Media Nerds/Star Wars Nerds

Dan finishes the first six seasons of Happy Days and determines that the shark-jumping episode does NOT mark the decline of the series, then Kenton tells him about Google's new plans for world domination. Don't be evil, my ass.

Streaming services have officially overtaken cable TV as more and more viewers cut the cord. Will Kenton finally cancel his cable subscription, or is the allure of live news and sports too much? Follow the Nerds on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen⁠⁠

Kenton and Dan watch the trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series The Acolyte and talk about the possibilites of a series set 100 years before Star Wars. Watch the Acolyte trailer here: https://youtu.be/BtytYWhg2mc?si=Us2VMOJ7A0xRTY8t Follow the Nerds on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen⁠

Kenton and Dan talk about yet another impending TikTok ban in the U.S., and whether or not the restof the world will care. Plus: Happy Days discussion off the top and a brief Oscars/Oppenheimer talk at the end. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen⁠

Dan and Kenton talk about the recent Bell Media layoffs and corporate Canada's inability to make money off the news. How will journalism survive this very inhospitable and sometimes hostile new media environment? Read Jeff Jarvis' 'Is it time to give up on old news?' https://buzzmachine.com/2024/01/24/is-it-time-to-give-up-on-old-news/ More on the Bell Media cuts: https://www.cbc.c...

Kenton and Dan return to discuss the newly-announced The Mandalorian and Grogu feature Star Wars film coming to theatres everywhere. There's no release date, but the Nerds are excited anyway! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen⁠

Kenton tells Dan all about the awesome Mandalorian panel he saw at Winnipeg Comiccon that included Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito, Emily Swallow, and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee. https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen⁠

Dan and Kenton get to a delayed discussion about the final episode of Star Wars: Ahsoka. Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

Kenton and Dan discuss the seventh episode of Ahsoka, which is turning out to be a bit of a lackluster show, all things considered. Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

Kenton and Dan disagree about Ahsoka S1E6. One thought it was incredibly engaging, building some of the best Star Wars lore we've ever seen. The other thought it was incredibly boring. Who do you agree with? Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

Kenton and Dan discuss the 5th episode of Ahsoka, the new Disney+ Star Wars series. Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

Dan continues to be underwhelmed by the new Disney+ series Ahsoka, while Kenton has a more favourable view. Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

Kenton and Dan discuss the third episode of the Disney+ series Star Wars Ahsoka. Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

Dan and Kenton discuss the first two episodes of the new Star Wars Disney+ series Ahsoka. Does it measure up to its predecessors? Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

Dan and Kenton discuss the recent rise of artificial intelligence and it's possible effects on their jobs as instructors, as well as media jobs in general. Let us know what you think of AI's impact on humanity, leave us a voicemail below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

Dan and Kenton talk about the continuing antics of Mr. Musk and the dumpster fire that Twitter/X? is becoming under his ownership. Let us know what you think of Elon Musk's epic rebrand of Twitter, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

Dan and Kenton reunite to talk about the new Ahsoka trailer and the new episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Season 3. They also talk about the Hollywood strike, and Dan rants about the crappy theatre-going experience. Let us know what you think of the new Star Wars content, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

The Media Nerds got out to the movie theatre this week to see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Dan and Kenton dig into what they liked and didn't like about the final (?) film in the franchise. Let us know what you think of the new Indiana Jones movie, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

Dan and Kenton get into the recent Bell layoff, in which the Canadian media giant shut down all of their AM radio stations. They also get into Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which pits the Canadian government against internet giants Meta and Google. Let us know what you think of the current Canadian media landscape, leave a voice message below! You can also follow us on non-Meta owned social medi...

Dan and Kenton discuss the recent Apple WWDC keynote featuring their "revolutionary" new headset the Apple Vision Pro. Is it worth $3499? The quick answer is no, but it won't always be that expensive. Let us know what you think of the Apple Vision Pro: https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur/ https://www.instagram.com/kentonlarsen/ https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://w...

Dan and Kenton talk about the world losing the legendary Tina Turner last week. From their first memories of her to Kenton seeing Tina Turner in concert, the two discuss Turner's incredibly impactful career. Let us know your favourite Tina Turner memories: https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur/ https://www.instagram.com/kentonlarsen/ https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tik...

Dan talks about going to his birthday movie this year, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (40th) which was re-released in theatres last month. Kenton gives his thoughts on Star Wars: Visions Season 2. Let us know your thoughts on the latest Star Wars news: https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur/ https://www.instagram.com/kentonlarsen/ https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.t...

Dan and Kenton break down the final episode of The Mandalorian Season 3, but not before Dan rants about the Star Trek: Picard series finale and how much he hated it. But they both LOVED The Mandalorian, some of the best Star Wars ever made! Let us know your thoughts on the Mandalorian Season 3:  https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur/ https://www.instagram.com/kentonlarsen/ https://www.tiktok.c...

Kenton and Dan debate whether a rogue sound designer hid an f-bomb in the latest episode of The Mandalorian. Let us know your thoughts on the Mandalorian season 3:  https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur/ https://www.instagram.com/kentonlarsen/ https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen You can also join the Star Wars Nerds Facebook community for more fun Star...

Dan and Kenton discuss the new Ashoka teaser trailer ( https://youtu.be/HnzNZ0Mdx4I ) AND the announcement of three new Star Wars Feature films ( Star Wars announces three new films on the way, with Daisy Ridley to return as Rey | Star Wars | The Guardian). Then they finally get to the latest episode of The Mandalorian. It's a star-studded affair, featuring Lizzo, Jack Black and Christopher Ll...