The Tribe of Nerds Podcast

⚡ The Road To Avengers Doomsday continues with one of the MCU's most controversial movies... Thor: The Dark World! Jake and Josh are joined by OG Nerd JJ to revisit the Marvel film that many fans still rank as the weakest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But after more than a decade... does Thor: The Dark World deserve a second chance? As we continue our complete MCU rewatch leading to...

🔥 The Road To Avengers Doomsday continues with one of the MCU's most divisive films: Iron Man 3!Jake and Josh are joined once again by Coach Drew to revisit the movie that saw Tony Stark dealing with the emotional aftermath of the Battle of New York, introduced one of Marvel's biggest plot twists, and completely changed the future of Iron Man. More than a decade later, one question remain...

🏝️ Jin is alive?! Ben wants Aaron?! And somehow Michael becomes the biggest target of the episode! 😂Join Jake, Kevin, Michael, and Kristin as they recap LOST Season 5 Episode 4: "The Little Prince," an episode packed with emotional reunions, shocking revelations, and even more time-travel madness. This week, the crew discusses:🌊 Jake's reaction to the incredible reveal that Jin sur...

⚡ The Road To Avengers Doomsday reaches the movie that changed superhero cinema forever! Jake and Josh are joined by Brandon to revisit Marvel's The Avengers (2012)—the film that proved the Marvel Cinematic Universe wasn't just an experiment... it was the future of blockbuster movies. After years of building toward one epic crossover, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, an...

🏝️ The ultimate Survivor ranking project reaches its halfway point! Jake and Shane are back with Jake’s Survivor Vanquish castmates Shana and Bryan as they continue ranking EVERY Survivor player who has returned to play the game! In Episode 3, we reveal Rankings #80-61, moving into the middle of the pack where fan favorites, challenge beasts, and unforgettable personalities begin to appear. This e...

Is Supergirl really a bad movie... or is it getting way more hate than it deserves? 🤔Jake Borucki the Host of Tribe of Nerds dives into an honest review of the latest DC Studios film starring Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, and David Corenswet. We break down everything from the performances and characters to the visuals, story, action, and whether this movie lives up to the hype—or the backlash. Is Mi...

Every great season of Survivor needs someone to tell the story. In this episode of Survivor What Makes?, Jake and Devin dive into one of the most overlooked—but most important—roles in Survivor history:What Makes a Good Survivor Narrator? Some players dominate challenges. Some dominate strategy. But the best narrators help the audience understand the game, explain the strategy, and make every epis...

🏝️ What if Tyson Apostol never voted himself out in Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains? In this episode of Survivor What If?, Jake and Shane revisit one of the most iconic Tribal Councils in Survivor history. What happens if Tyson sticks to the plan, Russell Hantz is voted out, and Boston Rob keeps control of the Villains tribe?🔥 Does Boston Rob dominate Heroes vs. Villains?🔥 Does Parvati Shallow&#39...

The Road To Avengers Doomsday marches on! Jake and Josh are once again joined by the King of Screentime himself, Ryan "Neo" Wayne, to revisit Captain America: The First Avenger, the movie that introduced Steve Rogers and laid the foundation for one of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From the very beginning, Marvel Studios understood exactly who Captain America was....

🏕️ Welcome back to Camp Wawanakwa, where the drama is getting bigger, the strategy is getting messier, and the tiki idols are apparently CURSED. 😂🔥Join Jake, Ryan "Neo" Wayne, Chaos Gremlin Joe, and Devin as they continue their Total Drama Island rewatch, breaking down Episodes 7-12 of the iconic animated reality competition series! This week, the campers face some unforgettable moment...

🏝️ The biggest Survivor ranking project on Tribe of Nerds rolls on! Jake and Shane are once again joined by Jake's Survivor Vanquish castmates Shana and Bryan as they continue the impossible task of ranking EVERY Survivor player who has ever returned to play the game more than once! After tackling the Bottom 21 returnees in Episode 1, we're moving up the list and ranking positions #100 thr...

🏝️ Time travel, young Charles Widmore, Richard Alpert mysteries, and yet another Kevin vs. John Locke showdown? It must be LOST Season 5 Episode 3: "Jughead"! ⏳🔥Join Jake, Kevin, Michael, and Kristin as they break down one of the most important episodes of LOST's time-travel era. The crew dives into the shocking reveal that a young Charles Widmore was an Other living on the Island...

🏝️ Heroes aren't just players we like... they're the players we ROOT for. In this episode of Survivor What Makes?, Jake and Devin dive into one of the most important questions in Survivor history:⭐ What Makes a Good Survivor Hero? ⭐From the earliest days of Survivor to the New Era, heroes have captivated audiences with their leadership, perseverance, loyalty, growth, and inspiring journe...

