This week’s Nerd To Know Basis dives into a surprisingly wide mix of topics as Kev returns from the academic trenches and immediately brings chaos, opinions, and a deep dive into one of gaming’s most iconic franchises.

📅 Air Date: 31-03-26

📻 Broadcast on Phoenix 92.5 FM

🎥 YouTube Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Kev Returns (College Chaos)

00:57 – “Old Uncle Kev” Energy & Show Setup

01:22 – Marvel Catch-Up: Daredevil: Born Again & Wonder Man

02:39 – Marvel Momentum: The Punisher, Spider-Man & Connectivity

03:35 – Jon Bernthal & Character-Driven Casting

04:41 – Tom Holland Era & Growing Up Spider-Man

05:53 – Fantastic Four Potential & MCU Future

07:09 – Disney, AI & Industry Concerns Begin

07:42 – Sora Shutdown Explained

09:06 – AI Bubble, Tech Hype & Market Reality

11:23 – Public Pushback Against AI Tools

13:06 – Ethics: Copyright, Environment & Creativity Debate

15:58 – Why AI Feels “Off” Creatively

17:01 – The Muppets Return & Streaming Success

18:26 – Modern Format & Viral Potential of Muppets

19:46 – Streaming, Guests & Star Power Discussion

20:07 – Star Trek Slowdown & Franchise Uncertainty

21:50 – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds & Future Projects

23:41 – Paramount Strategy & Franchise Momentum

25:23 – State of Star Trek vs Other Franchises

29:59 – 30 Years of Resident Evil Begins

30:21 – What Is Resident Evil? (Beginner Breakdown)

31:57 – Origins: Horror, Camp & Survival Mechanics

34:56 – Classic Controls & Game Design Explained

36:30 – Story Structure & Characters

37:42 – Resident Evil 3: Nemesis & Early Innovation

40:17 – Resident Evil 4 & Industry Impact

42:20 – Action Era vs Horror Roots

44:23 – Franchise Evolution & Tone Shifts

46:58 – Ranking & Reviewing the Games (Rapid Fire)

49:39 – Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – Pure Horror Return

50:03 – Resident Evil Village – Camp Meets Horror

50:23 – Resident Evil 9 – Mixed Feelings

52:23 – Final Verdict on Resident Evil Today

53:01 – Best Way to Start the Series

55:20 – Final Thoughts & Recommendations

55:49 – Outro

🎧 Spotify Chapters

00:00 Intro & Kev Returns

01:22 Marvel Catch-Up

02:39 MCU Connectivity & Punisher Talk

05:53 Fantastic Four & Future Setup

07:09 AI & Disney Discussion

07:42 Sora Shutdown Explained

11:23 Public Reaction to AI

13:06 Ethics & Creative Concerns

17:01 Muppets Comeback

20:07 Star Trek Slowdown

21:50 Strange New Worlds & Future

25:23 Franchise Strategy Talk

29:59 Resident Evil Retrospective Begins

30:21 What is Resident Evil?

34:56 Gameplay & Mechanics

37:42 Resident Evil 3 & Innovation

40:17 Resident Evil 4 Impact

44:23 Franchise Evolution

46:58 Game-by-Game Breakdown

49:39 Resident Evil 7

50:03 Resident Evil Village

50:23 Resident Evil 9 Review

53:01 Where to Start

55:49 Outro

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