This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss Mahershala Ali officially moving on from Marvel’s long-delayed Blade movie, Disney+ canceling Wonder Man despite strong reviews and an earlier Season 2 renewal, and Rugboy’s thoughts on Marvel’s Hall H presentation. We also dig into the latest MCU rumors surrounding Ghost Rider, Marvel’s changing television strategy, and possible casting choices for the upcoming X-Men reboot.
Then we deliver our spoiler-filled review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), discussing Tom Holland’s more mature Peter Parker, the street-level story, Jon Bernthal’s Punisher, Sadie Sink’s role, the action, emotional stakes, comic-book references, and whether the film successfully launches a new Spider-Man trilogy.
⏱️ Timestamps
This week on the show! (0:00)
Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:19)
Mahershala Ali Confirms His Blade Exit (2:29)
Wonder Man Canceled by Disney+ (12:23)
Rugboy’s Thoughts on Marvel’s Hall H Presentation (18:40)
X-Men Casting Rumors – Spider-Man Spoilers Ahead! (21:50)
Promos (31:50)
Join The Patreon Fan Club! (32:56)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) Review (34:02)
News From The Nation (2:10:11)
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