The Nerd Umbrella

Peter talks all about his disappointment with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, from it’s overly convenient plot to its terrible character choices. Who’d have thought I’d like Cats (2019) more than a new Star Wars movie?

Peter, Yuchin, Justin and Shelby discuss the first of three sections of Dune, by Frank Herbert. We wrestle with unfamiliar names, talk about Herbert’s perspective switching style, and talk about the upcoming movie and the laundry list of stars in it!

Everyone has a favorite starter from each Pokemon generation, and probably a favorite final evolution – but what about the Pokemon in between? Peter, Ryan, and Grant return to talk about the oft overlooked, awkward, middle children of the available starters in the Pokemon series. After going through each existing generation, we also speculate on … Continue reading Episode 40: Ranking Pokemon Starter’s Second Evolutions →

Ryan and Peter got up early to watch the seven minute Pokemon Sword and Shield reveal trailer! We talk about the new starters (GROOKEY and two other chumps), features we’d like to see, thoughts on the new region map, and more! Also, speculation about the other “Pokemon Brand” products that will be released later this … Continue reading EMERGENCY EPISODE: Pokemon Sword and Shield! New Starters and First Impressions →

Peter and Yuchin catch up on movies they’ve seen recently, ones they’re looking forward to, and they break down the blockbuster Frozen 2 trailer, and a trailer for Yesterday, a  movie set in a world in where the Beatles don’t exist! Let us know what you think, and thanks for listening!

Welcome to the first  Nerd Umbrella: After Dark, where Peter, Ryan, and Grant break down the Super Smash Bros Ultimate roster to see which of the characters has, hasn’t, or does not have the capacity to f*ck. This one is real explicit, people. Who gets more action: Mario, Dr. Mario, or Luigi? Does Mega Man’s … Continue reading Episode 37: Who on the Smash Bros Roster F*CKS? A Perhaps Too Thorough Discussion →

There’s a new Magic set coming out in a couple of weeks, so Peter, Yuchin, and Justin talk all things Ravnica, and why it’s such a fun setting for Magic cards and the recently released D&D sourcebook “A Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica”. Take the quiz yourself, and find out which of Ravnica’s ten guilds you … Continue reading Episode 36: All About Ravnica – in MtG and D&D →

Peter and Yuchin ring in the new year with their top 5 things of 2018! We talk over our favorites in movies, TV, anime, and video games, and a couple of the things we’re looking forward to in 2019! Follow us on Facebook, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Peter breaks down what he hopes to see from the Lion King CGI remake in 2019, going over what will likely be, what might be, and what probably won’t! As always, thanks for listening!

Before the recent Nintendo Direct, a “leak” surfaced on 4chan’s video game board about potential new Nintendo Switch titles – some realistic, like Pikmin 4 or PUBG for Switch, and some…. less so, like Metroid Equestrian Races. Ryan and Peter break down the entire list, discussing what type of game these potential titles could be, … Continue reading Nintendo eShop “Leak!” – Realistic and Ridiculous New Switch Titles →