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A podcast hosted by Lauren and Matt that discusses the latest in pop-culture news, tv shows, comics, and movies all the while featuring a beer of the week.
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- Army of Darkness · 53 min.We complete the trilogy this week as Forrest and Andrew AKA the Maynard Brewer join us to break down and discuss The Army of Darkness. IS this your favorite in the Evil Dead…
- The Evil Dead II · 51 min.Forrest joins Matt and Lauren to discuss what they've been reading and watching, why you don't need to watch Backrooms, and then the big main event! They discuss The Evil Dead…
- The Evil Dead (1981) · 42 min. · Episode 370We are kicking off the Halloween seaosn by discussing The Evil Dead from 1981 starring Bruce Campbell and directed by Sam Raimi! Lauren's never seen it so let's see how she feels…
- Supernatural Season 14 Episodes 1-6 · 46 min. · Episode 340We have finally made it to season 14! We kick it off by discussing episodes 1-6 of Supernatural's Season 14. linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Become a supporter of this podcast…
- Spider-Man Brand New Day Review! · 59 min. · Episode 335This week we discuss D23 news such as the X-Men casting, Ahsoka Season 2, Visionquest, and more! We hit on what we've been reading lately and then we give our thoughts on…
- Shark Week Special W/ Carl Grasso · 53 min. · Episode 330We know we know Shark Week was last week however, it is still summer and the sharks deserve love every week! Carl Grasso is back and we discuss his film Amityville Sharkhouse…
- Clerks 2 20th Anniversary Episode! · 39 min. · Episode 327Our Stan Lee Tim cameo comes at us from the studio this week as we discuss Clerk 2 from Kevin Smith! Set a decade after the first it brings us moments such as Kinky Kelly and so…
- Supergirl Review! · 1 t. 5 min. · Episode 325Matt, Lauren, Eddie, and Megan all sat down live to discuss their thoughts on the Supergirl film! Follow Megan- @VigilanteVibesPod Eddie-Wretchedhivecomics Subscribe to…
- Spider-Man Noir Review! · 43 min. · Episode 321This week we are back in the seat chatting about what we have been up to such as watching Widow's Bay on AppleTV, The Boroughs on Netflix, and reading a whole bunch of comics!…
- Masters of the Universe Spoiler Reaction! · 46 min. · Episode 334Matt is joined by DT this week of SpaceCastle to discuss the Masters of the Universe film! They discuss what makes this an incredibly special film and why everybody needs to go…
- The Mandalorian and Grogu Film Review! · 39 min. · Episode 321We're kicking off the Summer Blockbuster season with our review of The Mandalorian and Grogu! It's the first Star Wars film to hit theaters since The Rise of Skywalker and takes…
- The Mandalorian and Grogu Pre-Show! · 33 min. · Episode 319The film is out, and if you are wondering what it is you need to know before watching Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, we are here to catch you up really quickly! Make sure…
- Interview W/ Kenny Porter and Tyrell Cannon Of IDW Publishing · 27 min. · Episode 321Today, we sit down with the incredibly talented Kenny Porter and Tyrell Cannon, the creators of the upcoming IDW Dark series Operation Iron Coffin. What happens when you get…
- Episode 320: The Life and Death of Darth Maul · 35 min. · Episode 319Star Wars Month carries on as this week we explore The Life and Death of Darth Maul! We go over his life, including the shows, and we do spoil Maul: Shadow Lord. Matt touches on…
- Ep 319: GALAXY's EDGE with Ethan Sacks · 1 t. 3 min.HAPPY MAY the 4th!!! We're kicking off Star Wars month with an episode all about Disney's Galaxy's Edge. From fun facts, to canonical lore, and tips to better enjoy your trip. We…
- The Boys Season 5 Mid-Season Review · 42 min. · Episode 316We are halfway thru The Boys Final Season and we're here to discuss our feelings and break down the first 4 episodes as we head into the final half! Linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews…
