Zero Dark Nerdy - Pop Culture Podcast

Zero Dark Nerdy is back and better than ever! After a 4 month mental health break we bring you our 2023 movie review episode. We dish on favorites, hidden gems, least favorites, and more in this episode. We are back with weekly episodes and thank you so much for your patience as we took a well deserved time out. Be sure to check out our website popculturepodcast.com for the latest pop culture news and notes and follow Zero Dark Nerdy on social media. #2023moviereview #2023movies #podcast #popculture #zerodarknerdy

On the latest podcast episode from Zero Dark Nerdy, we'll provide an enticing glimpse into an exciting end-of-2023 movie and TV preview episode. Get ready for a sneak peek at the hottest entertainment coming your way in the final months of the year. We dish on films like Killers of the Flower Moon, Bottoms, Dune Part 2, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Loki Season 2, The Creator, Dumb Money and more. Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite podcast and social media platforms and thank you for all the love and support! #2023preview #loki #dunepart2 #bottoms #thecreator #dumbmoney #podcast #zerodarknerdy #popculturepodcast

Join Zero Dark Nerdy on a cinematic journey through the hallways of high school and college life in our latest podcast episode. Explore iconic coming-of-age movies that capture the essence of teenage and young adult experiences. From classic films to modern favorites, we delve into the laughter, drama, and nostalgia that define this genre. Discover why these coming-of-age stories resonate with audiences of all ages. Tune in now for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with our entertaining discussion of high school and college movies. Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all social media and podcast formats and thank you for all the love and support over these last five years.

Archie Gips & Fernando Villena join Zero Dark Nerdy as we review the latest documentary from Unrealistic Ideas, The Golden Boy on MAX about the life of Oscar De La Hoya. We dish on how the project was started, the realness of the entire two-part documentary, and the process of telling an unfiltered and raw documentary. Be sure to check it out now on MAX (formerly HBO MAX) and don't forget to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite podcast and social media platforms.

In this episode of the Zero Dark Nerdy podcast, "The Hollywood Strike Unveiled," Saba, Brian, and our good friend and actor Michael Tourek, delve deep into the intricacies of the Hollywood Strike that has been making waves in the entertainment industry. The episode provides a comprehensive overview of the strike, its underlying causes, its impact on various stakeholders, and potential outcomes. We also chat about Michael's short film 8 A.M., which starts filming this winter. Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite podcasts and social media platforms, as well as on our website, popculturepodcast.com

Zero Dark Nerdy reviews the two movies responsible for the 4th highest opening weekend of all time, and the highest combined opening weekend since the Pandemic, Barbie and Oppenheimer! No spoilers as we take a look a look at the massive success of both films, what made this duo so great for movie theaters, and much more! Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite podcast and social media platforms, and don't forget to check out our website, www.popculturepodcast.com, for the latest entertainment news, notes, videos, reviews, podcasts, and more.

David Oyelowo (Silo, Selma) joins Zero Dark Nerdy to promote the new documentary "Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire". David narrates this powerful film as it takes viewers on a journey with the top experts from across the nation to better understand wildfire. We dish on what attracted him to this film, as well as his various roles as an actor, producer, writer, and director. Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite podcast and social media platforms and thanks for the love and support. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in June before the SAG-AFTRA strike (we support our actors and writers during this strike).

The incredibly amazing, cool, calm, and collective Ethan Suplee joins Zero Dark Nerdy on our latest podcast as we review his latest project, God Is a Bullet! We dish about his character in the film, working with his good friend and director Nick Cassavetes, as well as some of his upcoming projects coming out in 2023 and 2024. Be sure to like and subscribe to Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite podcast and social media platforms and thank you all for the amazing love and support these past 5 years!

In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Spotify's RapCaviar has released a list of what it considers to be the 50 greatest hip-hop beats of all time. Zero Dark Nerdy goes through the list and debates what the list got right and wrong, as well as some essential beats that should've made the list but didn't. This episode is for rap fans all over the world. What do you think about the list? Be sure to let us know on any of our social media formats and on our website, popculturepodcast.com #rapcaviar #spotiify #hiphop #50greatestbeatsofalltime #rap #50yearsofrap #50yearsofhiphop

The Flash zoomed into theaters this past weekend and Zero Dark Nerdy is here to give you the scoop on the latest installment from the DCEU. We review the highs, lows, and most importantly, what's coming next before the James Gunn takeover at DC/Warner Bros. What did you think about the film? Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite podcast and social media sites and thanks for all the love and support!

