The Jock and Nerd Podcast
Geek out with a millennial Jock, a Gen-X Nerd and a grumpy puppet! Anthony, Imran and Rugboy deliver comic book and superhero TV and movie news, reviews and whatever they choose! New shows released every Wednesday!
Episodes
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 Seaso...
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...
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 shar...
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 J...
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 w...
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 ...
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 $...
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 newes...
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 th...
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 d...
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, wh...
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 F...
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 Amaz...
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 a...
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!
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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, ...
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!
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The Jock and Nerd break down the latest news including James Gunn announcing Man of Tomorrow for 2027 and Mortal Kombat II shifting release dates. They share their Top 5 most anticipated movies for the rest of 2025, then review Alien: Earth Episode 5 and Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 3. Plus, in "What are we watching?" they discuss Twinless, KPop Demon Hunters, and Netflix's Top 10 most-watched movies list.
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The Jock and Nerd dive into a stacked lineup of reviews! They break down Alien: Earth Episode 4 "Observation", dig into Peacemaker Episode 2 "A Man Is Only As Good As His Bird", and give their full thoughts on the new baseball thriller Caught Stealing (2025).
In the What Are We Watching? segment, they share quick takes on After Hours (1985), Splitsville (2025), Shin Godzilla in Black & White, Cabin In The Woods (2011), Macbeth (201...
The gang reviews the highly anticipated Peacemaker Season 2 premiere! Before diving into James Gunn's wild DC series, they break down box office trends, Kumail Nanjiani's massive MCU contract, new casting news for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and James Gunn's work on the Super-Family screenplay. Later, they chat about why the Coen Brothers need to reunite, the box office debut of K-Pop Demon Hunters, and share thoughts on Alien: Eart...
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