- Supernatural Season 13 Ep 17-23 Review · 39 min. · Episode 316This week, we wrap up season 13 of Supernatural! Is Lucifer getting our sympathy? What even is happening here? Rowena is still our Queen, and of course, the end of this season…
- Maul: Shadow Lord Episodes 1 and 2 Review · 36 min. · Episode 313This week we sit down to discuss what comics we have been reading before diving into the newly released Disney+ series Maul: Shadow Lord! We clear up the timelines a bit and…
- The Boys Season 4 Recap!! · 45 min. · Episode 316With the launch this week of the final season of Amazon's The Boys, we break down and recap season 4 to refresh those supe brains! Get ready and let us know how you think the…
- Jesse From GoodDay's Entertainment · 33 min. · Episode 315We had our old friend Jesse from Good Day's Entertainment stop by and talk about his upcoming Kickstarter campaign which marries comic books with board game action! You can…
- Daredevil Born Again Season 1 Recap · 1 t. 6 min. · Episode 314Daredevil Born Again Season 2 is releasing March 24th and so we are here to recap and break down season 1 for you! We chat all the things we loved as we go episode by episode…
- Episode 313: Megacon Pre-Show · 25 min. · Episode 311The big week is here!!! We are gearing up to take on Megacon Orlando, where we will have a panel on Sunday, the 22nd, at 1230 deep diving into Daredevil and joined by Jimmy…
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secret of the Ooze 35th Anniversary · 60 min. · Episode 309Can you believe that it has been 35 years since the Turtles were deemed too violent and thus reduced to not using weapons in the highly anticipated sequel?! We welcome resident…
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Review · 39 min. · Episode 307This week, we are headed to Westeros and discussing A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms from HBO! Linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Become a supporter of this podcast…
- Ep 310: Blades of Glory (2007) · 40 min.To celebrate the Winter Olmpics last week we did Cool Runnings, and this week, BLADES OF GLORY from 2007. Starring Will Ferrrell and Jon Heder. We recapped the ridiculousness…
- SUPERNATURAL Season 13 part 2 · 49 min.As we get closer to the finish line in Matt's Supernatural watch through, this week we recapped Season 13, episodes 8-15. We sprinkle in fun facts, and discus the good, the bad…
- Cool Runnings Winter Olympics Special Review · 45 min. · Episode 309Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on up, it's bobsled time! We kick this issue off by discussing our weekly comic book pulls that you should be reading, and then just a…
- Episode 308: Friday the 13th Part 2 · 55 min. · Episode 308Love is in the air as it's Valentine's Day week, and we are also blessed with Friday the 13th this year! After we kick it off with news and what we have been reading and…
- Supernatural w/ Caroline and Katherine Shuda of IDW Publishing · 58 min. · Episode 304We are joined this week by Cheersies winner Caroline Shuda and her sister Katherine Shuda, both of whom are working on IDW's Monster High comics! They join us to discuss their…
- Wonder Man Comic Origins · 38 min. · Episode 306Join us this week as we dive into the origins of Simon Williams, AKA Wonder Man, ahead of the release of Marvel's 8-episode series on Disney+ Linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Become a…
- Episode 305: Top 3 Disney Movies and Unhinged Moments · 1 t. 3 min. · Episode 303Welcome back! We get into opening segments chatting about our must-reads and what we are watching, as well as some news. We then dive into our top 3 favorite Disney movies and…
- Episode 304: Stranger Things Finale Review · 35 min. · Episode 301One last time into the Upside Down, we head as this week we discuss the finale to Netflix's Stranger Things. We discuss what worked and what didn't work for us. Did it land?…
- Ep 303: 2026's Most Anticipated Movies and TV · 33 min. · Episode 302Happy New Year! We return this week discussing our most anticipated movies and TV shows of 2026! Shrinking, Avengers Doomsday, Supergirl, and more! Discover what makes our list…
