Down And Nerdy Podcast

We're getting spooky, and summer isn't even over yet. Micah Sloat, of Paranormal Activity fame, joins us to talk about his new podcast Paranormal Activity: True Tales of Possession, which is now available on Audible. He'll tell us what drove him to do the show, talk about how he got interested in the paranormal and much more. After that, James share his own personal experiences with the paranormal...

The Criminal Minds Evolution Season 2 finale was so good, we thought social media was going to explode. To help out react to it all, Showrunner Erica Messer joins the show for a spoiler filled recap of the finale, the season, and yes...we even ask THE Hotch question! If you haven't already, don't forget to stream the whole second season of Criminal Minds Evolution on Paramount+. Now that the dust...

It's been an explosive Season 2 of Criminal Minds: Evolution so far, literally and figuratively! Before the upcoming finale, Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) joins us to break down Season 2 and even tease ahead. We'll talk about the BAU being backed into a corner, why Prentiss has been so grumpy this season and maybe even a little talk of romance. The Season 2 finale of Criminal Minds: Evolution wi...

We have everything from space to the Supreme Court! James starts off by talking to the cast and creative team from the MGM+ series, Emperor of Ocean Park. Hear from stars Grantham Coleman (Tal Garland), Paulina Lule (Kimmer Madison-Garland), Tiffany Mack (Mariah Garland), Torrey Hanson (Jack Ziegler) & Jasmine Batchelor (Maxine), as well as Sherman Payne (Showrunner, EP) & Damian Marcano (Director...

May the witches be with you! The season finale of Star Wars The Acolyte is coming up, and Amy Tsang is here to break down this season with us. She plays Ensign Rane on the show, and tells us what it was like bringing a bigger presence for witches in Star Wars, their coven and much more. Plus, she spent some time on some other shows that you might have heard us. Watch the season finale of The Acoly...

Things are getting a bit animated this week. JP Karliak joins the show to talk about playing Morph in X-Men 97, The Joker in the latest expansion for The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and many more roles from his career. Plus, we get him to try to tease his role in the upcoming Smurfs movie. Since it's the 4th of July weekend, James also talks about the state of the movie going experience...

A brand new world of wonder is headed to Apple TV+! Wondla premiere this Friday, June 28th and we have the interviews to get you ready for the show. Hear from Jeanine Mason (Eva), Bobs Gannaway (Writer & EP) and Tony DiTerlizzi (Author, Creator) about this magical new series. Since Orphan Black: Echoes debuted this week, not only does James review the show, he shares his Top 5 Clones list across a...

Who wants to party at The Mutiny!? This week, James chat with the cast and creative team behind the new MGM+ series, Hotel Cocaine. You'll hear from Danny Pino (Roman Compte), Yul Vasquez (Nestor Cabal), Corina Bradley (Valeria), Laura Gordon (Janice Nichols), Tania Watson (Marisol), as well as Showrunner Chris Brancato and Director Guillermo Navarro. Learn more about this intense, but fun series...

Hey! It's been a while...did you miss us? After a hiatus, we're back with a BRAND NEW EPISODE! James will start off by talking about where he's been, where the show is going and why things might be a little different around here going forward. After that, actress Leven Rambin joins us to talk about a couple of exciting things that she has going on right now. The Glimmer Game is her memoir about he...

It's the week before our landmark 500th episode, and we have some catching up to do! The Marvels has finally landed on DigitalHD, and we've waiting long enough to share our review. We also dive into the world of ruthless cartels with our review of the Netflix limited series, Griselda, based on the true story of a Colombian drug lord. There is some BIG nerd news to tackle this week, too! DC Studios...

We have some exciting new interviews for you this week! We'll start off be jumping back into the world of La Brea with Chiké Okonkwo, who plays Ty on the show, as he gets us ready for the pivotal episode of this final season of the show. Find our more about why Ty made the decisions that he made when he arrived at his new time, how careful he needs to be about the timeline and so much more. NEW EP...

Better late than never to ring in the New Year, right!? It's our annual tradition of looking, and listening, back to some of our favorite interview moments of 2023. Hear from guests talk about FROM, Superman & Lois, The Flash, Marvel and much more. Will your favorite make the cut? You'll have to find out! Thank you for all of your support over the past year! Remember, you can always find more at h...

We're getting into the holiday spirit, Batman style! Merry Little Batman is now streaming on Prime Video, and we're learning more about it with director Mike Roth. We'll talk to him about the unique character designs, if this movie could be a new Holiday Classic and much more. Don't worry, we'll ask about the amazing actors, as well. The first season of the Frasier revival has come to a close on P...

