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What the heck did we just watch!? Thundernerd 1 and guests dive deep into Zach Cregger's new film 'Weapons'  –  is it a cinematic masterpiece or a disturbing misfire? 

Plus: Guessing The New York Times’ 'Top 10 Best Films of the 21st Century', 'Grounded 2' Initial Gameplay Thoughts, 'The Batman: Part II' to begin filming in Spring 2026 and 'Star Wars: Starfighter' casts its lead villain...

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CHAPTER POINTS:

(00:00) Intro

(01:19) Yesterday's News

(06:49) Guessing The NY Times Top 10 Films of 21st Century

(14:50) Grounded 2: Initial Gameplay Thoughts 

(17:43) Weapons (2025): Spoiler Free Thoughts

(20:55) Weapons (2025): Spoiler Filled Review

(01:13:19) Weapons (2025): MVP & Letterboxd Rating

#Weapons2025 #WeaponsMovieReview #WeaponsMovie #WeaponsEndingExplained #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #MovieReviewPodcast
#NYTimesBestFilms #BestFilms21stCentury #TheBatmanPartII #StarWarsStarFighter #StarWarsNews #Grounded2 #GamingPodcast #FilmPodcast #MovieDiscussion #PopCulturePodcast #MovieBreakdown #FilmAnalysis 

Is 'From Russia with Love' the greatest Bond film that no one talks about? We dive into Sean Connery’s iconic Cold War thriller and explore why this forgotten 007 entry might just be the franchise’s finest hour.

Plus: A huge piece of the puzzle is in place for 'Bond 26'as 'Peaky Blinders'’ Steven Knight is confirmed as the writer, the latest 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' costume is unveiled, 'Grounded 2' enters early access and a first look at Matt Smith & Austin Butler in Darren Aronofsky's new crime thriller 'Caught Stealing'.

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CHAPTER POINTS:

(00:00) Intro

(03:47) Yesterday's News

(12:53) From Russia with Love: Full Discussion (Ft. Saint John Smythe)

(01:32:23) From Russia with Love: MVP & Letterboxd Rating (Ft. Saint John Smythe)

(01:55:03) Wrap-up

#JamesBond #FromRussiaWithLove #BondPodcast #Bond26 #StevenKnight #PeakyBlinders #SpiderManBrandNewDay #SpiderVerse #Grounded2 #MattSmith #AustinButler #MoviePodcast #FilmNews #007Podcast #UnderratedMovies #SpyThriller #SeanConnery #BondFans #CinemaPodcast #PopCulturePodcast 

Saddle up as we deep dive into The Unholy Trinity (2025) — the newly released Western that pairs Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson in a tale of revenge, frontier justice, and buried secrets. With a modest $7 million budget and a striking Montana backdrop, does this modern Western resurrect the genre or ride it straight into the dust?

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CHAPTER POINTS:

(00:00) Intro & New Guest Arrival

(17:51) Yesterday's News

(36:31) The Unholy Trinity: Review & Breakdown

(01:06:29) MVP & Letterboxd Scoring

(01:30:46) Wrap-up

#TheUnholyTrinity #PierceBrosnan #SamuelLJackson #MoviePodcast #FilmReviewPodcast #2025Movies #IndieFilmReview #WesternMovie #LowBudgetFilm #NewMovieReview 

James Gunn’s Superman (2025) is finally here – but is it the fresh start superhero movies have been crying out for? In this edition of the podcast, Thundernerd 1, Commander Riker and new guest Declango Unchained - sit down to talk down to talk everything Superman...

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CHAPTER POINTS:

(00:00) HBO Harry Potter: Costume Reveal and Leaked Set Photos

(06:42) Superman (2025): Full Discussion & Breakdown (Ft. Commander Riker & Declango Unchained)

(01:42:02) Wrap-up

#Superman2025 #JamesGunn #DCUniverse #SupermanReview #DavidCorenswet #LoisLane #LexLuthor #SuperheroMovies #DCReboot #moviereview

This week, we’re going back to where it all began. Joined by special guest Mr Saint John Smythe, we take a deep dive into Dr. No (1962), the very first James Bond film that introduced Sean Connery as 007 and set the stage for a global phenomenon...

