Nerds United 400: The Retirement [ 1:34:09 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (268)

Nerds United’s first episode was released on June 10, 2013. It featured Van Jensen and told his story from small-town Nebraska the Green Lantern Corps title for DC Comics. Check it out here: https://jitterymonkey.com/nu1/

The show has had several iterations and featured so many talented people. But at some point, the conversation shifted. It took five years for the show to get to its 100th episode. Mike had his first appearance in May of 2018 in episode 95 to discuss Avengers: Infinity War.

Mike would stay on, under the moniker of “Co-Host of the Year.” And with a reliable co-host, the content would amplify. If it took five years to get to the 100-episode milestone, it would take only six more years for the other 300.

But the time has come to say goodbye.

On this final episode, we will get current on any recent comic book acquisitions, and strongly urge you to support your local brick and mortar comic book shop.

We will get caught up on anything we’ve seen recently. And let’s face it – there’s so much to see.

We will share memories. We will laugh. We will drink.

We will say goodbye.

Until then, and after this episode, always remember to Be Kind.

Nerds United 398: Mike and Greg Prepare for What's Next [ 1:28:51 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (146)

This week on Nerds United…Greg and Mike get caught up on a month’s worth of information!

What? No, we wouldn’t do that to you. We’d be here for hours. And neither of us have the energy for that.

But we will catch you up on some happenings, like Greg going to see Captain America: Brave New World, the released He-Man tease showing the Sword of Power, two trips to the comic shop, and Cobra Kai.

Also, did Greg make a deal with Mike to convince the Co-Host of the Year to watch Venom: The Last Dance? And if he did, what was the price he had to pay?

What’s Mike been up to in the last month and what does the future hold for Nerds United?

Nerds United 397: The Surprise Movie Marathon Topic [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (136)

This week on Nerds United, if we’re being completely honest, it’s likely to be a shorter episode. We’ll cover some news and notes and have a good time. Then Greg has a wicked fun movie marathon topic for Mike for tonight’s main event. See? Short description, likely short show. Check ya later!

Nerds United 394: Between the Holidays, Ready for 2025! [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (197)

Good evening, Nerdy Nimrods! Tonight, Nerds United with Greg and Mike is back LIVE in front of a studio audience (you know who you are, and apparently we were missed Friday night).

With a new year upon us, what comic book adaptations are coming to a big or small screen and how excited are the guys for suck shows like Peacemaker, Marvel Zombies, and a host of others?

Did the guys get in any nerdy content over the holidays or were they inundated with Christmas classics?

In Mike’s break in school, did he have a chance to read anything? Did Greg FINALLY finish Injustice Vol. 2?

We’ll recap holiday happenings and the joy and awe on the faces of children.

We’ll look ahead to an exciting 2025 that already has a lot of moving parts in the works.

As always…be kind.

Nerds United 393: Our Annual Very Special Christmas Special! [ 1:14:06 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (133)

This week on Nerds United, Greg and Mike will once again celebrate with their Very Special Christmas Special.

Sharing Christmas memories as well as the usual fun content. Did you see the Superman trailer? The guys will break it down!

What did the guys watch this week? Did they buy or read anything new?

And what are the Christmas movies that are MUST WATCH each and every year?

As always…Be Kind

Nerds United 392: Counting Down to Christmas and Other Winter Activities [ 1:22:56 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (128)

This week on Nerds United, we’re going to check in on the Co-Host of the Year and see just how good he is.

Mike’s pretty much in the driver’s seat tonight because Greg didn’t accomplish much this past week. We’re going to learn about the concert Mike went to. We’re going to hear about some Christmas light displays that Mike enjoyed this past week.

We’ll talk about some Christmas movies and maybe even some stuff like comic books, movies, and tv.

Nerds United 391: Cobra Kai, More Comics, and Mike's Birthday Celebration [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (155)

This week on Nerds United, there will be more discussion about Cobra Kai since Greg had a chance to finally watch it.

It’s Mike’s birthday today and the big studios felt that it was time to give Mike some solid gifts. First this week, Mike (and the world) received Star Wars Skeleton Crew. Then on Friday, Warner Bros., via DC and the MAX streaming app, gave us (and Mike too) the first two episodes of Creature Commandoes.

We celebrate Mike, and discuss some of our favorite Greg and Mike moments, like Mike’s first appearance on the show.

