Rebel Nerd Radio

On this special live edition of The Batcave, we share our overall thoughts on the book and explore what makes it stand out among other Batman tales, from its masterful detective and noir elements in Jeph Loeb’s gripping writing style to Tim Sale’s haunting artwork. We also highlight our favorite moments and standout panels, and discuss its lasting legacy on other Batman media. Join us as we unrave...

This week JD & Steve celebrate the 25th anniversary of Shrek. We looked back at our first impressions, discussed how it turned traditional fairy tales upside down, had fun talking about the unforgettable characters and reflected on our favorite moments and quotes from the film. Grab a parfait (or an onion) and settle into your swamp and join us for a discussion of all things ogre! #RebelNerdRa...

This week JD & Steve take on the final Indiana Jones film, Dial of Destiny! We shared our first impressions, explored the characters, talked about how Voller compares to Indy’s other villains and how Helena stacks up against his past partners. We discuss whether or not the Indiana Jones franchise should be based in science fiction or mythology and conduct a time travel experiment. We revisit o...

This week, JD & Steve dive into The Ninth Jedi series. We ask did this expansion of the short deserve its own series? We break down our overall impressions, favorite episodes and moments, and stand out characters. We also dive into the show’s expanding lore and tackle another question: does it need a second season?

Sometimes you have to have a plan but other times you just hit record and let things happen. This week it is just JD & Steve hanging out. They talked about recent life events and Steve’s upcoming relocation to Chicago. And they also presented an extended Show Me Your Thingy segment! Random conversations and nerdy tangents galore!

JD & Steve tackle the Lego Star Wars treatment of The Mandalorian. They shared their first impressions, the tone of Lego Star vs the tone of The Mandalorian, and dove into the comedic approach. They also asked whether or not it was primarily geared toward children and discussed what other Star Wars projects deserve the Lego treatment. They also had a special guest announcement you won’t want t...

This week JD & Steve return to the Indiana Jones franchise and take a look at The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. They shared their first thoughts and discussed what it was like bringing the character back to the big screen after 19 years. They also looked at the Mutt Williams character, the return of Marion Ravenwood and her dynamic with Indy, and how Irina Spalko compared to previous Indy vill...

COMIC SHENANIGANS swings back into the spotlight as Steve is joined by Spencer of The Dingus Den to talk about the movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day! On this episode, Spencer and Steve break down the consequences of Spider-Man: No Way Home, their first impressions of Brand New Day, and whether the movie lived up to their expectations. They also discuss bringing Spider-Man back to his street-level ro...

Kryptonian Chronicles is back after an extended hiatus! Time time, Dave, JD, and Steve are taking a deep dive into the 2025 Supergirl movie. We broke down our overall thoughts, discussed the villain and the movie's aesthetic. They also talked about the challenges of reimagining beloved comic book stories for the big screen and whether or not the movie successfully captured the spirit of its so...

JD & Steve took a trip to 1985 to discuss the adventure classic The Goonies. Before they went searching for treasure they took a few unsurprising detours including a Dolly Parton tribute and a bizarre Uber encounter. They finally get to The Goonies and broke down the premise, the incredible cast, the cartoonish villains, the treasure hunt itself, and their favorite scenes. Does the movie hold...

JD & Steve return from their 2nd annual trip to Rebel Scum Con in Texas to recap their experiences! They talked about the people they met, the stuff they bought, and all the other mayhem and adventures involved with spending a weekend with other Star Wars fans!

This week JD & Steve kick things off with a preview of Rebel Scum Con and then start their adventure with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. They share their overall thoughts, discuss the outstanding casting, explore the origins of Indiana, and break down the unforgettable father-son dynamic between Indy and Henry Sr. They also visit the action sequences and some of its iconic quotes.  Follow...

