JAN 622: Stranger Things 5 Finale Review - Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2025 (01/05/26)
Release Date: 01/07/2026
JAN 654: House of The Dragon Season 3 Finale Review - Paramount-WBD Merger Update (08/12/26)
The Jock and Nerd Podcast
This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the latest developments in the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, including the antitrust trial now set for March, the growing legal challenges, and why the deal could still fall apart. We also cover the latest X-Men casting updates, check in on the weekend box office, and react to new trailers for Primetime and Wicker. Then we head back to Westeros for our full spoiler-filled review of House of the Dragon Season 3, including the Battle of Tumbleton, Rhaenyra’s increasingly ruthless rule, shifting alliances, major deaths,...
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JAN 653: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review (08/05/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss Mahershala Ali officially moving on from Marvel’s long-delayed Blade movie, Disney+ canceling Wonder Man despite strong reviews and an earlier Season 2 renewal, and Rugboy’s thoughts on Marvel’s Hall H presentation. We also dig into the latest MCU rumors surrounding Ghost Rider, Marvel’s changing television strategy, and possible casting choices for the upcoming X-Men reboot. Then we deliver our spoiler-filled review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), discussing Tom Holland’s more mature Peter Parker, the street-level story, Jon...
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JAN 652: San Diego Comic Con 2026 News (07/29/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, Anthony shares his firsthand experience attending San Diego Comic-Con 2026, including his journey into the legendary Hall H and the biggest moments from the convention. We break down Marvel's Hall H presentation, discuss the latest Avengers: Doomsday reveals, Ryan Gosling's rumored Ghost Rider casting, Vision Quest, and all the biggest announcements from SDCC. We also react to new trailers for Lanterns, Clayface, Resident Evil, Matchbox, Spaceballs: The New One, and more. Later, we debate the biggest winners and losers of Comic-Con, discuss whether the...
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JAN 651: The Odyssey (2026) Review – Avengers: Doomsday Trailer (07/22/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the first official trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, analyzing Doctor Doom's arrival, the Fantastic Four vs. the X-Men, shocking reveals, and what Marvel's biggest movie yet has in store. We also react to the inspiring trailer for I Play Rocky and discuss the latest delay for The Batman Part II. Then we dive into our spoiler-filled review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (2026), discussing Matt Damon's performance as Odysseus, the breathtaking IMAX visuals, practical effects, Ludwig Göransson's score, the film's adaptation of Homer's epic,...
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JAN 650: House of the Dragon S3 Eps. 2-4 Review – How Big Will Spider-Man Open? (07/15/26
The Jock and Nerd Podcast
This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss the massive box office projections for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is tracking for a spectacular $230–250 million domestic opening, and debate whether it or Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey will become the biggest movie event of the year. We also break down the latest Avengers: Doomsday news, including concept art, the confirmed trailer release window and runtime, rumors of Adam Driver joining the MCU as Magneto, and reactions to the newest trailers for Dune: Part Three, DIGGER, and Godzilla Minus Zero. Then we return to Westeros for a...
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JAN 649: X-Men '97 Season 2 Premiere Review – Behind the Supergirl Box Office Bomb (07/08/26)
The Jock and Nerd Podcast
This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss the latest Hollywood news, including Zach Cregger bringing the viral horror phenomenon Siren Head to the big screen, the behind-the-scenes creative struggles that may have contributed to Supergirl's disappointing box office performance, and what the future could hold for James Gunn's DC Studios. We also react to the first trailer for Motor City starring Alan Ritchson. Then we dive into a spoiler-filled review of the first three episodes of X-Men '97 Season 2, breaking down Apocalypse's return, Cable, X-Force, the show's ambitious time-travel...
