Down And Nerdy Podcast

Fire up the Robin signal! This week the guys sit down with Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly of DC Comics' "Batman and Robin Eternal!" The four of them discuss Tim Drake and Red Hood's relationship, bringing back a surprise character, and more! Nick and James also breakdown the newest trailer for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, talk about people's "outrage" over Entertainment Weekly's Captain...

Thanksgiving is over. Now the guys look to partake in some "Black Magick," as they sit down with series Writer Greg Rucka and Artist Nicola Scott! The four of them discuss what it is about witchcraft that intrigues the creative duo behind Image Comics' new series, what mysteries surround its main character Rowan Black, and MORE! Nick ad James also review season 1 of Netflix's Jessica Jones, breakd...

This week the guys decide to give guests a much deserved bye week, and instead decide to talk about a topic that's been driving them nuts lately. Actors and Actresses using social media and photoshop as a way to petition themselves for roles in comic book movies. Nick and James also review the pilot for AMC's "Into The Badlands," discuss Star Wars taking over the toy industry, Frank Miller plannin...

Grab your stealthiest attire because the guys are traveling to Victorian London! This week Nick and James sit down with Victoria Atkin, aka the voice of Evie Frye from Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Syndicate. The three of them discuss Victoria's love for hand-written letters, what famous video game character she'd like to play in a live-action film, and more! The guys also dissect the Warcraft trail...

Pack your bags and open up your Google translators because the guys are going to JAPAN! This week they sit down with Artist Steve Cummings and Colorist Tamra Bondvillain of Image Comics' "Wayward." The four of them discuss what it's like drawing Japan, merging together Manga with comics, among other things. James and Nick also discuss Cullen Bunn leaving Aquaman, Star Trek sort-of coming to CBS, F...

This week the guys travel through the sewers of New York City, as they sit down with IDW Writer and Editor Tom Waltz. The three of them discuss the major death in issue 50 of TMNT, Leonardo leading the footclan into battle in issue 51, and they also discuss other projects Tom is working on. Nick and James also talk about Syfy's "Krypton" being a prequel to "Man of Steel," why the Guardians of the...

Get out your list of good deeds. This week the guys sit down with Mark Millar and Rafael Albuquerque of Image Comics' "Huck," which is available November 18th (Pre-sale cutoff is Monday October 26th)! The four of them discuss Mark and Rafael's inspiration behind the series, what kinds of good deeds they both do, also Mark gives them an inside look at his upcoming film slate including when Kingsman...

We decided to give the guests a break this week so with that, the guys discuss and compare New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. What can they learn from each other? Where can each improve? Nick and James also breakdown the trailer for season 2 of Netflix's "Daredevil," X-Men coming to TV (sort of), Square Enix catching the ire of gamers, and MORE!

Put on your capes and grab your red boots because this week the guys sit down with David Harewood aka Hank Henshaw from CBS' "Supergirl"! The three of them discuss the show's premiere on October 26th at 8:30pm, which supervillain David would team up with, and an idea on when we could see Cyborg Superman come into play. Nick and James also breakdown the Fall premieres of CW's "The Flash" and "Arrow...

Gather your gnomes, your axe's, and your hatred of fairytales because this week the guys talk to Cartoonist Skottie Young! The three of them discuss Skottie's new creator-owned series "I Hate Fairyland," his love for Alfred E. Neuman, working with Image Comics, amongst other things! James and Nick also review the season three premiere of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D," discuss Chip Zdarksy decli...

Get ready to travel to Knowhere as the guys sit down with Vanessa Marshall aka Gamora from Disney XD's "Guardians of the Galaxy" animated series, and Hera from "Star Wars Rebels"! The three of them discuss the craziness of Dragon Con, what Star Wars character Vanessa would like to see make a comeback, and plenty more! James and Nick also review a plethora of new and returning Fall TV shows, discus...

Who is Jane Doe? This week Nick and James sit down with the Creator and Executive Producer of NBC's "Blindspot" Martin Gero to figure out the mystery! The three of them discuss what's in store for season one which airs Monday September 21st, the reaction of New Yorkers to Jaimie Alexander in a bodybag in Time Square, and more! James and Nick also discuss DC canceling The Omega Men, Hasbro possibly...

This week James and Nick sit down with Jeff Lemire and Emi Lenox of Image Comics' "Plutona"! The four of them discuss which superheroes would be popular on social media, what's next for the series, amongst other things! The guys also review Disney XD's "Guardians of the Galaxy" animated series, discuss Star Wars: The Force Awakens coming to Europe early, Ubisoft getting a theme park, and more! Fol...

