Down And Nerdy Podcast

Let's go to the mall! We have a bunch of interview this week, starting with the showrunners of the new Netflix series Transformers BotBots. Showrunners Doc Wyatt and Kevin Burke talk to us about bringing these popular Transformers toys to life, having endless possibilities, their favorite characters and much more. WATCH SEASON 1 OF TRANSFORMERS BOTBOTS NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We also talk to Kee Chan about playing Russell Tan on Season 2 of Kung Fu. He tells us how he approached the role, how family plays a big part in the story and what to look out for with Russell's master plan. Plus, hear about something very cool he does during breaks on set. WATCH SEASON 2 OF KUNG FU EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 9PM ET ON THE CW! Finally, we talk to two members of the amazing cast of Pachinko from Apple TV+. Jin Ha (Solomon) and Anna Sawai (Naomi) tell us about their characters and why you definitely won't be skipping the intro on this show. PACHINKO IS NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+! We also share a review of the Halo series premiere, with some spoilers. You can also hear our thoughts on Misha Collins joining Gotham Knights, Nova possible finally joining the MCU, Christina Ricci joining the Wednesday cast, The Batman deleted scene with The Joker and a couple of new trailers. You won't want to miss a minute! You can also get more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

There's a lot of power in this week's episode! Charmed has returned for a fourth season on The CW, and we're catching up with two of the stars that have been there from the start. Hear Melonie Diaz (Mel) and Sarah Jeffery (Maggie) talk about the new vibe to Season 4, Lucy Barrett arriving at the new Charmed One, the season's new villain and MUCH more! SEASON 4 OF CHARMED AIRS FRIDAY NIGHT AT 8PM ON THE CW! The Season 4 finale of Star Trek Discovery also happened this week, so we jump on board to talk about that with Hiro Kanagawa. He talks about playing Dr. Hirai on the series, taking us behind the scenes and talking about some fun moments from the season. He also talks about playing Det. Sato on Season 2 of Upload and a very surprising Fantastic Four connection. WATCH SEASON 4 OF STAR TREK DISCOVERY, NOW STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+! We also chat with Rob Schroeder, director of the mind bending film, Ultrasound. He talks about the graphic novel that the film was adapted from, managing all of the twist throughout the film and much more. WATCH ULTRASOUND, NOW AVAILABLE ON DIGITALHD FROM YOUR FAVORITE RETAILERS. If that's not enough, we still snuck in reviews of Nightmare Alley, Deep Water and DMZ! There was even time to talk about trailers for Ms. Marvel and Season 2 of The Flight Attendant. Ok, we talked about Star Trek Strange New Worlds adding a new Captain Kirk and the new Resident Evil live action series too. Keep up with everything we're doing at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Charge up your data and get ready to binge watch! Season 2 of Upload is now streaming on Prime Video, and we're taking you behind the scenes. Hear us talk to Andy Allo (Nora) about her complicated relationship with Nathan, joining the Ludds and the tease of an even bigger cliffhanger! We also talk to series creator Greg Daniels about expanding the world of the show, the bro moments between Nathan and Luke and bringing Allegra back into the mix in a big way. WATCH SEASON 2 OF UPLOAD NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! We also re-enter the Massive-Verse with the new Radiant Black spinoff, Radiant Red. Writer Cherish Chen joins us to talk about Satomi, how her story is complicated both in and out of her suit, threats on the horizon and much more. ISSUE 1 OF RADIANT RED IS NOW AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK SHOPS AND DIGITAL RETAILERS FROM IMAGE COMICS! We also have a spoiler filled review of The Batman, go spoiler free talking about Disney & Pixar's Turning Red and much more. Speaking of The Batman we talk about The Penguin spinoff, the bad timing of the latest DC movie delays and talk about trailers for Obi-Wan Kenobi, DMZ and Outer Range. You can also find us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's our most diabolical episode yet! The Boys Presents Diabolical puts a wild animated spin on the fan favorite live action series, so we had to go righ to the source for more info. Executive Producer Simon Racioppa joined us this week, as part of a press roundtable, to talk about bringing some new characters into the world of The Boys, using different animation styles and much more. Plus, did someone say canon? Find out! WATCH THE BOYS PRESENTS DIABOLICAL NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! We also have some BIG comics talk this week! Writer Ryan Parrott returns to the show to talk about his new book, Rogue Sun. He tells us about how the character came to be in the Radiant Black world, the beginning stages of the Massive-verse, writing a superhero book for Image and much more. He also gives us great insight into the characters and how the title means more than you think. ROGUE SUN #1 IS AVAILABLE NOW AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK SHOPS AND DIGITAL RETAILERS! You know we have some reviews too, right? We talk spoilers from the Batwoman Season 3 finale, and go spoiler free to talk about HBO Max's The Tourist. Plus we discuss AMC charging more to see The Batman, Chris Pine back in the spy thiller game with Amazon, Twisted Metal being adapted and a new addition to DC's Legends of Tomorrow. How much more fun could it get!? Find even more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Who's ready for some aliens and ancient powers? This week we're talking about two things that you should be watching. First we talk about the return of DC's Naomi to The CW with Camila Moreno. She plays the cool and confident Lourdes on the show! Camila tell us why she is such a fun character to play, the chemisty between her and Naomi and being a part of a great circle of friends. Will she tell us if the Naomi/Lourdes ship has sailed? Find out! WATCH NAOMI EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT AT 9PM ON THE CW! We also take you inside the new Netflix movie, Fistful of Vengeance with a couple of members of the cast. Lawrence Kao (Tommy) and JuJu Chan Szeto (Zan) talk to us about reprising their roles from the Wu Assassin series. They'll tell us about taking the story to Thailand, how their roles have expanded, some of the incredible action scenes and much more. WATCH FISTFUL OF VENGEANCE, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! There's so much more where that came from. Since it's awards season, we give a review of House of Gucci, which is now available on 4K, Blu-Ray and DVD. We also review the new Hulu movie, No Exit. Plus we break down some Star Trek movie news, talk about trailers for Constantine: The House of Mystery, Upload and WeCrashed. There's a little something for everyone this week!

