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

Luis Gonzalez, Miguel Sanchez, Ed Ball
  • 4.7 (13)
  • TV & Film
  • Updated Weekly

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

    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!

  2. 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

  3. Jul 31 ·  Video

    Marvel News at Hall H and Dealing with Long Instagram Reels

    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

  4. 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

  5. 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?

  6. Jul 10 ·  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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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

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