EPISODE SUMMARY This week the nerd squad deep-dives into the biggest pop-culture shakeups of the moment! From Doom vs. Cap rumors that have us questioning Pepper Potts’ insurance policy, to Netflix trying to buy Warner Bros. like it’s a Black Friday doorbuster, the crew breaks it ALL down with peak nerd rage and questionable math jokes. We climb the Watchtower, argue about realistic Batman villains (spoiler: Calendar Man only takes one day off—6/7), and debate whether Netflix owning Hogwarts means we’re getting Squid Games of Fire. Plus, Jahmez 5000 threatens the integrity of theater chains everywhere, Yung Phil summons Superior Iron Man energy, and Fray keeps us all grounded with logic… which we promptly ignore. ⸻ TIMESTAMPS & TOPICS 00:00 – 03:00 • Cold open chaos & sponsors that keep us caffeinated and alive 03:01 – 06:30 • Straight From J Jonah – Doom vs. Cap?? Superior Iron Man?? – MCU multiverse spiraling out of control (again) 06:30 – 12:00 • Headlines – Disney+ says “We’re totally grown-ups now!” – True crime, UK dramas, & Mormon Wives (Jahmez’s new guilty pleasure) 12:01 – 32:00 • Watching the Watchtower – Batman villains that actually make sense in a grounded universe – Calendar Man’s one sabbath day: 6/7 – Professor Pyg = terrifying plastic surgeon – Maxie Zeus = that one gym bro who definitely thinks he’s a god 32:01 – 01:31:00 • The Trend Up – Netflix’s $77B attempt to collect Warner Bros. like Infinity Stones – Paramount/Skydance fires back with a hostile “NUH-UH, OUR TOY” offer – Theaters panic – Will Netflix create theatrical releases or just beam movies directly into our retinas? – Is this a monopoly or the world’s nerdiest custody battle? 01:31:01 – End • Giveaways, merch, chaos, and Bruce being told to go to bed ⸻ KEY TAKEAWAYS • Doom vs. Cap rumors hint at Superior Iron Man–style multiverse mayhem • Disney+ really wants you to know it’s not just for kids (but we already knew… Deadpool exists) • Netflix buying WB could reshape streaming, theaters, and our entire nerd economy • Calendar Man’s worst day? 6/7 • Professor Pyg remains nightmare fuel no matter the universe • The Paramount–Netflix bidding war = two billionaires fighting over who gets custody of Batman • Jahmez 5000 has seen “K-Pop Demon Hunters” more than anyone on Earth • We’re almost at multiple giveaway milestones… SUBSCRIBE! ⸻ BEST QUOTES • “Calendar Man… guess what day he doesn’t kill people? 6/7.” • “Victor von Stark? Tony von Doom? Pepper is not ready for this.” • “Disney+, thanks for telling us you’re grown-ups now. We’ve met Deadpool.” • “Maxie Zeus is just a strong gym dude who thinks he’s a god. So… every gym dude.” • “Netflix buying Warner Bros.? Monopoly screams louder than Banshee on karaoke night.” ⸻ CALL TO ACTION Subscribe, leave a ★★★★★ review, and share the episode using #DistanceNERDing! We read your comments, DMs, and questions on-air—so send us your hottest takes, nerdiest debates, and wildest conspiracy theories. ⸻ LINKS & RESOURCES 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy – Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network – GFpods.com ⸻ FOLLOW US Facebook • Instagram • Threads • TikTok • YouTube • Discord • X • Bluesky @All platforms: DistanceNERDing ⸻ LISTENER QUESTIONS Want your question featured on the show? Drop it in our DMs or email us! Tell us what YOU’RE nerding out on this week. ⸻ APPLE PODCAST TAGS nerd culture, pop culture podcast, MCU news, DC Comics, streaming wars, comic con, geek news, movie reviews, TV reviews, fandom, video games, cosplay, comic books, marvel, disney plus, netflix, warner bros, doom vs cap, batman villains, entertainment news, streamer news, nerd comedy, Distance Nerding,