🏝️ What if Boston Rob Mariano was NEVER cast on Survivor: All-Stars? In this episode of Survivor What If?, Jake and Shane explore one of the biggest alternate timelines in Survivor history. Before becoming a Survivor legend, reality TV icon, and one-half of one of reality television's most famous couples, Boston Rob was simply the final pre-jury boot from Survivor: Marquesas.🤯 So what happens...

⚡ The Road To Avengers Doomsday continues as Jake and Josh are joined by the King of Screentime himself, Ryan "Neo" Wayne, to revisit the film that introduced the God of Thunder to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Before Thor became one of the MCU's most beloved heroes and before Loki became one of Marvel's greatest villains (and eventually heroes... and eventually time cops?), it...

The Road To Avengers Doomsday continues as Jake and Josh are joined by Zack to revisit one of the MCU's most debated sequels: Iron Man 2!Is Iron Man 2 actually a good sequel, or is it one of the weaker entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? As we continue our complete MCU rewatch leading up to Avengers Doomsday, we break down Tony Stark's struggle with his own mortality, the introductio...

🎬🏕️ Dear campers, welcome to Camp Wawanakwa! The Tribe of Nerds crew is officially heading back to one of the most iconic animated reality competition shows ever created: Total Drama Island! Join Jake, Ryan "Neo" Wayne, Chaos Gremlin Joe, Brandon, and Devin as they begin their complete Total Drama Island rewatch, starting with the first SIX episodes of the series that introduced an enti...

🏝️ The ULTIMATE Survivor ranking project starts NOW!Jake and Shane are joined by Jake's Survivor Vanquish castmates Shana and Bryan to begin one of the biggest ranking series in Tribe of Nerds history: ranking EVERY Survivor player who has ever returned to play the game more than once! That's right. Every All-Star. Every Favorite. Every Hero. Every Villain. Every Legend. Every Disaster. An...

🏝️ The Oceanic Six are feeling the pressure, the Island is getting even stranger, and Michael's hottest take somehow gets roasted when he's not even on the podcast! 😂Join Jake, Kevin, and Kristin as they break down LOST Season 5 Episode 2: "The Lie" and discuss one of the central themes of the episode: Hurley's struggle to keep the truth about the Island hidden from the outs...

What separates a legendary Survivor villain from someone fans simply love to hate? In this episode of Survivor What Makes?, Jake and Devin dive deep into one of the most fascinating topics in Survivor history: What Makes a Good Survivor Villain? From the strategic masterminds who control the game from the shadows to the personal villains who create chaos and conflict, we break down the different t...

What if one of Survivor's greatest legends returned for one more shot at glory? 🏝️🔥In this episode of Survivor What If?, Jake and Shane explore an alternate Survivor timeline where Amanda Kimmel returns for her FOURTH season to compete on Survivor 50: In The Hands of The Fans! What happens when Amanda takes the spot of eventual winner Aubry Bracco? Could Amanda finally capture the Survivor cr...

The Road To Avengers Doomsday continues as Jake and Josh are joined by OG Nerd Will to revisit one of the most debated films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: The Incredible Hulk! For years, The Incredible Hulk has often been labeled the forgotten MCU movie, but does it actually deserve a second chance? As we rewatch every Marvel film leading up to Avengers Doomsday, we dive deep into whether Edwa...

The Road To Avengers Doomsday begins NOW!Jake, Josh, and special guest Coach Drew kick off the ultimate Marvel Cinematic Universe rewatch with the movie that started it all: Iron Man (2008)! Join us as we revisit the film that launched the MCU, introduced Robert Downey Jr.'s iconic Tony Stark, and changed superhero movies forever. As we prepare for Avengers Doomsday, we break down how Iron Man...

FIFTY seasons… and somehow Survivor 50: In The Hands of The Fans delivered one of the craziest rides EVER 🏝️🔥On this special episode of the Tribe of Nerds Podcast, Jake, Chaos Gremlin Joe, Jonathan, and Mike break down the ENTIRE season of Survivor 50 — from legendary gameplay to absolute chaos and everything in between! We dive into:👑 Aubry’s incredible Survivor journey and emotional WIN after...

This is the way… to absolute chaos. 😂Jake, Josh, and Brandon break down the brand new Star Wars movie Mandalorian & Grogu and the opinions are ALL over the galaxy! Josh is surprisingly positive, while Jake and Brandon are way more mixed on whether this movie truly delivers for Star Wars fans. We talk about:⭐ Din Djarin and Grogu finally hitting the big screen⭐ Jeremy Allen White as Rotta th...