How far would you go for work/life balance? Severance is now streaming on Apple TV+, where employees have their memories split between their lives in and out of the office. We'll learn more about the series from cast members Adam Scott (Mark), Patricia Arquette (Peggy), Tramell Tillman (Milchick) and Zach Cherry (Dylan). They'll talk about the mysterious Lumen Corporation, the unique concept of the show and give detailed insight into their characters. WATCH SEVERANCE NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+! There's also a new show on EPIX that might make you not want to be out after dark. From, which comes from the creators of Lost, explores a town where once you enter you can't leave. Harold Perrineau (Boyd), Catalina Sandino Moreno (Tabitha) and Eion Bailey (Jim) join us to talk about the mysterious series and what might be lurking in the shadows. They also talk about the town itself, the trust issues of their characters and more. FROM PREMIERES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH ON EPIX! That's already a lot, but we have more! Hear reviews of the Peacemaker Season 1 finale, The Endgame premiere from NBC and The Cuphead show from Netflix! We also talk about that big Peacemaker cameo and why some were missing in action. There is also some big Stranger Things news to talk about, trailers for The Boys Diabolical and the Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers revival and a new Chris Pratt show coming to Prime Video. Needless to say, we're covering a lot of ground for you this week! Find out even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Olympians aren't the only ones hitting the ice this week! Once again we're talking about Netflix's In From The Cold, but this time with Lola Mae Loughran. She talks about playing Maddie on the show, the relationship with Becca, learning to skate on the fly and much more. Plus, you won't believe what special skill she's hoping to display in a possible second season! WATCH IN FROM THE COLD, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! In our trifecta of reviews this week, we're breaking down The Book of Boba Fett finale, the new DC animated movie Catwoman: Hunted and the upcoming Bel-Air series from Peacock. You can also hear us talk about trailers for Jurassic World: Dominion, The Lost City, The Adam Project and much more. Plus, we have news about the National Treasure series and Kraven The Hunter! Make sure you also give us a look too at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Who wants to warm up with us in the Tropical Zone this week? Season 2 of Raised By Wolves has begun and we have some great guests to help us celebrate. Hear us talk to Amanda Collin (Mother), Abubakar Salim (Father), Kim Engelbrecht (Decima), Selina Jones (Grandmother) and series creator Aaron Guzikowski about this new setting, what's going on with The Trust, how these new characters will make an impact and MUCH more! WATCH RAISED BY WOLVES, NOW STREAMING ON HBO MAX! We also have the hero of the Wildmoore fandom with us this week, Camrus Johnson! He talks about directing the pivotal "Broken Toys" episode of Season 3 of Batwoman. Not only do we talk about Ryan and Sophie, he also takes us inside directing the episode, how much he loves The Joker, what Mary is going through and more. Plus, find out why Luke might be having trouble mourning for his dad! WATCH BATWOMAN EVERY WEDNESDAY ON THE CW AND AGAIN ON THE CW APP! You don't think that's all, do you? We also review the new Reacher series from Prime Video and share our thought on Murderville from Netflix. We also tackle the news of Dakota Johnson being cast in a Spider-Man spinoff, Titans finding their Season 4 villain and a very particular pet peeve of our from this week's episode of The Book of Boba Fett. What's not to love? Find us online as well at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's time to activate your inner spy! In From The Cold is now streaming on Netflix, so we sat down with the star and the showrunner. Margarita Levieva (Jenny) and Adam Glass (Showrunner/Creator) talk to us about why "women of a certain age" can kick ass too, why Madrid was such a great setting for the show and so much more. Plus, Margarita talks about those crazy fight scenes that she was a part of. WATCH IN FROM THE COLD, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! There are a couple of other things you should be watching, too. Hear our review of the first few episodes of The Legend of Vox Machina from Prime Video and The Ice Age Adventrues of Buck Wild from Disney+. We also talk about the upcoming Mortal Kombat sequel, a couple of very different trailers and ask if it's time to say goodbye to the Arrowverse. Plus, hear our choice for a Peacemaker spinoff series! There's a lot to love about this week's show. Make sure you find us as well at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Since he's not destroying the Earth, he might as well save it. Resident Alien begins Season 2 on SYFY this coming Wednesday, and we're bringing the cast back on the podcast to give you the inside scoop! You'll hear from Alan Tudyk (Harry), Corey Reynolds (Sheriff Mike), Sara Tomko (Asta), Alice Wetterlund (D'Arcy) and Chris Sheridan (EP/Showrunner) talking about what might be different this season, what characters you might see more of and if Harry's secret is still save. WATCH RESIDENT ALIEN STARTING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26TH ON SYFY! We're also talking a bit of anime this week with Ian Sinclair and Jordan Dash Cruz. Hear about the upcoming U.S. release of Sign A Bit Of Harmony. Find out why the movie is about way more than just the music, the bonds of friendship, some of the crazy characters and so much more. Plus, find out if the guys were prepared to sing or not! SING A BIT OF HARMONY IS AVAILABLE IN THEATERS STARTING ON JANUARY 23RD! We're not stopping there because we still have to talk about the title of the new Lord of the Rings series, the Moon Knight trailer and why DC Comics is killing the Justice League. You can also find out what we thought of the new Peacock animated series, Supernatual Academy. All that and so much more! You can also find out more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week's show is going to be spotless! We're joined by Elodie Yung and Martha Millan from Fox's new hit series, The Cleaning Lady. They talk about the many interesting aspects of the series, characters pushing the limits in entering morally grey areas and much more. Plus, find out why these two have so much fun together both on and off of the set. You might even get a few hints at future episodes! WATCH THE CLEANING LADY MONDAY NIGHTS AT 9PM ON FOX! We also know that Peacemaker premiered on HBO Max this week. That's one of the reason that Alison Araya is joining us! She talks to us about her experience on the set, working with John Cena and James Gunn and also gives us a bit of info on her character Amber. She also talks to us about another show she's a part of this week, Brazen on Netflix. You won't want to miss either one! PEACEMAKER IS NOW STREAMING ON HBO MAX AND BRAZEN IS NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! Nerd news returns this week to look at another expansion to the Arrowverse with David Ramsey at the helm. There's also news about The Batman and more disappointment for Pixar. You can also hear our reviews of the Superman & Lois Season 2 premiere and the series premiere of Naomi, both from The CW. We also talk about the trailers for KIMI and The Bob's Burgers Movie, so it's a jam packed show once again. You can also find us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

