Podcasting While Nerdy

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"You're not an AI artist. You asked a machine to steal stuff on your behalf." That's David Nakayama, and he didn't soften it one bit. This is the guy who's been on Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn covers for over two years straight, did 18 issues of Catwoman, and spent last year doing Rogue, Emma Frost and Magik back to back. He calls AI art stolen valor. He'll never buy it, never support it. Not in...

YouTube premiere Sat Sep 19 · 5:00pm CT: https://youtu.be/TCzRzfyszS8 Feel Fest hits Hutchinson Oct 9–10 — free, grassroots, and built around mental health without the fundraiser-dinner vibe. Adrian and Uncle Black sit down with the Feel Fest team to talk Minecraft, stigma, why this weekend exists, and what “grassroots” actually looks like when you’re trying to help people show up. We also talk Sa...

Spoiler warning: This discussion covers Lanterns Episodes 1 and 2, plus speculation based on the Episode 3 preview. Lanterns Episode 2 slowed the pace, but it did not leave us empty-handed. Adrian and Uncle Black put John Stewart’s mysterious bird construct, Hal Jordan’s secrets, Sheriff Kane’s Gotham connection, William Macon, the Manhunters, and Sinestro’s possible endgame on trial. We break dow...

New here? Start here. Podcasting While Nerdy is the comic-shop group chat where Adrian and Uncle Black put DC, Marvel, comic-book movies, trailer reactions, casting debates, and fan theories on trial. Follow the show wherever you listen and join the conversation at https://podcastingwhilenerdy.com/listen/ New full episodes every other Saturday, plus bonus drops whenever nerd news refuses to behave...

The X-Men casting rumor mill is officially out of control—and some of these names sound more like fan casting than an actual Marvel plan. Adrian and Uncle Black react to the latest mutant chatter and to Xolo Maridueña returning as Blue Beetle in Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Join the PWN Founding Nerds on Patreon for behind-the-scenes posts, polls, and a bigger voice in what we cover next: https://ww...

HBO’s Lanterns opens as a grounded Nebraska murder mystery—and somehow that may be the boldest Green Lantern choice yet. Adrian and Uncle Black react to Episode 1, “Pilot,” including Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan training Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart, their chemistry, the dual timelines, and that ending twist. Join the PWN Founding Nerds on Patreon for behind-the-scenes posts, polls, and a bigger voic...

Marvel may have nailed Mister Sinister and started three new arguments everywhere else. Adrian and Uncle Black react to the D23 2026 X-Men cast announcements: Adam Driver as Mister Sinister, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, Jake Schreier directing, and a May 2028 release. Join the PWN Founding Nerds on Patreon for behind-the-scenes posts...

Adrian and Uncle Black break down Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Brainiac, Lex Luthor, David Corenswet’s Superman, Supergirl’s impact on the DCU, and whether James Gunn’s new universe is already carrying too much pressure. 🦇 JOIN THE PWN COMMUNITY Want to help shape what Podcasting While Nerdy creates next? Join our Patreon free for public updates, selected polls, and a voice in our upcoming Batman d...

Supergirl is almost here, so Adrian and Uncle Black are doing a pre-release hype check on Kara Zor-El and the current state of James Gunn’s DCU. This is not a review. The guys have not seen the movie yet. Instead, they talk about whether Supergirl is being set up to shine, whether Krypto, Lobo, Superman, and DCU worldbuilding could overshadow Kara, and why Supergirl needs to prove the DCU has mome...

We just watched the fresh Supergirl trailer, Lanterns Green Lantern series teaser, and Spider-Man Brand New Day trailer – and we’re losing our minds! Full uncut reactions + hot takes on what this means for DCU and MCU. Drop your predictions below! Full episode on all platforms. #PodcastingWhileNerdy #Supergirl #Lanterns #SpiderManBrandNewDay

In this episode of Podcasting While Nerdy, host DatNerdADC is joined by sister Pony to break down the blockbuster news: Paramount Skydance has outbid Netflix and is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a massive $110+ billion deal! What does this mean for Warner Bros., DC Studios, James Gunn's vision, upcoming Superman, Batman, and the entire comic book movie landscape? We discuss: How Paramou...

We're diving deep into the future of DC, asking if James Gunn's ambitious "ten year plan" can truly come to fruition amidst the ongoing changes at "warner bros". With all the "dcu news" and shake-ups in the world of "dc comics", it's tough to predict what's next. This episode has "heavy spoilers" for the future of the DC universe, so buckle up! Warner Bro's up for sale (again), James Gunn’s DCU fu...

