Nerds United Episode 244: An Ode to Comic Book Stores [ 87.22 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (42)

In this episode, Mike and Greg discuss their recent trips to Twilight Comics (Swansea, IL) and their experiences there. It’s a crazy thing, having a local comic book shop. People (like Best Friend of the Show Josh) don’t have one and pine for the ability to swing by regularly and visit with the familiar faces and grab a couple books. But I think a lot of people who have quick access to a local comic shop take it for granted. They get a few monthly subscriptions, and they don’t swing by and pick up their books.

Don’t be those people.

Also this episode, Spider-Man is in the news, and we throw some love to The Matrix.

Nerds United Episode 243: Getting Caught Up [ 83.57 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (41)

This episode, Mike and Greg get caught up after taking last weekend off. A few trailers to discuss. A few pieces of news.

Nerds United Episode 242: We Love Ted Lasso [ 97.19 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (45)

In this episode of Nerds United, we spend a few minutes with some noteworthy news (DC, AMC, Chronicle 2). But really, this is an episode dedicated to Theodore “Ted” Lasso.

Ted Lasso is a show on AppleTV that I highly, HIGHLY recommend. It is such a remarkable series that it can’t be put into words. But yet we try to do it for roughly 35 minutes.

Ted…Lasso. Watch it!

Or wait another five weeks and binge both seasons in your week-long free trial.

Nerds United Episode 241: The Suicide Squad [ 1:07:47 | 92.96 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (46)

This week on Nerds United, a few news stories and then…

THE SUICIDE SQUAD!

Non-spoilers and yes, SPOILER ALERT!

Enjoy.

Nerds United Episode 240: Ghostbusters In, Constantine Out [ 45:49 | 62.85 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (52)

This week on a new Nerds United, Greg proliferates the positives found on Apple TV. If you’re not watching Ted Lasso, you really should.

Also, there’s a unique development with the John Constantine character on CW’s Legends of Tomorrow. Matt Ryan is staying, but the character is leaving.

We have a couple trailers to discuss, from Army of Thieves to the all-elite Ghostbusters Afterlife.

So give it a listen and hit that subscribe.

Nerds United Episode 239: Revealing MOTU Revelation [ 31:02 | 42.57 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (45)

On this special episode of Nerds United, Greg and Mike give plenty of SPOILERS as well as our thoughts on the first half of Kevin Smith’s Masters of the Universe: Revelations, available now on Netflix.

Nerds United Episode 238: Loki + FCBD [ 44:55 | 61.62 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (44)

This week on Nerds United, a recap of Loki on Disney+, as well as, and perhaps more importantly, the upcoming Free Comic Book Day (August 14). And surprisingly, Space Jam: A new Legacy

Nerds United Episode 237: We Review Black Widow [ 37:37 | 51.6 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (53)

This week on an all-new Nerds United, it’s our official review of Black Widow. We’re definitely not late on this review. Nope.

Not. At. All.

Nerds United Episode 236: The Tomorrow War Plus Greg Read Stuff [ 62.19 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (69)

This week on Nerds United, Mike and Greg are back at it having watched The Tomorrow War over the holiday weekend.

Plus, Greg finally finished a graphic novel he bought a couple months ago and said he’d finish “pretty quickly.” And there’s BRZRKR #2.

There’s more as well. But I can’t remember it all, as I’ve slept since then.

Nerds United Episode 235: Task Force X, Shang Chi, and Loki [ 67.46 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (120)

This week on Nerds United, more nerdy topics as Greg and Mike discuss the newest trailers for Shang Chi and The Suicide Squad. Plus, there’s talk after the third episode of Loki.

We also get into Batman and if he has a driver’s license or if Alfred just drives him around everywhere.

Nerds United Episode 234: Sweet Tooth Will Give You Cavities [ 1:15:41 | 103.79 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (123)

This week on a new Nerds United, Greg and Mike talk about the newest DC/Vertigo sensation on Netflix, “Sweet Tooth.” But also, the second season trailer of Star Girl (complete with Green Lantern!), and we go in out way back machines to talk about the cult classib 1984 DUNE.

Nerds United Episode 233: Top Five Movie Songs That Make Us Want to Watch their Films [ 1:05:00 | 95.65 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (166)

I ADMIT! I never found a good way to phrase the topic. But we bring it to you nonetheless. And since it’s about three days late, this is all the write-up you get.

