Down And Nerdy Podcast

It's officially time to start looking ahead to 2023! There's already so much to look forward to, but we're busting out some hot takes this week of what might happen in the coming year. We're sharing five bold predictions for 2023 involving DC Studios, Marvel, Star Wars, affects from the streaming wars and how the comics landscape could change this year. You might think we're crazy, or brilliant, you decide! We can't promise that we won't humble brag if some of these come true. We also caught up on some streaming over the holiday weekend, so we're catching up on some reviews! Hear our thoughts on The Witcher: Blood Origin, Season 3 of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, the new Charlie Cox series Treason and The Recruit. So yeah, a lot of Netflix, but we threw some Prime Video in there as well. Have a Happy New Year and we'll see you in 2023! Find out more about us, and even how you can subscribe to the show at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! It's time for our yearly tradition, looking back at our favorite interview moments from the past year. These are in no particular order, but ten moments that stood out to us the most. Hear from guests from shows like Severance, Batwoman, DC's Stargirl, Ms. Marvel, Tales of The Walking Dead and so much more! Want to know which ones made the cut? You'll have to listen to find out! We'll be back with a new episode next week! Get even more from us, and find full episodes at https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Who wants a treasure hunt for the holidays? One more time, we go back to our interviews from Comic-Con where we got to talk to the cast and producers of the new Disney+ series National Treasure: Edge of History! You'll hear from series stars Lisette Olivera, Jake Austin Walker, Jordan Rodrigues, Zuri Reed, Antonio Cipriano, Lyndon Smith, and executive producers Cormac Wibberley and Marianne Wibberley. They'll talk about how the series connects to the movies, give insight into their characters, talk about unique aspects of the story and so much more. NATIONAL TREASURE: EDGE OF HISTORY IS NOW STREAMING ON DISNEY+! Tis the season, so we stay in the holiday spirit when we review the Season 1 finale of The Santa Clauses. You can also hear us talk about Henry Cavill no longer being the Superman of the DCU (again) and all of the related news surrounding the new DCU. We'll also talk about the trailers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the upcoming Adam Driver sci-fi movie 65 and the first trailer for Season 9

Three years after the Crisis on Infinite Earths Arrowverse crossover began, we're celebrating with a crossover of our own! This week we'll get together with some of our best colleagues and friends to talk about the Arrowverse as a whole. James will be joined by Emmanuel Gomez from LRM Online, Joshua Lapin-Bertone from DCComics.com and Popverse and Meaghan and Theresa from BeautifulBallad to take a deep dive into the Arrowverse. What did we love? What went wrong? What are some of the best memories? We'll take a look at that and so much more. This is just the first of many looks into the Arrowverse, so enjoy! We're also joined by Erica Messer, showrunner for Criminal Minds Evolution! We'll break down the first few episodes and take a look ahead at what's to come this season. Plus, we'll ask her what the future of the show is and if they could be back! Watch Criminal Minds Evolution every Thursday on Paramount+. Finally, we wrap up the show with our SPOILER FILLED review of the DC's Stargirl series finale. Don't

The clock is ticking, we don't have much time! It's time for another pulse pounding episode, and we're talking thrillers around another Realm Roundtable. Adrenaline collects some of the best thrillers on the Realm network, so we're discussing the genre with Overleaper creator Sam Boush, Adrenaline narrator and voice actor Neil Hellegers and Realm Producer Diana Pho. We talk about what makes the thriller genre great, why Overleaper checks so many boxes of a great story, what might be missing from the world of thrillers and much more. Be sure to listen to Overleaper, and all of the other great Realm Adrenaline shows, wherever you get your podcasts. Willow is back this week, so we're reviewing the first two episodes of the Disney+ revival series. We also get paranormal in our review of Darby and the Dead, which might be deeper than you think. You can also hear our thoughts on James Gunn saying the DC Universe will all be connected, our reaction to trailers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Indiana Jones and th

