Podcast Archives - The Jock and Nerd Podcast

JAN 658: Onslaught (2026) Review – Summer U.S. Box Office Hits All-Time Record (09/09/26)

September 9, 2026

Episode 658

1:49:30

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down a record-setting summer at the U.S. box office, with 2026 delivering a massive $4.76 billion and becoming the highest-grossing summer ever. We also discuss Noah Jupe joining Avengers: Secret Wars in a mystery role, the surprise cancellation of Spider-Noir after just one season, and…

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JAN 657: The Dog Stars (2026) Review – Avengers Endgame: Encore Trailer (09/02/26)

September 2, 2026

Episode 657

1:42:15

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we react to the new Avengers: Endgame – Encore trailer and discuss why Marvel is bringing the blockbuster back to theaters ahead of Avengers: Doomsday. We also look at Doomsday’s massive early box office tracking, Dan Stevens taking over as RoboCop, Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway teaming…

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JAN 656: Lanterns Eps 1-2 and X-Men ‘97 S2 Finale Review (08/26/26)

August 26, 2026

Episode 656

1:43:55

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss Dave Bautista officially being cast as Kratos in the upcoming God of War TV series, HBO Max developing the DC mockumentary The People v. Gorilla Grodd, and the latest weekend box office numbers. Then we dive into two big comic-book TV reviews! First, we break…

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JAN 655: The End of Oak Street (2026) Review – X-Men Cast Announced (08/19/26)

August 19, 2026

Episode 655

1:44:32

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the biggest news from D23, led by Marvel officially revealing the cast and release date for its upcoming X-Men reboot. We also discuss Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds returning for Avengers: Doomsday, react to the new Doomsday special look, the first VisionQuest trailer, and…

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JAN 654: House of The Dragon Season 3 Finale Review – Paramount-WBD Merger Update (08/12/26)

August 12, 2026

Episode 650

1:43:11

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the latest developments in the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, including the antitrust trial now set for March, the growing legal challenges, and why the deal could still fall apart. We also cover the latest X-Men casting updates, check in on the weekend box…

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JAN 653: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review (08/05/26)

August 5, 2026

Episode 652

2:18:00

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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…

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JAN 652: San Diego Comic Con 2026 News (07/29/26)

July 29, 2026

Episode 651

1:37:32

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, Anthony shares his firsthand experience attending San Diego Comic-Con 2026, including his journey into the legendary Hall H and the biggest moments from the convention. We break down Marvel’s Hall H presentation, discuss the latest Avengers: Doomsday reveals, Ryan Gosling’s rumored Ghost Rider casting, Vision Quest, and…

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JAN 651: The Odyssey (2026) Review – Avengers: Doomsday Trailer (07/22/26)

July 22, 2026

Episode 646

2:15:55

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the first official trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, analyzing Doctor Doom’s arrival, the Fantastic Four vs. the X-Men, shocking reveals, and what Marvel’s biggest movie yet has in store. We also react to the inspiring trailer for I Play Rocky and discuss the latest delay…

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JAN 650: House of the Dragon S3 Eps. 2-4 Review – How Big Will Spider-Man Open? (07/15/26)

July 15, 2026

Episode 650

1:14:14

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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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JAN 649: X-Men ’97 Season 2 Premiere Review – Behind the Supergirl Box Office Bomb (07/08/26)

July 8, 2026

Episode 639

1:30:05

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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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