Frantic Nerdcast

In Episode 131 the crew picks their Mount Rushmore of TV sitcoms, and the arguments start fast. Scrubs, Blackadder, Big Bang Theory, Community, South Park, Schitt’s Creek, Frasier and Will & Grace all get a look, plus plenty of honourable mentions. Along the way they work out which classics have aged badly and who gets a face on the mountain. Before that, they cover the Cancer Council Longest...

Welcome to Frantic Nerdcast episode 130 baby! In today’s episode, we are over our PAX disease and ready to dive into some amazing content. We discuss our final thoughts on the interviews and footage we have up on our channel from our weekend at PAX. We start by discussing our latest video game character Mount Rushmores including Mario, Banjo and Kazooie, Marcus Phoenix and Pac-Man. We give our non...

Brock, Aj and Zac chat all about the awesome things we got to do at pax Australia 2026. Make sure to check out the rest of our interviews from PAX 2026.

Welcome back to Episode 128 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, AJ, Zach, and Brock are gearing up for PAX Australia with a packed episode full of tabletop recommendations, gaming news, and movie-to-game pitches   First up, we cover our final preparations for PAX Australia, including booth setups, promo cards, and Nintendo booth expectations. Then, we share our favorite travel-sized board games an...

With PAX just two weeks away, the crew sits down to talk tabletop games, retro video games, and modern cinema. We kick things off with a recap of our latest TCG Tuesday match in Illustrals, share early thoughts on the top-down turn-based game Canvas City, and preview upcoming matches in DC Deck Builder: Rivals. Then, the conversation devolves into a full Transformers marathon breakdown—examining O...

It's that time of the week again. This week we chat about the Cyberpunk TCG, We talk all things PAX Australia 26, we talk the series 3 of Silo, We talk the upcoming Australian tv show Gnomes, Blizcon and much more.

Welcome to Episode 125 of the Frantic Nerdcast! On this week's episode, the crew breaks down the latest news around the rumored Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2, including proposed quality-of-life changes like a manual jump button. We also dive into hands-on impressions of Hollow Knight, talk TV with updates on Silo, The Gentlemen Season 2, and Bookish, and catch up on book reading l...

Welcome back to Episode 124 of the Frantic Nerdcast! In this episode, AJ, Brock, and Zach break down the latest episodes of DC's Lanterns and dive into the recent trailers for the Hogwarts HBO series and the new live-action Street Fighter movie. The guys also talk about Silo Season 3, the Cyberpunk TCG initial thoughts, their upcoming appearance at PAX, and run through a pop culture binge-watch qu...

Welcome to episode 120 of the Frantic Nerdcast! In this episode, the guys break down their experience at CollectorCon in Newcastle, discuss trading and completing Pokemon TCG master sets, and talk local card grading with TCG and PCG. Plus, we pay tribute to the legendary Tim Curry, talk about upcoming plans for PAX Australia 2026, dive into board game recommendations (Zombicide: Marvel & DC De...

Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! On this episode, the boys break down all things pop culture, MCU, horror movies, and TCG collecting. First up, we tackle Spider-Man, diving deep into our review, character development, and hidden Easter eggs. Then, we react to the massive D23 announcements, including the official X-Men cast (Sadie Sink, Adam Driver, Samara Weaving, Kit Connor), the insane Aven...

Welcome to episode 121 of the Frantic Nerdcast! We're down a host (missing Zach), so AJ and Brock are taking a slightly more "casual" approach this week—even if AJ's intro voice threw everyone off! In this episode, we dive deep into a FULL SPOILER REVIEW of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. We break down the arachnid hormone mechanics, the Jean Grey reveal, the Hulk/Frank Castle dynamics, and how this...

The boys are back for Episode 120, coming to you in full monochromatic green style! 🟢 This week, we’re opening up with some high-stakes local bin chat before diving straight into the big pop culture releases. We give our initial (mostly!) spoiler-free thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day—is it truly the best MCU Spider-Man movie yet? We also dive into Ryan Murphy's The Beauty (and how it compare...

We are shaking up the schedule this week with an early Tuesday recording because Thursday is reserved for Spider-Man: Brand New Day! In this jam-packed episode, the boys dive into their early impressions of Palworld 1.0, recent progress on Diddy Kong Racing, and a fresh playtest report for our upcoming 3D printable skirmish game, Rift Chaos! Plus, we break down Christopher Nolan’s epic three-hour...

