Down And Nerdy Podcast

Before they embark on their trip to San Diego for SDCC, the guys sit down with Writer Sholly Fisch! They discuss his new "Mighty Mouse" series, working with 2D and 3D animation, and other things! James and Nick also review "Spider-Man: Homecoming," go over Emmy nominations, and other nerdy topics! Issues one and two of "Mighty Mouse" are on sale now!

Castlevania is now streaming on Netflix. To celebrate its release, Nick and James sit down with Executive Producer Adi Shankar! They discuss the show's aesthetics, Adi's memorable meeting with Todd McFarlane, and more! James and Nick also discuss the new Godzilla anime, John Carpenter's new deal with Universal, and more!

This week the guys swing into action, as they sit down with Jona Xiao from Spider-Man: Homecoming! They discuss superhero mentors, Jona's secret character, piggy back rides, and more! James and Nick also review Transformers: The Last Knight, discuss Nintendo's announcement of the SNES Classic, and more! Spider-Man: Homecoming arrives in theaters July 7th! Production Note: The interview with Jona was recorded a couple weeks ago, and prior to its release, we received word that she had been cut from the film. We decided to still run it because it was a great interview, and we wanted our listeners to hear it!

Coming off their coverage of E3, the guys are joined by Writer of BOOM! Studios' "Destroyer" Victor LaValle! They discuss Victor's take on the Frankenstein monster, what pet peeves Victor has when it comes to the horror genre, and more! Nick and James also pay tribute to Adam West, discuss Ron Howard taking over the Han Solo spinoff film, and other nerdy topics of discussion! Issues one and two of Destroyer are available now, and issue three will be release July 19th.

E3 2017 is over! With the conferences wrapped up, James and Nick discuss all of the big news and games that were released to gamers worldwide. Including the return of Metroid, the reveal of Xbox One X, and what they thought of each conference overall. Who impressed? Who disappointed? What made Nick cry for the X show in a row? Listen and find out!

This week the guys are joined by Jody LeHeup who is the co-writer of "Shirtless Bear Fighter" from Image Comics! They discuss how the series was created, the war on bearror, and what to expect in future issues. Nick and James also give their review of "Wonder Woman," discuss "Batman" 24's surprise ending, and other comic book related news. Issue one of "Shirtless Bear Fighter" will be available June 21st!

With the iconic release of Wonder Woman's first film, the guys sit down and discuss her road to the big screen, history, societal impact, and more! Nick and James also discuss the season finale of FOX's "Lucifer", the return of "Animaniacs," and other news within nerd and geek culture!

This week the guys sit down with Editor-In-Chief of Valiant Comics Warren Simons! They discuss Valiant's current an upcoming lineup of comics, Warren's thoughts on their upcoming cinematic universe, and more! James and Nick also discuss the "Arrowverse" finales, Tom Hardy as Venom, Universal's Dark Universe, and other nerdy topics of discussion! Keep up to date with everything Valiant has going on by visiting their website www.valiantentertainment.com!

Tidewater Comicon 2017 has passed, and the guys were in attendance! Hear them catch up with past guests including Writer Robert Venditti and The Flash's Violett Beane, as well as other people within the comics and entertainment industry! Also hear about what else went down at the Virginia Beach Convention Center during the con!

The season finale of NBC's Blindspot is May 17th, and this week Luke Mitchell is BACK as he joins the guys to talk about it, his character Roman, and more! James and Nick also review Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2, discuss the Hellboy reboot, Judge Dredd coming to TV, and other major nerd news and notes! Watch Blindspot Wednesday's at 8pm on NBC!

This week the guys sit down with Kevin Eastman the Co-Creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! They discuss the legacy of the property, a new IDW event in August, sewer waffles, and more! James and Nick also discuss the pilot episode of Starz's American Gods, Eisner Award nominees and snubs, and a plethora of trailers! Issue sixty-nine of TMNT is available now, and be sure to check out what Kevin is doing with Traveling Stories!

