The Future of Consoles in AI, The Netflix Effect on the Theatre & New Anime of 2026!
Release Date: 01/06/2026
Steam Controller Shortage, plus Sony and Nintendo Corporate Greed and Other Nerd News
Blerds and Nerds Podcast
Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are covering the latest in gaming and nerd culture, including new hardware releases, game sales, and industry controversies. They talk insights on Steam controller shortages, Sony's DRM policies, and recent game releases as well as tech, anime, and upcoming movies and shows. 00:00 Welcome Back to Nerd Culture 00:18 Nerdy Updates: Anime, Gaming, and More 05:04 Cosplay and Conventions: Highlights from the Villain's Ball 08:03 Vacation Tales: Bermuda...
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Toei Games, Steam and Xbox on the Rise, Plus Clayface Teaser, Spider-Noir and More!
Blerds and Nerds Podcast
Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking the announcement of Toei Games. What do you hope to see from the company? Plus, all of the announcements from Dragon Ball Z Battle Games Hour. Plus everything going on at Xbox under Asha Shama and more video game news. They're also discussing the trailer for Coyote vs. Acme, the Clayface teaser and the reveal of Spider-Noir villains. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast app of choice! 00:00 -Intro...
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The Neo Geo is back! Plus, Avatar Leaks, the Avengers Doomsday trailer and More
Blerds and Nerds Podcast
Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are bringing you the latest in video game news. They're also discussing the leak of the Avatar the Last Airbender movie. Also, the Avengers Doomsday trailer previewed at ciniema con. Does the movie feel extra bloated? Make sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your Podcast app of choice! Follow Us! National Resources List Youtube Email us: Blerdsnerds@gmail.com Follow Our...
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What do we Expect from Video Game Movies? Plus, Anime Award Nominations, Video Game News and More!
Blerds and Nerds Podcast
Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. Shannon, Jaja and James are talking your latest in video game news. We're also talking about the Super Mario Bros movie and fan reaction. What do we expect from video game movies? Plus, we're also giving our picks for winners of this year Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Plus much more video game, tv and movie news. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice. Follow Us! National Resources List ...
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Is Gaming a Luxury? Plus Subscription Costs, Harry Potter and Other Nerd News
Blerds and Nerds Podcast
Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, the theme of the conversation is money. Why is it getting more and more expensive to do the simple things we love like game and watch TV? We're diving into Sony price hikes on all PS5 models. Are we approaching the era of thousand dollar consoles? We also touch on price hikes for Netflix and Cruchyroll. Later we discuss the new Harry Potter series trailer. And much more! Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of...
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Crimson Desert, One Piece, Spider-Man and More!
Blerds and Nerds Podcast
Your favorite blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. Shannon, Jaja and James are catching up after an off week and they have ALOT to disucss. We're talking initial gamer reactions to Crimison Desert and other video games news. Then in TV and movie news, we're talking about the brand new trailer for Spider-Man! We're also giving you our spoiler heavy review of season two of the One Piece live action. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice. Chapters...
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Blerd Con 2026 and Other Nerd News!
Blerds and Nerds Podcast
Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon and James recap their expriecne at Blerd con. Later the hosts disucss all the latest in video game, tv and movie news. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice! Follow Us! National Resources List Youtube Email us: Blerdsnerds@gmail.com Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds Shannon:...
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Pokemon Presents, Paramount and Warner Bros, Plus More Xbox and Other Nerds News
Blerds and Nerds Podcast
Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James discuss a variety of topics including recent Pokemon presents. They're also talking about the success of Resident Evil 9, anticipation for the upcoming Wolverine game and other news from the video game industry. They're also talking about the unexpected updates on the Paramount, Warner Bros and Netflix love triangle. Plus much more! Make sure to rate, review and subscribe on Youtube, Apple podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice. ...
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Shake Up at Xbox, Plus, the Scheme Behind High Guard and Other Nerd News!
Blerds and Nerds Podcast
Your favorite Blerds are back with all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James dive into a variety of topics including gaming updates, anime recommendations, concert experiences, and significant changes in the gaming industry. They discuss the recent leadership changes at Xbox, the influence of Tencent in gaming, and the implications of Sony's studio closures. The conversation also touches on Nintendo's pricing strategies for classic games, the return of Demon Slayer to theaters, and the excitement surrounding upcoming anime and movie...
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Playstation State of Play plus the Return of Classic Cartoons, New One Piece Trailer and More!
Blerds and Nerds Podcast
Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. Shannon, Jaja and James discuss their recent nerdy activities, including gaming, anime, and upcoming TV shows. They delve into the current state of the video game industry, highlighting recent layoffs and the impact of game performance on studios. The conversation shifts to the latest State of Play, where they share their thoughts on new game announcements and Game Pass additions. The hosts also explore the revival of classic animated shows on Tubi and the cultural significance of Fortnite...
info_outlineIt's 2026, bitch! Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.
This week, Shannon and Jaja explore the evolution of gaming, discussing the impact of modern gaming engines, the rise of microtransactions, and the nostalgia for earlier gaming experiences. They delve into the role of AI in creativity, the potential of AR in gaming, and the changing landscape of movie theaters in the age of streaming. The discussion also touches on the social aspects of watching movies and the recent trend of theatrical releases for TV shows. Finally, they highlight anticipated anime releases for 2026, reflecting on the future of content consumption.
00:00-Welcome to 2026: New Year, New Goals
02:43-Holiday Reflections and Nerdy Resolutions
05:35-Gaming Adventures: What We've Been Playing
08:18-Diving into Manga and Anime
11:10-Nerdy Gifts and Collectibles
13:46-Industry News: AI and Gaming
16:23-The Future of Gaming Hardware Pricing
25:39-The Rising Costs of Gaming Hardware
36:29-The Future of Gaming Consoles
37:11-Nostalgia vs. Innovation in Gaming
49:49-The Impact of Age on Gaming Experience
51:54-Netflix's Ambitious Plans
54:22-Theatrical Experience of Stranger Things Finale
57:48-The Future of Movie Releases
01:01:23-Marvel's Doomsday and Theories
01:10:04-Exciting Anime Releases for 2026
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