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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Analysis The group discussed the movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, focusing on its handling of grief and the character development of Shuri. They analyzed how the film addressed the loss of Chadwick Boseman and explored Shuri's emotional journey, including her encounter with the ancestral plane where she saw Killmonger. The discussion also covered the film's cine...

Artstar and Joe continue the Werewolf discussion.

Art & Joe start talking some Werewolf by Night. Also they talk a lil D&D, a little Christopher Nolan, a lil OBS....

The gang continues their discussion about nerdom, and their current nerdy activities.

The gang gets together for a quick Nerdy 30 about nerdy media they are currently consuming including books and youtube shows.

The Nerd Skool gang discuss the Marvel Television series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law starring Tatiana Maslany. Listen as we discuss all things She-Hulk, its various characters, including Hulk and Skaar, while also exploring themes of nerd culture, societal expectations for women, and character development in superhero stories, particularly focusing on Jennifer Walters' journey in She-Hulk. The conv...

Nerd Skool continues the MCU timeline with a discussion of the film: Thor: Love and Thunder. We discuss the following topics and more: Confusion regarding Tessa Thompson's character's actual name. The stress of consuming the entire MCU rather than just enjoying a fim Writers writing for screen rather than just writing to write Russel Crowe as Zeus Roy Kent as Hercules The Necro Sword, the Dark Hol...

Artstar and Joe discuss the following topics: Star Wars Franchise Expansion Discussion Traditional vs. Digital Comic Art Preserving Joy in Creative Work Artistic Inspiration and Digital Creation Digital Art Journeys: From Photoshop to Procreate Action Figures and Online Communities Art Pricing and Authenticity

The Ms. Marvel Episode. Topics include: The She-Hulk TV series, Ms. Marvel and her origins in comics Representation in media. Avengers Video Game DLCs Ms. Marvel's Cultural Impact Kamala Khan's Mutant Evolution MCU Expansion and Inhumans Disney IP and Marvel

TBJ, Arstar and Joe re-convene after an unexpected Nerd Skool hiatus. We discuss some of the things that made us have to take a pause, and what has happened in the Nerd World specifically the MCU. We also end up touching a little on the great Queen Latifah, Discord, Gaming, and other random nerd talk. We'll be back to cover Ms. Marvel soon!

Joe & Artstar, a.k.a. The Rock N Roll Express of Nerdom get together to discuss Alan Tudyk, and the new animated series on Disney Plus: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man!

The gang slowly creeps into the next MCU movie, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness starring two Benedicts. This was recorded on Debra Jo Rupp's birthday.

Nerdy 30: Neil Gaiman Allegations (Episode 124) Artstar & Joe discuss the Neil Gaiman stuff that has been in the news and Artstar tries to separate the art from the artist. While Andy is at Sundance and TBJ is jetsetting Earth, we discuss nerdsplaining comic books vs. just enjoying the escapism.

Star Wars Nubes Becca and Carrington join the gang to discuss Return of the Jedi! We talk Ewoks, Boba Fett, Chewbacca being Tarzan and more!

Villains, Nerd Sounds & Stupid Questions , A Spider-Man No Way Home Discussion (Episode 122) Listen as we conclude our review of Spider-Man: No Way Home. In this episode, we cover the movie's plot, and the character development of Tom Holland's Spider-Man, Aunt May's role as a single parent, and various aspects of Spider-Man movies, including the upcoming Spider-Man 4, the role of Michael Keaton's...

Batman’s Penis & Poop in a Box , A Spider-Man No Way Home Discussion (Episode 121) A Spider-man No Way Home Discussion Joe, Andy, and Artstar continue the discussion of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Join us as we analyze the plot and character development of the Spider-Man: No Way Home movie, as well as other Marvel-related topics such as the Marvel Snap and the Green Goblin's origin story, movies, com...

Episode 120. Spider-Man No Way Home Part 1. Joe, TBJ, and Artstar discuss Spider-Man: No Way Home. Art and TBJ explain to Joe the significance of J. Jonah Jameson's appearance, which connects the Marvel Cinematic Universe to previous Spider-Man movies and sets up the reveal of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Men. The team discusses various aspects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU),...

Episode 119 of Nerd Skool Empire Strikes Back: Where Does Chewbacca Poop? Star Wars Newbies Carrington and Becca return to discuss their recent watch of Episode V: Empire Strikes Back. The discussion covers "The Empire Strikes Back" and the broader Star Wars franchise, focusing on characters, relationships, and technical aspects of the films. Hear us share childhood experiences and debate various...

Joe is joined by TBJ and Artstar to discuss Marvel's Eternals as well as Joe's confusion between actresses Penelope Cruz and Selma Hayek. They also delve into plot inconsistencies, character motivations, and the concept of immortality. The conversation also touched on the Greek mythology and fostering animals, as Professor Andy had to phone in his portion of the podcast because he's busy raising s...

The team discusses various topics including the Smothers Brothers, new MCU developments including the upcoming Kraven movie, Joe’s experience at the movie theater with the wrong 3D glasses and more. TBJ gives her 30 second recap of Shang Chi.  The discussion involves Awkwafina and Simu Liu and their recent controversies and if they are justified or not.  Joe mentions meeting Ronny Chieng, and Sand...

The team discusses various topics including sports, Star Wars, and the impact of COVID-19 on the film industry. They explore fictional narratives, new Marvel characters, and storytelling intricacies within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They also cover recent MCU developments, the concept of the multiverse, and the team's appreciation for the franchise. TBJ gives her 30 second recap, Everyone love...

Episode 115: Star Wars: A New Hope Discussion (Part 2). Whining About Tosche Station Power Converters Artstar, Joe and Professor Andy are joined by Carrington and Becca, two Star Wars Newbies to discuss their recent viewing of Episode IV: A New Hope, the first Star Wars Movie. Character discussion continues with everyone's take on Luke, Leia, Darth Vader, and more!. This is part 2. Get your Nerdsk...

Episode 114: Star Wars: A New Hope Discussion (Part 1). Chewbacca: Goofy or Pluto? Artstar, Joe and Professor Andy are joined by Carrington and Becca, two Star Wars Newbies to discuss their recent viewing of Episode IV: A New Hope, the first Star Wars Movie. We discuss some confusion about deleted scenes and additional changes George Lucas made to the original trilogy and excitement we all had (or...

Episode 113: A Long Time Ago, In A Podcast Far Far Away Professor Andy, Artstar and Joe are joined by a new pupil, Carrington, who “knows nothing about” Star Wars, but loves anime and is a cosplayer. The group shared their experiences and perceptions of the Star Wars franchise, including discussions about representation and diversity, particularly with regards to the representation of black charac...

Episode 112: Heroes Con 2024 Recap The Nerd Skool crew recaps their recent panel presentations at Charlotte’s Heroes Con. Also, the nerds engage in a light-hearted conversation about shared experiences from the con and explore potential ideas for future guest creators and experts we met. Mentions include: • Mobile Suit Gundam from 1979. • "Soul Food Wars" by Sarah Macklin. • Kevin Delgado, the cre...