Monkey Nut Punch - The Podcast

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 387, where DC faces box office questions, Tom Hardy is heading back to MobLand, and Fast & Furious prepares for the end of an era. NEWS DC responds after Supergirl opens weaker than expected at the box office. Is this a genuine warning sign for the new DC Universe, or is the reaction being overblown? Tom Hardy is returning for MobLand Seas...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 386, where Marvel keeps us guessing, fantasy gets a fresh adaptation, and one comedy legend isn't finished just yet. NEWS The identity of the true villain in Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains tightly under wraps, with Marvel continuing to keep fans guessing. Peacock officially orders a Dungeon Crawler Carl television series from Seth MacFarlan...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 385, where rumours, cancellations, franchise futures, and fan campaigns collide. NEWS Slow Horses Season 6 gets a first look and an official start date as Gary Oldman's spy thriller continues its impressive run. The BBC's hit mystery series Ludwig releases a first look at Season 2 ahead of its summer return. Amazon MGM's boss discusses the fut...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 384, where the future of Spider-Man, Superman, Harry Potter, and Stargate all collide in one packed episode. NEWS Tom Holland discusses setting up the next generation of Spider-Man heroes and hopes to mentor a future wall-crawler just as Robert Downey Jr. helped him. New details from DC's upcoming Superman: Man of Tomorrow reveal Lex Luthor's...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 383, where cancelled plans, returning stars, and franchise uncertainty dominate the headlines. NEWS Reports suggest Tom Hardy is in talks to return for another season of MobLand, with Helen Mirren publicly showing her support. A brand-new Sherlock Holmes project is in development, focusing on what is being described as the greatest villain in...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 382, where regenerations make less sense than ever, Spider-Man goes noir, and Star Wars reminds everyone it can still dominate the box office. NEWS Ncuti Gatwa jokes about the possibility of Doctor Who regenerating into Billie Piper, admitting he doesn't really understand what's happening either. Amazon's Spider-Noir arrives, with Nicolas Cage...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 381, where Hollywood once again proves no franchise ever truly dies. NEWS The search for the next James Bond officially begins as auditions kick off for the new 007. Who’s got the swagger to survive the role? Aaron Paul joins Fallout Season 3, adding even more firepower to Amazon’s expanding wasteland universe. Reacher scores an early Season 5...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 380, where reboots keep surviving, legacy franchises evolve, and Netflix refuses to let Hawkins rest. NEWS Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is officially renewed for Season 2 at Netflix — the spin-off train keeps rolling. Andy Serkis says Viggo Mortensen is reportedly “delighted” that Jamie Dornan has been chosen to play Aragorn in The Hunt for...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 379, where franchises are rebooting, retconning, and occasionally pulling the plug. NEWS A new RoboCop series finally gets the green light at Amazon Studios — can the franchise work on TV? After a legal battle with Lucasfilm, Gina Carano is reportedly in talks for a Star Wars comeback. Star Wars may be taking its first steps toward retconning...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 378, where the biggest franchises in entertainment are quietly gearing up for their next move. NEWS Paramount officially confirms a new Star Trek movie, but keeps details locked down — what direction could the franchise take next? Amazon MGM says the search for the next James Bond is ongoing, promising a careful and respectful approach to cast...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 377, where studios cut back in one breath… and double down on franchises in the next. NEWS J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot faces major downsizing — what does this mean for one of Hollywood’s most high-profile production companies? Extraction 3 is officially in the works at Netflix, with Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba returning for another round. Rumour...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 376, where legacy franchises get reshuffled, revived, and dragged back into the spotlight. NEWS A new Lord of the Rings film confirms a major character recast — bold move or risky gamble for such an iconic role? HBO boss Casey Bloys confirms Harry Potter Season 2 is already being written, with plans to avoid long gaps between seasons. Spacebal...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 375, where creative decisions raise eyebrows, franchises shift direction, and some shows don’t make it out alive. NEWS Stephen Colbert is reportedly set to write a new Lord of the Rings film — unexpected choice or secretly perfect fit? Ryan Coogler’s X-Files pilot casts Himesh Patel alongside Danielle Deadwyler — a serious step toward reviving...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 374, where some franchises soar… and others crash before they even get off the ground. NEWS Paradise is officially renewed for Season 3 at Hulu — clearly doing something right. New details emerge on Chloé Zhao’s failed Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, including the surprising lack of screen time for Sarah Michelle Gellar. What went wrong? Spid...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 373, where nostalgia takes a hit, rumours run wild, and some classic franchises might be circling back. NEWS Sarah Michelle Gellar confirms she’s “really sad” the long-discussed Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot has officially been cancelled. A Star Trek showrunner teases a potential new spin-off that could revisit one of the franchise’s most ic...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 371, where monsters evolve, video games invade prestige TV, and Marvel keeps swinging. NEWS Fresh rumoured plot leaks for Godzilla x Kong: Supernova suggest Kong might be getting yet another upgrade. Necessary escalation… or franchise inflation? An “outstanding” sci-fi thriller hailed as a masterclass in tension gets an exciting new-season upd...

