The World Needs Nerds - The Official L.A. Comic Con Podcast

In this week's panel, we turn to the latest drops from Disney+ to discuss the implications for the future of both Star Wars and Marvel stories. With Jordan Martin, we review the choices these specials have on the fandom. Plus we gently encourage you to watch our favorite live-action Star Wars show ever. Seriously, watch Andor! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're honored to welcome another She-Hulk writer to the artist's corner of our pod. Cody Ziglar is an Emmy-winning writer who serendipitously brought a Daredevil comic book to an early writer's room for She-Hulk. After he helped outline the limits of Matt Murdock's powers he was given one of the most coveted episodes of the series. Listen and hear more about how he packed so much Daredevil goodnes...

Comic Con Meta*Pod is proud to welcome Jessica Gao to the podcast. As a writer, she's worked on the iconic series Rick and Morty. Additional works include Silicon Valley, Corporate, and Robot Chicken! Gao tells us how She-Hulk feels like her first baby and what Marvel projects she's enjoying as a fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our roundtable. We've invited Maude, realm librarian and expert on fantasy novels and television. Together, we explore the current state of fantasy television including House of the Dragon, The Rings of Power, The Witcher, Shadow and Bone, and The Wheel of Time.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comic Con Meta*Pod was pleased to welcome Gennifer Hutchinson to the show to discuss her work on Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. She wrote the second episode "Adrift." Hutchinson's impressive career began on X-Files and Star Trek: Enterprise. Later she went on to work on some of the greatest series of the golden era of television including Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and Better Call...

We're back dissecting last week's biggest headlines including what's not new with Scooby Doo, what's going on with Mario's voice, the new pinhead, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we are joined by Eric and Julia Lewald, the showrunners and writers of one of the most beloved Saturday morning cartoons, X-Men: The Animated Series. Podcast hosts Chandler Poling (X-Reads: An X-Men Experience) and Rosie Knight (X-Ray Vision) discuss the future of the X-Men. Mark Ellis, the host of Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong Podcast delivers this week's nerd news headlines.  See omn...

Marvel Studios writer, Ryan Little (I Am Groot, What If...?), joins us to talk about his projects. Hear the stories of creating classic Disney animated feature films from artist Dave Woodman (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin). Get your comic book "Pull List" reading recommendations from Neal Adams Crusty Bunkers Comics and Toys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we celebrate the legacy of Spider-Man and his impact on pop culture in honor of the character's 60th anniversary. Features Eisner Award-Winning comic book writer and artist, Brian Michael Bendis, who created Miles Morales and has brought you such projects as Ultimate Spider-Man, Secret Wars, and Age of Ultron. Swing into the mind of Jeff Trammell, the Executive Producer of the new...

Actors Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers, Alita: Battle Angel) and Jennifer Wenger join us to discuss their new sci-fi series, Salvage Marines. Our hosts pay tribute to the legendary Star Trek actress, Nichelle Nichols. Explore the behind the scenes worlds of cult classic science fiction films with author Paul M. Sammon (Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner, Conan the Phenomenon). Plus,a bonus...

From Marvel, DC Comics, Star Trek, and more, hosts Hector Navarro and Joelle Monique are joined by "geek-sperts" to break down the breaking news stories that have emerged from San Diego Comic Con.  Featuring comic book writer Stephanie Willaims (Wakanda), actress Bonnie Gordon (Star Trek: Prodigy), and convention panel producer Julian Jetson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants with an in-depth interview with Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob himself! Hear our music spotlight on the heavy metal band xSPONGECOREx. Mark Ellis, the host of Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong Podcast, joins us to deliver the latest nerd news headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a deep dive into Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder with Rosie Knight from X-Ray Vision Podcast. Hear an in-depth interview with comic book writer Don Glut who penned the classic first appearance of Jane Foster as Thor in Marvel’s “What if Jane Foster Had Found — The Hammer of Thor?”. This months comic book pull list recommendations is brought to you by Dreamworld Collectibles. See omnystudio.co...

