This week on the Mid MO Nerd Show, Mat, Gary, and Andrew dive into a massive week of nerd news and multiverse madness!

We break down the finale of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe and what it means for the future of Marvel storytelling, while also exploring the rise of DC’s Absolute Universe and why fans are getting excited about this bold new direction.

We also preview some awesome upcoming Missouri Comic Con events, including Planet Comicon, Cape Anime Con, and MidMissouriCon—plus why local cons are becoming the heart of the Midwest nerd community.

On the movie and TV side, we talk about the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie rumors and debate our favorite Mario characters and games from across the Mushroom Kingdom. We also discuss the upcoming adaptation of Project Hail Mary, the hype surrounding Lanterns, and what we want to see in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

Plus, we sprinkle in some classic gaming nostalgia with a quick chat about Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, and a shout-out to the iconic Pokémon battle arena Pokéopia.

It’s comics, movies, games, and cons—all packed into one nerdy episode from the heart of Mid-Missouri!

This week on the MidMO Nerd Show, we’re celebrating Pokémon Day in a BIG way — but that’s just the beginning.

We dive deep into the growing popularity of the new Absolute Universe from DC and the Ultimate Universe from Marvel. Why are these fresh reimaginings connecting with fans? Are they redefining modern comics? And with so many new storylines on the horizon, is this the start of another golden era?

We also tackle a nerdy debate: what’s the difference between a movie and a film — and does everything really need to be labeled “cinema” to be considered good? It’s a fun (and slightly spicy) discussion about storytelling, fandom expectations, and the art of entertainment.

Closer to home, we’re hyped for upcoming local Missouri comic cons and special appearances — including Ghostface showing up, plus excitement around Regal Theater in Rolla and BB Theaters in Waynesville bringing the big-screen nerd energy.

On the gaming side:

• FireRed & LeafGreen anniversary hype and Pokémon Day rumors

• TMNT hitting prerelease in Magic: The Gathering

• Updates coming to D&D Beyond

• And so much more across comics, games, and pop culture.

If you love comics, conventions, Pokémon nostalgia, and passionate nerd debates — this episode is for you.

This week on the MidMO Nerd Show, the crew dives headfirst into a MASSIVE wave of nerd news and hype!

We kick things off with a discussion about the latest buzz surrounding Superman, then shift into the morphin’ world of the new Power Rangers show and what’s happening in the current comics. Of course, we couldn’t skip everyone’s favorite wall-crawler as we talk Spider-Man news and updates.

Closer to home, we highlight upcoming local Comic Cons across Missouri and what fans can look forward to this season.

On the TV front, we break down the big announcement of a Baldur’s Gate 3 series in development, talk about the growing lineup of video-game adaptations, and share thoughts on the upcoming God of War show. We also chat about HBO’s Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and what it means for fantasy fans.

Plus — we dive into Pokémon Day rumors, upcoming movie hype, and plenty more nerdy goodness along the way.

If you love comics, games, conventions, TV, and all things geek culture, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Welcome back to the MidMO Nerd Show, where nerd culture lives loud and proud! 🚀

This week’s episode proves one thing: Sci-Fi is for EVERYONE! We dive deep into the latest Moon Knight comic run from Marvel, breaking down what’s working, what’s wild, and what fans should know.

We also cover the packed Comic Con season, including Missouri Comic Con, and talk about what events you should be hyped for this year.

Anime fans—you’re eating GOOD! 🍜 We discuss upcoming and returning hits like One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, the Naruto 20th Anniversary, and more exciting anime on the horizon.

Plus, we blast off into classic and upcoming sci-fi TV with discussions on Star Trek Academy, Firefly, and Stargate SG-1. And of course, Magic players won’t want to miss our breakdown of the new Magic: The Gathering set and what future releases have in store!

👉 Topics This Episode:

• Moon Knight’s latest Marvel run

• Missouri Comic Con & upcoming conventions

• New anime releases and anniversaries

• Sci-Fi shows old and new

• Magic: The Gathering current & future sets

If you love comics, anime, sci-fi, gaming, and nerd culture—you’re home here.