Enjoy.

Nerds United Episode 232: News and a Top 5 [ 1:06:14 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (175)

This week on Nerds United (NOT the Five Heart Podcast), Mike and Greg do another quick recap of Army of the Dead as well as a quick rundown of some news that hit the wire.

Then the guys give their top five lists (those are still a thing) of animated children’s/family movies. And once again, the YouTube M8s come through with some sweet sweet extras.

Enjoy the show and please subscribe.

Nerds United Episode 231: More Dwayne Johnson Than Expected [ 48.21 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (183)

This week on Nerds United, we have a shorter episode for you, and it is accidentally heavily featuring a certain statuesque cut of granite.

Nerds United Episode 230: Jupiter's Legacy, Dave Bautista, and More [ 117.16 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (229)

This week on the podcast, Mike and Greg discuss Mark Millar’s first venture into Netflix, or maybe we should word that “Netflix’ first venture into Millarworld” with Jupiter’s Legacy.

We discuss the binge versus weekly release, how this show’s release differs from The Boys, Invincible, The Mandalorian, WandaVision, and Captain America and the Winter Soldier, and how the prolonged exposure of weekly episode releases affects the longevity of the news cycle for the shows.

Also, Dave Bautista pitched a Gears of War movie to Warner Bros, so Greg tells Mike what Gears of War is.

Also, more Ryan Reynolds than most podcasts this week, probably.

Nerds United Episode 229: Updates Around Pop Culture [ 51:20 | 70.42 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (218)

This week on Nerds United, it’s very much a news cycle show. We pull a few headlines, elaborate on some things, and get out of there in under and hour.

Which is good, since our YouTube show this week went almost 45 minutes.

Nerds United Episode 228: Invincible Season Finale [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (281)

This week on a new Nerds United, Mike and Greg hit a few news headlines and discuss the season finale of Invincible.

SPOILERS AHEAD!

Then Mike had a really cool idea for putting characters in climates or time periods they are not customarily assigned.

Lots of opportunities for feedback, so please leave some.

Nerds United Episode 227: Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Invincible, and More [ 83.14 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (252)

Well, we couldn’t get together last week, so we are back with an hour of podcast-y goodness. There are spoilers of Falcon and Winter Soldier, so use your best judgement, but also don’t complain if you don’t.

Invincible – we talk about that great show. As well as Greg nearing the end of Swamp Thing (free on the CW app).

I think that’s it. It’s hard to say – we recorded this episode two nights ago. Since then, a part of my house has been painted and furniture has been relocated, so who knows. The whole world is all topsy-turvy right now.

Nerds United Episode 226: Time Traveling with Mike and Greg [ 100.76 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (318)

This week’s show features discussion on dreams and sleep (or lackthereof). Also Easter treats.

But we’re really here to go back in time to tell filmmakers that some of their ideas are not going to be received terribly well.

Give it a listen and then tell us what we missed.

Nerds United Episode 225: Insert Title Here [ 1:11:22 | 97.88 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (390)

This week on a new Nerds United, Mike and Greg go over a number of topics, including shows and movies they watched recently. New releases for shows The Falcon and Winter Soldier and Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.

Also, a little movie called Godzilla vs Kong dropped on HBO Max this week, and both guys had a chance to watch it.

But the most surprising part of the show at all was Mike running down the titles he’s read in the past week, ending on Stephanie Phillips’ A Man Among Ye. That wasn’t the surprising part, but the really joyful aspect was the discussion that erupted when talking about Phillips’ success since she was a guest on the podcast in Fall of 2019. So check out the podcast and check out Phillips’ work across several publishers.

Nerds United Episode 224: Falcon and Winter Soldier are not INVINCIBLE [ 31:30 | 43.22 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (386)

new episode about The Mighty Ducks, Falcon and Winter Soldier, Invincible, all new this week.

Plus some various news and notes!

Nerds United Episode 223: Snyder Cut [ 47:39 | 65.37 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (409)

This week’s new episode of Nerds United is, as you would guess, all about that 4-hour movie that was released this week on HBO Max known as the Snyder Cut.

