Episode 007 of Eternally Nerd closes out Season 1 with a bang: Why is Jason is BIG? Also, Jason stretches toward a fiery review of the latest "Fantastic Four" film; they vent their frustrations over how many big-name video game companies are dismantling the soul of video games and offer up parallels to subscription services; and Josh enlists Jason to squad up for some high-octane action in "Mechwarrior 5: Mercs." But it’s Jason’s final question to Josh that drops the real bombshell, one you won’t want to miss. The podcast returns September 18, but catch short-form episodes on the usual feeds and live gameplay on Twitch @atomicbazookaTV.

Guide

• Start-3:43: Welcome!
• 3:44-9:10: Mech Bros being Mech Bros
• 9:11-22:35: Fantastic Four Movie Discussion
• 22:36-40:26: Stop Killing Games, Subscriptions and Related Discussion
• 40:27-41:14: N6 go boom
• 41:15-44:52: The Big Question
• 44:53-END: WRAP IT UP!

In this packed episode, we welcome new co-host Christian Conrad and dive into a spoiler-filled review of the new Superman film, breaking down its highs, lows, and everything in between. We also explore the buzz surrounding the upcoming Dredd movie, speculating on who might take the director’s chair, and preview the biggest attractions and surprises at San Diego Comic-Con. Along the way, we challenge listeners with a fast-paced quix, unveil a brand-new bracket bound to spark debate, and deliver plenty of laughs, speculation, and surprise twists. Tune in Thursday, July 24 at 2pm EST for all the fandom-fueled fun.

• 00:00-06:27 - Intro/Socials/Welcome Christian Conrad!
• 06:28-23:51 - Superman Review (SPOILERS)
• 23:52-25:30 - Pedro Pascal's Emergent Straw
• 25:31-30:00 - Waititi Fritti and Dread
• 30:01-32:56 - San Diego Comic-Con Quiz
• 32:57-38:56 - SDCC Preview and notes
• 38:57-43:51 - Movie and TV talk
• 43:52-48:14 - Rings of Power and Bond?
• 48:15-50:42 - New Bracket Preview!
• 50:43-51:44 - Wrap It Up!

This week on Eternally Nerd, we’re microdosing the multiverse of nerdom. We skim the early buzz around the upcoming Superman movie, wonder aloud why anyone would drop $80 on a Fantastic Four popcorn bucket, and unpack the fallout from Epic Games' latest settlement. Jason takes his first leap into the world of Battletech, and we get uncomfortably real about how AI might be gutting the creative industry. Plus, it’s the final clash in our handheld weapons bracket. Come for the nerd rage, stay for the mech warfare and movie madness.

We dive deep into the retro-futuristic wormhole: celebrating 50 years of Jaws, surviving seasickness in Portugal, dissecting the buzz around a Dragon’s Lair movie, and kicking off our first Bracket Madness—pitting sci-fi handheld weapons against each other in a no-holds-barred nerd-off. We also jump timelines through Doctor Who, Strange New Worlds, 80s cartoons, Attack on Titan, and even find time to ask—should Paramount remake the original Star Trek? If you know who Michael Mauser is, you’re in the right place. If you don’t—you will soon.

This week’s episode is packed with heated debates and unexpected twists! Josh and Jason go head-to-head over why video game prices are skyrocketing, diving deep into the controversial world of crunching, the industry’s grueling work culture that might be inflating costs. We also explore James Bond’s future under Amazon, tackling whether 007 will thrive or take an unexpected detour. Think you know everything about Bond? Our hard weekly quiz will put that confidence to the test! Plus, a lively discussion on the art of packing—what’s essential, what’s overrated, and what might just save your trip. And in a completely different battlefield, Josh introduces Jason to Battletech—will he rise to the challenge or get crushed? All this, plus a few surprises you won’t see coming!

Jason and Josh take on Andor’s finale, stacking it up against the greatest season-ending episodes in TV history. Then, Jason hilariously uses AI to turn his hip X-rays from doctor-speak into something we all can understand—and then he rants about how AI should be used. Meanwhile, Josh laments the loss of truly playing the bad guy in video games—why has gaming softened up the former hardcore bad-guy playing Josh? Plus, Annabelle the Quiz Queen returns with five Star Wars trivia questions for Josh, and much more in this fast-paced, nerd-fueled 51 minutes! All this, plus how many power outlets are enough in a hotel room? Subscribe now and join the conversation. 

Prepare to geek out! In our premiere episode, hosts Joshua Gray and Jason Tudor dive deep into the cinematic and storytelling worlds we can't get enough of. We're breaking down the newest take on Superman, unpacking the brilliance of Andor, and launching our much-anticipated show quiz—where bragging rights are on the line with the topic of "Dungeons & Dragons" delivered by our Quiz Queen, Annabelle! Plus, our question of the week will get you thinking (and maybe debating). Your next great conversation starts here. Follow us on iTunes, Spotify, Facebook, and our website, and be part of the discussion!

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