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Justice League Recapisode

Now that DJ has finally seen Justice League, the guys sit down and answer all of each other's questions like: What was the plot? Why was Steppenwolf? Where does DC go from here? and Why even bother?

Jan 4, 20181h 25m

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Recapisode

Finally, someone with an opinion on Star Wars: The Last Jedi! Nando, DJ, and Star Wars expert Alex Lee band together to figure out whether the new Star Wars movie was the best Star Wars movie ever or a big mess. SPOILER ALERT: They still don't know.

Dec 30, 20171h 49m

May The Porg Be With You - The State of Star Wars [Spoiler Free]

This week, Chris Diggins joins Nando and DJ to ask the tough questions like "Are Porgs Amazing?" "Is The Force Awakens Any Good?" "What business does Batman v Superman being so long?" and "Why can Detective Pikachu Talk?". Diggins also gives his opinions on the merits of movies about people that are romantically involved with fish. Bracket results next week.

Dec 15, 20171h 32m

The Maddest Bracket Status - R2-D2, Gandalf the White, and the Championship Round

This week, friend of the show Tom joins Nando and DJ to announce the winners of the Final Four round of the Maddest Bracket Status Bracket of Bracket Winner. The guys talk about the final match up and talk about some Marvel, DC, and dinosaur news.

Dec 7, 20171h 44m

The Maddest Bracket Status - The Monstars, Oberyn Martell, and the Final Four

This week, Nando and DJ are joined by friend of the show and Mad Bracket Status theme creator Nick Poracro who helps reveal the Final Four round of the Maddest Bracket Status bracket.

Dec 1, 20171h 42m

The Maddest Bracket Status - Jon Snow, Commissioner Gordon, and the Elite Eight

This week, Nando and DJ are again joined by game designer Frank DiCola who helps reveal the Elite Eight round of the Maddest Bracket Status bracket.

Nov 27, 20171h 58m

The Maddest Bracket Status - Harrison Wells, Scooby Doo, and the Sweet Sixteen

This week, Nando and DJ bring back Frank DiCola to talk monsters, Affleck, and Dominoes as well as go over the results of the Top Thirty Two Round of the Maddest Bracket Status bracket.

Nov 13, 20172h 6m

The Maddest Bracket Status - The Joker, Monkey D Luffy, and the Top Thirty Two

The end begins! We have finally reached the bracket to end all brackets, the Maddest Bracket Status bracket. Inaugural guest Kevin Su joins the Nando and DJ to pour over the first round of nostalgia-based voting. Also some questions about Marvel movies, Shazzam, and the Game of the Year.

Nov 2, 20171h 37m

The Bracket of Mini Brackets - Kirby, Alfred Pennyworth, and the Final Four

We are one week away from the bracket to end all brackets, The Mad Bracket Status. This week Nando and DJ are joined by Lorenzo as they reveal the results of two rounds of mini voting and play some news of the week that starts as a recap of things like Stan Lee, Godzilla, and the great Fields v Alleys debate but really ends up just being everyone going on about Batman v Superman.

Oct 27, 20171h 40m

The Bracket of Mini Brackets - Giovanni, the Iron Throne, and the Sweet Sixteen

The bracket to end all brackets is almost here. We introduce the play in round to the Bracket to end all Brackets as well. as talk Pacific Rim, movie posters, and the death of a certain cinematic universe.

Oct 19, 20171h 21m

The Next Bracket

This week, Nando, DJ, and Diggins are back to look at some news related to some intriguing video game movie casting, a Princess Bride audition, and the politics of Kingsman. They also reveal the title of the next bracket.

Oct 9, 20171h 5m

The Clash of Kings (and Queens) - The Winner and a Look Forward

This week we come to the conclusion of the Clash of Kings (and Queens) bracket. Also we get into some New News of the Week featuring questions about The Punisher, Geostorm, and a certain Max Landis conspiracy. twitter.com/madbracketstat facebook.com/madbracketstatus www.madbracketstatus.com

Sep 25, 20171h 11m

The Clash of Kings (and Queens) - Jon Snow and the Championship Round

This week, the Clash of Kings (and Queens) is nearing a conclusion. Nando and DJ eliminate two more monarchs to solidify the championship round in our annual Game of Thrones bracket. Nando also brings some New News of the Week that includes DC casting, IT plot points, and Jared Leto's "method acting" stunts. twitter.com/madbracketstat facebook.com/madbracketstatus www.madbracketstatus.com

