Marvel fatigue, DC reboots, NFL chaos, and GOAT debates.

This week, Taps & Takes breaks down the biggest stories from both worlds—sports and nerd culture—with zero filter and sharp humor.

This Week on Taps & Takes

The crew dives into the crossover between two fandoms that never stop arguing: superheroes and sports.

Nerd / Entertainment

Has Marvel finally hit its burnout point?

The new DC direction—can it actually compete?

How anime, gaming, and streaming are driving mainstream fandom.

The state of superhero films in 2025: are audiences done or just waiting for better stories?

Sports

NFL hot takes: overrated teams, broken contracts, and endless GOAT talk.

Early NBA predictions and emerging rivalries.

How fan culture mirrors geek culture—stats vs. storylines, fantasy vs. fandom.

The crew’s pick for the “Worst Take of the Week.”

Why Watch

Fast talk, strong opinions, and unfiltered humor from hosts who know as much about power rankings as they do about power rings.

Taps & Takes is the Friday spin-off of The Do-Over Podcast, blending sports talk, pop culture, and unapologetic debate.

Chapters

00:00 – Intro at Grogg’s

00:30 – Anime Mania Preview – Fresno Fairgrounds Event

03:20 – Voice Actors, Vendors & What to Expect at Animania

04:00 – Nerd News Intro and Drew’s New Look

05:00 – Chainsaw Man Movie Review (Full Discussion)

10:20 – Why Chainsaw Man Works – Animation & Direction Breakdown

17:00 – Final Scores & Thoughts on Chainsaw Man

20:10 – Video Game News – Halo Combat Evolved Remake Announced

22:00 – Cross-Platform Gaming & Next-Gen Console Debate

25:00 – Xbox vs PlayStation – Future of Consoles

29:00 – Why AAA Games Are Struggling and the Rise of Remakes

32:30 – DC Comics “Absolute Universe” Discussion

35:00 – Studio Trigger × Batman – The Dream Anime Collaboration

35:30 – Underrated ’90s Anime Picks & Hidden Gems

38:00 – Mob Psycho, Fire Force & Modern Anime Hot Takes

40:00 – Transformers × G.I. Joe Adult Animated Series News

41:30 – Paramount Bids for Warner Bros & DC Future Speculation

44:00 – Would a DC Reboot Kill the Franchise?

46:00 – Welcome to Derry Review – Horror TV Done Right

46:45 – One Piece Hiatus & Netflix Live Action Season 2 Update

48:20 – Sports Segment – Packers Win Recap & NFL Week Review

50:00 – NFL Hot Takes: Steelers, Jets & the Era of Love

53:00 – Fantasy Football Recap – Week 8 Results & Roasts

54:30 – Throwback Jerseys Debate – Do They Change the Game?

57:30 – NFL Midseason Outlook – Chiefs, Bills & Ravens

01:03:00 – World Series Talk – Dodgers vs Blue Jays, Freddie Freeman Walk-Off

01:06:00 – Hockey Corner – Anaheim Ducks Logo & Jersey Talk

01:07:30 – Fantasy Football League Recap

01:14:10 – Blind Bets Rapid Fire – NFL Picks & Parlay Talk

01:15:25 – Closing Thoughts – Animania Reminder & Subscribe CTA

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