Rebel Nerd Radio

This episode, JD & Steve take a road trip back to the 2009 movie Fanboys. They shared their overall thoughts, discussed our favorite quotes and scenes, and talked about whether or not it accurately depicted the Star Wars fandom. And of course in typical RNR fashion, we get off topic and include a conversation about cell phones and the upcoming Rebel Scum Con convention.

JD & Steve recap S1 of Maul: Shadow Lord. With multiple detours and tangents along the way, we look back at the season, discuss the animation, break down the lightsaber duels, and share our hopes for S2. We also include a conversation about the new Masters of the Universe movie. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for mo...

JD & Steve break down The Mandalorian & Grogu! We discuss overall thoughts, the transition from the small screen to the big screen, favorite moments, and supporting characters. We also dive into the film's score, speculate on the future of the franchise, and debate whether another season of The Mandalorian is still on the horizon. Also, tune in to hear the freaky alien species lap danc...

The Rebel Nerd Radio crew returns from an extended hiatus for fun and shenanigans. We chatted about Steve's missing beard, mental health awareness, plus a little bit about Maul Shadow Lord and the Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more galactic shenanigans every Tuesday at 7pm EST!

JD & Steve dive into chapters 3 & 4 of Maul: Shadow Lord with special guest Ro from Scarif Podcast. We share our overall thoughts, the stunning animation, the incredible score, and get into Maul’s deeper motives and his plans within plans. We also break down the lightsaber duels. Join us as we unpack what could become the best animated Star Wars yet! Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerd...

Welcome back to Comic Shenanigans! This time, Spencer & Steve dive into the 2000 Garth Ennis/Steve Dillon Punisher story, Welcome Back Frank. We break down the story, the artwork, the unforgettable characters, and share some of our favorite moments. Steve’s Essential Punisher Stories : Welcome Back Frank by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon Suicide Run Punisher War Journal (1988) Punisher Greg Ruck...

JD & Steve share their thoughts on the first 2 episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more galactic shenanigans every Tuesday at 7pm EST!#RebelNerdRadio #StarWars #MaulShadowLord

Rebel Nerd Radio kicks off its Browncoat Broadcast miniseries, an episode-by-episode journey of Firefly! For the debut episode, Steve is joined by Spencer to discuss their thoughts on the Serenity episode. They break down the synopsis, share their overall thoughts, and highlight their favorite characters from the episode. They also discuss the “weird” order in which the episodes originally aired a...

The usual gang of idiots celebrate their 250th episode the only way they know how - with complete and total chaos! Steve spends time trying to figure out some new streaming tech (with mixed success) while they somehow manage to squeeze in some discussion about the upcoming Darth Maul series, the latest Supergirl and Masters of the Universe trailers, and they talk briefly about MLB Opening Day. Mes...

Steve is joined by Chris to dive into the 2008 Spider-Man comic Brand New Day! They break down the creative team behind this bold new era of Spider-Man storytelling, explore the story, and take a closer look at the new villains and supporting characters. Also, they ask whether or not it works as a jumping on point for new Spider-Man readers. Let the Spidey shenanigans begin. Brand New Day: Vol. 1...

This time around we dive into Firefly - exploring the franchise, breaking down the crew of the Serenity, and discuss the show’s blend of sci-fi and old west storytelling. We also highlight our favorite episodes and in typical fashion, get off our train of thought about talk about Irish actors. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and joi...

JD & Steve travel back to the golden age of the Jedi as they dive into The High Republic Volume One - There Is No Fear. We start with a brief overview of The High Republic era, and then break down the synopsis, highlight some standout characters, and discuss how the comic fits into the larger saga. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channe...

JD & Steve dive into Doctor Aphra Volume One. They ask: Who is Chelli Aphra? Give a brief overview of the cast of characters, including the homicidal droids, and then jump into an issue-by-issue recap. From there, they shared their overall thoughts on the characters and the story. Jump in and let us know what you think about the galaxy’s chaotic archaeologist! Follow us at https://bio.link/reb...