Sep 13, 20171h 0m

The Clash of Kings (and Queens) - Daenerys Targaryen and the Final Four

This week, the Clash of Kings (and Queens) is in full swing. Nando and DJ eliminate four monarchs to solidify the semi final round of our annual Game of Thrones bracket. Nando also quizzes DJ on the News of the Week which includes Star Wars shake ups, It promotion, and Marvel/ABC/Netflix's Inhumans. twitter.com/madbracketstat facebook.com/madbracketstatus www.madbracketstatus.com

Sep 8, 20171h 19m

The Clash of Kings (and Queens) - Robb Stark and the Elite Eight

This week, the guys go over the results of the Elite Eight round and take a look at another monarch featured in the Clash of Kings (and Queens) bracket. They go for a deep dive into the backstory, tactical genius, and single horrific character flaw that define everyone's second favorite King in the North, Robb Stark. Also some New News of the week and some Reccs across all form of media.

Sep 5, 20171h 31m

After After The Thrones - The Dragon and the Wolf (Season 7 Episode 7)

In the final After After the Thrones of Season 7, our intrepid hosts Nando, DJ, and Diggins pour over the events of The Dragon and The Wolf. What deal did Tyrion and Cersei make? What was Littlefinger thinking? How do we all feel about incest? All of these questions and many more will be answered on this week's After After the Thrones.

Sep 4, 20171h 23m

The Clash of Kings (and Queens) - Aeris II and the Elite Eight

This week, Nando and DJ reveal the results of the first round of voting on the Clash of Kings (and Queens) bracket and girlfriend of the show Emily Hromada comes on to play the New News of the Week.

Aug 29, 20171h 24m

After After The Thrones - Beyond The Wall (Season 7 Episode 6)

This week on After After The Thrones, the gang discusses some of the pitfalls that both the Wights and this episode fell into. Does Arya actually have a plan or has she just gone crazy? How long does it take for ice to freeze? Is the Night King as dumb as everyone else on the show? You'll have the answers to all of those questions and more on this week's After After The Thrones.

Aug 26, 20171h 17m

After After The Thrones - Eastwatch (Season 7 Episode 5)

This week on After After The Thrones, the guys look at Eastwatch. DJ trys to figure out the logic of Jon's plan. Nando questions the logic of the Gold Cloaks. Diggins rants about the decisions of a certain Tarley. All that and more on this week's After After The Thrones

Aug 18, 201752 min

The Clash of Kings (and Queens) - Aegon and the Sweet Sixteen

This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins sit down to discuss Game of Thrones. It turns out, they end up talking about news of the week for much longer than expected and the Game of Thrones talk gets pushed waaaaaay towards the back-end of the show but they do find time to introduce the new bracket, The Clash of Kings (and Queens). Also check out After After the Thrones where they discuss the Snowicide Squad and the logistics of King's Landing.

Aug 17, 20171h 17m

The Ultimate Movie of 1997 - The Winner and a Look Forward

This week, Nando and DJ reveal the winner of the Ultimate Movie of 1997 bracket. They talk about the mark it made on popular culture and why it is still so popular today. Also, some News of the Week about ABC/Marvel/IMAX's awkward press conference and the guys give some unusual recommendations.

Aug 8, 201742 min

After After The Thrones - The Spoils of War (Season 7 Episode 4)

This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins Skype in to talk about episode four of season seven of Game of Thrones, The Spoils of War. Who are we supposed to root for? Was Bran a dick to Meera? Does Littlefinger have any plays left? Answers to all of those questions and more on this week's After After The Thrones.

Aug 8, 20171h 6m

The Ultimate Movie of 1997 - Titanic and the Championship Round

This week, Nando and DJ both reveal the results of the Final Four Round of Voting on the Ultimate Movie of 1997 bracket and talk about a small low budget movie you probably haven't heard of, Titanic.

Aug 4, 20171h 16m

After After The Thrones - The Queen's Justice (Season 7 Episode 3)

This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins go over the action of Queen's Justice. When did Bran become so annoying? Does Littlefinger have a path to victory? What CAN'T Euron do? Answers to all of that and more on this week's After After The Thrones.

Aug 3, 20171h 16m

After After The Thrones - Stormborn (Season 7 Episode 2)

The guys have finished watching episode two of season seven of everyone's favorite medical drama/softcore pornography and they have a couple questions. Did Dany make the right decision? What are the Maesters even for? How do you sneak up on a ship with another ship? Nando DJ and Diggins answer all of those questions and more on After After The Thrones.

Jul 27, 20171h 4m

The Ultimate Movie of 1997 - Men in Black and the Final Four

This week, Nando and DJ are joined by Ultrafriend of the show and The Pop Break writer Chris Diggins to talk about the second highest grossing movie of 1997, Men in Black. They also run through some of their favorite announcements from San Diego Comic Con and Rec some video games.

