Rebel Nerd Radio

This time around we dive into Firefly - exploring the franchise, breaking down the crew of the Serenity, and discuss the show’s blend of sci-fi and old west storytelling. We also highlight our favorite episodes and in typical fashion, get off our train of thought about talk about Irish actors. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and joi...

JD & Steve travel back to the golden age of the Jedi as they dive into The High Republic Volume One - There Is No Fear. We start with a brief overview of The High Republic era, and then break down the synopsis, highlight some standout characters, and discuss how the comic fits into the larger saga. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channe...

JD & Steve dive into Doctor Aphra Volume One. They ask: Who is Chelli Aphra? Give a brief overview of the cast of characters, including the homicidal droids, and then jump into an issue-by-issue recap. From there, they shared their overall thoughts on the characters and the story. Jump in and let us know what you think about the galaxy’s chaotic archaeologist! Follow us at https://bio.link/reb...

JD & Steve return to the Starships of the Galaxy series with a discussion about ships of the underworld. From the Slave I to the Razor Crest and everything in between, we cover a bunch of ships that were operated by bounty hunters, pirates and all the scum you can handle! Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more gala...

This week, JD & Steve broke down the glorious 1980 sci-fi film Flash Gordon. We broke down the background of the character, the wonderful premise, the cast, the visuals, and of course, the amazing soundtrack. And it wouldn’t be Rebel Nerd Radio without some tangents. We shared our reactions to the brand new Mandalorian & Grogu trailer, took an unnecessary detour in the 1980s and Italian fo...

Dave, JD, and Steve are back with a brand new episode of Kryptonian Chronicles. This time they jump into Vol. 1 of Jason Aaron’s Absolute Superman - Last Dust of Krypton. They touch on the origins of the Absolute Universe and then go deep into the compelling story and the incredible artwork. Along the way, they dig into the big question: Is this version of Superman still Superman at his core? Join...

This week we take a deep dive into TIE Fighters. We break down their history, explore the many variants, and share our personal favorites. Naturally, we somehow get off course by steering the conversation toward vampire movies.  Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more galactic shenanigans every Tuesday at 7pm EST! #Star...

🦇 THE BATCAVE IS BACK! 🦇After a several month long hiatus, The Batcave returns with a new episode: The Batman Starter Pack! Blue & Steve break down our recommendations for new fans looking to jump into the world of Batman. We talk about what we feel would be good starting points as far as comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. We also catch up on the latest Batman news, preview upco...

We jump back into our Starships of the Galaxy series with a dive into the Imperial Fleet. We talk cruisers, frigates, and, of course, Star Destroyers! Fun facts, appearances, and our favorites. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more galactic shenanigans every Tuesday at 7pm EST!#StarWars #RebelNerdRadio #StarshipsOfThe...

Mutant Chronicles is back with another episode! This time, Spencer & Steve talk about the 2025 Magik series. They break down the writing, the artwork, the striking cover designs, and discuss how the series blends superhero storytelling with dark fantasy elements. Along the way, they spotlight their favorite moments, unpack the treatment of Darkchild and the Goblin Queen, and compare Magik’s jo...

JD & Steve take time to celebrate the career of Kathleen Kennedy following her departure as President of Lucasfilm. We look back on her career, her accolades, and the impact that she had on Star Wars. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more galactic shenanigans every Tuesday at 7pm EST!#StarWars #RebelNerdRadio #Kat...

We kick off our Starships of the Galaxy series with a dive into starships of the Rebel Fleet! We talked about capital ships and starfighters. Fun facts, canon appearances, and our favorites. We also got sidetracked (naturally) and had a conversation about pirates. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more galactic shenani...

Our X-Men series is back with a brand new name as we kick off our 2nd episode! This time around, Steve is joined by Cameron for a love letter to all things X-Men. The pair dive into their favorite X-Men storylines, breaking down what made these tales so iconic and what made them their favorites. They also share the first X-Men comic books they ever bought and how these stories shaped their fandom....

We kick off the new year with a discussion about Spaceballs! We share fun facts, character breakdowns, and our favorite moments and quotes. We wrap up the Spaceballs discussion with our thoughts on the upcoming sequel and what other sci-fi franchises we’d love to see get the Spaceballs parody treatment. We also addressed the rumors surrounding Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni. Ludicrous speed enga...

It’s time for our annual dose of chaos. JD & Steve close out 2025 the only way Rebel Nerd Radio knows how - with shenanigans! We look back at our favorite moments from the year, talk about what we’re most excited for in 2026, and somehow end up discussing Chinese restaurants along the way. It’s loud, it’s messy, and it’s the perfect way to ring in the new year. Follow us at https://bio.link/re...

JD, Dave, & Steve dive into Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s All-Star Superman. They break down the story and artwork, share their favorite (and not so favorite) moments, and explore the story’s lasting legacy on modern Superman media. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio

JD & Steve were joined by friends Ro and Nick to observe the 9th anniversary of the release of Rogue One. They discuss the boots on the ground perspective that the film takes as well as the visual language of the film. From the moral grayness of the Rebel Alliance to the wonderful camerawork of the film, they explore how Rogue One is different from “traditional” Star Wars film Check out the Sc...

In this episode of The Devil’s Den , we go all the way back to where it started. We broke down his origin, the early tone of the series, and how the debut villain and supporting cast helped shape the Man Without Fear. We also took a closer look at the artwork and talked about the legacy that this issue left on Daredevil’s world for decades to come. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio   Re...

Rebel Nerd Radio presents its annual Winter Shenanigans episode! JD & Steve talk about their favorite animated holiday movies as well as other random nonsense! Check out The Tabletop Lounge - https://discord.gg/SWy4DdndYb Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more galactic shenanigans every Tuesday at 7pm EST! Rebel Ne...

This week JD and Steve travel to the desert planet of Tatooine. They explore ancient Tatooine legends, the planet’s major moments on film and television, and dig into its native species and infamous locations. Grab your moisture vaporator and join us for a trip across the sand! Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more ga...

Spencer & Steve kick off Devil’s Den with one of the biggest stories in the history of Hell’s Kitchen - Frank Miller’s The Man Without Fear. They talked about gritty take on DD’s origins, break down the major characters, highlight the raw artwork of John Romita Jr, and explore the story’s influence on other media. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio

JD and Steve dove into Star Wars Visions: Season 3! We discussed our overall impressions of the season, shared our favorite episodes, and explored how it stacked up against the first two volumes. We also talked about the amazing animation and visuals and the future of the anthology series as well as Visions media outside the animated series. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t f...

Dave, JD, and Steve journey across the stars to explore Tom King’s masterpiece Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. They shared our overall thoughts, broke down its amazing story and stunning artwork, and highlighted their favorite moments. Their discussion also explored the book's central themes, of justice, compassion, and moral strength, as well as the powerful bond between Supergirl and Ruthye. P...

JD and Steve were joined by some special guests to celebrate six years of Rebel Nerd Radio with an anything goes special! We looked back at how it all started, how it has evolved over the years, some of our favorite moments, and swapped random Star Wars memories. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe and join us for more nerdy deep dives every week!#StarWars #R...

JD and Steve are joined by special guest Rich to discuss Star Wars: The Acolyte. They share their overall impressions of the series, break down the key characters and stunning locations, and explore how this story marks the beginning of the end for the Jedi Order. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe and join us for more nerdy deep dives every week!#StarWars #...