The Cultured Nerd Podcast

Michael and Taylor sit down and discuss the current state of DC Films, the reports that the 10 year plan is done, Zack Snyder seemingly tweeting a goodbye to the franchise, and James Gunn calling out scoopers for saying they have the inside track on something that he believes they clearly dont.

Michael and Taylor sit down and discuss the impact Kevin Conroy had on the Batman community. Celebrating his everlasting impact and the man who became the definitive Batman for many around the world.

Michael and Taylor sit down with Andrew List aka AListProductiuons, the writer and director of the upcoming fan film Superman Solar.  Along with the Superman Solar talk, we sit down and discuss Man of Steel, Zack Snyder, and even Jason Momoa's recent social media antics.

Taylor and Michael sit down with Storytime Podcast's host David and discuss the original plans for George Lucas' trilogy that he planned and considered doing after he wrapped up the prequel trilogy.

With his new movie, The Pay Day, right around the corner, Actor Sam Benjamin sits down with Taylor Murphy and discusses the film, his prior work on Peaky Blinders, Zack Snyder's Justice League, and his goal to still wear a Green Lantern ring in the future.

Superman is back and now finally Henry Cavill has talked about the big news thanks to Josh Horowitz and his Happy Sad Confused Podcast. But in the wake of celebrating Superman's return, Henry shocks the internet and departs The Witcher, a show he was previously all in for. Michael and Taylor sit down and discuss the news.

It seems its been a crazy last 24 hours for DC fans as only yesterday Henry Cavill formally announced his return, then only a few hours ago it was made official that DC Studios will be run by none other than James Gunn and Peter Safran. Michael and Taylor sit down and discuss it.

With Black Adam only a few days away, it seems that the hype train has officially left the station at the DC/WBD office as a massive article dropped at THR showcasing a LOT of information from behind the scenes, so what did we learn? Michael and Taylor sit down and discuss it.

In this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and discuss the news that broke confirming Henry Cavill will 100% cameo in Black Adam, but we also sit down and discuss the trouble news that a very vocal minority of fans are now threatening to boycott the film and we discuss why that is not only a bad idea, but could spell doom for the DC franchise as a whole.   Also joining the show...

This week Michael and Taylor sit down with Dawson of the 4Nerds and discuss the recent news of Joe Manganiello allegedly returning to the DCEU as Deathstroke from scooper DanielRPK. They also sit down and discuss the latest Gundam series that just premiered this past Sunday, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, and what they both think of Andor now that the season is 1/3 of the way in.

This week Michael and Taylor sit down and discuss the recent rumors, that infamous "leaked" image, and other recent rumors regarding Henry Cavill being 100% back as Superman and appearing in Black Adam. Do you believe the rumors? Lets discuss it.

Michael and Taylor sit down and discuss the recent episode of Teen Titans Go! which featured an appearance from Zack Snyder himself and full of fun and a few Easter Eggs. Other topics of Discussion this week: The shift from Teen Titans to Teen Titans GO! Keanu Reeves and Constantine 2 Jay Oliva's Tweets regarding Toxic Snyder Fans

Michael and Taylor sit down and discuss the breaking news that Dan Lin will not be taking over DC Studios as reported by the trades. Sounds like the issue lies with his current production company and what that means going forward for who does take the job.

Its been a crazy week for DC Fans, but there is plenty to talk about. So why waste time explaining it here, lets just do this live.

In a surprise move, a fully completed movie was cancelled by the studio. Not just cancelled, but completely shelved. Lets talk about this and what it means going forward.

We sit down and discuss what on Earth is going on with Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. Are they done at DC? Is there hope to see them as Batman and Superman again?

Lets talk about San Diego Comic Con 2022. All of the announcements, what fans were expecting, and what can we take away from it all.

In our 9th episode we sit down and discuss the absolutely awesome final episodes of the 4th season of Stranger Things. We talk the big reveals, we talk characters, our predictions for what comes next, and who we think wont make it to the very end. Obviously there will be plenty of spoilers, but its been a couple of weeks and you should have watched it by now.

In this special episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down with Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum aka Clark Kent and Lex Luthor from Smallville to talk about their upcoming podcast Talkville.

In our 8th episode, we discuss the shocking news that Todd Phillips is not only returnign for a sequel to 2019's Joker, but that it will include Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn... and be a musical? Trust on this one, its not bad news.

In our 7th episode we sit down and discuss the absolute amazing 4th season of Stranger Things. We talk villains, we talk characters, we compare it to Harry Potter, and we talk Kate Bush. Be running up that road, Be running up that hill, Be running up that building. If I only could, oh...

In the 6th episode of our show we sit down and discuss if the Disney era of Star Wars has lost its way as many fans claim or if the franchise as a whole really was always made for children and fans today or just cynical.

Tom Cruse is in Doctor Strange 2! Snyderverse Restored! Ben Affleck returns! Henry Cavil quietly signed a new contract! Warner Brothers Discovery is bringing back Zack Snyder! yes, you've seen the headlines and yes, you've likely been disappointed that they've been flat out denied by the studio and other studio insiders. So who is the real culprit? The short answer? Internet scoopers getting bad i...

Taylor, Michael, and SmoothJStew from TCN's writing staff sit down and talk about the latest Marvel blockbuster; Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. We break down what we liked, what we didn't, and go deep into spoilers.

In the latest episode, Taylor and Michael break down 10 films that they felt were not only super underrated, but ones that also deserved a sequel.