This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, the hosts tackle another packed episode of geeky goodness, full of breaking news, fresh trailers, and nostalgic rewinds.
Marvel Studios Shakes Up the MCU Calendar
Big changes are coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The crew reacts to Marvel Studios pushing back the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars films to December 2026 and 2027, respectively. To add to the shakeup, Marvel is skipping the Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con for the second year in a row—but promises to maintain a “major presence.”
Spider-Man, SDCC, and Streaming Surprises
Rumors are swirling around a potential Spider-Man: Brand New Day adaptation. Will Peter Parker face his most controversial comic storyline yet? The team shares their thoughts.
Plus, we get breakdowns of brand-new trailers:
- Jurassic World: Rebirth (Official Trailer 2)
- Gen V Season 2
- Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix
- Squid Game Season 3
- Stranger Things Season 5
Main Review: Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
The dojo is open again! The crew gives their in-depth, spoiler-filled thoughts on the 2025 legacy sequel Karate Kid: Legends. Does it honor the past or kick it to the curb? Find out in the full review.
1975 Rewind: Best Picture Showdown
In a fun twist, The Jock rewinds to 1975 and revisits that year’s Best Picture Oscar nominees. Which films still hold up, and which feel like a product of their time?
Episode Timestamps:
- (0:00) – This week on the show!
- (0:56) – Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast!
- (6:38) – Marvel pushes Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars
- (12:21) – Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumors
- (19:38) – Marvel skips Hall H at SDCC
- (25:06) – Jurassic World Rebirth | Trailer 2
- (31:50) – Gen V Season 2 Trailer
- (34:01) – Happy Gilmore 2 | Netflix Trailer
- (38:48) – Squid Game Season 3 Trailer
- (47:33) – Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer
- (52:41) – Promos
- (53:52) – Join The Patreon Fan Club!
- (54:59) – Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Review
- (1:36:52) – News From The Nation
- (1:37:49) – 1975 Rewind: Best Picture Nominees
- (1:47:07) – What else are we watching?
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