JAN 598: Squid Game 3 Review - DCU and MCU Updates (07/23/25)
Release Date: 07/23/2025
JAN 615: The Running Man (2025) Review - Superman Sequel Villain Confirmed (11/19/25)
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This week on the Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the huge reveal that Brainiac will be the villain of James Gunn’s SUPERMAN sequel and the surprising creative team behind the new Jimmy Olsen TV spinoff. Plus, new details on HBO’s upcoming V for Vendetta series, the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 trailer, and confirmation that Alien: Earth is returning for another season. We also dive into Disney and Michael Caine's newest AI experiments, then review the explosive new remake The Running Man (2025). Listener reactions, streaming picks, and Rugboy’s takes wrap up another packed...
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JAN 614: Predator: Badlands (2025) Review - Michael Teaser (11/12/25)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the gang reacts to the chilling first teaser for Michael (2026), a long-awaited Kill Bill theatrical re-release, the newly announced Gremlins 3 movie, and word of a new Jurassic World sequel in development. Then it’s time for a full spoiler review of Predator: Badlands (2025), the latest brutal and action-packed entry in the legendary sci-fi franchise. Plus, listeners share their picks for the best movie of the 2020s, and the crew talks Die My Love, Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), Cronos, and Nightmare Alley. Another fun, geek-packed episode of...
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JAN 613: Frankenstein (2025) Review - Halloween Weekend Box Office Bust (11/05/25)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the guys break down the worst Halloween box office weekend in over 30 years, react to the first teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero, and discuss the latest shake-ups as Warner Brothers Discovery continues moving toward a sale. Plus, big MCU news drops with a shocking Avengers: Doomsday trailer description teasing a major Doctor Doom twist. Then, the main event: a full spoiler review of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025), followed by reactions to the viral Frankenstein AI short film and a rapid-fire roundup of Bugonia, House of Dynamite, Dracula: A...
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JAN 612: Gen V Season 2 Review - Warner Brothers Discovery For Sale (10/29/25)
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Warner Brothers Discovery is officially up for sale — and we’re breaking down what that could mean for DC, Max, and the future of blockbuster franchises! We also look at More Star Wars movies that never happened, casting news like Austin Butler circling Miami Vice, and a crossover event bringing G.I. Joe and Transformers together on the small screen. Then we dive into a full spoiler-filled review of Gen V Season 2 — what worked, what didn’t, and where The Boys universe heads next! Plus: News From the Nation, listener reactions, and a jam-packed What Are We Watching? segment including...
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JAN 611: Poltergeist (1982) Review - Remembering Drew Struzan (10/22/25)
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This week, the gang remembers the legendary artist Drew Struzan, whose iconic movie posters defined decades of pop culture. We break down news of Jim Carrey starring in a live-action Jetsons movie, reactions to HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms teaser, and new footage from Predator: Badlands. Then, we summon some supernatural nostalgia with a full review of Poltergeist (1982)! Plus, Gen V Season 2 Episode 7 reactions, Rugboy’s Frankenstein frustrations, and quick takes on Roofman, It Was Just An Accident, and more. ⏱️ Timestamps: This week on the show! (0:00) Welcome to The...
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JAN 610: Tron: Ares (2025) Review - Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Reaction (10/15/25)
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It’s a jam-packed episode! We break down the brand-new trailer for Wonder Man, react to all the big Marvel TV news from NYCC 2026, and give our spoiler-filled thoughts on the Peacemaker Season 2 finale, “Full Nelson.” Then, we jack into the Grid for our full review of Tron: Ares (2025). Plus, listener feedback in News From The Nation and what we’re watching, including Gen V Season 2 and I Like Me, the John Candy documentary on Amazon. Timestamps: This week on the show! (0:00) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:04) Marvel Television’s Wonder Man | Official Trailer (2:14) ...
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JAN 609: The Smashing Machine (2025) Review - Peacemaker S2 E7 Reaction (10/08/25)
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This week, the crew breaks down the latest geek headlines and reviews! We react to new trailers for The Bride, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Predator: Badlands. Then, we dive into Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7, “Like A Keith In The Night,” before reviewing A24’s The Smashing Machine (2025) starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. 🧠In “What Are We Watching?” we share thoughts on Gen V Season 2 Episode 5 and Tron: Legacy. ⏱️ Timestamps This week on the show! (0:00) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (0:56) The Bride! | Official Teaser...
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JAN 608: One Battle After Another (2025) Review - Alien: Earth Finale and Peacemaker S2 E6 Reactions (10/01/25)
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The Jock and Nerd Podcast is back with another jam-packed episode! This week, we break down Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 “Ignorance Is Chris,” react to the season finale of Alien: Earth Episode 8 “The Real Monsters,” and review the brand-new movie One Battle After Another (2025). Plus, we share the early results from last week’s Superhero Movie Draft vote to see which team is leading so far! Timestamps: This week on the show! (0:00) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:07) Peacemaker S2 Episode 6 “Ignorance Is Chris” (3:00) Alien: Earth Episode 8 “The Real...
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JAN 607: Superhero Movie Draft - Alien: Earth E7 and Peacemaker S2 E5 Reactions (09/24/25)
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This week, the gang dives into the brand-new Mandalorian and Grogu trailer before breaking down Alien: Earth Episode 7 “Emergence” and Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 5 “Back to the Suture.” Then, it’s draft time! We put together our ultimate Superhero Movie Draft, battling it out for the best lineup of comic book flicks. Plus, in What Are We Watching, we share thoughts on Gen V Season 3, Warfare on HBO Max, 28 Years Later on Netflix, and the wild AKA Charlie Sheen documentary. Timestamps This week on the show! (0:00) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:11) The Mandalorian...
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JAN 606: The Long Walk (2025) Review - Alien: Earth E6 and Peacemaker S2 E4 Reactions (09/17/25)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast: Skydance acquires Paramount in a massive industry shake-up 🎬 Our reactions to Alien: Earth Episode 6 👽 Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 4 breakdown 🦅 Full review of The Long Walk (2025) 🎥 Plus the 77th Emmy Awards recap, and “What are we watching?” including Terminal List, Warfare (2025), and The Black Phone (2021). Join us for laughs, news, and nerdy debates every week! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – This week on the show! 1:00 – Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast 2:33 – Skydance Paramount Acquisition 16:32 – Alien: Earth Episode 6 Reaction...
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They dive into the Box Office landscape, break down the latest updates from James Gunn’s DCU and Kevin Feige’s MCU, and react to a flood of trailers including Predator: Badlands, The Running Man, Tron: Ares, Mortal Kombat II, and Street Fighter casting news!
Then it’s time for a spoiler-filled deep dive into the Season 3 finale of Squid Game — character arcs, twists, and what it all means for the future of the franchise.
🎥 In the final segment, the crew shares what they've been watching — including thoughts on Eddington, Man of Steel, Heads of State, Back in Action, and Mickey17.
⏱️ Timestamps:
- (0:00) This week on the show!
- (4:02) Box Office Updates
- (18:06) DC Studios Updates from James Gunn
- (37:57) MCU Updates from Kevin Feige
- (53:32) Predator: Badlands | Official Trailer
- (58:38) The Running Man | Official Trailer
- (1:03:04) Tron: Ares | Official Trailer
- (1:08:59) Mortal Kombat II | Official Trailer
- (1:14:43) Street Fighter Cast
- (1:21:18) Promos
- (1:22:22) Join The Patreon Fan Club!
- (1:24:32) Squid Game Season 3 Review
- (2:00:56) News From The Nation
- (2:04:06) What Are We Watching?
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