The Mid MO Nerd Show

Post-Extremicon recovery mode is ON! With Gary and Ryan taking the week off, Andrew and Mat take over the studio solo for our first episode back. We start off keeping it real with a candid check-in on anxiety, mental wellness, and big guy health after a busy con season. From there, we go all over the map covering our current video game obsessions, card game updates, favorite movies, and endless po...

Recorded live at Extremicon, Andrew, Mat, and Sparkplug welcomes veteran voice actor Dick Terhune ( Transformers: Cyberverse , World of Warcraft , Hearthstone , Diablo ) to The Mid MO Nerd Show ! In this episode, Dick dives deep into: Balancing classic Transformers lore with fresh takes on Prowl and Maccadam. The physical demands of voicing video game bosses, damage sounds, and battle cries. Trans...

Live from the floor at Extremicon, Andrew, Mat, and Route 66 Mike Myers chats with actress Candice Rose ( She-Hulk: Attorney at Law , Stranger Things , Halloween Ends )! In this segment, Candice opens up about: Navigating green screens, CGI, and secrecy on Marvel sets as Aunt Melanie. The atmosphere of jumping into fan-favorite universes like Stranger Things and Halloween Ends . How her background...

We are LIVE from the main stage at Extremicon in St. Robert, Missouri! 🎤✨ In this special live recording of The MidMo Nerd Show , Andrew, Mat, and Gary sit down with veteran comic book writer and creator JimmyZ Johnson ! We dive deep into the craft of comic book writing, world-building in independent comics, working alongside artists to bring pages to life, and what it really takes to navigate t...

Summer is winding down, back-to-school season is in full swing, and Extremicon is right around the corner! Join Mat, Gary, and Andrew as they catch up on the latest comic book releases, movie news, tabletop gaming highlights, and everything you need to know ahead of Extremicon (September 25–27 in St. Robert, MO). Grab your headphones, hit play, and follow The Mid MO Nerd Show so you never miss a b...

Spider-Man news, physical media wins, and Hobbit hype—oh my! 🕸️📦✨ Join Gary, Mat, and Andrew on this week’s episode of The MidMO Nerd Show as they tackle: 🕷️ Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Our thoughts on Spidey’s latest direction! 🎮 Xbox & Physical Media - Why Xbox's steps toward game preservation and physical media matter. 🃏 MTG Universes Beyond: The Hobbit - Prerelease weekend is here!...

WARNING: Full Spoilers Ahead! Put on your web-shooters, because once we swing into the breakdown, there’s no turning back! 🕷️💥 Your favorite friendly neighborhood nerds— Mat, Ryan, and Andrew —are back in the studio for a massive, web-tastic installment of The MidMO Nerd Show ! In this Summer Superhero Spectacular , we are diving headfirst into the biggest event of the season: Spider-Man: Brand N...

Grab your shields, fire up your thrusters, and prepare your eardrums, True Believers—this is the ultimate, multi-verse spanning, mega-extended episode of The MidMO Nerd Show! 🦸‍♂️💥 Clocking in at over FOUR HOURS, Andrew and Mat are joined by special guest and certified Marvel maven, Ryan, for an absolute marathon of a discussion. We are tackling every single live-action Marvel movie ever made, i...

This week on The MidMO Nerd Show , Andrew, Mat, Gary, and Ryan tackle a massive lineup of pop culture, gaming, and local folklore! We break down the epic finale of the Marvel Ultimate Universe, unmask the Arkham Knight, and discuss our Doomsday fears alongside the upcoming "I Play Rocky" biopic. Then, we attempt to untangle the wild Evil Dead timeline before debating the future of gaming...

Up in the sky! Look! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a brand-new special episode of The MidMO Nerd Show! 🦸‍♂️💥 This week, Mat and Andrew are taking a cosmic deep dive into the Phantom Zone to talk all things Kryptonian! From the tragic destruction of Krypton to the bustling, bottled streets of Kandor, we’re breaking down the lore, history, and legacy of the House of El. We kick things off by...

Is physical media officially on its deathbed? 💀 This week on the Mid MO Nerd Show, Mat, Gary, and Andrew are joined by special guest Jed from The Goofy Goblin's Games & Goods ! Together, the crew unpacks the rumors surrounding PlayStation going completely digital by 2028 and what that means for game ownership. We also tackle a major elephant in the room: how AI is impacting (and potential...

Get ready, Web-Heads! Welcome to a massive, web-slinging edition of the Mid MO Nerd Show . In this special Summer Super Hero Spectacular , Andrew and Mat are diving headfirst into the Spider-Verse to break down everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood wall-crawler. From the classic comic panels that started it all to the cinematic blockbusters, iconic animated TV shows, and smash-hit video games,...

