39:30 - THUNDERBOLTS* REVIEW

What are we? Some kind of Thunderbolts* squad?

This week the nerds hit the theaters to start the summer movie season off strong with that latest from the MCU - Thunderbolts* (iykyk)

They discuss that big reveal and the potential future for the newly formed team. Does the movie stick its landing? Listen and find out!

PLUS the gaming world is on fire with the news that Rockstar Games is delaying the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI - but thankfully they have been blessed with a brand new trailer to hold them over! One nerd is excited for the next entry while a couple others need some convincing (what??). Hopefully this trailer can win them over. Watch and see for yourself!

All of that plus some exciting trailers for upcoming films including Ethan Coen’s Honey, Don’t, Together, and Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, and then, of course, we dive in with What We’re Into!

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Summer is upon us - the time has come for us to declare our predictions for the SUMMER MOVIE WAGER 2025 and you can track our progress right here! https://bit.ly/3YraQTS

Yes, it’s our fourth annual competition where the Nerds put their minds and vibes to the test as we try to predict who will be the champions of the Summer Box Office at the movie theaters! And this year we’re joined by special guest and box office seer, Ben Watts!

We discuss movies, stats, trends and vibes as we each declare our choices for Summer Box Office Titans! But who will come out on top to claim the PDN Championship Belt?!

Will Superman soar, or will it be Dragons?

Can Marvel return to its former glory as a box office juggernaut or can Tom Cruise pull off his biggest stunt yet?

Or will Stitch come along and fuck everything up?!

Time can only tell, but we do our best to answer these questions and more in this banger of an episode! Be sure to check this and all the forthcoming episodes to get weekly updates on our wager as we trudge through this jam-packed summer!

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Summer Movie Wager Point System

13 points - If you get 1 or 10 Correct

10 points - If you nail your guess correctly

7 points - 1 spot away

5 points - 2 spots away

3 points - Anywhere in TOp 10

1 point - Dark Horse

Summer Movies

28 Years LaterBad Guys 2From the World of John Wick: BallerinaElioF1Fantastic Four: First StepsFinal Destination: BloodlinesHow to Train Your DragonJurassic World RebirthKarate Kids LegendsLife of ChuckLilo and StitchMegan 2.0Mission Impossible: Final ReckoningNaked GunSupermanThunderbolts*

03:19 - Star Wars Celebration - New Movies and Shows

18:20 - Oscars New Rule

25:30 - Sinners Review

55:18 - Rehearsal Season 2

01:30:20 - Captain America: Brave New World

This week the Nerds dive into all the latest announcements fresh out of the 2025 Star Wars Celebration, including the newly titled Shawn Levy project, STARFIGHTER, starring Ryan Gosling!

Plus we finally get some rule-changes over at the Academy Awards, can we expect to see results at the next ceremony?

Then we come to our feature, slightly spoilery (warning) discussion, our SINNERS review, starring Michael B Jordan and Hailee Steinfield. Does Ryan Coogler's original vampire romp meet expectations?

And last, but certainly not least, we return to The Rehearsal for season 2, where the hell will Nathan Fielder take us this time?!

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Are we dropping an extra episode this week?! Yes we are! Do we have a special guest?? Yes we do!The one, the only, Jeffrey Vega joins us on the pod to chat about The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 (originally aired April 20, 2025)**SPOILERS, THERE WILL BE SPOILERS FOR SHOW AND GAME**New episodes of "The Last of Us" Season 2 air on HBO and are available to stream on Max on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT Pedro Pascal - Joel MillerBella Ramsey - Ellie WilliamsKaitlyn Dever - Abby AndersonGabriel Luna - Tommy MillerIsabela Merced - DinaYoung Mazino - Jesse

One nerd is out, but one special guest is in.

The Harry Potter series is shaping up on HBO and we reacting about who is what in the new tv series. We also have a handful of new trailers, including Ari Aster’s Eddington, The Roses, and Stephen King’s The Life of Chuck! And we get a look at the very extensive cast of the upcoming season of Poker Face!