In this episode of Podcasting While Nerdy, we dive deep into MCU Phase 6 and speculate on how Avengers Doomsday and Avengers Secret Wars will play out. With Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom, could we see a massive multiverse collision? We break down theories on Battleworld, X-Men integrations, Spider-Man's role in Brand New Day, and the end of the Multiverse Saga. What if Doom's plan tie...

Top 5 Best and Worst Comic Book Movies and TV Shows of 2025! In this video, I rank the biggest superhero hits and flops from 2025, with Superman taking my #1 best spot and Thunderbolts* landing as my #1 worst. From DC's epic reboot to Marvel's controversial team-up, here's my honest breakdown. 2025 gave us massive comic book movies like Superman, Thunderbolts*, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Captain...

In this episode, we dive into who should play Batman and the Joker in James Gunn's DC Universe. Adrian (DatNerdADC) and I discuss fan favorites and surprising picks for Batman, including Jonathan Bailey, Robert Pattinson, and Christian Bale, as well as possible Robins and allies. We also explore Joker options like Barry Keegan, Alan Tudyk, and James McAvoy, plus other villains like Two-Face, Poiso...

In this episode, we're diving into Marvel's brand-new Fantastic Four film. I'm DatNerdADC, joined by Branden2K, and we're giving you our full review—starting spoiler-free, then heading into full spoiler territory later in the episode (don't worry, we give you plenty of warning before we go there). We talk about everything from the casting and tone to that outrageous AMC Herbie popcorn bucket, the...

We're back together in person for this one  and honestly, it just felt right. There was no way we could watch the return of Superman and not sit down face-to-face to talk about it. In this spoiler-free episode, Branden2K and I share our first reactions after seeing James Gunn's Superman (2025). We kept this conversation raw, real, and full of energy just like our studio vibes. We get into: What we...

We're back together in person for this one  and honestly, it just felt right. There was no way we could watch the return of Superman and not sit down face-to-face to talk about it. In this spoiler-free episode, Branden2K and I share our first reactions after seeing James Gunn's Superman (2025). We kept this conversation raw, real, and full of energy just like our studio vibes. We get into: What we...

In this episode of Podcasting While Nerdy, I'm joined by the returning fan-favorite Branden2K, and we're diving deep into the bold direction James Gunn is taking in the DC Universe. With The Authority movie on the horizon, I break down who these characters are, why they matter, and how they're already being introduced into the DCU — starting with the confirmed appearance of The Engineer in Superma...

In this special return episode of Podcasting While Nerdy, Branden2K and DatNerdADC welcome back legendary voice actor Gavin Hammon—the very first guest on their show! Gavin shares behind-the-scenes stories from his iconic roles in The Walking Dead (as Kenny) and The Wolf Among Us (as Tweedledee, Tweedledum, and Beast), and addresses the rumors surrounding The Wolf Among Us 2.  He opens up about ne...

In this episode of Podcasting While Nerdy, That Nerd ADC and Uncle Black dive deep into the chaos that is Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff's new wrestling promotion, RFA (Real American Freestyle). Is it the 90s all over again? The crew breaks down the bizarre return of the NWO, the questionable fusion of Olympic wrestling with pro wrestling storylines, and why this might be the "XFL of wrestling."  Th...

In this episode, DatNerdADC and fan-favorite guest Uncle Black switch gears and dive headfirst into one of their biggest shared passions — professional wrestling. With the latest round of WWE releases dropping (17 names and counting!), we're unpacking every surprise, theory, and speculation. From the shocking release of Braun Strowman to deeper questions about Triple H's influence in WWE, this epi...

Welcome back, Nerdy Nation! Today's episode is a true treat — DatNerdADC is joined once again by the legendary Uncle Black for a massive, detailed deep dive into the Green Lantern Corps and what their upcoming HBO Max series means for James Gunn's new DCU. Uncle Black brings the encyclopedia of Green Lantern knowledge you need — from Hal Jordan's mentorship of John Stewart to the importance of the...

Hey Nerds! This week, we sat down with Chris Jackson, better known as Jack Stack Eats, to dive into his journey from being a passionate gamer to a full-time food content creator. Chris shares how his love for food and content creation led him to pivot from streaming to reviewing and how he built a dedicated audience that craves his honest takes. We also get into some hilarious debates, including h...