JAN 618: KPop Demon Hunters (2025) Review - WBD Picks Netflix Over Paramount (12/10/25)
Release Date: 12/10/2025
JAN 624: The Rip (2026) Review - Oscars Nomination Predictions (01/21/26)
The Jock and Nerd Podcast
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...
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JAN 623: Top 10 Favorite Martial Arts Movies (01/14/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the crew celebrates one of cinema’s most beloved genres by counting down their Top 10 Favorite Martial Arts Movies of all time. From classic kung fu legends to modern action masterpieces, we break down what makes these films timeless, influential, and endlessly rewatchable. Before the list, we cover a packed slate of movie and TV news, including all four Avengers: Doomsday teasers, Tom Cruise shooting a scene for The Last Starfighter, updates on The Batman 2, new trailers, a Godzilla: Minus Zero release date, and a full Golden Globes recap. We wrap...
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JAN 622: Stranger Things 5 Finale Review - Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2025 (01/05/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, special guest John Bellotti, Jr. returns as we look back on an epic year in movies and TV. We kick things off with a 2025 Year in Review, covering dozens of films and shows before revealing our Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2025, complete with honorable mentions, round-robin picks, comic book standouts, and a few surprises. Then, we dive into a full spoiler discussion of the Stranger Things Season 5 series finale, breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and how the story sticks the landing. We wrap things up with What Are We Watching?, including new...
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JAN 621: Marty Supreme (2025) Review - Most Anticipated Movies for 2026 (12/31/25)
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To wrap up 2025, The Jock and Nerd Podcast looks ahead to what could be one of the biggest movie years ever with our breakdown of the Most Anticipated Movies of 2026. From massive tentpole sequels and superhero epics to director-driven prestige films, horror, animation, and auteur projects from Spielberg, Nolan, Villeneuve, Raimi, Eggers, and more — 2026 is stacked. After running through the entire slate, we deliver our full review of Marty Supreme (2025). We close the show with What Are We Watching?, covering a wide mix of movies, anime, prestige TV, and blockbuster finales. A perfect...
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JAN 620: Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Review - Avengers: Doomsday Teaser (12/24/25)
The Jock and Nerd Podcast
This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we dive deep into James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel with our full spoiler review of Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025). Before heading to Pandora, we break down the latest Avengers: Doomsday teaser strategy, react to new trailers including Disclosure Day and The Odyssey, and discuss major industry headlines like the Oscars moving to YouTube and casting news for Man of Tomorrow. Plus, The Jock shares his thoughts on recent Supergirl and Street Fighter teasers. We wrap things up with What Are We Watching?, including Wake Up Dead Man, new Netflix specials, and...
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JAN 619: Stranger Things S5 Vol. 1 Review - Supergirl and Street Fighter Teasers (12/17/25
The Jock and Nerd Podcast
This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the first official teaser for Supergirl, a sneak peek at the upcoming Street Fighter movie, and a landmark partnership between The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI. We also discuss Marvel’s unusual plan to release four different theatrical trailers for Avengers: Doomsday, new trailers playing ahead of Avatar: Fire and Ash, Steven Spielberg’s next mysterious project, and Scarlett Johansson’s revealed role in The Batman 2. Special guest John Bellotti, Jr. joins us to share thoughts on the Warner Bros. Discovery sale and Netflix’s...
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JAN 618: KPop Demon Hunters (2025) Review - WBD Picks Netflix Over Paramount (12/10/25)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, Netflix officially wins the $82.7 billion bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, and we break down what this mega-deal means for the industry. We also discuss Scarlett Johansson circling The Batman 2, Marvel re-releasing Avengers: Endgame in 2026, AMC’s new Popcorn Pass, a theatrical Stranger Things finale, and possible new trailers for Supergirl and Avengers: Doomsday. Then, we review the wild new animated action-comedy KPop Demon Hunters (2025) before diving into News From The Nation and a packed “What Are We Watching?” segment, including The...
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JAN 617: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) Review - Rush Hour 4 Is Happening? (12/03/25)
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This 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...
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JAN 616: Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025) Review - The Bids Are In For WBD (11/26/25)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down a massive moment in Hollywood as Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix officially submit bids to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. We dig into what each bid could mean for the industry and for fans. We also cover updates on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live-action plans, a new Star Trek film taking shape at Paramount, the Frozen cast landing record-breaking deals, and the historic $9 million sale of Superman #1. Then we review Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025) before jumping into News From The Nation and What We’re Watching, including Eternity...
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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...
info_outlineThis week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, Netflix officially wins the $82.7 billion bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, and we break down what this mega-deal means for the industry. We also discuss Scarlett Johansson circling The Batman 2, Marvel re-releasing Avengers: Endgame in 2026, AMC’s new Popcorn Pass, a theatrical Stranger Things finale, and possible new trailers for Supergirl and Avengers: Doomsday. Then, we review the wild new animated action-comedy KPop Demon Hunters (2025) before diving into News From The Nation and a packed “What Are We Watching?” segment, including The Boys S5 trailer, Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice, IT, Euphoria, and more!
Timestamps:
- This week on the show! (0:00)
- Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:07)
- Netflix & Warner Bros. Discovery Confirm $82.7B Mega-Deal (2:13)
- Scarlett Johansson in Talks for The Batman 2 (25:24)
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME Returning to Theaters in 2026 (29:16)
- Supergirl and/or Avengers: Doomsday Trailer This Week? (31:30)
- AMC Popcorn Pass (33:08)
- Stranger Things Finale in Theaters (36:30)
- Promos (38:45)
- Join The Patreon Fan Club! (39:53)
- KPop Demon Hunters (2025) Review (41:02)
- News From The Nation (1:30:11)
- What Are We Watching? (1:32:05)
Discussed in What Are We Watching:
The Boys S5 trailer, Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice, Troll 2 and Jay Kelly on Netflix, IT (Parts 1 & 2), IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO Max), Euphoria S1 (HBO), Sean Combs: The Reckoning (Netflix), Good Sports (Prime Video)
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