The Mid MO Nerd Show

We are LIVE from the main stage at Extremicon in St. Robert, Missouri! 🎤✨

In this special live recording of The MidMo Nerd Show, Andrew, Mat, and Gary sit down with veteran comic book writer and creator JimmyZ Johnson! We dive deep into the craft of comic book writing, world-building in independent comics, working alongside artists to bring pages to life, and what it really takes to navigate today's comic book industry. Plus, JimmyZ shares stories from the convention circuit and gives us the inside scoop on his latest projects!

Whether you're an aspiring comic creator, an indie comic fan, or just love great storytelling, this episode is packed with industry insights and live convention energy!

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Summer is winding down, back-to-school season is in full swing, and Extremicon is right around the corner! Join Mat, Gary, and Andrew as they catch up on the latest comic book releases, movie news, tabletop gaming highlights, and everything you need to know ahead of Extremicon (September 25–27 in St. Robert, MO).

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Spider-Man news, physical media wins, and Hobbit hype—oh my! 🕸️📦✨

Join Gary, Mat, and Andrew on this week’s episode of The MidMO Nerd Show as they tackle:

🕷️ Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Our thoughts on Spidey’s latest direction!

🎮 Xbox & Physical Media - Why Xbox's steps toward game preservation and physical media matter.

🃏 MTG Universes Beyond: The Hobbit - Prerelease weekend is here! What cards are we chasing?

🎪 Extremicon Announcements - Last-minute news and what to expect on our social channels!

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WARNING: Full Spoilers Ahead! Put on your web-shooters, because once we swing into the breakdown, there’s no turning back! 🕷️💥

Your favorite friendly neighborhood nerds—Mat, Ryan, and Andrew—are back in the studio for a massive, web-tastic installment of The MidMO Nerd Show! In this Summer Superhero Spectacular, we are diving headfirst into the biggest event of the season: Spider-Man: Brand New Day!

Does Peter Parker’s latest chapter live up to the hype? What does this mean for the future of the Wall-Crawler? And where is the Marvel Cinematic Universe swinging next? We analyze the big twists, the jaw-dropping action, and what lies ahead for Spidey and the MCU.

In this episode, we break down:

• 🕸️ Our immediate, unfiltered reactions to Spider-Man: Brand New Day

• 🏙️ Peter Parker’s brand-new status quo and character arc

• 🔮 Massive theories on the future of the MCU and Spider-Man's place in it

• ⚡ What that ending and post-credits tease could mean for upcoming Marvel projects

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Grab your shields, fire up your thrusters, and prepare your eardrums, True Believers—this is the ultimate, multi-verse spanning, mega-extended episode of The MidMO Nerd Show! 🦸‍♂️💥

Clocking in at over FOUR HOURS, Andrew and Mat are joined by special guest and certified Marvel maven, Ryan, for an absolute marathon of a discussion. We are tackling every single live-action Marvel movie ever made, in strict release order.

That’s right—we aren’t just sticking to the MCU. We are going all the way back to the forgotten vaults of 1986 and charting the entire, chaotic history of Marvel on the big screen. No stone is left unturned, no variant left behind.

Here is a taste of what we breakdown in this 4-hour epic:

• The Ancient Pre-MCU Era: Starting from the absolute beginning with Howard the Duck (1986), the 90s Blade trilogy, and the cinematic oddities that paved the way.

• The Fox & Sony Universes: Dissecting the highs and lows of the original X-Men franchise, Sam Raimi’s iconic Spider-Man trilogy, Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider, and the Amazing Spider-Man eras.

• The Birth & Evolution of the MCU: From Tony Stark's 2008 garage built Iron Man suit all the way through the Infinity Saga, the reality-shattering Multiverse Saga, and recent hits like Deadpool & Wolverine and Captain America: Brave New World.

• The Multiverse Collides: How these legacy universes are officially bleeding into the modern MCU timeline.

• Our Definitive Rankings: The absolute masterpieces, the hidden gems, and the movies we wish would get pruned by the TVA.