This week the guys sit down with Josh Segarra (Adrian Chase/Prometheus) from "Arrow"! They discuss how Adrian was able to break Oliver Queen, what makes Prometheus so dangerous, fantasy wrestling matches, and more! James and Nick also breakdown the return of "Gotham," DC Entertainment's new streaming service, and other nerdy topics! Watch "Arrow" Wednesday's at 8pm on The CW!

This week the guys sit down with Camren Bicondova from "Gotham" on FOX! They discuss Selina Kyle's evolution, the fight to control the city, dancing, and more. James and Nick also discuss a bunch of trailers including the teaser for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2" having five end-credits sequences, and other nerdy topics of discussion. Watch "Gotham" Monday's at 8PM eastern on FOX!

This week the guys sit down with the Writer of "Red Hood And The Outlaws" Scott Lobdell! They discuss the dynamic between Jason Todd and Bizarro, who Scott would love to have the team face, and more! James and Nick also give their takes on the "Thor: Ragnarok" trailer, the controversy surrounding "X-Men Gold," "Wonder Woman" getting a new creative team in July, and other nerdy topics! Issue nine of "Red Hood And The Outlaws" is out now. The Volume One trade will be out on April 26th!

This week the guys discuss their love of tabletop games with Jon Gilmour who is the designer behind IDW Games' tabletop adaptations of Atari classics! Jon discusses how the tabletop community has grown, the different experiences each Atari tabletop game brings, and more! James and Nick also review Paramount's "Ghost In The Shell," discuss Project Scorpio's specs, Marvel's declining sales, and other nerdy topics! Tabletop versions of "Centipede", "Missile Command", and "Asteroids," will be available from IDW Games this Fall!

This week the guys are joined by Chin Han (Togusa) from Paramount Pictures "Ghost In The Shell"! Chin discusses with the guys what it was like being the first person to play Togusa in live-action, Togusa's love for classic weaponry, the art of the mullet, and more! James and Nick also review "Power Rangers," discuss Joss Whedon bringing Batgirl to the big screen, and other nerdy topics of discussion. "Ghost In The Shell" is in theaters now!

This week the guys sit down with "Wonder Woman" Artist Liam Sharp! They discuss issue 19 which is out now, Cheetah's new look, Themyscira travel plans, and more! Nick and James also review Netflix and Marvel's "Iron Fist," "Spider-Man" spinoff films, "Assassin's Creed" coming to TV, and other nerdy topics! Issue 19 of "Wonder Woman" is available now! Issue 20 will be available on April 12th, and the next chapter of "The Truth" arc will be on sale April 26th!

This week the guys sit down with Brian Ruckley who is the writer of IDW Publishing's "Highlander The American Dream"! They discuss the property's 30th anniversary, the downfalls of being immortal, and more! James and Nick also give a spoiler-filled review of "Kong: Skull Island," discuss what's holding up production on "The Batman," Valiant adding more big named cinematic talent, and other nerdy topics! Issues one and two of "Highlander The American Dream" are out now. Issue three will be available on April 19th!

This week the guys sit down with Lexa Doig who plays Talia Al-Ghul on Arrow! They discuss Talia's endgame, her and Oliver's partnership, animals, and more! James and Nick also review "Logan," discuss Atari venturing into tabletop gaming, among other nerdy topics. Watch "Arrow" Wednesday's at 8pm on The CW.

This week we're talking all things IDW with the man himself! Ted Adams joins us to discuss everything from comics to IDW shows like Wynonna Earp and Dirk Gently. Plus hear about IDW's Humble Bundle for charity and Ted's new comic, Diablo House. We also review the new trailer for Alien: Covenant, give you a bunch of Marvel news and give our thoughts on the first look at the new Duck Tales. Get more info in the IDW Humble Bundle at humblebundle.com

This week the guys are joined by Writer Matt Kindt! Among things discussed are his various Valiant comic series, the relaunch of "X-O Manowar," and more! James and Nick also review the season finale of NBC's "Timeless," Spawn coming to TV, and other nerdy topics of discussion! Issue three of "Divinity III: Stalinverse" is out now, and to check out Matt's other works check out Valiant Entertainment dot com!