And Mike chose tonight’s pick ’em, so we are doing comic book covers.

Nerds United 390: Back to Our Comic Book Basics [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (199)

This week on Nerds United, Mike and Greg are returning to the early stages of both the podcast and their nerdy fandom with an episode that is focusing on the original medium for the characters we love so much.

COMIC BOOKS!

Any new reads or acquisitions, some news from inside comics AND their big or small screen adaptations, and we’ll cap it off with a conversation about our favorite comics.

As always…be kind.

Nerds United: Cobra Kai and Some Kickin' 90s Cartoons [ 55:37 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (139)

This week, it’s more nostalgia as the second volume of the last season of Cobra Kai was released last week. Mike will tell us what he thought about it, as as usual Greg hasn’t seen it yet.

Mike has trivia for Greg and Greg doesn’t know what to expect.

And while last week we covered 1980s cartoons, this week we jettison into the 1990s. What are some of your favorite cartoons from the 90s? Do you think they’ll make the list?

As always…be kind.

Nerds United Celebrates 80s Cartoons! [ 58:58 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (197)

This week on Nerds United, Mike and Greg stay on track by talking about comics, like new acquisitions and what we’ve read in the past week.

Deadpool & Wolverine hit Disney+ this week. Did you give it a rewatch?

And what’s been going on in your life?

But the emphasis on this week’s show will be nostalgia. Cartoons from the 1980s. How does that work? They had to air at some point in the 80s. We’ll spend a fair amount of time on that arena.

As always…be kind.

Nerds United: Getting Back on Track, Us and Marvel [ 1:18:10 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (186)

This week on Nerds United, Greg and Mike are back after a week off. What has transpired in the last couple of weeks? Have the guys read anything good in the last couple weeks? Have they seen anything worth sharing?

Agatha All Along ended, as did Only Murders in the Building. What other shows should the guys be watching?

Squid Game Season 2 drops at the end of the year. Marvel gave us their streaming release schedule for next year and we have a trailer for Daredevil: Born Again. And we’re going to get more of Dwayne Johnson’s Jumanji world.

Nerds United: It's Halloween Season...Let's Get Freaky! [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (165)

This week on the show, we’re talking about any acquisitions or anything we’ve read in the past week. We’ll give an Agatha All Along update.

Old Man Logan was a beloved out-of-canon comic arc that told a great futuristic story. Now Marvel is giving another character the grizzled veteran treatment.

Harold and the Purple Crayon reportedly got turned down to be picked up by a notable streaming service. But it’s headed to a streaming service near you anyway.

The Spider Noir project is filming and I’ll be honest, I’m giddy with excitement after some of the behind-the-scenes stills.

And since it’s the show before Halloween, we’ll talk about some favorite costumes.

As always…be kind.

Nerds United 385: More Voltron News and the Joker Flop [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (157)

This week on Nerds United, the guys are back in the seats after a week off. So Greg is delighted to hear about Mike going to a concert last week.

In the week away, the news really piled up. It is official that Max’s DC show Lanterns has cast its Hal Jordan and its John Stewart. Two characters. Four first names. What a time to be alive.

Also making casting news is DC alum Henry Cavill joining the Voltron project for Prime MGM Studios. This project is getting more and more interesting.

Marvel is working on a video game that takes place within the MCU. It could be anything! It could be nothing at all related to the films. The possibilities are endless.

And in news that both breaks our hearts and doesn’t shock us at all, Joker 2 (too lazy to get the subheading right) was a gigantic flop. I mean…beached whale flop. What were you thinking, Todd Phillips? Joker 2 will be available to stream before the end of the month.

As always, be kind.

See you next time!

Nerds United 384: Upcoming Video Game Adaptations [ 1:02:26 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (154)

This week on Nerds United, the guys will discuss the upcoming slate of video game adaptations to the big and small screen alike. How will these projects fair? Will they soar like Sonic or Super Mario Bros? Or will their outcome be more like Borderlands or Assassin’s Creed?

Also, in a much anticipated discussion, the guys will be blindly given random titles and will have to create a post-credits scene they would have liked to see for the movie.

We hope you’ll join us live tonight at 9pm Central for a fun discussion that will also include Agatha All Along and the backburner shows like House of Dragons and Rings of Power.

As always…be kind.

