Nerds at the Cool Table

By David Gallardo, Julien Edwards, Jazen Anderson, Youssef Grant

What's Nerds at the Cool Table about?

Four dudes in L.A. walking the fine line between "cool guy" and "nerd". Discussing movies, tv shows, and just about any geek pop culture that crosses their minds.

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Nerds at the Cool Table episodes:

04.09.2024
Nerds at the Cool Table: WrestleMania 40 Reactions
A generational WrestleMania deserves its own special bonus episode. David sits down with friend of the podcast, Super Duper Jesus, to discuss all things WWE that lead to the incredible WrestleMania 40!
06.08.2023
Nerds at the Cool Table: Episode 60 - Sixty
We finally dish out our Guardians of The Galaxy Volume 3 discussion and a postmortem on The Mandalorian Season 3. Plus our thoughts on the potential Supermans casting and the looming Fantastic 4 casting announcement
03.27.2023
Nerds at the Cool Table : Episode 59 - Janet’s Blunders
(ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN FEBRUARY) Assembling once again to discuss Marvel’s latest addition to the ongoing Multiverse Saga; Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania. We discuss the implications of Kang’s first true introduction into the MCU as it’s next big bad and where will we...
12.27.2022
Nerds at the Cool Table: Episode 58 - Last Bits of 2022 (Wednesday and Wakanda Forever Discussion)
Last episode of 2022 and we give you an in-depth discussion of both Netflix's Wednesday and of course our long awaited discussion of Wakanda Forever. Plus we talk about the whirlwind of DC news that's been hitting our feeds for...
10.31.2022
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 57: Still Here
A seasonal catch up! We discuss what we've been watching, we get a chance to discuss She Hulk, Werewolf By Night, and a pre-finale House of the Dragon recap and thoughts
07.21.2022
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 56: Yes, Chef
We get together to discuss the riveting first season of The Bear, The Boys Season 3, and of course our very conflicting takes on Thor: Love & Thunder. Plus everything else in between that we’ve been watching and catching up on
05.27.2022
Nerds at the Cool Table - TRAILER DISCUSSION: Thor Love & Thunder
discussion of the latest trailer from Marvel's Thor Love & Thunder
02.18.2022
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 55: Gambling According to the Simpsons
First episode of 2022! We dive right in and discuss the latest Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness trailer, and the entire Book of Boba Fett series. Plus we give our initial thoughts on Bel Air, our overdue review of...
08.18.2021
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 53: Puppy Variants and The Suicide Squad
We get together once again to discuss James Gunn’s latest jump across movie universes; The Suicide Squad. Also we give our thoughts on Loki’s finale, Black Widow, and the latest stuff we’ve been watching and catching up. After the show, we have...
06.28.2021
Nerds at the Cool Table: Fast and Furious thoughts on F9 and the Fast Saga
Bonus episode; David decides to do this one solo and gives his immediate thoughts on F9; what he liked, what went wrong, and what it needs to do to bring the entire franchise home for F10. Also he reflects on...
06.22.2021
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 52: We're Back..Again
Back from the snap and very happy to be here. We catch up on what we missed and didn't miss from the last 6 months. Loki and the multiverse is at the forefront of our conversation as we start the...
10.22.2020
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 51: The One Where Kyle Comes Back
Season 4! We had to kick off our newest season talking about ONE of the biggest and best shows of the year; THE BOYS. Joining us in this joyous reunion is friend and fan of our show, Super Duper Kyle....
06.15.2020
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 50: Episode Virgil
Episode Virgil(50)! Black comicbook icons! We decided to use this valuable moment of beautiful momentum and defiance to highlight some brilliant black talent you may have never heard of. This space just like many others could use a lot...
05.23.2020
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 49: Top 5 Denzel Washington Films
We're back! With an unreliable timeline we push through and bring you an episode that lets us dive deep to discuss and rank our Top 5 films from one of the most prolific and iconic actors that we've grown up...
04.02.2020
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 48: The Home Edition
The quarantine can't stop us! We finally reconvene from our respective bunkers to bring you a new episode chock full of catching up, pandemic reflection, and just what we've been up to during the Safe-At-Home period here in our hometown...
03.05.2020
Episode 46: This is The Way...To Exegol (Recorded at Sideshow Collectibles Studios)
It's been a minute. The boys are back in the Sideshow Studio ringing in 2020. The first order of business is finally getting around to giving their thoughts on the latest incarnations from a galaxy far, far away; The Rise...
02.27.2020
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 47: Can Silverlake Batman Fight?
We're back again at a new homebase at Hartbeat Studios! Catching up on what we've been watching the past few months; High Fidelity, Warrior, The Outsider, and the Imagineering Story to name a few. We finally sit down to discuss...