Criminal Minds is back, with even more edge! Criminal Minds Evolution is now streaming on Paramount+, and we couldn't wait to catch up with some members of the cast. Hear us talk to longtime cast members Joe Mantegna and Kirsten Vangsness, and also this season's Unsub, Zach Gilford. They talk about what it's like to be back, how this season feels like a new season and how they were able to push the limits. WATCH CRIMINAL MINDS EVOLUTION, NOW STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+! How good was Thanksgiving week for streaming? We also review the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday special from Disney+, along with both Slumberland and Wednesday from Netflix! We wrap up our mental feast by talking about Bob Iger returning as the head man at Disney. We hope you had a wonderful and fun filled, Thanksgiving! Find more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Let's go rogue! We were so excited to talk to the stars and creator of the new EPIX series Rogue Heroes this week. Hear us get some great insight from writer and creator Steven Knight, as well as cast members Connor Swindells (Stirling), Alfie Allen (Jock) and Jack O'Connell (Paddy). They talk about what makes the show so unique, why these different men were able to find common ground and the tough filming conditions that they faced. WATCH ROGUE HEROES EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT ON EPIX! We also have quite a few reviews this week. Find out what we thought of the premiere of Sylvester Stallone's Tulsa King, the return of Tim Allen in The Santa Clauses and the star-studded Amsterdam movie. There is also some Spider-Man series news to talk about and we take a few minutes to talk about the passing of the legendary Kevin Conroy. Want more from us? Go to https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We're getting an early start on having a full table at Thanksgiving! There are so many interview guests on the show, you're bound to find something you love. We'll start out talking to Gil Birmingham about Season 5 of Yellowstone. He'll talk about Rainwater's motives this season, having John Dutton as Governor, if they share any common ground and much more. SEASON 5 OF YELLOWSTONE PREMIERES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK! There's also a new Transformers series that we couldn't wait to talk about. We're joined by the executive producers of Transformers Earthspark Dale Malinowski and Ant Ward, as well as cast members Cissy Jones (Elita-1), Zion Broadnax (Morgan "Mo" Malto, Sydney Mikayla (Robby Malto), Kathreen Khavari (Twitch) and Zeno Robinson (Thrash). Hear more about the characters you know, and get introduced to the ones that you don't. We'll also talk about why this series is so fresh, and appeals to fans both young and old. TRANSFORMERS EARTHSPARK IS NOW STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+! We also talk

It's time to team-up and smash 'em up! If you're playing MultiVersus from WB Games, you'll love the interviews we have on the show this week. Matthew Lillard and Tara Strong stop by to talk about voicing Shaggy and Harley Quinn in this very unique game. They'll also give insight into the characters that they have been playing for years. You'll also hear from WB Games Executive Producer Sheloman Byrd and Game Director and Co-Founder of Player First Games Tony Huynh. They'll talk about the process of bringing the game to life, how the characters are chosen and more. MULTIVERSUS IS AVAILABLE TO PLAY NOW! Season 4 of Titans has also begun on HBO Max, so we'll give you a spoiler free review of that. We also talk about the supernatural movie Next Exit from Magnolia Pictures, which is in theaters and on demand now. You can also hear us follow up on last week's big DC news, give you the latest cancellation and renewal scorecard, update some Harry Potter news and talk about why we don't need another Peter Pan movie. I

Gotham finally puts the spotlight on the Family. Gotham Knights is finally available, and we have some guests this week to give you some great inside info! Hear part of our roundtable interview with Narrative Director Ann Lemay and the voice of Batgirl, America Young. They'll give you great insight into the new game, what kind of Batgirl we can expect and a lot more. Plus we'll re-play part of our interview with Robin himself, Sloane Morgan Siegel. GOTHAM KNIGHTS IS AVAILABLE NOW FROM WB GAMES WHEREVER VIDEO GAMES ARE SOLD! We also have some thoughts on the new Tales of the Jedi animated series on Disney+ that we'll share. You can also hear us react to the shocking news about the new DC Universe chiefs, what's happening with the Green Lantern series and more. Plus we discuss the Ant-Man and The Wasp Quantumania trailer, the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and the upcoming Peacock movie, The Independent. Thanks for listening!

