The Jock and Nerd Podcast

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast , the guys break down all the biggest announcements from CinemaCon 2026 , covering updates from major studios including Sony, Warner Bros., Universal, Disney, Paramount, and more. From upcoming blockbusters to industry shifts, they recap everything you need to know coming out of the convention. They also discuss recent Disney layoffs impacting Marvel Studios...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast , the guys break down Fandango's most anticipated Summer 2026 movies , check in on their Box Office Draft standings , and debate whether Avatar 4 and 5 will actually happen. They also share a wild story about the absolute chaos of seeing a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse in 2026 and preview what to expect from CinemaCon 2026 . Then they revisit a modern classic...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast , the guys break down a fresh batch of trailers including Supergirl , Masters of the Universe , and A24's mysterious Backrooms . They also check in on the latest weekend box office and what it means for the current movie landscape. Then they revisit a classic with their review of Sorcerer (1977) , diving into why the film still holds up and how it compares to...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast , the guys break down a stacked week of trailers and movie news! They react to the latest looks at Moana , The Furious (2026) , The End of Oak Street , and the first teaser for HBO Max's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone . Plus, updates on The Punisher: One Last Kill , a new Lord of the Rings film in development, and a fun discussion on actors turning...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast , we celebrate 11 years of podcasting with a packed episode! We react to two of the most anticipated trailers of the year with breakdowns of Dune 3 (2026) and Spider-Man: Brand New Day . We also discuss why Zendaya is set to dominate 2026, take a look at evolving trailer release strategies, and examine the latest Oscar ratings numbers. Then we dive into our f...

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 Sar...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast , YouTuber Gerald Morris from The Awards Garage Channel 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...

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 followin...

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 re...

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...

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...

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....

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 The Awards Garage YouTube channel 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 Acade...

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 Monar...

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 d...

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 A...

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 d...

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 enti...

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 f...

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 n...

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 Aveng...

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 Avata...

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...

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 in...

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...