Mat, Gary, and Andrew gather at the table for an action-packed episode covering everything from comic book endgame events to local con culture! On the slate today: Comic & Media News: Ultimate Marvel Endgame, Moon Knight updates, the new MMPR arc, Masters of the Universe, and the ripple effects of post-Doomsday events. Gaming & TCGs: Xbox's latest move with Spyro, the massive Magic: Th...

Grab your dice, shuffle your decks, and fire up your consoles—The MidMO Nerd Show is back with a massive breakdown of everything happening across the nerd-verse! This week, Andrew, Mat, and Gary dive headfirst into a loaded slate of pop culture news. We kick things off with Tremendicon updates and news. As Gary and Andrew share stories of the event. Next, the cinematic world with a look at upcomin...

This week on the show, we’re unpacking a massive haul of nerd culture news! Comics: Jonathan Hickman is launching a dark "Midnight Universe" at Marvel, Kevin Smith teams up Spidey and Hulk, Absolute Green Arrow #1 brings a brutal psychological thriller edge, and Absolute Batman drops giant robot suits into the mix. Movies & TV: We review Mortal Kombat II (spoiler: it’s incredibly fun...

Welcome back to The MidMO Nerd Show ! We’re kicking off May with a slightly garbled Star Wars greeting and a massive breakdown of everything hitting your screens, consoles, and tabletops. This week, we're heavy on the Mando and Grogu hype as we gear up for their big-screen debut. Movies & TV: We’re diving deep into the latest Mando and Grogu trailer. We’ve already secured the tickets and a...

Buckle up for a massive episode of The MidMO Nerd Show as Andrew, Gary, and Mat dive into the absolute chaos that was CinemaCon 2026! From the shocking return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday to a first look at the AT-AT chase in The Mandalorian and Grogu , the silver screen is looking stacked for the next two years. We’re also heading into the long boxes to dis...

The adults are out of the room! With Gary away this week, Mat and Andrew are officially unsupervised and taking the Mid MO Nerd Show into deep-dive territory. We’re breaking down the latest news from Hell’s Kitchen to Vought International as we discuss Daredevil: Born Again , the future of Supergirl , and the visceral world of Invincible and The Boys . Heading to Springfield, MO this weekend? We’v...

Spider-Man just shattered the internet, but Nintendo is hitting the brakes! 🕸️📉 In this episode of the Mid MO Nerd Show , Mat, Gary, and Andrew dive into a week that shifted the entire nerd landscape. We start with the record-breaking teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day , which didn’t just swing—it soared to a mind-blowing 1.1 billion views in its first four days. We’re breaking down Tom Holland...

This week on the Mid MO Nerd Show , Mat, Gary, and Andrew dive into a massive week of nerd news and multiverse madness! We break down the finale of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe and what it means for the future of Marvel storytelling, while also exploring the rise of DC’s Absolute Universe and why fans are getting excited about this bold new direction. We also preview some awesome upcoming Missouri C...

This week on the MidMO Nerd Show , we’re celebrating Pokémon Day in a BIG way — but that’s just the beginning. We dive deep into the growing popularity of the new Absolute Universe from DC and the Ultimate Universe from Marvel. Why are these fresh reimaginings connecting with fans? Are they redefining modern comics? And with so many new storylines on the horizon, is this the start of another golde...

This week on the MidMO Nerd Show , the crew dives headfirst into a MASSIVE wave of nerd news and hype! We kick things off with a discussion about the latest buzz surrounding Superman, then shift into the morphin’ world of the new Power Rangers show and what’s happening in the current comics. Of course, we couldn’t skip everyone’s favorite wall-crawler as we talk Spider-Man news and updates. Closer...

Welcome back to the MidMO Nerd Show , where nerd culture lives loud and proud! 🚀 This week’s episode proves one thing: Sci-Fi is for EVERYONE! We dive deep into the latest Moon Knight comic run from Marvel , breaking down what’s working, what’s wild, and what fans should know. We also cover the packed Comic Con season , including Missouri Comic Con , and talk about what events you should be hyped...

🚀 MidMO Nerds Enter 2026! 🚀 The Nerd Show is kicking off the new year LOUD — and packed with comics, movies, anime, games, conventions, and some spicy nerd debates. We dive into new comic releases including: 🦖 Godzilla 🕷️ Spider-Man ⚡ Power Rangers 🐢 TMNT 🦇 Batman — with Mat breaking down the new Batman run and why he’s hyped about where it’s headed. We also talk about the upcoming MO ComicC...

This week on the MidMO Nerd Show, we dive DEEP into Star Wars — like, hyperspace-deep. We talk everything from the sequel trilogy (and why it may not be as bad as everyone says 👀), to what still works, what definitely doesn’t, and why the fandom feels so divided. Yep — we know. Big hot take. Bring the comments. 🔥 Unfortunately… technology decided to go full Sith on us. Mat’s awesome intro — and...