Down And Nerdy Podcast

Grab your SPF 1000 and your sunglasses because this week the guys talk to Writer Zack Kaplan! They discuss his new series "Eclipse" from Image Comics and Top Cow Productions, living underground, being chased by the sun in Super Mario 3, and more! Nick and James also give their thoughts on Suicide Squad, Hulu giving Batman Co-Creator Bill Finger recognition, new Star Trek Discovery info, and other nerdy topics! Issue one of "Eclipse" will be available at local comic shops and digitally on September 7th.

Charge up your power rings and recite the oath because this week the guys talk to the Writer of DC Comics' "Green Lanterns" Sam Humphries! They discuss what makes Atrocitus and his Red Lanterns the perfect adversaries, Simon Baz's true calling as a Green Lantern, Jessica Cruz's expanded role, and more! Nick and James also review the animated "Batman: The Killing Joke" movie, discuss S.H.I.E.L.D.'s new leader, Game of Thrones' final season being confirmed, as well as other topics! The fourth issue of "Green Lanterns" is available now. Issue five will be availavle at local shops and digitally on August 17th!

The panels are over, the trailers have been shown, and San Diego Comic-Con 2016 is in the books. This week Nick and James give their reactions to over ten trailers including "Wonder Woman" and "Justice League!" They also dive into news including Marvel escalating the feud between the Inhumans and the X-Men, IDW and Hasbro's "Revolution," Ghost Rider coming to "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", black light comics, and more!

This week the guys sit down with the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, Roger Craig Smith! They discuss Sonic's move to the Nintendo 3DS, Roger voicing Batman for a younger generation, and other cool stories! Nick and James also review "Ghostbusters" (2016), discuss DC's new lottery system for San Diego Comic-Con, and more! Be sure to catch Roger in Batman Unlimited: Mech vs. Mutants when it's released on Blu-Ray September 13th, and Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice which will be available September 27th on the Nintendo 3DS.

What evil lurks in the hearts men? Writer and Artist of Dynamite's "The Shadow: The Death of Margo Lane" Matt Wagner joins Nick and James to discuss! They also dive into Matt's love for The Shadow, the character's famous laugh, and more! Nick and James also review the season 2 premiere of "Mr. Robot," discuss a crossover 30 years in the making, China's version of Superman, and other nerdy topics! Issues one and two of "The Shadow: The Death of Margo Lane" are available now. Issue three will hit local shops and digital retailers August 3rd!

Grab your lawgiver's and watch your six! This week the guys talk to Eisner Award Winning Writer John Layman, and discuss his newest series from Dark Horse Comics "Predator vs. Judge Dredd vs. Aliens" which comes out July 27th. They explore John's love for Dredd, how he deals with scorpions, among other topics! Nick and James also discuss Pokémon GO taking over the world, review the documentary "Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?," and more!

Grab your quivers and your arrows because this week "Green Arrow" Writer Benjamin Percy stops by to talk with the guys! They discuss Benjamin's vision for the series during DC's Rebirth initiative, deserted islands, and a major reveal as to who is coming to the series! Nick and James also discuss a potential Marvel and FOX partnership, Tetris going sci-fi, and more! Green Arrow #2 hits local shops and digital retailers July 6th.

After a couple weeks of covering conventions and expos, the guys sit down with Writer Van Jensen. They discuss his new series from Dark Horse Comics "Cryptocracy," secret societies, conspiracy theories, and more! James and Nick also discuss the plethora of Justice League news, The CW waving bye-bye to Hulu, and more! Cryptocracy hits local and online retailers June 29th!

E3 2016 was this week in Los Angeles and in-between the demos and long lines there was a lot of news that dropped! This week the guys recap all of the major news from E3 including Microsoft's plans for new consoles, Crash Bandicoot returning (sort of), the return of Quake and more! They also give a look at what games they're most looking forward to this year and beyond!

Fresh off their trip to Washington DC, James and Nick give their full recap of Awesome Con 2016! They talk about all things comics, celebrity guests, panels and the rest of the convention floor. Some very interesting nerd news from writer Tom King of Batman, John Barrowman drops some big Arrow news and Karl Urban revealed some interesting Star Trek details. Plus, find out what the guys thought of the convention itself and if you should book your reservations for 2017. Feel like you WERE at Awesome Con!

We were in Washington D.C. for Awesome Con 2016 over the weekend. During the three day convention we got to talk to a variety of celebrities from the worlds of video games, cosplay, comics, and television! Listen to all the memories, moments and laughs from the nation's capital!

We were in Washington D.C. for Awesome Con 2016 over the weekend. During the three day convention we got to talk to a variety of celebrities from the worlds of video games, cosplay, comics, and television! Listen to all the memories, moments and laughs from the nation's capital!