When you are celebrating a milestone, you want to have a hero by your side. It's our 400th episode and we're headed to the Bat Cave! Javicia Leslie joins us to talk about the third season of Batwoman. We take a deep dive into what the show has accomplished so far, how crazy things have gotten (and will get) in Season 3, the Ryan Wilder/Alice dynamic and much more. Plus, will Javicia spill any info about Ryan and Sophie? Listen to find out! THE MIDSEASON PREMIERE FOR SEASON 3 OF BATWOMAN BEGINS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12TH ON THE CW! We also make our return to the comics world this week! Creator Juni Ba joins the show this week to talk about his new Image Comics story, Monkey Meat. We talk about how he came up with the idea for this crazy world, the unique character designs and much more. Plus, does the Monkey Meat company mean more than we might think? Find out why this is a unique story perfect for your pull box! MONKEY MEAT #1 IS NOW AVAILABLE WHEREVER COMICS ARE SOLD! Our big show doesn't end there. We also have a full review of Season 4 of Cobra Kai, and a the premiere of a new Fox series, The Cleaning Lady. Plus, we got back and finally give our review of Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Thank you for helping up celebrate 400 episodes of talking about the things that we love! You can always find more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's time to kick off the New Year...literally! The ultimate battle for the Valley is on in Season 4 of Cobra Kai, but could there be a secret weapon? We're talking to Griffin Santopietro who plays Anthony LaRusso on the show. He'll tell us about what's different for Anthony this season, what it was like working with some of the legacy character on the show and the LaRusso family dynamic. Maybe even some fashion tips and comic book talk along the way too! SEASON 4 OF COBRA KAI IS NOW STREAMING (12/31) ON NETFLIX! We're back in full force with our reviews this week too. We're dropping spoilers in our reviews of The Matrix Resurrections, The Book of Boba Fett Episode 1 and even the Hawkeye series finale. We also have a couple of things to get off of our chest in the aftermath of Spider-Man: No Way Home and share what we're looking forward to heading into 2022. We didn't forget about The Batman trailer either. Don't miss a minute! You can find us online too at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's that time of year! While you celebrate the holidays with family and friends, we're tallying up our top interview moments of 2021. We had a great time talking to so many amazing guests this year, but we only chose 10 to highlight as our very best! This includes moments with guests from projects like Supergirl, Locke & Key, Batwoman, DC's Legends of Tomorrow and much more! Will yours make the cut? Listen and find out! Thank you so much for all of your support for the podcast over the least year. We hope that you'll keep listening in 2022! You can always find out more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We're celebrating several different holidays at once this week! Christmas is coming up, so we thought we would do something different and talk to the cast and creator of With Love from Prime Video. Hear us talk to Constance Marie, Benito Martinez, Gloria Calderón Kellett, Emeraude Toubia, Rome Flynn, Desmond Chiam, Vincent Rodriguez III, Isis King and Todd Grinnell about this crazy family story, the pressure of the holidays and what makes the series unique. WITH LOVE IS NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO! We also give a spoiler filled review of The Flash's Armageddon finale, dive into the planned Gotham Knights series from The CW and talk about the Fantastic Beasts 3 trailer. Plus, a Zorro return? We cover that and so much more! You can also find us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Who wants to get lost with the Robinson family one more time? The final season of Lost In Space is now streaming on Netflix, and we decided to revisit it a week later with the top members of the creative team. Showrunner and executive producer Zack Estrin joins us, along with fellow executive producers Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. They dive into how they used the time jump to their advantage, the uneasy family dynamic overall and much more. Plus, find out what they say is the big question of the entire season. WATCH LOST IN SPACE NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We stick to space when we review the first episode of Season 6 of The Expanse. There were also a ton of trailers to talk about this week! We break down Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Part One, Superman & Lois Season 2, Sonic 2, Halo and much more. Plus some quick info that you are going to want to know about some upcoming series. Be sure to check us out as well at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

One mission ends while another is just getting started! We're talking to members of two great shows that have premiered this week. First, we're joined by the cast of Netflix's Lost In Space. Hear from Max Jenkins (Will Robinson), Mina Sundwall (Penny Robinson), Molly Perkins (Maureen Robinson), Toby Stephens (John Robinson) and Ignacio Serricchio (Don West) about this final season of the sci-fi epic. Find out how the kids and adults are both dealing with being separated, having to grow up too fast and always having to deal with a crisis. They'll also talk about why three seasons is perfect to tell the show's story. WATCH LOST IN SPACE NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! The premiere of the second season of Alex Rider has also arrived on IMDb TV, so naturally we're talking to Anthony Horowitz, Brenock O'Connor and Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo about what we can expect. Brenock and Ronke talk about how Tom and Jack are trying to help Alex live a more healthy life and how they might become more involved in the spy life. Anthony takes us inside the mind of new villain Damian Cray and the return of a Season 1 villain as well. He also talks about a possible love triangle for Alex, changes made from the book and much more. SEASON 2 OF ALEX RIDER IS NOW STREAMING FOR FREE ON IMDB TV! We also have a review of the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid animated movie from Disney+. This week's nerd news looks at the new Reacher series trailer, fans freaking out about Hawkeye easter eggs, a possible sale of Dark Horse Comics and much more. You can also find us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We're adding a few stars to your Thanksgiving table this year! We're releasing this week's episode early because of all of the great shows and movies releasing today. We'll start out with the third and final season of Hanna from Amazon Prime Video! Get the inside scoop on the final season from series creator David Farr and Dermot Mulroney (John Carmichael). David teases a very different side of Hanna this season, as well as a big showdown with Sandy. Dermot will tell us how Carmichael is dealing with the fallout of Season 2 and who he might have as an ally himself. WATCH SEASON 3 OF HANNA NOW ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO! Also joining us this week is Marina Mazepa from Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City! She brings the fan favorite Lisa Trevor to life in the brand new movie. She talks about how her background in dance and contortionism helped her in the role, how she found the inspiration for the character and much more. Plus, she reveals which Marvel role she would be most excited to play. SEE RESIDENT EVIL: WELCOME TO RACCOON CITY IN THEATERS NOW FROM SONY PICTURES! Don't worry, we didn't forget our reviews. You can also hear us talk about he first two episodes of Hawkeye, and hear some notes from the press conference that we attended. We also review Masters of the Universe Revelation Part 2 and the new Netflix anime series, Super Crooks. Listen and enjoy with your family, and Happy Thanksgiving! Find more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week we talk to the man behind the Mayor! You hear us talk to the cast of Mayor of Kingstown last week, this week we chat with executive producer David Glasser! We talk about some of the biggest surprises from the first two episodes (with spoilers), tease some characters that we have yet to get to know very well and so much more. Plus, find out what moment from the show that we picked up on that David says could be a big key to the season. WATCH MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN EVERY SUNDAY ON PARAMOUNT+! There are also some big reviews that we have to share! We finally get around to sharing our thoughts on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! We also talk about The Flash Season 8 premiere, which kicks of the Armageddon event. Finally we share our opinion on the early episodes of The Wheel of Time from Amazon Prime Video. You can also hear us dive into the latest Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer, talk about some big names eyeing the James Bond role and Star Wars coming home to Dark Horse. We might have a few other items to mix in as well. You can also look for us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week we're taking you inside the prison walls and inside the mind! First, we're talking about the new Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown. Get the inside scoop on the new series as we talk to members of the cast like Jeremy Renner, Diane Wiest, Hugh Dillon, Emma Laird, Taylor Handley & Tobi Bamtefa. They'll tell us about putting the spotlight on a prison town and how that leads to some big family drama. WATCH MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN STARTING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH ON PARAMOUNT+! Last week you heard our interview of the Apple TV+ series, Dr. Brain. This week, we're talking to the cast about the new hit series! You'll hear from director Kim Jee-won, along with cast members Lee Sun-Kyun, Lee You-Young, Park Hee-Soon, Seo Ji-Hye and Lee Jae-Won. We talk a lot about brain syncs and the unique relationships between the characters and Sewon. You'll hear their answers both in English AND Korean! WATCH DR. BRAIN EVERY THURSDAY ON APPLE TV+! We're not done yet! Hear our review of the Supergirl series finale and the new holiday movie, Home Sweet Home Alone. We also talk about some big trailers and fans freaking out again over a Spider-Man: No Way Home story. Sponsored by TrueBill! Go to https://www.truebill.com/nerdy and start saving money by finding and cancelling subscription services. You can also hear more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's time to defend the ranch! We're saddling up for Season 4 of Yellowstone from Paramount Network with two huge guests! Kelsey Asbille joins us to talk about how much of a fight Monica is in store for this season, what's going on with Kacey and how far she'll go to protect her son. We also have Wes Bentley on the show to talk about all of those questions you have about Jamie! Is here behind the attacks? Is he truly the villain? We ask the tough questions for you! WATCH SEASON 4 OF YELLOWSTONE BEGINNING SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7TH ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK! Speaking of Sundays, we're also catching up on The Walking Dead: World Beyond with Anna Khaja. She joins us to talk about the recent big reveals involving Indira, the arrival of Jadis, the loyalty of the Perimeter and so much more. THE FINAL SEASON OF THE WALKING DEAD: WORLD BEYOND IS NOW AIRING ON AMC EVERY SUNDAY AND STREAMING EARLY ON AMC+! We have another guest to put you in a trance this week, as well! Lucie Guest stops by to talk about her role in the Netflix movie, Hypnotic. We talk about the amazing cast, what was so special about Dr. Mead and that horrifying spider scene. WATCH HYPNOTIC, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! Even with all of that, we still managed to squeeze in reviews of the Stargirl Season 2 finale and the Dr. Brain premiere from Apple TV+. We'll also catch you up on the latest nerd news with some trailer talk. Find out more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Why wouldn't we want to spend Halloween at Keyhouse? Once again this week we're talking about Netflix's Locke & Key, this time with the wonderful Genevieve Kang! She talks about playing Jackie on the show, how things changed from Season 1 to Season 2, Jackie's relationship with Tyler and much more. Plus Genevieve talks about how she braves the deep in open water swimming! WATCH SEASON 2 OF LOCKE & KEY NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! Speaking of the deep, author Rick Riordan also joins the show this week to talk about his new book, Daughter of the Deep. He'll tell us why Ana is such a relatable character, why the deep sea is such a great setting for sci-fi stories and what Percy Jackson readers might love about this new story. Speaking of Percy Jackson, he also updates us on the upcoming Disney+ series! DAUGHTER OF THE DEEP IS NOW AVAILABLE FROM DISNEY HYPERION PRESS. We also celebrate the 100th episode of DC's Legends of Tomorrow with a review. You can also hear our review of the Star Trek: Prodigy premiere, as well as the new Netflix movie Hypnotic. We also discuss the Cowboy Bebop trailer, Buzz Lightyear having hair, more triggering on the way from Masters of the Universe: Revelation and plenty more interesting nerd news. Find even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

