On this episode of The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the gang dives into the latest DCU buzz as James Gunn shares updates and Superman presales start heating up! They react to the new “Tickets On Sale” trailer for Superman and break down the newly released trailer for The Naked Gun reboot. Plus, a surprise announcement for Spaceballs 2 and speculation on potential casting choices for the new Wonder Woman.

The main review covers Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) – does the latest entry live up to the legacy of the franchise?

⏱️ Timestamps:

• (0:00) This week on the show!

• (1:08) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast!

• (2:49) Superman | Tickets on Sale Now Trailer

• (12:23) DCU Updates from James Gunn

• (17:50) Superman Ticket Presale Numbers

• (21:32) The Naked Gun | Official Trailer

• (25:40) Spaceballs 2 | Announcement

• (36:49) Promos

• (38:12) Join the Patreon Fan Club!

• (41:28) Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) Review

• (1:27:19) News From The Nation

• (1:30:33) What else are we watching?

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This week, we break down the epic July box office showdown between Jurassic World: Rebirth, James Gunn’s Superman, and Fantastic Four: First Steps! Plus, we review Ballerina (2025)—the latest action-packed entry from the John Wick universe. We also react to new trailers for Fantastic Four, Ironheart, and Alien: Earth.

And to wrap things up, we talk about seeing Stand By Me at the Alamo Drafthouse in Chicago, and the Jock shares thoughts on the new Wes Anderson movie!

Timestamps:

• This week on the show! (0:00)

• Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:11)

• July Box Office Showdown (3:08)

• The Fantastic Four | Tickets On Sale Trailer (23:21)

• Ironheart | Official Trailer 2 | Disney+ (29:18)

• Alien: Earth | Official Trailer | FX (32:22)

• Promos (36:41)

• Join The Patreon Fan Club! (37:48)

• From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025) Review (39:12)

• News From The Nation (1:19:49)

• What Are We Watching? (1:21:33)

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the hosts tackle another packed episode of geeky goodness, full of breaking news, fresh trailers, and nostalgic rewinds.

Marvel Studios Shakes Up the MCU Calendar

Big changes are coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The crew reacts to Marvel Studios pushing back the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars films to December 2026 and 2027, respectively. To add to the shakeup, Marvel is skipping the Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con for the second year in a row—but promises to maintain a "major presence."

Spider-Man, SDCC, and Streaming Surprises

Rumors are swirling around a potential Spider-Man: Brand New Day adaptation. Will Peter Parker face his most controversial comic storyline yet? The team shares their thoughts.

Plus, we get breakdowns of brand-new trailers:

• Jurassic World: Rebirth (Official Trailer 2)

• Gen V Season 2

• Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix

• Squid Game Season 3

• Stranger Things Season 5

Main Review: Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

The dojo is open again! The crew gives their in-depth, spoiler-filled thoughts on the 2025 legacy sequel Karate Kid: Legends. Does it honor the past or kick it to the curb? Find out in the full review.

1975 Rewind: Best Picture Showdown

In a fun twist, The Jock rewinds to 1975 and revisits that year’s Best Picture Oscar nominees. Which films still hold up, and which feel like a product of their time?

Episode Timestamps:

• (0:00) – This week on the show!

• (0:56) – Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast!

• (6:38) – Marvel pushes Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars

• (12:21) – Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumors

• (19:38) – Marvel skips Hall H at SDCC

• (25:06) – Jurassic World Rebirth | Trailer 2

• (31:50) – Gen V Season 2 Trailer

• (34:01) – Happy Gilmore 2 | Netflix Trailer

• (38:48) – Squid Game Season 3 Trailer

• (47:33) – Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer

• (52:41) – Promos

• (53:52) – Join The Patreon Fan Club!

• (54:59) – Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Review

• (1:36:52) – News From The Nation

• (1:37:49) – 1975 Rewind: Best Picture Nominees

• (1:47:07) – What else are we watching?

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The Jock and Nerd crew dives deep into the explosive season finale of The Last of Us Season 2 before reviewing Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Plus, they reflect on the legendary career of Tom Cruise and his impact on action cinema.

🕒 Timestamps:

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• 3:51 – The Last Of Us Season 2 Review

• 35:13 – Promos

• 36:43 – Join The Patreon Fan Club!

• 37:40 – Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) Review

• 1:31:54 – A Look Back at the Career of Tom Cruise

• 1:57:24 – News From The Nation

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This week, the crew breaks down the brand-new Superman trailer from DC and Marvel’s first look at Ironheart! Plus, reactions to the Nobody 2 trailer, a Spider-Man Noir TV teaser, and updates on the Highlander reboot and a John Rambo origin film.

Then, it’s time to say goodbye to Cassian with a full spoiler-filled review of the Andor Season 2 finale! Also: The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 discussion.

🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 – This Week on the Show 5:09 – Superman | Official Trailer 22:43 – Ironheart | Official Trailer 34:52 – Nobody 2 Trailer 39:20 – Spider-Man Noir Teaser 41:31 – Highlander Reboot Updates 49:34 – John Rambo Origin Film with SISU Director 55:49 – Promos 57:02 – Join The Patreon Fan Club! 57:57 – Andor Season 2 Finale Review 1:35:01 – News From The Nation 1:39:41 – The Last of Us S2 Ep. 6 1:46:09 – What Else Are We Watching? 2:00:18 – Out This Week

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This week on the show, the crew breaks down the latest MCU X-Men directing rumors and franchise updates! They react to new trailers for Squid Game Season 3, The Old Guard 2, Peacemaker Season 2, and the leaked Kung Fury 2 sizzle reel. Plus, updates on Godzilla x Kong: Supernova and much more.

Then it’s back to 2000 with a review of John Woo’s doves, dual pistols, and Tom Cruise’s hair in Mission: Impossible 2. Also: spoiler-filled discussions of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5, and Andor Season 2, Episodes 7–9!

🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 – This Week on the Show 1:05 – Welcome to the Jock and Nerd Podcast 3:38 – MCU X-Men Updates 19:43 – Squid Game Season 3 Teaser 23:50 – The Old Guard 2 Trailer 30:31 – Peacemaker Season 2 Teaser 34:04 – Godzilla x Kong: Supernova Update 38:24 – Kung Fury 2 Leaked Sizzle 44:45 – Promos 46:07 – Join the Patreon Fan Club 48:18 – Mission: Impossible 2 (2000) Review 1:45:18 – The Last of Us S2 Ep. 5 1:49:09 – Andor S2 Eps. 7–9 1:56:39 – What Else Are We Watching?

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the guys dive into Marvel movie madness with major updates and juicy rumors from the MCU!

They discuss: 🎬 Avengers: Doomsday officially starting production 🧨 Rumored full cast leaks for Doomsday 🏹 Jeremy Renner’s shocking Hawkeye salary claim 🧠 X-Men legend Chris Claremont dropping Secret Wars spoilers 💪 The intense new trailer for The Smashing Machine

Then, it’s time for a *full spoiler review of Thunderbolts* (2025) followed by reactions to the latest episodes of Andor Season 2 (Eps 4–6) and The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 4!

🎧 Timestamps: This week on the show! – (0:00) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! – (1:18) 🎥 Avengers: Doomsday begins shooting – (4:18) 🤯 Cast rumor leak – (9:24) 💸 Renner’s Hawkeye salary drama – (13:31) 🧬 Claremont’s Secret Wars spoilers – (20:32) 🥊 The Smashing Machine trailer – (23:33) Promos – (28:27) Join The Patreon Fan Club! – (29:33) 🔥 Thunderbolts* (2025) Review – (30:47) 🚀 Andor S2 Eps 4–6 – (1:49:35) 🎮 The Last of Us S2 Ep. 4 – (2:01:10) What else are we watching? – (2:07:30)

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the crew breaks down the brand-new Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer and reacts to fresh teasers for Predator: Badlands and Alien: Earth. They also cover major Star Wars Celebration announcements and the latest box office numbers.

Then it’s time for a full review of the Andor Season 2 premiere, plus a look at what everyone’s been watching, the newest episode of The Last Of Us season 2 and what’s out this week—including Thunderbolts*!

🎧 Timestamps: 👋 Welcome – (0:55) 🧬 Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer – (2:20) 👹 Predator: Badlands Teaser – (10:13) 👽 Alien: Earth Exclusive Clip – (23:03) 🌌 Star Wars Celebration News – (28:12) 💰 Box Office Update – (34:23) 📣 Promos – (39:45) 💬 Join the Patreon Fan Club – (40:52) 🚀 Andor Season 2 Premiere Review – (42:06) 📺 What Are We Watching? – (1:14:08) 🎬 Thunderbolts* Out This Week – (1:32:17)

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, guest host Matt Delhauer joins the show! The gang dives into a full review of the Daredevil: Born Again finale, followed by a deep dive into the new film Sinners (2025).

Plus, stick around for a spoiler-filled discussion of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2!

🎧 Timestamps: 👋 Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast – (0:57) 👹 Daredevil: Born Again Finale Review – (2:43) 📣 Promos – (58:18) 💬 Join The Patreon Fan Club! – (59:12) 😈 Sinners (2025) Review – (1:00:00) 📰 News From The Nation – (2:16:45) 🎮 The Last of Us S2 E2 – Spoiler Talk – (2:18:35) 📺 Out This Week – (2:31:44)

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the Oscars finally add a Best Stunt Design category starting in 2028! The gang also reacts to trailers for Havoc, Predator: Killer of Killers, and Murderbot, plus a possible leaked photo of Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom.

Then it's time for a full review of The Last of Us Season 2 premiere, followed by thoughts on Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7 and more!

🎧 Timestamps: This week on the show! – (0:00) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! – (1:08) 🏆 Oscars Add Best Stunt Design Category – (2:51) 🔫 Havoc Trailer (Netflix) – (14:30) 👹 Predator: Killer of Killers Trailer – (19:19) 🤖 Murderbot Trailer (Apple TV+) – (25:37) 🧑‍🔬 Leaked RDJ Dr. Doom Suit Photo? – (28:34) Promos – (35:09) Join The Patreon Fan Club! – (36:15) 🎮 The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere Review – (37:43) News From The Nation – (1:00:47) 👊 Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7 – (1:08:25) What else are we watching? – (1:18:37)

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