Down And Nerdy Podcast

This week we're giving you more insight into a Halloween tradition!  The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror is this weekend and we have showrunner Al Jean on the show to give us the inside scoop.  What goes into planning one of these episodes every year, what can we expect from some of the spoofs this year and what are some of his favorite Treehouse moments?  Plus, you won't believe what Simpsons mercha...

What's next for NEXT?  Once again we're talking about the new Fox thriller, but this time, with one of the lead investigators.  Fernanda Andrade joins us this week to talk about playing Special Agent Shea Salazar!  She tells us what drives Agent Salazar in her very difficult work, about the dynamic between Shea and Paul LeBlanc and about facing an enemy that you can't see.  Plus she teases what's...

Nothing is going to stop Fox from an amazing Fall TV season!  We have not one but TWO interviews to tell you all about it.  First, we're joined by Ryan McPartlin from L.A.'s Finest!  He talks about his impressions of Patrick McKenna, the secrets that Nancy is keeping from him and teases ahead for some possible action scenes coming up for him in the series.  Plus, we had to ask if there would be an...

Bad Boys for life, but this week it's ladies first.  We're talking about L.A.'s Finest, now airing on Fox, with the show's creators and executive producers Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier.  Hear them talk about their love of the Bad Boys universe, the dynamic between Syd and McKenna, working in Easter Eggs and much more!  Plus, did Gabrielle Union really shoot herself in the butt on set?  We...

The future is bright...maybe a little too bright.  This week we're talking to director Guy Moshe about his new film, LX 2048.  Hear him talk about the amazing performances from James D'Arcy and Anna Brewster, his take on a dystopian near future and what he feels this movie is truly about at it's core.  Plus we talk about insurance, which will totally make sense when you see the movie!  SEE LX 2048...

It's a crazy week this week!  No guest, but we do have some major Nerd News stories to tackle.  We talk about the rumors that Wonder Woman 1984 will be delayed again, the upcoming end The Walking Dead flagship series and that Dune trailer that dropped this week. We also have a SPOILER FILLED review of Superman: Man of Tomorrow from DC Animation, a new Umbrella Academy spinoff comic to discuss and...

It's a double dose of interviews from the biggest things you'll be streaming this weekend!  We kick things off with the cast of the new HBO Max series Raised By Wolves!  We're joined by Travis Fimmel (Marcus), Niamh Algar (Sue), Amanda Collin (Mother) and Abubakar Salim (Father) to talk about both sides of this epic story.  From the religious aspects of the show to android parenting styles, you'll...

Who's ready to go back to school?  This week we're reuniting you with some of your favorite teachers!  A.P. Bio is coming back to the Peacock streaming service, and this week, we're chatting with Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn and Jean Villepique from the cast!  Hear more about the friendship between Stef, Mary and Michelle, who would be the best at virtual learning, who is the most like their character a...

Who needs a hug?  It's 2020, we all do!  That's why we brought Ella Lopez herself on the show this week.  Aimee Garcia joins us to talk about Season 5 of Lucifer on Netflix.  We look back at some of the big moments from Season 4, tease Ella's love interest and talk about what might happen if Ella meets God!  Plus, you'll love the story she tells about Ella's makeout session with Dan last season. ...

This week's show is BIG!  We're talking to writer and artist Jason Howard about his new book, Big Girls.  Find out how he came up with the title, a more in depth look at some of the characters and how he came up with the designs for his monsters.  Plus, we ask him about Super Dinosaur coming to Amazon Prime Video on October 6th.  ISSUE 1 OF BIG GIRLS IS AVAILABLE NOW FROM IMAGE COMICS!  ISSUE 2 WI...

Looking to cool off this summer?  We've found just the guy!  We're talking to Neil Jackson, who plays Icicle on DC's Stargirl!  Hear him talk about his first impressions of the character, how he felt when he found out what Project New America really was and he'll even tease the Season 1 finale for us.  You'll also hear a hilarious story about him living with Christopher James Baker (Brainwave) tha...

Comic-Con At Home is over, but we're going beyond the panels htis week.  Amalia Holm joins us to talk about Motherland: Fort Salem!  She talks to us about the virtual panel experience, not being able to interact with fans and so much more.  Of course we asked her about the relationship between Scylla and Raelle, dished on some Season 1 spoilers and looked ahead to Season 2.  MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM...

