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. 6d ago ·  Video

    Discussing the trailer for DUNE PART 3 & HOUSE OF THE DRAGON continues its reign (Ep 2+3) - EP 216

    This week - the holy war begins with the first, full trailer for DUNE PART THREE! We’re joined by our good friend and Westerosi expert Stephen Escobar to help us in our feature discussion, but before that we revel in the sheer scope and craft shown in the new DUNE 3 trailer, and cannot wait for its release in December. Then we come to our feature discussion, catching up on episodes 2 & 3 from HOUSE OF THE DRAGON’s season 3.  Has the show been holding up to expectations?  How does it compare to the source material?  Stephen fills us in (and more). 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 / Dune Part 3 Trailer 23:01 - House of the Dragon Episode 3

  2. Jun 26

    World Cup Fever + House of the Dragon returns with Season 3, but was it worth the wait? - EP 215

    After two years of waiting, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON is back with season 3!  Was it worth the wait? More to the point, was there a battle on the water?  In a sense, but more on that in the episode. This week, we return to Westeros, dragons galore.  Before we battle it out with that season premiere, however, we catch up on the latest updates to our Summer Movie Wager!  Has Toy Story 5 met our expectations? Plus, we get into something perhaps a little out of character for us… we talk sports!  Specifically the FIFA WORLD CUP ‘26! Yes, we’re here for the football (that’s right, we said football), and we discuss the tournament so far as we near the end of the group stage - and boy what a group stage!   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! 00:00:00 - Intro  00:00:53 - Summer Box Office Update 00:04:45 - Fifa World Cup 00:24:39 - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 Review

  3. Jun 19

    The Ultimate Steven Spielberg Ranking + Disclosure Day Review - Ep 214

    This week’s episode is packed with box office talk, blockbuster trailers, sci-fi discussion, and one of our favorite movie debates yet. We kick things off with a Summer Movie Wager, looking at the biggest winners and surprises of the season so far and discussing which films have overperformed, underperformed, and what the rest of the summer could still have in store. We also talk about the news that Spider-Man: Brand New Day was shot for ScreenX theaters, what that means for the viewing experience, and whether premium formats are becoming an even bigger part of modern moviegoing. In Trailer Talk, we react to the first looks at Shrek 5 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, including the reveal of Hulkand what his appearance could mean for the next chapter of Spider-Man's story. We discuss our excitement levels, theories, and whether these trailers lived up to the hype. Our Feature Discussion is all about Disclosure Day. We dive into the film's themes, performances, and overall impressions, breaking down what worked, what surprised us, and where it lands among this year's releases. To wrap things up, Luis, Ed, and Miguel each reveal their Top 10 Steven Spielberg Movies of All Time. From beloved classics and blockbuster adventures to personal favorites and a few hot takes, we compare lists, defend our rankings, and celebrate one of the greatest filmmakers in cinema history. A fun episode filled with box office chatter, trailer reactions, movie reviews, and plenty of Spielberg love. 00:00 - Intro 00:11 - Podcast Introduction 01:10 - Summer Box Office Discussion 05:40 - World Cup Experience 14:16 - News Segment 01:03:46 - Top Ten Spielberg Movies Discussion

    The Ultimate Steven Spielberg Ranking + Disclosure Day Review - Ep 214

  4. Jun 12

    Are audiences missing out on Masters of the Universe? We think so. Our review + more! - EP 213

    By the power of Grayskull… I think we enjoyed MASTERS OF UNIVERSE! Miguel and Ed are back at it this week, this time we checked out the new He-Man and Skeletor adventure!  Does it have the power to win audiences? Before we dive into all that, we dive into the mouth of a whale! Yes, the trailer for WHALEFALL  just dropped and we might actually be pretty pumped for it! Plus we celebrate the announcement of ALIEN: ISOLATION 2!  But how do we feel about THE SOCIAL RECKONING? Of course, we catch up on the Summer Movie Wager, discussing the fall of The Mandalorian in the box office! And Miguel swings in with a revisit of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy.  Does it hold up? All that and more this week, with only more to come so be sure to check us out wherever you get your podcasts, find us on youtube and social media.  Like, subscribe, follow and comment, and stay tuned for more! 00:00 - Intro 00:11 - Welcome back to Punch Drunk Nerd 01:03 - Summer Movie Wager Update 08:12 - Video Game Trailers Discussion 16:19 - Whalefall Trailer Thoughts 31:24 - Social Network Sequel Discussion 45:09 - Masters of the Universe Feature Discussion 01:09:33 - What We're Into

    Are audiences missing out on Masters of the Universe? We think so. Our review + more! - EP 213

  5. Jun 5

    Are we obsessed with… OBSESSION? Review + News!

