JAN 617: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) Review - Rush Hour 4 Is Happening? (12/03/25)
Release Date: 12/03/2025
JAN 633: Director Tier List - Oscars Recap (03/18/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we recap the 98th Academy Awards, breaking down the biggest winners, surprises, and moments from Hollywood’s biggest night. We also cover the latest movie news, including Arnold Schwarzenegger teaming with Christopher McQuarrie for a new Conan the Barbarian film and the unfortunate cancellation of Hulu’s planned Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. Then we dive into a massive Director Tier List, ranking some of the most influential filmmakers in movie history. From legends like Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Stanley...
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JAN 632: The Bride! (2026) Review - Oscars Final Predictions (03/11/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, YouTuber returns to break down his final predictions for the 98th Academy Awards. We discuss the biggest storylines of the awards season, analyze the full slate of Best Picture nominees, and make our picks for the major categories including Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Actor, Actress, Director, and Best Picture. We also react to the first teaser for DC Studios’ Lanterns series on HBO Max before diving into our full review of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! (2026). ⏱️ Timestamps This week on the show! (0:00) Welcome to The Jock and...
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JAN 631: Box Office Movie Draft - Paramount Wins Bidding War For WB (03/04/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the massive $111 billion megamerger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, what it means for the future of Hollywood, and how it could reshape the movie landscape. We also discuss Paramount tapping Max Landis to write a new G.I. Joe movie, Sony’s plans to reboot its Spider-Man Universe, and the latest updates in the Oscar race following the PGA and SAG Award winners. Then it’s time for one of our favorite annual segments: the 2026 Box Office Movie Draft, where we compete to assemble the strongest slate of upcoming films and...
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JAN 630: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Review - The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer (02/25/26)
The Jock and Nerd Podcast
This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we react to the latest The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer along with new previews for Toy Story 5, Normal, and the House of the Dragon Season 3 teaser. We also break down the BAFTA Awards results, discuss a controversial moment during the ceremony, and talk about the upcoming Rousey vs. Carano Netflix MMA fight event. Then we dive into our full Season 1 review of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, exploring how the latest Westeros story stacks up within the Game of Thrones universe. We wrap things up with What Are We Watching?, featuring a mix of historical...
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JAN 629: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (2026) Review - Spider-Noir Trailer (02/18/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the first trailer for Spider-Noir and discuss Sony’s announcement that Spider-Gwen and Spider-Punk spin-off movies are officially in active development. We also react to the latest controversy surrounding a new AI video generator that’s sparking major backlash across Hollywood. Then we deliver our full review of Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (2026), discussing where it lands among recent releases and whether it lives up to its buzz. We wrap things up with What Are We Watching?, featuring a mix of new releases, sequels, cult classics,...
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JAN 628: Any Given Sunday (1999) Review - Big Game Trailers (02/11/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we react to Super Bowl 60 and break down all the biggest Big Game trailers and spots, including The Mandalorian and Grogu, Supergirl, Project Hail Mary, Scream 7, Disclosure Day, and more. We also discuss Netflix news, including The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a new War Machine trailer, and major Disney leadership changes as Josh D’Amaro is named the company’s next CEO. Then we dive into a full review of Any Given Sunday (1999), Oliver Stone’s hard-hitting football drama. We wrap up with What Are We Watching?, featuring a mix of new movies, prestige...
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JAN 627: Wonder Man Review - Michael and Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Trailers (02/04/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we look ahead to the biggest trailers expected during the Super Bowl before reacting to several major reveals, including the first official trailer for Michael (2026), a first look at The Beatles, and the teaser for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. We also discuss a surprising story about a YouTuber’s movie nearly opening at number one at the box office. Then we dive into our full review of Wonder Man (2026), breaking down how Marvel’s latest series fits into the MCU. We wrap things up with What Are We Watching?, featuring recent films and streaming...
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JAN 626: 2026 Oscar Nominations - Bonus Episode
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This special bonus episode of The Jock and Nerd Podcast is all about the 2026 Academy Award nominations. The Jock is joined by special guest Gerald Morris from to break down the full list of nominees, highlight the biggest surprises, and debate the most notable snubs. From Best Picture contenders to acting races and directing standouts, we dig into what the Academy got right, what they missed, and what could shape the awards season heading into Oscar night. Be a part of the show! Send us a message: Voicemail: (312) 248-4376 (312-248-HERO) Email: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Facebook...
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JAN 625: Bugonia (2025) Review - Masters of the Universe Trailer (01/28/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we dig into awards season with highlights from the Oscar nominations and a look at this year’s Razzie Awards nominees. We then react to a packed slate of trailers, including the first official teaser for Masters of the Universe, a new Supergirl teaser featuring Lobo, and previews for Shelter, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, Invincible Season 4, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2. We deliver our full review of Bugonia (2025), before wrapping things up with What Are We Watching?, covering everything from prestige TV and documentaries to action...
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JAN 624: The Rip (2026) Review - Oscars Nomination Predictions (01/21/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we review The Rip (2026), Netflix’s latest high-profile release, and break down what worked, what didn’t, and where it lands among recent originals. Before the review, The Jock delivers his early 2026 Oscar nomination predictions, covering every major category including Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Actor, Actress, Director, and Best Picture. We discuss potential locks, dark horses, and spoiler picks while debating what films could dominate awards season. The episode wraps up with What Are We Watching?, featuring a mix of new movies, classic...
info_outlineThis week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we’re discussing the surprising news that Rush Hour 4 may actually be happening — and what that means for the long-dormant buddy-cop franchise. We also break down the latest updates in the Warner Bros. Discovery sale as the company asks for second-round bids.
Plus, huge box office updates: Zootopia 2 shatters records with a $559M opening weekend, and Avatar: Fire and Ash tracks for a massive $110M+ debut. We also tease the arrival of The Odyssey trailer.
Then we revisit the John Hughes classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) for a holiday-season review, followed by What Are We Watching, featuring Hamnet, Train Dreams, The Shuffle, Pluribus, Euphoria, Squid Game: The Challenge, and Tulsa King.
Tune in for movie news, reviews, reactions, and a whole lot of nerdy fun!
⏱️ Timestamps
- This week on the show! (0:00)
- Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:19)
- Rush Hour 4 is happening? (3:27)
- WBD asks for second round bids (10:55)
- Zootopia 2 grosses $559M for biggest animated opening ever (22:43)
- Avatar: Fire and Ash tracking for $110M+ opening (27:46)
- The Odyssey trailer is coming (31:16)
- Promos (37:58)
- Join the Patreon Fan Club! (39:20)
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) Review (40:47)
- What are we watching? (1:39:18)
Discussed in What Are We Watching:
Hamnet, Train Dreams, The Shuffle (HBO Max Doc), Pluribus, Euphoria, Squid Game: The Challenge, Tulsa King
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