The guys head back to Fillory. As they sit down with Stella Maeve who plays Julia Wicker on SYFY's "The Magicians!" They discuss what's happened in season two so far, Julia's deal with The Beast, living in a world of fantasy, and more! Nick and James also review the "Lego Batman Movie," discuss some breaking DC Comics news, and other nerdy topics. Watch "The Magicians" Wednesday's at 9pm ET on SYFY!

The guys step into the wrestling ring with the writer of BOOM! Studios' "WWE" Dennis Hopeless! They ask Dennis about his wrestling Mt. Rushmore, memorable storylines, and everything else comics and WWE. James and Nick also review FX's "Legion," discuss the NBA diving into esports, Castlevania coming to Netflix, and more! Issue one of "WWE" is out now. Issue two will be released February 15th!

The guys stop by Wayne Security for a chat with the Executive Producers of NBC's "Powerless," Patrick Schumaker and Justin Halpern! They discuss the series' premiere, Alan Tudyk's improv skills, DC references, and more! Nick and James also review CW's "Riverdale," discuss Peter Capaldi leaving Doctor Who, and other nerdy headlines. Watch "Powerless" Thursday nights at 8:30pm on NBC!

This week the guys sit down with royalty! As they sit down with Hale Appleman and Summer Bishil aka Eliot and Margo from SYFY's "The Magicians." They discuss season two, school mascots, gin, and more! Nick and James also discuss Marvel and Square Enix teaming up, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi", review NBC's "Powerless," and discuss other nerdy things! Watch "The Magicians" Wednesdays at 9pm EST on SYFY! The season two premiere is available to watch for free at Syfy.com!

The guys head to Wayne Manor to sit down with "Gotham's" Bruce Wayne himself David Mazouz! The three of them discuss season three of "Gotham," Bruce's relationships with Selina and Alfred, the Court of Owls, sardine smoothies, and more! James and Nick also discuss Nintendo's Switch presentation, more bad news for Star Trek fans, and other nerdy topics of discussion. Watch "Gotham" on Monday's at 8pm eastern on FOX!

This week the guys sit down with "G.I. Joe" Writer Aubrey Sitterson! The guys discusses his new IDW series, nicknames, and more! Nick and James also review NBC's "Emerald City," discuss George Lucas's new museum, among other nerdy topics and trends. Issue one of "G.I. Joe" is available now. Issue two will be released on January 25th.

It's the first show of 2017 and the guys are back! This week they sit down with Top Cow Productions, Inc. President and COO Matt Hawkins, who is also the writer of the publisher's upcoming one-shot, "Dante!" They discuss Top Cow's 25th anniversary, what separates "Dante" from other hired gun series, and other interesting topics! Nick and James also recap the mid-season premiere of NBC's "Blindspot," discuss Geoff Johns' return to writing, and more! "Dante" slashes his way onto both local comic shop and digital shelves on January 25th.

We're back, but on a bit of a somber note. This week we take a break from our usual interviews to pay tribute to the late, Carrie Fisher. We talk about her iconic role as Princess Leia, being a positive role model for young women, how she brought awareness to mental health issues and some things you may not know about her. We also give our spoiler filled review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and get back to reviewing new comics.

It's a Down And Nerdy Podcast Christmas tradition! James and Nick re-live their favorite interview moments from 2016. They chose just 10 out of 70 interviews this past year from the world of comics, TV, movies, video games, animation and MORE! Who made the cut? Listen and find out! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us here at the Down And Nerdy Podcast!

The guys are joined by two Legends this week! Beau Smith and Tim Rozon join the guys to talk about IDW's Wynonna Earp Legends: Doc Holliday comic book series. We also talk about Wynonna Earp Season 2 coming to Syfy! Hear Nick and James' thoughts on the Spider-Man: Homecoming and War of the Planet of the Apes trailer, major DC Comics news and a discussion about For Honor that you won't want to miss!

