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Dan is joined by Peter James of Manic Kat Records and together they discuss some of the news from San Diego Comic Con 2026 that really made them excited! Of course, they didn't cover everything, but there's still a lot to discuss. You can also get an update from Pete regarding what's going on with Manic Kat Records. There's always something exciting coming up for that crew! Connect with us on social media and let us know what were your favorite news items from SDCC?
It's a very special episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show as Dan sits down with Peter "JR" Wasilewski from Less Than Jake. JR and Dan discuss their collecting habits and JR talks about how he came back into collecting after taking a brief hiatus as a teen. JR also discusses how Less Than Jake comes up with their collectable merchandise ideas and he shares his favorite toy lines to collect. You get all this, a run down on how to fix some old MASK toys and much more on this episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show!
Jonathan London stops by the show to talk about Super Action Man, which you can help back on Kickstarter right now! Dan and Jonathan discuss the influences behind the comic and they dive deep into some 80's action movie lore. Jonathan also talks about the difference between the "Action" section and the "Super Action" section that you used to find at Blockbuster Video and why that's important to Super Action Man. Jonathan discusses his influences behind some of his other projects, such as Paul London: Hero of The Prophecy too. So come along and check out this episode and be sure to check out the Kickstarter for Super Action Man!
Dan is joined by Harley Cornell from the Hook and Bridge Podcast to discuss Transformers: Armada. Believe it or not, this iteration of Transformers is almost 25 years old. On this episode, Dan and Harley discuss their early memories of this era of Transformers, the legacy it has had on their lives, and the 1st half of the cartoon series. Dan and Harley have a lot of fun breaking this show down for you. Harley will be back in the near future to finish this discussion by talking about the 2nd half of the series and looking ahead to what may come next.
SPOILER WARNING! On this episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan sits down with his brothers, Andrew and Michael to discuss the 2026 film The Masters of the Universe. Dan and his brothers are all long time MOTU fans, and together they discuss what they liked about the latest iteration of this brand. They also dive into a little of their own history with the brand. But be warned, spoilers a-plenty in this episode.
Dan is once again joined by his friend Bob as they break down some recent pop culture news, with a heavy focus on some recent Hasbro livestreams showcasing new products! Aside from this, Bob and Dan also check in with Rom the Spaceknight, try to remember if MASK was any good, and share some ideas about the future of Doctor Who!
On this week's episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan is joined by his long time friend, Bob! Bob and Dan briefly discuss the history of the Masters of the Universe brand before discussing their 5 favorite MoTU characters! Bob and Dan also discuss their first memories of the brand and what they are looking forward to most with a new Masters movie being released! Also, keep an ear out for a message from Jesse, the mastermind behind the Toy Pizza Expo, which is happening June 13th, 2026!
Dan is joined by his friend Gavin, host of the Zeroes of Wrestling Podcast, to discuss their favorite story arcs from Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Starting in 1994, this show has a total of 5 seasons, and with that, your hosts decided to discuss their favorite story arcs, rather than focus on single episodes. This show got a lot right about Spider-Man, but there may have been some misses as well. Tune in to this episode to hear all about our personal high points and low points. With a new Spider-Man movie coming out this summer, this won't be the last Spider-Man show we discuss.
On this episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan and Vinny finally break down the Josie and the Pussycats soundtrack. They've been talking about covering this one for a long time and it's finally time! There's also a major announcement in this episode that is going to have some lasting impacts on The Rock Nerd Radio show, so make sure you tune in.
We are taking a look at Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, but we're doing this in our "Soundtrack Attack" format. However, like we did with season 1 of Born Again, we all picked songs that we felt best fit moments or overarching ideas from each episode. It certainly makes for an interesting look at the latest season of Daredevil: Born Again. Just like last year, Danny Auto joins Dan and Vinny for this discussion. A lot of work went into this one, and we sincerely hope you enjoy it!
This week, Dan sits down with Killer Carp, a toy collector, Instagram-er, YouTuber, and all around cool dude to discuss Battle Beasts! This somewhat obscure 80's toyline has always been a a favorite of Dan's, but Killer Capr's collection and knowledge is unmatched! Aside from Battle Beasts, Dan and Killer Carp chat about other retro properties they love. You can find out where Killer Carp can be found online. I higly recomend his Instagram page and his YouTube videos! So sit back and enjoy this week's episode!
By now, you're probably used to sticking around after the credits in any Marvel movie to get a sneak peek as to what's coming next. But has every MCU end credit scene really paid off? In this year's "State of the MCU" episode, Dan and Vinny dive into the end credit scenes that we have yet to see play out. Now yes, some of these will probably feature in some upcoming movies, but there are some that we are left with nothing but a big question mark. Have you stuck around for all of these scenes?