Ted Lasso may go down as one of the best comedies of all time, and Zero Dark Nerdy is here to dish on what may be the final season of the show! We cover some of this season's best moments, some interesting plot holes and question marks, and what's next if they decide to expand the Ted Lasso universe. Follow Zero Dark Nerdy on social media and your favorite podcast platforms, and be sure to check out our website for the latest blogs, videos, interviews, podcast episodes, and more.

Simon Phillips from FUBAR (Netflix) joins Zero Dark Nerdy on our latest podcast episode. We dish about working with Arnold Schwarzenegger, his acting journey, working with some of the most famous action stars of the 80's and 90's, and what projects are coming up next for Simon. Be sure to like, subscribe and follow Zero Dark Nerdy on your favorite podcast and social media sites.

Zero Dark Nerdy catches up with Rhiona from Municipal Sport Utility Gear on what's next for the apparel brand. Rhiona dishes on the upcoming Municipal sneaker launch, what's next for the Women's line, and where Municipal stands after Season 2 of Wahl Street. We also review our favorite basketball movies of all time with some hidden gems on the list. Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on your favorite social media and podcast platforms and thank you for all the love and support!

Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 3 is the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Zero Dark Nerdy has a few things to say about the last film of the James Gunn Guardians trilogy. We dish on some of our favorite moments, where this movie may have fallen short, as well as rank where this trilogy fits amongst the other trilogies in the MCU. Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite social media and podcasting formats and thank you for the love and support.

Zero Dark Nerdy is back to dishing about music and on this episode, we cover some of our favorite debut albums of all time! We cover some honorable mentions that almost made the list, but most importantly, we review some of the greatest debuts of all time. Rage Against the Machine, Dr. Dre, Gorillaz, Billie Eilish, Weezer, and many others are dished about on this episode. Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and anywhere you listen to podcast episodes.

The Mandalorian Season 3 just wrapped up and Zero Dark Nerdy is here to provide you with insights, rumors, reviews, and predictions for Season 4 of The Mandalorian and beyond in the Star Wars Universe. Spoilers ahead as we discuss favorite episodes, new characters, the correlation with Clone Wars and Rebels, and what's in store moving forward. Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on your favorite podcast and social media platforms and let us know what you think about the latest season of The Mandalorian.

Zero Dark Nerdy and Julie from The Fan Girls Podcast are celebrating some major milestones and provide some podcasting tips for those ready to take the leap into the podcasting world. The Fan Girls Podcast is celebrating their 100th episode and Zero Dark Nerdy is celebrating 5 years of podcasting and over 200 episodes! We dish on favorite episodes, weird moments, why we do what we do, PaleyFest 2023, and provide some tips for those ready to jump into the crazy world of podcasting. #podcasts #podcasttips #podcastadvice #podcast #podcasting #popculture #zerodarknerdy

Our fans have voted and it's time for our 2022 Pop Culture Awards, A.K.A. The 5th Annual Nerdies from Zero Dark Nerdy! We reveal and review the results from categories like Popcorn Flick of the Year, Wildcard Show of the Year, Album of the Year, Best New Show, Worst Movie of 2022, and much more! Thank you for voting and as we begin our brand new season in year five of Zero Dark Nerdy, we'd love to hear from you on what topics you'd like us to cover in our new season. Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow us on all social media and podcast platforms, and thanks for keeping up with us on our wild ride since 2018.

Zero Dark Nerdy breaks down Season 1 of The Last Of Us on HBO! We dish out comparisons of the game to the show, the performances, the storyline, what's in store for Season 2, and much more! What were some of your favorite moments from the show? Be sure to like and subscribe to Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite social media and podcast formats and thanks for all the love and support.

Zero Dark Nerdy covers Chapter One of the new DC Universe headed by James Gunn and Peter Safron, Gods and Monsters. We talk about some of their more unique projects like Booster Gold, Lanterns, Waller, The Authority, and The Brave and The Bold. Which new DC announcements are you most excited about? Since November 2022, writer and director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran have overseen DC Studios, a new subdivision of Warner Bros. Discovery tasked with bringing DC's comic books to film, TV, and video games. DC Studios replaces DC Films, which until recently oversaw nearly all of DC's onscreen projects. On January 31, Gunn and Safran made the first wave of their grand plans known in what they call DC's “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.”

