Distance Nerding: Robot Peyote, Buffy’s Return, and Big Studio Power Plays

Episode Summary

Distance Nerding is back with fast, funny takes on the latest in movies, TV, and geek news! Jen, Young Phil, and James break down X-Men casting chatter, a ginger Bond rumor, Kristen Wiig as Roboto, and Orla Brady joining Vision Quest. We cover Paramount’s big swings (World War Z 2, new Star Trek films, Duffer Brothers deal), Zack Cregger’s Resident Evil and possible Batman spinoff, Ballerina’s box office stumble, and a Jason Bourne franchise shake-up.

We also dive into Buffy’s New Sunnydale, The Boys spinoff Vought Rising, Lego Star Wars: Pieces of the Past, Jessica Cruz starring in a Green Lantern animated series, Superman’s digital release syncing with Peacemaker season two, updates on Daredevil: Born Again, Spider-Man’s “Brand New Day” leaks with Punisher and a savage Hulk, and Avengers: Doomsday rumors. Oh, and yes—we debate if a burger is really a sandwich.

Timestamps & Highlights

• 00:00 – Cold open & chaos

• 03:00 – Weekend update recap & sponsor shoutouts

• 09:07 – Ginger Bond casting rumor

• 11:34 – Kristen Wiig joins Masters of the Universe

• 12:42 – Orla Brady in Vision Quest

• 17:21 – Paramount goes big on World War Z 2

• 18:33 – Zack Cregger’s Resident Evil details

• 22:07 – Ballerina box office performance

• 26:55 – Jason Bourne rights deal

• 29:37 – Duffer Brothers linked to Paramount

• 33:02 – K-pop Demon Hunters limited run

• 35:16 – Buffy: New Sunnydale rumors

• 38:39 – Two new Star Trek films in dev

• 41:19 – The Boys: Vought Rising spinoff

• 44:14 – Lego Star Wars: Pieces of the Past

• 46:39 – Jessica Cruz leads new Green Lantern animated series

• 51:07 – Superman early digital release

• 54:10 – Peacemaker season 2 teases

• 59:17 – Daredevil Born Again clarification

• 60:01 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day set leaks

• 63:01 – Avengers: Doomsday rumors heat up

Key Takeaways

• Paramount doubles down on familiar IP: World War Z 2, Star Trek, courting the Duffer Brothers.

• Zack Cregger is making waves with Resident Evil and a rumored Batman project.

• Ballerina struggles to match John Wick hype.

• Jessica Cruz shines in DC’s animated future.

• Superman’s early digital drop keeps DCU timeline clean.

• Daredevil Born Again is continuing despite earlier confusion.

• Spider-Man: Brand New Day hints at Punisher & Hulk chaos.

• Buffy returns in a Gen Z + mentor era twist.

Memorable Quotes

• “Robot peyote strikes again.”

• “Is a burger a sandwich? Yes—and I will die on this hill.”

• “Peacemaker is the chaotic heart of this DCU run right now.”

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Links

All news sourced through GeekFreaksPodcast.com

Listener Questions

• Should Paramount prioritize Star Trek’s new crew or Kelvin’s return?

• Which Lantern should join Jessica Cruz in animation?

Tags

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