In this episode of The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the crew reacts to Jon Bernthal officially joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day as The Punisher and dives into major casting updates across the superhero world, including DC Studios' Clayface and the Highlander reboot starring Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe.

They also discuss China's wild new initiative to create AI-generated remakes of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan kung fu classics, and the opening of a one-of-a-kind Godzilla-themed Alamo Drafthouse theater.

The main event is a nostalgic look back at Superman (1978) — the movie that started it all. After the review, the hosts share their favorite romantic comedies in a surprise bonus segment.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• This week on the show! (0:00)
• Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:06)
• Jon Bernthal Joins Tom Holland in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' (2:22)
• DC Studios' Clayface Has Officially Found Its Lead Star (9:53)
• Russell Crowe Joins Henry Cavill in Amazon MGM's Highlander Remake (20:16)
• China Launches Government-Backed AI Remakes of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan Classics (24:48)
• New Godzilla Cinematic Experience at Alamo Drafthouse (31:48)
• Promos (36:28)
• Join The Patreon Fan Club! (37:33)
• Superman (1978) Review (38:33)
• What Are We Watching? (1:58:31)

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