The Nerd Room Podcast

This week, Tim and a returning Zeddy suit up (metaphorically) and jump into the chaotic, emotional, and surprisingly deep world of Marvel's Thunderbolts*.  They break down the movie's emotional rollercoaster, the marketing smoke and mirrors, and what it all means for the MCU's ever-expanding story. From angsty antiheroes to surprise team-ups, they dig into the character arcs, mental health themes, and how this film throws a curveball at your usual superhero expectations. Plus, they get into the political drama of the New Avengers, nerd out over the post credit scene!  

In this episode, Tim and Ian celebrate their recent experiences in the Star Wars universe, particularly focusing on Ian's unforgettable time at Star Wars Celebration in Japan. They discuss the excitement surrounding new content, the joy of shared fandom, and the surreal moments of meeting celebrities. Ian shares his adventures, including an unexpected encounter at the Lucasfilm wrap party, and reflects on the overall experience of the event, including the highs and lows of merchandise availability and organization. The duo reflects on the diverse storytelling within the Star Wars universe and the immersive experiences offered by Disney parks. They emphasize the value of cherishing memories over material wealth, highlighting the joy of shared experiences in the world of fandom. 00:00 - Celebrating Star Wars: A Personal Journey 02:50 - Star Wars Celebration: A Once in a Lifetime Experience 10:00 - Unexpected Encounters: The Lucasfilm Wrap Party 15:55 - Star Wars Celebrities: A Star-Studded Experience 23:49 - Merchandise and Memories: The Celebration Experience 31:31 - Meeting Icons: Fan Encounters 34:30 - The Weight of Appreciation vs. Fame 36:52 - Nostalgia and Redemption in Fandom 38:15 - The Power of Community in Fandom 40:40 - Diverse Storytelling in Star Wars 42:35 - Experiencing the Magic of Disney 49:54 - The Importance of Immersive Experiences 55:29 - Cherishing Memories Over Material Wealth

In this episode, Tim and Ian discuss the recent title reveal for Spider-Man 4, 'Brand New Day', and its implications for the character's future in the MCU. They explore the significance of the title, the potential villain dynamics, and how this film may connect to larger MCU narratives, particularly with the upcoming 'Doomsday' and 'Secret Wars' Avengers Films. They also explore the emotional impact of film scores, particularly those composed by John Williams, and how they resonate with personal memories and experiences. They discuss the nostalgia associated with childhood media and express concerns about whether future generations will have similar connections to their entertainment. The conversation shifts to the upcoming Star Wars Celebration, detailing the logistics, excitement, and the balance between attending panels and acquiring collectibles. Ultimately, they reflect on the importance of experiences over material possessions in the context of fandom. 00:00 - Spider-Man 4 Title Reveal 02:09 - Exploring the 'Brand New Day' Arc 04:04 - The Villain Dynamics in Spider-Man 4 06:43 - Connecting Spider-Man to the MCU's Bigger Picture 10:01 - The Grounded Story of Spider-Man 12:38 - The Future of the MCU and Spider-Man's Role 15:03 - The Impact of Doomsday on Spider-Man 18:19 - The Significance of a Standalone Spider-Man Film 20:27 - CinemaCon Insights and Future Announcements 24:22 - The Animated Spider-Verse Conclusion 29:23 - Emotional Connections to Film Scores 35:03 - Nostalgia and Generational Differences in Media 38:58 - Star Wars Celebration: Anticipation and Logistics 48:52 - Balancing Experiences and Collectibles

In this conversation, Tim, Nikko, and Mr. C discuss the recent reveal of the Avengers Doomsday cast list, exploring its potential to be the biggest Avengers film yet. They delve into the marketing strategies employed by Marvel Studios, the surprises from the cast list, and the connections to previous Marvel films. The discussion also touches on the structure of the upcoming film, speculating on multiversal elements and the role of Spider-Man in future projects.  The discussion highlights the importance of character arcs and the potential for a more interconnected storytelling approach in the MCU across the next films.

