Casual Nerdity: The Podcast

Look up! That's where the real punk rock is. Daryl & Nick are joined by Betsy & Stephanie to talk 2025's Superman, directed by James Gunn - the first big screen entry in the new DCU franchise. There will be spoilers to be had after a warning. No spoiler here: we all loved it. Listen to us talk about why. 00:00 Introduction 03:18 Non-spoiler discussion begins 21:51 Spoiler discussion begins

Things are less weird (well...for Star Wars) this time, as Daryl, Nick, and Lauren take a look at the Citadel arc. Things are a little more back to normal for our heroes as they have to mount a rescue from a Jedi-proof prison. 00:00 Introduction 08:25 The Citadel 25:33 Counterattack 34:59 Citadel Rescue To follow along with your viewing, you can find the Clone Wars chronological viewing list at: h...

We've got a long one this time, as Daryl, Nick, Lauren, and Betsy tackle the Mortis arc. There's a lot to unpack, and we dive right into that task. So quickly, in fact, that we forget to explain the Clone Watch concept for new listeners. Short version: Lauren's never watched Clone Wars before, while the rest of us have, so we gather first impressions and observations as we watch in chronological o...

The comics industry lost a legend recently, with the passing of self-described Writer of Stuff, Peter David after a long series of medical troubles. Daryl and Nick, along with our friend Brev from The Movie Defenders podcast, discuss David's work, the legacy that he left behind touching not just a broad tapestry of characters, but the readers of his work. If you've been moved by Peter's work, and...

Betsy's back, because she definitely has thoughts to share with Daryl, Nick, & Lauren about the first Dathomir arc of Clone Wars. Dooku throwing away Ventress, the introduction of Savage Opress (or is that Maul X-TREME!!), and the perpetuation of cycles of abuse. It's like poetry...they rhyme. 00:00 Introduction 12:03 Nightsisters 44:08 Monster 1:16:52 Witches of the Mist To follow along with...

Daryl & Nick talk about the latest Marvel movie, Thunderbolts*. What's that asterisk mean? Who are these characters, anyway? And who would have expected an emotional exploration of mental health out of an MCU action movie? 00:00 Non-spoiler discussion 41:11 Spoiler discussion

Daryl, Nick, and Lauren take a look at three Republic Senate-focused episodes that bear no resemblance whatsoever to real world events, confirming once and for all that Star Wars is absolutely not political. 00:00 Introduction 05:10 Heroes on Both Sides 30:14 Pursuit of Peace 45:04 Senate Murders To follow along with your viewing, you can find the Clone Wars chronological viewing list at: https://...

Daryl, Nick, & Lauren are back, discussing the next episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Along the way, they pinpoint exactly what killed Star Wars. This time. (/end sarcasm) 00:00 Introduction 04:44 Sphere of Influence 24:43 Evil Plans 36:20 Hostage Crisis 46:09 The Hunt for Ziro To follow along with your viewing, you can find the Clone Wars chronological viewing list at: https://www.starwa...

Daryl, Nick, & Lauren are joined by Betsy again to discuss the first Mandalorian Arc. Some important characters and concepts are introduced here that will carry through Star Wars for many years to follow. 00:00 Introduction 04:50 The Mandalore Plot 29:26 Voyage of Temptation 50:46 Duchess of Mandalore To follow along with your viewing, you can find the Clone Wars chronological viewing list at:...

Daryl, Nick, & Lauren are talking about Lauren's first watch-through of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. The episodes up this time are: 00:00 Introduction 02:50 Grievous Intrigue 18:29 The Deserter 46:38 Lightsaber Lost To follow along with your viewing, you can find the Clone Wars chronological viewing list at: https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-clone-wars-chronological...

Daryl, Nick, & Lauren are back, continuing Lauren's first watch-through of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. This time around, they'll be discussing: 00:00 Introduction 04:15 Senate Spy 22:19 Landing at Point Rain 39:24 Weapons Factory 51:09 Legacy of Terror 58:27 Brain Invaders To follow along with your viewing, you can find the Clone Wars chronological viewing list at: https://w...

Daryl, Nick, & Lauren Run through six episodes so they don't break up the storylines. This episode covers: 03:17 Holocron Heist 26:51 Cargo of Doom 39:59 Children of the Force 52:36 Bounty Hunters 01:14:29 The Zillo Beast 01:28:08 The Zillo Beast Strikes Back To follow along with your viewing, you can find the Clone Wars chronological viewing list at: https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-th...

Daryl, Nick, & Lauren are joined by their friend Betsy, who wanted to chime in on the Ryloth episodes that are part of their discussion this time around. This episode covers: 06:13 Blue Shadow Virus (S1 E17) 21:52 Mystery of a Thousand Moons (S1 E18) 47:14 Storm Over Ryloth (S1 E19) 01:02:24 Innocents of Ryloth (S1 E20) 01:27:31 Liberty on Ryloth (S1 E21) To follow along with your viewing, you...

Daryl, Nick, & Lauren are back with their discussion of Lauren's first viewing of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. This episode covers: 02:31 Dooku Captured (S1 E11) 20:05 The Gungan General (S1 E12) 57:12 Jedi Crash (S1 E13) 01:16:56 Defenders of Peace (S1 E14) 01:37:32 Trespass (S1 E15) To follow along with your viewing, you can find the Clone Wars chronological viewing list at...

Daryl, Nick, & Lauren are back with their discussion of Lauren's first viewing of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. This episode covers: Downfall of a Droid (S1 E6) 05:49 Duel of the Droids (S1 E7) 22:57 Bombad Jedi (S1 E8) 32:57 Cloak of Darkness (S1 E9) 47:56  Lair of Grievous (S1 E10) 01:13:39 To follow along with your viewing, you can find the Clone Wars chronological vie...

Daryl, Nick, & Lauren are back with their discussion of Lauren's first viewing of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. This episode covers: Rising Malevolence (S1 E2) 04:00 Shadow of Malevolence (S1 E3) 19:42 Destroy Malevolence (S1 E4) 34:48 Rookies (S1 E5) 44:21 To follow along with your viewing, you can find the Clone Wars chronological viewing list at: https://www.starwars.com/ne...

Daryl, Nick, & Lauren continue their discussion of Lauren's first viewing of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. This episode covers: Clone Cadets (S2 E1) Supply Lines (S2 E2) Ambush (S1 E1) To follow along with your viewing, you can find the Clone Wars chronological viewing list at: https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-clone-wars-chronological-episodeorder

Hosts Daryl, Nick, & Lauren discuss Star Wars: The Clone Wars as Daryl & Nick rewatch and Lauren watches for the first time. This episode, they watch: Clone Wars Micro-Series, Volume 1 Cat and Mouse (S2 E16) Hidden Enemy (S1 E16) The Clone Wars movie Find the Clone Wars chronological viewing order at https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-clone-wars-chronological-episodeorder