What happens when a hero steps away from the super hero business for a time? You get a substitute, obviously! On this episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan and Vinny discuss their 5 favorite substitute heroes! From substitute Dark Knights, to various Spider People, Men without Fear and replacement robots, you'll hear about some of our favorite heroes who briefly took up a mantle before the originals returned!
It's an exciting episode jammed with news from CinemaCon 2026, comic book discussions, Marvel Legends news and a whole lot more! Dan and Vinny also dive into Dan's rules for collecting as he tries to cut his collection back a bit. And finally, we dive into a legend of a certain US Agent figure that may or may not exist.
On this week's episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan and Vinny complete their Ultimate TRL Countdown! As Dan and Vinny move from number 5 down to number 1, will their entries surprise you? What were the best TRL videos of all time according to our hosts? There's only one way to find out. Tune in and enjoy!
On this episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan and Vinny discuss the ultimate day of TRL. If you were around in the early 2000s, you might remember Total Request Live, the daily video countdown show on MTV. Dan and Vinny attempt to creat their own ultimate top 10, highlighting the absolute best of the best that were featured on TRL. What were your favorite TRL videos? Do we talk about them? Tune in and find out!
Dan wraps up Manic Kat March by talking to the head of Manic Kat Records, Pete! Pete is also joined by Jessika (MsPistachio on social media) who is a brand ambassador for Manic Kat. Together, Dan and his guests discuss some inner workings of a record label, some of the exciting things that Manic Kat will be presenting in the near future, and what exactly a brand ambassador does. Check out this episode for some fun, information, and a fre laughs along the way!
Dan sits down with Kevin from Annelida as Manic Kat March continues. In this interview, we discuss how the band came up with their name, musical influences, the writing behind the latest EP, "Unencumbered", and so much more. Kevin was kind enough to bring the latest single, "To Conquer A Kingdom", along with him as well. If you're looking for tour dates, the band is on tour RIGHT NOW! Check out this interview and be sure to check out Annelida wherever you get your music!
Dan sits down with Ben and James from Goldstate on this episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show. Together, they discuss the new single, "Deep End". Goldstate has recently teamed with Manic Kat Records which has presented a number of exciting opportunities and also leads to some exciting discussion. Ben and James also speak about new music you can expect to hear from Goldstate, BSB TV, musical influences, and various pop culture items they are excited for in 2026!
On this week's episode, Dan sits down with Dom from The July crowd as they discuss the bands latest release, "Like Home". Dan and Dom also discuss musical influences, dream tour venues, favorite touring snacks and more! Check out the interview and remember that you can find music from The July Crowd streaming on your favorite music platform and via Manic Kat Records!
Dan and Vinny discuss some comic book news and take a quick look into what's new from the Marvel Legends team. There's some exciting video game offerings as well! Come hang out with us as we also dive into the Mystery of the Cosmic Hulk!
Dan and Vinny are joined by Danny Auto as they discuss Marvel's latest TV project: WONDER MAN!
All three of us enjoyed this show, but some of us were apprehensive when we first saw the trailer. The show made for some fun surprises, and may have even turned some of our opinions around on certain characters. We discuss the strength of the writing, the character development, and the importance of a series like this. We also ask the now most important question in the MCU: Is Josh Gad the MCU's Mojo?
This week, Dan and Vinny discuss their top 5 favorite songs from bands or artists that they aren't really fans of. This isn't to say that we think any of these bands are bad. Overrated at times, maybe, but not bad. So come and take a dive into the inner workings of Dan and Vinny's minds and ears for an episode filled with laughs, hot takes, and some fun song clips!
Believe it or not, it's been 10 years since Batman V Superman was released. Way back in 2016, The WB presented us with a TV special called " DC Films: Dawn of the Justice League". In this special, viewers were given the roadmap to what was supposed to be the DCEU, DC's cinematic universe answer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, 10 years later, we can see how quickly that plan was changed and how little of those plans ever came to be. While it may seem odd to look back at some random TV special from 10 years ago, this actually serves as a precursor to a project we will be presenting later this year. Check out this episode for some insightful looks into yesteryear, and for a glimpse into the future of The Rock Nerd Radio Show.
This week, Dan wants to know what you think about a number of various topics. New G.I.Joe Classified Figures? Yeah we dive into them. That Masters of the Universe trailer and live action toy line? Oh yeah, we talk about that! Maul: Shadow Lord, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, My Chemical Romance's latest tour updates, a Green Day cover song and a whole lot more? Yeah we get into all of it! It's an exciting news filled week and we want to know what you think of everything as well! Reach out to The Rock Nerd Radio show and let your voices be heard!
Dan and Vinny continue to discuss their top 10 favorite songs of all time! This week, we crack the top 5 and both our hosts talk about why these songs are some of their favorites, and we ultimately find out what each host's favorite song of all time is! Some of these picks may surprise you, but we guarantee you'll have fun!