It's not just Comic-Con week, it's more than meets the eye! This week we're talking to showrunner FJ DeSanto of the upcoming Transformers War For Cybertron: Siege series! He talks to us about why this show will please true fans and new fans alike, the unique relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron, working knowing you have a trilogy and more. WATCH TRANSFORMERS WAR FOR CYBERTRON: SIEGE BEG...

This week, being cursed is a good thing!  We're talking to director Zetna Fuentes, who was behind the camera for the first two episodes of the Netflix series Cursed.  Find out what drew her to the project, how characters like Merlin might be different than you are used to, the use of practical effects and MUCH more!  STREAM ALL 10 EPISODES OF CURSED NOW ON NETFLIX! We get back to our reviews this...

This week's show will live forever! We're talking to Greg Rucka who is the screenwriter, and also the original comic book writer, for The Old Guard. Find out what Greg says it was like going from the page to the screen, having the ability to be the screenwriter and how each character has their own part in the story. You'll also hear his hopes for a possible sequel! WATCH THE OLD GUARD STREAMING NO...

TEMPLE! NOW! We're diving in to Season 2 of Netflix's The Order with stars Louriza Tronco (Gabrielle) and Jake Manley (Jack). Hear about some of their favorite moments from the season, some behind the scenes fun and what their hopes are for a possible third season. WATCH BOTH SEASONS OF THE ORDER RIGHT NOW ON NETFLIX! We also have plenty of Nerd News to talk about with another TMNT reboot in the w...

We love Doom Patrol so much, that we decided to give you something extra this week! Hear our special interview with Abigail Shapiro, who plays Dorothy. Find out what Abigail thought about shooting those early scenes of Dorothy's backstory, her impression of how powerful Dorothy really is and how she connects with the rest of the team. She will also tease ahead at what's to come this season, and yo...

We're here to take care of your binge watching fix. We have not one but TWO amazing guests from some amazing DC TV shows. First, you'll hear from Anjelika Washington from DC's Stargirl. She talks about Beth becoming Doctor Mid-Nite, the early dynamics of the JSA and what might happen if Beth has to get physical during some of these battles. You can also hear Anjelika talk about her community and t...

Who wants to be a squire? This week we head to the kingdom of Crossing Swords from Hulu! Hear from Yvette Nicole Brown who plays Sgt. Meghan and Adam Pally who plays Broth. Yvette will talk about getting the squires ready to serve the King, why she said yes so quickly to the show and a lot more. Adam will talk to us about how fun it was to play such an unpredictable character, the creative freedom...

Looking for a great indie comic? Allow us to help point you in the direction of The Eighth! Writer and creator Adam Lawson joins us this week to talk about his new story. Hear about this blending of a math genius with ancient Sumerian armor, what other characters come into play and his very personal inspiration for this comic. Plus, hear about the campaign itself and why he chose the incentives th...

It's a big DC week on the show this week! We start with DC's Stargirl by talking to Trae Romano who plays Mike Dugan on the show. Find out what he thinks about the family dynamic, possibly finding out the family secret and possibly joining the team himself. WATCH DC'S STARGIRL ON DC UNIVERSE MONDAYS AND ON THE CW TUESDAYS AT 8PM! We close the show by talking to writer Paul Dini about The Joker 80t...

Turn on your radio and call the switchboard, because we're headed back to the 1950s! We're talking about The Vast of Night, a new sci-fi movie on Amazon Prime Video. Hear from both stars Jake Horowitz (Everett) and Sierra McCormick (Fay Crocker) about their respective characters, what it was like turning back the clock, how the movie deals with it's own mystery and so much more. Plus, they'll tell...

DC's Stargirl took flight this past week, but there is another villain that is looming for our hero! This week, we find out all about the Dragon King from the man himself, Nelson Lee. He tells us what we can expect when we see his debut in Episode 4 of the show, how he felt when he saw his suit for the first time and the most dangerous members of the Injustice Society. Plus, there is a MAJOR tease...

Things are about to get chilly, so let's go for a ride! We're talking about the new TNT series, Snowpiercer, with Katie McGuinness. She'll tell us about what it's like to play Josie Wellstead on the series, what life is like in the Tail, the connection she has with Layton and so much more. Plus, she'll even tease a surprise meeting that will happen later this season! WATCH SNOWPIERCER EVERY SUNDAY...

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and this week we're talking about a pretty hardcore mom on the show this week. Patrick Meighan joins us this week to talk about his new comic book series, She Kills. Hear about this story of a mother and daughter trying to stay alive in 1850s California, why Patrick wanted to tell this story and much more. Plus we ask Patrick about his work as a writer and...