Explore the world of Marvel’s heroes and villains with Sam DeLaRosa (artist: Venom, Carnage), Sina Grace (writer: Iceman, Detective Comics), and Preeti Chhibber (author: Spider-Man's Social Dilemma, Marvel: Avenger's Assembly). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a deep dive into the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra with Hector Navarro and YouTube personality John Pirruccello (Johnny 2 Cellos). Special guests include Janet Varney (voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (voice of Zuko) of the Avatar: Braving the Elements podcast, music composer Jeremy Zuckerman, and Co-Creators/Executive Producers Bryan Konietzko & Michael Da...

The producer and star of the Blade franchise, Wesley Snipes, along with producers Keith Arem and Adam Lawson join us to discuss their new gritty sci-fi/noir graphic novel, The Exiled. Hear an in-depth interview with film composer Benjamin Wallfisch (Shazam!, IT, Mortal Kombat, Blade Runner 2049). Voice actress Bonnie Gordon (Star Trek: Prodigy, Street Fighter V) catches us up on the latest Nerd Ne...

Join us for a deep dive into the Rick & Morty fandom with Sarah Chalke (voice of Beth) and Josh Trujillo (Rick & Morty comic book writer and novelist). Back to the Future inspired the creation of this wild animated series, so this week our music spotlight is on The Flux Capacitors, the band inspired by the cult classic film. So meta! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Kevin Bacon and Emmy award-winning composer Michael Bacon of The Bacon Brothers join us to discuss their upcoming concert tour. Writer Dani Fernadez chats about her DC Pride story ‘The Hunt’ starring Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. Take a deep dive into the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi with hosts Krystina Arielle (Star Wars: The High Republic) and Mark Ellis (Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong).See omny...

Join hosts Hector Navarro and Joelle Monique for an in-depth interview with Bill Lawrence, the creator of Ted Lasso, Scrubs, and Clone High. Comic book writer Stephanie Williams discusses her upcoming DC Comics release, Nubia: Queen of the Amazons. This month's "Pull List" recommendations are presented by Pulp Fiction Comics Culver City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stars of Kim Possible, Will Friedle & Christy Carlson Romano join us to chat about their convention experiences and their new podcast, I Hear Voices. Children's book author, Preeti Chhibber (Spider-Man's Social Dilemma, Star Wars a Jedi You Will Be) takes us on a Star Wars deep dive to celebrate the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+. This week's bonus music track is presented by Star W...

Geek out with Hector Navarro and Joelle Monique for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation with actors Donald Faison (Scrubs, Clueless) and Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Family Guy) as they discuss their lives, careers, and their Adult Swim animated series Alabama Jackson. Also, celebrate the farewell tour of Okilly Dokilly, the Ned Flanders themed heavy metal band, with Head Ned.   See omnystudio.co...

Join us as we remember legendary comic book artist George Pérez and take a trip to San Diego Comic Fest to hear conversations with pioneers & icons from the world of comic books with Peter David (The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man 2099), Trina Robbins (Wonder Woman), Willie Ito (Disney, Hanna-Barbera), Jim Krueger (Justice, Project Superpowers), Steve Leialoha (Fables) and Matt Dunford (Chairman...

To celebrate Star Wars Day, our premiere episode of Comic Con Meta*Pod is coming to you from a galaxy far far away. Tune in to hear an in-depth interview with actor Giancarlo Esposito who portrayed Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian, dive into the sounds of Star Wars: Bad Batch with composer Kevin Kiner, and root for your favorite fan club in an epic trivia battle between The Droid Builders and The Ma...

Tune in to Comic Con Meta*Pod to hear celebrity interviews and catch up on the nerd news headlines. Hosts Hector Navarro and Joelle Monique guide you through the convention experience of discovering something new and exciting around every corner of the con floor. Each week features an eclectic mix of entertainment such as trivia battles, deep dives into fandoms with experts, and music tracks from...