In this episode, Tim discusses the first three episodes of Daredevil Born Again, exploring its integration into the MCU, character development, and the evolution of key characters like Matt Murdock, Foggy Nelson, and Wilson Fisk. Tim highlights the show's pacing, tone, and the moral complexities presented, particularly regarding vigilantism and the role of law enforcement.

In this episode of Nerd Room, hosts Tim and Ian dive deep into the recently released trailer for Andor Season 2. They discuss the unique use of music in the trailer, the visual storytelling techniques employed, and the minimal dialogue that emphasizes the visuals. They also explore the role of critics in shaping audience expectations and the nostalgia factor that connects viewers to the original trilogy. They also talk about the upcoming Star Wars Celebration in Japan, the impact of AI on creativity, and the anticipation surrounding the new Daredevil series. They explore the darker themes expected in Daredevil and the future of the MCU, highlighting the excitement for upcoming releases and the overall abundance of content in the nerd culture landscape.

We sit down with Zeddy from V39 to talk all about Captain America: Brave New World. 

In this episode, Tim and Ian dive into the latest trailers for Fantastic Four and Jurassic World: Rebirth, exploring the characters, visual effects, and the buzz surrounding these highly anticipated films. They examine the Fantastic Four's role within the MCU and reflect on the nostalgic pull of the Jurassic Park franchise, particularly the return to its horror roots. The episode wraps with a look at the upcoming Thunderbolts* movie, focusing on the excitement around its anti-hero ensemble and the evolving future of the MCU. They highlight the need for fresh stories in an increasingly crowded market, ensuring the franchise's continued appeal.

In this episode, host Tim discusses the upcoming MCU film 'Captain America: Brave New World' and the journey of Sam Wilson, from his introduction in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' to his evolution into Captain America. Tim highlights key moments in Sam's story, the importance of required viewing for fans, and the character's development through various MCU films and the Disney Plus series 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.'

In this roundtable conversation that falls out of the 2025 Box Office Fantasy a unique group of avid fans, podcasters, and friends dive into the current landscape of DC and Marvel films, with a focus on the upcoming Superman movie and its competition with Jurassic World and Fantastic Four. The discussion covers topics like audience engagement, the impact of trailers, the influence of star power, and what factors could determine the success of these films. It also explores the differences in audience expectations between DC and Marvel, the importance of strong directors, and what the future holds for superhero movies. The conversation highlights the need for compelling storytelling, the role of iconic characters like Superman and Batman, and how these characters can shape upcoming projects. Concerns are raised about the current direction of DC films in comparison to Marvel, along with a look at the reception of recent releases such as Joker 2. The discussion also touches on the potential for Robert Pattinson's Batman to be integrated into the DC Universe, sparking excitement among fans. Be sure to follow us on social media at @thenerdrm! Round Table Participants:  X: @NickZednik  X: @CdnCapedCrusadR X: @NCarusoJr X: @NikkoCaruso  X: @DCUnlimitedPod

In this episode of Nerd Room, hosts Tim and Ian dive deep into the Disney+ Star Wars series Skeleton Crew, discussing their overall impressions, character development, and the show's narrative structure. They explore the themes of adventure, the significance of Jude Law's character, and the emotional resonance of the story, particularly in relation to the experiences of children. They discuss the importance of mystery in narratives, the role of pirate lore, and the significance of droids in the franchise. The duo emphasizes the need for fresh faces and standalone stories in Star Wars, advocating for a shift away from interconnected narratives. They express their hopes for the future of Star Wars storytelling, highlighting the joy of exploring new characters and tales. Be sure to follow us on social media at @thenerdrm!

In this engaging roundtable discussion with the original Star Wars Commonwealth Network Podcast Hosts, the crew reflect on their shared love for Star Wars and the impact it has had on their lives and podcasting journeys. They explore the current state of Star Wars content, the challenges of keeping up with an overwhelming amount of pop culture, and the joy that comes from community connections and memorable moments. The conversation highlights the nostalgia surrounding Star Wars, the importance of storytelling, and the balance between personal life and fandom. They also explore the future of the Superman franchise under James Gunn, discussing the recent teaser trailer and the expectations surrounding it. The conversation touches on the balance between ensemble casts and individual storytelling, the nostalgia associated with superhero films, and the evolution of the DC Universe. 