Are we real or just VR? This week we'll chat with the stars and the producers of the new Prime Video series, The Peripheral! Hear from Lisa Joy, Vincenzo Natali, Jonah Nolan, JJ Feild, T’Nia Miller and Gary Carr about this mind bending new series. Hear more about the unique settings, how the characters connect to one another and some of the crazy tech you'll see on the series. THE PERIPHERAL IS NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! There's another great show that is starting it's third season on Apple TV+ today, too. We're also joined this week by the producers and stars of Ghostwriter. You'll hear us chat with Princess Map, Daire McLeod, Nour Assaf, Luke Matheny and Andrew Orenstein about how Season 3 really feels like Season 1 all over again. Hear about some of the stories that the series will tackle this season, why this group of characters have such a unique bond and more. WATCH GHOSTWRITER NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+! Speaking of Ghostwriter, we're also joined by Josh Zaharia, who is also in the series. He'll als

Break out the trench coats! It's our first Realm Roundtable interview with some of the best Noir series creators on the network. We're talking to Ryan Patch & Carina Green (creators of City of Ghosts), Joel Metzger (creator of Hothouse Bruiser) and Marco Palmieri (Realm story exec & producer for The Shadow Files of Morgan Knox)! We talk about what makes a good noir show, what tropes they wanted to avoid, how they found themselves in this genre and much more. Plus, hear details about each show and if there could be a second season. Find City of Ghosts, Hothouse Bruiser and The Shadow Files of Morgan Knox on the Realm app and wherever you get your podcasts. You can also hear our interview with author JC Cervantes about her new book, The Lords of Night. This is a spinoff from the popular Storm Runner series and we'll ask her why Ren was the perfect choice to lead it. You can also find out how this Shadow Bruja duology will be different, we'll discuss the emphasis on Mayan and Aztec culture and so much more. Be

Look week we're looking geek chic! We couldn't make it to NYCC, so we wanted to bring Loungefly to you. We're talking to Liz DeSilva and Derrick Baca, the VPs of Creative and Innovation at the premiere style brand Loungefly. They talk about some of their NYCC exclusives, working in conjunction with Funko, how the brand and their bags have involved and much more. Plus, find out if your fan feedback really matters when it comes to new and upcoming products! Be sure to support the local Loungefly shop in your area! We also talk about the latest novel in the Cassie Dewell series, Treasure State, with author C.J. Box. We'll ask him about bringing this Montana setting to life, the dueling cases that Cassie finds herself involved in, the inspiration for the treasure hunt and much more. Plus, we'll ask him what's next for Cassie! GET TREASURE STATE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD FROM MINOTAUR BOOKS! You can also hear our spoiler-ish review of Marvel's Werewolf By Night, and our reaction to trailers for Super Mario Bros. The

Spooky season is here and we're not playing around. We're talking about Monster High finally getting the live action treatment with Monster High: The Movie and we'll get you ready with one of the stars. Jy Prishkulnik joins us this week to talk about bringing Cleo De Nile to life in the upcoming movie. She'll talk about that mean girl energy, how she got into character, her longtime love for the Monster High franchise and so much more. She might even tease what might be next for the big toy reveals! WATCH MONSTER HIGH: THE MOVIE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH ON PARAMOUNT+ AND NICKELODEON. We're not stopping there, because we also have a spoiler free review of Hocus Pocus 2 now that the movie has arrived on Disney+. You can also hear us talk about Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine in Deadpool 3, changes coming for Marvel's Armor Wars, bad news for Grendel fans and an intriguing reveal about an upcoming The Walking Dead spinoff series. This week's show is so good, it's scary! Find us online at https://www.downandn

We're headed to the arena this week! On The Come Up is now streaming on Paramount+ and we have a couple of the stars on our show this week to talk about it. You'll hear from Sanaa Lathan (Director/Jay) and Jamila Gray (Bri/Lil Law) talk about putting the rap battles together, the family aspect of the story, telling an authentic Eastside story and much more. ON THE COME UP IS NOW STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+! We also have some BIG reviews this week, starting with the extra sized premiere of Andor from Disney+. We also share some thoughts about NBC's revival of Quantum Leap and the Paramount Pictures psychological thriller, The Infernal Machine. Don't worry, we'll let you know if there will be any spoilers, just listen for our warning! You can also hear us talk about some angry She-Hulk fans and a possible Stargirl crossover. Plus we break down trailers for Disney's Strange World, Netflix's The Midnight Club and Sonic: Prime, along with a surprise Hulu movie called Rosaline that's reinventing Romeo & Juliet. We can'

