THE NERD COLOSSEUM: Battles of Movies, TV, and Games
Welcome to The Nerd Colosseum, your front-row seat to the ultimate pop culture battles! Witness movies, TV shows, and video games enter the arena to challenge each other, their categories chosen by the whims of the Spinning Wheel of Chance. Epic showdowns, unpredictable outcomes, and unforgettable moments await! Subscribe and stay updated on every clash. Have a killer matchup in mind or want to advertise? Email us at thenerdcolosseum@gmail.com. Every listen, like, and share propels us to new heights. Together, let’s make every battle legendary! The champions are waiting. Are you ready?
Episodes
We embark on a fascinating journey through the history of 'Doctor Who', beginning with the First Doctor, William Hartnell. 👨🚀📺 Episode Highlights: - An introduction to 'Doctor Who' for newcomers and a nostalgic trip for seasoned fans. - A deep dive into the whimsical world of the first Doctor, William Hartnell, exploring his distinctive characteristics and pivotal episodes. - The thrilling discovery of the ...
"Christmas Vacation" and "Elf" are set to dazzle in a festive face-off of holiday movie favorites. Join us for an enthralling adventure brimming with analysis, fascinating facts, and a generous dose of holiday spirit as we delve into the enchantment and joy of these treasured cinematic gems. | The Rules of the Game: - Four Rounds, Four Categories: Our showdown is governed by a spinning wheel of chance, decid...
'Elf' and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' engage in a spirited holiday showdown. Who will charm their way to the top, and who will find themselves outshined? It's a high-stakes battle in our holiday movie showdown, where only one can emerge as the ultimate festive favorite! Prepare for an engaging journey filled with insightful critiques, captivating trivia, and holiday cheer as we explore the magic and merrim...
'Christmas Vacation' and 'Home Alone' face off in an epic holiday clash. Who will laugh their way to victory and who will be left in the cold? The stakes are high as only one can advance in our cinematic tournament of holiday classics! Expect a rollercoaster of analysis, trivia, and festive fun as we dive deep into these beloved movies. | The Rules of the Game: - Four Rounds, Four Categories: Our showdown is go...
Joined by our esteemed colleagues from Alamo City Movie Talk, we're pitting two iconic horror masterpieces, "The Exorcist" (1973) and "The Shining" (1980), against each other in the Colosseum for a terrifying FINALE that will leave you breathless! Guided by the unpredictable Spinning Wheel of Chance, each movie will be subjected to judgment in four randomly chosen categories, exposing their haunting highs an...
We're pitting two iconic horror masterpieces, "The Shining" (1980) and "Hereditary" (2018), against each other in the Colosseum for a chilling showdown that will keep you at the edge of your seat! Guided by the capricious Spinning Wheel of Chance, each movie will face judgment in four randomly selected categories, unveiling their eerie strengths and spine-tingling weaknesses.
Join us as we dissect, disc...
We are thrusting two iconic horror classics, "The Exorcist" (1973) and "The Ring" (2002), into the Colosseum for an epic face-off that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Guided by the whims of our unpredictable Spinning Wheel of Chance, each movie will be judged in four randomly selected categories, unveiling their strengths and weaknesses.
Join us, as we dissect, discuss, and delve deep into the cine...
Join us as SIX iconic slasher movie killers—Jason, Michael, Chucky, Freddy, Leatherface, & Ghostface—step into the Colosseum for a scary good THREE-round brawl!
We hope that you all have a wonderful and safe Halloween weekend!
There are hundreds of vampire movies out there for viewers to sink their teeth into. In this special episode, FIVE of those vampire films will enter the Colosseum for a FANG-tastic movie showdown. You better hold on tight, spider-monkey! We decided to take the highest-grossing vampire movie from the 1980s, the 1990s, and the 2000s—and then add TWO more films of our personal choice to the mix.
1. The Lost Boys (1987)
2. I...
You may have heard of "Batman v Superman", but are you are ready for this next match-up? Join us and our two special guest co-hosts as Tim Burton’s "Batman" (1989) vs. Steven Spielberg’s "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) in 4 ROUNDS:
1. CAST
2. SEQUELS
3. AWARDS
4. STRONG FEMALE COUNTERPARTS
It’s 1982 and two aliens have visited planet Earth... but traveling here from beyond the stars is where the similarity between these two visitors ends! Season 2 continues as Steven Spielberg’s family-friendly “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) takes on John Carpenter’s legendary, horror classic “The Thing” (1982). And we are excited to have special guest, Sammy, join us to help with this episode!
Season Two continues on with our time travel back into the 1980s! Entering the Colosseum this episode will be… “Back To the Future” and “Return of the Jedi!” So, hang on to your flux capacitors and prepare for hyperspace as we host one of the biggest match-ups ever.
Stick around for our post-blooper reel after the show!
After a month-long summer vacation, The Nerd Colosseum is back for Season 2! We’re going even further into the past as some of the top movies from the 1980s step into the arena to battle it out for the number one spot in our new tournament. Who will come out on top?
Game One will be the supernatural, comedy "Ghostbusters" versus the rebellious, school skipper in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." This matchup will be the sole focus o...
We recently attended our BIGGEST Comic Con yet! This time we traveled to Jackson, Mississippi, to attend Mississippi Comic Con!
We had such a great time interviewing attendees at our table. We talked about everything from "A New Hope" vs "Raiders of the Lost Ark"… to great Harry Potter moments… and even some animated shows and video games that truly deserve more attention.
Also, we have a small announcement... ...
The most popular Esports games step into the arena and battle it out through three exciting categories. Starring guest co-hosts Alina and Iliana, it’s time the world knew about Esports on The Nerd Colosseum!
Join us as CS GO, Fortnite, League of Legends, & Dota 2 step into the Colosseum!
Nobody… move… a muscle! Because once again, dinosaurs will roam the big screens as the "Jurassic World" franchise continues on with their biggest project yet — "Jurassic World: Dominion!"
The Nerd Colosseum will see if life really finds a way, and take a look back at MOST ICONIC MOMENTS, AUDIENCE SCORES, and DEATHS CAUSED BY DINOS from the Jurassic Park & World films so far!
Oh! And we spared no expense!
Join us as three variants of the character Obi-Wan Kenobi step into the Colosseum for some epic… “aggressive negotiations!” We will be taking a closer look at the Jedi Master's life—and judge the actors' portrayal/variants of the famous character against three different categories.
This is PREQUEL KENOBI vs. CLONE WARS KENOBI (animated) vs. ORIGINAL TRILOGY KENOBI!
And we have a special guest co-host, Carlton, ...
Popular Podcasts
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.