We're keying in on some of the biggest blockbusters this week! This week's show is kicked off with the cast and producers of Netflix's Locke & Key! Connor Jessup (Tyler), Darby Stanchfield (Nina), Griffin Gluck (Gabe), Hallea Jones (Eden), Carlton Cuse (EP/Director) and Meredith Averill (EP/Writer) all join us to talk about what to expect from Season 2 of the series. We talk new keys, supernatural secrets and even a plea to see The Splattering from start to finish! WATCH SEASON 2 OF LOCKE & KEY NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We also head up to the surface of NBC's La Brea with Zyra Gorecki. She talks to us about Izzy's guilt, who she can trust on the surface, how she would fair in the pit and much more. Plus, hear about her amazing work with an organization helping below the knee amputees get the help that they need. WATCH LA BREA TUESDAY NIGHTS ON NBC! It's also another triple review week as we dig into the Dune movie, the animated Injustice movie adaptation and the Season 3 finale of Titans. We also look back at DC FanDome and have a quick chat about the Uncharted movie trailer. (NOTE: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided us with a free copy of Injustice for review. All opinions expressed are our own.) You can also learn more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Great White has hit the Cape! Season 2 of Hightown comes to Starz this Sunday, October 17th and we're getting the scoop from some key members of the cast. You'll hear from Dohn Norwood and Atkins Estimond about the different challenges for Alan and Osito as the season starts. You'll also hear from James Badge Dale about Ray's obsession with Renee and his quest to get his badge back. There are plenty of more teases as well! WATCH SEASON 2 OF HIGHTOWN THIS SUNDAY ON STARZ! We also have a MASSIVE quadruple review week! We'll share our thoughts on new seasons of Batwoman, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, I Know What You Did Last Summer and Ghosts. You can also find out how we feel about Tom Holland possibly leaving Spider-Man, Adam Warlock casting news and our reaction to the Alex Rider Season 2 trailer! Find out more about our show as well at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

The art of the grift continues! The remaining episodes of Season 1 of Leverage: Redemption have finally arrived on IMDb TV. We celebrate by bringing some cast members back to the show, and the producers! Hear Gina Bellman and Aleyse Shannon talk about the response from hardcore Leverage fans, what is in store for these next eight episodes and who the best hacker on the team really is. Producers Dean Devlin and Kate Rorick also talk to us about the return of RIZ Security, the show's amazing guest stars and maybe even some Season 2 plans. WATCH LEVERAGE: REDEMPTION FOR FREE NOW ON IMDB TV! It's another big review week as well, now that we finally got a chance to see Free Guy. We also tackle Night of the Animated Dead and the new Netflix series, A Tale Dark & Grimm. We also discuss the House of the Dragon trailer, the oddity surrounding the Hotel Transylvania 4 release and a double dose of Legends of Tomorrow news! Get so much more by going to https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Are you ready for a miracle? Midnight Mass is still one of the most talked about series on Netflix, so we're here to talk about it with one of the stars. Crystal Balint joins us this week to discuss playing Dolly on the show. What's it like being the mayor's wife? She also talks about Dolly's relationship with her daughter, first impressions of Father Paul and how crazy the show got at the end. Plus, she teases yet another project with Mike Flanagan coming up! WATCH MIDNIGHT MASS, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! Speaking of stuff you should watch, you can hear our reviews of The Addams Family 2 and the series premiere of La Brea. We also talk about a Willy Wonka prequel that no one asked for, a busy December for your entertainment calendar and an intriguing new Peacock series. Plus, our comic book reviews are back! Find more on us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's our official Fall TV 2021 Kickoff show! We always look forward to this time of year, and we're going to cover it all for you. To start, hear from the cast of Goliath from Amazon Prime Video! The final season is here and we'll hear all about it from Billy Bob Thornton, Nina Arianda, Jena Malone, Tania Raymonde and Brandon Scott about this intense case dealing with the opioid epidemic. Plus how some cast members feel about saying goodbye to the show. SEASON 4 OF GOLIATH IS NOW STREAMING ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO! We're also joined by Arif Zahir, who is the new voice of Cleveland Brown on Family Guy! Find out how he went from a streamer to playing one of animation's most beloved voices. He'll also talk about why he loves the show so much, who his most hilarious scenes are with and some other projects that he has coming up. SEASON 21 OF FAMILY GUY PREMIERES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH ON FOX! We also have reviews of the Season 3 premiere of Doom Patrol and Star Wars: Visions. You'll also hear our thoughts on Daniel Craig's James Bond comments, trailers for I Know What You Did Last Summer, Muppet's Haunted Mansion and Finch. Plus, WHO is going to be the voice of Mario in his upcoming movie!? You won't want to miss how fired up we are this week! Hear even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