Have you ever really sat and thought about your 10 all time favorite songs? Dan and Vinny sure have and on this week's episode, they begin to countdown their top 10 favorite songs of all time. They discuss why these songs beat out some others, how they arrived at this list, and they share some fond memories. Tune in to hear the first half of this discussion because next week, they wrap up the conversation!
Dan sits down with returning guest Jesse DeStasio! You may remember Jesse as the brains behind Toy Pizza Expo and the band Zed Star Seven. Jesse comes back this week to discuss The Lab at The Yard in Beacon, NY. The Lab is a space for artists and other creatives to show their work and to interact with people. You can help bring The Lab to life! Tune into this exciting episode for more info! Dan and Jesse also discuss their go to karaoke songs, share some thoughts on AI art, and Jesse gives us a taste of some new Zed Star Seven music!
Dan and Vinny do something new this week as they break down 2025's Superman movie, however, there's a twist! They break the movie down as if it was a comic book. Where do they think each issue would end? What happens in each issue? How many issues would this series run? Find out in this episode!
2025 is in the books! There were a lot of really cool moments during the year, so join Dan and Vinny as they discuss their favorite TV show, movies, comic books and musical experiences of 2025! Our hosts even give a little tease for some of the things they're most excited for in 2026. What were some of your favorite moments of 2025? We'd love to hear from you over on Instagram, which is the best place to get in touch with The Rock Nerd Radio Show!
Thanks for listening this year, we hope you'll join us in 2026!
Now that they have ranked all the movies and shows in the Star Wars Galaxy, Dan and Vinny sit down to discuss what's next in a galaxy far, far away. We could be in for some interesting surprises and a whole universe of excitement!
Almost All Star Wars Month continues! This time, Dan and Vinny rank the Star Wars movies. While there are a lot of personal connections, they tried to objectively look at these movies and talk about the impact each had on the franchise as a whole. Did you realize that there are 14 theatrical releases? What's your favorite Star Wars movie?
Welcome to Almost All Star Wars Month on The Rock Nerd Radio Show! This week, Dan and Vinny take a look at all of the Star Wars TV shows that are in continuity and they rank them from the wrist to the best. The rankings may surprise you! It's a big galaxy and there are a lot of stories to be told, but will Dan and Vinny agree on the top series? Tune in to find out! Remember to reach out to us and let us know your favorite Star Wars series.
This week is the second part of our "5 Deep" series, where we are highlighting the music of Streetlight Manifesto. Vinny follows up last week's episode with his 5 favorite songs that he feels help sum up the band's sound and music. It's an interesting discussion as Dan and Vinny not only talk about these songs, but also speak to each one's message. Streetlight Manifesto has a very unique way of making some hard topics sound fun and it is something that really shines through in their live shows. Are your favorite Streetlight Manifesto songs discussed? Let us know!
It's another edition of "5 Deep", where Dan and Vinny discuss five songs that highlight a band's discography. This time, Dan is presenting the five songs he feels best highlight the music of Streetlight Manifesto. If you've been following the show for a while, you know that Streetlight Manifesto ranks highly among Dan's favorite bands. We'll continue the discussion next week when Vinny will pick 5 different songs that he feels also reflect the best from the band. Do you have a favorite Streetlight Manifesto song? Let us know!
It's that time again! Dan and Vinny discuss the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! It's been an interesting year in the MCU, a year that included some familiar faces, new problems, and some things that just needed to be released. We discuss it all and where we think it may go.
Dan and Vinny celebrate Godzilla Day by talking about the little bit of news we got from the upcoming Godzilla Minus Zero! From there, we shift into some Avengers: Doomsday rumors, Supergirl news, and some Marvel Legends information. Also, Vinny talks about the future of Shout! Factory, which could lead to some really great things!
It's the annual Halloween Special! This year, Dan and Vinny discuss Dracula...again! Since last year's discussion on the Marvel and Toei produced Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned, we just had to go back and look at Dracula's other animated appearances in other Marvel animated shows. We have 7 episodes from 6 different series to talk about this week. Each episode does something cool with Dracula, even if some of the episodes feel a little drawn out. Do you have a favorite Marvel animated take on Dracula?
It's a loaded week as Dan and Vinny sit down for another Soundtrack Attack! This time, they focus on the soundtrack to 1994's The Crow. It's safe to say that both this movie and this soundtrack have had a long lasting impact and Dan and Vinny discuss why they think that may be. What was your favorite song on this soundtrack? We'd love to hear from you! And a special thank you to our good friends, Mick, who helped inspire this episode!
It's another Soundtrack Attack! Dan and Vinny discuss the Queen of the Damned soundtrack, with mixed results. Does the music fit the film? Is the soundtrack even good? Ponder these questions with us as we break this one down and share some laughs.
