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Caleb Hardin
Welcome to Cuz We're Nerds: a podcast for the nerdy folk! Join us as we discuss everything from comics to movies to video games and all manner of things in between. Need a recommendation for something new? We've got that covered too.
Caleb and Chris think it's a great time to play a JRPG! But, what is a JRPG exactly? And why now? Find out on this week's episode of Cuz We're Nerds!
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Taylor Poole: Taylorpoolemusic.com
C&C Power Hour: twitch.tv/cncpowerhour
Due to social distancing, Chris is back for another solo episode! This time, he's talking anime recommendations. Wait, didn't we already do an episode on anime?
Well, yes. But these are different!
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Today, Chris is investigating the rumor about Marvel buying DC. Where did this rumor come from? Would it ever really make sense? And has this ever been discussed before? Find out on this week’s episode of Cuz We’re Nerds!
AsChris mentions in the episode, we're now moving to Saturdays! This will give us a bit more time to work on the episodes between the live streaming schedule and our jobs, so we're pretty excited about the change.
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Feedback: cuzwerenerds@gmail.com
Taylor Poole: Taylorpoolemusic.com
C&C Power Hour: twitch.tv/cncpowerhour
Chris and Andy are back, this time to discuss DC's newest film: Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. Is it really a sequel to Suicide Squad? How does it handle these relatively unknown characters? And is it worth seeing? Find out more on this week's episode of Cuz We're Nerds.
Housekeeping:
Cuz We’re Nerds: cuzwerenerds.com
Feedback: cuzwerenerds@gmail.com
Taylor Poole: Taylorpoolemusic.com
C&C Power Hour: twitch.tv/cncpowerhour
In a rare solo episode, Chris is here to talk about Watchmen, Alan Moore, and ask a question that only you can answer for yourself: how do you decide between supporting a creator and supporting a property?
Housekeeping:
Taylor Poole Music: taylorpoolemusic.com
C&C Power Hour: twitch.tv/cncpowerhour
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Feedback Email: cuzwerenerds@gmail.com
Caleb's on assignment in Rio this week, so Andy and Chris are back with another guest from the C&C Power Hour: Lu! Join us as we discuss how video games have changed since 2010, from entertainment around video games to design philosophies to technological advancements, we cover it all!
Housekeeping:-
Cuz We're Nerds: cuzwerenerds.com
-Taylor Poole: taylorpoolemusic.com
-C&C Power Hour: cncpowerour.com
Shownotes:
-Amnesia: the Dark Descent - Funny scared player (VERY STRONG LANGUAGE): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gue5ktS4I4
-Mighty No. 9 Kickstarter Debacle Explained (SSFF): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snmGTtyELkQ
-Minecraft Generation (Extra Credits): https://youtu.be/0K8G6BFg1Wk
-Gamifying Education (Extra Credits): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuDLw1zIc94
-The Agony of Weekend Loneliness (The Guardian): https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jan/16/the-agony-of-weekend-loneliness-i-wont-speak-to-another-human-until-monday
-Shin Sei Ki (Polkadot Stingray): https://open.spotify.com/album/5t8IGNbbSpaWjlwfuIVzFw
-Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Final Trailer Music (Samuel Kim Music): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39pbFow9gzg
-Terraformer (Thank You Scientists): https://open.spotify.com/album/1eStwpifoxHYRsCrPheX4l
Caleb's on assignment in Rio this week, so Andy and Chris are back with another guest from the C&C Power Hour: Lu! Join us as we discuss how video games have changed since 2010, from entertainment around video games to design philosophies to technological advancements, we cover it all! We, uh, talk a lot, so this episode covers 2010-2014! Part 2 should already be in your feed!
Housekeeping:-
Cuz We're Nerds: cuzwerenerds.com
-Taylor Poole: taylorpoolemusic.com
-C&C Power Hour: cncpowerour.com
Caleb is on assignment so Andy and Chris from the C&C Power Hour are here to talk about their favorite Magic: The Gathering event - the prerelease! What is a prerelease? Why are they a good time? And what makes them such a great entry point for new players? Find out here!
Magic Links:
Wizards Event Locator - https://locator.wizards.com/
Gatherer Search - https://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Default.aspx
How to Play Maigc: The Gathering (Cuz We're Nerds & C&C Power Hour): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC5lgV4ew3c
How to Play Magic: The Gathering (Wizards) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZyXU1L3JXk
How to Play Magic: The Gathering (Explanation Point) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZixWqaGJVQs
Building a Prerelease Deck (C&C Power Hour): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKkZs9rgxCo
Discussion Links:
Let's talk about Dark Souls one last time wait where are you going (Polygon, mature language) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aiTXXifbwE
Zelda & Chill (GameChops) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdzrrWA8e7A
Housekeeping Links:
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Taylor Poole Music - https://www.taylorpoolemusic.com/
C&C Power Hour - https://www.twitch.tv/cncpowerhour
41 years of storytelling comes to a close in Episode 9! Is JJ Abrams able to tell a cohesive story to close out episodes 7 & 8 as well as the entire saga? Does it undo The Last Jedi? And what about Rey's parents? Find out here!
