Midwestblerd

The Midwest Blerd Podcast

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Welcome to The Midwest Blerd Podcast, your -biweekly source of positive, inclusive, and joyful geek culture commentary from the heartland. Hosted by Marcus, this show celebrates the best of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, gaming, comics and everything in between with a warm, respectful tone that honors Midwest perspectives. Each episode features timely news, thoughtful reviews, nostalgic retrospectives, and spotlights on local creators and communities. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the scene, The Midwest Blerd Podcast invites you to join a welcoming community where fa...

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The Midwest Blerd - Episode 4: Is Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Too Woke? 24.02.2026 31:26

Episode Description: Marcus breaks down the stunning new Mandalorian and Grogu trailer and delivers his most honest Star Fleet Academy reviews yet. In this episode: • Mandalorian & Grogu trailer reaction - Why this looks truly cinematic, Zeb's return, and hopes for Grogu's Force training • Star Fleet Academy Eps 5-7 deep dive - From crisis to redemption, including the divisive Episode 5, the i...

🎬 The Midwest Blerd Podcast - Episode 3: MCU News, Star Fleet Academy & Wonder Man! 02.02.2026 1:01:27

🎬 The Midwest Blerd Podcast - Episode 3: MCU Reboots, Star Fleet Academy & Wonder Man! Welcome back to the Midwest Blerd Podcast, where fandom is joyful, curious, and proudly Midwestern! 🌽✨ In this episode, host Marcus dives deep into the latest news from Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Star Trek, and the Wizarding World. Plus, passionate reviews of Star Fleet Academy Episodes 3-4 and Marvel's Wonde...

The Midwest Blerd Podcast Episode 2 - Kathleen Kennedy's Legacy & Star Fleet Academy's New Hope 20.01.2026 30:07

Marcus returns for episode 2 of Midwest Blerd, diving deep into what it means to be a positive fan in today's fandom landscape. This week's big topics include Kathleen Kennedy's departure from Lucasfilm and Dave Filoni stepping into creative leadership—Marcus shares his gratitude for Kennedy's contributions and optimism for Star Wars' future. The Heartland Hero spotlight shines on Downtown Comics...

The Midwest Blerd Podcast: Episode 1 04.01.2026 34:41

In the debut episode of the Midwest Blerd Podcast, host Marcus introduces a fresh, positive take on nerd culture from a Midwest perspective. He shares why he started the show, covers the latest in nerd news—including new Star Wars and Marvel announcements—and counts down his top 10 most anticipated movies and TV shows for 2026. The episode also features a heartfelt Legacy Corner segment on Star Tr...