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(00:00) Watching Superman This Week!

(02:54) Latest Film, TV & Game News

(19:51) The Arrival of Saint John Smythe (New Guest)

(27:49) Amazon 007 Deal

(33:47) Bond 26 & Potential Spin-Offs 

(38:45) Denis Villeneuve Chat

(43:32) Debunking James Bond Code-name Theory

(49:12) Timeline of Bond Films / Brosnan's Abrupt Series Exit

(59:18) 007: First Light

(01:05:00) Rumoured Bond 26 Actors

(01:13:44) Dr No - Film Breakdown & Discussion

(02:27:49) Wrap-up

#JamesBond #007 #DrNo #SeanConnery #BondMovies #MovieReviewPodcast #FilmDiscussion #RetroCinema #BondBegins #MoviePodcasts #FilmRetrospective #ClassicMovies

In this follow-up to our deep dive on alien encounters, we unravel more of the UFO mystery. From the infamous WOW Signal that stunned astronomers, to the bizarre Egg UAP Incident, to the mass sighting at Westall High School, and the hilarious Ashtar Command broadcast interruption — this episode explores the fine line between unexplained phenomena and something… otherworldly.

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(00:00) Pod Intro

(04:56) The WOW Signal

(21:10) The Egg UAP Incident

(27:56) The Westall High School UFO Encounter

(49:22) The Ashtar Command Broadcast Interruption

(01:04:48) Pod Wrap-up

 #UFOs #Aliens #TheWOWSignal #WestallUFO #AshtarCommand #ParanormalPodcast #UAP 

This week we kick off with the news that Dune Messiah has begun filming, the latest buzz around James Bond casting, and rumours of a Squid Game: USA spin-off. Brad Pitt has also teased the upcoming Cliff Booth spin-off, and Big Finish has just released their first Full Cast 13th Doctor Audio adventure. In gaming news, a former Rockstar employee has potential insight into GTA 7, an alleged Insomniac roadmap has leaked with huge Marvel game teases, and the PC specs for Grounded 2 have dropped. Plus, Peter Davison shares his thoughts on the current direction of Doctor Who. After the news, we dive deep into a full review and discussion of Jurassic World: Rebirth — covering everything from the story and performances to how it compares to previous entries in the franchise. 

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(00:00) Pod Intro

(01:42) Dune Messiah Begins Filming

(03:17) Bond Casting Rumours Heat Up

(05:12) Squid Game: USA Rumoured

(06:27) Brad Pitt talks Cliff Booth Spin-off

(09:14) Big Finish Release 13th Doctor Adventure: Vampire Weekend

(12:31) Former Rockstar Employee talks GTA 7

(15:17) Insomniac Games Alleged Marvel Road-map

(16:36) Grounded 2 PC Spec Requirements Revealed

(18:22) Peter Davison talks Current State of Doctor Who

(22:47) Jurassic World: Rebirth - Full Review & Discussion (Ft. The D Man)

(01:31:17) Pod Wrap-up

 #JurassicWorldRebirth #JurassicWorldReview #JurassicParkFranchise #DuneMessiah #JamesBondCasting #Bond26 #SquidGameUS #CliffBooth #BradPittSpinOff #13thDoctor #DoctorWhoNews #BigFinishDoctorWho #GTA7 #RockstarGames #InsomniacGames #MarvelGames #Grounded2 #FilmNewsPodcast #GamingNewsPodcast #MovieDiscussion #PopCulturePodcast #FilmReviewPodcast #JurassicWorld2025 #MoviePodcast2025 #DinoDiscussion 