Nerds United 383: DC Casting News, Batman Shines Again, Picking Cinematic Team Ups [ 1:05:48 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (152)

This week on Nerds United, Greg and Mike discuss some news and notes of the week, largely revolving around DC casting reports.

While it appears the MAX series Green Lanterns has found its Hal Jordan, late week reports indicate the decision for John Stewart is down to two actors.

And the great Alan Tudyk will appear in the Superman movie when it flies into theaters in 2025. Or will he? While reports are that the actor was cast in the movie, filming has wrapped, leading one expert on this show to believe that Tudyk’s casting will be more of a voice role.

And the Dark Knight has received another honor, being the first comic book character to have a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And how exactly does a fictional character celebrate this illustrious honor? We’ll discuss.

And the headlining segment of the show is a Greg v Mike draft where the guys select various big-screen heroes and leave it to the viewers/listeners to vote on who as the better squad.

As always…be kind.

Nerds United 382: Transformers One, Agatha, Heels, and Winging It [ 58:21 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (139)

This week on Nerds United, Greg and Mike discuss the newest Transformers movie to his theaters, as Greg took his oldest to the movies on Saturday to catch Transformers One.

Meanwhile, Disney+ dropped the first two episodes of Agatha All Along this weekend. Mike watched at least one of those episodes and will fill us in on what it is all about.

When Starz cancelled Heels after two seasons, the show entered a stage of limbo. While a third season remains uncertain, Netflix did acquire the two available seasons and those are now available for streaming on the service. Greg is into the second season and is not only enjoying the various individuals who make up the show but the show itself is really stand out.

So somehow we will parlay these topics into about a 45-0 minute episode as usual.

As always…be kind.

Nerds United 381: Greg's Roadtrip to Lincoln - and More [ 1:12:44 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (166)

Greg and Mike are back after a week off as Greg went up to Nebraska for a football game last weekend. Hear all about his trip, see the sights, hear the sounds.

But back in Nerd World, Greg made it to a comic shop this weekend. What did he get? What is he dropping? And what are we going to do about Absolute Batman?

The final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance dropped this week. Does it tease a Spider-Man moment? What sort of coup would Sony have had to pull to orchestrate that?

Todd McFarlane and Image Comics welcomed David Dastmalchian into the comic book club as the Marvel and DC actor has a project out later this month called Knights vs Samurai.

And Greg’s feeling a little nostalgic for some ridiculous toys that he had as a child, you know, the types you can only overpay for on eBay. So there’s touch of retro tonight in lieu of our pick ’em conversation.

But we can’t wait to see you, or for you to find us.

Be kind.

Nerds United 380: Ted Lasso, Scrubs, Invincible, and Ice Cream [ 54:14 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (170)

What a way to beat the heat than having two people you only know through the internet talking about ice cream. Mind you, not even eating ice cream, just talking about ice cream.

Also, Ted Lasso may be be coming back for a fourth season, but likely without one of the key players. Everyone wants a Scrubs return, but Zach Braff explains the obstacles in the way.

Robert Kirkman has an update on the live-action Invincible movie and there’s a trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

All that plus ice cream sundaes, because that’s why we’ll never be skinny.

Nerds United 377: More Deadpool & Wolverine Discourse and the Upcoming Marvel/DC Draft [ 1:03:39 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (154)

This week on Nerds United, Greg and Mike will do what podcasters everywhere have been doing for two weeks…continue to ride the Deadpool and Wolverine coattails.

There is a growing fervor for some of those cameo characters to receive full blown movies. Could we see Blade or Gambit again, and do we even want to?

DC Studios is busy, with projects that are already available (Batman: The Caped Crusader on Prime Video), are coming soon (The Penguin on Max), and are deeply rumored to maybe be possible down the road (freakin’ Deadman)!

DC Comics is also reinventing some of their biggest characters, as core members of the Justice League will get the Absolute treatment. But while it looked like it may be a reboot of the universe, it now appears that it will be more along the lines of multiverse exploration.

Lastly, with a slew of DC and Marvel projects coming down the pipe, Mike had the great idea of drafting movies and TV shows to see who would put together the better lineup.

Enjoy, and as always, be kind.

Nerds United 376: San Diego Comic Con Fallout, Streaming Shows, and Breakfast! [ 1:14:31 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (151)

This week on Nerds United, we will continue to discuss some of the aftermath of the 2024 San Diego Comic Con, as the biggest bombshell happened about 24 hours after our last show.