The hunger returns! Aqua Teen Hunger Force is back on Adult Swim, and we have the two best guests to talk about it (we think.) Series creators Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro join the show to get you excited for Season 12 and what you can expect. Of course, things go off the rails pretty quickly, so get ready for a fun conversation. AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE IS BACK ON ADULT SWIM AND ALSO STREAMING ON...

We're giving thanks for an amazing show this week! We'll learn more about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters from Director Matt Shakman. He'll talk about his love for Godzilla, working with the dueling timelines and so much more. MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS IS NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+! Since it's Thanksgiving, of course we're talking about Eli Roth's Thanksgiving movie. One of the stars, Jenna Warren,...

Who wants to be stranded in space with us? We talk about the new MGM+ series, Beacon 23, with executive producer Glen Mazzara. He'll tell us why the show is so character driven, why it was important to avoid sci-fi tropes and much more. WATCH BEACON 23 WITH NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY ON MGM+! We also couldn't wait to dive into the Loki Season 2 finale, with some spoilers. You can also hear us celeb...

It's time for vengeance! We're telling you more about Netflix's Blue Eye Samurai from the minds that created the story. Hear our conversation with writers, creators and producers Amber Noizumi & Michael Green as we dive into the story's intriguing characters, their motives, the incredible animation style and much more. WATCH BLUE EYE SAMURAI, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We also share our thoughts on...

It's Halloween and we're in the spirit! First, we're chatting with writer Amy Chu about her amazing graphic novel, Carmilla The First Vampire. Find out more of the history behind it, why she chose this stories, the modern spin that she puts on it and so much more. GET CARMILLA THE FIRST VAMPIRE FROM DARK HORSE COMICS! Season 2 of Invincible begins on Prime Video this Friday, so of course we have a...

We have a bonus episode this week, and it's all about comics! It's Comics, Man!, our former spinoff show, returns for one week only! Hear a preview of our interview with writer Amy Chu, talking about her graphic novel Carmilla: The First Vampire from Dark Horse Comics and Berger Books. The full interview can be heard on Episode 492 of our podcast this Monday, October 30th! How can we talk about co...

We have our eyes wide open! This week we're talking about the Audible Original podcast, Third Eye. While we were at Comic-Con, we sat down with the minds and the voices behind this fantasy audio series, including Felicia Day, London Hughes and Johan Rey Rodriguez. Find out more about how long Felicia has been trying to get this story told, more about these fun characters and what it was like havin...

It's the week for outlaws! Billy The Kid is returning to MGM+ and we are so excited to be talking with two of the creative minds behind the show. Hear from creator, writer and producer Michael Hirst and executive producer Donald De Line about what's going on with Billy this season, adapting the Lincoln County War, how politics affect the show this season and much more. SEASON 2 OF BILLY THE KID PR...

We're kicking off spooky season the right way! Let's start off by talking to Lindsey Anderson Beer, writer and director of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines! She talks about tackling a prequel to a Stephen King classic, how they brought the town of Ludlow alive and much more. WATCH PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES NOW STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+! Next we go back to the French Revolution and talk about Castlevania: Noc...

The wheel is almost done spinning this season. The Wheel of Time Season 2 only has two episodes left, and we're preparing you for the shocking conclusion. Executive Producer & Director Sanaa Hamri joins us to talk about what's happened so far, what might be in store for some fan favorite characters and a great tease for what's left in the season. NEW EPISODES OF THE WHEEL OF TIME SEASON 2 AIR FRID...

MORTAL KOMBAT! Need we say more? We got a chance to sit down with members of the cast and creative team behind Mortal Kombat 1 at Comic-Con and we saved them for just the right time. You'll hear from Ed Boon (Creator), Kelly Hu (Yi Mei), Dominic Cianciolo (Story Director, NeatherRealm), Yuri Lowenthal (Smoke) & Thiago Gomes (Art Director, NeatherRealm Studios) about how this reboot came together,...

Let's head over to the spirit realm! This week we talk to New York Times Best Selling Author, Roshani Chokshi, about her latest book The Spirit Glass. Find out how it was influenced by her Filipino heritage, how she built the world of the spirit realm, a deep dive about her main character and so much more. GET THE SPIRIT GLASS NOW WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD FROM RICK RIORDAN PRESENTS AND DISNEY HYPER...