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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss the massive box office projections for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is tracking for a spectacular $230–250 million domestic opening, and debate whether it or Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey will become the biggest movie event of the year. We also break down the latest Avengers:…

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss the latest Hollywood news, including Zach Cregger bringing the viral horror phenomenon Siren Head to the big screen, the behind-the-scenes creative struggles that may have contributed to Supergirl’s disappointing box office performance, and what the future could hold for James Gunn’s DC Studios. We also…

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss how a new wave of young horror directors is dominating the modern box office and reshaping the future of genre filmmaking. From indie breakthroughs to franchise hits, we break down why horror continues to be one of Hollywood’s most reliable genres. Then we dive into…

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the Academy’s major new Oscar rules changes, including seismic updates to the acting and international film categories and what they could mean for future awards races. We also react to the latest Lanterns teaser from HBO Max, discuss the mysterious new Hope (2026) trailer,…