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Punch Drunk Nerd (Weekly Nerd Talk + Pop Culture Reviews)

Luis Gonzalez, Miguel Sanchez, Ed Ball

We talk N3RD $H!T. Every week we talk about the biggest nerd news of the week, review the biggest releases, and talk about what we've been into! New Episode every Friday! Follow us @punchdrunknerd Weekly Nerd Talk & Pop Culture Reviews

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  • Yesterday · 1 hr 22 min

    Is SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY the best Spider-Man movie to date? -EP 220

    Hey hey, it’s a BRAND NEW DAY, and a brand new episode! This week, our friendly neighborhood Spidey is back on the big screen and making waves in the box office! Before we get into the latest box office update on the ongoing Summer Movie Wager, we share our thoughts on SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY! Is it the best Holland Spidey movie? Is it the best Spidey movie, period?! We get into all that, with spoilers abound so be sure to catch the movie before listening. Then we check out the damage that SPIDER-MAN has done to our box office standings as it hits $1 billion in just 6 days, breaking records left and right, and putting Miguel on the course to victory. Plus, we get into what we’ve been into, including THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, now streaming on Disney+, and season two of Prime’s BATMAN: THE CAPED CRUSADER! It’s a fun discussion, so be sure to check us out wherever you get your podcasts, find us on youtube and on social media, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow and leave your comments! Join us weekly for new episodes! 00:00 Introduction to the New Spider-Man Movie 01:58 Filming Techniques: Screen X and 3D Experience 03:58 Audience Reactions and Theater Experience 07:06 Story, Themes, and Emotional Depth 11:59 Performance of Tom Holland and Character Development 16:01 Integration of Marvel Characters and Fan Service 21:59 Visual Effects, Action Sequences, and Cinematography 28:03 Spoiler Moments and Audience Reactions 40:01 Final Thoughts and End-credits Scene Analysis

  • July 31 · 1 hr 10 min

    Marvel News at Hall H and Dealing with Long Instagram Reels

    Its that time of the season. Marvel is back at Hall H after missing out last year and we are ready to give our coldest takes every lol. we also chat about the summer box offie and a few other random sh*t 00:00 Intro 02:02 Initial Reactions to Marvel Hall H Announcements 30:00 Summer Movie Wager Update and Box Office Predictions 39:50 Upcoming Spider-Man Movie and Screen X Technology 45:06 Using AMC Alist Entourage 54:16 New Mobile Gaming Controller lol 56:19 Reels are Too LONG! 01:04:24 Discovering Films at the Library

  • July 24 · 1 hr 55 min

    Is THE ODYSSEY top tier Nolan? - Our review - Episode 218

    The world finally gets a trailer for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, but was it worth the wait? This week the Nerds discuss the would-be, should-be event of DOOMSDAY. We break down the trailer, from returning characters, to the new reveals, the costumes and make-up choices, and the state of the MCU itself. Has the recent output from Marvel lowered audiences expectations? What we are excited for is the recent announcement that THE PRESTIGE will have a re-release in January 2027 in 70MM! And the latest trailer for DC’s CLAYFACE may have won one of us over! Then we arrive at our feature discussion as we review Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY! From the monsters, to the cast and characters, to our favorite moments, we cover it all (but careful, some spoilers abound). All that and we get a mercifully quick take on the live-action MOANA, and Ed catches William Friedkin’s classic thriller, SORCERER in the theater! All that and more, so sit back, relax and listen (or watch) our latest ep. Don’t forget to follow, like and subscribe wherever you find your pods, on youtube, and on social media! Don’t forget to leave a comment. Stay Tuned for more next week! 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Avengers Doomsday Trailer 58:03 - The Odyssey

  • July 10 · 1 hr 20 min

    Discussing the trailer for DUNE PART 3 & HOUSE OF THE DRAGON continues its reign (Ep 2+3) - EP 216

    This week - the holy war begins with the first, full trailer for DUNE PART THREE! We’re joined by our good friend and Westerosi expert Stephen Escobar to help us in our feature discussion, but before that we revel in the sheer scope and craft shown in the new DUNE 3 trailer, and cannot wait for its release in December. Then we come to our feature discussion, catching up on episodes 2 & 3 from HOUSE OF THE DRAGON’s season 3. Has the show been holding up to expectations? How does it compare to the source material? Stephen fills us in (and more). All that and more, so sit back, relax and listen (or watch) our latest ep. Don’t forget to follow, like and subscribe wherever you find your pods, on youtube, and on social media! Don’t forget to leave a comment. Stay Tuned for more next week! 00:00 - Intro / Dune Part 3 Trailer 23:01 - House of the Dragon Episode 3

