Hipster & The Nerd & Larry

#AmberDidNothingWrong Hipster & The Nerd explores the R-rated side of superhero storytelling with a look at Season 1 of the critically-acclaimed Amazon Prime animated series, Invincible! Join Chris, Brian, and recurring guest Austin as they discuss all the various ins-and-outs that make the series so special. From its unique world building, compelling characters, and ongoing relationship drama...

I fight for truth, justice, and the American Way HOOT HOOT! Hipster & The Nerd remedies its technical difficulties with a break from the typical formula: a dramatic reading of the third draft of Batman v. Superman! Join Chris and Brian as they hone their voiceover skills by applying all kinds of different voices to the characters, examine the myriad of ways in which this draft is better than t...

Beba II got good deal at Space Infant Island Hipster & The Nerd concludes the first season (I guess?) of Rocketship Roulette with a look at two Japanese sci-fi films, the original Mothra and Message From Space! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the compelling characters, great kaiju action, and themes of exploitation and colonialism of the original Mothra. Then, stick around for a deep dive...

This Is Still The Way. Hipster & The Nerd once again dives into the Star Wars galaxy with an in-depth look at The Mandalorian Season 2! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss and debate nearly every aspect of the show's sophomore season. From Mando and Grogu's continuing journey, returning Season 1 characters, and brand new characters, to returning favorites from Clone Wars, a long-awaited (for...

This Is The Way. Hipster & The Nerd finally enters the Star Wars universe with the first season of the critically-acclaimed, fan-favorite live-action series, The Mandalorian! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the great characters of Mando and The Child, the all-star supporting cast, the excellent action, the stellar score, returning planets and creatures, and so much more. Plus, there's ple...

"Service guarantees entrance to the Battle Royale!" Hipster & The Nerd finally returns to the Rocketship Roulette with two excellent sci-fi dystopias, Starship Troopers and Battle Royale! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the spectacular effects work, propaganda parody, and satirical takedown of fascism that make Starship Troopers yet another great work of RoboCop director, Paul Verhoeven....

Who Will Wield The Shield? (Sam. It's Sam.) Hipster & The Nerd dives into the MCU once more for a look at the latest Marvel Disney+ series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss as they discuss and debate the ins-and-outs of the hit mini-series. From the dynamic of the two main leads and returning characters such as Baron Zemo and Sharon Carter, to John Walker...

It was Agatha All Along! Hipster & The Nerd takes its first foray into the MCU with a look at the critically-acclaimed Disney+ series, WandaVision! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss all the sitcom pastiches, psychological horror, fantastic performances, great action, excellent costuming, terrific music, and so on that make this series as great as it is. They'll cover everything from the ben...

MITCHELL KOMBAT! (Dun Dun Dun da da dun!) Hipster & The Nerd decides to be relevant for once by taking a look at two recently released 2021 movies, the Mortal Kombat reboot and The Mitchells vs. The Machines! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the over-the-top kills, extended lore dumps, fan service, bloated cast, and nonsensical storyline of Mortal Kombat and whether or not they make the fi...

One Last Time! Let's all board the trauma train one last ti-ime! Though it's not supposed to be, the moment that we say goodbye! Let them make Book 5 and 6, 7, and 8! Hipster & The Nerd boards the Infinity Train one more time for the latest and sadly final season, Book 4: Duet! Join Chris, Brian, and Austin as they discuss everything that makes Book 4 one of the best seasons of the show from i...

God vs. King Hipster & The Nerd returns from hiatus to conclude its Monsterverse retrospective with the recently released Godzilla vs. Kong! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss everything they liked and everything they disliked (The second part is mostly Brian) about this recent clash of Titans. The monster action, the Hollow Earth exploration, the human characters and the integration and min...

Long Live The King Hipster & The Nerd continues its trek through the Monsterverse with a look at 2019's Godzilla:King of the Monsters! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss and debate all the various elements that make this sequel better than the original. The incredible kaiju action and increased kaiju screen time, the new human characters and their story arcs, the close cut vs. wide shot styl...

God told you to get your stinking paws off me, you damn dirty ape! Hipster & The Nerd brings you the sixteenth installment of Rocketship Roulette with a discussion of God Told Me To and the original Planet of the Apes. Join Chris and Brian as they dive into the religious allegory, unfolding mystery, and police procedural structure that make God Told Me To such a unique entity of 70s horror. Th...

