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Goldfinger (1964) isn’t just another Bond film — it’s the blueprint for everything that followed. In this epic two-hour Thundernerds retrospective, we break down Sean Connery’s iconic outing location by location: Miami, Switzerland & Kentucky. From the Aston Martin DB5 and Oddjob’s deadly hat to John Barry’s unforgettable score and Pussy Galore’s legacy, we explore how Goldfinger set the gold...

In this edition: Steven Moffat's comments surrounding the future of Doctor Who , 007: First Light delivers a 30 min 'State of Play' and Thundernerd 1 ponders how the film industry will maintain creative integrity, amidst a rapid reliance on everyday generative AI use... Plus: Thundernerd 1 & The Ice Warrior go head-to-head in 'The Shortlist' and an exciting announcement... Thundernerds Linktre...

With 25+ hours under the belt, we break down Grounded 2 – what works, what doesn’t, and what could be added in future updates... Other topics of discussion include but are not limited to: Daniel Day Lewis returning to cinema, The Batman: Part II - Alleged Script Leaks, Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Rumours & Theories, Indiana Jones & the Order of Giants DLC hype grows. Plus - Why did Ncuti G...

What the heck did we just watch!? Thundernerd 1 and guests dive deep into Zach Cregger's new film 'Weapons '  –  is it a cinematic masterpiece or a disturbing misfire?  Plus: Guessing The New York Times ’ 'Top 10 Best Films of the 21st Century', 'Grounded 2' Initial Gameplay Thoughts, 'The Batman: Part II' to begin filming in Spring 2026 and 'Star Wars: Starfighter' casts its lead villain... Thund...

Is ' From Russia with Love' the greatest Bond film that no one talks about? We dive into Sean Connery’s iconic Cold War thriller and explore why this forgotten 007 entry might just be the franchise’s finest hour. Plus: A huge piece of the puzzle is in place for ' Bond 26' as ' Peaky Blinders' ’ Steven Knight is confirmed as the writer, the latest ' Spider-Man: Brand New Day' costume is unveiled, '...

Saddle up as we deep dive into The Unholy Trinity (2025) — the newly released Western that pairs Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson in a tale of revenge, frontier justice, and buried secrets. With a modest $7 million budget and a striking Montana backdrop, does this modern Western resurrect the genre or ride it straight into the dust? Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds CHAPTER...

James Gunn’s Superman (2025) is finally here – but is it the fresh start superhero movies have been crying out for? In this edition of the podcast, Thundernerd 1, Commander Riker and new guest Declango Unchained - sit down to talk down to talk everything Superman... Thundernerds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds Declango Unchained's YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlJjqfhVqMYa...

This week, we’re going back to where it all began. Joined by special guest Mr Saint John Smythe, we take a deep dive into Dr. No (1962), the very first James Bond film that introduced Sean Connery as 007 and set the stage for a global phenomenon... Thundernerds Links: https://linktr.ee/thundernerds (00:00) Watching Superman This Week! (02:54) Latest Film, TV & Game News (19:51) The Arrival of...

In this follow-up to our deep dive on alien encounters, we unravel more of the UFO mystery. From the infamous WOW Signal that stunned astronomers, to the bizarre Egg UAP Incident , to the mass sighting at Westall High School , and the hilarious Ashtar Command broadcast interruption — this episode explores the fine line between unexplained phenomena and something… otherworldly. Thundernerds Linktre...

This week we kick off with the news that Dune Messiah has begun filming, the latest buzz around James Bond casting, and rumours of a Squid Game: USA spin-off. Brad Pitt has also teased the upcoming Cliff Booth spin-off, and Big Finish has just released their first Full Cast 13th Doctor Audio adventure. In gaming news, a former Rockstar employee has potential insight into GTA 7 , an alleged Insomni...

This week, we kick things off with the long-awaited release of Death Stranding 2 . Then we dig into fresh news on The Batman Part II , with Matt Reeves officially completing the script. We also unpack the rumoured streaming war heating up between Netflix and HBO for the future of Doctor Who . In huge franchise news, Bond 26 has found its director, and it’s none other than Dune mastermind Denis Vil...

