The Midwest Blerd Podcast

Episode Description: Marcus breaks down the stunning new Mandalorian and Grogu trailer and delivers his most honest Star Fleet Academy reviews yet. In this episode: • Mandalorian & Grogu trailer reaction - Why this looks truly cinematic, Zeb's return, and hopes for Grogu's Force training • Star Fleet Academy Eps 5-7 deep dive - From crisis to redemption, including the divisive Episode 5, the i...

🎬 The Midwest Blerd Podcast - Episode 3: MCU Reboots, Star Fleet Academy & Wonder Man! Welcome back to the Midwest Blerd Podcast, where fandom is joyful, curious, and proudly Midwestern! 🌽✨ In this episode, host Marcus dives deep into the latest news from Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Star Trek, and the Wizarding World. Plus, passionate reviews of Star Fleet Academy Episodes 3-4 and Marvel's Wonde...

Marcus returns for episode 2 of Midwest Blerd, diving deep into what it means to be a positive fan in today's fandom landscape. This week's big topics include Kathleen Kennedy's departure from Lucasfilm and Dave Filoni stepping into creative leadership—Marcus shares his gratitude for Kennedy's contributions and optimism for Star Wars' future. The Heartland Hero spotlight shines on Downtown Comics...

In the debut episode of the Midwest Blerd Podcast, host Marcus introduces a fresh, positive take on nerd culture from a Midwest perspective. He shares why he started the show, covers the latest in nerd news—including new Star Wars and Marvel announcements—and counts down his top 10 most anticipated movies and TV shows for 2026. The episode also features a heartfelt Legacy Corner segment on Star Tr...