Nerds Talking

Welcome to Nerd's Talking, the ultimate podcast for pop culture aficionados! Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey through the vast realms of movies, games, comic books, and all things nerdy. Our passionate hosts delve deep into the latest releases, timeless classics, and hidden gems, offering insightful discussions and thought-provoking analysis. But we're not just about pop culture! Our curiosity knows no bounds as we explore a wide range of topics. From current affairs to tech trends, from fascinating websites to captivating conspiracy theories, we leave no stone unturned.

  1. 18h ago

    The HOPE, THE AMATEUR & LANTERNS Episode 5! Is AI Taking Over Episode

    Another fun-filled episode of Nerds Talking! 🎙️🍿 The crew is back with another packed episode of entertainment news, movie reviews, DC drama, and a look at the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence! We kick things off with the latest entertainment news, bringing you the stories, headlines, and pop-culture happenings everyone is talking about. Then Lafayette takes the spotlight with his review of HOPE, the highly anticipated Korean sci-fi thriller from acclaimed director Na Hong-jin, the filmmaker behind The Wailing and The Chaser. The film stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Hoyeon, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, and more. Set in a remote Korean village, HOPE follows police officers and local residents who find themselves caught in a terrifying struggle after a mysterious creature appears in the mountains. What begins as a search for the unknown quickly turns into a fight for survival as fear, paranoia, and human conflict escalate into something much bigger. HOPE became a major Korean box-office success following its July 2026 release. Next up, Carlos reviews the 2025 action-thriller The Amateur starring Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Laurence Fishburne, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, and Danny Sapani. Rami Malek plays Charlie Heller, a brilliant but introverted CIA codebreaker whose life is shattered after his wife is killed in a terrorist attack. When the agency refuses to pursue those responsible, Charlie decides to take matters into his own hands—and uses his intelligence as his greatest weapon. And then it's time to head back to Rushville! The crew breaks down Episode 5 of HBO's Lanterns, "Lights Out." What exactly is going on in this strange little town?! The mystery surrounding the Manhunter reaches a major turning point as Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) find themselves caught in an explosive confrontation. With Zoe Macon (Poorna Jagannathan) finally exposed, the battle for Rushville takes a shocking turn, leaving Hal, John, and the future of the Green Lantern mission in a very different place. Finally, we turn our attention to AI with the Netflix documentary The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist. As artificial intelligence continues to become a bigger part of everyday life, the documentary explores how AI could affect humanity's future. And naturally, that leads to the big question: Is AI taking over… or is it just getting really good at doing our jobs—including the intro to this week's episode?! We'll talk about the possibilities, the concerns, the technology, and what AI could mean for the future—all while doing what Nerds Talking does best: having a good time while diving into the things we're all talking about. Movies. TV. AI. Superheroes. Sci-fi. Entertainment news. Plenty of laughs. Tune in for another episode packed with laughs, memories, movie reviews, pop-culture discussion, and plenty of nerdy insights as the crew brings humor and smiles to your day! Don't miss it! Subscribe, listen, and join the conversation! #NerdsTalking #NerdsTalkingPodcast #Podcast #MovieReview #MovieReviews #HOPE #HopeMovie #NaHongJin #TheAmateur #TheAmateurMovie #RamiMalek #Lanterns #LanternsHBO #GreenLantern #HalJordan #JohnStewart #DC #DCU #HBO #Netflix #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TheAIDoc #SciFi #EntertainmentNews #PopCulture #GeekCulture #NerdCulture #TVReviews #FilmReview #Movies #Superheroes

    The HOPE, THE AMATEUR & LANTERNS Episode 5! Is AI Taking Over Episode
  2. Sep 11

    The Raygun’s Olympic Disaster, The Runner & Mayday Movie Reviews, Dinosaurs vs. Humans?! Episode

