Punch Drunk Nerd (Weekly Nerd Talk + Pop Culture Reviews)

Luis Gonzalez, Miguel Sanchez, Ed Ball

We talk N3RD $H!T. Every week we talk about the biggest nerd news of the week, review the biggest releases, and talk about what we've been into! New Episode every Friday! Follow us @punchdrunknerd Weekly Nerd Talk & Pop Culture Reviews

  1. 1d ago ·  Video

    Apple’s New iPhone Duo — Our First Reactions - Episode 224

    We’ve got a shorter episode this week, with special guest Erik Jue joining us for a quick conversation about tech, movies, and games. We kick things off with our Feature Discussion covering the latest Apple Event and the new iPhone Duo. We break down Apple’s big reveal, our first impressions of the Duo, what stood out from the event, and whether Apple’s newest iPhone has us ready for an upgrade. Then in What We’re Into, we talk Tony, the new Anthony Bourdain movie, and The Big Walk, the co-op video game that’s been bringing us together for some multiplayer fun. Like what you hear? Hit that like button, subscribe so you don’t miss the next one, and if you’re listening on your favorite podcast app, drop us a 5-star review. It helps the show more than you know — and it makes us look way more important than we actually are.

  2. Sep 4 ·  Video

    GTA 6 First Look + Ridley Scott Has Thoughts- EP 223

    This week, we’re kicking things off with one of the biggest games on the horizon as we break down the exclusive first look at GTA 6 on Netflix. We talk about what stood out, what we’re expecting from the game, and why the next chapter of Grand Theft Auto has everyone paying attention. Then it’s time for Trailer Talk, with a packed lineup including HBO’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, INK, Fjord, East of Eden, and La Bola Negra. We break down the trailers, the ones that caught our attention, and what we’re looking forward to most. In Let’s Talk About This Now, we get into Ridley Scott’s recent remarks about Alien: Romulus and his thoughts on the film, before turning our attention to Paul Mescal and the conversation surrounding his performance in Gladiator 2. And finally, in What We’re Into, we talk about The Drama, Coyote vs. Acme, Tony, and Widow’s Bay — the movies and shows currently taking up our time. A packed episode covering GTA 6, new trailers, Alien, Gladiator, and everything we’ve been watching lately. 00:00 - Intro / GTA 6 Reactions 20:21 - Harry Potter Extended Trailer (HBO) 31:17 - Ink (Danny Boyle Film) Trailer React 36:14 - Fjord (Cannes Best Picture) Trailer React 47:59 - La Bola Negra Trailer React 49:07 - East of Eden (Florence Pugh) 50:56 - Stage Tour (New Rockband/ Guitar Hero Game) 53:59 - 1001 Threads of Mizan (New Drop in Drop Out Co-Op) 55:53 - Ridley Scott Negative Thoughts on Alien and Gladiator 2 1:17:56 - Saoirse Ronan Wants to be Bond Villain 1:22:50 - The Drama  1:32:42 - The Bridge on the River Kwai 1:36:44 - Coyote VS Acme 1:41:44 - Widow’s Bay

  3. Aug 21 ·  Video

    We react to the new X-MEN cast! + End of Oak Street Review - Episode 222

    To me, my (new) X-Men! That’s right, D23 wrapped with big news announced left and right, biggest of all is the casting announcement for the new X-MEN movie coming from the MCU! With the likes of Adam Driver as Mr Sinister, Inde Navarette, Christopher Abbott, and Samara Weaving (and more), are we hopeful with our new team? Plus we get a new (and better) look at AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, our first teaser trailer for THE BLUEY MOVIE, and the development of some disney/ pixar animated films, including FROZEN 3 and COCO 2! Then we get a new, full trailer for Laika studios new stop-motion animated epic, WILDWOOD! And we round it out with our review of the surprising THE END OF OAK STREET!  Could this be one of the more entertaining movies of the summer?!  We seem to think so, so check this out for our thoughts - though ye be warned, spoilers abound! It’s a fun discussion, so be sure to check us out wherever you get your podcasts, find us on youtube and on social media, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow and leave your comments! Join us weekly for new episodes! 00:00 Introduction to the X-Men Reboot and Cast 27:00 - Doomsday Trailer  40:28 - Dads Talk About Bluey  53:17 - Wildwood Trailer 1:00:50 - IMAX Popcorn Bucket 1:04:12 - Dune Tickets on Sale and Scalpers 1:05:53 - End of Oak Street Review