Jul 27, 20171h 18m

The Ultimate Movie of 1997 - Con Air and the Elite Eight

This week, Nando and DJ go through the Elite Eight round of the Ultimate Movie of 1997 bracket again because we forgot to put up the polls. Whoops. We talk about the Cagest Movie, Con Air, and how Jerry Bruckheimer has one of, if not the most diverse bodies of work in the history of cinema.

Jul 21, 201756 min

After After The Thrones - Dragonstone (Season 7 Episode 1)

The boys are back. Nando, DJ, and Diggins return for Season 2 of After After The Thrones, our Game of Thrones commentary commentary show. How is Cersei going to defend King's Landing? How are Chris and Andy going to transition to Periscope? Will the Hound meet his brother? Is that the same set from last season but with more sports stuff? All of these questions and more answered on this week's After After The Thrones.

Jul 21, 20171h 6m

The Ultimate Movie of 1997 - Austin Powers and the Elite Eight

This week, Nando and DJ take their time machines to the Shagadelic 60's and talk about the International Man of Mystery, Austin Powers. They take a look at Austin's humble beginnings and the genius behind the parody. Also the results of the Sweet Sixteen round of voting on the Ultimate Movie of 1997 bracket and some Recs.

Jul 12, 20171h 9m

The Ultimate Movie of 1997 - Batman & Robin and the Sweet Sixteen

This week, Nando and DJ dive deep into the history of one of the best/worst movies ever made, Batman & Robin. Why was Batgirl barely in the film? Which comic movie did Batman & Robin save? What was the plot? All of that and more on this week's Mad Bracket Status.

Jul 6, 20171h 24m

The Best Movie of 1997 - Air Bud, Hercules, and the Sweet Sixteen

They're back, baby! And what did they bring? Nando and DJ brought two weeks worth of News of the Week. They also brought a brand new bracket designed to make you feel nostalgic/old, the Best Movie of 1997. This week Nando examines the fall of the Golden Age of Disney and DJ examines the fall of the Golden Age of Mike Myers. It's something. There are also some great Reccs and the usual amazing stuff. Vote all week on the first round of the #BestMovieof1997 Wooooooo!

Jun 30, 20171h 26m

Wonder Woman Reaction

This week, friend of the show Chris Diggins comes on to discuss with Nando and DJ what they think of Wonder Woman, and how it fits into the overall DCEU. They discuss whether or not the DCEU can still be successful and if Warner Bros. and DC will learn anything from this. Also they pay tribute to the great Adam West.

Jun 13, 20171h 33m

The Universal Monster Universe, Wonder Woman Reactions, and the Next Bracket

This week Nando and DJ talk about the potential Mummy failure, Nando's Wonder Woman reactions, and we take a look at two competitors in the next bracket, The King of Kings.

Jun 8, 20171h 17m

Top Cop - The Winner and a Look Forward

This week, we reveal the winner of the Top Cop bracket and take a deep dive into the future of the DC Cinematic Universe. warbyparkertrial.com/bracket gameflytrial.com/bracket

May 31, 20171h 31m

Top Cop - John McClane, John Stewart, and the Championship Round

This week, Nando and DJ reveal the final two competitors in the Top Cop bracket. Nando goes over some well known and far lesser known Green Lanterns and DJ talks about the transformation of John McClane from normal NYPD cop to superhero.

May 23, 20171h 4m

Top Cop - Shaft, Dirty Harry, and the Final Four

This week, Nando and DJ take a deep look at two of the contenders in the Top Cop bracket. DJ reveals that Shaft may not actually be a cop at all and Nando talks about how Dirty Harry is unbelievably racist. The Final Four competitors are revealed. Also some news on the Judge Dredd show and updates on the Wonder Woman movie.

May 17, 20171h 12m

Top Cop - Robocop, Martin Riggs, and the Elite Eight

This week, the guys discuss the very surprising results of the second round of Top Cop voting. Nando and DJ examine whether or not Robocop is actually good at being an officer of the law while looking ahead to next week's matchups. www.warbyparkertrial.com/bracket www.gameflytrial.com/bracket

May 8, 20171h 17m

Top Cop - Green Lantern, Mr Orange, and the Sweet Sixteen

This week Nando and DJ break down the results of the first round of voting on the Top Cop bracket. They also question whether the Green Lantern Corps even make sense as intergalactic law enforcers. And finally some recapping of the Ultimate Overwatch Hero panel, new Rearranging the Deckchairs on the DC Titanic, and some quick Reccs. www.warbyparkertrial.com/bracket www.gameflytrial.com/bracket

