The Geek Down

Losing childhood crushes and implied gangbangs, going Black to the Future, translating WarCraft for nerds of a different color, and the colorless implications of #tonyssoblack VS #oscarssowhite. All this and nerdist writer/anime critic/professional BLERD Valerie Complex

Anime Next has ambition and promise, but weak building structure and foundation. And no, that's not a metaphor, the fucking place really started coming down! Also time travel, politics, and a surprise fashion show-themed tax-audit from Uncle Pennybags

We give a quick remembrance to drummer Nick Menza, discuss Alien VS. Predator: Clue, got the highlights on WWE Extreme Rules, and talk Buffy the Vampire Slayer in proper nerd form with in-house special guests Meff and Holy Crow

NO ONE is safe! Blizzard digs in on cheaters, Preacher goes house on sin, John Oliver nukes the medical monolith, and TMNT shows your childhood the true meaning of "screw you."

Vader speaks up for the old fogies, mimics finally get their due, and controversy rears it's head in true kayfabe fashion. JM gives the latest news on NXT, Money in the Bank, and Ring of Honor.

While undeniably visually impressive, Independence Day Resurgence brings little else to the table. Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. Pat gives the inside details on this film that will impress and insult any feelings you had towards the last ID4

Talk of Independence day leads to a quick reminisce about the weirdness fo Jeff Goldblum

In an attempt to capitalize on the Legends Of Tomorrow’s growing popularity, DC released a comic book with the same name. An 80-page monthly comic book anthology with little in common with the television show, the comic fails to take advantage of several progressive points already in place for the characters featured. Pat gives an in-depth (if not a little drawn out) breakdown of how the comic misses but still shows promise.

Overwatch will be removing the option to avoid certain players. In theory the feature was created to prevent players from being harassed by trolls. In reality the "avoid this player" option became a quick and dirty way to block better players. This ended up crippling the games matchmaking system. We give the details and some of our own thoughts (all except Herb, who can't go along with a gag... dammit!) on the latest development.

WWE wrestler Roman Reigns has been suspended for 30 days for violating the company’s "wellness policy." WWE’s policy typically means that those who fail the wellness test (drug test) once are suspended for a month, second-time offenders are suspended for 60 days, and third-time offenders get the ax. JM gives the info and update on how this might effect the WWE as a result.