In this bonus edition of the podcast, we explore some of the most legendary and bizarre UFO cases ever reported — from the abduction of Betty and Barney Hill to the wild claims of Bob Lazar, secret tech leaks, eerie alien footage, and even UFOs in the Bible. We finish with one of the strangest tales yet: a Flying Bigfoot encounter. Strap in for a journey through alien lore, government secrets, and...

New guest 'Huddersfield Girl' features today, as we dive deep into the 28 Days Franchise — breaking down both films plots, key themes, and the impact they’ve had on modern horror. We also cover the biggest Film and TV news of the week gone by: Tom Rhys Harries cast as Clayface , James Gunn’s comments on his “Batman problem,” Orlando Bloom and Producers comments around a Pirates of the Caribbean re...

We kick off with some chat from the Mix Tape Q&A screening, before diving into casting news for Star Wars and Harry Potter, a new Doctor Who spin-off revealed, and Robert Eggers next project. Plus, we unpack streaming partner rumours around Doctor Who, react to the Grounded 2 reveal, and share thoughts on the recently released Jump Ship demo. Film, TV, and gaming fans — this one’s for you! Web...

A spoiler-free look at Bring Her Back, first impressions of Murderbot, the 007: First Light trailer, Knives Out 3 live trailer reaction, and The Witcher 4's tech demo. Plus, Tom Felton's Draco Malfoy comeback, Spider-Man 4 news, and a full ranking of Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who episodes. Website: https://thundernerds.transistor.fm/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/GCtXk6AsuL8 (00:00) Bring Her Back - Film R...

The Doctor Who Season 2 Finale has come and gone. Out goes Gatwa and in comes Piper! Thundernerd 1 and The Ice Warrior break it all down... Website: https://thundernerds.transistor.fm/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/GCtXk6AsuL8 (00:00) HBO Harry Potter Casting News (15:38) Rian Johnson talks Star Wars Return (30:14) Bond 26 Director Update (35:36) Doctor Who: The Reality War Review & Discussion (01...

Part 1 of the Doctor Who Season 2 Finale has arrived - 'Wish World'. Thundernerd 1 calls in a round table meeting of the minds to discuss ...  Website: https://thundernerds.transistor.fm/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/GCtXk6AsuL8 (00:00) The Interstellar Song Contest | Episode Thoughts & Controversy Discussion (17:30) The Rani Post-credit Reveal | Thoughts a Week On (30:15) Wish World | Review (01...

Thundernerd 1 dives into Doctor Who S2 E6 'The Interstellar Song Contest' and gives his thoughts on Ryan Coogler's 'SINNERS'... Website: https://thundernerds.transistor.fm/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/-6tEZcQbcEE?si=GSS6TXUwuNOHUId7 (00:00) House Keeping / News from the week that was (22:21) Movie Review (Spoiler Free): SINNERS (32:08) Doctor Who Season 2 Thus Far (34:13) The Interstellar Song Conte...

Thundernerd 1 and the Ice Warrior break down some potentially huge spoilers for the Season 2 finale of Doctor Who... Website: https://thundernerds.transistor.fm/ (00:00) Major Potential Spoilers Leak on a Discord Forum... (02:41) Major Potential Spoiler 1 (15:51) Major Potential Spoiler 2 (22:50) Major Potential Spoiler 3 (24:04) Major Potential Spoiler 4 (25:43) Major Potential Spoiler 5

Thundernerd 1 is back and joined by several guests to talk about the latest era of Doctor Who, as well as the recently released trailer for the hotly anticipated GTA VI ... Click here to view the episode transcript. Website: https://thundernerds.transistor.fm/ (00:00) We are SO Back... (06:59) RTD2 Discussion ft. 'Lady Penelope' (40:24) 15th Doctor Era Discussion ft. 'Ice Warrior' (01:40:36) GTA T...