This week, we kick things off with the long-awaited release of Death Stranding 2. Then we dig into fresh news on The Batman Part II, with Matt Reeves officially completing the script. We also unpack the rumoured streaming war heating up between Netflix and HBO for the future of Doctor Who. In huge franchise news, Bond 26 has found its director, and it’s none other than Dune mastermind Denis Villeneuve – is he the right choice to spearhead the next era of 007? Later, we dive into a full review of 28 Years Later with Huddersfield Girl, breaking down the film’s biggest moments and what it means for the trilogy. And to wrap it up, The D Man gives his ultimate ranking of every Jurassic Park movie! 

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(00:00) Pod Intro

(02:40) Death Stranding 2 Releases

(04:55) Matt Reeves Completes Batman II Script

(05:55) Doctor Who Streaming War: Netflix vs HBO Max

(09:10) Bond 26 Gets Its Director: Denis Villeneuve

(31:54) 28 Years Later Full Review (Ft. Huddersfield Girl)

(01:25:48) Ranking all Jurassic Park Films (Ft. The D Man)

(02:47:32) Pod Wrap-up

#DeathStranding2 #PlayStation5 #GamingNews#TheBatman2 #MattReeves #DCFilms #DoctorWhoNews #DoctorWho #JamesBond #Bond26 #DenisVilleneuve #007News #28YearsLater #DannyBoyle #JurassicPark #JurassicWorld #MovieRanking

In this bonus edition of the podcast, we explore some of the most legendary and bizarre UFO cases ever reported — from the abduction of Betty and Barney Hill to the wild claims of Bob Lazar, secret tech leaks, eerie alien footage, and even UFOs in the Bible. We finish with one of the strangest tales yet: a Flying Bigfoot encounter.

Strap in for a journey through alien lore, government secrets, and unexplained encounters.

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(00:00) Hello old friend

(10:01) The Betty and Barney Hill Incident

(32:16) Bob Lazar

(55:51) Edgar Fouche

(01:12:39) 1997 Alien Interview

(01:32:33) 1947 Alien Autopsy

(01:37:55) Biblical UFO Sightings

(01:49:42) The Flying Bigfoot Encounter

Bob Lazar Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UAREqiZT9o&themeRefresh=1

Edgar Fouche Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiekg2ij6s0

1997 Alien Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeaHluO0Az0

1947 Alien Autopsy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4-MDa5n098

#UFOs #Aliens #BobLazar #BettyAndBarneyHill #AlienAutopsy #ConspiracyTheories #ParanormalPodcasts

New guest 'Huddersfield Girl' features today, as we dive deep into the 28 Days Franchise — breaking down both films plots, key themes, and the impact they’ve had on modern horror. We also cover the biggest Film and TV news of the week gone by: Tom Rhys Harries cast as Clayface, James Gunn’s comments on his “Batman problem,” Orlando Bloom and Producers comments around a Pirates of the Caribbean reunion, Dune 3’s twin casting announcement, Russell T Davies teasing future Doctor Who possibilities, and Babylon 5 Creator throwing his hat in the ring to run Doctor Who. A packed episode for horror fans, sci-fi lovers, and pop culture obsessives alike. 

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(00:00) Intro
(03:00) Tom Rhys Harries Clayface Casting
(05:15) James Gunn talks 'Batman Problem' 
(11:06) Pirates of the Caribbean Cast to possibly Reunite
(15:15) Dune: Messiah: Casting Announcement
(16:27) RTD Talks Future of Doctor Who
(22:18) Babylon 5 Creator makes Doctor Who Show Running Comment 
(26:24) 28 Days Later: Film Review
(01:01:03) 28 Weeks Later: Film Review
(01:37:31) 28 Years Later: Pre-Watch Chat

#28DaysLater #28WeeksLater #28YearsLater #DoctorWho #PiratesoftheCaribbean #Batman #Superman #Dune3 #Babylon5 #Clayface