Yup, it's time to talk about that one. The one everyone hates. Was The Last Jedi really as bad as everyone says? Or was it simply misunderstood? Let's get into it.
Back in 2015, Disney launched the newest iteration of Star Wars with The Force Awakens. Did they stick the landing? Was the force with them? Find out here.
Jedi: Fallen Order is finally out! After waiting years for a proper single-player Star Wars game, does this live up to expectations?
The Mandalorian has dropped on Disney+ and the long-awaited live-action Star Wars series is here! Does it live up to the hype? Find out here!
Impressions galore! This week we try something a little different and have a bit of fun in an impression competition. Who's the best? Who's the worst? Are we both bad? Let us know!
Video games have all kinds of secrets, but some are more nefarious than others. What dangers lurk in the depths of their code? Find out the terrifying truth here!
Intro and Outro music:
Shadowlands 7 - Codex Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Voice Actor:
Nic Hamill- hamill_nic18@yahoo.com
Watchmen is back and on HBO! But not the movie, a new series set years after the original graphic novel! How does it continue the legacy? Is it a worthy sequel? And has it been enough time since the original movie? Find out here!
He's here and grittier than ever! Does this standalone version of Joker work or is it a convoluted mess? Will it spawn a series of standalone DC movies? And what legacy will it have? Find out here!
Crash Bandicoot, Final Fantasy X, Spyro, Halo...the list goes on and on. So many games recently have been remasters of games released 10 - 30 years ago. Is that a good thing? What happens when the landscape of games is mostly remasters? Let's take a look.
With over 28 games, Pokemon has pumped out the same formula time and time again. And with the jump to the Switch with Sword and Shield, that's more evident than ever. Is this a good thing? A bad thing? And how might some change affect the franchise? Find out here!
Kingdom Hearts has been around for forever. So why is it still divisive? What makes it so endearing to some and so appalling to others? Let's dive in and find out who should play and why.
DC's Titans show is back for season 2! How does it stack up? And where is it going? Find out here!
Spider-man is out of the MCU FOREVER! Well, for now anyways. BUT, lots of awesome MCU and Star Wars stuff is coming to Disney+.
The Boys has hit Amazon Prime Video! What happens when the Justice League turn evil? (well, sort of). Let's find out!
We pit video game characters from across the videoverse against each other in a no-holds-barred match! Who will come out on top? Find out on this episode of Cuz We're Nerds!
Let's go Rangers! We dive into the amazing new tabletop game, Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid. With so many minis and awesome gameplay mechanics, how will we fare against the vile Rita Repulsa????
12:35 - Power Rangers
36:00 - Trogdor
Buy Power Rangers: https://www.renegadegamestudios.com/products?category=Power+Rangers
Buy Trogdor: https://trogdorboardgame.homestarrunner.com/
--Sound FX Credits--
Power Up Sound FX: https://freesound.org/s/132560/
Slightly sped up and pitch-tuned
Guitar Scratch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvBhtsj_kDA
The Lion Kin...COMIC-CON! COMIC-CON IS HERE! ...But this thing called The Lion King came ou- COMIC-CON!
Sigh...yes, comic-con.
1:05:15 - Comic-Con Talk
HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon...the list goes on and on. There are now way too many streaming services around; and the list keeps growing. When will the bubble burst, how will it happen and how can we avoid it? Find out here on Cuz We're Nerds!
Spidey is back in action and teaming up with Mysterio! What secrets does this new ally hold? Is he friend or foe? Find out here!
We couldn't think of a good topic on such short notice...so we're talking about all sorts of things! Head on over for TV shows, anime, books, video games and more!
Woody and the gang are back in Toy Story 4! What shenanigans will they get up to? Does Andy show up? And what's up with Forky? Find out here!
The Men (and women) in Black are back! Opting to go international, how does this spinoff compare to the original trilogy? Can superstars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson keep it afloat?
With the Disney purchase of Fox, the last X-Men movie is here: Dark Phoenix! Does it right the wrongs of The Last Stand? Is Sophie Turner any good? How about that new director? Find out on Cuz We're Nerds!
Atomic Breath! The King Lizard himself is back in this followup to 2014's Godzilla. Will he be able to take on King Ghidorah? What about Rodan? And will Kong make an appearance? Find out here on Cuz We're Nerds!
Aladdin flies back onto screen's in Disney's live-action remake! Does it soar or plummet? And what of the Gunn family's newest venture, Brightburn? Does it stick the landing?
1:28 - Aladdin (SPOILERS)
53:52 - Brightburn
1:00:42 - Brightburn (SPOILERS)
1:12:26 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Wick is back and better than ever! As his trilogy closes, will too will his character? Can the movie keep up with all the copycat films? And DANG let's talk about that book fight.
The first live-action Pokemon movie is here! Is it any good? Why did they choose Detective Pikachu as the base game? Does it make any sense? Let's talk about it!
The Pokemon Theme music is property of its respective owners and Cuz We're Nerds claim no ownership. Its use here is for parody purposes only.
With the final boss defeated, what's next for Marvel Studios? Will they forge forth with a new team of Avengers or let things settle and focus on smaller more intimate stories? Find out on this episode of Cuz We're Nerds!