And to top it all off we get a special IMAX format rundown from director Ryan Coogler, in honor of his feature SINNERS, in theaters this weekend.

Its a fun, loaded ep - check it out on your go-to podcast platform, or watch us on Youtube! As always, thanks for listening and don’t forget to like and subscribe!

New Harry Potter Cast (HBO, Book Series written by JK Rowling)

John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore

Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall

Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape

Nick Frost as Hagrid

Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell

Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch

01:32 - Harry Potter Cast

18:25 - New Oscars for Stunts

24:15 - Sinners - Imax and Ultra Panavision Production

31:14 - Life of Chuck Trailer Reaction

35:50 - The Roses Trailer Reaction

36:15 - Poker Face Season 2 Trailer Reaction

42:10 - Eddington Trailer Reaction

51:55 - Formula 1 - Drive to Survive

53:01 - Daredevil Born Again

01:01:10 - Golden Girls

01:05:25 - Veep

In this episode, the hosts review The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1, discussing their experiences with the game and the show. They analyze character dynamics, particularly focusing on Joel, Ellie, Dina, and Abby, while exploring themes of loss and resilience. The conversation highlights the show's faithful adaptation of the game and the emotional depth of the characters. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of 'The Last of Us', focusing on character development, gameplay dynamics, and the emotional complexities of the narrative. They critique the show's cold opening, discuss the transition from dealing with clickers to human threats, and explore the introduction of Abby as a character. The conversation also touches on the physicality of characters, the motivations behind their actions, and the therapeutic dialogues that reveal deeper trust issues between Joel and Ellie. Philosophical dilemmas regarding survival and the consequences of choices are examined, culminating in a discussion about the mycelial network as a new threat in the game. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the intricacies of 'The Last of Us', discussing the tension of close encounters with enemies, the balance of humor amidst horror, and the emotional weight of gameplay. They explore Joel's complex morality and make predictions about future plot developments, highlighting the show's ability to surprise even those familiar with the game.

0:00 - Intro

3:50 - Tron Ares

11:40 - Superman Sneak Peek Clip

23:20 - Wes Anderson The Phoenician Scheme

33:33 - Tom Hardy's Havoc Trailer

42:40 - Fish-O-Filet Taste Test (McDonalds)

01:07:43 - Minecraft Movie Review

What the juice?!

This episode takes a strange turn as we discuss McDonald’s controversial Filet O’Fish sandwich. Good, bad, too little sauce, too small a portion, and what’s that about orange juice?

But before we dive into all that drama we round out CinemaCon with our first look at Disney’s Tron: Ares and anextended sneak peak of Superman - a 3 minute clip presented by James Gunn featuring Krypto, the super dog!

Plus we have a handful of trailers including Gareth Evans’ highly anticipated Havoc, coming to Netflix, and Wes Anderson’s latest collection of Hollywood stars in The Phoenician Scheme!

Then we round it out with a healthy dose of what we’re into, including the new Minecraft movie, did it win our hearts?

Tune in to this week's episode wherever you get your podcasts, or come watch us on our youtube channel and as always please like and subscribe!

00:00 - Intro

1:08 - The Beatles Cast Announcement

10:46 - New Sony Movies Announced at Cinema Con

15:07 - Tarantino and Fincher Film

23:32 - Bring Her Back Trailer Reaction

26:56 - White Lotus Season 3

Welcome back, fellow drunks and nerds alike.

This week we tread carefully around the April fools holiday, trying to discern fact from fiction since it happens to be be the opening days of CinemaCon, delivering news that, at times, seems unbelievable.

Chief among them is the cast announcement for Sony’s Sam Mendes driven, 4-movie spectacular… The Beatles! Were the rumors true?

Plus other news from CinemaCon, including the rest of the Sony Pictures release slate such as Spider-Man and the newly titled “Brand New Day”.

Outside of the treacherous news cycle we also get a new trailer from Talk To Me directors’ new film, Bring Her Back.

We then dabble in a bit of what we’re into, and you may not be surprised.

It’s a light and entertaining ep, so be sure to check it out on any of your podcast platforms, or watch us on youtube!