    Another fun-filled episode of Nerds Talking! The boys are back with another packed episode featuring entertainment news, movie reviews, laughs, debates, and—of course—a conversation that completely goes off the rails! We kick things off with your weekly dose of the latest entertainment news, catching up on what's happening across Hollywood, streaming, movies, and pop culture. Then it's time to dive into Netflix's Untold: Breaking Badly, the documentary exploring the bizarre and unforgettable Olympic journey of Australian breakdancer Raygun (Rachael Gunn). We break down the controversy, the viral moments, the criticism, and the cultural phenomenon surrounding one of the most talked-about Olympic performances in recent memory. Next up, we head over to Amazon MGM for a review of The Runner, the action-thriller starring Gal Gadot. We take a look at the story, performances, action, and whether this latest streaming offering is worth adding to your watchlist. Starring: Gal Gadot and an ensemble cast. And we're not done yet! Our final movie review of the week takes us to Apple TV+ for Mayday, the latest film offering from Apple. We break down the story, cast, performances, pacing, and overall entertainment value to determine whether Mayday is a must-watch or one you can safely skip. Because this is Nerds Talking, you know we can't possibly end the show normally. The conversation takes a hard left turn when the boys tackle one of humanity's most important questions: Who came first… dinosaurs or humans? Seems simple enough, right? Well… not when we decide to consult the Bible for answers. What follows is a hilarious deep dive into what the Bible actually says, what it doesn't say, and whether we've somehow been interpreting the whole thing wrong this entire time. Dinosaurs, humans, creation, ancient history, and biblical interpretations collide in one of the most ridiculous—and entertaining—discussions we've had. It's the kind of conversation that starts with a legitimate question and ends somewhere nobody expected. So grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready for another unpredictable ride with the Nerds Talking crew! Entertainment NewsUntold: Breaking Badly – RaygunThe Runner – Gal GadotMayday – Apple TV+Dinosaurs vs. HumansThe Bible enters the conversationAnd, naturally, everything goes completely off the rails Tune in for laughs, memories, movie reviews, ridiculous debates, and plenty of nerdy insights as the crew brings humor and smiles to your day! Don't miss it! #NerdsTalking #Podcast #MovieReview #EntertainmentNews #Netflix #UntoldBreakingBadly #Raygun #RachaelGunn #TheRunner #GalGadot #AmazonMGM #Mayday #AppleTV #AppleTVPlus #MoviePodcast #PopCulture #FilmReview #NetflixDocumentary #StreamingMovies #Dinosaurs #Bible #DinosaursVsHumans #Hollywood #EntertainmentPodcast #ComedyPodcast

    The Raygun’s Olympic Disaster, The Runner & Mayday Movie Reviews, Dinosaurs vs. Humans?! Episode
  3. Sep 4

    The Coyote vs. Acme Review, Rotten Tomatoes, and Carlos Discovers What Students Were REALLY Saying Episode.

    Another fun-filled episode of Nerds Talking is here, and this time the boys are bringing you entertainment news, laughs, nostalgia, and one very unexpected language lesson! We kick things off with the latest entertainment news, before diving into our review of Coyote vs. Acme, the long-awaited Looney Tunes live-action/animation comedy starring Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, Tone Bell, P.J. Byrne, Martha Kelly, and Luis Guzmán, with legendary Looney Tunes voices including Eric Bauza. But here's the big question: Is Coyote vs. Acme REALLY as good as Rotten Tomatoes says it is, or is everyone just trolling Warner Bros. for shelving the movie before it eventually found a new home? With Rotten Tomatoes currently giving the movie a 96% Tomatometer score and a 95% audience score, the stakes are high! The Nerds have watched it, we've got opinions, and we're ready to tell you whether this Wile E. Coyote comeback is worth your time—or whether ACME should have left this one in the warehouse! And then things take a hilarious and VERY unexpected turn when Carlos discovers something about the students at his middle school. He always thought they were simply saying hello to him in their native tongue… but what if they weren't saying hello at all?! 😳 What Carlos thought he was hearing—and what they may have actually been saying—leads to one of those stories that only happens on Nerds Talking! So grab your headphones and join Lafayette, Carlos, and the crew for another hilarious episode packed with entertainment news, movie reviews, childhood memories, pop-culture nostalgia, unexpected revelations, and plenty of nerdy insight. Was Coyote vs. Acme worth saving? Is Rotten Tomatoes right? What were those students REALLY saying to Carlos? Tune in and find out! Don't miss another episode of Nerds Talking—where pop culture, comedy, movies, games, and absolutely ridiculous conversations collide! 🎙️ Listen, laugh, and nerd out with us!