Robert Downey Jr is coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will return as Doctor Doom (or at least one version, I’m sorry – variant) of such, and the Russo Brothers are back as well.

Giancarlo Esposito will play the King of the Serpent Society in Captain America: Brave New World.

We got a little taste of Fantastic Four: First Steps as well as Thunderbolts*.

A couple new Star Trek projects are growing closer to being ready for public consumption.

The guys are going to blind-rank some streaming shows and then discuss mouth-watering, delicious, breakfast foods!

Nerds United 375: SDCC Coverage, Side Dishes, & a Little Bit of Deadpool [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (169)

This week on Nerds United, Greg and Mike reconvene after a week off and there’s quite a bit to get caught up on.

With the San Diego Comic Con going on, we were treated to several trailers for upcoming projects. We’ll discuss some of what has come out of SDCC so far.

Also – with Greg on vacation last week, it’s time to get caught up on The Acolyte, The Boys, and other shows or movies we watched in the time off. Furthermore, maybe there are a few extra things that got watched in the interim.

And that brings us to the big man in red…Deadpool. Deadpool and Wolverine hit theaters this week to what has to have been a rock solid start to the box office.

And as long as there’s time, we’ll look at some yummy side dishes.

As always…be kind.

Nerds United 374: Going on Vacation to a Fictional Destination [ 1:23:14 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (179)

This week on Nerds United, the guys are making up for no show last week and no show next week.

Greg finally got around to reading some stuff and is all caught up with The Acolyte and The Boys. We also have trailers to discuss, with more horror-leaning projects like the new Hellboy and Agatha All Along to the first look at Captain America Brave New World.

There’s even a trailer for a Gladiator sequel 24 years after the original.

The guys will also blind-rank characters they hope have cameos in Deadpool and Wolverine. And the final segment of the show will be the guys choosing vacation destinations from fictional locations.

Nerds United 373 - Dream Vacation Destinations [ 1:01:20 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (177)

This week on Nerds United, Greg and Mike discuss and comic book acquisition and reading that has taken place in the last two weeks.

Also, getting or staying caught up on shows like The Acolyte and The Boys while the entirety of The Bear just dropped on Hulu.

A Green Lantern series is coming and we can’t contain our excitement.

And while there’s been more news probably, Greg’s had his hands full this week so we’re going to jump right to the main event where we are picking from some pretty choice vacation destinations.

Nerds United 372: A Summer Full of The Boys, Arcane, and Vacation Movies [ 1:09:11 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (211)

This week on Nerds United, the distinguished gentlemen discuss the trailer that dropped for the second and final season of Arcane and the first three episodes of The Boys (available now on Prime Video). Dwayne Johnson is taking his talents from Warner/Discovery to Disney, inking a first-look deal for his production company.

For the first time in history, adults are the prime consumers of toys. Why? Are we regressing? Are we refusing to grow up? And at a time with high inflation and the economy in the crapper, who can afford toys?

Lastly, we’ll spend some time talking about movies that have to do with summer or vacations.

Nerds United 371: The Acolyte's Debut and Grilled Foods [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (189)

The wildly popular Nerds United podcast is back as Greg and Mike cover a variety of topics, including discussions on upcoming and popular shows like “The Acolyte,” “Sweet Tooth,” and “Venom 3.”

We will also take a look at grilled foods, creating two stellar-ish menus from random foods they’ve compiled.

For more details and to listen to the full episode, you can visit their official page on the Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network​ (Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network)​.

Nerds United 370: Trailers for Movies and Shows, Plus Retro Video Games [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (192)

The Nerds United podcast recently discussed a variety of interesting topics, including “The Acolyte,” “Beetlejuice,” and retro video games.

Hosted by Greg and Mike, the show often explores a broad range of nerd culture, from movies and TV shows to video games and comics (www.jitterymonkey.com).

In their discussions, they delve into “The Acolyte,” a highly anticipated Star Wars series set to explore the darker side of the Force. They also talk about the “Beetlejuice” sequel, which is set to bring back Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder, and features new cast members like Jenna Ortega​​.

Additionally, they share their enthusiasm for retro video games, reminiscing about classic titles and the impact these games had on the gaming industry and their personal experiences.

