Take The Nerd Out

Things are changing on Take The Nerd Out.In Episode 14, John and Shimmer get personal about why John is stepping away from the podcast for now, the financial reality of being a full-time creator, TikTok’s changing creator programs, and the struggle between chasing monetization and making the content you actually want to make.But we still had to talk nerdy 🤓We get into Zack Snyder potentially returning to DC for The Dark Knight Returns, Batman vs. Superman, creator life, anime, gaming, AI and the future of creative work, plus a bunch of completely unhinged side conversations along the way.Thanks to everyone who’s been watching and supporting the show. This isn’t necessarily goodbye — just a new chapter. ❤️💬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments!Follow us on all Socials!@takethenerdout on all socials@johnmarcoasks @shimmerwaliPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/takethenerd...

00:00 – Intro / What We’re Nerding Out About01:18 – Ocarina of Time Reveal & Zelda Talk

06:21 – Our TikTok Secret Screening Experience15:59 – Heart of the Beast Review

24:54 – Watching Akira for the First Time

32:54 – Hope Review: Amazing Movie, Terrible CGI

38:58 – Apple’s New iPhone Duo

48:17 – Lanterns Is Actually REALLY Good

1:04:16 – Wolverine Reviews & Is 13 Hours Too Short?

1:07:50 – Ocarina of Time Remake & Switch 2 Discussion

1:14:36 – Xbox’s Physical-to-Digital Game Solution

1:18:06 – The New Naruto Movie: Do We Actually Need It?

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🎙️ Take The Nerd Out welcomes our FIRST EVER GUEST — Parker Senpai! 🔥

Parker joins John Marco & Shimmer to talk about his journey from the military and content creation to becoming an anime interviewer, how he found his place in the anime community, and what he’s learned from interviewing over 1,000 people.

Then, as usual, things go completely off the rails 😂

🐉 Is Dragon Ball making a mistake by revisiting Super?
🔥 Is Goku actually a terrible MC?
🍥 Revisiting Naruto years later
🏴‍☠️ John’s journey reading One Piece from the beginning
⚡ What superhero deserves their own anime?
🎴 The madness of Pokémon collecting & Pokémon Worlds
❤️ The anime that genuinely changed our lives
…and a LOT more.

Come nerd out with us and let us know your takes in the comments!

🎙️ Hosted by John Marco & Shimmer
🎤 Special Guest: Parker Senpai

🎙️ Take The Nerd Out is finally back in the studio!

This week, John Marco & Shimmer react to the insane GTA 6 gameplay reveal 🎮, talk Hades II, Shimmer FINALLY watches Your Name 😭, and John recaps Anime NYC.

We also get into the massive One Piece: God Valley announcement 🏴‍☠️, Avengers: Doomsday hype, Bleach, Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, and whether we’ll ever see another 200+ episode anime again.

🔥 THIS EPISODE:

• GTA 6 Gameplay Reaction 🎮

• One Piece: God Valley 🏴‍☠️

• Hades II

• Your Name 🌠

• Anime NYC

• Avengers: Doomsday 🦸

• The Future of Long-Running Anime 🍜💬

What are YOU nerding out about this week?

Take The Nerd Out w/ John Marco & Shimmer

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🎙️ Take the Nerd Out Podcast | Episode 10

This week on Take the Nerd Out Podcast, John Marco & Shimmer break down the House of the Dragon season finale and give their thoughts on the season as a whole. Was the finale worth the buildup? Who had the best character arc? And did Season 3 actually deliver?

In this episode:
🐉 House of the Dragon Finale Breakdown
⚔️ Team Green vs. Team Black
👑 The Best & Worst of the Season
🔥 Our Season 4 Predictions
🦖 End of Oak Street
❌ X-Men ’97 Season 2
🏴‍☠️ One Piece & More!
Let us know in the comments:
👇 What did you think of the House of the Dragon finale?
👇 Who are you rooting for going into next season?