Oh, and we also talk the newest Spider-man: Far From Home trailer.
The end is here: 11 years of build-up to the final gathering of the Avengers (at least as we know it). It's been a long road, but was it worth it? Does Endgame finally give us the much needed satisfaction we deserve? Or has it fallen under the weight of its own hype?
Woah! A spooky movie! Why are we doing this? Idk, it was Zach's idea. Anyway, we discuss Jordan Peele's new movie.
Hellboy is back and redder than ever! Why is he so red you ask? Because the movie they put him in SUCKS! I mean really. It's hard core. If you don't believe me just listen in and find out why.
Thumbs up icon by Icon made by Dave Gandy from www.flaticon.com
What happens when you combine an angsty teenager and the powers of gods? You get Shazam! How does DC's first comedic film work in the masquerade of intensely serious ones? Let's get into it!
18:09 - SPOILERS
Who'd win in a fight between Goku and All Might? What about Aang and Luffy? We break down some of the biggest battles our anime heroes have ever faced.
Google's Stadia stands to disrupt the console market as we know it! With its cloud-based system, will there even be a needs for consoles in the future? Let's hash it out.
James Gunn is back! Disney has hired Gunn to direct Guardians of the Galaxy 3 again, but what does this mean for his participation in Dc's Suicide Squad Movie? What does this mean for the future of the MCU? And did Disney make the right decision with Gunn? Find out on this week's episode of Cuz We're Nerds!
Images courtesy of Marvel Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures.
Captain Marvel, the first female-led movie in the MCU is here! Does it deliver? And how does it connect to past films? Let's dive into it!
35:32 - SPOILERS
Images courtesy of Marvel Studios
Game time! We review Battle for Rokugan (from Fantasy Flight) and Jump Force (the video game) and let you know why you should or shouldn't try them out!
Image courtesy of Fantasy Flight Games
Summer 2019 is packed with big-budget movies! We break them all down and explain why you should or shouldn't be excited.
Images courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, Lionsgate and Walt Disney Pictures
Generation X was released in 1996 with the hopes of starting a TV series, but that didn't happen. Why not? Is it really that bad? And how does the first live-action X-Men attempt come together? Find out on this week's episode of Cuz We're Nerds!
X-Men 3! Enter: the PHOENIX! Or well, sorta. X-Men: The Last Stand is known for a lot of things, but being good isn't one of them. Is it because of the half-hearted Dark Phoenix storyline? Or is it because of the boundless mutants that are more or less unnamed? Let's figure it out on this week's episode of Cuz We're Nerds!
X2: X-Men United came out in a time where superhero movies were just starting to spread their wings. Regarded as the best of the original trilogy, does it hold up? Is it actually the best? Or has nostalgia reared it's usually favorable head? Find out on this episode of Cuz We're Nerds!
Legion M held "Excelsior! A Celebration of the Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible & Uncanny Life of Stan Lee" on January 30, 2019. We were lucky enough to go. Find out all about the momentous memorial for our lifelong hero, Stan Lee.
Almost 20 years ago, X-Men gave movie goers a unique experience, but how has it held up over the years? Was the movie that started a franchise headed in the right direction? Is Mystique's new look too risque and should Wolverine be able to bend his wrists? Find out here on Cuz We're Nerds!
There's a live action Super Mario Bros movie?!? Can't be any good...right? We dive into this notorious film and uncover if it's really a piece of trash or a hidden gem (...or coin...or fire flower...or mushroom...).
Are open worlds ruining video games? Why are most AAA games released set in an open environment? Does it help create innovative gameplay or stifle new ideas? Find out on Cuz We're Nerds!
Virtual Reality: the next step for gaming...or is it? Should VR be hailed as the next best thing or simply a passing gimmick? Does it hold any real value? Find out on Cuz We're Nerds!
Arc Reactor: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsdI1zBleFN/
43:08 - Whatcha Been Up To?
47:14 - Bird Box (Spoiler-free)
54:34 - Bumblebee
1:08:55 - SPOILERS (Bird Box, Titans, Detroit: Become Human)
Aquaman is here! Does James Wan's newest entry into the DC(EU?) film series strike a chord? Or does it fall flat? Find out here on Cuz We're Nerds!
24:20 - Super Cereal
26:26 - SPOILERS
1:03:50 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Woah! Animated Spider-man movie from Sony...gotta be bad right? We take a look at Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse to uncover how it's able to pull off the impossible: make a good Sony Spidey movie.
25:08 - SPOILERS
1:08:53 - Super Cereal
1:10:42 - Whatcha Been Up To?
So many trailers this week! We take a look at all of them and give our thoughts and predictions for each. Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel, Spider-man: Far From Home and Godzilla: King of the Monsters incoming!
3:13 - Godzilla: King of the Monsters
13:45 - Spider-man: Far From Home (POTENTIAL SPOILERS)
27:21 - Captain Marvel
38:27 - Avengers: Endgame
1:03:26 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Who came first: Hawkeye or The Green Arrow? It's hard to tell when most comic companies seem to copy each other's characters. Take a look at some of Marvel and DC's ripped-off characters and what makes them similar but also distinct.