This week the guys are transported back to the 1970's. As they're joined by Writer Andy Mangels of the new Dynamite and DC Comics "Wonder Woman '77 Meets The Bionic Woman" crossover series! They discuss Andy's love for the characters, which comic character he wouldn't want to be in a crossover with, themes of the 70's TV shows, and more! James and Nick also dissect trailers for "The Mummy" and "Transformers: The Last Knight," discuss "The Last Of Us: Part 2," and other nerdy topics. "Wonder Woman '77 Meets The Bionic Woman" #1 is available now. Issue two will be released January 18th!

This week the guys talk to the writer of IDW Publishing's "M.A.S.K. Mobile Armored Strike Kommand" Brandon Easton. Among topics discussed are adapting the 80's franchise into modern day, Miles Mayhem living up to his name, elitist nerds, and more! Nick and James also breakdown the teaser for "Riverdale," discuss Alpha 5's new look, and other nerdy topics of discussion! Issue one of "M.A.S.K. Mobile Armored Strike Kommand" is out now. Issue two will be released December 28th.

This week the guys travel to ancient Egypt with the Writer of Hammer Comics' "The Mummy: Palimpsest," Peter Milligan! They discuss Peter's love for Hammer films, the science of mummification, gods, and more! Nick and James also review "Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them," talk about a slew of Star Wars news, and other nerdy topics of discussion! Issue one of "The Mummy: Palimpsest" is available now. Issue two will be released on December 14th!

Final Fantasy XV is almost here and this week the guys talk to Ray Chase who plays Noctus! They discuss Final Fantasy's legacy, what sets XV from earlier versions, dogs, and more. Nick and James also breakdown trailers for "Ghost in the Shell," and "Kong: Skull Island," Disney possibly owning Netflix, Inhumans, and other nerdy news and notes. Final Fantasy XV will be available on Playstation 4 and Xbox One on November 29th!

This week the guys visit the interrogation room, and sit down with Kevin Alejandro aka Detective Dan Espinoza from "Lucifer" on FOX! They discuss season two, the School of Dan, on-set nicknames, and more! Nick and James also enter the mystic realm with their spoiler review of "Doctor Strange." Other topics include Wizard World cleaning themselves up, Agents of Shield's continued ratings struggle, amongst other topics! "Lucifer" airs Monday nights at 9pm on FOX!

This week the guys sit down with the Writer of "Star Trek: Boldly Go" Mike Johnson! They discuss the new series from IDW Publishing, what makes a great captain, life on new Vulcan, and more! Nick and James also discuss Director Tim Miller going from Deadpool to Sonic the Hedgehog, Talia Al Ghul's arrival on Arrow, and other nerdy stories that happened this week! Issue one of "Star Trek: Boldly Go" is available now. Issue two will be out on November 9th!

It's Halloween weekend and the guys are unleashing their holistic side. As they sit down with Writer and Executive Producer of IDW's and BBC America's "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" Arvind Ethan David! They discuss Arvind's passion for the character, the new BBC America show, and more! Nick and James also review the show, discuss the voice actors strike, Deadpool 2 losing Director Tim Miller, Muppet Babies, and other nerdy topics. "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" airs on BBC America Saturday nights at 9PM.

This week the guys close out The CW's Fall premiere week. As they're joined by Violett Beane and Matt Letscher from "The Flash" and "Legends of Tomorrow!" They discuss Jesse becoming a speedster, what Eobard Thawne and the Legion of Doom have in store, Matt's idea for a spinoff, and more! James and Nick also breakdown the Nintendo Switch, trailers for Logan and Red Dead Redemption 2, and discuss other nerdy topics! Catch "The Flash" Tuesdays at 8pm and "Legends of Tomorrow" Thursdays at 8pm on The CW!

Another special edition episode is here. As the guys had the chance to talk about the world of Image Comics' "Demonic" with Writer Christopher Sebela, and Niko Walter. They discuss plans for a spinoff, punishments, and more! Issue #3 will be available both at local shops and digitally on October 19th!