There's a new Guardian of National City! This week we talk to Azie Tesfai, who plays Kelly Olsen on Supergirl. We talk to her about writing this week's episode, and Kelly's huge role. We also discuss her big Guardian moment, working with David Ramsey and Kelly's relationship with Alex. WATCH SUPERGIRL EVERY TUESDAY AT 9PM ON THE CW! We also have something spooky for middle grade readers. Author Lori Lee joins us to talk about Pahua and The Soul Stealer. She tells us about why her hero is so relatable, the rich use of Hmong culture in the story and some of her favorite characters. GET YOUR COPY OF PAHUA AND THE SOUL STEALER NOW, FROM DISNEY HYPERION AND RICK RIORDAN PRESENTS, WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD! That's not all! We also review the first episode of the Y: The Last Man series, talk about that big Hawkeye series trailer, Hayley Atwell joining the Tomb Raider series and a lot more. Plus, we find ANOTHER Jeff Lemire comic to review. You can also find us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Who wants to share the power with us? This week we're talking about the new He-Man & The Masters of the Universe series with Rob David (Showrunner, Exec. Producer) and Jeff Matsuda (Co-Executive Producer). Hear them talk about this new take on these classic characters, why this show is great for both adults and kids and some of the surprises changes that we might see. Plus we get the origin of the name Ram Ma'am! WATCH HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 16TH ON NETFLIX! Speaking of Netflix, we also say our final goodbye to Lucifer this week. We also chat a bit about The Matrix Resurrections trailer, as well as trailers for The Wheel of Time and Injustice. You can also hear us bring some big opinions about Venom: Let There Be Carnage once again shifting dates. We even have some comics talk too! You can also find more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Season 2 of See is well underway on Apple TV+! This week, we get some great insight into what makes the show possible from Co-Producer and Blindness Consultant Joe Strechay! Joe talks to us about how he works with both sighted and non-sighted characters, how this season will add different elements to the characters and much more. Plus he gives us some great info on what might be in store for your favorite characters. WATCH SEE EVERY FRIDAY ON APPLE TV+! We also enter the world of the Yakuza with director Vincente Amorim of Yakuza Princess. He talks about how setting the film in Sao Paolo adds something unique to the story, what makes his main character so strong and even how a very special blade could be considered a character all it's own. Plus, hear about the unique journey for both this film and the graphic novel that it is based on. WATCH YAKUZA PRINCESS NOW, IN THEATERS AND VIDEO ON DEMAND! We also give the latest update on DC FanDome, share a review of Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms and find out who makes it out alive in the first issue of a Marvel Comics story from Tom Taylor. We also couldn't resist talking about Poison Ivy coming to Batwoman and some other nerd news tidbits. To hear even more from us, go to https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

What will we do without the Batman? We'll find out next year when Gotham Knights is released, in a game that features the Bat Family. We have one of the member on the show this week, Sloane Morgan Siegel, who plays Tim Drake. He talks about how he approached the role, who he loves to interact with inside the Bat Family team and we try to get more info about Gotham Knights! Plus, Sloane is a huge comic book and action figure guy, so expect a lot of talk about DC Comics and Transformers. GOTHAM KNIGHTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 2022 FROM WB GAMES MONTREAL! It was a BIG week for Nerd News, so you know that we're talking about the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer. We also talk about the next Arrowverse crossover, another DC Film coming to HBO Max and some other interesting trailers as well. Plus we have reviews of both The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf and the Season 6 midseason premiere of Supergirl. Throw in some comic book reviews, and other thoughts, and it's another BIG show! Get more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

From the high seas to the eerie estate. This week we're talking about the new EPIX series Chapelwaite with executive producers Donald De Line, Jason and Peter Filardi! We'll ask them about taking on this Stephen King story, the perception surrounding the Boone family and why Charles Boone could be the one to break the curse. Plus find out their favorite episodes of this season. WATCH CHAPELWAITE BEGINNING SUNDAY, AUGUST 22ND ON EPIX! We're also stepping back into the ring to talk about Heels from Starz. This week we're joined by Mary McCormick (Willie), Chris Bauer (Wild Bill), James Harrison (Apocalypse) and Allen Maldonado (Rooster) to talk about what's in store for us the rest of this season. WATCH HEELS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9PM ON STARZ AND ON THE STARZ APP! Another guest joining us this week is writer Ricky Mammone. He'll talk about his new Image Comics series, Second Chances. Find out why the book has such an appropriate title, how French New Wave inspired the book and the noir style of the art. Plus get some inside info on characters like Leblanc, Miss Nobody and more! ISSUE 1 OF SECOND CHANCES IS AVAILABLE NOW AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK SHOP AND DIGITAL RETAILERS! Plus we have the triumphant return of Nerd News this week to talk about Anthony Mackie returning as Cap, a big character added to the Black Panther sequel, a new He-Man trailer and much more! We also dive into the Superman & Lois Season 1 finale with plenty of spoilers! Don't miss a minute! You can also find out more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Maybe our most packed show ever! We'll start off by jumping into the ring with the new Starz series, Heels! Joining us to talk about the series are Michael Waldron (Exec. Producer/Creator), Mike O'Malley (Showrunner), Alison Luff (Staci Spade) and Kelli Berglund (Crystal Tyler). They'll talk about the show's roots in pro wrestling, the family drama behind it and how the women are very much at center stage in this story as well. WATCH HEELS BEGINNING SUNDAY AT 9PM ON STARZ! Next we turn our attention to hitting the big time with the Netflix limited series, Brand New Cherry Flavor. Hear from Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion (Exec. Producers, Writers, Showrunners) about adapting this mind bending story, why Rosa Salazar was perfect as Lisa Nova and what is up with those kittens! WATCH BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We also have a few laughs this week talking about Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens ahead of the Season 2 premiere on Comedy Central. BD Wong (Wally) and Teresa Hsiao (Co-Creator, Showrunner) about what changes are ahead for Season 2, if we'll see more from Wally and Brenda, what it's like working with the amazing Lori Tann Chin and much more! SEASON 2 OF AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH ON COMEDY CENTRAL! That's not all! We're breaking from our traditional format to offer you some of the biggest and best reviews of the week. Hear our thoughts on Marvel's What If?, the Season 2 premiere of DC's Stargirl, the Season 3 premiere of Titans and even the animated Batman: The Long Halloween Part 2 movie. Consider this week our own summer blockbuster! Make sure you also check us out at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