30:32 - Super Cereal
1:08:56 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Our hero has passed. We celebrate his life and achievements in this special biographical episode. Discover the origin of the man, the myth, the legend: Stan Lee.
Special Thanks to the book "Stan Lee and the Rise and Fall of the American Comic Book" written by Jordan Raphael and Tom Spurgeon.
Music Credits:
-Luminous Rain
-Americana
-Impending Boom
-Despair and Triumph
-Dark Times
The above songs are attributed to:
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan by Chris Zabriskie
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/uvp/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Other Music:
https://www.purple-planet.com
https://www.bensound.com
Newt Skamander is back! But does he live up to the first film? Crimes of Grindelwald roars into theaters as fans ask the question: is this really what they released? We talk through some of the more baffling decisions to find the best moments of the film.
1:38 - Spoiler-free
16:02 - Super Cereal
18:20 - SPOILERS
1:02:12 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Discover the winding history of Dr Who from the mouth of someone who's seen just about every possible episode. What led it it's untimely cancellation? How did it return? And how has it changed over the years? Find out on Cuz We're Nerds!
Note: This episode was recorded before Stan Lee's passing. Rest in peace Stan.
41:00 - Super Cereal
1:14:02 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Frost Waltz (Alternate) Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Pokemon Let's Go comes out next week so we thought this is a perfect chance to talk Pokemon! What sort of dark secrets does the series hold? What're the best games? And what's our favorite ways to play? Find out on Cuz We're Nerds!
47:10 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Time for the big one! Collecting penetrates most nerds' lives. But why do we do it? What different types of things do we collect? And how can you exploit that addiction to buy the perfect Christmas gift? Find out on Cuz We're Nerds!
37:12 - Super Cereal
55:35 - Whatcha Been Up To?
KEHASUK Artist: https://www.kehasuk.com/
Halloween is upon us! We take a look at some of the scariest urban legends surrounding video game culture. Are they real? How scary are they? Do they make sense? We discuss all.
31:02 - Super Cereal
1:01:45 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Myst on the Moor Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Over the years, Disney has grown an enormous amount. Between the acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and the upcoming purchase of 21st Century Fox, they hold some of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world. But is that a good thing? We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of having one company with so much power.
33:55 - Super Cereal
47:18 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Whether we wanted it or not, Venom is here! Does the first Spider-man spin-off from Sony work? Can the titular symbiote hold his own? And if not, what's next? Find out on Cuz We're Nerds!
29:56 - Super Cereal
33:03 - SPOILERS
1:10:55 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Earth's mightiest heroes come to blows in the Contest of Champions! We talk some of the fights presented in these classic comics to discover who would actually win. It's hero vs hero! Man vs beast! Angel vs... Frenchman??
30:57 - Super Cereal
1:09:39 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Conventions can be hard. Between the overwhelming crowds and your need to get to every panel, they can be both the best time every and a logistic nightmare. We break down how you can make the most out of your con-going experience. Prep, execution and more.
1:07:31 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Caleb's Oblivion keyblade - https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQB23KhOJh/?taken-by=cuzwerenerds
Jacob's keyblade - https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQGKATBEMI/?taken-by=cuzwerenerds
Thumbnail photo credit: DAVID MAUNG/EPA-EFE/REX/SHUTTERS
taken from https://variety.com/2018/film/news/comic-con-2018-six-takeaways-1202882124/
D&D is hugely popular, but it still has a stigma. Why? Also, take a closer look at table-top RPGs in general and learn how easy and fun they are to get into.
45:40 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Comics can be a scary place. Between the multitude of titles, the constant reboots and relaunches and all the years of history, jumping in can be daunting. But don't worry, that's where we come in. Learn everything you need to know to start reading comics right here!
1:15:51 - Whatcha Been Up To?
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Superior Spider-man - https://amzn.to/2QsRKrO
Ultimate Spider-man - https://amzn.to/2xcEzmN
Batman: The Long Halloween - https://amzn.to/2OiZB9W
Batman: the Killing Joke - https://amzn.to/2NJcVr1
Understanding Comics by Scot McCloud - https://amzn.to/2xcOms5
Sandman by Niel Gaiman - https://amzn.to/2N7yqCp
Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan - https://amzn.to/2CTYL2c
The Wicked + The Divine - https://amzn.to/2xdCZ3r
So this Twitch thing is pretty popular. Thinking about becoming a streamer yourself? Find out what it takes to start and run your own show, straight from the mouths of people that do it right now.
53:00 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Spider-man PS4 is out soon, so what's the best game until now? We take a look at all the console Spider-man games to find out which ones are worth your time.
7:45 - Greatest Spider-man Video Games
57:18 - Whatcha Been Up To?
That's right, we're saying it (or at least Caleb is): DIGIMON IS BETTER THAN POKEMON. Zach and Caleb fight it out to see which franchise is actually better. Which one wins out? Find out on Cuz We're Nerds!