Whether you're a die-hard comic reader or an MCU binge-watcher, this deep-dive retrospective is built for you. Pop some popcorn, settle in, and let's journey through cinema history!

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This week on The MidMO Nerd Show, Andrew, Mat, Gary, and Ryan tackle a massive lineup of pop culture, gaming, and local folklore!

We break down the epic finale of the Marvel Ultimate Universe, unmask the Arkham Knight, and discuss our Doomsday fears alongside the upcoming "I Play Rocky" biopic. Then, we attempt to untangle the wild Evil Dead timeline before debating the future of gaming for PlayStation and Xbox.

On the tabletop side, we share our thoughts on the Avatar Legends RPG and the upcoming Marvel and Star Trek crossovers in Magic: The Gathering. Finally, we bring it back home to Missouri with the eerie local legends of the Devil's Elbow River Spirit.

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Up in the sky! Look! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a brand-new special episode of The MidMO Nerd Show! 🦸‍♂️💥

This week, Mat and Andrew are taking a cosmic deep dive into the Phantom Zone to talk all things Kryptonian! From the tragic destruction of Krypton to the bustling, bottled streets of Kandor, we’re breaking down the lore, history, and legacy of the House of El.

We kick things off by exploring the complex relationship and distinct journeys of Superman and Supergirl. Then, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to Smallville—discussing how the iconic CW show shaped a generation of DC fans (and whether or not the theme song is still stuck in our heads). Finally, we turn our yellow-sun-powered gaze toward the silver screen to rank and discuss some of our absolute favorite DC movies of all time.

It’s an interstellar episode packed with deep lore, laughs, and more Superman puns than you can shake a piece of glowing green rock at. Don't forget to hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more weekly nerd culture content, and leave us a review!

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Is physical media officially on its deathbed? 💀

This week on the Mid MO Nerd Show, Mat, Gary, and Andrew are joined by special guest Jed from The Goofy Goblin's Games & Goods! Together, the crew unpacks the rumors surrounding PlayStation going completely digital by 2028 and what that means for game ownership.

We also tackle a major elephant in the room: how AI is impacting (and potentially ruining) the nerd and creative communities we love.

Thankfully, there's always an escape! We talk PC gaming on STEAM and get some fantastic, expert recommendations from Jed on the best board games and tabletop experiences hitting shelves right now.

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Get ready, Web-Heads! Welcome to a massive, web-slinging edition of the Mid MO Nerd Show. In this special Summer Super Hero Spectacular, Andrew and Mat are diving headfirst into the Spider-Verse to break down everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood wall-crawler.

From the classic comic panels that started it all to the cinematic blockbusters, iconic animated TV shows, and smash-hit video games, we are covering the entire legacy of Spider-Man.

Here is what we’re untangling in the web today:

• ​The Big Debates: We rank and share our absolute favorite versions of Spider-Man across all media. (Is it Peter, Miles, or someone else entirely?)
• ​The Rogues' Gallery: From tragic scientists to chaotic symbiotes, we reveal our definitive favorite Spider-Man villains.
• ​The Supporting Cast: Spider-Man is nothing without the people who keep him grounded. We shout out our favorite side characters who steal the show.

Whether you're a die-hard comic reader, a casual movie fan, or currently swinging through New York on your console, this ultimate Spidey celebration is for you. Grab your web-shooters, hit that subscribe button, and let us know your favorite Spidey moments in the comments below!

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Mat, Gary, and Andrew gather at the table for an action-packed episode covering everything from comic book endgame events to local con culture!

On the slate today:

• Comic & Media News: Ultimate Marvel Endgame, Moon Knight updates, the new MMPR arc, Masters of the Universe, and the ripple effects of post-Doomsday events.

• Gaming & TCGs: Xbox's latest move with Spyro, the massive Magic: The Gathering x Marvel collaboration, and a masterclass in card game threat assessment.

• The Book Shelf: A deep dive into Origins and the Dreamcatcher series by D.L. Golden, where classic novels become powerful magic tomes.

• Con Culture: A full recap of the Route 66 Comic and Toy Convention, plus a look ahead to upcoming local events, featuring an exclusive preview of Extremicon!

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