This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we’re joined by John Bellotti Jr. for a massive shake-up at DC Studios! James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as co-chairmen, with Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham taking over. We discuss what this leadership change could mean for the future of the DCU. Plus, Robert Pattinson reportedly screen tests for James Bond, Ben Wang is being considered for Iceman in Marvel’s X-Men, Jeremy Allen White sparks Wolverine casting speculation, and The New York Times Company explores acquiring Letterboxd.
Then it’s time for some monster-sized destruction in our spoiler-filled review of Godzilla Minus Zero (2026)! Director Takashi Yamazaki returns with a sequel to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One, bringing back Kōichi Shikishima and Noriko for another devastating chapter in postwar Japan. This time, Godzilla faces the legendary King Ghidorah! We break down the spectacular kaiju battles, visual effects, emotional family drama, shocking revelations about Noriko, and the film’s record-breaking box office debut. Does Minus Zero surpass its predecessor, or does bigger monster spectacle come at the expense of the human story?
⏱️ Timestamps
This Week on the Show! (0:00)
Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:20)
James Gunn & Peter Safran Out at DC Studios (2:53)
Robert Pattinson Screen Tests for James Bond (19:22)
Ben Wang Eyed for Iceman in Marvel’s X-Men (22:36)
Jeremy Allen White Sparks Wolverine Casting Rumors (23:35)
The New York Times in Talks to Acquire Letterboxd (24:45)
Promos (27:52)
Join the Patreon Fan Club! (28:54)
Godzilla Minus Zero (2026) Review (30:16)
What Are We Watching? (2:02:13)
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