  • June 26 · 1 hr 20 min

    World Cup Fever + House of the Dragon returns with Season 3, but was it worth the wait? - EP 215

    After two years of waiting, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON is back with season 3! Was it worth the wait? More to the point, was there a battle on the water? In a sense, but more on that in the episode. This week, we return to Westeros, dragons galore. Before we battle it out with that season premiere, however, we catch up on the latest updates to our Summer Movie Wager! Has Toy Story 5 met our expectations? Plus, we get into something perhaps a little out of character for us… we talk sports! Specifically the FIFA WORLD CUP ‘26! Yes, we’re here for the football (that’s right, we said football), and we discuss the tournament so far as we near the end of the group stage - and boy what a group stage! All that and more, so sit back, relax and listen (or watch) our latest ep. Don’t forget to follow, like and subscribe wherever you find your pods, on youtube, and on social media! Don’t forget to leave a comment. Stay Tuned! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Summer Box Office Update 00:04:45 - Fifa World Cup 00:24:39 - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 Review

  • June 19 · 2 hr 36 min

    The Ultimate Steven Spielberg Ranking + Disclosure Day Review - Ep 214

    This week’s episode is packed with box office talk, blockbuster trailers, sci-fi discussion, and one of our favorite movie debates yet. We kick things off with a Summer Movie Wager, looking at the biggest winners and surprises of the season so far and discussing which films have overperformed, underperformed, and what the rest of the summer could still have in store. We also talk about the news that Spider-Man: Brand New Day was shot for ScreenX theaters, what that means for the viewing experience, and whether premium formats are becoming an even bigger part of modern moviegoing. In Trailer Talk, we react to the first looks at Shrek 5 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, including the reveal of Hulkand what his appearance could mean for the next chapter of Spider-Man's story. We discuss our excitement levels, theories, and whether these trailers lived up to the hype. Our Feature Discussion is all about Disclosure Day. We dive into the film's themes, performances, and overall impressions, breaking down what worked, what surprised us, and where it lands among this year's releases. To wrap things up, Luis, Ed, and Miguel each reveal their Top 10 Steven Spielberg Movies of All Time. From beloved classics and blockbuster adventures to personal favorites and a few hot takes, we compare lists, defend our rankings, and celebrate one of the greatest filmmakers in cinema history. A fun episode filled with box office chatter, trailer reactions, movie reviews, and plenty of Spielberg love. 00:00 - Intro 00:11 - Podcast Introduction 01:10 - Summer Box Office Discussion 05:40 - World Cup Experience 14:16 - News Segment 01:03:46 - Top Ten Spielberg Movies Discussion

  • June 12 · 1 hr 40 min

    Are audiences missing out on Masters of the Universe? We think so. Our review + more! - EP 213

    By the power of Grayskull… I think we enjoyed MASTERS OF UNIVERSE! Miguel and Ed are back at it this week, this time we checked out the new He-Man and Skeletor adventure! Does it have the power to win audiences? Before we dive into all that, we dive into the mouth of a whale! Yes, the trailer for WHALEFALL just dropped and we might actually be pretty pumped for it! Plus we celebrate the announcement of ALIEN: ISOLATION 2! But how do we feel about THE SOCIAL RECKONING? Of course, we catch up on the Summer Movie Wager, discussing the fall of The Mandalorian in the box office! And Miguel swings in with a revisit of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. Does it hold up? All that and more this week, with only more to come so be sure to check us out wherever you get your podcasts, find us on youtube and social media. Like, subscribe, follow and comment, and stay tuned for more! 00:00 - Intro 00:11 - Welcome back to Punch Drunk Nerd 01:03 - Summer Movie Wager Update 08:12 - Video Game Trailers Discussion 16:19 - Whalefall Trailer Thoughts 31:24 - Social Network Sequel Discussion 45:09 - Masters of the Universe Feature Discussion 01:09:33 - What We're Into

  • June 5 · 1 hr 51 min

    Are we obsessed with… OBSESSION? Review + News!