12.30.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 45: We All Walked Into Abar (Watchmen Discussion & Our Top 5 Film/TV of 2019)
In the clutch we give you the gift of our latest episode. We finally gather together to discuss and unpack the amazing surprise of the year HBO's WATCHMEN series. After a bit of homework we give you our TOP 5...
11.15.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 44: Send In The Clowns (Joker Discussion)
With a new Clown Prince of Crime added to cinema’s legacy, the boys finally get to discuss one of the biggest comic book releases of Fall 2019, Joker! In addition, they fawn and theorize over the latest Rise of Skywalker...
10.07.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 43: The Only First Family We Acknowledge
We bring you another fancasting episode! This time we cast Marvel's First Family; The Fantastic 4, for the inevitable MCU introduction somewhere down the line soon. Also a surprisingly lengthy discussion on race and how much it affects and adds to...
09.20.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 42: Where The Giraffes Live (w/ special guest Adam Waheed)
Recounting his journey from sleeping on couches to working together with some of the biggest brands to deliver hilarious content to the masses via his social channels, we sit down with Adam Waheed. We discuss the evolution of social media...
09.10.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 41: Whoa! (and our Top 5 Keanu Reeves Films)
Keanu collective! The boys take one of the most treasured and admired actors of today. We each narrow down our top 5 and dive back into a career that makes him one of Hollywood and the internets favorite. Also...
08.13.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 40: Greatest Villain Since Vegan Thanos
Catching us by surprise in the tail end of the summer is the new Amazon series, THE BOYS! On this episode we sit down to discuss season 1 and all that is good (and bad) with The Seven. Also without spoiling...
07.30.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 39: San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Recap
Back from San Diego, we relive stories, moments, and our absolute fantastic experiences we had during Comic Con's 50th. From the walking, the parties, the food, and the unforgettable moments with friends that tagged along to join us this year....
07.19.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 38: We're Back From The Upside Down
We're back from the Upside Down to give you an attempt at a lightning fast episode. We sit down to finally discuss two of the summer's biggest works SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME and STRANGER THINGS 3! Also Jazen and David give...
05.30.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 36: Bran Brought His Own Throne (with special guest Julia Kelly)
6 episodes concluding an 8 year saga and people are still unhappy. On this episode, with the help of the very wonderful Julia Kelly, we discuss the finale of the always subversive Game of Thrones. Julia gives us her theories on...
05.17.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 35: We're In The Endgame (and How a Rat Saved The Universe)
FINALLY we have reached the conclusion of the 10 year-22 film saga of the MCU and it's only appropriate for us to dedicate a massive discussion episode to it. Digging deep with explore our favorite moments, favorite easter eggs, theater experiences,...
04.25.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 34: Everyone Else Is Just Catching Up (w/ special guest Van Lathan)
Van Lathan joins us on this episode of the Cool Table! During the lifetime of this show we’ve come to the realization how much a place like Nerds at the Cool Table was needed among our peers and having a...
04.12.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 33: The Calm Before The Storm
The Marathon Continues! Before jumping into our regularly scheduled program we give a short tribute to Nipsey Hussle. Onto the main event, SHAZAM takes over our whole episode. With a discussion that spills onto our Us discussion, we just couldn’t get...
04.03.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 32: Watching The Movie Before The Movie
Finally we sit down and discuss the movie before the main event of Endgame, CAPTAIN MARVEL. Our thoughts, concerns, and hopes for the sequel as well as the holes it filled in the overarching Marvel Universe. Followed by her appearance...
03.15.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 31: A Super Duper Episode (featuring Super Duper Kyle)
Super Duper Kyle pays the Cool Table a long awaited visit! We nerd out to just about everything we could that one episode can contain; Game of Thrones, video games, Pokemon, Marvel vs DC, representation in media, anime, bingeable TV...
03.01.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 30: The Merch That Made Us
Who didn't have a toy box filled with kid's meal toys in the 90s? We take a trip through memory lane discussing our favorite kid's meal toys and promotions from the golden era of fusion of fast food, pop culture,...
02.28.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Bonus Episode 3: This is Gonna Be Short
we got another bonus episode, a dream casting episode! We finally discuss the elephant in the room; who will play the next BATMAN. We go over our Top 3 choices of candidates and tear each one apart..sort of. Also we finally...
02.15.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 29: Mastodon Morphin Power (featuring Walter Jones)