We were in Washington D.C. for Awesome Con 2016 over the weekend. During the three day convention we got to talk to a variety of celebrities from the worlds of video games, cosplay, comics, and television! Listen to all the memories, moments and laughs from the nation's capital!

We were in Washington D.C. for Awesome Con 2016 over the weekend. During the three day convention we got to talk to a variety of celebrities from the worlds of video games, cosplay, comics, and television! Listen to all the memories, moments and laughs from the nation's capital!

We were in Washington D.C. for Awesome Con 2016 over the weekend. During the three day convention we got to talk to a variety of celebrities from the worlds of video games, cosplay, comics, and television! Listen to all the memories, moments and laughs from the nation's capital!

We were in Washington D.C. for Awesome Con 2016 over the weekend. During the three day convention we got to talk to a variety of celebrities from the worlds of video games, cosplay, comics, and television! Listen to all the memories, moments and laughs from the nation's capital!

This week James and Nick sit down with Brittany Ishibashi who plays Karai in Paramount's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows!" They discuss the movie which hits theaters June 3rd, Brittany going all out during her audition, her Shredder connection, and more! The guys also discuss Captain America's recent reveal, Netflix's deal with Disney, and other nerdy topics of discussion!

Tidewater Comicon 2016 is in the books and we were there to cover it all live! Hear us talk to con-goers about their favorite things in nerd and geek culture, and we also discuss some trending topics and stories as well.

During our live coverage of Tidewater Comicon 2016 this past weekend, we got a chance to talk to a bunch of celebrity guests from nerd and geek culture! Hear us talk to Cosplayer Ani-Mia, Legendary Writer Gerry Conway, Sam Jones from Flash Gordon, Karen Ashley from Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, and Artist Jae Lee!

During our live coverage of Tidewater Comicon 2016 this past weekend, we got a chance to talk to a bunch of celebrity guests from nerd and geek culture! Hear us talk to Cosplayer Ani-Mia, Legendary Writer Gerry Conway, Sam Jones from Flash Gordon, Karen Ashley from Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, and Artist Jae Lee!

During our live coverage of Tidewater Comicon 2016 this past weekend, we got a chance to talk to a bunch of celebrity guests from nerd and geek culture! Hear us talk to Cosplayer Ani-Mia, Legendary Writer Gerry Conway, Sam Jones from Flash Gordon, Karen Ashley from Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, and Artist Jae Lee!

During our live coverage of Tidewater Comicon 2016 this past weekend, we got a chance to talk to a bunch of celebrity guests from nerd and geek culture! Hear us talk to Cosplayer Ani-Mia, Legendary Writer Gerry Conway, Sam Jones from Flash Gordon, Karen Ashley from Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, and Artist Jae Lee!

During our live coverage of Tidewater Comicon 2016 this past weekend, we got a chance to talk to a bunch of celebrity guests from nerd and geek culture! Hear us talk to Cosplayer Ani-Mia, Legendary Writer Gerry Conway, Sam Jones from Flash Gordon, Karen Ashley from Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, and Artist Jae Lee!

Grab your VCR remotes because this week the guys talk to Dan Watters and Caspar Wijngaard from Image Comics' "Limbo!" The guys talk about the series' 80's nostalgia feel, mixtapes, and Vol. 1's June 1st release date! Nick and James also review the season finale of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., discuss Geoff Johns leading DC Films, who should replace Daniel Craig as James Bond, and other nerdy topics!

On this special edition of the Down and Nerdy Podcast we talk to Casper Crump aka Vandal Savage from "DC's Legends of Tomorrow!" He and the guys discuss the season finale which airs tomorrow, Thursday May 19th at 8pm eastern on The CW! They also discuss time travel, spanish orchestra's, and more!

This week the guys sit down with Chloe Bennet aka Daisy from Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!" They discuss May 17th's two-hour season three finale, Clark Gregg's "Lip Sync Battle" appearance, and more! Nick and James also review "Captain America: Civil War," discuss "Wolverine 3" getting an R-rating, and other nerdy topics which includes a major announcement! The two-hour season finale of Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." airs Tuesday May 17th at 9pm Eastern on ABC!

This week the guys sit down with Eisner Award Winner Gene Ha! They discuss his new comic book series from Dark Horse titled "Mae," his love of Tolkein, and more! Nick and James also breakdown the pilot for FOX's "Houdini and Doyle," Punisher getting his own Netflix series, Supergirl's possible move to The CW and other nerdy topics! Gene Ha's "Mae" will be released on May 18th!