This week JD & Steve seek fortune and glory as we dive into Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ! They kicked things off with JD sharing stories from his recent Rebel Legion adventure, then gave their first impressions and overall thoughts on the movie. They discussed the dynamic between Indy, Short Round, and Willie, revisited some of the film's most iconic scenes, explored the historica...

This week JD & Steve head into one of the most cinematic adventures of all time with a discussion about Raiders of the Lost Ark! After a random tangent about the weather, they dive into their overall thoughts, the unforgettable characters, the iconic sequence of events, and explore the legacy of the film. #RebelNerdRadio #RaidersOfTheLostArk #IndianaJones

This week JD & Steve revisit Godzilla (1954)! They share their first impressions and overall thoughts, compare the original classic to the modern Godzilla films, and tackle one of the biggest questions in kaiju fandom: Should Godzilla be a superhero or a terrifying force of nature? They also wrap things up by ranking their Top 5 Godzilla movies! #RebelNerdRadio #Godzilla #Kaiju

This episode, JD & Steve take a road trip back to the 2009 movie Fanboys. They shared their overall thoughts, discussed our favorite quotes and scenes, and talked about whether or not it accurately depicted the Star Wars fandom. And of course in typical RNR fashion, we get off topic and include a conversation about cell phones and the upcoming Rebel Scum Con convention.

JD & Steve recap S1 of Maul: Shadow Lord. With multiple detours and tangents along the way, we look back at the season, discuss the animation, break down the lightsaber duels, and share our hopes for S2. We also include a conversation about the new Masters of the Universe movie. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for mo...

JD & Steve break down The Mandalorian & Grogu! We discuss overall thoughts, the transition from the small screen to the big screen, favorite moments, and supporting characters. We also dive into the film's score, speculate on the future of the franchise, and debate whether another season of The Mandalorian is still on the horizon. Also, tune in to hear the freaky alien species lap danc...

The Rebel Nerd Radio crew returns from an extended hiatus for fun and shenanigans. We chatted about Steve's missing beard, mental health awareness, plus a little bit about Maul Shadow Lord and the Mandalorian and Grogu movie. 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!

JD & Steve dive into chapters 3 & 4 of Maul: Shadow Lord with special guest Ro from Scarif Podcast. We share our overall thoughts, the stunning animation, the incredible score, and get into Maul’s deeper motives and his plans within plans. We also break down the lightsaber duels. Join us as we unpack what could become the best animated Star Wars yet! Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerd...

Welcome back to Comic Shenanigans! This time, Spencer & Steve dive into the 2000 Garth Ennis/Steve Dillon Punisher story, Welcome Back Frank. We break down the story, the artwork, the unforgettable characters, and share some of our favorite moments. Steve’s Essential Punisher Stories : Welcome Back Frank by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon Suicide Run Punisher War Journal (1988) Punisher Greg Ruck...

JD & Steve share their thoughts on the first 2 episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord. 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!#RebelNerdRadio #StarWars #MaulShadowLord

Rebel Nerd Radio kicks off its Browncoat Broadcast miniseries, an episode-by-episode journey of Firefly! For the debut episode, Steve is joined by Spencer to discuss their thoughts on the Serenity episode. They break down the synopsis, share their overall thoughts, and highlight their favorite characters from the episode. They also discuss the “weird” order in which the episodes originally aired a...

The usual gang of idiots celebrate their 250th episode the only way they know how - with complete and total chaos! Steve spends time trying to figure out some new streaming tech (with mixed success) while they somehow manage to squeeze in some discussion about the upcoming Darth Maul series, the latest Supergirl and Masters of the Universe trailers, and they talk briefly about MLB Opening Day. Mes...

Steve is joined by Chris to dive into the 2008 Spider-Man comic Brand New Day! They break down the creative team behind this bold new era of Spider-Man storytelling, explore the story, and take a closer look at the new villains and supporting characters. Also, they ask whether or not it works as a jumping on point for new Spider-Man readers. Let the Spidey shenanigans begin. Brand New Day: Vol. 1...