3:53 - Pokemon vs Digimon
42:28 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Canon: the distinction between what actually happened in a story and what is essentially fan-fiction. Does it matter? With several of the biggest franchises delving deeper into their own canon, we take at look at its ramifications. Is it good? Bad? Find out on Cuz We're Nerds!
2:25 - Does canon really matter?
59:24 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Magic: The Gathering - It's a mysterious game. What is it? Is it hard? Do I have to do math? Find out everything you need to know about the game right here right now. Why? Cuz We're Nerds.
How to play video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC5lgV4ew3c
2:30 - Picard (Patrick Stewart) returns to Star Trek
7:50 - Magic: The Gathering
52:07 - Whatcha Been Up To?
What? Patrick Stewart returns to Star Trek??? Plus venom trailer, Kraven movie and more!
0:24 - Guardians cast pens open letter for Gunn
1:22 - Avengers 4 release date
2:39 - Joker origin movie casting
3:23 - Kraven The Hunter movie
4:29 - Bullseye in Daredevil season 3
5:19 - New Venom trailer
8:18 - Patrick Stewart returns to Star Trek
Tom Cruise is at it again in Mission Impossible: Fallout! What does this latest installment bring to the table? Find out on Cuz We're Nerds!
1:43 - Disney/Fox shareholders approve merger
3:54 - Chris Hardwick returns to AMC
6:08 - Mission Impossible: Fallout (no spoilers)
24:13 - Mission Impossible: Fallout (SPOILERS)
57:07 - Whatcha Been Up To?
It's happening! The X-Men and Fantastic Four are coming home to Marvel. And there's some DC stuff. But that Marvel news...
0:38 - Judge Dredd: Mega-City One pilot script finished
1:06 - Alita: Battle Angel trailer
1:57 - Detective Pikachu
3:05 - Frances Conroy in Joker
3:38 - Deathstroke in DCEU
4:40 - Batman: The Animated Series on Blu-ray
5:37 - Reign of the Supermen movie
7:22 - Support for James Gunn
8:28 - Rian Johnson deleted tweets
9:33 - INFINITY WAR SPOILERS: survivors
10:26 - SPOILERS: Infinity Wars Prime #1
11:18 - Runaways on Freeform
12:42 - Agent O (Emma Thompson) in Men In Black 4
13:16 - Game of Thrones season 8
14:13 - Locke & Key live-action on Netflix
14:51 - Chris Hardwick returns to AMC
16:04 - Paul Walker tribute documentary
17:21 - Fox/Disney merger approved (by shareholders)
18:45 - Mark Hamill & Carrie Fisher in Star Wars Episode 9
21:17 - Star Wars: Resistance synopsis
22:40 - Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles gets season 2
23:24 - Andy Serkis' Mowgli going to Netflix
24:40 - X-men: Dark Phoenix reshoots?
26:13 - Castlevania season 2 trailer
26:54 - Iron Fist season 2 trailer
28:15 - Amazon hires writers for Lord of the Rings show
With all the news coming out of Comic-Con, it's hard to keep up. That's why we've given you all the major topics coming out of Comic-Con. Time to jump in!
1:58 - James Gunn fired
8:14 - First Titans trailer
11:38 - Star Wars: The Clone Wars returning
13:52 - Spider-man PS4 game & console
16:01 - Batman: Three Jokers
18:19 - Dragon Ball Super: Broly trailer
19:38 - Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trailer
20:01 - Iron Fist season 2
21:57 - Young Justice: Outsiders trailer
24:18 - Geoff Johns' new Shazam comic
26:23 - Grant Morrison's new Green Lantern comic
27:46 - Kelly Sue DeConnick's new Aquaman comic
30:00 - Marvel Studios: The First 10 Years book
31:45 - Dr Who trailer
36:12 - Stark Trek Discovery season 2 trailer
37:10 - Glass trailer
39:30 - Lego DC Super-Villains trailer
40:42 - Spider-man: Into The Spider-verse
43:31 - Venom movie
45:10 - The Walking Dead season 9
46:04 - Preacher season 3
47:33 - Bumblebee movie
48:07 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald trailer
50:23 - Godzilla: King of the Monsters trailer
51:47 - Shazam trailer
53:19 - Aquaman trailer
54:53 - Krypton season 2 trailer
57:02 - DC CW TV trailers (Black Lightning, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Flash)
1:00:27 - The Gifted season 2 trailer
1:01:01 - Zombieland 2 release date
1:01:24 - Boruto English dub release date
1:04:00 - Wonder Woman: Bloodlines movie
1:04:42 - Whatcha Been Up To?
This week: Dr Who, Uncharted fan film, Titans first look, Batwoman TV show, Rugrats, Millar World and more!