    The Coyote vs. Acme Review, Rotten Tomatoes, and Carlos Discovers What Students Were REALLY Saying Episode.
  4. Aug 28

    The Gamescom 2026, Jason Statham’s Mutiny, Motor City & Sports Horror Stories Episode

    Get ready for another fun-filled episode of Nerds Talking, where movies, gaming, entertainment, laughs, and plenty of nerdy opinions collide! This week, Lafayette kicks things off with the latest and biggest entertainment news coming out of Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, including exciting gaming announcements, reveals, trailers, and all the happenings from one of the world's biggest video game events. From the games everyone's talking about to the surprises that caught our attention, we break down the biggest news and give you our take on what's worth getting excited about. Then it's time for your weekly dose of entertainment news, as the Nerds dive into the latest happenings across movies, television, streaming, gaming, and pop culture. Expect opinions, reactions, plenty of laughs, and probably a few hot takes along the way! For this week's movie reviews, we're taking on Jason Statham's latest action thriller, Mutiny. Statham stars as Cole Reed alongside Annabelle Wallis, Jason Wong, Roland Møller, Arnas Fedaravičius, Adrian Lester, and others. Is Mutiny another hard-hitting Statham action vehicle that delivers the goods, or does this one miss the target? The Nerds break down the action, story, performances, and everything that worked—or didn't. We also take a trip back to 1970s Detroit for Motor City, starring Alan Ritchson, Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster, Pablo Schreiber, Lionel Boyce, Ben McKenzie, and Amar Chadha-Patel. With revenge, crime, betrayal, and a whole lot of attitude, this action thriller gives the crew plenty to discuss. Did Motor City deliver the gritty revenge story we were hoping for? Tune in to hear the Nerds' verdict! And finally, we wrap things up with something a little closer to home: sports horror stories! The crew shares some of the worst, funniest, most painful, and downright ridiculous experiences they've encountered involving sports. Whether you're a die-hard fan, casual spectator, or someone who's ever had a game-day experience go horribly wrong, you're going to have something to relate to. It's another episode packed with gaming news, movie reviews, entertainment headlines, pop-culture discussions, sports stories, laughs, memories, and plenty of nerdy insights. So grab your headphones, settle in, and join Lafayette and the crew for another episode of Nerds Talking! Don't miss it! #NerdsTalking #Podcast #NerdCulture #PopCulture #Gamescom2026 #Gamescom #GamingNews #VideoGameNews #MovieReviews #Mutiny #JasonStatham #MotorCity #AlanRitchson #ShaileneWoodley #EntertainmentNews #MoviePodcast #GamingPodcast #GeekCulture #SportsStories #ComedyPodcast #Movies #TV #Streaming #PopCulturePodcast

    The Gamescom 2026, Jason Statham’s Mutiny, Motor City & Sports Horror Stories Episode
  5. Aug 21

    The D23 News, The End of Oak Street Review & The Great Dinosaur Feather Debate Episode