We bring you our second Power Ranger interview! This time we call on the power of the Mastodon and summon Walter Jones, the ORIGINAL Black Ranger. Discussing the impact the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers had on all of our childhoods,...
02.01.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Bonus Episode 2: Superboy Is Going To Sell Fit Tea (DC Universe's Titan's Review)
In our second ever bonus episode we get down to it and discuss just what did Robin mean by “fuck Batman” in the initial trailer for the DC Universe’s streaming service flagship show, Titans! We review Season 1 on where it...
01.16.2019
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 28: 2019 and Beyond
We’re back at top of 2019! With more breathing room between us, we jump in and review 2018’s last two comic book films; Aquaman and Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse. Both vastly different and very much linked to each other via...
12.21.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 27: Christmas Time at the Cool Table
Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! It’s Christmas time at the Cool Table. We gather ‘round and discuss our favorite Christmas movies of all time and argue just what qualifies as a Christmas movie. The choices vary but are full of...
12.05.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 26: The One Where We Replace Jazen (w/ special guest Sterling "Steelo" Brim)
We lose a host and gain a guest host. We're joined by Ridiculousness cohost Sterling "Steelo" Brim at the cool table! He fits right in with plenty of off-topic discussions, chicken sandwich bets, some lowkey DC bashing. On this episode we...
11.21.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table: Episode 25: Excelsior!
We’re drinking to the life and legacy of the late Stan Lee. The four of us reflect on his life, legacy, impact, and favorite cameos. A legend who’s creations brought us all together for this very podcast. Also we discuss...
11.02.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 24: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot
Daredevil Season 3 Spoilers all over this episode! Episode 24 kicks into gear minutes after David finishes all episodes of Daredevil Season 3 after a weekend of intense cyber bullying by the rest of the crew. We give you a...
10.08.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 23: Let's Split the Cost (w/ special guest Matthew Bordenave
Season 2 kicks off with a guest host and honorary 5th member for this episode Matthew Bordenave! With a resume as a storyboard artist that ranges from the newest DC Universe show Young Justice Outsiders, Flashpoint Paradox, Ultimate Spiderman, The...
09.28.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 22: A Crackhead Dracula
Why did Danny Rand turn down all fades? We ask that on this Iron Fist Season 2 review episode! We roast, we give props, and give our thoughts on a much better improved season. Then, the moment we've been...
09.13.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 21: Our Top 5 Non-MCU/DCEU Comic Book Films
It's a Snyder-fest! Not really but we do breakdown each of our top 5 comic book films that are NOT MCU or DCEU. The lists are both surprising and nostalgic as we find out which of our favorite films growing...
08.14.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 20: That Man Can Run
What do MISSION IMPOSSIBLE and THE DARK KNIGHT have in common? We have no idea but thats what we ended up discussing in our latest episode! After a lengthy review with 3 out of the 4 of us (Jazen's review...
07.31.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 19: That One Weekend in San Diego
The boys write a thank you card to comic con, the most sacred weekend of our year. We run through some trailers that could save the entire DC UNIVERSE. A couple of drunken antics and a heavy topic we still...
07.20.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Bonus Episode 1: UFC Champion Daniel Cormier
Our first bonus episode! Jazen sits down with UFC champ Daniel Cormier and talks a wide spectrum of nerdy topics; from The Avengers equivalent in the UFC, Sports Video Games, his favorite superhero and why it's Gambit, all the way...
07.14.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 18: Quantum It's In Everything!
Finally sober and full of Pym particles we power through another episode. Ant-Man and the Wasp is first up as we break down the sweet dessert Marvel dished up post-Infinity War. We introduce a new segment this episode as we...
07.06.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 17: The Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con
Hungover and battling a violent heat, we survive Vegas strong enough to deliver a JAM PACKED episode that sounds like the most random crossover; Whatever you would call when you put together Thanos, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Blade, The...
06.20.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 16: Cut the Check
This week, we update you guys on where we’ve been going and what we’ve been watching, Youssef takes credit for reviving Gargoyles and Jazen makes a Hail Mary case for Tales from the Crypt....are we running out of ideas? Or...
06.06.2018
Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 15: Rap Game Infinity War
Deadpool 2! Solo: A Star Wars Story! We review both films back to back, but first we weigh in on the long time bubbling rap beef between Drake & Pusha T as we recorded this episode literally less than an...

