The Jock and Nerd Podcast

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the guys break down the worst Halloween box office weekend in over 30 years, react to the first teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero, and discuss the latest shake-ups as Warner Brothers Discovery continues moving toward a sale. Plus, big MCU news drops with a shocking Avengers: Doomsday... The post JAN 613: Frankenstein (2025) Review – Halloween Weekend Box Office...

Warner Brothers Discovery is officially up for sale — and we’re breaking down what that could mean for DC, Max, and the future of blockbuster franchises! We also look at More Star Wars movies that never happened, casting news like Austin Butler circling Miami Vice, and a crossover event bringing G.I. Joe and Transformers together... The post JAN 612: Gen V Season 2 Review – Warner Brothers Discove...

This week, the gang remembers the legendary artist Drew Struzan, whose iconic movie posters defined decades of pop culture. We break down news of Jim Carrey starring in a live-action Jetsons movie, reactions to HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms teaser, and new footage from Predator: Badlands. Then, we summon some supernatural nostalgia with... The post JAN 611: Poltergeist (1982) Review – Remem...

It’s a jam-packed episode! We break down the brand-new trailer for Wonder Man, react to all the big Marvel TV news from NYCC 2026, and give our spoiler-filled thoughts on the Peacemaker Season 2 finale, “Full Nelson.” Then, we jack into the Grid for our full review of Tron: Ares (2025). Plus, listener feedback in... The post JAN 610: Tron: Ares (2025) Review – Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Reaction (...

This week, the crew breaks down the latest geek headlines and reviews! We react to new trailers for The Bride, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Predator: Badlands. Then, we dive into Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7, “Like A Keith In The Night,” before reviewing A24’s The Smashing Machine (2025) starring Dwayne... The post JAN 609: The Smashing Machine (2025) Review – Peac...

The Jock and Nerd Podcast is back with another jam-packed episode! This week, we break down Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 “Ignorance Is Chris,” react to the season finale of Alien: Earth Episode 8 “The Real Monsters,” and review the brand-new movie One Battle After Another (2025). Plus, we share the early results from last... The post JAN 608: One Battle After Another (2025) Review – Alien: Earth...

This week, the gang dives into the brand-new Mandalorian and Grogu trailer before breaking down Alien: Earth Episode 7 “Emergence” and Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 5 “Back to the Suture.” Then, it’s draft time! We put together our ultimate Superhero Movie Draft, battling it out for the best lineup of comic book flicks. Plus, in... The post JAN 607: Superhero Movie Draft – Alien: Earth E7 and Peacem...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast: Skydance acquires Paramount in a massive industry shake-up 🎬 Our reactions to Alien: Earth Episode 6 👽 Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 4 breakdown 🦅 Full review of The Long Walk (2025) 🎥 Plus the 77th Emmy Awards recap, and “What are we watching?” including Terminal List, Warfare... The post JAN 606: The Long Walk (2025) Review – Alien: Earth E6 and Peacema...

The Jock and Nerd break down the latest news including James Gunn announcing Man of Tomorrow for 2027 and Mortal Kombat II shifting release dates. They share their Top 5 most anticipated movies for the rest of 2025, then review Alien: Earth Episode 5 and Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 3. Plus, in “What are we... The post JAN 605: Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies For The Rest Of 2025 – Alien: Earth and P...

The Jock and Nerd dive into a stacked lineup of reviews! They break down Alien: Earth Episode 4 “Observation”, dig into Peacemaker Episode 2 “A Man Is Only As Good As His Bird”, and give their full thoughts on the new baseball thriller Caught Stealing (2025). In the What Are We Watching? segment, they share... The post JAN 604: Caught Stealing (2025) – Alien: Earth and Peacemaker Reviews (09/03/25...

The gang reviews the highly anticipated Peacemaker Season 2 premiere! Before diving into James Gunn’s wild DC series, they break down box office trends, Kumail Nanjiani’s massive MCU contract, new casting news for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and James Gunn’s work on the Super-Family screenplay. Later, they chat about why the Coen Brothers need to... The post JAN 603: Peacemaker Season 2 Premiere Re...

The Jock and Nerd review two of 2025’s biggest premieres – Alien: Earth, FX’s monster-filled TV event, and the action-packed sequel Nobody 2! Plus, we talk Dunkirk in 70MM at The Music Box Chicago, Highest 2 Lowest at The Alamo, the return of King of the Hill, Netflix’s Final Draft reality series, and the upcoming... The post JAN 602: Nobody 2 (2025) and Alien: Earth Premiere Reviews (08/20/25) ap...