In this episode, Tim reflects on the past year in NERD, discussing the slow pace of 2024 and the exciting prospects for 2025. He shares personal experiences, including his collecting journey, family activities, and the launch of his podcasting business, PodSummit. Looking ahead, Tim outlines his top 10 most anticipated releases in 2025, including major projects from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars, emphasizing a year filled with content and community engagement. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to 2025: A Year of Anticipation 10:09 - Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Transition 20:07 - Looking Ahead: 2025's Most Anticipated Releases

In this episode of the Nerd Room Podcast, host Tim discusses the direction of two major film franchises: Jurassic World and Star Wars. He explores the new direction of Jurassic World Rebirth, highlighting its fresh narrative and cast, while also reflecting on the identity crisis facing Star Wars as it struggles to connect with its audience. Tim elaborates and breaks down a discussion that  emphasizes the need for a focused narrative in Star Wars to re-engage fans and discusses the upcoming Skeleton Crew series as a potential step in the right direction.   02:45 - Jurassic World Rebirth: A New Direction 15:24 - Star Wars: Identity Crisis and Future Directions

Tim is back to breakdown the new trailers from D23 Brazil with Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*!

Join TNR host Tim to discuss all the MCU updates from NYCC 2024, including Spider-Man 4 confirmation, Avengers 5 & 6 filming updates, Daredevil Born Again insights, AND the launch of the Ghostbusters Ecto-1(A) Haslab (best toy of all time?)

Tim is back talking Nerd after a bit of time off! This week he looks at the interesting dichotomy between Deadpool and Wolverine and the Joker 2's Box Office and audience reception! 

Tim is back to discuss the biggest stories from our favourite franchise over the month of August! From the Skeleton Crew trailer to the success of Deadpool and Wolverine, he tackles a bit of everything!

Join Tim as he breaks down the Marvel Studios panel from San Diego Comic Con 2024, including discussions about Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts*, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Avengers 5 (Doomsday), and Avengers 6 (Secret Wars). Find more from The Nerd Room at www.thenerdroom.net

Join Tim for a spoiler-free discussion about the legacy of the FOX X-Men franchise as we approach the release of Deadpool & Wolverine this weekend! He looks back at the almost 25 years of X-Men films that lead to this mega crossover event inside of the MCU! He also discusses the first Joker 2 trailer and previews the biggest panels from SDCC 2024 happen this weekend!  Connect with TNR on instagram - @thenerdrm  

With the arrival of the MCUs first trailer for a 2025 film, Captain America: Brave New World takes center stage as Tim and Ian breakdown the trailer and speculate on the story it is telling. They also give their final thoughts on The Acolyte before watching the finale!  

Tim breaks down the future of the MCU during one of the most pivotal months of the franchises relaunch back into the popular discussion. He talks about the Agatha All Along Trailer, the potential behind Captain America 4: Brave New World, Deadpool and Wolverine BO, and Marvel Studios plan to retake Hall H at SDCC 2024. 

Tim looks back at the major eras of NERD discussion in The Nerd Room (2014-2024). 400 episodes, nuff said.

Tim takes a look at episode 4 of Star Wars: The Acolyte to see if it finds it's footing after a problematic episode 3 (discussed last week).  

Tim is here to deliver his thoughts on Episodes 1-3 of Star Wars: The Acolyte. Does it deliver the promised Jedi story? Tune in to find out! 

In this weeks episode Tim tackles 8 brand new stories from the world of NERD in 8 minutes! Don't miss this rapid round up of the highlights from the week, including Deadpool & Wolverines box office record, a new Acolyte clip, Godzilla x Kongs is a franchise best, IF is a great and emotional Family Film, and much more! 

This week Tim takes a deep dive into all the recently announced streaming shows from MAX, Prime, and Disney! He also takes a look at the momentum behind the LOTRs franchise and all the upcoming content in that franchise. He also touches on Agatha All Along - the last (?) and final title for the next live action MCU show on Disney+.

