The Jock and Nerd Podcast

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we review The Rip (2026), Netflix’s latest high-profile release, and break down what worked, what didn’t, and where it lands among recent originals. Before the review, The Jock delivers his early 2026 Oscar nomination predictions, covering every major category including Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Actor, Actress, Director,... The post JAN 624: The...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the crew celebrates one of cinema’s most beloved genres by counting down their Top 10 Favorite Martial Arts Movies of all time. From classic kung fu legends to modern action masterpieces, we break down what makes these films timeless, influential, and endlessly rewatchable. Before the list, we... The post JAN 623: Top 10 Favorite Martial Arts Movies (01/14/2...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, special guest John Bellotti, Jr. returns as we look back on an epic year in movies and TV. We kick things off with a 2025 Year in Review, covering dozens of films and shows before revealing our Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2025, complete with honorable mentions,... The post JAN 622: Stranger Things 5 Finale Review – Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2025 (01/05/26) app...

To wrap up 2025, The Jock and Nerd Podcast looks ahead to what could be one of the biggest movie years ever with our breakdown of the Most Anticipated Movies of 2026. From massive tentpole sequels and superhero epics to director-driven prestige films, horror, animation, and auteur projects from Spielberg, Nolan, Villeneuve, Raimi, Eggers, and... The post JAN 621: Marty Supreme (2025) Review – Most...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we dive deep into James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel with our full spoiler review of Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025). Before heading to Pandora, we break down the latest Avengers: Doomsday teaser strategy, react to new trailers including Disclosure Day and The Odyssey, and discuss major industry headlines... The post JAN 620: Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Review...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the first official teaser for Supergirl, a sneak peek at the upcoming Street Fighter movie, and a landmark partnership between The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI. We also discuss Marvel’s unusual plan to release four different theatrical trailers for Avengers: Doomsday, new trailers playing... The post JAN 619: Stranger Things 5 Vol. 1 Review –...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, Netflix officially wins the $82.7 billion bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, and we break down what this mega-deal means for the industry. We also discuss Scarlett Johansson circling The Batman 2, Marvel re-releasing Avengers: Endgame in 2026, AMC’s new Popcorn Pass, a theatrical Stranger Things finale,... The post JAN 618: KPop Demon Hunters (2025) Rev...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we’re discussing the surprising news that Rush Hour 4 may actually be happening — and what that means for the long-dormant buddy-cop franchise. We also break down the latest updates in the Warner Bros. Discovery sale as the company asks for second-round bids. Plus, huge box office... The post JAN 617: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) Review – Rush Hour...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down a massive moment in Hollywood as Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix officially submit bids to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. We dig into what each bid could mean for the industry and for fans. We also cover updates on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live-action plans,... The post JAN 616: Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025) Review – The Bids Are In For...

This week on the Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the huge reveal that Brainiac will be the villain of James Gunn’s SUPERMAN sequel and the surprising creative team behind the new Jimmy Olsen TV spinoff. Plus, new details on HBO’s upcoming V for Vendetta series, the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 trailer,... The post JAN 615: The Running Man (2025) Review – Superman Sequel Villain Confir...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the gang reacts to the chilling first teaser for Michael (2026), a long-awaited Kill Bill theatrical re-release, the newly announced Gremlins 3 movie, and word of a new Jurassic World sequel in development. Then it’s time for a full spoiler review of Predator: Badlands (2025), the latest... The post JAN 614: Predator: Badlands (2025) Review – Michael Teaser...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the guys break down the worst Halloween box office weekend in over 30 years, react to the first teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero, and discuss the latest shake-ups as Warner Brothers Discovery continues moving toward a sale. Plus, big MCU news drops with a shocking Avengers: Doomsday... The post JAN 613: Frankenstein (2025) Review – Halloween Weekend Box Office...

Warner Brothers Discovery is officially up for sale — and we’re breaking down what that could mean for DC, Max, and the future of blockbuster franchises! We also look at More Star Wars movies that never happened, casting news like Austin Butler circling Miami Vice, and a crossover event bringing G.I. Joe and Transformers together... The post JAN 612: Gen V Season 2 Review – Warner Brothers Discove...

This week, the gang remembers the legendary artist Drew Struzan, whose iconic movie posters defined decades of pop culture. We break down news of Jim Carrey starring in a live-action Jetsons movie, reactions to HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms teaser, and new footage from Predator: Badlands. Then, we summon some supernatural nostalgia with... The post JAN 611: Poltergeist (1982) Review – Remem...

