; a deep dive into The Monsterverse, reminiscing about VHS tapes, a celebration of the great John Goodman, and even a peak behind the curtain at how the Multiverse of Nerdness makes the magic happen. This one's so much fun you'll walk away feeling like you just got punched in the face by a hundred and twenty five foot gorilla!

This week on a very special episode of The Multiverse of Nerdness Nick and Ryan will be exploring a whole new corner of the Multiverse as we compare and contrast the similarities and differences of Zack Snyder's Justice League and  2017's Justice League directed (mostly, sort of) by Joss Whedon. We'll discuss some of the backstory behind these two fraught projects, our thoughts on each film as well as the DCEU as a whole and some of our thoughts on internet fan culture. Strap in, folks, this one gets a little wild. 

We're back! After some unforeseen circumstances AND some technical difficulties kept us away last week we have returned with Part 2 of our three part series, Avengers: Endgame - A Retrospective. In this episode Nick and Ryan will focus on Act II of Endgame and all its emotional highs and lows. We'll talk time travel, call backs on call backs on call backs and the Avengers family dynamic. A three part series on a movie that's two years old? Indulgent? Sure! Spectacular? You betcha!

It's finally here! The finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier! Questions are answered. New questions arise. Join Nick and Ryan this week as we break it all down as we discuss the new episode; One World, One People. We'll discuss our thoughts on how it all goes down, what's next for Sam and Bucky and we'll spend a not insignificant amount of time expounding on the glory that is Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Also...what's up with Sharon?

Marvel Monday is back and there are truth bombs being hurled everywhere! This week Nick and Ryan will be discussing episode 5 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and all the truthiness that goes with it....not to mention THAT cameo!!! 

This week on the Multiverse of Nerdness Nick and Ryan take a deep dive in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 4: The Whole World is Watching.....and take our first minor victory lap of the series! 

After many technical difficulties and even more profanity this week's recap of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 3 has finally arrived! Join Nick and Ryan as we welcome back into the Multiverse our friend Josh for a freewheeling discussion of this week's episode, Power Broker, and much, much more. To say too much would spoil the fun, but trust us, you won't want to miss this one!

This week on Marvel Monday Nick and Ryan  discuss The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 2: The Star Spangled Man and quickly realize they are both completely incapable of discussing the new character, John Walker, without dropping an F bomb. Join us for a deep dive into superhero couples therapy, living in the shadow of Steve Rogers and the new Captain Am....nope, not gonna call him that. 

It's Marvel Monday! As Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe rolls on we have arrived at The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. This week Nick and Ryan will take a deep dive into the premiere episode and catch up on where Captain America's two favorite compatriots find themselves after the events of Avengers: Endgame. 

We're doing things a little differently this week! As we move deeper into Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Nick and Ryan thought it would be a good idea to take a look back at the jumping off point from which all these new stories stem. We'll do a deep dive into all the callbacks and foreshadowing that abounds throughout Endgame. But mostly we just geek out about how much we both absolutely love this flick. So much so we couldn't fit it all into one episode! 

It's the final Maximoff Monday! It's been a hell of a ride through this season of WandaVision and it all comes down to this. Join Nick and Ryan as we discuss all the thrills, the laughs and the heartache of this rollercoaster finale. 

It's the penultimate Maximoff Monday! This week Nick and Ryan are discussing WandaVision Episode 8: Previously On and actively trying not to openly weep as we talk about the tragic love story of Wanda Maximoff and The Vision. We'll discuss Wanda's devastating past, what some new revelations mean for her future and the future of the MCU and also.....Director Hayward is an A@#$%&E!!!!

It's finally here! Sorry for the delay folks but here at last is our wrap up of season 2 of The Mandalorian and ohhhhh boy is it a big one! In this supersized episode Nick and Ryan discuss Chapter 15: The Believer and Chapter 16: The Rescue and pretty much just nerd out about absolutely everything in these two incredible episodes. We'll talk life lessons from Mayfeld, where we think next season may be headed, plus.....THAT ending!!! All that and more in this supersized Mandalorian finale extravaganza!

Another Maximoff Monday, another victory lap for Nick and Ryan. Join us this week as we discuss WandaVision episode 7: Breaking the Fourth Wall and come close to throwing our arms out of their sockets patting ourselves on the back for how dialed in we are to the goings on in Westview. We'll discuss our theories on how it all might end, Kathryn Hahn being a national treasure, and what this week's BIG reveal means for the future of the MCU. All that and more on this week's Maximoff Monday!

Maximoff Monday is back! Join Nick and Ryan for another deep dive into the latest episode of WandaVision. This week, it's Halloween in Westview! We'll discuss retro comic book costumes, 90's era Halloween themed TV and we provide a friendly safety tip to those inside the MCU; don't f*** with Darcy. We at the Multiverse of Nerdness would also like to sincerely apologize to any of our listeners who happen to enjoy Brisk Iced Tea. 

It's a Very Special Episode for both WandaVision and The Multiverse of Nerdness! This week Nick and Ryan throw out all the rules as we geek out about the latest mind-blowing episode of WandaVision. Join us as we welcome our very first guest into the Multiverse! We'll be chatting with Ryan's good friend Josh about what we all think is going on inside Westview as well as the sitcom "very special episode" trope in general. You thought we got off on tangents with just the two of us? Well, wait until you hear this!

It's a sad day in a galaxy far, far away. Join Nick and Ryan this week as we discuss The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 6, Chapter 14: The Tragedy. We'll say hello to some old friends and goodbye to some new ones. Also, we discuss our Star Wars origin stories.

It's Maximoff Monday! This week, Nick and Ryan take a victory lap! Join us as we spend a not inconsiderable amount of time patting ourselves on the back for how spot on many of our predictions have been thus far. On this week's episode we offer some further theories on where the back half of this season of WandaVision may be going and what it all means for the future of the MCU. Come for the MCU theorizing, stay for cheap shots at DC and Hallmark movies.