In this episode of The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we dive into breaking movie news — James Gunn is officially set to direct the next Super-Family film for DC Studios after the success of Superman. We cover casting news for the Highlander remake with Dave Bautista, the latest on Road House 2, Tom Cruise’s stalled... The post JAN 601: Weapons (2025) Review – James Gunn to Direct Next ‘Super-Family’ Movi...

Episode 600! We react to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day cast reveal and first look at Spidey’s new suit. Then, a full review of The Naked Gun (2025) reboot starring Liam Neeson. Plus, we talk Eyes of Wakanda, Death of a Unicorn, and Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds remake. 🕒 Timestamps (0:00) – This... The post JAN 600: The Naked Gun (2025) Review – Spider-Man 4 Cast Updates and Suit Reveal (08/06/25)...

The Jock returns from San Diego Comic-Con with a full report and hot takes from inside Hall H! Hear exclusive reactions to the Predator: Badlands preview, The Long Walk panel, and Tron: Ares. We also break down trailers for Gen V Season 2, Peacemaker S2, Alien: Earth, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Eyes of Wakanda, and... The post JAN 599: Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Review – San Diego Comic-Con Rec...

The Jock and Nerd gang are back with a loaded episode! 🦑 They dive into the Box Office landscape, break down the latest updates from James Gunn’s DCU and Kevin Feige’s MCU, and react to a flood of trailers including Predator: Badlands, The Running Man, Tron: Ares, Mortal Kombat II, and Street Fighter casting news!... The post JAN 598: Squid Game 3 Review – DCU and MCU Updates (07/23/25) appeared...

The Jock and Nerd crew takes flight for an in-depth review of Superman (2025) — James Gunn’s bold reboot of DC’s most iconic hero. From the tone and casting to the action and Easter eggs, the hosts break down what worked, what didn’t, and what this movie means for the future of the DCU. Later... The post JAN 597: Superman (2025) Review (07/16/25) appeared first on The Jock and Nerd Podcast .

The Jock and Nerd gang returns to review the final three episodes of Ironheart on Disney+ and dig into Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) — is this dino reboot a fresh evolution or just more fossil fuel? After the main reviews, they share rapid-fire thoughts on a wild mix of films, including Frankenhooker, Sorry, Baby, Operation... The post JAN 596: Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) and Ironheart Finale...

🏎️ This Week on the Podcast: It’s a high-speed, superhero-packed episode as the Jock and Nerd crew rev up for another week of nerdy news, reviews, and hot takes! We kick things off by breaking down the final trailer for Marvel’s highly anticipated reboot, Fantastic Four: First Steps. Does this latest footage inspire confidence in... The post JAN 595: F1: The Movie (2025) and Ironheart Reviews – Fa...

In this episode of The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the crew reacts to Jon Bernthal officially joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day as The Punisher and dives into major casting updates across the superhero world, including DC Studios’ Clayface and the Highlander reboot starring Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe. They also discuss China’s wild new initiative... The post JAN 594: Superman (1978) Review – Punish...

On this episode of The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the gang dives into the latest DCU buzz as James Gunn shares updates and Superman presales start heating up! They react to the new “Tickets On Sale” trailer for Superman and break down the newly released trailer for The Naked Gun reboot. Plus, a surprise announcement... The post JAN 593: Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) Review – Superman and Naked Gu...

This week, we break down the epic July box office showdown between Jurassic World: Rebirth, James Gunn’s Superman, and Fantastic Four: First Steps! Plus, we review Ballerina (2025)—the latest action-packed entry from the John Wick universe. We also react to new trailers for Fantastic Four, Ironheart, and Alien: Earth. And to wrap things up, we... The post JAN 592: Ballerina (2025) Review – July Bo...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the hosts tackle another packed episode of geeky goodness, full of breaking news, fresh trailers, and nostalgic rewinds. Marvel Studios Shakes Up the MCU Calendar Big changes are coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The crew reacts to Marvel Studios pushing back the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday... The post JAN 591: Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Rev...

The Jock and Nerd crew dives deep into the explosive season finale of The Last of Us Season 2 before reviewing Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Plus, they reflect on the legendary career of Tom Cruise and his impact on action cinema. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 – This Week on the Show 1:03 – Welcome... The post JAN 590: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and The Last Of Us Season 2 Review...

This week, the crew breaks down the brand-new Superman trailer from DC and Marvel’s first look at Ironheart! Plus, reactions to the Nobody 2 trailer, a Spider-Man Noir TV teaser, and updates on the Highlander reboot and a John Rambo origin film. Then, it’s time to say goodbye to Cassian with a full spoiler-filled review... The post JAN 589: Andor Season 2 Review – Superman and Ironheart Trailers (...