1:02 - Dr Who Season 11
1:50 - Uncharted fan film
3:26 - First look: Aquaman
4:21 - Birds of Prey lineup
5:45 - Joker origin movie release date
6:39 - First look: Titans
8:03 - Batwoman TV show
9:02 - Sam Witwer in Supergirl (Agent Liberty)
9:58 - Stargirl TV show
11:10 - Rugrats revival
12:20 - New Robin Hood movie
13:52 - (Mark) Millar World on Netflix
15:22 - Solo: A Star Wars Story home-release date
15:46 - Overwatch hero (Wrecking Ball) going live
16:29 - Spider-man: Far From Home casting (Chemeleon)
17:37 - Comcast withdraws from Fox acquisition
18:37 - JAMES GUNN FIRED
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Tabletop games (or board games for you older folk) are a fantastic way to spend your time. Whether you're dueling knights in medieval England or racing through space on a starship, their mechanics and story can transport your to a different world. This week, we take a look at the top 25 board games on Board Game Geek to share some insight.
1:29 - Joaquin Phoenix Joker movie
3:57 - Billy Dee Williams in Star Wars Episode 9
6:19 - Men In Black 4 starts filming
7:41 - Cuz It's News description
9:06 - Top 25 board games
50:47 - Honorable mentions
58:46 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Don't forget to checkout our news show Cuz It's News!
Welcome to Cuz It's News! The first episode in our new weekly news show. This week, we mourn the passing of Steve Ditko, are bewildered by Men In Black 4, stunned by the live-action Gundam movie and optimistic about the Joaquin Phoenix Joker film. Also, Zombieland sequel, Dragon Ball Super: Broly, Shazam, Spawn and more!
0:16 - What is Cuz It's News?
1:07 - RIP Steve Ditko
1:45 - Shazam costume
3:31 - Men In Black 4 starts filming
4:46 - Live-action Gundam movie announced
6:32 - Zombieland 2 announced
8:04 - Joaquin Phoenix Joker movie
11:44 - Billy Dee Williams (Lando) in Star Wars 9
13:16 - Jeremy Renner in Spawn
14:56 - Dragon Ball Super: Broly
18:08 - Infinity War home release
20:08 - Fortnite season 5
Ant-Man crawls his way back into theaters and this time with a friend: the Wasp! With no input from Edgar Wright, does the sequel grow to great heights or fall flat? Shrink down into the details as we discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp!
1:00 - Ant-Man and the Wasp (spoiler-free)
20:32 - Ant-Man and the Wasp (SPOILERS)
55:18 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform that has helped jumpstart many amazing projects, but what happens when that goes awry? Hear some of the horrendous circumstances that poorly managed projects can create. Also, live-action Halo series, Spider-man Homecoming sequel, RIP ToysRUs and more!
0:45 - Spider-man: Homecoming sequel title
2:08 - Dr. Strange 2 confirmed
2:27 - Jared Leto is Morbius The Living Vampire
6:39 - Live-action Halo series
8:48 - DC Universe streaming details revealed
12:04 - Goodbye ToysRUs
14:40 - New Overwatch hero (Hammond/Wrecking Ball)
17:13 - Pokemon Go trading
18:52 - Kickstarter horror stories
47:27 - Whatcha Been Up To?
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom has crawled its way into theaters. Is it more of the same or something fresh? Also, MoviePass changes, Star Wars rumors, The Walking Dead and Marvel spoiling their own comics.
0:49 - Star Wars rumors
4:17 - Silk movie
6:17 - MoviePass changes
9:06 - AMC subscription plan
11:19 - Jon Bernthal returns to The Walking Dead
12:44 - Invincible animated series
14:19 - DC Universe updates
15:56 - Spider-man PS4 in Spidergeddon
17:40 - Marvel spoils X-Men Gold #30
19:19 - Bethesda suing WB over Westworld video game
23:15 - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (NO SPOILERS)
35:20 - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (SPOILERS)
Anime is now a worldwide phenomenon enjoyed by millions of people! Are you a newcomer looking or a place to start or a seasoned veteran looking for something new? Either way, find out the best beginner's anime on this episode of Cuz We're Nerds!
00:54 - Nem Infinity War fanatic
3:12 - Bumblebee trailer
4:38 - Lego Movie 2 trailer
5:48 - Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse trailer 2
7:40 - Return of Wolverine
10:19 - Fortnite tournament, Ninja & stuff
13:19 - Aqua Man - first look at Black Manta
14:32 - Geoff Johns steps down from DC Comics
17:00 - Geralt in Soul Caliber 6
18:16 - Call of Cthulu game
19:14 - Best starter/beginner anime
E3 is upon us! With the year's biggest gaming event just winding down, what big reveals did we see? Were our suspicions correct or were we delighted with surprise? Get the rundown on all things E3 in this week's episode of Cuz We're Nerds!
All conferences & some games timecodes:
2:05 - EA
12:31 - Microsoft
34:28 - Bethesda
45:46 - Square Enix
48:44 - Ubisoft
58:43 - Sony
1:09:04 - Nintendo
E3 is just around the corner! Take a look back at what we think the best home video game consoles are and why. Oh, and we talk about Pokemon Let's Go! as well.
1:05 - Solo: A Star Wars Story box office
3:24 - Avengers 4 original name
7:01 - Wreck It Ralph 2 trailer (Ralph Breaks the Internet)
8:25 - Jamie Foxx is Spawn
10:50 - The Crow remake loses Jason Momoa
13:04 - Dragon Ball Z Super Saiyan 5 transformation fan film
16:12 - Andrew Lincoln leaves The Walking Dead
18:58 - LEGION season 3
19:55 - Hasbro milking Power Rangers
21:54 - Sonic The Hedgehog live action
22:53 - Fallout 76
24:23 - Assassin's Creed Odyssey
25:21 - End of Evolve
26:34 - Battlefield V
29:56 - Fortnite eSports
31:27 - New Avengers: Ultimate Alliance?