There's no line for this ride. We're going back to revisit Disney's Jungle Cruise with one of the stars, Veronia Falcon. She talks about playing Trader Sam in the Disney adventure, what it was like to update the character, the costume design and so much more. Plus we'll ask her if we could be seeing more Jungle Cruise stories from Disney at some point. DISNEY'S JUNGLE CRUISE IS IN THEATERS NOW AND ON DISNEY+ WITH PREMIERE ACCESS. Also joining us this week is author Tehlor Kay Mejia. She's talking to us all about her new book, Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares. We'll ask her about what's going on with Pao and Dante, which characters fans are most protective of and much more. Plus, you'll hear about an adaptation that's already in the works! PAOLA SANTIAGO AND THE FOREST OF NIGHTMARES IS NOW AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD! We'll also share our spoiler free review of The Suicide Squad, talk about Season 2 of Short Circuit from Disney+, the casting of the lead in the Blue Beetle movie and so much more. Hear more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Get ready to get your Hanna-Barbera fix! Jellystone! is now streaming on HBO Max and we're chatting with the guy who's been there since the beginning. C.H. Greenblatt joins us to talk about some of his favorite characters from years past, updating them for a new generation and what to expect from the series as a whole. WATCH JELLYSTONE! SEASON 1 ON HBO MAX! We also share our spoiler free review of the Jungle Cruise movie, with some notes from a press conference that we attended. You can also hear our thoughts on the Scarlett Johansson/Disney lawsuit, some interesting trailers from the past week and the end of the Matt Ryan as Constantine era. Sponsored by Upstart. Go to https://www.upstart.com/nerdy to get a quote for your personal loan today and get on the path to financial freedom. Get even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Who wants to live off the grid on Mars? We talk to Wyatt Rockefeller about his new film Settlers from IFC Films. The director talks about trying to bring realism to humans living on the planet, the performances of amazing actors like Brooklynn Prince and Nell Tiger Free, who the true villain of the film is and much more. Plus find out if there could be more to the story coming! SEE SETTLERS IN THEATERS AND ON DEMAND NOW FROM IFC FILMS. We also have a couple of big reviews this week, starting with the highly anticipated Masters of the Universe: Revelation! We'll also share some quotes from a press conference we attended for the series. You can also hear our review of the new Prime Video movie, Jolt! We also share our thoughts on the recent Batgirl casting, trailers for Dune, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf and more. Plus, more comic book reviews! Hear more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

They have to move on before you can move out. The Roman Agency is here to sell the houses with uninvited guests on SurrealEstate and the cast is here with us this week to talk about it. Hear Tim Rozon and Sarah Levy talk about this unique series, what they love about their characters and how they work together. Plus hear our early thoughts on the premiere episode. WATCH SURREALESTATE FRIDAY NIGHT AT 10PM ON SYFY! We also have the cast and creative team behind Power Book III: Raising Kanan on the show to talk about this very important prequel. You'll hear from Mekai Curtis (Kanan), Patina Miller (Raq), Omar Epps (Det. Howard), Hailey Kilgore (Jukebox), London Brown (Marvin), Malcolm M. Mays (Lou-Lou), Sascha Penn (Showrunner, Creator) and Courtney Kemp (Executive Producer, Character Creator). Find out who runs the streets, about taking the show back to the 90s and why family is a big part of the story. WATCH POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN SUNDAYS AT 8PM ON STARZ! You know that's not all, because we still have to talk about the Loki Season 1 finale WITH SPOILERS! We also talk about the big news from The Walking Dead, the Titans Season 3 trailer, the interesting Emmy nominations that were announced and so much more. Plus we review to BIG comics this week! Get even more by going to https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's time to grift for the greater good! This week we're talking to the cast of Leverage Redemption from IMDb TV. Joining us this week are Gina Bellman (Sophie Devereaux), Noah Wyle (Harry Wilson), Christina Cane (Eliot Spencer), Beth Riesgraf (Parker) and Aleyse Shannon (Breanna Casey). The returning cast talking about returning to the show after such a long time the new cast members talk about joining such an established series. Hear about what to expect this season, the fun vibe created by the show and why the perspective of the team has changed a bit. WATCH LEVERAGE REDEMPTION NOW STREAMING ON IMDB TV! We also have a very special addition of What We're Reading this week. We're joined by the author of the Disney Villains series, Serena Valentino. She talks about why these villains are so fun to write and how she approaches their story. She also talks about the latest book in the series, Cold Hearted, which brings the story of Cinderella's Lady Tremaine to life. Plus, will you see Cinderella herself differently after reading this? You'll have to read to find out! GET COLD HEARTED WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD! We also talk about Marvel Studios and DC Films skipping Comic-Con, some new trailers including Marvel's What If and Kevin Feige talking about the end of long MCU contracts. We also have a spoiler free review of the new Netflix anime series, RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness. Find even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week, we're being extra positive! Once again we talk about Hulu's latest movie False Positive, this time with director John Lee. Find out how the story came about with Ilana Glazer, how John's own life experiences helped him tell this story, how they crafted Pierce Brosnan's performance as Dr. Hindle and much more. Plus, he has some great insights on Lucy's journey throughout the movie. WATCH FALSE POSITIVE NOW ON HULU! We also have another amazing talent from the voiceover world on the show this week! Krizia Bajos joins us to talk about her amazing work in things like The Sims, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Cyberpunk 2077 and more. She even tells us about an upcoming Boss Baby project that she's super excited about. Make sure you also support What The Vox and learn more about the amazing voices behind the characters that you love. It's also a big review week this week. Get our early review of Marvel Studios' Black Widow, a spoiler free review of The Tomorrow War which just dropped on Amazon and the return of our comic book reviews. Plus we talk about the trailers for Foundation, Chapelwaite and Jolt, along with some big casting news for The Flash. Throw in some Ponies and we've got ourselves a show! Find out more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's another huge week filled with top notch guests! We start by talking about the final season of Bosch with the man himself, Titus Welliver! He talks about thinking he was saying goodbye to the show while shooting during a pandemic, how personal this final case will be for Harry, his close relationship with his daughter and much more. Plus, nobody dives into the mind of Harry Bosch like Titus, so you'll love hearing him talk about this incredible character. STREAM THE FINAL SEASON OF BOSCH RIGHT NOW ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO! Next up, we're talking about Motherland: Fort Salem and taking a deeper look at Season 2 with series creator Eliot Laurence. We talk about some of the biggest moments from the Season 2 premiere including what's going on with Tally, Anacostia going rogue, the pressure being put on Alder and much more. Eliot also teases a look at some of the new characters we'll see and the motives of the Camarilla. WATCH MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM EVERY TUESDAY ON FREEFORM AND NEXT DAY ON HULU! Speaking of Hulu, we also have Zainab Jah from Hulu's next big movie release, False Positive. She talks about her mysterious character of Grace Singleton, how the film deals with the pressure on women to get pregnant and the eerie tone of this psychological thriller. WATCH FALSE POSITIVE, NOW STREAMING ON HULU! If that wasn't enough we still have a spoiler filled review of Batman: The Long Halloween Part One, some Supernatural spinoff drama, a new Transformers movie in the works and a couple of very interesting trailers. This is one of those weeks where you won't to miss a second! Sponsored by HelloFresh and Care/Of! Go to https://hellofresh.com/nerdy14 and use code nerdy14 for up to 14 free meals! Go to https://www.takecareof.com to take their quiz and use code nerdy50 to get 50% off your order of personalized vitamins and supplements. Get even more at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

