Not Quite Nerds

🎙️ Episode 42: What If… DC Finally Gets a Win? 🌌🦸‍♀️ This week, the Nerds briefly step up to the plate with a quick chat about Jackie Robinson ⚾ before diving headfirst back into the multiverse. We break down What If...? Season 2, including that wonderfully chaotic Happy Hogan episode 🍩💥, and discuss whether the series still delivers on its multiversal promise. Meanwhile, Luch throws out the...

🎙️ Episode 41: What If… Matt Bought the Odeon Pass? 🕷️🍿 This week, the Nerds dive into Marvel’s What If…? Season 1 and explore all the alternate-universe chaos, surprises, and standout moments from Marvel’s animated multiverse. 🌌 We also tackle the impossible question: 🕸️ Which Spider-Man is the best Spider-Man? (Yes, friendships may be tested.) And then comes the ultimate summer debate… 🍿 Is i...

🎙️ Episode 40: Star Wars Special – The Force, The Phantom & Thanos?! 🌌✨ This week, the Nerds head to a galaxy far, far away for a full Star Wars special. We debate the quality of Episode I: The Phantom Menace an underrated gem or still a tough watch? 👀 Dive into the mysteries of the Force, break down lightsaber colours and what they really mean, and ask the all-important question: 👉 How wo...

🎙️ Episode 39: Vampires, Variants & Toy Controversy 🎙️ This week, the Nerds sink their teeth into the later entries of the Blade trilogy with Blade II and Blade: Trinity 🧛‍♂️ do they hold up, or should they stay buried? We also jump through time and timelines with both seasons of Loki ⏳ breaking down the highs, the twists, and what it all means for the wider Marvel universe. Meanwhile, Luch...

🎙️ Flashback Episode: Marvel Madness – Jessica Jones, S.H.I.E.L.D. & Ultron 🔁🦸‍♀️ This week, we rewind the tape and dive back into Mallory’s Marvel-ous Madness from Episodes 6 & 7 — revisiting some key moments from the journey so far. We’re talking: 🕵️‍♀️ Jessica Jones 🛡️ Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2 🤖 Avengers: Age of Ultron What did we think then… and how do those takes hold up now...

This week, the Nerds dive into the back catalogue of Kevin Smith, from cult classics to chaotic curiosities, breaking down what we love, why his films still resonate, and… what some of us have somehow never seen. 👀 From Clerks to the weird and wonderful corners of his filmography, we celebrate the man who made talking an art form and turned loitering into cinema. It’s nostalgia, debates, and a wh...

🎙️ Episode 36: Baseball Tangents & HBO Max 🎙️ This week… things go completely off the rails. 😅 Before we even get started, Matt and Luch fall into possibly the biggest tangent yet, somehow ending up deep in “Yankin’ Off” territory and talking baseball ⚾ (don’t ask… just listen). Eventually, Mallory joins to restore some order (or at least supervise the chaos 👀), and we shift gears to talk a...

🎙️ Episode 35: Dark Phoenix Shock, Endgame Comparisons & Trailer Reactions 🎙️ This week in the Nerdverse, things get spicy. 🔥 Mallory wraps up Runaways and then dives into a bold comparison between X-Men: Dark Phoenix and Avengers: Endgame — and let’s just say… her take on Dark Phoenix might be the most shocking part of the episode. 👀😳 Meanwhile, Matt and Luch revisit Daredevil Season 1 and...

🎙️ Episode 34: Marvel Madness Flashback – Back to the Beginning 🔁🦸‍♀️ This week, we rewind the clock and revisit Mallory’s Marvel-ous Madness from Episodes 4 & 5 — the early days where opinions were formed, surprises were had, and the journey really began. Like a classic “previously on…” episode, we dive back into those first reactions, hot takes, and moments that set the tone for everything...

🎙️ Episode 33: SHIELD Surprises, One Piece Preview & Firefly Fallout 🎙️ This week in the Nerdverse, expectations are flipped on their head… 👀 We’re genuinely surprised by Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Seasons 6 & 7 — but is it a welcome return to form or something else entirely? 🦸‍♂️✨ We also set sail with a preview of One Piece Season 2 🏴‍☠️ and what we’re hoping to see next from the Grand L...

Mallory has ploughed through a load of... Mallory’s Marvel-ous Madness this week, and we’re finally hitting some of Marvel’s biggest moments. 🦸‍♀️ That means asking the big question: 💥 Does Avengers: Infinity War still hold up? Along the way we also dive into: 🚀 Firefly is coming back? 📚 X-Rated X-Factor and some surprising Star Trek comics 📺 And whether Netflix’s Marvel shows managed to end...

🎙️ Episode 31: Punisher, Firefly Mysteries & Comic Book Dreams 🎙️ The Nerds are back for another round of chaos, tangents, and deep dives. This week in Mallory’s Marvel-ous Madness, we take on The Punisher Season 2; does Frank Castle go out with a bang or a whimper? 💀 We also dig into: 🚀 The Firefly mystery — why does this show still loom so large in nerd culture? 🩺 The possible Scrubs rebo...