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, both Marvel and DC have teamed up for a new crossover special, Deadpool/Batman. This special one shot features a plethora of stories from a lot of big name talent in the comic industry. Dan and Vinny sit down to discuss this new issue, and they talk about what is confirmed to be coming next. They even talk about what they'd like to see in the future, should these specials continue. At the end of the day, it's all about having fun!
Dan gets to sit down with frequent guest Andrew Griffith! Andrew has been the artist on many comic books, namely, IDW's Transformers and Signa! Dan and Andrew discuss what's coming down the road for Andrew, when we might see more issues of Signa, and what to ask an artist at a convention. New York Comic Con 2025 is right around the corner, and Andrew will be stationed at booth J3 in artist alley. Make sure you stop by and see him!
Dan and Vinny each come up with their version of the ULTIMATE KORN SETLIST! This was a fun one to discuss as both Dan and Vinny each have followed this band at various stages of the band's very long career. Korn is still active, so this is one we may have to revisit in the future. As always, we want to know who's set you enjoyed more, so reach out to us on social media to let us know. Also...this one might not be good for the kids.
On this week's episode, Dan gets to sit down and chat with Beth Vandal from A New Violet. Beth is the mastermind behind this musical project and she is always working to get things done! Beth opens up about A New Violet's new single, "Sixty Six:, which was partially inspired by a real life road trip. Beth also talks about how she made the video happen, which seemed to magically work out for her. For all this and a whole lot more, check out this episode and be sure to follow A New Violet on social media!
Dan got to sit down with Ryan from Tokyo Rose. Believe it or not, it's been 20 years since they released "New American Saint". The band has teamed with Manic Kat records to put out a 20th anniversary edition, which includes some new goodies! Dan and Ryan talk about the album, getting back on the road, and they solve a bit of a mystery too. Go and check out the 20th anniversary deluxe edition of "New American Saint" wherever you get your music!
We have a relaxed episode this week where Dan and Vinny freely share their opinions on things like Walmart preorders, and how much they suck. Aside from this, they also talk about some news bits, including comics, movies, collectables and more!
Dan and Vinny sit down and discuss their 5 favorite bands. There's a lot to unpack on this one, but you'll end up getting to know just a little bit more about your hosts.
Dan and Vinny sit down to talk about the current My Chemical Romance stadium tour, which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Black Parade. After attending one of these shows together, your hosts are here to tell you that this wasn't your ordinary, run of the mill, album anniversary show. This was something different, and very exciting. Are you following along at home?
What if I told you there was a Fantastic Four cartoon from 2006 that had an anime influence? What if that show has connections to cartoons like Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Wolverine and the X-Men, Spectacular Spider-Man, and the Hulk Vs. short films? What if the reason why no one seems to remember this show was because it received a time slot equivalent to a death sentence? Well, strap in as we discuss Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes. This series is 26 episodes long and it seemed like it was going to be huge, but then it wasn't. Vinny and Dan are once again joined by Gavin of the Zeroes of Wrestling Podcast to talk about their favorite episodes, share some thoughts about the series and once again discuss H.E.R.B.I.E.
Dan and Vinny are joined by Gavin Jasper from the Zeroes of Wrestling podcast to discuss 1994's Fantastic Four cartoon. This cartoon was different in that there was a major change in production between the first and second season. This makes for an interesting discussion and all three of your hosts have picked 1 episode from each season to discuss. There's a lot to unpack on this episode. If anyone asks you what time it is, tell them "it's clobberin' time!"
Dan and Vinny continue looking back at past Fantastic Four cartoons, and this week they focus on 1978's The New Fantastic Four. This show is... different. If you're looking for The Human Torch, keep looking. He's been replaced by H.E.R.B.I.E. the robot, and you may be surprised to find out why. Dan and Vinny discuss the importance of this show and they pick their favorite episodes. The episodes might not be "good" but they sure do exist.
Be sure to let us know what you think of this episode and if this Fantastic Four series.
Dan and Vinny sit down and discuss Superman (2025). Both your hosts feel like this is a different and interesting take on Superman and comic book movies in general. We won't say more here, but do be warned, spoilers are in effect. If you haven't, go watch Superman before listening to this episode!
Check out the second part of this edition of "Five Deep". Dan has had a week to dive deeper into the back catalogue of Against Me! What 5 songs will he present to Vinny? Are there more than 5 he could have picked? Tune in and find the answers to these questions. Oh and there might be a few ideas tossed around as to some other bands we might look at with this format. Be sure to let us know what you think as well!
Dan and Vinny try something new this week in an episode called Five Deep! Vinny dives deep into the back catalogue of Against Me! and presents Dan with 5 songs that he feels best represents the band's sound over the years. He discusses why these songs are important and how they reflect the various stages of their career. This is the 1st of a 2 part episode. Next week, Dan will share 5 songs that he now has a new appreciation for after spending a week and doing his own deep dive in Against Me! Tune in and let us know some of your favorite Against Me! songs.