Nerds United Episode 222: Wandavision Finale plus...COMICS [ 49:01 | 67.24 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (398)

This week on Nerds United, Mike and Greg discuss the series finale of WandaVision, how it satisfied and how it left some people wanting more.

It all comes down to expectation (Greg speaking). If you just eat what they give you without jumping into various theories, I think you enjoy the show a lot more. But because various websites out there have to generate content to generate monetization, they just throw any spaghetti noodle at the wall to see what sticks, and then it’s Marvel’s fault when the fan theories don’t match the show they just watched.

Also – both of the guys read some comics and have some good suggestions, so visit your local comic book shop soon. Tell them we sent you.

Nerds United Episode 221: Comics and Trailers [ 71.58 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (405)

This week on Nerds United, Mike and Greg talk about what they’ve been reading, both the tippy-top of the mainstream and the self-publishers.

Then the duo discuss a series of trailers that dropped recently. And it would be made even more awesome if Greg had seen the trailers.

FULL DISCLOSURE…I did not give MODOK the justice it deserves.

Standard Podcast [ 1:01:46 | 84.72 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (448)

This week on the show, Mike and Greg give some discussion about books they have read in the last week. And Mike’s almost out of comics so we’re going to have to give him more.

Also, once again studios are releasing too many trailers for the same movie. It’s getting to the point where you can watch most of a movie from the trailers atvertising or it.

Nerds United Episode 219: Video Game Movies [ 1:03:38 | 87.28 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (470)

This week on Nerds United, Mike and Greg discuss some video game adaptations.

Nerds United Episode 218: Grimm, Watchmen, Skateman, and Wanda [ 1:01:33 | 84.42 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (432)

This week on Nerds United, we cover a rare Neal Adams “miss” from the 1980s. Also, Mike’s been reading Watchmen, so we discuss aspects of the book so far.

Greg got Mike watching a show called Grimm. It’s free to Amazon Prime subscribers and now we both recommend it. I’ve watched two episodes since I started doing post-production. I could have had the editing done in about ten minutes, but GRIMM!

And as you  might expect…we talk about WandaVision in a way that we try to avoid spoilers until the very end of the show when we TOTALLY spoil something. We provide a warning.

Nerds United Episode 217: Kaijus vs Two Idiots [ 47:50 | 65.62 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (458)

Well, the boys watched a movie this week, and decided to do a little talking about it. So if you like Godzilla, you’re probably not going to like us very much.

IT’S NOT OUR FAULT!

We’re just sort of ignorant to super heavyweight monster movies.

Nerds United Episode 216: Storylines We Want to See Adapted [ 90.53 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (478)

Hello and welcome to another Nerds United Podcast!

Mike and Greg discuss a lot on this show, like the episodes thus far of WandaVision. Also, Beau Bridges is NOT the father of Jeff Bridges. We got to the bottom of that mystery in real time.

The big topic of conversation is Mike’s idea:

Comic book storylines we want to see adapted.

Marvel and DC are discussed. But we don’t list them all, so which stories do you want to see make an appearance in another medium?

Nerds United Episode 215: Multiversity and the Miyagi-Verse [ 88.06 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (531)

This week on Nerds United, Mike and Greg talk about the Prez, a 21-year-old who was the FIRST TEENAGE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES! It’s regrettable, to say the least.

Then Mike takes us into the Multiversity, which for all we know is a university on the DC Multiverse. Are you familiar with Captain Carrot?

Finally, we go to the Valley for a spoiler-filled conversation about Cobra Kai. The good, the tolerable, and how long can they pull this taffy?

Nerds United Episode 214: Talking Fan-Favorite Stories [ 89.28 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (462)

This week on Nerds United, Greg and Mike go back to our roots and the roots of the movies and television shows we love so much…

Comic Books!

Two favorite Batman stories and a newer Green Lantern origin story that is well worth the read!

Reading is fun. I should do more of it.

Nerds United Episode 213: WW84 Review and SPOILERS! [ 98.44 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (558)

It’s right there in the title. I don’t want to hear any chirping.

We watched a lot of shows and movies over the last two weeks, but the one that took the cake, the one with the greatest anticipation, was Wonder Woman 84.

Greg also watched Soul and Steel, a few shows. But really…this one’s all about WW84.