The first installment of Phase 5 of the MCU, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, is out now and Zero Dark Nerdy brings you our review of the film. We cover the highs, and lows, as well as provide our rating from the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite podcast and social media formats, and thanks for all the love and support.

Ema Horvath from the new film "Who Are You People" joins Zero Dark Nerdy on our latest episode. We dish on how she scored the project, starting off as a script coverage intern to an up-and-coming rising star of an actress in Hollywood, what shows she's currently streaming, and much more! Be sure to like and subscribe to Zero Dark Nerdy Podcast on all podcast and social media formats and check out our website, www.popculturepodcast.com for all your entertainment news, videos, gossip, trailers, and more!

Zero Dark Nerdy reviews the latest M. Night Shyamalan film, Knock At The Cabin! Spoilers ahead as we dish on the highs and lows of the film, as well as go over our favorite, and least favorite M. Night Shyamalan films in the process. Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite podcast and social platforms and as always, we'd love your feedback on the film.

It's time for the Zero Dark Nerdy 2023 Steaming Preview Episode! We cover shows from all the major streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Apple TV+, and HBOMAX on shows like The Last of US, Ted Lasso, Succession, The Bear, Party Down, You, Yellowjackets, and more! Which shows are you excited about? Be sure to reach us on all of our social media and podcast platforms for Zero Dark Nerdy and thanks for all the love and support.

Radha Mitchell from the brand new film Life Upside Down joins Zero Dark Nerdy on our latest episode! We chat with Radha about this stunning movie filmed during the pandemic and about the pandemic capturing the ups and downs of loved ones, family, and more. We also catch up on some of her past movies, dream roles, and what's coming up next with this incredibly amazing and talented actress! Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite podcast and social media sites and stay tuned as we get ready to hit Year 5, Season 6 of this amazing journey!

Happy New Year Zero Dark Nerdy Fans! Sorry for the extended break, but we had the Holidays, Vacations, Wedding Planning, and more the past few weeks. We are back at it pumping out brand-new episodes for you every single week! For the first episode of the year, we have our 2023 Movie Preview! We're covering the films we can't wait to see, some wild cards, and some we have zero interest in watching in theaters. Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all of our social media and podcast platforms and we hope you all have an incredible 2023!

Jenni Johnson from Cageless Podcast joins Zero Dark Nerdy on our latest episode to wrap up 2022! We cover mental health, dinner for one, tips on self-love, why she started her podcast, and so much more! Be sure to check out her podcast on the Bleav podcast network and all your favorite podcast platforms and don't forget to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on social media.

As we wrap up 2022, Zero Dark Nerdy reviews some of our favorite shows and movies on streaming sites like Netflix, Hulu, Apple+, Disney+, and more! We'd love to hear what shows and movies you're watching this winter season and can't wait to catch up with you in January! Be sure to follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite social media and podcast platforms and thank you for all the love and support as we get ready to hit year five of this awesome journey.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the last installment from the MCU in 2022 and Zero Dark Nerdy is here to give you a full review of the movie with some spoilers as well! We review the highlights, personal opinions, give it our rating, and we finish the episode off with a fun round of MCU trivia. Be sure to check out our website, www.popculturepodcast.com, for the latest entertainment news, blogs, trailers, videos, staff picks, and podcast episodes.

Archie Gips, the Co-Founder and President of Unrealistic Ideas, joins Zero Dark Nerdy to talk about Wahl Street Season 2 out now on HBO MAX. We dish on what went on behind the scenes during the filming of Season 2, favorite moments and bloopers, more of Mark Wahlberg's enterprise, and what projects are coming out next from Unrealistic Ideas. Be sure to check out Wahl Street Season 2, as well as other projects from Unrealistic Ideas. You can catch other podcast episodes, videos, blogs, trailers, and more from Zero Dark Nerdy at popculturepodcast.com

The incredibly talented Arian Moayed joins Zero Dark Nerdy on our latest podcast episode. We talk about his passion project; The Accidental Wolf, as well as his performances in Succession, Inventing Anna, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. Be sure to check out the final season of The Accidental Wolf on Topic out now, and also like, subscribe, rate, and follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite social media and podcast platforms!