    Indie horror makes a splash this week as the obsession with OBSESSION takes hold of audiences and BACKROOMS hits big at the box office! But are the Nerds as obsessed? This week we review OBSESSION for our feature discussion and get a taste of the BACKROOMS with Miguel! Before all that though, we catch up on the Summer Movie Wager as these two horror flicks shake things up, and where we all currently stand. We also delve in some news with the announcement of the latest God of War spinoff, LAUFEY, and that one of our favorite movies of ‘26 so far, NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE got some much deserved love and awards! We tear into the trailer for The End of Oak Street - some of us are over this style of trailer for sure, but dinosaurs? Anne Hathaway? Come on! And we round it out with what we’re into including a personal experience Miguel had with Backrooms (and The Breadwinner?), and Luis pumps us up for Appletvs Widows Bay! All that and more, be sure to check out the episode, follow like and subscribe on social media and youtube, and stay tuned for our weekly podcast! 00:00 - Intro 00:11 - Introduction and Personal Updates 00:57 - Summer Movie Wager and Box Office Discussion 03:29 - Movie Reviews and Opinions 17:26 - Trailer and Movie Industry Talk 40:10 - AI in Advertising and Personal Experiences 45:34 - Gaming and Droid Tycoon 55:15 - Obsession Movie Deep Dive 88:41 - Backrooms Movie and Personal Anecdotes 109:18 - Final Thoughts and Upcoming Plans

  • May 29 · 51 min

    We talk about Mandalorian and Grogu but it's like chill

    the title pretty much said what we are going to talk about. oh yeah and the timecode below does too. lol00:00 - Intro03:00 - Summer Box Office Update12:00 - X Men Season 2 Trailer15:00 - Primetime Trailer18:00 - Mandalorian and Grogu Review33:00 - Droid Tycoon40:00 - BLARF44:00 - Rewatching Nolan

  • May 15 · 1 hr 29 min

    Becoming Content Creators, Screenwriters, and allowing yourself to try something new - Episode 210

    This is a CHILL ahh episode. With one nerd traveling abroad, Luis and Miguel decide to switch gears and have an introspective conversation on just about everything in their minds this week. From content creation to writing your very first screenplay, the nerds chat about the obstacles and hurdles they face everyday. Plus some off the dome conversation starters that keep them chatting longer than they ever expected. Of course there is the summer movie wager update but this episode is something different. Sit back and vibe or skip all together. This one is for the boys. Like and subscribe BBs and don’t forget to leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platforms. 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Summer Box Office Update 02:55 - Comedians as Horror Directors 09:03 - How to Crack Framed WTF 20:11 - Movies that Make Us Cry 29:12 - Fandoms We're Embarrassed Of 38:46 - Filming in Movie Theatres for Social Media 47:33 - Being Content Creators 53:50 - Mortal Kombat 01:01:41 - Rewatching the MCU 01:09:14 - Sheep Detective 01:19:00 - Writing My Movie

  • May 8 · 1 hr 1 min

    The Odyssey trailer arrives + Ted Lasso RETURNS?? - Episode 209

    This week’s episode is packed with major franchise news, horror hype, blockbuster trailers, and a little bit of Star Wars chaos. We kick things off with the news that Matt Shakman, director of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is officially heading to the Planet of the Apes franchise for a brand-new film, with writer Josh Friedman also returning. We talk about what this could mean for the future of the series and why the creative team has us excited. In Trailer Talk, we react to a huge lineup of new trailers including Ted Lasso Season 4, the new Resident Evil, Evil Dead Burn, The Odyssey final trailer, and Tony — the Anthony Bourdain film directed by Matt Johnson. Some trailers instantly won us over, some surprised us, and a few sparked big conversations about where these franchises are headed next. Then in What We’re Into, Miguel revisits Avengers: Infinity War and reflects on why it still works as one of the MCU’s biggest event films. Ed checks out Lord of the Flies on Netflix, dives into Hocum, and spends some time with Maul: Shadow Lord. Meanwhile, Luis jumps into the new Star Wars content and levels in Fortnite, bringing the galaxy far, far away into battle royale form once again. A fun episode full of movie talk, TV hype, horror discussion, and big franchise energy from beginning to end. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Summer Box Office Update 06:20 - New Director for Planet of the Apes 8:50 - Ted Lasso Season 4 Trailer 13:20 - Resident Evil Teaser Trailer 17:25 - Evil Dead Burn Trailer 20:30 - The Odyssey Trailer 27:30 - Tony Trailer 35:15 - MCU Rewatch 44:25 - Lord of the Flies 44:25 - Hokum 56:25 - Fortnite