Big lizard and big monke. Hipster & The Nerd is celebrating the recent release of Godzilla Vs. Kong with a look back at the beginnings of the Monsterverse, Godzilla (2014) and Kong: Skull Island! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss how 2014's Godzilla was held back by its human characters and bland visuals, but found strengths in a small handful of great cast members, excellent CGI, and all t...

Let's board the trauma train AGAIN! Hipster & The Nerd, alongside returning guest Austin Martin-Williams, boards the Infinity Train once again to discuss the most thematically complex season yet, Book 3: Cult of the Conductor! Join Chris, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the dual character arcs of Grace and Simon, the toxic ideology of the Apex, returning fan-favorites, gruesome deaths, and s...

Like, Scooby-Doo, where's Tony's Dad? Hipster & The Nerd's fifteenth Rocketship Roulette has arrived with a look at two films on near opposite ends of the spectrum, Xtro and Scooby-Doo (2002)! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the family drama and cosmic sci-fi weirdness of Xtro. Afterwards, be sure to stick around as they dive head first into the troubled production, surprisingly great cas...

Come on, Travel Friends! Let's board the Trauma Train! Hipster & The Nerd continues its trek through the Infinity Train with a look at the show's spectacular sophomore season, Book 2: Cracked Reflection! Join Chris, Brian, and special guest Austin as they discuss the creative cars, expanded lore, brutal deaths, hysterical gags, and compelling character arcs that make this season so great. List...

The tomatoes are already here! You're next! Hipster & The Nerd's fourteenth Rocketship Roulette looks at two different sides of the B-movie homage coin, the 1978 remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the masterful horror and suspense of Body Snatchers, aided by its fantastic score and terrifying creature design. Then, s...

All aboard the trauma train! Choo choo! Hipster & The Nerd climbs aboard the Infinity Train to discuss the critically-acclaimed, fan-favorite animated series' first season, The Perennial Child! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the fantastic characters, creative settings, powerful themes, and everything else that makes this groundbreaking show so amazing. Unless you wanna be an idiot, like...

Eat dirt, Satan! Hipster & The Nerd brings you the thirteenth Rocketship Roulette covering two quirky horror sequels, Child's Play 2 and Alleluia!: The Devil's Carnival! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the themes of PTSD and foster care, the creative kills, and the bizarre inconsistencies of Child's Play 2. Then, stick around as they dive into the banger soundtrack, morally complex storyl...

Godzilla Vs. The Unbearable Dune & The Eternal Legend of the Last Dragon in Soho Hipster & The Nerd looks at the year ahead with a discussion of the most anticipated movies of 2021! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss epic blockbusters like Godzilla Vs. Kong, Dune, The Suicide Squad, Black Widow, and Spider-Man 3, as well as intriguing indie films like Last Night in Soho, The Tomorrow War...

Morgan is very dangerous when he's Satan. Hipster & The Nerd is back with more Rocketship Roulette, this time with a discussion of two short but sweet horror comedies, The Old Dark House and The Devil's Carnival! Join Chris and Brian as they dive into the vibrant characters, snappy dialogue, brilliant performances, and influential haunted house aesthetics of the 1930s classic, The Old Dark Hou...

Birds of Prey (And The Truthful Emancipation of One Diana Prince) Hipster & The Nerd concludes its DCEU-trospective (until the Snyder Cut) with two fantastic female-fronted films, Birds of Prey and Wonder Woman 1984! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the Neon John Wick charming, funny, action-packed, gal pal romp that is Birds of Prey (& The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)...

Ralph Bakshi gave me nightmares about The Tall Man.. Hipster & The Nerd kicks off 2021 with a new Rocketship Roulette discussing two movies that are definitely.........about...............stuff. Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the freeform, abstract, often uncomfortable yet historically significant work that is Ralph Bakshi's Heavy Traffic. Then stick around as they discuss the coming-of-...

The Shazamily lives in a society. Hipster & The Nerd closes out 2020 with Part 5 of the DCEU-trospective, raw and uncut! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the unabashed silliness and grounded raw emotion that make Shazam the best DC film. Then stick around as they journey into the DC Elseworlds with Joker, a movie that is fine but thinks it's groundbreaking. Close this terrible year off rig...