Frantic Nerdcast

The boys are back for Episode 116, and Zach is kicking things off with a massive rant about the absolute disaster that was the Pokémon 30th Anniversary pre-order drop. From major Australian retailers testing the waters with scalper-level pricing to website crashes forcing collectors to check out one item at a time, it was a total mess. Once the rage settles, the guys dive into a massive pop cultur...

In Episode 115, the boys sit down to rant about the state of next-gen gaming and celebrate the golden era of cinema. We kick things off by venting our frustrations over Sony and the push toward disc-less, all-digital consoles. Between inflated store prices, mandatory multi-gigabyte day-one updates, and upcoming AI-driven hardware shortages, are modern consoles shooting themselves in the foot? We b...

With Brock out traveling the wilderness this week, the dynamic duo teams up to deliver a jam-packed episode of nerdy deep dives. The guys kick things off with a countdown to PAX Australia before losing their minds over Stonemaier Games' newly announced title, Duel of Melok—an ambitious asymmetrical game allowing Scythe and Expeditions systems to battle head-to-head. Then, they step into the design...

In this episode we chat, Masters of the Universe, Mortal Kombat II, Michael, Send Help, Pokemon Giveaway and much much more.

Welcome to Episode 112 of the Frantic Nerdcast! Brock is back and recovered from the family sickness, and we are diving headfirst into a massive week of TCG drama, book reviews, tabletop gaming, and a heavy dose of TV nostalgia. In this episode, we go on a much-needed rant about the absolute chaos surrounding recent Pokémon TCG drops (seriously, pick your act up, community!) and look ahead to the...

Welcome to episode 111 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, we’re diving deep into our current reads, watches, and gaming obsessions. We discuss the latest in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, our thoughts on Monster Hunter NYC, and get hyped for the new X-Men '97 season 2 trailer. Plus, we’re talking all things TCG, including the exciting Cataclysm Arcade Kickstarter and a major giveaway announceme...

We hit Episode 110! This week on the Frantic Nerdcast, the boys are celebrating two and a half years of broadcasting by diving headfirst into a massive week of tabletop, book, and screen media. First up, Brock accepts a challenge and begins the notorious name-dumping slog of the Warhammer 40k Horus Heresy books, while simultaneously tearing through the back half of Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8. The...

Welcome back to another frantic episode! In Episode 109 of the Frantic Nerdcast, we are diving deep into the massive television finales, upcoming gaming news, and the latest drops in the Trading Card Game (TCG) world. First up, we are breaking down the action-packed release of Devil May Cry Season 2 from Adi Shankar. From the jaw-dropping Virgil vs. Dante fights to that incredible, heavy-hitting s...

In this weeks Episode, the team talks 2 Player Boardgames and which ones you should get. Aj Chats the new HBO Show Rooster, starring Steve Carrell and also the new Prime show Young Sherlock. Aj Shows of his latest Pokémon painting, which is part of his 151 Pokémon painting challenge. Support the Show: 🛒 Grab a copy of Monsters at War by emailing: franticnerdcast@gmail.com. 🌐 Visit our website fo...

Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! In episode 107, the crew dives deep into the addictive world of audiobooks (or "audio plays"), a massive new art project, and the latest from the MCU on Disney+. We start with a heavy discussion on Dungeon Crawler Carl and the unmatched voice acting of Jeff Hayes. We also explore the difference between standard audiobooks and full-scale audio dramas like The S...

Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! In episode 102, the crew returns after a short break to dive deep into everything nerdy. We kick things off with an exclusive look at a brand-new solo survival board game prototype set on Mars—featuring astronauts, monoliths, and oxygen hazards. If you're an anime fan, we’ve got you covered with deep dives into Hell’s Paradise Season 2, the world-building of J...

Welcome back to the Frantic Nerd Cast! In Episode 105, the boys are back from their chaotic golf trip to recap all the action, injuries, and hilarious punishments. From back spasms to walking par-fives backwards, find out who actually took home the trophy (and who just got their KFC first).  In this episode, we dive deep into: The Golf Trip Recap: A look at the "punishment rounds," including mango...

Welcome to Episode 104 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, the crew is fresh (or maybe not so fresh) from their bi-annual golf trip and ready to tackle the complicated legacy of the "Reboot". In this episode: The Golf Trip Recap: We talk about the "Trophy of Destiny," 72-hole charity marathons, and the creative punishments waiting for Brock on the course. Reboots That Worked: A deep dive into why...

Welcome to Episode 103 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, we are tackling a massive topic: Anime Adaptations. We break down the hits, the misses, and the reboots that should have stayed in the vault. In this episode: The Best Adaptations: We discuss why Alice in Borderland is a masterpiece of game-to-screen storytelling and explore the high-tier action of the Rurouni Kenshin films. The Controvers...

Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! In Episode 102, the boys are back from Bali and diving straight into the biggest news in nerd culture. We kick things off with the massive announcement of a new Firefly animated series set between the original show and Serenity, plus the news that Wheel of Time is getting the animation treatment. We also break down the staggering success of the Cyberpunk TCG o...

In this episode we chat TV shows that went for a long time, but got better with age, we chat the amazingness that is Dungeon Crawler Carl, Upcoming Kickstarters and much more.   Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franticnerdcast/ Ajs Insta - https://www.instagram.com/weirdartbyaj/ Brocks Insta - https:/...

Hello and welcome to our 100th EPISODE. That's right we have made it to 100 episodes. In this very special episode, we chat about the lacklustre Pokémon 30th announcements, The unforgettable show Blood Drive from SyFy, Season 2 of One piece and talk all about our brand new game Monsters at War. Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram -...

In this episode we chat Which Cartoon characters would be the best in a zombie apocalypse, Is nostalgia ruining the hobby, Pokemon's anniversary, News and Rumours and much, much more.

In this episode we chat Absolute Batman, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Fringe, Stargate, Witchblade, The Darkness, Gundam TCG, Pokemon tcg, Honey Don't, Wonderman, Tron Ares, Anaconda and much, much more.

In this episode we chat the craziness of TCG prices by stores, Live streaming Zelda, Our New Pokémon Challenge, The new World of Warcraft expansion and Sophie Turner as the new Tomb Raider.

In this Frantic episode we chat Dungeon Crawler Carl, Highlander reboots and the originals The Apple+ series Hijack and much much more.

In this episode Aj and Brock chat about Man-Goat and Bunny-Man from Zenascope Comics, Star Trek Starfleet Academy, HoloLive TCG, The Last Ronin Cancellation, Darth Maul Trailer, Stormlight archives, Dungeon Crawler Carl and much more.

#strangerthings5 #pokemon #megaevolution Frantc Nercast is back in 2026 and we have an episode for you. In this one we Talk news, We chat Stranger things Season 5, We talk Pokemon Mega Evolutions set and we interview  @Viking_collects  about how the challange went

In this episode the team chats about their top 5 tv shows and movies from 2025. have a listen and see if you fav meets our top 5s.

In this episode we chat about our most anticipated movies and tv shows of 2026.