Vinny comes back from vacation! With our dynamic duo back in action, there's a lot to discuss. The Punisher? Yeah, we talk about him! Godzilla? Oh yeah, he's here. DC vs Marvel? We got the scoop! Marvel Legends news and rumors? We got that too! Strap in for another fun episode!
Dan is joined by his friend Peter James, from Manic Kat Records, and together they discuss their 5 favorite Warped Tour memories. While Dan has mostly attended the tour as a regular guy in the crowd, Pete has actually played on the tour. This brings some very different experiences together for a fun and unique conversation! Did you ever attend the tour back in its heyday? What are some of your favorite memories? Let us know and enjoy this episode!
Mick returns to the Rock Nerd Radio Show to sit down with Dan and catch up. Mick has had a lot of exciting new developments in his life and they all culminate into one HUGE update! Dan and Mick discuss topics such as tattoos, starting over in your 40's, Instagram accounts, radio shows and much more! We certainly hope you enjoy this episode!
Dan is joined by Gavin, host of the Zeros of Wrestling Podcast. Together, they discuss the 1967 Fantastic Four Animated series and they pick out a handful of their favorite episodes. Believe it or not, this show still holds up, or at least we think so. What do you think of this series? Reach out and sound off!
30 years later, Dan and Vinny sit down to talk about Batman Forever. It's hard to believe this movie turns 30 this year, but here we are. Dan and Vinny talk about what worked, what didn't and what was just kind of there. Sound off! What do you think about this movie?
Dan sits down with Josh and Miranda of Five Points Festival to talk about what you can expect at this year's show! Five Points Festival is teaming up with Toy Pizza Expo and it is looking like this event will be lots of fun, no matter your interests. From tattoos, to beer, independent toy makers, artists and everything else in between! Check out this interview to get an early scoop on the show and to share some laughs. There might even be a surprise announcement!
On this week's episode, Dan talks about his trip to the Shop The Curiosity vintage toy show. Vinny and Dan also dive into some news from Rilo Kiley, discuss the importance of Sabu's wrestling career and they look ahead to some upcoming comics. Enjoy!
Dan and Vinny focus in on a few various topics this week, including the new Wendy's Kids Meal toys, some Thunderbolts* spoilers, and the danger and disservice of comic companies relaunching a title with a brand new number 1. If what came before no longer matters, why should we care about what's coming out now? Ponder this and more with us on this episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show!
Special shoutout to Rambo's Attic, a fantastic place for vintage collectables and more!
We are picking up from where we left off last week in our Daredevil: Born Again season review. We continue to discuss songs we feel would fit for each episode. As the series begins to get much darker in tone, the songs begin to get more serious as well. Tune in and let us know what songs you think could have fit this series.
Dan is joined by Vinny and special guest, Danny Auto to discuss Daredevil: Born Again Season 1. However, aside from breaking down parts of every episode, they also assign songs that they felt fit each episode. We're making our own soundtrack for Daredevil: Born Again and there's nothing the Kingpin can do about it! But in all seriousness, check out the songs we assign to the first 5 episodes of the series. Make sure you come back next week as we discuss the final 4 episodes!
Dan sits down with Vinny to discuss some Marvel Legends rumors which leads to a discussion about the original 1980's Secret Wars toyline. What started out as a comic centric toyline, it quickly changed to feature characters that were not involved in the comic storyline. However, what you may not know is that if the line continued, it would have featured some VERY interesting characters. Dan and Vinny also dream up some characters they would love to have seen in the line. Tune in and share your thoughts with us on Instagram!
Dan and Vinny dive into the Ultimate Alkaline Trio Setlist! Both our hosts agree that this band has had a major impact, even if they aren't played on the radio as much as some of their contemporaries. Because of the band's cult following, both Dan and Vinny were able to make some very unique and interesting sets. Which setlist do you think is better? We'd love to hear your ideas!
It's another Soundtrack Attack on this week's episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show! Dan and Vinny sit down and take a look at the soundtrack to the MTV original movie, Jailbait! Released in 2000, both the movie and the soundtrack are very much of their time. But is that a good thing? Tune in and let us know what you think of this soundtrack!
Dan and Vinny sit down and discuss how comic movies are changing. Are they still as exciting as they once were? Are they still pulling in the big bucks? With this summer's upcoming Superman and Fantastic Four movies, will people be rushing to theaters once more? Hear what our hosts have to say about this topic on this episode!
Dan and Vinny sit down and discuss the DC action figure licence returning to Mattel. Your hosts discuss topics like what they think will make this line successful, swappable parts vs more accessories, needing to scale well with Marvel Legends and if the new line should feature Build a Figures or Chase Variants. Check out the episode and share your thoughts!