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🚀 MidMO Nerds Enter 2026! 🚀
The Nerd Show is kicking off the new year LOUD — and packed with comics, movies, anime, games, conventions, and some spicy nerd debates.

We dive into new comic releases including:
🦖 Godzilla
🕷️ Spider-Man
⚡ Power Rangers
🐢 TMNT
🦇 Batman — with Mat breaking down the new Batman run and why he’s hyped about where it’s headed.

We also talk about the upcoming MO ComicCon schedule for February and March — and yes… Gary is going to be EVERYWHERE. If you’re hitting cons this spring, you won’t want to miss this segment.

🎬 Movie Talk for 2026

• Avengers: Doomsday gets the spotlight

• Andrew breaks down hype for Avatar: Fire and Ash

📺 TV & Anime Corner (SPOILER WARNING ⚠️)
We talk Stranger Things spoilers, the ending of My Hero Academia, and the announcement of a new EVA coming soon.

🎮 Gaming News
Deadpool has officially entered Marvel Rivals, and we’ve got thoughts.

🎲 Plus fan-favorite segments return:

• More chaotic Would You Rather?

• Our Top Five X-Men picks (prepare for debate)

And of course… much more nerd chaos packed into one episode.

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💬 Drop your Top 5 X-Men list and hottest 2026 predictions in the comments!

This week on the MidMO Nerd Show, we dive DEEP into Star Wars — like, hyperspace-deep.
We talk everything from the sequel trilogy (and why it may not be as bad as everyone says 👀), to what still works, what definitely doesn’t, and why the fandom feels so divided.

Yep — we know. Big hot take. Bring the comments. 🔥

Unfortunately… technology decided to go full Sith on us.
Mat’s awesome intro — and the first 10 minutes of audio — vanished into the void. So this episode jumps straight into the action. We trimmed what we could, but some great moments didn’t survive the editing bay. Thanks, tech!

Still — it’s a fun one, and we’d love to hear your Star Wars thoughts, rankings, disagreements, and spicy opinions.

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💬 Drop your Star Wars takes in the comments!

🎙️ This Week on The MidMO Nerd Show!

Mat, Gary, and Andrew are back at it again — and this episode is packed with movie controversies and hot takes! We dive into Netflix vs. Paramount, debate our favorite Star Wars movies, and talk about the current state of Hollywood (for better or worse 👀).

Plus, we branch out into anime with My Hero Academia, keep things mostly spoiler-free (minor spoilers only!), and bring back another round of Would You Rather? to stir up some chaos.

✨ Bonus Segment: Nerd Life Lessons — because sometimes being a nerd teaches you more than just lore.

Hit like, subscribe, and jump into the comments with your own hot takes — we want to hear them!
Stay nerdy, MidMO!

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Mat, Gary, and Andrew go full nerd-mode with deep dives into Star Wars, Star Trek, the X-Mansion, Gotham City, and all the fandom chaos in between! There’s controversy, strong opinions, and one shocking confession…
👉 Andrew reveals his LEAST favorite movie of all time!! 😱🎬

From lightsabers to Bat-signals, warp drives to mutant drama — this episode covers the entire nerd galaxy. Buckle up, this one gets spicy.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment telling us which fandom YOU think sparks the biggest debates!

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The nerd crew is back — and there’s a LOT happening in Mid-Missouri!
This week, Mat, Gary, and Andrew talk upcoming events, new games, and all the chaos that comes with being a nerd in MidMO.

Gary’s back with Mat, Andrew, and special guest Ryan Johnson tackle Moon Knight, Marvel Rivals, and the exciting debate of Pokémon ZA. We also break down the latest Extremicon announcements — including a guest straight from the galaxy far, far away! And don’t miss Mat and Ryan’s reveal of their new Twitch adventures — coming soon!