    Get ready for another fun-filled episode of Nerds Talking, where the crew brings you the latest in entertainment, plenty of laughs, and more nerdy debates than you can shake a dinosaur bone at! This week, Lafayette kicks things off with the latest entertainment news coming out of D23, breaking down some of the biggest announcements, surprises, and stories making waves in the world of movies, television, and pop culture. From major upcoming projects to the news everyone is talking about, the Nerds Talking crew has you covered. Then it's time for the weekly entertainment news roundup, where the gang dives into the latest headlines from Hollywood and beyond. Expect plenty of opinions, laughs, and the kind of pop-culture conversations you've come to expect from Nerds Talking. But the big discussion this week centers around The End of Oak Street, the new sci-fi adventure from writer/director David Robert Mitchell, with J.J. Abrams serving as a producer. The film stars Anne Hathaway as Denise Platt, Ewan McGregor as Greg Platt, Maisy Stella as Audrey Platt, Christian Convery as Brian Platt, Jordan Alexa Davis as Jeannette Christiansen, P.J. Byrne as Mel Jacobs, and Chris Coy. (End of Oak Street) The film follows the Platt family after a mysterious cosmic event transports their suburban neighborhood to an unknown—and extremely dangerous—place. Suddenly, survival means sticking together while facing a world unlike anything they've ever experienced. And yes... there are dinosaurs! (End of Oak Street) After reviewing The End of Oak Street, the conversation takes a wonderfully nerdy turn when the crew tackles one of the great prehistoric questions: Did dinosaurs actually have feathers? What started as a movie discussion quickly becomes a full-blown debate about paleontology, dinosaur evolution, scientific discoveries, and why the dinosaurs we grew up seeing in movies may not look anything like the dinosaurs that actually walked the Earth. It's another episode packed with movies, D23 news, pop culture, dinosaurs, laughs, memories, and plenty of nerdy insights. Whether you're a movie fanatic, a dinosaur enthusiast, a pop-culture junkie, or just looking for something fun to listen to, there's something here for you. Tune in, turn up the volume, and join the Nerds Talking crew for another entertaining ride! Don't miss it! The latest entertainment news from D23 Weekly Hollywood and entertainment headlines The End of Oak Street review Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella & Christian Convery David Robert Mitchell and J.J. Abrams' involvement Did dinosaurs have feathers? Dinosaur science vs. Hollywood dinosaurs Plenty of laughs, memories, debates, and nerdy insights #NerdsTalking #NerdsTalkingPodcast #D23 #D23News #EntertainmentNews #MovieNews #PopCulture #MovieReview #TheEndOfOakStreet #EndOfOakStreet #JJAbrams #DavidRobertMitchell #AnneHathaway #EwanMcGregor #MaisyStella #ChristianConvery #Dinosaurs #DinosaurFacts #FeatheredDinosaurs #Jurassic #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Hollywood #Movies #Podcast #MoviePodcast #PopCulturePodcast #NerdCulture #GeekCulture #EntertainmentPodcast

    The D23 News, The End of Oak Street Review & The Great Dinosaur Feather Debate Episode
  6. Aug 14

    The DC Cancellations, WNBA Controversy & Two Big Movie Reviews Episode

    Another fun-filled episode of Nerds Talking is here! Lafayette and Carlos are back with another jam-packed conversation covering the latest headlines in movies, television, sports, streaming, and all things nerdy. First up, the guys dive into the ever-changing world of DC Studios and James Gunn's new DC Universe. With several projects from the original DCU Chapter One slate being reworked, delayed, or pushed to the back burner, what does it mean for the future of the franchise? We discuss the latest developments surrounding projects including Waller and Paradise Lost, both of which have recently been deprioritized at HBO, while The Authority has also been scrapped and Booster Gold has undergone a major creative shake-up. Then it's time for your weekly entertainment news, where Lafayette and Carlos break down the biggest stories making waves across Hollywood and pop culture—with plenty of opinions, jokes, and the kind of nerdy commentary you've come to expect from Nerds Talking. The WNBA Has Entered the Chat! The WNBA is suddenly dealing with a very unusual controversy surrounding the definition of who is eligible to play in the league. Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have both announced plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, saying they identify as women and arguing that the league's current eligibility language leaves the door open for their participation. The WNBA has since pushed back, saying there are currently no immediate eligibility issues and condemning what it describes as bad-faith efforts to exploit the issue. Lafayette and Carlos discuss the controversy, the WNBA's current rules, and the questions this bizarre situation raises about professional sports, eligibility, identity, and where the league goes from here. Movie Reviews! The guys also sit down to review The Invite, the new comedy-drama starring Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. When Joe and Angela invite their mysterious upstairs neighbors over for dinner, what begins as an attempt to reconnect their marriage quickly turns into a night full of unexpected twists, awkward moments, and escalating tension. And then it's time to head to Netflix for a little sci-fi nightmare fuel with The Last House. Directed by Louis Leterrier, the film stars Greta Lee, Wagner Moura, Riley Chung, Emma Ho, Noah Alexander Sosnowski, and Gabriel Barbosa. The story follows a family mysteriously sealed inside their own home, forced to survive with dwindling resources while trying to understand the ominous force keeping them trapped. Did The Invite deliver the laughs and drama? Does The Last House live up to its intriguing sci-fi premise? Lafayette and Carlos give you their completely honest—and occasionally questionable—opinions! So grab your headphones, settle in, and join the Nerds Talking crew for another episode filled with laughs, memories, movie reviews, entertainment news, sports controversy, and plenty of nerdy insights. Tune in, turn it up, and don't miss it! #NerdsTalking #NerdsTalkingPodcast #Podcast #PopCulture #EntertainmentNews #MovieReviews #Netflix #TheLastHouse #TheInvite #JamesGunn #DCStudios #DCU #DCUniverse #SuperheroNews #WNBA #WNBA2027 #NBA #EnesKanterFreedom #RoyceWhite #SciFi #SciFiMovies #MoviePodcast #TVNews #GeekCulture #NerdCulture #GeekPodcast #Streaming #Hollywood #Movies #EntertainmentPodcast

