Keeping up with the Nerds‘s Podcast

Keeping up with the Nerds
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Three Nerds keeping you up to date on the world of comics, movies, tv, and their journey as producers. Edited and Produced by Bryan Quevedo. Co-hosted by Rene Bravo and Nick Valero. For more information, check out Keepingupwiththenerds.com

  1. 5d ago

    GTA VI "Leeks" Bring the Hype & Lanturns gets... Hate? | Keeping Up with the Nerds Issue #311

    YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the gang dives into a jam-packed lineup of massive gaming leaks, superhero teasers, and the rest of the D23 announcements! First up, the Nerds break down the intriguing new teaser for Vision Quest. The crew discusses what this means for the titular synthozoid and how the series is shaping up to deliver a phenomenal finale to the ongoing trilogy. Then, the conversation circles back to D23 to catch everything missed last week! The gang dives deep into the remaining announcements, spotlighting the exciting updates surrounding Ahsoka Season 2 and what lies ahead for the galaxy far, far away. Next, the crew tackles the massive GTA VI leaks that took the internet by storm. As excitement reaches a fever pitch, the Nerds debate whether early looks like this do more good than harm—and question if these leaks are just reckless hacker antics for internet clout or something more. Finally, the show wraps up with a full review of DC's Lanterns. The gang breaks down the project and explains why the online hate is completely unwarranted—all this and more! 👁️ Vision Quest Teaser & Trilogy Finale: The Nerds analyze the new Vision Quest footage and discuss how it sets the stage for an epic conclusion to the trilogy. 🌌 D23 Leftovers & Ahsoka Season 2: The gang covers all the major D23 reveals left on the table, including what to expect from the next chapter of Ahsoka. 🚗 GTA VI Leaks Frenzy: The crew reacts to the latest Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leaks and debates the motives and ethics behind massive video game breaches. 💍 Lanterns Review & Pushback: The Nerds deliver their verdict on Lanterns and explain why the show doesn't deserve the wave of online criticism.   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #Podcast #VisionQuest #Marvel #MCU #D23 #Ahsoka #StarWars #GTAVI #GTASix #RockstarGames #GamingNews #Lanterns #DCU #DCComics #GeekCulture #PopCulture   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Nick Valero, Rene Bravo & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

  2. Aug 19

    Legendary D23 Reveals Kingdom Hearts and More | Keeping Up with the Nerds Issue #310

    YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the gang takes a nostalgic trip back in time before tackling the massive wave of pop culture announcements!   First up, the Nerds dive into their personal vaults to share old grade school memories. From surviving the awkwardness and bullying of middle school to reminiscing about the surprisingly awesome high school lunches, the crew looks back at the glory days of growing up geeky.   Then, the focus shifts to the colossal news drop from D23—and that was just Friday night! The gang breaks down everything revealed so far, from major upcoming movie slate reveals to ambitious Disney theme park expansions and renovations. With Disney finally feeding fanbases that have felt starved for content, there was truly something for everyone in the showcase.   Finally, the crew zeroes in on the biggest surprise of the weekend: Kingdom Hearts! The Nerds celebrate what could be the start of a massive flood of long-awaited news, analyzing what these teasers mean for the future of the franchise—all this and more!   🎒 Schoolyard Memories & Cafeteria Classics: The Nerds take a walk down memory lane, discussing middle school bullying, childhood nostalgia, and the legendary high school lunches that fueled their youth. 🏰 D23 Friday Night Mega-Drop: The gang recaps the explosive start to D23, breaking down massive movie announcements, upcoming park renovations, and Disney delivering big for starving fanbases. 🗝️ Kingdom Hearts Fanbase Rejoice: The crew reacts to the latest Kingdom Hearts updates and discusses whether this is just the beginning of a huge wave of franchise reveals.   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #Podcast #D23 #Disney #KingdomHearts #DisneyParks #DisneyAnnouncements #Nostalgia #GeekCulture #PopCulture   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Nick Valero, Rene Bravo & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

  3. Aug 12

    Anime Star Wars, Noir Spiders and So Much More | Keeping Up with the Nerds Issue #309

    YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   ​This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, Rene is finally back, and the gang is officially whole again!   First up, the Nerds catch up with Rene and get his fresh take on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Then, the crew dives into the release of Star Wars Visions Presents: The Ninth Jedi to share their initial thoughts. While most of the gang is enjoying it so far, one Nerd might be a bit too critical—so, is it actually worth the watch?   That sparks a bigger debate: are we slipping back into Star Wars fatigue, or is there still incredible content on the horizon like Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord keeping the hype alive? From there, with so much TV to catch up on, the Nerds try to convince Rene to finally check out Spider-Noir (can you believe he hasn't seen it yet?!).   Naturally, that leads into a massive tangent about Nicolas Cage and his iconic filmography as the gang breaks down their personal favorites. Finally, a walk down classic cinema leads into a discussion on essential war movies and which ones they would recommend watching first—all this and more!   🕷️ Rene’s Return & Spider-Man Brand New Day: The gang is whole again as Rene makes his return, sharing his thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. ⚔️ The Ninth Jedi & Star Wars Fatigue: The Nerds review Star Wars Visions Presents: The Ninth Jedi, debating whether critical takes are justified and if projects like Maul Shadow Lord prove Star Wars is still thriving. 🎬 Spider-Noir, Nic Cage & War Classics: The crew pressures Rene to watch Spider-Noir, dives into ranking Nicolas Cage’s entire filmography, and breaks down top war movie recommendations.   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #Podcast #SpiderManBrandNewDay #StarWars #TheNinthJedi #SpiderNoir #NicolasCage #WarMovies #GeekCulture #PopCulture   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Nick Valero, Rene Bravo & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

  4. Aug 5

    It's a Brand New Day Indeed for Spider-Man | Keeping Up with the Nerds Issue #308

    YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   ​This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, Bryan is finally back after a long hiatus, and the gang has a ton of catching up to do! First up, Nick kicks off the show by showing off his newest prized collection piece: a replica of Michael Keaton’s iconic Utility Belt from Batman. Then, the Nerds dive into Amazon’s massively impressive upcoming slate for Prime Video, breaking down what to expect from huge adaptations like the Mass Effect TV show and Warhammer 40K. Next, Bryan gives his thoughts on Avatar: The Last Airbender after finally watching it for the very first time. To top it all off, the Nerds swing right into Spider-Man: Brand New Day to unpack the start of the new trilogy. As impressive as it was, do the Nerds fully love this new era, or are there too many questions left unanswered? Tune in to find out!   🦇 Keaton’s Batman Belt & Catching Up: Bryan returns from his hiatus as Nick shows off an incredible replica of Michael Keaton's Batman Utility Belt to open the show.   🚀 Amazon’s Sci-Fi & Fantasy Slate: The Nerds discuss Prime Video’s ambitious lineup of upcoming TV shows, including the Mass Effect series and Warhammer 40K.   🕷️ Avatar First Impressions & Spider-Man Brand New Day: Bryan finally finishes Avatar: The Last Airbender, and the gang debates whether Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivers or leaves too many loose ends.   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #Podcast #Batman #MichaelKeaton #MassEffect #Warhammer40k #AvatarTheLastAirbender #SpiderMan #BrandNewDay #PrimeVideo #GeekCulture #PopCulture   This Issue is Brought to You by: Nick Valero, Rene Bravo & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

  5. Jul 29

    San Diego Delivers Hype, and Plenty of Unanswered Questions | Keeping Up with the Nerds Issue #307

    YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   ​This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, we’re heading straight into the wild aftermath of San Diego Comic-Con with a stacked recap of the biggest announcements across movies, TV, and Marvel! First up in the main event, the Nerds talk about San Diego Comic-Con and got a bunch of news to look forward to. Starting with the smaller (but still exciting) reveals for Spaceballs 2, a new Resident Evil movie trailer, and Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge in his new movie, Ebenezer. Beyond the big screen, we dive into the wild return of Mel Brooks, the bizarre parodies taking on modern cinematic universes, and why these classic comedy revivals are making noise again. Then, Avatar: Seven Havens takes center stage alongside some other big hitters like Blade Runner 2099 and a new Lanterns trailer. We break down what the future looks like for the Avatar franchise, how Prime Video is expanding its sci-fi slate, and debate all the hidden details and lore clues buried inside DC's latest footage. To top it all off, the Nerds spend the last part of the episode discussing Marvel's panel and the hype being built around Doomsday and... Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider?! We break down the massive casting updates, character returns, multiverse theories, and what this means for the future of the MCU. Is Marvel finally back on track? Tune in to find out!   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #Podcast #SDCC #Spaceballs2 #ResidentEvil #Ebenezer #AvatarSevenHavens #BladeRunner2099 #Lanterns #AvengersDoomsday #GhostRide #Marvel News #GamingNews   This Issue is Brought to You by: Nick Valero, Rene Bravo & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

  6. Jul 22

    The Odyssey was a Success (As if We Didn't Already Know) | Keeping Up with the Nerds Issue #306

    YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, we’re setting sail across the Mediterranean and wandering right back into the radioactive Wasteland! ​First up in the main event, the Nerds dive deep into Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster epic, The Odyssey. We break down our favorite moments from the $250 million IMAX spectacle, where the visuals blew us away, and the few narrative beats that felt a bit bloated. Beyond the movie itself, we discuss the unbelievable behind-the-scenes production—including how Nolan somehow wrapped filming ahead of schedule despite shooting entirely on custom heavy IMAX cameras—and debate where this massive historical adaptation ultimately lands in the pantheon of Nolan’s filmography alongside Oppenheimer and The Dark Knight. ​ Then, we pivot to the absolute bombshell news shaking up the gaming industry: Xbox and Bethesda are finally getting forced out of auto-pilot! We break down how new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has lit a fire under Bethesda, pushing them to officially clarify the status of their heavily anticipated pipeline. That means real updates on Fallout 5, the long-rumored Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters, and where production currently stands with The Elder Scrolls VI. ​ To top it all off, Obsidian Entertainment has officially greenlit a brand-new Fallout project! We discuss the implications of shifting Obsidian back to the Wasteland, whether taking the IP out of sole BGS hands is the right move, and if this aggressive new direction is exactly what Xbox needs to reclaim its crown. Is this the strategy that finally turns the tide for Xbox? Tune in to find out!   ​🎬 Sailing 'The Odyssey': The Nerds dive into Christopher Nolan's $250M IMAX epic—what worked, what fell flat, how production wrapped ahead of schedule, and where it ultimately ranks in his legendary filmography. ​ 🎮 Xbox & Bethesda Forced Into Gear: We break down how Xbox's new CEO lit a fire under Bethesda, demanding official updates on Fallout 5, The Elder Scrolls VI, and the long-rumored Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters. ​⚛️ Obsidian Back in the Wasteland: Obsidian officially greenlights a brand-new Fallout project! Is handing the IP back to Obsidian the ultimate move to turn things around for Xbox?   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #Podcast #TheOdyssey #ChristopherNolan #MovieReview #Xbox #Bethesda #Fallout5 #FalloutNewVegas #ElderScrolls6 #Obsidian #GamingNews   This Issue is Brought to You by: Nick Valero, Rene Bravo & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

  7. Jul 15

    The Odyssey is "WOKE"?! Not On Our Watch! (It's Not Really) | Keeping Up with the Nerds Issue #305

    YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   ​In this issue of Keeping Up With The Nerds, the guys catch up with Rene as he is set to return to the show (Permanently? 👀). The Nerds also talk about the movie Obsession and why 3/4 of them have yet to see it 🤷‍♂️. We also dive into Ready or Not 2 and They Will Kill You, and why you should probably watch these movies (now on streaming! 🍿🔪). World Cup fever has also caught up with Rene, and he questions why. ⚽🏆 Bryan explains how social media and "normies" finding their way into the sport have brought a massive resurgence of interest to the game 📈📱.   The main topic is Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and how, before the movie's release, certain people had already started to hate the film 🎬🚢. Is it a lack of historical accuracy? 🏛️ Is it that Nolan has gone woke? 🙄 Or are these people just wrong and hating to hate? 🗣️📉   👀 The Return (And The Unwatched): Rene is back (for good?), plus we break down why almost none of us have seen Obsession and why you need to stream Ready or Not 2 and They Will Kill You.   ⚽ World Cup Fever: Bryan explains to a confused Rene how social media and "normies" have completely revitalized interest in the sport.   🎬 The Odyssey Backlash: We tackle the bizarre pre-release hate for Christopher Nolan's newest epic. Is it historically inaccurate, "woke," or just internet trolls hating to hate?   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #ChristopherNolan #TheOdyssey #WorldCup #ReadyOrNot2 #TheyWillKillYou #Podcast #MovieReview   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Nick Valero & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

  8. Jul 8

    Digital Codes are In, Physical Media is Out! | Keeping Up with the Nerds Issue #304

    YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   ​An absolute bombshell drops on the gaming world this week, and the crew is fired up about the shifting landscape of how we buy, collect, and experience our favorite hobby. Grab your controllers (and maybe hold onto your hard drives), because this week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, we are diving deep into the digital horizon.   First up, the physical disc is officially on life support. Following a wave of sudden, frustrating industry announcements, the gaming world is sprinting toward an all-digital future at breakneck speed. We air out our collective frustrations over losing physical media, the death of the midnight release, and the bittersweet feeling of looking at an empty shelf space where our favorite collections used to live.   But it’s not just a lack of plastic that has us worried. This inevitable transition forces us to confront the single biggest question looming over modern entertainment: Do we actually own what we buy? We break down the scary reality of digital licensing, storefront shutdowns, and why this shift might finally force companies to give consumers a straight answer on digital ownership.   In this Issue: 💿 The Death of the Disc: Our raw, unfiltered reaction to the industry abandoning physical media and what it means for long-time collectors.   🔐 "Buying" or Renting?: A serious look at the digital ownership dilemma and why an all-digital future needs to redefine consumer rights.   #gamingnews #PhysicalMedia #DigitalAge #VideoGames #Xbox #PlayStation #Nintendo #NerdCulture #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #GamingPodcast #GeekLife #ConsumerRights   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Nick Valero & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

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Three Nerds keeping you up to date on the world of comics, movies, tv, and their journey as producers. Edited and Produced by Bryan Quevedo. Co-hosted by Rene Bravo and Nick Valero. For more information, check out Keepingupwiththenerds.com

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