This week the guys walk the mean streets of 1970's New York City as they sit down with Illustrator Dietrich Smith! The three of them discuss Dietrich's new series "Shaft: Imitation of Life" from Dynamite Entertainment, what his own theme music would sound like, amongst other topics! Nick and James also review the season one finale of FOX's "Lucifer," breakdown Comcast's purchase of Dreamworks Animation, FOX pulling out of SDCC's Hall H, and more! Issue #4 of "Shaft: Imitation of Life" will be available at both local shops and digitally May 11th!

This week the guys sit down with the devil himself and his angelic brother! As they talk to both Tom Ellis and D.B. Woodside from FOX's "Lucifer!" The guys discuss April 25th's season finale, the relationship between Lucifer and Amenadiel, miracles, desires, and more! James and Nick also discuss Rita Repulsa's new look, Hasbro's new writers room for their cinematic universe, and more! The season finale of Lucifer airs Monday April 25th at 9pm eastern.

This week the guys kneel before Non because they're joined by Chris Vance who plays the Kryptonian antagonist from CBS's "Supergirl!" They discuss April 18th's season finale, uncomfortable harnesses, whether Chris would rather rule the world or fly somewhere the galaxy, and more! Nick and James also get lost in the Twilight Zone with some dudebros, discuss the trailer for Marvel's Doctor Strange, and many more nerd topics!

Grab your blueprints and your guns because this week the guys sit down with Peter J. Tomasi, writer of "House of Penance" from Dark Hors Comics. They discuss the Winchester Mystery House, Peter's transition from superheroes to horror, and more! Nick and James also review the series premiere of Syfy's "Wynonna Earp", discuss the trailer for Rogue One, fans' outrage over the season finale of "The Walking Dead," and other nerd news! "House of Penance" #1 will be released April 13th both digitally and at your local comic book shop!

This week the guys bring together BOTH the world of TV and comics, as they sit down with the cast and crew of IDW and SYFY's "Wynonna Earp!" With a lineup that includes Wynonna's Creator Beau Smith, Lead-Actress Melanie Scrofano, and Executive Producer and Showrunner Emily Andras, they and the guys discuss the show (Which premieres tonight April 1st at 10pm eastern on SYFY), the upcoming 20th anniversary of the comic series, and monster brains! Nick and James also review "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice," videogame scholarships, and more!

IT'S MORPHIN TIME! This week the guys sit down with Kyle Higgins, writer of Boom! Studios' "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!" They discuss adapting the rangers to today's time, what megazord Kyle would drive, and morphenomenal things! Nick and James also review season 2 of Netflix's "Daredevil," discuss Nintendo ending Wii U, and more!

Get your capes on! This week Nick and James sit down with Shea Fontana, writer of "DC's Superhero Girls"! The three of them discuss the one-hour TV special "Super Hero High" which airs March 19th at 10am on Boomerang, DC's movement to give female superheroes a bigger platform, and more! The guys also discuss the new Indiana Jones movie set for 2019, IDW collecting all of 80's nostalgia, amongst other nerd and geek topics!

This week S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Inhumans invade the show, as the guys sit down with Luke Mitchell aka Lincoln from Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!" They discuss the mid-season premiere, how past events will effect Lincoln and the team, and other topics! The guys also breakdown the Spidey-filled trailer for "Captain America: Civil War," Joseph Gordon-Levitt leaving Sandman, and more! Catch "Agent's of S.H.I.E.L.D." on ABC Tuesday's at 9pm ET.

A freeze has come to the Down and Nerdy Podcast! This week the guys sit down with Gotham's Victor Friese turned Mr. Freeze Nathan Darrow! The three of them discuss the wrath of the villains, Shakespeare, and more! Nick and James also review the season two finale of Marvel's Agent Carter, discuss the new Ghostbusters trailer, a famous 90's Nickelodeon TV show making a comeback (sort of), and more! Be sure to catch Gotham, Monday's on FOX at 8pm eastern.

Coming off of their 100th episode, the guys sit down with Writer, Creator, and Artist of Image Comics' "Empty Zone" Jason Shawn Alexander, and Story Editor and Co-Writer Darragh Savage! The four of them discuss the cyberpunk genre, the long journey to get the series on shop shelves, and more! Nick and James also discuss DC's "Rebirth" titles, Iron Fist being cast, review Hulu's "11-22-63," and more!

We made it to 100 episodes! And INSTEAD of doing a "Best-of" show, we decided to celebrate with a guest list that'd make a Wayne Enterprises Event look like a kids b-day party. We kick things off with the writer of "Deus Ex: Children's Crusade" and Tom Clancy's "The Division" Alex Irvine! Then we swing through Manhattan with Marvel Animation Studios Vice President's Stephen Wacker and Cort Lane, as we discuss Ultimate Spiderman vs The Sinister 6 on Disney XD! Afterwards grab your chimichangas because we're reviewing the Deadpool movie. And we end things with a doctor's visit. As Hugo Strange himself B.D. Wong joins us to promote Gotham! 100 never looked so nerdy!