This week James and Nick sit down with Eliot Rahal and Donny Cates, writers of Dark Horse Comics' new series "The Paybacks"! The four of them discuss how the series came to be, conversion vans, the worst superpower ever, and MORE! Nick and James also pay homage to the late Wes Craven, hand out Nerdy Awards, as well as their usual puns and shenanigans. Got a question for the guys? Call 757 512 8229...

This week James and Nick put on their Pip Boy's as they sit down with Fallout 4's lead female protagonist, Courtenay Taylor! The three of them discuss Bethesda's "Christmas approach" to Fallout 4's release, what item Courtenay would substitute for cash as a form of currency, and MORE! Nick and James also discuss Stephen Amell's WWE debut at Summerslam this past Sunday, Wizard World taking a major...

This week James and Nick exit the maze and enter the scorch with Dexter Darden aka Frypan from The Maze Runner series. The three of them discuss The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials which opens on September 18th, Dexter's dream superhero role, Griever bull riding and MORE! Nick and James also breakdown Disney's D23 Expo, review the trailer for Victor Frankenstein, and pay tribute to the Batgirl herself,...

This week Nick and James get a front row view of the Apocalypse. As they sit down with Robert Venditti, writer of Valiant's "Book of Death" and "X-O Manowar". The three of them discuss the huge success of Book of Death, X-O Manowar's absence from Valiant's film-slate, and they found out something Valiant does that's very old school! James and Nick also review Fox's Fantastic Four reboot, and discu...

The guys embark on their first CIA mission this week….sort of. As they sit down with former CIA Member turned Comic Book Writer Tom King of DC Comics' "Grayson" and "The Omega Men." The three of them discuss Tom's days in the CIA, Dick Grayson's transformation from vigilante to spy, Omega Men fight scenes and more! Nick and James also review two new comics, the trailer for Mafia III, discuss Sleep...

Is Nerd still considered a dirty word in today's society and culture? James and Nick sit down to answer that question and discuss many other topics this week! Including their review of Justice League: Gods and Monsters, Channing Tatum possibly leaving Gambit, Darth Vader being told one of his films isn't making a profit, Netflix's six month Marvel plan, and MORE! Don't forget to call and leave you...

This week James and Nick are joined by the dynamic-duo behind DC Comics' "Black Canary"! Writer Brenden Fletcher and Artist Annie Wu sit down with the guys to discuss why now is the perfect time for Dinah Lance to get her own series, Brenden's love for Criterion films, the inspiration behind Annie's artwork, and more! James and Nick also review Valiant's "Book of Death", discuss Ant-Man, and as al...

San Diego Comic-Con aka Comic-con International aka Nerd Hanukkah is has wrapped up its 2015 convention. James and Nick recap all the big comic releases, trailers, news, and events that went down at the San Diego Convention Center. They also discuss who won SDCC and who may have to re-think their strategy for next year.

Nick and James sit down with David Sobolov, aka the man behind the voices of Grodd on CW's The Flash and Drax on Disney XD's Guardians of the Galaxy! The three of them discuss San Diego Comic-Con, Grodd's possible role in season 2 of The Flash, David's take on the rapid success of Guardians of the Galaxy and MORE!

It's the week of San Diego Comic-Con 2015! This week the guys discuss what they'd like to see be announced during the four-days of Nerd Hanukkah. Including some discussion about Aunt May finding the fountain of youth, Dark Horse teaming up with Universal, After Shock getting a plethora of great writers, and MORE! They also give Arthur Suydam a lession in con-etiquette. (Note: Next week for episode...

One week before SDCC, the guys sit down with DC Comics artist Chad Hardin! Hear about his work on Harley Quinn, an eye opening discussion about promoters in the comic business, an amazing Foo Fighters experience and more! James and Nick also celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Power Rangers movie, break down Marvel's post-Secret Wars title and DC's Vertigo movies getting their own studio and a B...

Rested up after a much needed mini-vacation after their weeklong coverage of E3 2015, the guys cast their first ballot for the Video Game Hall of Fame. Also, Nick discusses and gives a spoiler-free review of Batman: Arkham Knight, and he and James also review Netflix's Sense8, discuss the casting of Spider-Man, digital comics making a big push, and MORE! Don't forget you can submit your fan questi...