We are officially back and fully legal to drink again for Episode 118! This week, the boys break down the internet-breaking trailer for Avengers: Doomsday. We discuss Gambit taking on Shang-Chi, comic-accurate Mystique, Thor's ominous warnings about Doom, and how Secret Wars is being set up. Later, AJ takes on a blind ranking challenge of classic board games (Ticket to Ride, Wingspan, Carcassonne,...

The lads are back for another rambling journey through the chaotic world of nerd culture. In Episode 117, Zachary recounts his trip to the brand-new Grindzone TCG brick-and-mortar storefront in Brookvale before the conversation shifts to the corporate blunder of the week: EB Games. The guys break down the retailer's baffling statement defending their inflated Pokémon 30th Anniversary pre-order pri...

The boys are back for Episode 116, and Zach is kicking things off with a massive rant about the absolute disaster that was the Pokémon 30th Anniversary pre-order drop. From major Australian retailers testing the waters with scalper-level pricing to website crashes forcing collectors to check out one item at a time, it was a total mess. Once the rage settles, the guys dive into a massive pop cultur...

In Episode 115, the boys sit down to rant about the state of next-gen gaming and celebrate the golden era of cinema. We kick things off by venting our frustrations over Sony and the push toward disc-less, all-digital consoles. Between inflated store prices, mandatory multi-gigabyte day-one updates, and upcoming AI-driven hardware shortages, are modern consoles shooting themselves in the foot? We b...

With Brock out traveling the wilderness this week, the dynamic duo teams up to deliver a jam-packed episode of nerdy deep dives. The guys kick things off with a countdown to PAX Australia before losing their minds over Stonemaier Games' newly announced title, Duel of Melok—an ambitious asymmetrical game allowing Scythe and Expeditions systems to battle head-to-head. Then, they step into the design...

In this episode we chat, Masters of the Universe, Mortal Kombat II, Michael, Send Help, Pokemon Giveaway and much much more.

Welcome to Episode 112 of the Frantic Nerdcast! Brock is back and recovered from the family sickness, and we are diving headfirst into a massive week of TCG drama, book reviews, tabletop gaming, and a heavy dose of TV nostalgia. In this episode, we go on a much-needed rant about the absolute chaos surrounding recent Pokémon TCG drops (seriously, pick your act up, community!) and look ahead to the...

Welcome to episode 111 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, we’re diving deep into our current reads, watches, and gaming obsessions. We discuss the latest in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, our thoughts on Monster Hunter NYC, and get hyped for the new X-Men '97 season 2 trailer. Plus, we’re talking all things TCG, including the exciting Cataclysm Arcade Kickstarter and a major giveaway announceme...

We hit Episode 110! This week on the Frantic Nerdcast, the boys are celebrating two and a half years of broadcasting by diving headfirst into a massive week of tabletop, book, and screen media. First up, Brock accepts a challenge and begins the notorious name-dumping slog of the Warhammer 40k Horus Heresy books, while simultaneously tearing through the back half of Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8. The...

Welcome back to another frantic episode! In Episode 109 of the Frantic Nerdcast, we are diving deep into the massive television finales, upcoming gaming news, and the latest drops in the Trading Card Game (TCG) world. First up, we are breaking down the action-packed release of Devil May Cry Season 2 from Adi Shankar. From the jaw-dropping Virgil vs. Dante fights to that incredible, heavy-hitting s...

In this weeks Episode, the team talks 2 Player Boardgames and which ones you should get. Aj Chats the new HBO Show Rooster, starring Steve Carrell and also the new Prime show Young Sherlock. Aj Shows of his latest Pokémon painting, which is part of his 151 Pokémon painting challenge. Support the Show: 🛒 Grab a copy of Monsters at War by emailing: franticnerdcast@gmail.com. 🌐 Visit our website fo...

Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! In episode 107, the crew dives deep into the addictive world of audiobooks (or "audio plays"), a massive new art project, and the latest from the MCU on Disney+. We start with a heavy discussion on Dungeon Crawler Carl and the unmatched voice acting of Jeff Hayes. We also explore the difference between standard audiobooks and full-scale audio dramas like The S...