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JAN 648: Supergirl (2026) Review - The Odyssey to Skip Influencer Screenings (07/01/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss Universal's surprising decision to skip influencer screenings for The Odyssey and whether early social media reactions have become less trustworthy. We also cover rumors of Zendaya taking the lead in a Bourne reboot, the reported casting of DC Studios' Batman for The Brave and the Bold, and newly announced animated projects including Absolute Batman, Joker: Laugh Riot, and Krypto. Plus, we react to the latest trailers for Batman: Knightfall, The Weight, and DIGGER. Then we dive into our full review of Supergirl (2026), discussing Milly...
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JAN 647: Toy Story 5 (2026) and House Of The Dragon S3 Premiere Reviews (06/24/26)
The Jock and Nerd Podcast
This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, speculate on the movie’s villains, story, and surprises, and react to the newly revealed Spider-Man popcorn bucket. Then we head back to Westeros for a spoiler-filled discussion of the explosive Season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon, covering major character developments, political intrigue, and the epic Battle of the Gullet. After that, we dive into our full review of Toy Story 5 (2026), discussing Pixar’s latest sequel, the franchise’s emotional legacy, and whether Woody, Buzz,...
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JAN 646: Disclosure Day (2026) Review - The Batman 2 News (06/17/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the latest The Batman Part II news and react to a fresh batch of trailers, including The Social Reckoning, Heart of the Beast, Whalefall, and X-Men '97 Season 2. We also discuss the newly revealed Supergirl limited-edition collector's cup and what it says about the movie's marketing push. Then we dive into our full review of Disclosure Day (2026), discussing the film's big ideas, performances, execution, and whether it lives up to the hype surrounding one of the year's most intriguing releases. We wrap things up with News From The Nation...
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JAN 645: Masters of the Universe (2026) Review - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Runtime Revealed (06/10/26)
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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss reports that Spider-Man: Brand New Day could become the longest Spider-Man movie ever made and examine how Tom Holland helped shape the film’s production after working with Christopher Nolan on The Odyssey. We also react to trailers for Onslaught, How to Rob a Bank, and The End of Oak Street, plus the latest Supergirl ticket sales push and a Box Office Draft update. Then we journey to Eternia for our full review of Masters of the Universe (2026), discussing Travis Knight's adaptation, the performances, action, nostalgia factor, and whether...
info_outlineThis 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 trailers, recent films, and documentaries. A massive recap episode to start 2026 right.
⏱️ Timestamps
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This week on the show! (0:00)
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Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:04)
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2025 Year in Review (2:56)
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Our Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2025 (10:53)
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Promos (1:13:08)
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Join The Patreon Fan Club! (1:14:02)
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Stranger Things 5 Finale Review (1:14:59)
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What Are We Watching? (2:07:17)
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Wonder Man Trailer (2:07:40)
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Jay Kelly (2025) (2:10:44)
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The Plague (2025) (2:11:52)
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Blue Moon (2025) (2:14:07)
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Chevy Chase CNN Documentary (2:16:31)
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🎬 Top 10 Segment Highlights (Discussed)
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36 total movies covered
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28 films from 2025
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14 TV shows
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Comic book movie standouts
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Round-robin Top 10 format
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Honorable mentions
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Biggest surprises and disappointments
A full slate ranging from blockbuster franchises to prestige films, animation, horror, and legacy sequels.
🎬 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – Imran
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Sinners
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One Battle After Another
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Weapons
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KPop Demon Hunters
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Thunderbolts
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Fantastic Four: First Steps
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Superman
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Frankenstein
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F1
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Avatar: Fire and Ash
🎬 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – John Bellotti, Jr.
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Sinners
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One Battle After Another
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Predator: Badlands
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Train Dreams
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Thunderbolts
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Superman
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Marty Supreme
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Eddington
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Warfare
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Weapons
🎬 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – Rugboy
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One Battle After Another
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Frankenstein
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Bugonia
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Marty Supreme
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Eddington
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Jay Kelly
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Weapons
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Predator: Badlands
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Companion
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It’s Never Over
🎬 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – Anthony
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Weapons
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Sinners
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Marty Supreme
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Sorry, Baby
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One Battle After Another
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Eternity
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F1
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Train Dreams
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Thunderbolts
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Wicked for Good
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