    The DC Cancellations, WNBA Controversy & Two Big Movie Reviews Episode
  7. Jul 31

    The SDCC 2026 Highlights, 72 Hours Review, A Toxic Love Story, & Spider-Man: Brand New Day Episode

    Join Lafayette and Carlos as they bring you another week of laughs, geek culture, and honest reviews from the world of entertainment! This week, the guys break down the biggest announcements and reveals from San Diego Comic-Con 2026, covering the trailers, surprise announcements, Marvel and DC news, upcoming TV series, blockbuster movies, and everything else that had fans buzzing throughout the convention. Then it's time for reviews! Netflix's 72 HoursKevin Hart returns in the new comedy 72 Hours, directed by Tim Story. The film follows a struggling 40-year-old advertising executive who accidentally gets added to a younger group's bachelor-party group chat, leading to a chaotic weekend in Miami that could either save—or completely derail—his career. Starring Kevin Hart, Marcello Hernández, Teyana Taylor, Andy Garcia, Mason Gooding, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall, Mike Epps, Kevin Dunn, and Zach Cherry, we discuss whether this comedy delivers the laughs or falls flat. Netflix Documentary – A Toxic Love StoryNext, we review Netflix's gripping true-crime documentary A Toxic Love Story. The documentary explores a shocking California stalking case that began with a young woman's arrest over an elaborate revenge plot targeting her ex-boyfriend's new wife. As investigators dig deeper, the story becomes increasingly twisted, raising one unsettling question: Who is really the victim, and who is manipulating everyone else? Summer's Biggest Movie – Spider-Man: Brand New DayFinally, we swing into theaters to review one of the most anticipated movies of the summer, Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo, the latest MCU adventure follows Peter Parker as he embraces a fresh start in a world that no longer remembers who he is. Does Marvel's newest Spider-Man adventure live up to the hype? We share our spoiler-free thoughts on the action, performances, story, and where the future of Spider-Man may be headed. Whether you're a movie buff, comic book fan, gamer, or just looking for a good laugh during your day, we've got you covered. Grab your headphones and join us for another episode packed with humor, nostalgia, hot takes, and plenty of nerdy conversations! Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with your fellow nerds! #NerdsTalking #Podcast #SanDiegoComicCon #SDCC2026 #SpiderManBrandNewDay #Marvel #MCU #KevinHart #72Hours #Netflix #TrueCrime #AToxicLoveStory #MovieReview #EntertainmentNews #ComicCon #GeekCulture #Movies #TVShows #PopCulture #FilmPodcast #MarvelFans #NetflixReview

    The SDCC 2026 Highlights, 72 Hours Review, A Toxic Love Story, & Spider-Man: Brand New Day Episode
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Welcome to Nerd's Talking, the ultimate podcast for pop culture aficionados! Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey through the vast realms of movies, games, comic books, and all things nerdy. Our passionate hosts delve deep into the latest releases, timeless classics, and hidden gems, offering insightful discussions and thought-provoking analysis. But we're not just about pop culture! Our curiosity knows no bounds as we explore a wide range of topics. From current affairs to tech trends, from fascinating websites to captivating conspiracy theories, we leave no stone unturned.

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