Episodes

  • Episode 101: 8 Billion Genies, 800000 Dollar Shoes, and Crying at Hobbits
    Nov 19 2024

    Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss our fav bits of nerd news: Mattel had to recall dolls from the movie Wicked due to a misprint, LFB and Elphaba, Denzel Washington is set to star in Black Panther 3, new info coming out from D23 in Brazil, John Malkovich cast as Red Ghost in Fantastic Four, 18 monkeys have escaped from a science lab in South Carolina, Pookie and Jet had their baby, and the Ruby slippers sold for $800,000. Plus some new media we’re excited about: Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning Teaser, Sister Act 3, and the new Dear Santa movie with Jack Black. For bingeing, Big Pops has watched The Penguin and Agatha All Along. He is still really enjoying listening to Rob Inglis read LOTR: The Two Towers. Sis has watched LOTR: The Fellowship of The Ring, the Play that Goes Wrong, football, and New Moon. Then, Pops shared his pull list! This week he introduces us to Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing: Feral Trees a One Shot by DC; Avengers Issue 20 by Marvel; as well as Duck Tales Issue 1 by Dynamite. His new number 1 is JSA by DC. His Book of the Week is Detective Comics Issue 1090 by DC. We then reviewed the eight issue Image comic, Eight Billion Genies.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 100: November Fifth, Fav Fandoms, and a Little Nostalgia
    Nov 19 2024

    Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss our fav bits of nerd news: Eve Ridley has been cast as Ruthye in Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow, The Vatican has released a character for a year of Jubilee at the Lucca Comics and Games show, Josh Gad is writing Spaceballs 2, and “The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland” featuring Gerrard Butler as Santa Claus. Plus some new media we’re excited about: a sequel to The Family Plan, a new Silo clip, and a teaser for LOTR: The War of Rohirrim. For bingeing, Big Pops has watched the new movie “The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever.” He has been listening to Rob Inglis read LOTR: The Two Towers and reading Marvel Knights 4. Sis has watched Twilight, Zombieland, and White Christmas. She also loves watching her husband play “Plucky Squire,” has been loving Graphic Audio audiobooks, specifically “Magical Midlife Madness,” and saw a Straight No Chaser concert at the Ryman. Then, Pops shared his pull list! This week he introduces us to Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing: Feral Trees a One Shot by DC; Amazing Spiderman Issue 60 by Marvel; as well as The Sacred Damned, a One Shot from the Horizon Experiment by Image. His new number 1 is Absolute Wonder Woman by DC. His Book of the Week is Red Coat Issue 7 by Image. We then discussed our history on the podcast and our most favorite fandoms.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 99: Audiobooks, Murder Falcon, and “Crying in the Club”
    Nov 5 2024

    Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss our fav bits of nerd news: Godzilla Mins One is back in the theatres, Disney is making a live Prince Charming movie, the $400 lighting lane pass at the Disney Parks, and the new movie Hunt for Gollum, Andrew Garfield discussing grief with Elmo, and Hallmark starting with 47 new holiday movies. Plus some new media we’re excited about: the new Star Trek teaser, the Christopher Nolan vampire movie, and the Karate Kid Legends film. Pop’s also gives us a prediction regarding Rings of Power. For bingeing, Big Pops has been watching Agatha All Along and The Penguin. He has been listening to Rob Inglis read LOTR The Fellowship. Sis has watched a lot of football, her husband play a new game she loves “Plucky Squire,” and has been loving Graphic Audio audiobooks as usual, especially the vampire and dragon ones. This week he introduces us to Nightwing Issue 118 by DC; Ultimate Spider-Man Issue 10 by Marvel; as well as Department of Truth Issue 36 by Image. His new number 1 is Batman and Robin: Year One by DC. His Book of the Week is Wonder Woman Issue 14 by DC. We reviewed the Image comic, Murder Falcon, and cried our eyes out.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 98: Orchestra Movies, A Lot of New Comics, and Raising Arizona
    Nov 5 2024

    Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss our fav bits of nerd news: the iRobot director is mad at Elon Musk, Krypto is in the Superman movie!!, Reacher Season 4 has already been approved, the Agatha All Along mid-season trailer confirmed Pop’s suspicions, AND Madame Webb made more money than Joker 2. Plus some new media we’re excited about: Silo Season 2 is coming to Apple TV, Now You See Me 3 is coming in 2025, and The Wild Robot movie looked so fun! For bingeing, Big Pops has been watching The Franchise and The Penguin on Max, as well as Agatha All Along and LOTR. Sis has watched A Discovery of Witches, her husband play Zelda TOK, and How to Train Your Dragon with a live orchestra. Then, Pops shared his pull list! This week he introduces us to All in Special One Shot by DC; Daredevil Issue 14 by Marvel; as well as Hyde Street Issue 1 by Image. His new number 1 is Manchurian: The Horizon Experiment by Image. His Book of the Week is Absolute Batman Issue 1 by DC. We reviewed one of Pop’s favorite movies of all time, Raising Arizona.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 97: LOTR Season, Uglies, and What’s an Annual Anyways?
    Nov 5 2024

    Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss our fav bits of nerd news: There is a new Jack Reacher Spin off about Neagly, a new movie, “Hit Pig” animated by the creator of Bloom County, a new potential West Wing spin-off, Hellboy: The Crooked Man is coming straight to streaming. Also, a Vision TV show is coming with a live-action Jarvis and Friday, and James Gun is writing a Superman comic drawn by Jim Lee. For bingeing, Big Pops has been watching Amy Grant in Concert, Surprised by Oxford, and Rings of Power. He had been reading Myth Makers, a graphic novel, and watching YouTube videos on how to play a new game, Comic Hunters. Sis has watched Over the Garden Wall and Hamilton, has enjoyed watching her husband play Zelda TOK and Gris, and is still loving Graphic Audio audiobooks. Then, Pops shared his pull list! This week he introduces us to Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween Issue 2 of 10 by DC; The Infinity Watch an Annual by Marvel; as well as Rouge Sun Issue 22 by Images. His new number 1 is The Moon is Following Us by Image. His Book of the Week is Amazing Spider-Man Issue 58 (Legacy 952) by DC. We reviewed the Scott Westerfield book turned Nextflix movie, Uglies.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 96: Gravity Falls, the Thunderbolts, and It All Comes Back to Bill Pullman
    Oct 1 2024

    Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss our fav bits of nerd news: Jennifer Lee stepped down from COO to direct/write Frozen 3, The Duffer Bros have a new series “The Boroughs” in the works, the Venom popcorn bucket, Galaxy Quest in 4k, Humble Bundles offered by Image, and Mark Wade says Krypto might be in the Superman Movie. Plus new media we’re excited about: Squid Games Season 2, Thunderbolts, Laura Croft: Tombraider anime, and Magic The Gathering animated series. For bingeing, Big Pops has been watching WandaVison, Agatha All Along, and Rings of Power Season 2. He had been reading The Sentry mini-series, Infamous Ironman, and Comics in the Ultimate Universe. Sis has watched Cheer and Sherlock and her dear, sweet husband play all the video games: Firewatch, A Short Hike, and Zelda TOK. And y’all know by now, has still been listening to teen vampire books. Then, Pops shared his pull list! This week he introduces us to Wonder Woman Issue 13 by DC; Uncanny X-Men Issue 2 by Marvel; as well as Geiger Issue 6 by Images. His new number 1 is Avengers Assemble Issue 1 of 5 by Marvel. His Book of the Week is World’s Finest Issue 31 by DC. We reviewed the excellent, most-perfect cartoon “Gravity Falls.” Originally recorded on 9/24/24.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 95: Man from U.N.C.L.E., Rome, and *Very* Hannah News
    Oct 1 2024

    Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss our fav bits of nerd news: James Earl Jones has passed away. Dave Bautista has a new look, there is “Dancing with the Stars” drama, Disney is making a YA Phantom of the Opera directed by Kenny Ortega, and a picture was taken of “The Thing.” Plus new media we’re excited about: Uglies on Netflix, the Minecraft movie, “The Franchise” on HBO, Superman: The Christopher Reeves Story, Midnight Sun the animated series, and the new live-action Snow White. For bingeing, Big Pops has been watching The Paralympics, Gravity Falls, Arthur the Kind, and Pitch Perfect. He had been reading the Secret War: Battle World by John Hickman, God Country and the Silmarillion. Sis has watched Gravity Falls, Howl’s Moving Castle, The Intern, and of course, has still been listening to teen vampire books again. Then, Pops shared his pull list! This week he introduces us to Absolute Power Issue 3 by DC; Amazing Spiderman Issue 56 (Legacy 950) by Marvel; as well as Eye Lie Popeye Issue 1 by Massive Comics. His new number 1 is AVA or Aliens vs. Avengers Issue 1 by Marvel. His Book of the Week is Ultimates Issue 4 by Marvel. We reviewed the movie Man from U.N.C.L.E. Originally recorded on 9/10/24.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 94: All the Disney News, Batman One Bad Day: The Riddler, and Owning "Superhero"
    Oct 1 2024

    Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss our fav bits of nerd news: Marvel Fortnite coming out, Paramount cutting down on its TV studio selection, and a possible live-action Atlantis(?). Plus new media we’re excited about: Zootopia 2, Incredibles 3, Toy Story 5, Moana 2, Frozen 3, Live-Action Lilo and Stitch, Win-or-Lose the first ever Pixar TV-show, and Deadman the animated series. Also, the word “superhero” is owned now? WILD. For bingeing, Big Pops has been watching the Olympics and Italy Travel Videos; he’s been reading JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Batman: Caped Crusader. Sis has watched Gravity Falls, Atlantis, and The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader TV show. Plus she has been listening to teen vampire books again. Then, Pops shared his pull list! This week he introduces us to Gotham City Sirens Issue 1 by DC; Uncanny X-Men Issue 1 (Legacy 701) by Marvel; as well as EC Cruel Universe Issue by EC. His new number 1 is The Power Fantasy Issue 1 by Image. His Book of the Week is Daredevil Issue 12 by Marvel. We reviewed the DC comic Batman: One Bad Day – The Riddler. Originally Recorded on 8/13/24.

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    1 hr and 14 mins