🎙️ Episode 30: Marvel Madness, Stranger Things & Franchise Futures 🎙️ Thirty episodes in and the chaos is still strong. 💥 This week in Mallory’s Marvel-ous Madness, we tackle: 🏃‍♀️ Runaways Season 2 👿 Daredevil Season 3 (yes, we have thoughts) We also step into the shadows with Stranger Things: The First Shadow 👀 and ask the big question: 👉 Which franchise is about to have a GREAT year… a...

🎙️ Episode 29: Street-Level Supes, Spider-Noir Hopes & A Traitorous Pick 🎙️ Despite some heroic battles with technical gremlins ⚙️😅, the team pushes through to bring you another packed episode of Nerdverse chaos. This week we dive into: 👊 Luke Cage Season 2 — does Harlem’s hero stick the landing? 🐉 Iron Fist Season 2 — improvement or more frustration? 🕸️ Our hopes and expectations for Spide...

🎙️ Episode 28: Marvel Madness — The Flashback Episode 🔁🦸‍♀️ With Matt unfit to cast this week 🤧, we take a trip back through time and revisit Mallory’s Marvelous Madness journey from the very beginning. Like a classic TV flashback episode, we rewind to our early conversations about Marvel’s shared universe, first reactions, bold predictions, and the takes that started it all. 👀✨ What’s change...

🎙️ Episode 27: The Team’s Back — Cloak & Dagger, Trek Academy & Marvel Futures 🎙️ The full team is back together and there’s a LOT to catch up on! This week we dive into Cloak & Dagger, share our thoughts on Star Trek: Academy, and talk through the hype (and confusion 👀) around Wonder Man. We also take a detour into the world of sitcoms with the Scrubs reboot, what we hope works, what...

🎙️ Episode 26: Marvel Madness Highs, Lows & Icy Absences ❄️🦸‍♀️ With Luch lost somewhere in an arctic winterland 🥶, Mallory and Matt hold down the fort and take a moment to reflect on Mallory’s Marvel-ous Madness so far calling out the worst entries to date and teasing the best still to come. 👀🔥 Of course, we don’t stay on track for long. There’s a quick whip-round of the latest nerd news,...

🎙️ Episode 25: Back to Normal – Marvel Madness, Trek, Who & a New Pick 🎙️ Normality has (mostly) returned to the Nerdverse! 😌   This week, we check back in on Mallory’s Marvel-ous Madness, with thoughts on The Punisher, Runaways, and confirmation that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is still very much ongoing. 🦸‍♀️🔥   We also spend time in familiar territory with Star Trek and Doctor Who, because so...

🎙️ Episode 24: Stranger Things, Split Opinions & A Mysterious Extra 👾⚡ The Nerds look back at the final episodes of Stranger Things and things get… tense. 😬 There’s dissent in the ranks, strong opinions are thrown around, and for once, the Nerdverse isn’t in total agreement. Can the rift be healed? Is it actually okay to have different takes on a beloved show? (Spoiler: probably… but emotio...

🎙️ Episode 23: Looking Ahead to 2026 – Hype, Hope & Healthy Skepticism 🚀 Mallory is back, and the Nerds are officially looking forward! This week, we talk about what we’re most excited for in 2026  and what we’re a little… less excited about. 👀 From Marvel and DC to the future of Star Trek, we break down the projects that have us buzzing, the ones we’re cautiously watching, and the franchise...

🎆🎙️ Episode 22: Home Alone, Avengers Teasers & Blockbuster Memories 🎙️🎆 With Mallory away, Luch and Matt are left home alone to ring in the New Year — and things get delightfully nostalgic. The duo break down their thoughts on the first teaser for Avengers: Doomsday 👀💥: what it hints at, what it hides, and what has us cautiously excited. Then it’s a trip back in time as they reflect on the...

🎄🎙️ Staff Picks & 2025 Reflections 🎙️🎄 It’s Christmas Day and the final episode of 2025, so we’re closing out the year the only way we know how by looking back at every Staff Pick we’ve made this year. 📚🎬 What surprised us? What stuck with us? And which picks are we still thinking about long after the credits rolled? It’s a cozy, nostalgic wrap-up filled with nerdy reflections, festive vib...

🎄🎙️ This Week in the Nerdverse: Christmas Chaos & Nerdy Reflections 🎙️🎄 This week, we’re getting into the holiday spirit with some Christmas movie recommendations to see you through the festive season; whether you’re after comfort, chaos, or pure nostalgia. 🍿✨ We also take a moment to reflect on 2025, before things get delightfully silly with: 🎁 Marvel Secret Santa — who’s gifting thought...

🎙️ Episode 19: Marvel Madness Returns, Warner Bros Chaos & Tangents Galore ⚡🦸‍♂️🎬 The trio is BACK. Luch, Mal, and Matt reunited for another round of nerdy chaos! This week in Mallory’s Marvel Madness, we dive into: 🕷️ Venom – Did it bite or delight? ⚡ Thor: Ragnarok – A cinematic glow-up for the God of Thunder 👑 Inhumans – Yes… we watched it. Yes… we have thoughts. Many thoughts. But the...

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into Stranger Things Season 5 (Part 1) unpacking every tense moment, emotional punch, and upside-down twist so far. And because it wouldn’t be Not Quite Nerds without it… we go all-in on our wildest theories about where the season might head next. Some make sense. Some are unhinged. All are very us. Grab your Eggos, it’s theory time.   #StrangerThings #Stranger...