  • May 1 · 1 hr 39 min

    Predicting the Biggest Movies of the Summer - The Summer Movie Wager 2026 (feat. Benny Watts) - EP 208

    It’s time for the ultimate summer showdown. Luis, Ed, Miguel, and special guest Benny Watts go head-to-head in the Summer Movie Wager, each drafting their picks for the top 10 highest-grossing movies of the summer based on domestic box office. From safe blockbuster bets to risky dark horses, every pick counts and every list says something different about how this summer could play out. Who’s playing it smart? Who’s taking big swings? And who’s already doomed? If you love box office predictions, movie debates, and summer blockbuster hype, this one’s for you. Let the games begin. Click the Link to track our picks and see who is winning! - https://linkly.link/2i7Kz Summer Movie Wager Point System 13 points - If you get 1 or 10 Correct 10 points - If you nail your guess correctly 7 points - 1 spot away 5 points - 2 spots away 3 points - Anywhere in Top 10 1 point - Dark Horse *Thank You FilmCast for inspiring us to play the Summer Movie Wager* SUMMER MOVIES 2026 Devil Wears Prada 2 (May 1, 2026) 20th Century Studios Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci The Sheep Detective (May 8, 2026) Working Title Films Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Brett Goldstein, Bryan Cranston, Regina Hall Mortal Kombat 2 (May 8, 2026) Warner Bros. Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Martyn Ford, Hiroyuki Sanda, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22,2026) Walt Disney Studios Pedro Pascal, Sigroueny Weaver, Jermey Allen White, The Backrooms (May 29, 2026) A24 Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Lukita Maxwell, Scary Movie (June 5, 2026) Paramount Pictures Marlon Wayans, Anna Faris, Shawn Wayans, Regina Hall, Cheri Oteri, Masters of the Universe (June 5, 2026) Amazon MGM Studios Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie, Morena Baccarin, Idris Elba, Kristen Wiig Disclosure Day (June 12, 2026) - Steven Spielberg Universal Pictures Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell, Josh O’Connor, Eve Hewson Toy Story 5 (June 19, 2026) Disney / Pixar Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Greta Lee, Ernie Hudson, Keanu Reeves, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn Supergirl (June 26, 2026) DC / Warner Bros. Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, David Corenswet, Minions and Monsters (July 1, 2026) Illumination / Universal Pictures Jesse Eisenberg, Christoph Waltz, Trey Parker, Zoey Deutch, Jeff Bridges, Bobby Moynihan, Allison Janney Moana (July 10, 2026) Walt Disney Studios Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga’aia Evil Dead Burn (July 10, 2026) Warner Bros. Hunter Doohan, Luciana Buchana, The Odyssey (July 17, 2026) Universal Pictures Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Elliot Page, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Jon Berenthal, Mia Goth, Benny Safdie, Charlize Theron, John Leguizamo, James Remar, Nick E. Tarabay, Lupita Nyong’o Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31, 2026) Marvel / Sony Pictures Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Michael Mando, Sadie SInk Insidious: Out of the Further (August 21, 2026) Sony Pictures / Blumhouse Productions Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Laura Gordon, Sam Spruell, Brandon perea, Amelia Eve, Lin Shaye

  • April 24 · 1 hr 35 min

    The biggest titles out of CinemaCon 2026 and We get our first creepy look at CLAYFACE! - Episode 207

    Sooo many titles announced at Cinemacon 2026, we could hardly keep up! This week, we discussed the news out of cinemacon that had us the most excited, concerned, or downright bored. We got eyes on Zach Cregger’s triple feature future, including the upcoming RESIDENT EVIL adaptation and, possibly, an Aunt Gladys Spinoff? Are we really ready to Fock around again? With the latest trailer for FOCKERS IN LAW, we’re not so sure. And of all the carols in all the christmases, Ti West is directing this one? And it stars Johnny Depp?! Bah Humbug. All that and a hell of a lot more, you gotta listen and you’ll get it. Plus we have some other trailers, with COYOTE VS. ACME rising from the ashes, a new 007 FIRST LIGHT game trailer, and a very exciting, very disturbing look at the villain stand-alone film, CLAYFACE! But is it for everyone? Finally, we get into what we’re into! From Euphoria to Love on the Spectrum, the latest update on Outlander, and a spoiler-free review of season 2 of BEEF! It's a jolly mish mash of a discussion, so check it out wherever you find your podcasts, find us on youtube, follow us on socials, and please like, subscribe, and feel free to share your comments! 00:00 - INTRO 1:05 - Favorites from Cinema Con 2026 18:30 - Everything Announced at Cinema Con 31:35 - Fockers in Law Trailer 35:54 - Street Fighter Trailer 40:02 - 007: First Light Trailer 59:05 - Coyote Vs ACME 01:03:35 - Clayface Trailer 01:03:35 - Love on the Spectrum Season 4 01:27:50 - Beef Season 2