JD & Steve return to the Starships of the Galaxy series with a discussion about ships of the underworld. From the Slave I to the Razor Crest and everything in between, we cover a bunch of ships that were operated by bounty hunters, pirates and all the scum you can handle! Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more gala...

This week, JD & Steve broke down the glorious 1980 sci-fi film Flash Gordon. We broke down the background of the character, the wonderful premise, the cast, the visuals, and of course, the amazing soundtrack. And it wouldn’t be Rebel Nerd Radio without some tangents. We shared our reactions to the brand new Mandalorian & Grogu trailer, took an unnecessary detour in the 1980s and Italian fo...

Dave, JD, and Steve are back with a brand new episode of Kryptonian Chronicles. This time they jump into Vol. 1 of Jason Aaron’s Absolute Superman - Last Dust of Krypton. They touch on the origins of the Absolute Universe and then go deep into the compelling story and the incredible artwork. Along the way, they dig into the big question: Is this version of Superman still Superman at his core? Join...

This week we take a deep dive into TIE Fighters. We break down their history, explore the many variants, and share our personal favorites. Naturally, we somehow get off course by steering the conversation toward vampire movies.  Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more galactic shenanigans every Tuesday at 7pm EST! #Star...

🦇 THE BATCAVE IS BACK! 🦇After a several month long hiatus, The Batcave returns with a new episode: The Batman Starter Pack! Blue & Steve break down our recommendations for new fans looking to jump into the world of Batman. We talk about what we feel would be good starting points as far as comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. We also catch up on the latest Batman news, preview upco...

We jump back into our Starships of the Galaxy series with a dive into the Imperial Fleet. We talk cruisers, frigates, and, of course, Star Destroyers! Fun facts, appearances, and our favorites. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more galactic shenanigans every Tuesday at 7pm EST!#StarWars #RebelNerdRadio #StarshipsOfThe...

Mutant Chronicles is back with another episode! This time, Spencer & Steve talk about the 2025 Magik series. They break down the writing, the artwork, the striking cover designs, and discuss how the series blends superhero storytelling with dark fantasy elements. Along the way, they spotlight their favorite moments, unpack the treatment of Darkchild and the Goblin Queen, and compare Magik’s jo...

JD & Steve take time to celebrate the career of Kathleen Kennedy following her departure as President of Lucasfilm. We look back on her career, her accolades, and the impact that she had on Star Wars. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more galactic shenanigans every Tuesday at 7pm EST!#StarWars #RebelNerdRadio #Kat...

We kick off our Starships of the Galaxy series with a dive into starships of the Rebel Fleet! We talked about capital ships and starfighters. Fun facts, canon appearances, and our favorites. We also got sidetracked (naturally) and had a conversation about pirates. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more galactic shenani...

Our X-Men series is back with a brand new name as we kick off our 2nd episode! This time around, Steve is joined by Cameron for a love letter to all things X-Men. The pair dive into their favorite X-Men storylines, breaking down what made these tales so iconic and what made them their favorites. They also share the first X-Men comic books they ever bought and how these stories shaped their fandom....

We kick off the new year with a discussion about Spaceballs! We share fun facts, character breakdowns, and our favorite moments and quotes. We wrap up the Spaceballs discussion with our thoughts on the upcoming sequel and what other sci-fi franchises we’d love to see get the Spaceballs parody treatment. We also addressed the rumors surrounding Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni. Ludicrous speed enga...

It’s time for our annual dose of chaos. JD & Steve close out 2025 the only way Rebel Nerd Radio knows how - with shenanigans! We look back at our favorite moments from the year, talk about what we’re most excited for in 2026, and somehow end up discussing Chinese restaurants along the way. It’s loud, it’s messy, and it’s the perfect way to ring in the new year. Follow us at https://bio.link/re...