33:03 - New Pokemon Switch games
37:33 - Best/most influential consoles
Han Solo is back from the dead in the 2nd Star Wars spin-off! Was Ron Howard able to save the film from Chris Lord and Phil Miller? And what about Alden Ehrenreich? Is he any good? Find out as we discuss that and much, much more!
1:44 - Disneyworld's Galaxy's Edge
3:15 - HBO Watchment casting
4:46 - Transformers sequel dropped
6:04 - Troubled Terminator Genisys development
7:21 - James Bond 25
8:35 - Bullseye coming to Daredevil?
10:48 - Netflix most valuable media company
11:55 - Boba Fett movie
14:38 - Solo (spoiler-free)
27:16 - Solo (SPOILERS)
Deadpool 2 is here! Is it a decent followup to the surprise hit of 2016? Also, Call of Duty Battle Royale, Batwoman in Arrow, SHIELD renewal, Spider-man 2 villains, new Dragon Ball series and more!
2:24 - Call of Duty Battle Royale
4:30 - Spidergeddon
6:10 - Batwoman in Arrow
7:56 - Arrow's Goatee
8:38 - SHEILD Renewal (SPOILERS)
10:20 - Spider-Man: Homecoming Mysterio & Vulture
14:04 - Shazam First Image
16:17 - Mission Impossible: Fallout trailer
18:34 - New Dragon Ball Series
20:30 - The Happytime Murders
23:25 - Deadpool 2 (Spoiler-free)
32:44 - Deadpool 2 (SPOILERS)
Crossover of the century! Thanos appears in Fortnite just in time for Infinity War. Season 4 is now also underway and The Avengers' comic series has just been relaunched. Hear our thoughts on these and much more!
1:10 - Margot Kitter
1:34 - Infinity War Update
4:17 - Luke Cage season 2 trailer
5:23 - The Predator trailer
6:36 - Death of Superman trailer
8:15 - Walmart video game leak
12:30 - Stolen Iron Man Suit
13:45 - Bill & Ted 3
15:15 - Avengers comic relaunch
24:02 - Thanos in Fortnite
32:22 - Fortnite season 4
37:29 - Battle Royale games & streaming
Now that Infinity War is behind us, we take a look back at why Marvel Studios is so successful. We also give our definitive rankings of MCU films and talk interview & box office updates for Inifnity War, new Ant-Man trailer, MCU predictions and this podcast's future.
4:30 - Infinity War update
13:45 - Ant-Man And The Wasp trailer
16:05 - Definitive MCU rankings
25:25 - Why the MCU is successful
37:40 - Future MCU movies & predictions
47:00 - Podcast future
Destiny finally arrives in 2018's epic crossover Avengers: Infinity War. With 10 years and 18 films of buildup, does the historical milestone even come close to satisfying the hype? Is Thanos wasted like Malekith or is he the best villain to date? And what's next for the MCU? Uncover the nature of a perfectly balanced universe with us as we discuss the biggest film ever - Avengers: Infinity War.
The African nation of Wakanda is finally explored on-screen in 2018's Black Panther. Having long been teased, how does T'Challa's first solo film live up to the hype? Does the social commentary help or hurt the film? And why has it become one of Marvel's most successful movies? Journey to Africa and find out with us as we discuss Black Panther!
He's a friend from work! That's what Thor realizes when he clashes with The Incredible Hulk in 2017's Thor: Ragnarok. Departing heavily from the previous iterations of the character, Ragnarok reinvigorates a franchise some felt was stale. Why did Marvel decide this radical shift was the direction they should go in? Was it the brainchild of Chris Hemsworth, Taika Waititi or Kevin Feige? And how does this film set up the epic of Avengers: Infinity War? Travel through the wormhole with us and uncover the secrets of Thor: Ragnarok!
The MCU welcomes Spider-Man into fold in 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming! At a time when no one was excited about the prospect of another Spidey film, does the Sony/Marvel deal work? What sets this iteration apart from the previous Raimi and Webb series? And why is Iron Man here? Find out as we crawl through the web of Spider-Man: Homecoming!
The ragtag group of outlaws return in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Taking it's name from the incredible music that made the first film so memorable, does this second one live up to the name? How does Peter Quill's father, Ego, impact the plot and satisfy that mystery? But really, can Groot get any more adorable? Blast off to Ego's planet as we discuss Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
The magical realm of Marvel exploded onto the screen in 2016's Doctor Strange. Following the titular hero, the film was the first in the MCU to portray real magic. Does this new ability mesh with the scientific world the MCU had become? How is Doctor Strange any different from Tony Stark? But most importantly, how does this film set up limitless possibilities for the future of the MCU? Open your mind and follow us as we discuss Doctor Strange!