The enemy of my enemy could be a witch's best friend. We're getting ready for Season 2 of Motherland: Fort Salem on Freeform with a trio of top witches on both sides. Hear our conversation with Amalia Holm (Scylla), Demetria McKinney (Anacostia) and Lyne Renee (General Alder) about what's coming up this season. We'll talk about whether the Army and the Spree can join forces, Anacostia being a bit of a rebel and the walls closing in on Alder. Plus Amalia drops some interesting insight into where the Scylla and Anacostia dynamic goes from here. WATCH MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM WHEN SEASON 2 PREMIERES TUESDAY, JUNE 22ND ON FREEFORM AND NEXT DAY ON HULU! You didn't think we'd just stop talking about Sweet Tooth though, did you? Aliza Vellani joins the show this week to talk about the story of the Singh family. She talks to us about Adi and Rani's relationship, turning back the clock on the world, working with a amazing team on the series and much more. Plus, is there a Ms. Marvel connection here somewhere? You'll have to hear the hilarious story to believe it! Oh yeah, watch Sweet Tooth on Netflix! We also have a spoiler free review of Disney and Pixar's Luca, as well as a double DC review to celebrate a new Supergirl story and the return of Milestone. There are also a couple of DC TV trailers to talk about, Manifest searching for a new home and much more. Get even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

One way or another, we'll get to the bottom of the dirty little secrets. We're jam packed with great guests this week, including a bit of a True Blood reunion! Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer join us to talk about their latest project, Flack from Amazon Prime Video. Anna talks about her character Robyn's addiction issues, how such a serious show is able to work in some humor and how they try to make the story true to life. Stephen also talks about directing his wife in a couple of episodes this season, how they approach putting this story together and more. WATCH SEASON 2 OF FLACK NOW STREAMING ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO! We also look for the facts in the second season of the Apple TV+ series, Home Before Dark. We talk to the on screen father/daughter team of Brooklynn Prince and Jim Sturgess. They tell us what makes that bond between Hilde and Matt so special, what new challenges they might face this season and more. We also talk to co-creator Dana Fox about bringing a new mystery to this season, a change in the Lisko family dynamic and much more. WATCH SEASON 2 OF HOME BEFORE DARK NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+. You didn't think we forgot about Loki did you? Hear our SPOILER FILLED review of the first episode, including notes from a press conference that we attended for the show. We also recap Netflix Geeked Week with news about Masters of the Universe Revelation, Stranger Things, The Sandman, Transformers War For Cybertron, Locke & Key, Shadow & Bone and a ton more. Plus our thoughts on the Batwing reveal and a new Lord of the Rings movie on the horizon. Sponsored by Green Chef. Go to https://www.greenchef.com/90nerdy to get $90 off your order plus FREE SHIPPING! Get more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's time to see if we can survive The Great Crumble. Sweet Tooth is now streaming on Netflix, and we are celebrating by talking to it's two biggest stars! Christian Convery (Gus/Sweet Tooth) and Nonso Anozie (Jeppard/Big Man) join us this week to talk about this unlikely pair. They'll tell us what they might be able to learn about each other, how dangerous the world of Sweet Tooth actually is and so much more. Plus we toss around some ideas for a team name for them both! WATCH SWEET TOOTH, NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! We're also joined by another guest to talk about a new story from Marvel Press! New York Times bestselling author Mackenzi Lee joins the show to talk about her new book Gamora & Nebula: Sisters In Arms. She talks about telling the story of a younger Gamora and Nebula, about their sibling rivalry and this dirty world that they are exploring. We also talk about those mystery characters and easter eggs! GAMORA & NEBULA: SISTERS IN ARMS IS NOW AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE BOOKS AND EBOOKS ARE SOLD! We also have a review of the Disney animated short Us Again, we break down the unfortunate news about Jupiter's Legacy and bring back our comic book reviews! Plus, why does Ryder look so weird in the trailer for Paw Patrol: The Movie? We'll discuss that and so much more! Sponsored this week by Storyworth. Go to https://www.storyworth.com/downandnerdy for $10 off your first order and give a great gift for Father's Day! Get more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