🕷️ Did Spider-Man: Brand New Day actually live up to the hype?This week on Take the Nerd Out Podcast, we're breaking down everything about Marvel's newest Spider-Man movie. From Tom Holland's performance and the emotional moments that hit us the hardest to the biggest surprises, cameos, theories, and what it all means for the future of the MCU—we're diving into it all.In this episode:🕸️ Is Tom Holland officially the greatest live-action Spider-Man?🎬 Our spoiler-filled review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day😢 The scenes that had us emotional🧠 Sadie Sink as Jean Grey and what it means for the X-Men🦹 Our thoughts on the villains and the movie's biggest twists👀 Post-credit scene theories🔥 Ranking our favorite Spider-Man movies🎭 Why we think the internet is overreacting to some of the discourse surrounding the filmWe also talk about why fandoms sometimes treat opinions like facts, how online discourse changes the way people talk about movies, and why this might be one of the most emotional Spider-Man films we've ever seen.💬 Let us know in the comments:• Did Spider-Man: Brand New Day deliver?• Who is YOUR favorite live-action Spider-Man?• Where does this movie rank among all the Spider-Man films?👍 If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Take the Nerd Out!Follow us on all Socials!@takethenerdout on all socials@johnmarcoasks @shimmerwali

Welcome back to Take the Nerd Out Podcast! 🎙️This week we're talking all things anime, gaming, comics, movies, and everything in between.

In this episode:

🎮 Shimmer finally beats Hades (and immediately gets addicted to Hades II)

⚡ Is Pokémon Black & White actually one of the best Pokémon games?

🏴‍☠️ Thoughts on One Piece Chapter 1189

🚬 Why we're surprisingly enjoying the bizarre anime Chainsmoker Cat

🐉 Our reactions to the latest House of the Dragon episode

🎭 Breaking down the biggest San Diego Comic-Con announcements

🔥 Ryan Gosling officially becoming Ghost Rider

🖤 The MCU's new Black Panther

🦸 Ryan Reynolds secretly attending SDCC in costume

🕷️ Getting hyped for the next Spider-Man movie

🎬 We also talk conventions, cosplay, our favorite gaming experiences lately, and plenty of nerdy hot takes along the way.

A huge thank you to everyone who's been supporting the podcast every week! We're already on Episode 8, and we couldn't do it without you. Shoutout to the incredible team behind the scenes, the editors, and everyone helping us bring the show to life.

💬 Let us know in the comments:

Are you excited for Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider?

What's your favorite Pokémon generation?

Have you played Hades?

Which SDCC announcement are you most excited about?

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🎙️ Take the Nerd Out Podcast | Did The Odyssey Live Up to the Hype?

This week we're diving deep into Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey! We break down our spoiler-filled thoughts on the film, reveal our ratings, discuss whether it lived up to the massive hype, and compare it to some of Nolan's other movies.

We also talk about:

⚔️ Our full Odyssey review

🎬 Christopher Nolan's filmmaking style

🎭 The performances from Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, and the rest of the cast

🎵 Travis Scott's surprising opening scene

🎥 IMAX vs. IMAX 70mm – is it worth it?

🏛️ The movie's connection to Greek mythology and One Piece

🎮 Streamer University, Ludwig, and the Pokémon Rap Concert

🤔 Getting "canceled" online and how internet discourse can spiral

🦸 Nerd culture becoming more mainstream than ever

Let us know in the comments:

⭐ What would you rate The Odyssey out of 10?

⭐ Is this Christopher Nolan's best movie?

⭐ What topic should we cover next?

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Welcome back to Episode 6 of Take the Nerd Out! 🎙️

This week, we're diving into one of the biggest debates in the anime community: Is Anime Expo still worth going?

After attending both Anime Expo and Dream Con, we break down the good, the bad, and whether AX is becoming too crowded for its own good. We also compare the two conventions, share behind-the-scenes creator experiences, and talk about what conventions need to improve.

We also discuss our experiences at Dream Con, Shimmer's trip to Bali, the latest Superman and Batman news, Solo Leveling, Naruto, and other anime updates, the nonstop grind of being content creators, convention culture, and celebrate our very first Patreon supporter!

Let us know in the comments: Is Anime Expo still worth going, or has it become too overcrowded?

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Welcome back to Episode 5 of the Take the Nerd Out Podcast! 🎙️This week, we're breaking down one of the biggest gaming stories of the year—the GTA price reveal. Is the new price justified, or is gaming headed in the wrong direction?We also react to the latest One Piece trailer and discuss what stood out, our biggest takeaways, and why fans have so much to be excited about.Follow us on all Socials!@takethenerdout on all socials@johnmarcoasks @shimmerwaliPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/takethenerdout/posts