All of the Avengers' actions come to a head as they face the Sokovia Accords in Captain America: Civil War. The decision deeply divides the team into 2 camps: Captain America and Iron Man. Which side is the right one? Based on the comic of the same name, how can Marvel adapt such a massive story-line? Are the Russo Brothers able to pull it off? Battle it out with us as we discuss Captain America: Civil War!
After world-ending plots and catastrophic events, Marvel decides to tell a smaller story. Ant-Man crawled onto the scene in 2015, 10 years after it was first announced. Having lost fan-favorite director Edgar Wright, the movie was a mystery to movie-goers. Would it have the same charm they'd imagined for 10 years? Had Marvel finally brought about their first flop? Would it even work at all? Find out as we shrink down into the Quantum Realm and discuss Ant-Man!
Earth's Mightiest Heroes, The Avengers, are back! This time they're sporting a roster bigger than ever adding the likes of Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and Vision to their ranks. How does the movie juggle its enormous cast? Being the sequel to the biggest hit of 2012, does it live up to the hype? Oh, and HULKBUSTER!!!! Join us as we uncover behind-the-scenes struggles, on-the-screen snuggles and little-known facts in The Avengers: Age of Ultron!
After 6 years of Avengers-linked movies, Marvel came out of left-field with the release of Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014. Helmed by rather unknown James Gunn, the movie was a smash hit. But why did Marvel go with such an obscure group of characters for their next film? Was Gunn the one who led the charge? And oh, yeah, Thanos is in this movie?!!? Blast off into space with us as we speed through the cosmos discussing Guardians of the Galaxy!
The Winter Soldier was released in a time when fans weren't sure of Marvel's ability to make movies. Having two lukewarm films the previous year, how could a new Captain America movie right the ship? Does the character hold any weight in the modern setting or does he fall flat as a flag-waving boy scout? And, above all, does his costume look better than it did in The Avengers? Jump to the modern day with us as we discuss all this and more in Captain America: The Winter Soldier!
Thor, the Mighty Avenger, returns in his second solo outing! Highly regarded as the worst in the MCU, does this film have any redeeming features? How can a director of such popular shows as Game of Thrones lead Thor down a path to critical panning? And how do Thor and Loki condition their beautiful new manes? Find out as we travel to Asgard and beyond in Thor: The Dark World!
After the success of The Avengers, Marvel completes their first trilogy in Iron Man 3. With a new director and more grounded tone, does the threequel live up to its namesake? How do you modernize the racist stereotype that is The Mandarin? And, above all, how do you follow the glorious monstrosity that was The Avengers? Join us as we discuss all this and more on Cuz We're Nerds!
This is part 2 of our look at The Avengers. Be sure to check out part 1 before you dive in here!
After 5 long years, Marvel finally assembles the Earth's Mightiest Heroes: The Avengers! How do the various other films' tones mix together into a cohesive whole? Was it Joss Whedon that made the film so memorable or other behind-the-scenes workers? And really, who is this Mark Ruffalo guy? Assemble with us as we discuss the wonder of 2012's The Avengers!
After 5 long years, Marvel finally assembles the Earth's Mightiest Heroes: The Avengers! How do the various other films' tones mix together into a cohesive whole? Was it Joss Whedon that made the film so memorable or other behind-the-scenes workers? And really, who is this Mark Ruffalo guy? Assemble with us as we discuss the wonder of 2012's The Avengers!
This is part 1 of our look at The Avengers. Be sure to check out part 2 when you're done!
One of Marvel's oldest heroes, Captain America, burst onto screens in 2011 featuring former Fantastic Four actor Chris Evans. With Avengers only a year away, would this new hero inspire fans the same way Iron Man did? How would old-school American values jive in modern day? And isn't a guy in a flag costume just nonsense? Travel through time with us as we uncover Marvel's only period piece, Captain America: The First Avenger!
Thor had an uphill battle to win when it was released in 2011. Being steeped deep in Norse mythology made audiences wonder how it would gel with the technological universe the MCU had become. Would he stick out like a sore Shakespearean thumb? And would the more fantastical elements of the comics translate at all to screen? Find out as we discuss how Thor came to be and it's relevance in the MCU!
Marvel's first sequel, Iron Man 2, was a disappointment when it was released in 2010. Why wasn't it the movie everyone hoped it would be? Does it have any redeeming qualities or is it a pile of trash? And why was Terrence Howard replaced with Don Cheadle? Wade through the mess with us as we discuss the buildup, release and aftermath of Iron Man 2!
In this episode, we talk about Marvel's first reboot: The Incredible Hulk. Why wasn't it a sequel to 2003's Hulk? What caused Edward Norton to sign on and be subsequently replaced for sequels? Hash it out with us as we give you the scoop on the buildup, release and aftermath of the MCU's second movie, The Incredible Hulk!
2018 marks the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 10th anniversary and the culmination of all their films: Avengers Infinity War. Join us as we take a journey through all their films leading up to the release of Infinity War.
In this episode, we talk about the movie that started it all: Iron Man. Learn how the MCU came to be. Was it smooth sailing or were there bumps along the way? Come along and unravel the history on Cuz We're Nerds!