Dan and Vinny are joined by Rickman and Tyler Brooke to discuss their top 3 favorite X-Men team members! Rickman and Tyler also discuss their upcoming Sock animated series, based off of Rickman's original comic. Tyler keeps us up to date with his various projects too. Be sure to check out this episode and follow our guests on all of their social media platforms!
Dan is joined by his friend Gavin, who writes for Den Of Geek, to discuss the failure of Sony's Spider-Verse films. These movies range from fun to awful, but what was the final nail in the coffin? Have you seen these movies? Check out this episode and let us know what could have saved this movie universe, if anything.
It's another week of news with Dan and Vinny on the Rock Nerd Radio Show. Your hosts discuss some new Marvel Legends Reveals, Daredevil and the Punisher, and a lot of comic news. This ultimately leads into a discussion about the Avengers and the problem that the title has had for a long time now. Tune in to find out what we're talking about!
Dan and Vinny dive deeper into the new Maximum series of Marvel Legends figures by sharing their top 5 most wanted figures that they hope could be released in this format. They don't just drop names. They discuss what they would like to see each figure come with and share some ideas as to why these characters deserve the maximum treatment.
Dan and Vinny discuss their top 5 favorite guilty pleasure songs on this week's episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show! Are these songs you also take some guilty pleasure in listening to? What are some of your favorite guilty pleasure songs? Aside from this, our hosts can't help but discuss the new HasLab Transformers Liokaiser and that new Thunderbolts* trailer.
This week, Dan and Vinny discuss their favorite movies that you can stream for free! You can find these movies, and many more on streaming sites like YouTube, Tubi, Fandango at Home and more! Tune in and let us know if you have any favorite movies that you can watch for free!
On this Episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan and Vinny sit down to catch up on some news items that caught their eyes over the last few weeks. Your hosts discuss topics such as the next big DC Comics crossover event, some Avengers movie news, the possibility of a Labyrinth sequel, Rilo Kiley going on tour, and some MAXIMUM Marvel Legends news. Vinny also solves the mystery of who produced the 10 Thing I Hate About You soundtrack, which leads to a whole other discussion.
Dan and Vinny dive into another edition of Soundtrack Attack! This week, they focus on the soundtrack to 1999's 10 Things I Hate About You. Both Dan and Vinny enjoy this movie and they are excited to talk about the soundtrack, which is a great fit to the overall feel of the movie. There are some surprises on this one, so tune in and share your thoughts with us!
Dan and Vinny kick off 2025 by talking about everything they loved in 2024! Movies! TV Shows! Comics! Find out what your hosts enjoyed most in 2024 and stick around as they get excited for 2025!
Dan gets to sit down with Dirty Walt and Flyin' Jay from Year of the Dragon! Together they discuss how the band was formed, and what's on tap for 2025. On top of that, they dive into the new single "Lucifinger" which you'll get to hear in this episode as well. Make sure you check out Year of the Dragon wherever you get your music and on social media!
For this year's holiday special, Dan and Vinny discuss their top 5 favorite holiday movies of all time. This is a very personal list for each of the hosts, but they would love to hear your feedback. What are some of your favorite holiday movies? Regardless of your choices, everyone here at The Rock Nerd Radio Show wishes you a wonderful holiday season!
Dan sits down with Tim Hause! Tim has a new album coming out in February called "Pre-Existing Conditions". He opened up to Dan about the meaning behind some of the songs and other influences that have helped drive his recordings since his last album, "TIM" which was released in 2023. Tim also talks about mental health, bird watching and what you can expect from the third annual Sing Us Home Festival!
Dan has a double interview in store for you this week. First he sits down with The Lucky, who have recently signed to Manic Katt Records and have released a brand new EP. Then, Dan gets to talk to Pete from Manic Kat Records who teases a little bit about what's coming in 2025.
Get ready for Ultra Klash! This week, Dan is joined by returning guest, Jesse DeStasio! Jesse stopped by to hype up Ultra Klash, a night of music and creativity happening at The Yard in Beacon, NY. Tune in to get all the info and to hear some new music from Zed Star Seven!
Dan and Vinny return to discuss The Penguin! Make sure you watch the entire series before listening to this episode because there are SPOILERS! We mean it, there are a lot of spoilers. We spoil everything. But we also discussed what we really enjoyed. I don't want to give away anything, but both Dan and Vinny were happy with this show.
Dan and Vinny are joined by Danny Auto, who you may know from either the Poppin Off YouTube Channel, or from the band Just Happy To Be Here. Together, they discuss the Latest Marvel Television Series, Agatha All Along. What did we love? What did we dislike? Find out here! Dan, Vinny and Danny also discuss some recently released MCU Trailers. FInally, don't miss a sneak peak to a new Just Happy To Be Here holiday song!
On this week's episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan sits down with Dango and Justin from the band Amber Pacific. The discuss the bands history, being featured on soundtracks, growing as a band and more. The band also shares their new single, "Young and Reckless". Tune in and enjoy!