  • April 17 · 1 hr 17 min

    New Movies from Cinema Con 2026 and We discuss Euphoria Season 3 Episode 1 - EP 206

    Rue and company are back in style for season 3 of EUPHORIA, but is the show able to live up to expectations after a 4 year hiatus (or a mere weekend if you’re our Luis)?On this week’s episode we’re back together to discuss the premiere of the final season of HBO’s hit show, but before all that, we have a con to discuss… CinemaCon that is.Although we don’t have eyes on the event itself, we are reaping the heaps of news and announcements coming from there, and there’s plenty to be excited for so far…Warners Bros. confirmed some casing news for the definitely-happening-now HUNT FOR GOLLUM movie, including Kate Winslet, and Jamie Dornan, taking over the role of Aragorn. Plus some exciting details circulating Tom Cruise’s DIGGERSony came swinging in with some SPIDER-MAN: BEYOND THE SPIDERVERSE first looks, plus some deets on the highly anticipated final act to the amazing trilogy.AND we get a very exciting teaser trailer - in the truest sense of the term - for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO!After our feature discussion, we catch up on what we’re into, including the latest animated STAR WARS series, MAUL: SHADOW LORD. And we prove that we do do other things beyond gaming and movies. We also read BOOKS! Luis wraps Project Hail Mary, and Ed shares his progress on The First Law trilogy.It's a jolly mish mash of a discussion, so check it out wherever you find your podcasts, find us on youtube, follow us on socials, and please like, subscribe, and feel free to share your comments! 00:00 - Intro2:30 - LOTR: The Hunt for Gollum10:30 - Beyond the Spiderverse12:00 - The Digger18:10 - Godzilla Minus Zero27:25 - Euphoria S346:13 - Invite Trailer53:30 - Maul: Shadow Lord01:53:00 - Books

  • April 3 · 1 hr 18 min

    Supergirl, Backrooms, Cape Fear and more… It’s a trailer kinda week! - Episode 205

    The Punch Drunk Nerd gang are back together in full strength this week, and just as well, because there are a bunch of new trailers to get into… First we get a deeper look into what the latest DC studios venture has in store with SUPERGIRL! Then we get an intense first look at the upcoming Appletv series remake of CAPE FEAR! It’s got a stellar cast, but is 10 episodes too many? We then get a double-hitter from A24, with another tantalizing teaser for David Lowery’s MOTHER MARY, and our first taste of their new horror, BACKROOMS! Does the new trailer for MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE sell us on the upcoming blockbuster, or is this just another, by-the-numbers reboot? The team might be torn. What’re we into you might ask? Well, Miguel continues on is MCU revisit, hitting up on some of the greats, including Captain America: Civil War. And we finally get Luis’ take on PROJECT HAIL MARY! He may have liked it so much that he may have gone straight to the book source… All that and more this week, be sure to check it out wherever you get your podcasts. Follow, like and subscribe on socials and youtube and stay tuned for much much more. 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Super Girl Trailer 13:15 - Cape Fear Trailer 22:00 - Backrooms Trailer 27:35 - Mother Mary 34:25 - Masters of the Universe 42:40 - April 1st 54:00 - MCU Recap 59:45 - Mexico City Visit 01:01:05 - Project Hail Mary Catch Up