    Indie horror makes a splash this week as the obsession with OBSESSION takes hold of audiences and BACKROOMS hits big at the box office!  But are the Nerds as obsessed?  This week we review OBSESSION for our feature discussion and get a taste of the BACKROOMS with Miguel! Before all that though, we catch up on the Summer Movie Wager as these two horror flicks shake things up, and where we all currently stand. We also delve in some news with the announcement of the latest God of War spinoff, LAUFEY, and that one of our favorite movies of ‘26 so far, NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE got some much deserved love and awards! We tear into the trailer for The End of Oak Street - some of us are over this style of trailer for sure, but dinosaurs?  Anne Hathaway? Come on! And we round it out with what we’re into including a personal experience Miguel had with Backrooms (and The Breadwinner?), and Luis pumps us up for Appletvs Widows Bay! All that and more, be sure to check out the episode, follow like and subscribe on social media and youtube, and stay tuned for our weekly podcast! 00:00 - Intro 00:11 - Introduction and Personal Updates 00:57 - Summer Movie Wager and Box Office Discussion 03:29 - Movie Reviews and Opinions 17:26 - Trailer and Movie Industry Talk 40:10 - AI in Advertising and Personal Experiences 45:34 - Gaming and Droid Tycoon 55:15 - Obsession Movie Deep Dive 88:41 - Backrooms Movie and Personal Anecdotes 109:18 - Final Thoughts and Upcoming Plans

    Are we obsessed with… OBSESSION? Review + News!

  6. May 29

    We talk about Mandalorian and Grogu but it's like chill

    the title pretty much said what we are going to talk about. oh yeah and the timecode below does too. lol00:00 - Intro03:00 - Summer Box Office Update12:00 - X Men Season 2 Trailer15:00 - Primetime Trailer18:00 - Mandalorian and Grogu Review33:00 - Droid Tycoon40:00 - BLARF44:00 - Rewatching Nolan

    We talk about Mandalorian and Grogu but it's like chill

  7. May 15

    Becoming Content Creators, Screenwriters, and allowing yourself to try something new - Episode 210

    This is a CHILL ahh episode. With one nerd traveling abroad, Luis and Miguel decide to switch gears and have an introspective conversation on just about everything in their minds this week.  From content creation to writing your very first screenplay, the nerds chat about the obstacles and hurdles they face everyday. Plus some off the dome conversation starters that keep them chatting longer than they ever expected.  Of course there is the summer movie wager update but this episode is something different. Sit back and vibe or skip all together. This one is for the boys.  Like and subscribe BBs and don’t forget to leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platforms.  00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Summer Box Office Update 02:55 - Comedians as Horror Directors 09:03 - How to Crack Framed WTF 20:11 - Movies that Make Us Cry 29:12 - Fandoms We're Embarrassed Of 38:46 - Filming in Movie Theatres for Social Media 47:33 - Being Content Creators 53:50 - Mortal Kombat 01:01:41 - Rewatching the MCU 01:09:14 - Sheep Detective 01:19:00 - Writing My Movie

    Becoming Content Creators, Screenwriters, and allowing yourself to try something new - Episode 210

  8. May 8

    The Odyssey trailer arrives + Ted Lasso RETURNS?? - Episode 209

    This week’s episode is packed with major franchise news, horror hype, blockbuster trailers, and a little bit of Star Wars chaos. We kick things off with the news that Matt Shakman, director of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is officially heading to the Planet of the Apes franchise for a brand-new film, with writer Josh Friedman also returning. We talk about what this could mean for the future of the series and why the creative team has us excited. In Trailer Talk, we react to a huge lineup of new trailers including Ted Lasso Season 4, the new Resident Evil, Evil Dead Burn, The Odyssey final trailer, and Tony — the Anthony Bourdain film directed by Matt Johnson. Some trailers instantly won us over, some surprised us, and a few sparked big conversations about where these franchises are headed next. Then in What We’re Into, Miguel revisits Avengers: Infinity War and reflects on why it still works as one of the MCU’s biggest event films. Ed checks out Lord of the Flies on Netflix, dives into Hocum, and spends some time with Maul: Shadow Lord. Meanwhile, Luis jumps into the new Star Wars content and levels in Fortnite, bringing the galaxy far, far away into battle royale form once again. A fun episode full of movie talk, TV hype, horror discussion, and big franchise energy from beginning to end. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Summer Box Office Update 06:20 - New Director for Planet of the Apes 8:50 - Ted Lasso Season 4 Trailer 13:20 - Resident Evil Teaser Trailer 17:25 - Evil Dead Burn Trailer 20:30 - The Odyssey  Trailer 27:30 - Tony Trailer 35:15 - MCU Rewatch 44:25 - Lord of the Flies 44:25 - Hokum 56:25 - Fortnite

    The Odyssey trailer arrives + Ted Lasso RETURNS?? - Episode 209
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