Not Quite Nerds

🎙️ 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...

🎙️ Episode 17: Marvel Madness Levels Up & Stranger Things Deep Dive 🕷️⚔️⚡ Mallory’s Marvel-ous Madness is finally hitting the good stuff and this week she’s diving into Deadpool and Spider-Man: Homecoming! Did she love them? Did she yell at them? Did she cry? (…probably.) Then we switch gears and go full nerd mode with a deep dive into Stranger Things so far, the characters, the twists, the h...

🎙️ Episode 16: Marvel Madness, Musical Alternatives & A Touch of Who 🎶🦸‍♀️ With Luch out of action, Matt and Mallory hold down the fort as we dive back into Mallory’s Marvel Madness progress, which heroes impressed, which didn’t, and who made her yell at the screen this week. 👀🔥 But that’s not all! With Wicked: For Good dominating the weekend, our Nerds throw out alternative musical recomm...

This week in the Nerdverse, we check back in on Mallory’s Marvel-ous Madness and find out what she really thinks about The Defenders - does the team-up deliver or fall flat? 👊😅 Then it’s time for our brand-new game: “Did Mallory Cry?” 😭🎬 (Place your bets now, the odds may surprise you.) We wrap things up with some Staff Picks you won’t want to miss, from comics to comfort watches and everythin...

🗽 Episode 14: Mallory Takes Manhattan (Comic Con Edition!) 🎉 This week, the Nerdverse goes full con mode as Mallory takes us through her adventures at New York Comic Con! 🎟️✨ From epic panels and celebrity encounters to the best cosplay, chaotic crowds, and unforgettable moments, she’s spilling all the geeky details straight from the heart of NYCC. 🤩💥 Matt and Luch live vicariously through he...

🎃 Episode 13: Spooky Streams, Marvel Madness & Tangent Terror 👻 It’s Halloween in the Nerdverse! 🕸️🎙️ This week, the gang helps Luch get into the spooky spirit by picking out the perfect Halloween TV shows to binge, from eerie classics to modern chill-fests. 📺🧛‍♀️ Of course, Mallory continues her Marvel-ous Madness journey 🦸‍♀️, and we take our traditional detour (or three) into chaotic t...

Mallory’s back on her Marvel-ous Madness mission, and this week, she checks off eight more titles from her ever-growing watchlist! 🦸‍♀️🎬 But things get spicy when she drops a controversial take on Blade 🧛‍♂️😱 will Matt and Luch agree, or will chaos ensue? (Spoiler: it’s us, so chaos definitely ensues.) Of course, we also wander into a few tangents along the way, because what’s a Not Quite Nerd...

🛸 Episode 11: Doctor Who 101 – Mal’s Top 10 for New Whovians 💙 With Luch still away, Matt takes the opportunity to dive deep into the Doctor Who universe with Mal, and she’s had no time to prepare! From timey-wimey classics to emotional gut punches, Mal shares her Top 10 episodes to introduce new fans to Doctor Who, and explains why each one deserves a spot on your watchlist. 👩‍🚀⏳ It’s a love...

🎙️ Episode 10: Con Plans, Artist Tips & A Bit of Who 🎙️ With Luch away, Matt and Mal take the helm for a slightly more chaotic adventure through the Nerdverse! 🗽 Mallory runs through the panels she’s booked for New York Comic Con, and Matt shares his pro tips for surviving Artist Alley like a true con veteran. 🎨✨ And because it’s us, there’s also a little detour into Doctor Who talk, becaus...

🔥 Episode 9: Street Heroes, Star Wars What-Ifs & Sci-Fi Deep Cuts 🔥 This week in the Nerdverse: 👊 We throw down with Daredevil Season 2 — did it live up to the hype? 🛡️ We head to Harlem with Luke Cage Season 1 and talk about what made it stand out in Marvel’s Netflix era. 🌌 We explore the Star Wars “What Ifs” we’d love to see — because let’s face it, the galaxy far, far away has endless p...

🦇 Episode 8: Best Batman, Big Sales & Bigger Tangents 🦇 Who really is the best Batman? 🤔 From Keaton to Pattinson, we put on the cowl and dive into one of nerd culture’s most heated debates. We also break down the latest buzz around a potential Warner Bros. sale 🏢💸 , and what it could mean for the future of our favourite franchises. For this week’s Staff Pick, Matt pitches a comic you nee...

This week the Nerds ask: Why is horror so deeply linked with nerd culture? From classic monsters to modern slashers, we dive into the spooky side of fandom. 🧛‍♂️👻 Mallory also serves up her latest Marvel Madness update 🦸‍♀️ with plenty of hot takes along the way. And, true to form, we wander down some massive tangents (because what’s the Nerdverse without a little chaos?). It’s creepy, it’s gee...

🎙️ Episode 6: Private Eyes, Puppet Capes & Super Chaos 🎙️ This week in the Nerdverse, things get a little wild… 🕵️‍♀️ Jessica Jones – We dig into Season 1 of Marvel’s gritty PI thriller, exploring what makes it one of the darkest and most compelling stories in the MCU’s corner of Netflix. 🧸 Superhero Muppet Swap – Which comic book movie would be infinitely better if all but one character were...

🔥 Episode 5: Daredevil, Comic Con & One Piece 🔥 Our Nerds dive headfirst into the gritty streets of Marvel’s Daredevil Season 1 🕶️, and spoiler alert: Mal finally discovers just how good it really is! 👊 We also break down the biggest reveals and panels that caught our attention at New York Comic Con 2023 🎤✨, plus circle back to One Piece 🏴‍☠️ after Matt’s passionate recommendation in Epi...

Seventeen years later… is Ben Affleck’s Daredevil actually better than we remember? 👀 We revisit the red suit, the rooftop brooding, and decide if time has been kind. Of course, we can’t forget I Am Groot 🌱 (adorable, always) and Elektra (…still not good, sorry Elektra 😬). Plus, we take a look at the many performers who’ve pulled off the ultimate comic book flex: appearing in multiple universes...

This week, we blast off into the cosmos with a double feature: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 & 2! 🎶🪐 From killer soundtracks to found-family feels, we break down what makes the Guardians stand out in the Marvel galaxy. But that’s not all, we’re talking Star Trek LEGO (yes, it’s a coming 🖖🧱), plus Mal’s Staff Pick: an American’s bold pitch for one of the UK’s greatest sci-fi shows. 🇬🇧✨ It...

This week, we swing headfirst into The Amazing Spider-Man and ask the big question: Are superhero movies losing their spark? We share our hopes (and mild fears) for a Buffy revival, and Matt makes his case for why every Nerdverse citizen needs to watch one of the most beloved anime series of the past 30 years. Spoiler: he brought charts. From capes to stakes to overpowered protagonists,  it’s all...

Seventeen years in the making, a friendship born from a shared love of geekdom. From late-night debates to midnight releases, our bond has only grown deeper. Now, each week, we dive into the swirling cosmos of pop culture, unpacking the latest in film, TV, games, and the many nuances that make up our corner of the Nerdverse. Welcome to your new favourite ritual.