Nerd Flix & Chill: Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Beyond!

We have something a little different in this week's Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, a theater review. I was able to catch Hamilton's return to Broadway and wanted to share thoughts on the experience of double-featuring both Hadestown and Hamilton on the same day. Before that, we also talk about 'What If...?' and later in the show we give our thoughts on the 'Hawkeye' trailer. The Hamilton review starts...

In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we dive deep into the trailer for 'The Matrix: Resurrections.' The trailer is impressive, however this is a film that has a lot of heavy lifting to untie the knots created in the two sequel films. Enjoy our breakdown of the trailer and analogies to hamburgers and 'Arrested Development' season five.  Also, in this podcast we discuss the zombie episode of 'Marvel's...

'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings,' has stunning visuals and breathtaking fight choreography. However, it also contains so much more. It has a more nuanced approach to it's familial conflict and a storytelling style that promotes showing over telling. It is a film that feels fresh and timely, while also employing classic themes. Simu Liu and the rest of the cast shine and we cannot wait t...

In this Nerd Flix & Chill Podcast we talk about the very dark and very impressive fourth episode of 'Marvel's What If...?' The episode is a full blown tragedy, expertly told over 30 minutes, that sets up parallels between this version of Dr. Strange and The Scarlett Witch's story from Wandavision.  Also this week, we finally have a trailer for The Wheel of Time television series. We talk about the...

In this week's Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we give out thoughts on the trailer for "Spider-Man: No Way Home," as well as discuss the clever yet bizarre third episode of "Marvel's What If...?" Also, we have a discussion about "Ted Lasso," and how cynicism is pervasive in how many audiences experience art. It is a fun conversation and we hope you enjoy the show. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or l...

The Nerd Flix & Chill podcast has a lot to talk about this week. First, we give our thoughts on the second episode of "Marvel's What If...?" We also discuss two trailers this week for "Marvel's Eternals," and "Star Wars: Visions." Finally, the first images from "The Wheel of Time" series were released this week, and they are very promising. Enjoy the show! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or lis...

This week's Nerd Flix & Chill podcast covers a variety of topics. We break down the first episode of Marvel's What If...?, then we discuss potential difficulties with Shang Chi's theater release. You will also hear us chat about everything from Ted Lasso to Amazon's Lord of the Rings and Wheel of Time series and much more. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or listen on Stitcher . Follow us on  Fa...

The Suicide Squad is an over-the-top, gory, funny and occasionally heartfelt film. James Gunn essentially lets loose in a way that only he can as a storyteller. This film is the rare instance of a sequel that is significantly greater than it's awful predecessor.  In this Nerd Flix & Podcast we review The Suicide Squad and reflect on the the missteps of the first film. Subscribe to our podcast on i...

The Green Knight is unlike any other fantasy film and that will certainly lead to a variety of opinions. One thing that most can agree on is that it is incredibly ambitious. Regardless of whether you loved it, or you didn't, it is definitely a film that warrants discussion. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we discuss the film, it's themes and how it stays with you after leaving the theater. Subs...

The Loki season finale finally revealed the man behind the curtain. For some, it was a surprise, for others it wasn't, but the performance was nonetheless, fantastic. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we talk about that incredible performance as well as where Loki and the MCU will go now that the timeline has been freed.  Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or listen on Stitcher . Follow us on  Fac...

After over a year of delays due to the pandemic, Black Widow is finally in theaters! The first MCU film in over 2 years is scoring big at the box office and with home viewers on Disney+. It is a film that feels a bit late but provides strong connective tissue for the MCU. Black Widow also sets up Florence Pugh for a big future role in the MCU. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we discuss the film...

The penultimate episode of Loki is has more Loki than you ever wanted. It also has some great storytelling moments and is so full of Easter eggs that you can talk about it for hours. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we break down the episode and discuss the three top contenders for the identity of the TVA's creator. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or listen on Stitcher . Follow us on  Faceboo...

The Nerd Flix & Chill podcast is back with another Loki recap. The 4th episode, The Nexus Event, does a great job of building tension and elevating the stakes of the story. It is an episode full of great acting and more twists and turns and even more Loki. Enjoy this week's podcast recap. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or listen on Stitcher . Follow us on  Facebook   and   Twitter .

In this week's Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we dive deep into Loki's third episode, Lamentis. Though the episode is a bit shorter than it's predecessors, there is still a lot to talk about. There are reveals about the TVA, personal reveals about the God of Mischief, and some incredible production design. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or listen on Stitcher . Follow us on  Facebook   and   Twitte...

Episode 2 of Loki reveals the identity of the Loki variant wanted by the TVA but all may not be as it seems. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we recap the episode and discuss the potential alternate identity of this "Loki". Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or listen on Stitcher . Follow us on  Facebook   and   Twitter .

The first episode of Loki cleverly establishes the characters and the setting as we learn about the Time Variance Authority. However, it also gives the audience a great deal to speculate on. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we do a deep dive into the episode and lay out our theories as to where this show is heading, and who the true villain is.   Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or listen on S...

We are just a week away from the next MCU series debuting on Disney+. While WandaVision was wrapped in mystery, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was somewhat more straightforward. What should we expect from Loki? In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we discuss what to expect from Loki. We also provide some thoughts on the Eternals trailer. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or listen on Stitcher . F...

The Nerd Flix & Chill podcast is now 5 years old! We are celebrating with an episode where we briefly reflect on our earlier shows, but also make time to talk about some of our favorite subjects. So join us for the 5 year pod as we talk Game of Thrones, Star Wars, MST3k and so much more! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or listen on Stitcher . Follow us on  Facebook   and   Twitter .

The final episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier certainly has it's ups and downs, but Sam soars as he finally takes up the mantle of Captain America. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we discuss what went right and what left us scratching our heads. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or listen on Stitcher . Follow us on  Facebook   and   Twitter .

The penultimate episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier brings Sam and Bucky's conflict with John Walker to a head, but also centers most of it's story on America's problem with race. It is the strongest episode of the season, and in this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we give our full breakdown. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or listen on Stitcher . Follow us on  Facebook   and   Twitter .

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier's fourth episode, The Whole World is Watching ends with one of the darkest moments to appear in the MCU. This was an episode that focused on power and those who seek it. In the end, one of those seeking power crossed a line that could tarnish a legacy. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we discuss the themes of power and the gruesome ending that parallels current...

The third episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier finds our characters taking desperate measures to track down the Super Soldier Serum. In the low town of Madripoor, our heroes find themselves having to sidle up to the criminal underworld.  In this Nerd Flix and Chill podcast, we discuss how Machiavellian philosophy is at the heart of the episode. How far is one willing to go to achieve their...

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier's second episode, The Star Spangled Man, has left us no shortage of things to discuss. The creators of this show are not afraid of going head-first into conversations about race and how different the American experience has been and still is for people of color. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we discuss the backstory of Isaiah Bradley, it's historical parallels...

The first episode of The Falcon and The Winter Solider set the tone for a show that will deal with themes of a legacy and reconciliation, as well broader ideas of race and nationalism. Sam is a man struggling with the idea of assuming the mantle of Captain America. Bucky is looking to make amends by going back in order to move forward.  In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we discuss how this could...

The final episode of WandaVision left many of fan theories in the dust, but it delivered something even better.  This series was a thoughtful exploration of trauma, grief and healing. It was a sensational work of storytelling that has set a high bar for all MCU series to follow. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we talk about the finale and the season as a whole. We dive deep into why Pietro had t...