It has been a wild week in NERD and Tim is here to break it all down and put some perspective to it. Join him as he tackles just a few of the most talked about topics of the week, including Superman's new threads (suit), the perception that the MCU is an underdog??, and the shifting tides of Star Wars fandom across May the 4th. 

The boyz are back talking about the all the latest from the world of Nerd, including: the new Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, the latest from Captain America 4: Brave New World, The Phantom Menace re-release in theatres, and Tim's trip to Disney World! 

Tim is back to breakdown 2 of the biggest events from the world of Nerd! 

Tim and Ian rundown a full slate of news from Marvel and DC in the latest episode of The Nerd Room! 

Tim is joined by Rob and Jamie from The Generation X-Wing Podcast to talk about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. 

This week we discuss the brand new Star Wars: The Acolyte Trailer, our anticipation and hopes for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the latest Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Trailer, and much more!  Find us on Instagram! 

Hot of the heels of the Oscars, Tim picks up on a bunch of DCU and MCU threads from the past few weeks!  Find us on Instagram!

Join Tim for a NERD AMA with all the questions (Star Wars, Marvel, DC) generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI)!   

Tim and Ian dig deep to tell the personal stories around the films that have played a significant role in shaping their lives!  This is an episode you do not want to miss!  Find us on Instagram! 

In this clip, from Episode #107 of Let's Meet For a Beer Podcast, Tim speaks with host Mark Kondrat about finding a voice in your passion and how being vulnerable with what makes you happy can lead to something special! Find more over at https://letsmeetforabeer.com/  

We are back to download you on the latest and greatest from the world of Nerd, including: The NEW Fantastic Four cast (FINALLY), the amazing X-Men 97 animated series trailer, and a deeper dive into Deadpool and Wolverine!  thenerdrm@gmail.com @thenerdrm on Instagram

In this clip, from Episode 385 of TNR, Tim and his Wife Sydney discuss the importance of embracing the things that make you happy and how that can translate into balance in your life. 

This week Tim is joined by his Sweet Valentine, Sydney (his wife), to discuss all the movie trailer drops from this past weekend's Super Bowl! They also dive into the importance of building bridges to help connect people, especially in the Nerd space.

We are on the door step of the most exciting trailer time of the year - Superbowl! Join us as we breakdown what to expect from the flurry of trailer releases this weekend. We also chat about some new details from Deadpool 3 and Daredevil: Born Again! 

The guys are back as the momentum in the NERD world builds with a new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailer, rumours that the Jurassic World franchise is being positioned for its next instalment, DCU continuing to cast its heroes, and much more! 

Our annual draft (like fantasy football) of films for our Box Office Fantasy Pool!  Check out the full video version of the draft over on YouTube.

Tim runs down some big SW news, speculates on Star Wars What Ifs?, and inspired by the Frozen Empire like conditions in Calgary - discusses the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailer. 

In this clip, from Ep. 405 of Generation X-Wing Podcast, Tim details the origin story of The Nerd Room Podcast and the meaning(s) behind name.  You can find the entire episode GXW - Episode 405 - 'Talkin' Podcasting w/ Tim Truax on all major platforms!  Follow TNR on Instagram! 

Tim and Ian each give there raw thoughts on Echo Episode 1 and weigh-in on whether or not you should commit your time to watching the latest Disney+ MCU show. 

In this clip, from Ep. 379, Tim and Ian discuss the CBM release slate for 2024 and how this is a pivotal and unique year for the genre.   Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, or whenever you plug in. 

Tim and Ian rundown and discuss the most anticipated Films and TV Shows in the world of Nerd for 2024! They also breakdown their 2024 NERD Year resolutions. 

We take a look back at the Top 5 NERD stories from 2023! 

This week we take a retrospective look at Sony's Spider-Man Universe, discussing it origins and future (Madame Web, Kraven, Venom 3)! 

The Nerd Room is back to breakdown the best from across the MCU, this week we catch up with the Loki S2 Finale, The Marvels, Deadpool 3, and much more!