Nerds United Episode 212: Mandalorian Spoilers (but that's not all) [ 80.82 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (518)

It’s a little bit of old age and gray hair, a trip down Regrettable Superhero Lane, and then…

MANDALORIAN SPOILERS!

If you aren’t caught up on Mandalorian, we make it very VERY clear when the Mando talk begins with a plethora of spoiler warnings. So feel free to listen up to that point.

Nerds United Episode 211: Tons of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars News [ 1:21:02 | 111.15 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (515)

This week on Nerds United, we are just over 24 hours removed from a pretty significant news dump from Disney, which includes a ton of Marvel and Disney shows and movies.

And we learn about Fatman the Human Flying Saucer.

Nerds United Episode 210: HBO to the MAX! [ 57:08 | 78.36 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (540)

This week on Nerds United, Greg and Mike discuss all the happenings over at HBO Max. Every movie Warner Brothers is set to release in theaters in 2021 will spend a month on the streaming service as well as being in theaters.

The Snyder Cut will be out in “a few months.”

Could Jack Black ever replace Chris Pratt? How is that even a thing?

And Oscar Isaac continues to find work.

Nerds United Episode 209: All the DC News That's Fit to Print [ 96.46 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (591)

Snyder Cut, Wonder Woman 84, Batman Statue, Black Lightning.

And somehow, Deadpool makes his way into the conversation.

Nerds United Episode 208: Author Adam Testa [ 71.2 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (616)

This special episode of Nerds United gets us back to our roots – talking with creators.

Adam Testa has released his first novel (we learn in the show that he’s working on more). Adam has ties to Southern Illinois and we have some common friends, like Kevin and Chad, familiar voices here on the Jittery Monkey Podcast Network.

Adam’s debut novel, To Live and Die at Shadow Ridge, is an adult thriller that draws inspiration from Dan Brown’s work, as Adam names Brown as his favorite author (along with R.L. Stine).

Get the book right now. And leave a review on Amazon so more people can find it.

Nerds United Episode 207: Movie and Series Updates [ 70.82 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (556)

This week on Nerds United, we’re here to update you and give our thoughts on various updates from Hollywood, like Wonder Woman 1984 and Constantine, the Snyder Cut, Umbrella Academy, and WandaVision.

Plus learn about Speed Centaur.

Nerds United Episode 206: Haircuts can be Long and Expensive [ 1:02:49 | 86.16 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (584)

In this episode, Mike got a haircut. Mike’s son got a haircut. And it cost a FORTURE! Meanwhile, Greg needs a haircut.

Also, Mike’s still reading, and this time went back to Justice League of America: The Tornado’s Path, written by Brad Meltzer and Ed Benes.

Also, there’s some good Lovecraft Country discussion now that the (first?) season has ended. That is one messed up show that is totally worth watching!

Also apparently we had some sound issues at times. I hope it’s not too bad for you the listener.

Nerds United Episode 205: Preparing for Halloween, Among Other Things [ 54:51 | 75.24 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (590)

This week on Nerds United, we have some Halloween prep work to do. But around the candy talk, we discuss comic books, movies, tv, and more.

Well let’s get into it. We recorded this before either o us saw the second season premiere of The Mandalorian. So there’s nothing on that.

But if you like Moon Knight, you’ll get some Moon Knight talk, from a lead actor to a hired director.

Shang Chi wrapped filming in Australia, proving that work can get done if you have the means to WORK IN AUSTRALIA!

And then there’s Fatman. It’s just…well it’s Santa Claus who’s unable to be Santa Claus.

Enjoy. And be kind.

Nerds United Episode 204: Multiple Justice League Topics [ 42:07 | 57.76 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (623)

This week on Nerds United, Greg and Mike discuss an early wrestler-turned-hero by the name of Nightmare and his teen sidekick Sleepy.

There’s a trip to Mike’s Reading Room, where we have a discussion about Brad Meltzer’s run on Justice League of America, from The Lightning Sage to Identity Crisis. Mike’s moved away from Marvel/DC for the moment and will give us an update on what he’s reading again next week.

Then we get into the news, from kid shows like Chip n Dale’s Rescue Rangers and Power Rangers to Joker and Deathstroke coming into the Snyder Cut of the Justice League.