This week's episode is a little looney! We got to speak to so many talented people from so many great Warner Bros. Animation shows at Comic-Con, that we're going back to share them all with you. You'll hear about Bugs Bunny Builders from Eric Bauza (voice of Bugs, Daffy, Tweety & more), showrunner Abe Audish and Chandni Parekh (voice of Lola) about that new pre-school aged series on Cartoonito. You'll also hear from the talented We Baby Bears group including Calvin Wong, showrunner, Connor Andrade (voice of Grizz), Amari McCoy (voice of Panda) and Max Mitchell (voice of Ice Bear), as well as Philip Solomon (voice of Craig) on Craig of the Creek with supervising directors Najja Porter and Dashawn Mahone. Both of those shows can be seen on Cartoon Network and HBO Max. You asked about our review of Cobra Kai Season 5, well it's finally here and full of spoilers! We also sneak in a spoiler free review of Cyberpunk Edgerunners, which is also on Netflix, and share our opinions on last weekend's biggest news from th

School's in session, and it's bloody good! This week, we catch up with the cast of Vampire Academy before the series premieres September 15th on Peacock. We're talking to Daniela Nieves (Lissa), Sisi Stringer (Rose), Kieron Moore (Dimitri) and André Dae Kim (Christian) about this new, magical vampire series. Hear them talk about the connection between their characters, why this series is so unique, preparing for the action scenes and much more. WATCH VAMPIRE ACADEMY, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH ON PEACOCK! We also help celebrate Disney+ Day with reviews of both Thor: Love & Thunder and Cars On The Road. We also give an early review of the new Fox drama series, Monarch. You can also hear about some very interesting trailers like Prime Video's The Peripheral, Netflix's Wendell & Wild and even Spirit Halloween: The Movie. Plus, another swing and a miss for Warner Bros. Discovery. It's all here! Find even more at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week we are All Elite! We're talking to the stars of AEW wrestling before their biggest PPV event of the year, All Out. They joined us at a Comic-Con roundtable this year and gave us some very candid insight into the company. Hear from CM Punk, Jade Cargill, Britt Baker, Orange Cassidy, Darby Allin and Chris Jericho talk about what sets AEW apart in the wrestling business, what the future looks like and even some hot takes! Watch AEW: All Out on PPV this Sunday, September 4th! Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is finally on Prime Video, so we share our spoiler free review of the first two episodes. Speaking of Prime Video, we also review the new Sylvester Stallone movie, Samaritan. We also finally get to review DIsney and Pixar's Lightyear, since it's coming to 4K, Blu-Ray and DVD on September 13th. You can also hear us talk about Warner Bros. Discovery dumping DC FanDome, a shake-up before Season 2 of House of the Dragon, Harley Quinn's renewal and more. Find out why NBCUniversal might be facing sim

The residents of Blue Valley have some new neighbors! Season 3 of DC's Stargirl returns to The CW this Wednesday, and we have the best possible guest to get you ready. Brec Bassinger, Stargirl herself, joins us on the show this week to talk all about Season 3. We'll talk about the ISA trying to become upstanding citizens, the return of Starman, the status of the Whitmore-Dugan family and more. Plus, Brec tells us about a fun behind the scenes moments that fans thought was a Season 3 spoiler! WATCH THE SEASON 3 PREMIERE OF DC'S STARGIRL THIS WEDNESDAY ON THE CW! We also wanted to take a deeper dive into the new Netflix series, Echoes, so we invited Alise Willis to join us this week. She talks about playing Meg on the show, all of the twist that happen throughout the season, figuring out the difference between Lennie and Gina and so much more. We also talk about the big twist involving her character, and why it was one of the big memorable parts of the season. WATCH ECHOES, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We

Dragons made them kings, and we're about to find out why! House of the Dragon premieres on HBO Max this Sunday, and we wanted to get the scoop from the ones who are doing a deep dive. We're talking to the hosts of The Official Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon podcast, Jason Concepcion (X-Ray Vision) and Greta Johnsen (WBEZ's Nerdette podcast). We ask them about their different entrance into the Game of Thrones fandom, the book versus show comparison, their experience with the incredible cast and so much more. Plus, we share our love of dragons, since we'll be seeing a lot of them. Listen to The Official Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon podcast now wherever you get your podcasts. We also go back to SDCC to share our interviews with the cast and creator of the new Disney Channel superhero series, Hamster & Gretel. We talk to stars Melissa Povenmire (Gretel), Michael Cimino (Kevin), Liza Koshy (Veronica Hill) and series creator Dan Povenmire about the heroes, the villains and all of the fun that you'll s