What's Nerds at the Cool Table about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Nerds at the Cool Table episodes:

Nerds at the Cool Table: WrestleMania 40 Reactions

Nerds at the Cool Table: Episode 60 - Sixty

Nerds at the Cool Table : Episode 59 - Janet’s Blunders

Nerds at the Cool Table: Episode 58 - Last Bits of 2022 (Wednesday and Wakanda Forever Discussion)

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 57: Still Here

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 56: Yes, Chef

Nerds at the Cool Table - TRAILER DISCUSSION: Thor Love & Thunder

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 55: Gambling According to the Simpsons

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 53: Puppy Variants and The Suicide Squad

Nerds at the Cool Table: Fast and Furious thoughts on F9 and the Fast Saga

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 52: We're Back..Again

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 51: The One Where Kyle Comes Back

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 50: Episode Virgil

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 49: Top 5 Denzel Washington Films

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 48: The Home Edition

Episode 46: This is The Way...To Exegol (Recorded at Sideshow Collectibles Studios)

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 47: Can Silverlake Batman Fight?

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 45: We All Walked Into Abar (Watchmen Discussion & Our Top 5 Film/TV of 2019)

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 44: Send In The Clowns (Joker Discussion)

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 43: The Only First Family We Acknowledge

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 42: Where The Giraffes Live (w/ special guest Adam Waheed)

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 41: Whoa! (and our Top 5 Keanu Reeves Films)

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 40: Greatest Villain Since Vegan Thanos

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 39: San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Recap

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 38: We're Back From The Upside Down

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 36: Bran Brought His Own Throne (with special guest Julia Kelly)

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 35: We're In The Endgame (and How a Rat Saved The Universe)

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 34: Everyone Else Is Just Catching Up (w/ special guest Van Lathan)

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 33: The Calm Before The Storm

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 32: Watching The Movie Before The Movie

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 31: A Super Duper Episode (featuring Super Duper Kyle)

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 30: The Merch That Made Us

Nerds at the Cool Table - Bonus Episode 3: This is Gonna Be Short

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 29: Mastodon Morphin Power (featuring Walter Jones)

Nerds at the Cool Table - Bonus Episode 2: Superboy Is Going To Sell Fit Tea (DC Universe's Titan's Review)

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 28: 2019 and Beyond

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 27: Christmas Time at the Cool Table

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 26: The One Where We Replace Jazen (w/ special guest Sterling "Steelo" Brim)

Nerds at the Cool Table: Episode 25: Excelsior!

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 24: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 23: Let's Split the Cost (w/ special guest Matthew Bordenave

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 22: A Crackhead Dracula

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 21: Our Top 5 Non-MCU/DCEU Comic Book Films

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 20: That Man Can Run

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 19: That One Weekend in San Diego

Nerds at the Cool Table - Bonus Episode 1: UFC Champion Daniel Cormier

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 18: Quantum It's In Everything!

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 17: The Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 16: Cut the Check

Nerds at the Cool Table - Episode 15: Rap Game Infinity War