In this engaging roundtable discussion with the original Star Wars Commonwealth Network Podcast Hosts, the crew reflect on their shared love for Star Wars and the impact it has had on their lives and podcasting journeys. They explore the current state of Star Wars content, the challenges of keeping up with an overwhelming amount of pop culture, and the joy that comes from community connections and memorable moments. The conversation highlights the nostalgia surrounding Star Wars, the importance of storytelling, and the balance between personal life and fandom. They also explore the future of the Superman franchise under James Gunn, discussing the recent teaser trailer and the expectations surrounding it. The conversation touches on the balance between ensemble casts and individual storytelling, the nostalgia associated with superhero films, and the evolution of the DC Universe. 

In this episode, Tim reflects on the past year in NERD, discussing the slow pace of 2024 and the exciting prospects for 2025. He shares personal experiences, including his collecting journey, family activities, and the launch of his podcasting business, PodSummit. Looking ahead, Tim outlines his top 10 most anticipated releases in 2025, including major projects from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars, emphasizing a year filled with content and community engagement.

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In this episode of the Nerd Room Podcast, host Tim discusses the direction of two major film franchises: Jurassic World and Star Wars. He explores the new direction of Jurassic World Rebirth, highlighting its fresh narrative and cast, while also reflecting on the identity crisis facing Star Wars as it struggles to connect with its audience. Tim elaborates and breaks down a discussion that  emphasizes the need for a focused narrative in Star Wars to re-engage fans and discusses the upcoming Skeleton Crew series as a potential step in the right direction.

Tim is back to breakdown the new trailers from D23 Brazil with Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*!

Join TNR host Tim to discuss all the MCU updates from NYCC 2024, including Spider-Man 4 confirmation, Avengers 5 & 6 filming updates, Daredevil Born Again insights, AND the launch of the Ghostbusters Ecto-1(A) Haslab (best toy of all time?)

Tim is back talking Nerd after a bit of time off! This week he looks at the interesting dichotomy between Deadpool and Wolverine and the Joker 2's Box Office and audience reception! 

Tim is back to discuss the biggest stories from our favourite franchise over the month of August! From the Skeleton Crew trailer to the success of Deadpool and Wolverine, he tackles a bit of everything!

Join Tim as he breaks down the Marvel Studios panel from San Diego Comic Con 2024, including discussions about Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts*, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Avengers 5 (Doomsday), and Avengers 6 (Secret Wars).

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Join Tim for a spoiler-free discussion about the legacy of the FOX X-Men franchise as we approach the release of Deadpool & Wolverine this weekend! He looks back at the almost 25 years of X-Men films that lead to this mega crossover event inside of the MCU!

He also discusses the first Joker 2 trailer and previews the biggest panels from SDCC 2024 happen this weekend! 

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With the arrival of the MCUs first trailer for a 2025 film, Captain America: Brave New World takes center stage as Tim and Ian breakdown the trailer and speculate on the story it is telling. They also give their final thoughts on The Acolyte before watching the finale!