  4. Aug 14 ·  Video

    HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 3 - Finale and Season Review! - EP 221

    Salt, Sea, Fire and Blood, and chickens! This week, with the finale aired, we wrap up on season 3 of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON! Many deaths, grueling defeats, few and bitter victories, this season took many turns as the Dance of Dragons continued.  Does the HBO staple still deliver? We’re joined by regular guest and Westerosi expert, Stephen Escobar, to give us his take and insights into the show, the history, and what we can expect to see in the final season… but not until 2028! It’s a fun discussion, so be sure to check us out wherever you get your podcasts, find us on youtube and on social media, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow and leave your comments! Join us weekly for new episodes!

  5. Aug 7 ·  Video

    Is SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY the best Spider-Man movie to date? -EP 220

    Hey hey, it’s a BRAND NEW DAY, and a brand new episode! This week, our friendly neighborhood Spidey is back on the big screen and making waves in the box office! Before we get into the latest box office update on the ongoing Summer Movie Wager, we share our thoughts on SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY!  Is it the best Holland Spidey movie?  Is it the best Spidey movie, period?! We get into all that, with spoilers abound so be sure to catch the movie before listening.   Then we check out the damage that SPIDER-MAN has done to our box office standings as it hits $1 billion in just 6 days, breaking records left and right, and putting Miguel on the course to victory. Plus, we get into what we’ve been into, including THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, now streaming on Disney+, and season two of Prime’s BATMAN: THE CAPED CRUSADER! It’s a fun discussion, so be sure to check us out wherever you get your podcasts, find us on youtube and on social media, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow and leave your comments! Join us weekly for new episodes! 00:00 Introduction to the New Spider-Man Movie 01:58 Filming Techniques: Screen X and 3D Experience 03:58 Audience Reactions and Theater Experience 07:06 Story, Themes, and Emotional Depth 11:59 Performance of Tom Holland and Character Development 16:01 Integration of Marvel Characters and Fan Service 21:59 Visual Effects, Action Sequences, and Cinematography 28:03 Spoiler Moments and Audience Reactions 40:01 Final Thoughts and End-credits Scene Analysis

  6. Jul 31 ·  Video

    Marvel News at Hall H and Dealing with Long Instagram Reels - EP 219

    Its that time of the season. Marvel is back at Hall H after missing out last year and we are ready to give our coldest takes every lol. we also chat about the summer box offie and a few other random sh*t 00:00 Intro 02:02 Initial Reactions to Marvel Hall H Announcements 30:00 Summer Movie Wager Update and Box Office Predictions 39:50 Upcoming Spider-Man Movie and Screen X Technology 45:06 Using AMC Alist Entourage  54:16 New Mobile Gaming Controller lol  56:19 Reels are Too LONG! 01:04:24 Discovering Films at the Library

  7. Jul 24 ·  Video

    Is THE ODYSSEY top tier Nolan? - Our review - Episode 218

    The world finally gets a trailer for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, but was it worth the wait? This week the Nerds discuss the would-be, should-be event of DOOMSDAY.  We break down the trailer, from returning characters, to the new reveals, the costumes and make-up choices, and the state of the MCU itself.  Has the recent output from Marvel lowered audiences expectations? What we are excited for is the recent announcement that THE PRESTIGE will have a re-release in January 2027 in 70MM!  And the latest trailer for DC’s CLAYFACE may have won one of us over! Then we arrive at our feature discussion as we review Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY! From the monsters, to the cast and characters, to our favorite moments, we cover it all (but careful, some spoilers abound). All that and we get a mercifully quick take on the live-action MOANA, and Ed catches William Friedkin’s classic thriller, SORCERER in the theater! All that and more, so sit back, relax and listen (or watch) our latest ep.  Don’t forget to follow, like and subscribe wherever you find your pods, on youtube, and on social media!  Don’t forget to leave a comment.  Stay Tuned for more next week! 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Avengers Doomsday Trailer 58:03 - The Odyssey

  8. Jul 16 ·  Video

    Why Netflix is losing viewership before a second season of their shows - ep 217

    This week we discuss the latest Bloomberg article reporting Netflix’s drop in show viewership by the time of a second season drop.  Is the streaming giant to blame for losing its own audience?

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