Dan hangs out with the band Showoff! Showoff has a new EP out called "Haverstraw", which you can find wherever you get your music. Dan and the band talk about their music, Manic Kat Records, comics and a whole lot more. Enjoy!
Since the inception of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan has always enjoyed focusing on cover songs around Halloween. This year is no different as Dan and Vinny each pick 5 cover songs that they feel outshined the original version. While Dan focuses on songs that may have performed better commercially, Vinny leans towards versions he simply likes better. Check out this episode and let us know if you have any cover songs that you feel outperform the original version!
Dan and Vinny discuss the second and final animated film from Toei and Marvel's partnership, 1981's Monster of Frankenstein. Unlike Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned, this movie doesn't reference the Marvel comic, it's a completely different monster. See what I did there?
What would you do if I told you that in the 1980's, Marvel and Toei Animation teamed up to make an animated movie based off the Tomb of Dracula comic series? Well it happened and from that partnership we got Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned! This movie actually does a pretty decent job of retelling most of the Tomb of Dracula series. Neither Dan or Vinny had watched this until this year and Vinny didn't know it existed at all. It's a fresh discussion on something that may be new to a lot of you out there.
This is the first part of a two part set of episodes. Marvel and Toei teamed up for another movie which will be discussed in the next episode!
Dan and Vinny are back with a new episode on horror themed comic books. Are we in a new golden age for horror books? Did the comics code hurt this genre? They discuss these questions and even provide some recommendations on this week's episode of The Rock Nerd radio Show!
With some recent news regarding X-Men '97 Season 2, Dan decided it was time to reflect on some previous X-Men topics. Revisit some conversations centering around the X-Men's first animated series that almost was and what your hosts might like to see from the second season of X-Men '97.
Dan and Vinny are back to discuss the Thunderbolts* trailer and some of the Hasbro Pulsecon reveals. There's a small discussion on The Penguin series and Agatha All Along. On top of that, now that Taco Bell breakfast is dead, our hosts go on a deep dive into some fast food breakfast alternatives.
Dan and Vinny are back to discuss some MCU rumors and news. They also talk about that new Dragon Man from the Marvel Legends figure line and Dan gets very excited to dive into the new Linkin Park single!
Dan and Vinny have an extra long conversation about new comics, some Marvel Legends rumors and how to cut down on collecting habits.
Dan gets to sit down with Nikollaj from the band CloZure. Together they chat about tour life, discoss somw of Nikollaj's favorite moments from the band's recent tour, and even talk about their favorite wrestlers. Tune in for this and a lot more!
Dan and Vinny discuss another soundtrac in their series of Soundtrack Attack episodes.
This time, they review Godzilla: The Album, which served more as a compilation than an actual soundtrack to the 1998 US Godzilla film. Get ready to take a stroll down memory lane with this monster of an album. We can't say it's all good, but we definitely had some fun talking about all the songs. Let us know what you think about the album and this episode and feel free to suggest another soundtrack for us to attack!
Vinny's back from vacation. Together, Dan and Vinny discuss their feelings towards Megatron's alt mode, Dr. Doom's casting, and some news from whatever the D23 expo is now actually called. They also talk about that new Kraven trailer. That exists. Join in on the conversation on social media and let us know what you think about this week's episode!
On this week's episode. Dan gets to sit down with Murv Douglas, who is a very talented musician and bassist for Powerman 5000. Together, they discuss being uncomfortable in order to be creative, focus groups, the discomfort found on tour busses, Prometheus, Mace Windu, and much more. Check out the episode and give Murv a follow on Instagram!
Dan is joined by longtime friend of the show, Mick! Together they discuss some news from San Diego Comic Con and talk about the big Dr. Doom casting news. Mick also tries to stump Dan with some Gen Z slang. Tune in and join us on social media to share your thoughts on this episode!
With Deadpool & Wolverine about to release, Dan and Vinny rflect on their top 5 favorite X-Men movies so far. They had 13 movies to choose from... and things got interesting.
What are your top 5 X-Men films? We'd love to know!
Find The Rock Nerd Radio Show on social media to chime in!
Dan and Vinny wrap up their journey into the Fox X-Men movie timelines by discussing how certain events wrap up ideas from last week's episode.Some of the events in each of the movies end up being more important than you may realize! Everything leads up to Deadpool and Wolverine... maybe.
Check out the episode and follow The Rock Nerd Radio Show on social media to sound off and share your feedback!
Dan and Vinny do some heavy research this week as they explore the timelines created
by the Fox X-Men movies. Get ready for a lot of information as Vinny shares his findings
as to why this timeline makes sense. This is the first of a two part episode, so make sure
you listen to this before next week's continuation!