How about a little history on Memorial Day weekend? We're talking about a lesser known World War II story told in American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally. We're talking to Meadow Williams (Mildred Gillars) & Swen Temmel (Billy Owen) about a woman who was once the most hated in America. They talk about what Mildred went through, the perception of her before and after filming and how the movie is a firsthand account from Billy Owen himself. Plus, they talk about working with the legendary Al Pacino! AMERICAN TRAITOR: THE TRIAL OF AXIS SALLY IS AVAILABLE NOW IN SELECT THEATERS AND ON DEMAND! It's a VERY busy week for reviews! We share spoiler free reviews of Cruella, Lucifer Season 5B and Amazon's Panic. We also discuss Amazon's purchase of MGM, the stunning Star Wars statements from JJ Abrams, some turmoil from The CW upfronts and much more! It's a show so jam packed with nerdy goodness, we had to supersize it! Sponsored by HelloFresh! Go to https://hellofresh.com/nerdy12 and use code nerdy12 to get 12 free meals that can be ready in 30 minutes or less. Find out even more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Does this voice sound familiar? If you've watched anything in animation or played any games in the last several years, you've probably heard Jennifer Hale. The legendary voiceover actress joins us this week to talk about her amazing career and a new initiative that she is a part of. She talks to us about Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and some of her other great work. Plus find out how you can support the voiceover community as part of the What The Vox initiative. MASS EFFECT: LEGENDARY EDITION IS AVAILABLE NOW! RATCHET & CLANK: RIFT APART WILL BE AVAILABLE JUNE 11TH! Speaking of animation, we have a new Batman and a new Superman animated series coming up! We talk about both of those, what's coming up in the DC animated movie universe, big animation news from Boom! Studios and much more. Plus, we weigh in on the new Wednesday Addams casting news. We also review a couple of big new comics and the Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. series from Hulu. This week's show is packed with animation goodness! Learn more about us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

It's all come down to this! The final season of Castlevania is now streaming on Netflix and we have the most amazing trio of guests to talk about it! We start by talking to executive producer Kevin Kolde. He talks about the show's amazing fans, what new characters we'll be meeting this season, how he feels about Carmilla and so much more. We're also talking to directors Sam and Adam Deats. They talk about the amazing visuals that were brought to this final season, the lighthearted moments with Trevor and Sypha, a chance at happy endings and much more. WATCH CASTLEVANIA SEASON 4 NOW ON NETFLIX! There are also plenty of trailers to talk about this week, including Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Panic and Home Before Dark. We'll also review the latest DC Animated movie Justice Society: World War II, share some thoughts on the first look at the new Master of the Universe animated series and even drop some news about another Psych movie. Don't worry, we didn't forget about the comics! Hear even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week's show is both fire AND legendary! We start off by talking to Rochelle Neil (Bonfire Annie) and Vinnie Heaven (Nimble) from The Nevers. Find out what they say about the unique chemistry between their two characters, where their allegiances lie and plenty of teases of what's to come. Plus you won't want to miss our hilarious talk about who has the best hat game on the show! WATCH THE NEVERS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9PM ET ON HBO AND HBO MAX! Next we chat with Adam Tsekhman, who plays Gary on DC's Legends of Tomorrow. When did he find out that Gary was an alien? We'll ask him that plus he talks about where Gary could fit into Ava and Sarah's wedding, how much we'll find out about his alien past and how the glasses work so well at hiding his identity. Plus we'll talk about Gary's most famous scene ever (yes, THAT scene!) WATCH DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT AT 8PM ET ON THE CW AND NEXT DAY ON THE CW APP! We won't stop there, because we still have to review both Star Wars: The Bad Batch and Netflix's Jupiter's Legacy for you! We also talk about Lady Killer coming to the screen, Red Sonja finally being cast, that mysterious Stranger Things Season 4 teaser and much more! Sponsored this week by Green Chef and Storyworth! Go to https://www.greenchef.com/nerdy90 and use code nerdy90 for $90 off of your first order! Go to https://www.storyworth.com/downandnerdy to get $10 off of your order of the perfect gift for Mother's Day from Storyworth! Also be sure to check us out at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Big stars and a ton of revenge on the show this week! We start by hearing from the cast and director of Tom Clancy's Without Remorse. Hear from Michael B. Jordan, Jodi Turner-Smith, Lauren London, Brett Gelman and director Stefano Sollima about this action packed thriller. Hear about some of the incredible stunts and great insight into all of the characters. WATCH TOM CLANCY'S WITHOUT REMORSE, NOW STREAMING ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO! We also dive back into The Nevers with one of the most important women at the Orphanage. Elizabeth Berrington joins us to talk about playing Lucy Best. She talks about the shocking events of last week's episode, what we know about Lucy's tragic backstory and her role within the group. Plus she teases something big for this week's episode as well! WATCH THE NEVERS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9PM ON HBO AND HBO MAX! There's plenty more where that came from! Get our SPOILER FILLED review of the Mortal Kombat movie. We also share thoughts on trailers for Season 4 of Castlevania, Sweet Tooth, The Tomorrow War and the Teen Titans GO!/DC Super Hero Girls crossover. There's also more trouble for the Master of the Universe movie, DC FanDome returning at a very interesting time and much more nerd news to discuss. Sponsored this week by HelloFresh! Go to https://hellofresh.com/nerdy12 and use code nerdy12 to get 12 free meals to feed you and your family! Find more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

If you want to know someone's secrets, we have just the guest for you! This week we talk to Ella Smith who plays Desirée Blodget on The Nevers. She talks to us about her character's debut in last week's episode, that crucial scene between Amalia and Inspector Mundi, Desirée's parenting style and much more. Plus she teases what's going to be coming up in this week's HUGE third episode. WATCH THE NEVERS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9PM ON HBO AND HBO MAX. We also have a review of the season finale of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and the first season of Netflix's Shadow And Bone, both spoiler free! You can also hear our thoughts on the trailers for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. Plus we talk about Emilia Clark joining the comics world, a new direction for Superman at DC and a lot more. Hear more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

This week's show is standing tall with THREE big interviews. None bigger than the tallest member of the Touched! Anna Devlin joins the show this week to talk about playing Primrose on The Nevers. Find out how the effects team made her larger than life, Anna takes us inside the mind of Primrose and the challenges of her turn at her age. We also talk about what other abilities that she might want to have if she could choose. WATCH THE NEVERS SUNDAYS AT 9PM ON HBO AND HBO MAX! We also chat with director Dominic Cooke this week about The Courier. He talks about bringing this virtually unknown Cold War story to the screen, working with Benedict Cumberbatch and Merab Ninidze and the early days of the CIA. Plus we also talk sequel potential! WATCH THE COURIER, NOW AVAILABLE VIA PREMIUM ON DEMAND, AND IN THEATERS! Finally, we're joined by the Ghost Brothers themselves, Dalen Spratt and Juwan Mass! The guys talk about their newest show, Ghost Brothers: Lights Out, which premieres on Discovery+ this Saturday. They also tell us some great ghost stories from their past, how they became friends and how the show came together. Plus, Dalen gives us some EXCLUSIVE information about what could have been this season! GHOST BROTHERS: LIGHTS OUT IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON DISCOVER+. You think that's it? We have more! Hear a spoiler filled review of the Painkiller soft pilot, a couple of very interesting comics from Marvel and DC, along with some big RESIDENT EVIL news. Plus, everyone else gave their Fantastic 4 fan casting, so we share ours. It's an hour jam packed with nerdy goodness! Need even more? Go to https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com