This week the guys sit down with Haley Mancini and Jake Goldman from IDW and Cartoon Network's "Powerpuff Girls!" They talk about the new comic and animated series, Haley and Jake's love for toys and figures, and much more! Nick and James also discuss Supergirl's season two premiere, the teaser trailer for the "Power Rangers" reboot, Netflix's "Ironfist," and other nerd news and topics. Issue four of "Powerpuff Girls" will be available both at local shops and digitally on October 19th!

This week's show is TERRIFIC! As we talk to Echo Kellum aka Curtis Holt/Mr. Terrific from "Arrow" on The CW. The guys discuss the show's fifth season, what changes Curtis will encounter in his relationship with Oliver, working IT for Darth Vader, and more! Nick and James also review a bunch of show's including Netflix's "Luke Cage," discuss "Logan," among other nerdy topics of discussion! Arrow airs on The CW Wednesday's at 8pm ET.

This week the guys talk to the creators and showrunners of NBC's "Timeless," Eric Kripke and Shawn Ryan! They discuss time travel vehicles, making time travel fun again, working with Joss Whedon, and more. Nick and James also review SYFY's "Van Helsing" and "Aftermath," discuss Green Lantern's role in "Legends of Tomorrow," and other nerdy news and notes. "Timeless" premieres on NBC on October 3rd at 10pm.

It's a special edition of the Down and Nerdy Podcast, as the guys sat down with Drew Powell from "Gotham" on FOX! They discuss Butch and Penguin's relationship going into season three, what exciting things people can expect this season, as well as Butch the indycar driver! Watch "Gotham" Mondays at 8pm ET on FOX!

This week the guys travel to Harlem, NY to discuss "Marvel's Luke Cage" with Misty Knight herself Simone Missick! They discuss the new Netflix series that's premiering September 30th, filming in Harlem, the possibility of a Misty Knight spinoff series, and more! James and Nick also discuss Disney planning "Star Wars" movies through 2021, Fall premieres of "Gotham", "Lucifer", and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", among other nerdy topics!

This week the guys sit down with Audrey Esparza who plays Agent Tasha Zapata on NBC's "Blindspot!" They discuss the season 2 premiere, superpowers, shooting in New York City, and more! James and Nick also discuss Marvel's constant delaying of Civil War II's ending, Ubisoft possibly being taken over, toy talk, and other nerdy news and notes! "Blindspot" airs Wednesday's at 8pm on NBC.

This week the guys head into the sewers of NYC to discuss IDW's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe" with Writer Paul Allor! They discuss the new threat facing the turtles, Raphael's mentality heading into issue two, and more! Nick and James also discuss Mario's arrival on IOS and Android platforms, FOX's Son of Zorn, and other nerdy topics! Issue two of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe" will be available in local shops and digitally on September 28th!

The "Revolution" has started. As this week the guys sit down with Cullen Bunn, John Barber, and Fico Ossio from IDW Publishing's "Revolution!" They discuss what it's like bringing all of Hasbro together for the giant crossover event, what a Transformers intervention would look like, and more! James and Nick also breakdown the trailer for Westworld, discuss Deathstroke making his big screen debut, Stranger Things getting a second season, and other nerdy topics and shenanigans. Revolution #1 will be released on September 14th.

Grab your spurs and magical elements because this week the guys sit down with Writer Greg Pak! They discuss his new series from Dark Horse Comics "Kingsway West," Greg's love for westerns, and other things! Nick and James also discuss Justice League Dark getting a director, NASA and Star Trek teaming up, give their thoughts on Amazon's "The Tick," and more! Issue one of "Kingsway West" is available now. Issue two will be released in September!

This week the guys are heading to the jungle with Artist Carlos Magno, and Writer James Asmus from BOOM! Studios' "Kong of Skull Island." They discuss Carlos' love for Kong, James' vision for the six-part-series, and more! Nick and James also review Nerflix's "Stranger Things," discuss Konami's next step with Metal Gear, Powerless losing its showrunner, and other nerdy topics of discussion! Issues one and two of "Kong of Skull Island" are available now. Issue three will be released on September 14th!