- Episode 302: Favorite Films and TV Shows of 2025 · 1 t. 12 min. · Episode 300We kick off this episode talking about Matt's time on the Disney Wish Merry Time Christmas cruise and about the various Disney cruises. We then chat about what comics we have…
- Ep 301: Christmas at the Theme Parks W/ The Theme Park Blerd! · 1 t. 5 min. · Episode 299The Holidays are a magical time of year, and extra magical when you sprinkle in Disney and Universal magic! Our friend Dre AKA The Theme Park Blerd joins us to chat about Disney…
- EP 300!! The 2nd Annual Christmas Variety Show! · 1 t. 32 min.ICYMI, we held our 2nd annual Christmas Variety Show! Featuring videos from friends that were sent in, false accusations from Megan of Vigilante Vibes Podcast and Nerd…
- Creator Spotlight: Austin Basis · 54 min.Wake up, we have a special creator episode today featuring Austi Basis, who you may know from the show Supernatural as one of the amazing Ghostfacers! He joins us as we discuss…
- Ep 299: The Santa Clause 2 w/ Kat! · 1 t. 3 min. · Episode 297Welcome back, everyone. This week, our dear friend Kat joins us to discuss the 2002 film The Santa Clause 2! We kick it off with our nerd initiative comic recs before jumping…
- Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1 Review · 38 min.We head into the Upside Down and discuss the first 4 episodes of Stranger Things season 5. Delightful Derek, Will, Vecna's new workout routine, we talk it all! Don't forget to…
- Ep298: How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) · 52 min. · Episode 294This week, we are kicking off our Christmas celebrations! We are talking about the comics that we have been reading and reviewing on www.nerdinitiative.com, and then only one…
- Creator Spotlight: Jon Dexter of Dime Store Detective · 21 min.We have Jon Dexter back this week to talk about his current campaign for the Supernatural Detective thriller Dime Store Detective Volume 1! Check out the campaign here…
- Episode 297: Stranger Things Seasons 1-4 Recap · 1 t. 28 min. · Episode 297Let's head into the upside-down this week! We kick it off with our weekly comic reviews, which you can find on www.nerdinitiative.com, and then dive into some news, which is…
- Creator Spotlight Frank Martin of Love and Death on the Dark Side of the Moon! · 20 min.Frank Martin joins us once more to discuss his latest Kickstarter campaign, Love and Death on the Dark Side of the Moon! In the near future, the sun is dying, and as scientists…
- Episode 296: Gen V Season 2 Wrap-Up · 40 min. · Episode 296This week, we are back and talking about Season 2 of Amazon Prime's hit series Gen V! We return to Goldolkin and recap each episode, as well as deliver our thoughts as to how…
- Creator Interview: Kenny Porter and Mike Becker · 48 min.We have a special creator spotlight this week as Kenny Porter and Mike Becker join us to discuss thir upcoming comic from Mad Cave: The New Space Age #1 "Disgraced astronaut…
- Ep 295: Peacemaker Season 2 Wrap-Up · 42 min.This week, we are back talking about our weekly comic reads on www.nerdinitiative.com before some quick news. Our main topic is long overdue this week, as we are talking about…
- Episode 294: Back to the Future 40th Anniversary! · 1 t. 10 min. · Episode 292Welcome back! We kick it off talking about comics such as Absolute Batman Annual and Supernatural. We hit on the news, such as Mike Flannigan's Carrie has wrapped filming, and…
- Ep 293: The Black Phone & Black Phone 2 · 1 t. 1 min. · Episode 293We kicked off this week discussing news and comic recs before entering the supernatural world of Black Phone 1 and 2. We recap and discuss Black Phone 1 and then dive into our…
- Creator Interview: Ernie Altbacker and Josh White · 44 min.Greetings earthlings! Our friend Ernie Altbacker is back along with artist Josh White to discuss issue two of their epic space adventure Area 51 Studios which is live on…
- Ep 292: Leprechaun Review · 50 min.Welcome back, friends! We kick things off with our usual comic recommendations for www.nerdinitiative.com and then follow up with some news! Our main topic this week is…