  • March 31 · 1 hr 22 min

    Project Hail Mary review + Harry Potter tv series first look - EP 204

    This week’s episode covers some exciting trailer reactions, a deep dive into a highly anticipated sci-fi adaptation, and a fun debate about which apocalyptic worlds we might actually survive in. In Trailer Talk, we react to several new trailers including Wild Horse 9, the live-action remake of Moana, and the upcoming HBO television adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. We break down our first impressions, what these projects might bring to their franchises, and what has us most curious moving forward. Our featured discussion focuses on Project Hail Mary. We talk about the premise, the hype surrounding the adaptation, and what makes the story such an exciting entry in modern science fiction. In Let’s Talk About This Now, the conversation turns into a fun hypothetical: which apocalyptic movie worlds would we actually have the best chance of surviving in? From chaos-filled wastelands to quieter end-of-the-world scenarios, we debate which cinematic disasters might be survivable and which would end us immediately. And in What We’re Into, Ed has been watching Last One Laughing and shares his thoughts on the comedy competition series. Another fun episode filled with movie talk, trailer reactions, and a few wild survival debates along the way. 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Wild Horse Nine Trailer 10:55 - Moana Trailer 18:20 - Harry Potter Trailer 42:45 - MFK (New Girl Edition) 47:00 - Project Hail Mary Review 01:13:45 - Post Apocalyptic Survival 01:19:05 - Last One Laughing

  • March 20 · 1 hr 13 min

    Spider-Man Brand New Day & Dune Part 3 Trailer Reactions - EP 203

    This week’s episode blends awards-season reactions, blockbuster trailer hype, and some real-life conversations about tech, habits, and gaming. From Oscars buzz to the future of movie theaters, it’s a wide-ranging and fun discussion. We kick things off with an Oscars recap, including a big win for Michael B. Jordan taking Best Actor, and what that moment means for his career and the industry. We also dive into a growing industry trend: movie studios aiming for shorter theatrical windows, with many films now staying in theaters for 5–7 weekends. We discuss what that means for audiences, theaters, and streaming. In Trailer Talk, we react to two huge releases: Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Dune Part 3, sharing our thoughts on what these films are setting up. Then in Let’s Talk About This Now, we get into social media habits, AI as a tool vs a crutch, and the best video game controllers. A balanced episode mixing big entertainment moments with thoughtful conversation and a few fun debates along the way. 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer 17:46 - Dune Part 3 Trailer 27:55 - Michael B Jordan Oscar at In and Out 30:10 - Theatrical Windows 33:30 - Instagram Features (Double Speed) 39:16 - Instagram Stories 49:20 - PlayStation Controllers 1:00:30 - Chat GPT 1:08:30 - Marty Supreme - Quick Rewatch 1:09:55 - OLED

  • March 13 · 24 min

    The Oscars vs BAFTAs Debate + Beef Season 2 + The Bride Review + Gorillaz New Album- EP 202

    This week, Edward is flying solo for a short, sweet, and slightly unhinged one-man Punch Drunk Nerd episode! First up, Netflix’s Beef is back for season 2 with a stacked cast including Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Cailee Spaeny, and Charles Melton — and honestly? It sounds messy in the best way possible. Then I settle an ongoing group chat debate once and for all: which awards show actually carries more weight these days — the BAFTAs or the Oscars? That naturally spirals into some early Oscar predictions, possible surprise wins, and why the whole thing is still kind of a glorified popularity contest anyway. After that, we get into a review of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. Is it a bold, stylish reimagining of Bride of Frankenstein… or just a gorgeous movie full of half-baked ideas? And before we wrap, I shout out The Secret Agent (one of the last Best Picture nominees on the watchlist) and gushes over Gorillaz’ new album The Mountain, including some standout tracks and why it might be their best since Plastic Beach. All that and more on this week’s awkward-but-lovely solo episode of Punch Drunk Nerd. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Beef Season 2 Trailer 2:05 - BAFTA vs Oscars 15:42 - The Bride! Review 21:15 - Gorillaz New Album (The Mountain)

  • March 7 · 1 hr 50 min

    Is the McDonalds Arch Burger worth the buzz (and the price) + Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms a worthy entry for GOT? - Episode 201

    This week we’re coming in hot and fresh (ish) with McDonald's much buzzed about Arch Burger! Is it as good as the company’s CEO made it look? Or is it a bad product (burger?)? Then we take a first look at Amazon’s God of War series, we get a release update on Godzilla: Minus Zero, and we get a surprise trailer for Scary Movie 6! All that news and more before we head into our feature discussion this week, reviewing the latest GoT hit series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms! How does it hold up to previous, or ongoing GoT shows? And furthermore, is it a comedy? We’re joined by regular guest. 00:00 - McDonald’s Arch Burger Taste Test 21:30 - Netflix Update 24:00 - God of War - TV First Look 26:30 - Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake 27:44 - Scary Movie Trailer Reaction 31:40 - Lanterns Trailer Drop 35:34 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Season 1 Review)