Dan and Vinny have a nice relaxing conversation about their personal top 5 Marvel Comics stories. What are some of your all time favorite Marvel Comics stories? What are some top 5 you'd like to discuss? Head on over to our Instagram (@Rock_Nerd_Radio) to sound off!
Get ready for another Soundtrack Attack as Dan and Vinny break down the soundtrack for the 1982 teen sex comedy, The Last American Virgin. There's a lot to talk about for this one, namely the difference between the songs used for the film and the songs on a soundtrack. Otherwise, there is absolutely nothing strange about tthis episode. Trust us.
Dan and Vinny share their ultimate Less Than Jake setlists! Tune in to find out what songs each of our hosts picked for their sets. It turned out to be a difficult task.
Dan and Vinny talk about what could have been when it comes to Hickman's era of X-Men, laugh about some potentially (and intentionally) silly popcorn buckets, speculate about certain roles i upcoming Marvel movies, and share some other quick updates. Dan even remebered to include a Cover Song of the week, too!
Dan and Vinny are once again joined by former editor-in-chief at Den of Geek, Mike Cecchini.
This time they finish their discussion about X-Men '97 as well as agree that Vulcan is pretty alright.
Mike and Vinny make some demands for a Legion of Superheroes show, and of course we break down the remaining episodes from X-men '97. Also, Apocalypse.
Dan and Vinny welcome former editor-in-chief at Den of Geek, Mike Cecchini, to the show.
In the first part of two episodes, Dan, Vinny and Mike break down the firrst 5 episodes of X-Men 97 and share somw thoughts about their initial approach to the series. Tune in and stick along for our next episode where we discuss the rest of the episodes and share some final thoughts.
Dan is joined by Jesse DeStasio from Toy Pizza Expo to discuss what this year's Toy Pizza Expo will have in store. The show is in a new space and it's growing!
Pete and Darryl from Cult Classic stop by to discuss the band's new album, "The Future of Fate".
The band also talks about an upcoming tour and more!
Dan and Vinny travel 22 years into the past, to a time when the WWE was still called the WWF. Together, they reflect on the Forcible Entry, a record that featured reworkings of wrestler entrance themes done by popular bands of the time (mostly). Does this record still hold up? Tune in to find out!
Dan and Vinny discuss new comics, the lack of any MCU films, Invincible, new Marvel Legends and more! They feature a great new cover song and a new track from Powerman 5000 as well!
Dan and Vinny discuss their personal Top 10 albums of all time!
You might be surprised... or maybe not. Either way, it's a fun one!
Dan and Vinny are joined by Matt Kelly, from the Geescape Network, to discuss Green Day!
You see, about a year ago, Dan and Vinny shared their ultimaye Green Day setlists and they both kind of left off songs from Green Day's later released albums. Matt stopped by to make a case for some of those albums, encouraging you to check them out!
Will Matt help you change your mind on some of these later releases?
This week, Dan gets to sit down with John Barber and Andrew Griffith to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for Signa, a new comic that brings all the Space Mech action you need! Dive into the world of Signa and go check out the campaign to reserve your copy today!
It's the first edition of Soundtrack Attack on The Rock NerdRadio Show!
Dan and Vinny breakdown Daredevil: The Album. Was it meant to be the Daredevil movie sounndtrack or was it a compilation of (what would have been)new music?
You decide as we breakdown each track!
Dan and Vinny prepare for the arrival of X-Men '97 by discussing the new direction of the X-Men comics and they look back at the original X-Men pilot, Pryde of the X-Men. This was a very different take on the beloved mutant heroes.
Dan and Vinny spent time crafting their personal Ultimate Set List for Rilo Kiley.
Together they share their lists and their thoughts on the band.
Who has the Ultimate Rilo Kiley Set?
Dan and Vinny finally discuss the Deadpool and Wolverine teaser as well as the X-Men '97 trailer.
Dan and Vinny also get fired up with excitement over the Fantastic Four casting news!
Dan and Vinny are back with the answer to last week's favorite love song episode.
That's right, this week is about break-up songs!
In honor of Valentine's Day, Dan and Vinny team up to share their Top 5 favorite Love Songs, Dan makes Vinny choose his favorite comic book romance, and Dan insults a staple of American music.
Pete from Manic Kat Records stops by the show this week to talk about the record label's 10th anniversary! Dan and Pete discuss what's in store and they share some thoughts on Green Day's newest record, "Saviors".
Dan and Vinny join forces to discuss Marvel's latest TV series, ECHO. They also chat about the possibility of some Marvel Legends figures based around the original Secret Wars comics series, recent comic book pick ups, the possibility of a Deadpool 3 trailer during a certain football game, and they break down the differences between 2 versions of a classic Evanescence hit song.
Dan welcomes Bill and Paul from the Reluctant Adult Podcast to the show. The three of them discuss toy collecting, favorite action figure lines and coffins... for real.