It’s a jam-packed episode! We break down the brand-new trailer for Wonder Man, react to all the big Marvel TV news from NYCC 2026, and give our spoiler-filled thoughts on the Peacemaker Season 2 finale, “Full Nelson.” Then, we jack into the Grid for our full review of Tron: Ares (2025). Plus, listener feedback in... The post JAN 610: Tron: Ares (2025) Review – Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Reaction (...

This week, the crew breaks down the latest geek headlines and reviews! We react to new trailers for The Bride, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Predator: Badlands. Then, we dive into Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7, “Like A Keith In The Night,” before reviewing A24’s The Smashing Machine (2025) starring Dwayne... The post JAN 609: The Smashing Machine (2025) Review – Peac...

The Jock and Nerd Podcast is back with another jam-packed episode! This week, we break down Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 “Ignorance Is Chris,” react to the season finale of Alien: Earth Episode 8 “The Real Monsters,” and review the brand-new movie One Battle After Another (2025). Plus, we share the early results from last... The post JAN 608: One Battle After Another (2025) Review – Alien: Earth...

This week, the gang dives into the brand-new Mandalorian and Grogu trailer before breaking down Alien: Earth Episode 7 “Emergence” and Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 5 “Back to the Suture.” Then, it’s draft time! We put together our ultimate Superhero Movie Draft, battling it out for the best lineup of comic book flicks. Plus, in... The post JAN 607: Superhero Movie Draft – Alien: Earth E7 and Peacem...

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast: Skydance acquires Paramount in a massive industry shake-up 🎬 Our reactions to Alien: Earth Episode 6 👽 Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 4 breakdown 🦅 Full review of The Long Walk (2025) 🎥 Plus the 77th Emmy Awards recap, and “What are we watching?” including Terminal List, Warfare... The post JAN 606: The Long Walk (2025) Review – Alien: Earth E6 and Peacema...

The Jock and Nerd break down the latest news including James Gunn announcing Man of Tomorrow for 2027 and Mortal Kombat II shifting release dates. They share their Top 5 most anticipated movies for the rest of 2025, then review Alien: Earth Episode 5 and Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 3. Plus, in “What are we... The post JAN 605: Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies For The Rest Of 2025 – Alien: Earth and P...

The Jock and Nerd dive into a stacked lineup of reviews! They break down Alien: Earth Episode 4 “Observation”, dig into Peacemaker Episode 2 “A Man Is Only As Good As His Bird”, and give their full thoughts on the new baseball thriller Caught Stealing (2025). In the What Are We Watching? segment, they share... The post JAN 604: Caught Stealing (2025) – Alien: Earth and Peacemaker Reviews (09/03/25...

The gang reviews the highly anticipated Peacemaker Season 2 premiere! Before diving into James Gunn’s wild DC series, they break down box office trends, Kumail Nanjiani’s massive MCU contract, new casting news for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and James Gunn’s work on the Super-Family screenplay. Later, they chat about why the Coen Brothers need to... The post JAN 603: Peacemaker Season 2 Premiere Re...

The Jock and Nerd review two of 2025’s biggest premieres – Alien: Earth, FX’s monster-filled TV event, and the action-packed sequel Nobody 2! Plus, we talk Dunkirk in 70MM at The Music Box Chicago, Highest 2 Lowest at The Alamo, the return of King of the Hill, Netflix’s Final Draft reality series, and the upcoming... The post JAN 602: Nobody 2 (2025) and Alien: Earth Premiere Reviews (08/20/25) ap...

In this episode of The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we dive into breaking movie news — James Gunn is officially set to direct the next Super-Family film for DC Studios after the success of Superman. We cover casting news for the Highlander remake with Dave Bautista, the latest on Road House 2, Tom Cruise’s stalled... The post JAN 601: Weapons (2025) Review – James Gunn to Direct Next ‘Super-Family’ Movi...

Episode 600! We react to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day cast reveal and first look at Spidey’s new suit. Then, a full review of The Naked Gun (2025) reboot starring Liam Neeson. Plus, we talk Eyes of Wakanda, Death of a Unicorn, and Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds remake. 🕒 Timestamps (0:00) – This... The post JAN 600: The Naked Gun (2025) Review – Spider-Man 4 Cast Updates and Suit Reveal (08/06/25)...