May 3, 20171h 7m

Top Cop - Bad Boys II: Cinematic Perfection

This week DJ has finally watched Michael Bay's classic Bad Boys 2! He and Nando talk about why this movie is a goddamn treasure and what makes Mike Lowery a strong candidate in the Top Cop bracket. www.warbyparkertrial.com/bracket www.gameflytrial.com/bracket

Apr 27, 20171h 25m

Top Cop - Judge Dredd, Johnny Utah, and the Tremendous Thirty Two

Let's try this again. After realizing we made some egregious errors in the formation of the Top Cop bracket, Nando and DJ bring on friend of the show Tom to give this bracket a Page One rewrite. Tom makes the case for new addition Johnny Utah. Nando recounts the failings of the 1995 Judge Dredd movie starring Sylvester Stallone. DJ rationalizes the cop swap we made concerning the Fast and Furious franchise. This episode is sponsored by Warby Parker www.warbyparkertrial.com/bracket

Apr 18, 20171h 47m

Top Cop - Hal Jordan, Katie Coltrane, and the Terrific Thirty Two

Yippie Kay Yay! We have assembled the most distinguished officers of the law in all of cinema and they are about to go head to head in the first round of the Top Cop bracket. We talk about Whoopi Goldberg's terrible dinosaur court case, all of the cop movies DJ hasn't seen, and much much more.

Apr 10, 20171h 26m

The Rest of 2017 in Movies aka Nando and DJ Read IMDB

Wow guys! So many movies coming out in 2017! Jumanji! Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2! The Circle! And there are even movies coming out that don't have Karen Gillan in them! What a time to be alive. Nando and DJ talk about the countless movies that they are excited to watch in 2017! They also talk about King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. facebook.com/madbracketstatus twitter.com/madbracketstat

Apr 3, 20171h 17m

Second Best Batman Villain Result and Justice League Trailer

This week, Nando and DJ finish up the Second Best Batman Villain bracket and also break down the new Justice League trailer. facebook: madbracketstatus twitter: madbracketstat

Mar 27, 20171h 30m

Nando and DJ interview Billionaire Banshee creator Razlo

In leiu of bracket news, this week Nando and DJ talk to Billionaire Banshee creator Razlo about his game expansion, dinosaurs, and Larry King.

Mar 23, 20171h 0m

Second Best Batman VIllain - Riddler, Penguin, and the Championship Round

This week we reveal the finalists in the Second Best Batman Villain bracket. We also talk about whether Iron Fist is savable, what's in store for The Batman, and why they are remaking the Matrix. This episode is sponsored by Gamefly. As many games as you want delivered to your door. To sign up for a free one month trial, go to gameflyoffer.com/bracket

Mar 16, 20171h 13m

Second Best Batman Villain - Penguin, Bane, and the Final Four

This week, Nando and DJ reveal the Final Four villains in the Second Best Batman Villain bracket. DJ talks about his first week with the Nintendo Switch and the guys Recc the two movies everyone is talking about.

Mar 6, 20171h 34m

Second Best Batman Villain - Harley Quinn, Hugo Strange, and the Elite Eight

This week Nando and DJ take apart the Nintendo Switch release, go over a whole mess of DC Casting news, and reveal the Elite Eight members of the Second Best Batman Villain bracket. 1:00 News of The Week 37:35 Bracket Results 45:55 Elite Eight Discussion 1:17:33 Get Recc'd 1:26:14 Oscars Talk

Mar 2, 20171h 35m

Second Best Batman Villain - Ra's al Ghul, Black Mask, and the Starting Sixteen

This week Nando and DJ take another look at the Starting Sixteen contenders in the Second Best Batman Villain bracket. Nando explains why Penguin, Hush, and Black Mask are the same. DJ gives his surprisingly well informed Oscar Predictions. Also some fun Reccs and more the first bit of positive Rearranging The Deckchairs On The DC Titanic news.

Feb 21, 20171h 46m

Second Best Batman Villain - Two Face, Calendar Man, and the Sweet 16

New Bracket! This week we open up our Second Best Batman Villain bracket by having Nando haphazardly guess which year each member of our Sweet Sixteen debuted. We also talk about all of the Batman villains that didn't make the cut which includes the likes of Condiment King, Killer Croc, Egghead, and more than thirty others. There is also an amazing bit of Rearranging Deckchairs on the DC Titanic news that breaks as we are recording the show! Very exciting!

Feb 14, 20171h 57m

The President - The Winner and a Look Forward

This week, we reveal the winner of the Greatest Fictional President bracket and get much deeper into our new classic segment, Moving Around The Deckchairs On The DC Titanic.

Feb 8, 20171h 13m