Zero Dark Nerdy is back with Julie from The Fan Girls Podcast for our NYCC 2022 Review! We cover all things New York Comic-Con 2022, including comic-con tips, favorite celebs and panels, comic-con do's and don'ts, and much more. Be sure to follow The Fan Girls Podcast and Zero Dark Nerdy on the Bleav Podcast Network and your favorite podcast formats.

On the latest podcast from Zero Dark Nerdy, the incredibly talented Michael Tourek joins us to break down the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest movies ever made. We go over first impressions, the impact this film has made on our lives, the behind-the-scenes stories about the filming of the movie, and also review The Offer on Paramount Plus which is based on the true story of how the film was made. Be sure to like and subscribe to Zero Dark Nerdy on all podcast and social media formats and thank you so much for all the support.

The crew from Zero Dark Nerdy has grown up on some of the tastiest and weirdest cereals of all time! We cover some of our all-time favorites, major disappointments, and what "grown-up" cereals have found their way into our pantries. We wrap up the episode with some fun Cereal Trivia courtesy of our very own local trivia celebrity, Jerry Edmonds! What are your favorite and least favorite cereals??? As always, we appreciate you listening to our show, and please be sure to like and subscribe to Zero Dark Nerdy on your favorite social media and podcast platforms.

Stephen King fans rejoice! Daphné Baiwir, the director of King on Screen, joins Zero Dark Nerdy on our latest episode. We talk to Daphné about everything behind this amazing documentary that takes a look at the 80+ film and tv adaptations of Stephen King's work from some of the biggest directors in the industry like Frank Darabont, Mick Garris, Mike Flanagan, Greg Nicotero, and more. This documentary is perfect for every Stephen King fan, and for those that are just getting into his incredible universe. Be sure to like and follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite podcasts and social media platforms and thank you for all your love and support.

WarnerMedia and Discovery have completed their merger so what's next for the DCEU? On the latest episode of Zero Dark Nerdy, we talk about how Dan Lin is taking on the Kevin Feige role at Warner Bros Discovery, the latest movie release date updates, and what's in store for the DC Universe under the new regime. Be sure to like and subscribe to Zero Dark Nerdy on all your favorite social media and podcast platforms and we would love to get your feedback on this and all of our episodes via the comment section of our website, www.popculturepodcast.com

We're getting all Emo on you for our latest episode! Chris and Britt from Get Sad Y'all join Zero Dark Nerdy on our latest podcasting adventure as we cover the North Carolina Emo Scene. From Galaxycon to local events, these two have the Emo scene on lockdown with incredible shows for all of us who love My Chemical Romance, Story of the Year, Taking Back Sunday, Blink 182, Paramore, Chapel, and much more. Be sure to check them out on all social media formats and don't forget to like and subscribe to Zero Dark Nerdy on your favorite podcast and social media platforms.

Scott Mann and Grace Caroline Currey join Zero Dark Nerdy to promote their new movie Fall out now in theaters! We cover the dangers of the shoot, the audition process, and most importantly how they made it feel incredibly real for the audience. Be sure to watch it on the largest screen you can find while it's in theaters. Check out our website, popculturepodcast.com for the latest entertainment news, videos, trailers, gossip, podcast episodes, and more. Follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all social media and podcast formats.

Comic Book Power Couple Melissa and Brandon from Rabbit Comics join Zero Dark Nerdy on their first ever podcast interview! We dish on what comics they grew up on, the history of their online store, raising 3 kids in a pop culture-inspired family, starting a brand new WhatNot store, and they participate in the latest edition of our This or That Challenge. Be sure to follow RabbitComics on all social media platforms and subscribe to Zero Dark Nerdy on all podcast and social media formats.

The legendary cosplayer and friend of Zero Dark Nerdy Sarahisloading joined us as we recap all the San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Highlights, as well as the amazing MCU Panel from Hall H! We hosted this episode on FB live and had a blast talking about cosplay, comic-cons, answering fan questions, and all things Phases 5 & 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow us on all social and podcast platforms and have a great summer!

It's time to go back to the Upside Down on the latest episode from Zero Dark Nerdy. Spoilers ahead as we recap Season 4 of Stranger Things, what may be in store for the fifth and final season, which songs would save us Vecna, and a round of our world-famous Marry/Kiss/Kill with some of the cast. Be sure to subscribe and follow Zero Dark Nerdy on your favorite social media formats and podcast platforms.

