The Nerd Academy Podcast

Jarod and Bill broadcast live to discuss the news out of the first day of Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Chiba Japan! From the new “Star Wars: Starfighter” led by Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling, updates around “The Mandalorian & Grogu”, and the announcement of “Maul: Shadow Lord”!

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With Andor Season 2 on the horizon the dynamic duo of Ken Napzok and Alden Diaz of ForceCenter, Casterly Talk, Ahch-To Radio, and Anytime With Ken & Alden join Jarod to discuss the complex politics of Andor, in and out of the galaxy far, far away.

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This week on TNAP Jarod is joined by Mitch692 to discuss the line up and controversy around Switch 2, the rumors of Robert Pattinson joining the cast of Dune: Messiah, and end with a discussion around the penultimate episode of Daredevil: Born Again!

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This week on TNAP Jarod is joined by Mitch692 to discuss the exciting news for the future of Spider-Man on the big screen including the title for the next MCU movie and details for Beyond the Spider-Verse and then discuss the thrilling conclusion to the Muse arc of Daredevil: Born Again!

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With Andor Season 2 on the horizon the dynamic duo of Ken Napzok and Alden Diaz of ForceCenter, Casterly Talk, Ahch-To Radio, and Anytime With Ken & Alden join Jarod to discuss the complex politics of Andor, in and out of the galaxy far, far away.

Ken’s Links: https://www.kennapzok.com/#/

Alden’s Links: https://bsky.app/profile/thataldendiaz.bsky.social

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Mitch692 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMitch692Channel

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This week on TNAP Jarod is joined by Mitch692 to go over the cast list (so far) for Avengers: Doomsday to try and figure out where all these Mutaants fit into the equation and why notable heroes like Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and others are and discuss the first season of Daredevil: Born Again’s midseason episodes as we near the end of the complicated web of murder and intrigue!

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This week on TNAP Jarod is joined by Mitch692 to theory-craft over who Sadie Sink may be playing in Spider-Man 4, discuss Gale Newborn’s new Pixel Pack initiative to advocate for artists and actors in video games as the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike continues, and they discuss the emotional rollercoaster that was the third episode of Daredevil: Born Again and look forward to how the series will navigate the complicated iconography of The Punisher.

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Friend of the show Trey Mitchell joins Jarod to discuss the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again and unpack the return of the Man Without Fear to the MCU, go over the concept art leak for Avengers: Doomsday and the updates on the coming slate of DC Studios from Peter Safran and James Gunn

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After a chaotic week in Star Wars news, Jarod, Kason, and Conor unpack the whirlwind of speculation and news around the future of Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and the future of Star Wars, discuss the bizarre first trailer for Andor Season 2 and the frustrating discourse around the series, and look forward to celebrating 20 years of Revenge of the Sith!

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Jarod is joined by Eli from Star Wars: In a Galaxy as Eli continues his journey as a newcomer to Marvel as a fandom to discuss a fresh and bold take on the early days of Peter Parker’s time as the Wall-Crawler!

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