Grab your horses and your maps to Avalon because this week the guys sit down with Writer Peter Hogan! They discuss his new Dark Horse Comics series "King's Road" (available now), his love for the fantasy genre, and more! Nick and James also review Batman: Bad Blood from WB Animation, discuss Agent Carter's questionable future, a video game mascot getting his own movie, plus other nerd topics as episode 100 nears!

This week the guys delve into the deep darkness of the sea with Rick Remender, writer of Image Comics' "Low!" They discuss which underwater world was Rick's favorite to write, the concept of creating both optimistic and pessimistic characters, and more! Nick and James also review the season 10 premiere of FOX's "The X-Files," and the season premiere of "Lucifer." And they discuss The Flash/Supergirl crossover, tabletop games beating video games, and how Galaga made Nick feel like a total jerk recently!

The series premiere of FOX's "Lucifer" happened this week. So the guys return to Hell and discuss the show even further with showrunner Joe Henderson! They discuss the inside of the show's writers room, what lies ahead going forward and more! Nick and James also review the series premiere of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," Hanna Barbera being reborn, Doctor Who going on hiatus, and more!

The guys sit down with Writer Brian Buccellato and Co-Creator of Katana, Writer Mike Barr to discuss their new DC Comics series "Suicide Squad Most Wanted: Deadshot and Katana!" They discuss the rising popularity of the characters within the comic and TV worlds, whether their paths will cross one another in the series, and more! Suicide Squad Most Wanted: Deadshot and Katana is available now at local comic shops and digitally at DCcomics.com!

This week the guys sit down with Lesley-Ann Brandt of FOX's "Lucifer" which premieres Monday January 25th at 9pm eastern! The three of them discuss karaoke, her character Maze's impact on Lucifer himself, and much more! Nick and James also review the season 2 premiere of Agent Carter, discuss Darkwing Duck coming back to TV, and many more nerdy topics of discussion!

In a very special edition of the Down and Nerdy Podcast, James and Nick sit down with Ciara Renée of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow!" The three of them discuss what to expect during the show's premiere this Thursday (01/21/16) at 8pm on the CW, how Kendra has grown since finding out her true identity, and more!

This week the guys sit down with Wynn Everett who plays Madame Masque in the upcoming season of Marvel's Agent Carter(two hour premiere is Tuesday January 19th at 9/8c on ABC.) The three of them discuss Wynn's college days at Auburn, what it's like working on a show with special effects, and much more! Nick and James also discuss Star Wars fans petitioning to have George Lucas direct episode IX, Doctor Who getting another spinoff show and MORE!

Grab your broadswords and put on your crown! This week the guys sit down with Timothy Truman, writer of Dark Horse Comics' "King Conan: Wolves Beyond Borders"! The three of them discuss Tim's love for Conan, would he put him in a different era, and they discuss a project Tim is doing with his son! Nick and James also review the season 2 premiere of ABC's "Galavant," discuss the internet forgiving George R.R. Martin, Oculus Rift's huge $600 price tag, and more!

Back from vacation the guys head out of the snow and into the kitchen with Brian Wood, writer of Image Comics' "Starve"! The three of them discuss eating bugs, the inspiration behind "Starve", and more! Also Nick and James gireview "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (with spoilers), discuss Doctor Strange's new photos, and tons of other nerdyness ensues!

As 2015 winds down and the smell of Christmas is in the air, James and Nick sit down and discuss ten of their favorite moments from interviews they did during the year! What moments made the list? Who'd James lose to in a feats of strength competition? Well sit-down and unwrap the podcast that keeps on giving! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us here at Down and Nerdy!

Pick up your remotes, and slip into your most comfortable of footie pajamas! As this week the guys review and discuss the midseason finales of some of your favorite nerdy TV shows! Nick and James also breakdown the trailers for Star Trek Beyond and X-Men Apocalypse, discuss Hideo Kojima finding a new home, and more!

Grab your winter coats and be careful what you post on social media. As this week the guys sit down with the Writer of BOOM! Studios' newest series "Snow Blind" Ollie Masters! The three of them discuss the noir genre, old email and AIM names, and what makes Alaska a great place for the series' characters. Nick and James also breakdown the new trailer for TMNT 2, Iron Fist finding a showrunner, the possibility of Idris Elba exploring The Dark Tower, and MORE!