The 29th Installment from the MCU is Thor: Love and Thunder and it's the latest podcast from Zero Dark Nerdy! Spoilers ahead as we review the good, the bad, and the ugly about this film. We also dive into Phase 4 of the MCU and what direction it's heading in and much more! Be sure to check out our website, popculturepodcast.com for the latest reviews, trailers, entertainment news, staff picks and more.

Jenna Duddleston from Bar Talk with Jenna joins us on our latest episode of Zero Dark Nerdy. In this incredibly insightful episode, we cover growing up around bars, checking in on yourself, favorite bar movies and shows, taking on personal challenges, bartender advice, and much more! Be sure to check out Bar Talk with Jenna on all major podcast networks and follow Zero Dark Nerdy on all social media and podcast platforms.

Top Gun Maverick and Jurassic World Dominion are two of the most talked-about non-comic book films of the year and the main topic on the latest episode from Zero Dark Nerdy! We go over the iconic scenes, some pretty low lows, and everything in-between as we review these two summer blockbusters. What did you think about these two films? Be sure to give us your opinion on our website, popculturepodcast.com, and follow us at Zero Dark Nerdy on all social media platforms. #topgun #topgunmaverick #topgunpodcast #jurassicworld #jurassicworlddominion #topgunmaverickreview #jurassicworldreview #topgunreview #dinosaurs #dinosaurpodcast #jurassicworldpodcast #popculture #movies #films #moviepodcast #moviereviews #zerodarknerdy

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful dads out there from Zero Dark Nerdy! On our latest podcasting adventure, we cover some of our favorite dads from tv and movies. We got Marty Byrde (Ozark), Dan Conner (Rosanne), Bob Belcher (Bob's Burgers), Tony Soprano (The Soprano's) and many more. What are some of your favorite TV dads? Send us your suggestions on our website to win a Blu-Ray prize pack from us. Be sure to like and subscribe to Zero Dark Nerdy on your favorite social media channels and podcast networks and have a great Father's Day Weekend!

For 6 entertaining weeks, Zero Dark Nerdy kept up with the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Trial. We break down the good, the bad, and the ugly moments of the trial of 2022 on our latest podcast episode. Neither one of them are perfect, but did we get some good laughs from all angles of this trial. Be sure to follow us on all social media formats, and check out our website for the latest entertainment news, videos, blogs, and more.

We celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Fifth Element on the latest episode of Zero Dark Nerdy! We dish on first impressions, the rewatch factor, the incredible performances, behind-the-scenes news, fun facts, and much more. Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms and rate us on your favorite podcast platforms. #thefifthelement #movieanniversary #scifi #scifimovie #brucewillis #millajovovich #christucker #garyoldman #1997 #25thmovieanniversary #25thanniversary #moviepodcast #moviereview #podcast #popculturepodcast #zerodarknerdy

The incredibly talented Theo Rossi joins Zero Dark Nerdy on our latest podcast as he's promoting his new movie Escape the Field. We catch up on what drew him to this project, shooting the movie in the middle of a pandemic, his role as Gene in True Story, and if Shades will make a return in the MCU. Be sure to check out some of our latest podcast videos and episodes on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast formats.  

CEO of Municipal Sport Utility Gear Harry Arnett joins Zero Dark Nerdy on our latest podcast adventure! We catch up to see what it took to launch a brand new brand in the middle of a pandemic, what's coming up next for Municipal, some incredible business tips and advice, and we debate on who has the best burgers in the country. Be sure to check out some of our latest podcast videos and episodes on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast format.

Leigh and Tim from Popcorn Podcast join Zero Dark Nerdy on our latest podcast adventure! We catch up with them on their favorite movie premiers from 2021, and what's in store for 2022 as the premier pop culture podcast of Australia! We dish on The Bad Guys, Top Gun Maverick, The Batman, The Flash, and our world-famous This or That Challenge.

Before we enter Year 4, Season 5 of Zero Dark Nerdy, we take a look back at the good, bad, and the WTF moments of 2021. You, our amazing fans, voted on your favorite and least favorite movies, songs, shows, and games of the year and we review all of them on our latest episode. Check out the episode to see who made the cut and which ones are at the bottom of the barrel in terms of entertainment. Be sure to follow us on our social media platforms and your favorite podcast formats for Zero Dark Nerdy.