The podcast often features segments where they discuss recent comic book acquisitions and blind rank various topics, bringing a fun and interactive element to their episodes​.

You can check out more episodes and listen to their in-depth discussions on the Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network.

Nerds Untied 369: Eleven Years of the Jittery Monkey Network and Nerds United [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (197)

This week, Greg and Mike will spend a little time reflecting on eleven years of the Jittery Monkey Podcast Network, including mentioning some of the shows that aired throughout the life of the network.

In the last week, did the guys acquire any new comic books? Did they watch anything of note?

Deadpool & Wolverine tickets went on sale this week. One of the guys got tickets. The other one is Greg. Also, a giant of a man has joined the cast for the third season of Reacher. He’s literally called the Dutch Giant. Reacher’s going to have his hands full.

And Zachary Levy is starring in an imagination-filled move that hits theaters this August. It’s the second movie emphasizing the imagination to be in theaters this summer.

And we had to call an audible on our retro video games portion of the evening and will briefly discuss 90s bands instead.

Nerds United 368: Swords and Daggers, Spiders and Superman. Plus Candy Bars! [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (214)

Mike and Greg are back after a couple weeks off. That means they have a lot of catching up to do.

From the comics they acquired going all the way back to Free Comic Book Day – did they have a chance to read any? How about shows and movies? I mean, it’s been three weeks – the chances of them watching something seems pretty high.

We got our first glimpse of the new Superman. We have trailers for the second seasons of House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. And He-Man is finally coming back to the silver screen in 2026.

And we’ll cap the show with a conversation about candy bars.

As always…be kind.

Nerds United 367: Wrestlers Redux and that Deadpool Trailer [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (247)

Well, unless you want to scratch your head at Greg being a dumbass, go ahead and jump to about the 13-minute mark.

This week on Nerds United, Greg and Mike will once again attempt to determine which wrestlers to “save” in our ongoing series. What started with movies from the 1980s has carried us through the decades in both film, television, breakfast cereals, and now professional wrestlers.

Also, if you’re unaware, there’s a little movie coming out this summer called Deadpool & Wolverine. Marvel and Ryan Reynolds dropped a new trailer this week that shows a lot of familiar faces and gives us a glimpse into the movie, including our best look yet at Wolverine in action.

We’ll see what Mike’s been up in in the last two weeks and check in on what the guys have read or watched in the off-days.

Nerds United 366: Joker Origins, Keanu, Wrexham AFC [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (203)

This week on Nerds United LIVE, Greg and Mike will talk about DC Comics’ recent decision to ascribe an origin story to one of their most prolific characters, the Joker.

Also, Keanu Reeves is cast in a family favorite franchise. How will the John Wick star integrate into Sonic the Hedgehog story?

WREXHAM! WREXHAM! Welcome to Wrexham, the Emmy Award-winning series about Wrexham AFC returns May 2. And with the club’s recent promotion to League One, excitement continues to build around the Welsh football club.

No Mike. He was unavailable. So we’re punting the wrestling topic to next week.

Nerds United 365: Fast Food Selections, X-Men, and a Sing-Song Joker [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (241)

This week on Nerds United LIVE, Greg and Mike discuss some of the week’s headlines.

One of the bigger headlines of the week was the release of the Joker 2 trailer. As Joaquin Phoenix dons the makeup once again, he’s joined by Lady Gaga who will portray Harley Quinn. One of your beloved hosts made it through the trailer. The other gave up. But why?

Find out X-Men ’97 is a wild success on Disney+ and perhaps it is re-energizing the X-Men brand. he guys discuss the announcement of three X-titles set for release this summer, one of which is being written by a past guest on this very show.

Very excited to finally be able to say… IM WRITING PHOENIX! A new ongoing coming this July from myself and @alessandromirac. Huge thanks to @annalisebissa for allowing us to take Jean on this cosmic journey. And Yasmine Putri on covers. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/OA5BBfiQUV

— Stephanie Phillips (@Steph_Smash) April 10, 2024

What have the guys been watching or reading? Get the latest in capes, cowls, and more from two guys who enjoy sharing their love of all things nerdy.

And last but not least, the most unfortunate timing for a headlining topic as the duo discusses which fast food restaurants to save. Why is today possibly the worst day for this category to pop up in the ongoing series? Because Greg went to the doctor…and the results are just so-so.