Lots of Technical Issues this week and my audio when out  Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 371, where legacy franchises, studio power moves, and long-running shows all face the spotlight. NEWS Slow Horses drops a bombshell in Season 5, and a cast member hints there’s still much more to uncover about Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb. Bob Iger is reportedly stepping down as Disney CE...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 370, where long-running franchises show their cracks — and sometimes just admit it out loud. NEWS Mark Ruffalo finally confirms whether The Hulk will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, putting months of speculation to rest. For All Mankind Season 5 gets a confirmed release date, a first look, and a surprise The Killing reunion. A new rumour claims...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 369, where long-running franchises face reality checks and studios redraw the map. NEWS A major Star Wars boss departs after steering the franchise through its controversial reboot era. What does this actually mean for the future? Matt Smith’s upcoming Star Wars movie is said to be taking inspiration from Stranger Things — tone shift or trend-...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 368, where leaks spiral, rumours implode, and legacy franchises keep arguing with themselves. NEWS Godzilla Minus Zero locks in a November release date — the King is marching back to cinemas. The internet convinces itself a secret Stranger Things finale exists… except it doesn’t. We break down the “Conformity Gate” myth and how fans talked the...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 367, where endings don’t really end and franchises just keep multiplying. NEWS The Duffer Brothers reveal a Stranger Things spinoff set in a new town, with new characters, and a whole new corner of the universe. Is this smart expansion or brand overreach? Bad news for fans of Pluribus — Apple TV+ confirms a disappointing delay for Season 2, ra...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 366, where franchises refuse to die and creators insist they’re right. NEWS Apple TV+ and Legendary expand the Monsterverse with a Young Lee Shaw series starring Wyatt Russell — prequels are the new sequels. The Fallout video game boss confirms Season 3 of the Amazon series is already being written, alongside new in-game storylines. This machi...

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast, Episode 365 — where franchises live, die, and occasionally get rebooted out of spite. NEWS Ruth Wilson’s “gripping” British thriller from the Slow Horses boss confirms a return with a brand-new twisted mystery — prestige TV still doing it properly. 28 Years Later 3 gets a major update, with Cillian Murphy involved again after an “electric” response to...

Welcome to Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 364, where the entertainment world seems to be speed-running madness this week. NEWS Doctor Who showrunner promises a 2026 Christmas special so wild it left BBC execs “jaws agape.” Bold or bonkers? Let's dissect. Men in Black 5 officially in development at Sony — is there any juice left in the neuralyzer? Netflix drops $72 billion to buy Warner Bros’ f...

Welcome back to Episode 363 of Monkey Nut Punch — grab a cuppa and settle in for another wild ride through the madness of pop-culture, trailers and reviews  NEWS Amazon greenlights a brand-new Stargate series — what this means for the franchise and fans old and new.  EW.com +1 Avatar: Fire and Ash — could this be the final chapter in the Avatars saga? We dissect the talk from director James Camero...