Best Nerd Boomer Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 111 - Scott Pilgrim TAKES OFF! Underrated gem or disappointing adaptation? 49:11

2d ago49:11

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In this week's episode we invited our friend Aaron because he really likes the Scott Pilgrim franchise. We talked everything Scott Pilgrim, from the video game and graphic novels, to the live-action movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, to the recent Netflix animated adaptation, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Does this most recent adaptation tarnish the Sco…

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BG18 - Machines Are Boats 1:06:15

4d ago1:06:15

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We had a great time with the final two episodes of Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040! Join us next time for… something else! Our theme music is Jojowave by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworld…

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Episode 110 - /generate prompt:: an excellent review of Late Night with the Devil 1:23:53

9d ago1:23:53

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In this week's episode we talk about Coachella, the possible return of Durarara! and Baccano, an upcoming TMNT movie, Robot Dreams and Exuma. We also review Late Night with the Devil, a recent horror from Australian writer and directors Cameron and Colin Cairnes, starring David Dastmalchian. Is it possible for something to be middle-of-the-road but…

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Episode 109 - Monkey Man spoiler-free REVIEW! Is it OFFENSIVE to like this? 1:27:05

18d ago1:27:05

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In this week's episode we talk about White Fever, the 3 Body Problem murder, David Chang chili crunch scandal, The Matrix 5 announcement, the Roundup: Punishment release date, and a trailer for Indian action movie simply titled Kill. We also review Monkey Man, the new action film written by, directed by and starring Dev Patel - Prince Zuko himself.…

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BG17 – I’m Not A Transhumanist 1:06:00

18d ago1:06:00

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We Are Going To Space! Our theme music is Jojowave by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworldBy Liam S. Smith & Nick Ballantyne

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Episode 108 - Godzilla Minus One and Boy and the Heron! Japan Wins the Oscars!! 1:24:37

27d ago1:24:37

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In this week's episode we invite Yuta back on the show to talk about Japan's two big Oscar-winners for the year - Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron. We chat about the highs and lows of each movie and gush about our favourite grumpy prehistoric lizard - Hayao Miyazaki. Did these films deserve their respective Oscars? Is The Boy and the He…

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Episode 107 - Baby Assassins REVIEW! Zoomers versus boomers 1:05:30

1M ago1:05:30

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In this week's episode we review the Baby Assassins series of films and explore the differences between these action movies and the dad action movies of the likes of The Beekeeper and the Equalizer. Are these movies a pleasant surprise or an upsetting mislead? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 01:20 WHWBW? …

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BG16 -Mentally Unwell Music 58:56

1M ago58:56

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Miss Galatea, tear down this wall! Our theme music is Jojowave by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworldBy Liam S. Smith & Nick Ballantyne

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Episode 106 - A Shop For Killers! How to do teenage assassins right 1:18:08

1M ago1:18:08

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In this week's episode we review A Shop For Killers, an action thriller kdrama starring Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun, all about a college student that finds out that she is the heir to a black market arms dealing empire - and she is currently in the midst of a very hostile takeover. Is this how assassin TV should be done? When will we let The Brot…

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Episode 105 - Scavengers Reign REVIEW! Beautiful. Horrifying. Relaxing. 1:21:17

2M ago1:21:17

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In this week's episode we review Scavengers Reign, an animated series about a group of scavengers trying to survive the beautiful but harsh environment of an alien planet. Is this an underrated dark horse in a year of exceptional animation? How would we fare if we were stranded on a horrible nightmare planet? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit…

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BG15 - Boomerized by Facebook 54:47

2M ago54:47

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The gang come thiiiis close to giving us a beach episode, but uh oh! Maki’s contracted Poster’s Madness. Our theme music is Jojowave by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworldBy Liam S. Smith & Nick Ballantyne

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Episode 104 - Badland Hunters review! Ma Dong Seok vs Zombie Lizard men! 48:16

2M ago48:16

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In this week's episode we review Badland Hunters, the South Korean action flick starring the biggest man in Daehanminguk. Big punches, big guns, and the big man himself, Ma Dong Seok. What more could we ask for? What sets this apart from other zombie films? Could we possibly get a sequel for this? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscri…

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BG14 - The Blart Knight 54:51

2M ago54:51

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The Boomers are in the goddamn aquarium! How will the entire population of Tokyo get out of this one? Our theme music is Jojowave by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworldBy Liam S. Smith & Nick Ballantyne

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Episode 103 - The Brothers Sun review... well... at least the action is good 1:10:58

2M ago1:10:58

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In this week's episode we talk about The Brothers Sun, the Netflix action series starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, all about a family that is torn between a peaceful, happy family life and a life of crime that puts them at constant risk of death. Why were we so disappointed by this show? Spoiler alert - it's mostly Bruce-related. Let's d…

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Episode 102 - Single's Inferno Season 3 aka The Lee Gwan-hee Show 1:05:09

3M ago1:05:09

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Happy Valentines Day everyone! In this week's episode we invite resident reality TV expert Nat to help us review the third and latest season of sexy Korean reality dating show - Single's Inferno, currently streaming on Netflix. Is this simultaneously the best and worst season yet? Does Gwan Hee have any redeeming qualities? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE…

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Episode BG13 – Robot Clown Race War 57:13

3M ago57:13

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Tokyo 2040’s One Of These Night has it all! Romance! Advanced liquid metal mech suits! Robot murder clowns! Truly an episode for the ages. Our theme music is Jojowave by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworld…

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Episode 101- Mask Girl review! The least romantic K-drama on Netflix 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

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In this week's episode we take a look at Mask Girl - a South Korean televisual series full of twists and turns, now streaming on Netflix. Where does this series succeed? Why isn't it as popular as its contemporaries? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 1:41 WHWBW? (Strong Girl Bong-soon, A2K) 18:26 Mask Girl …

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Episode 100 - The BEST movies (that we remember) of 2023 1:20:56

3M ago1:20:56

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In this episode we take a look back at TV and movies from the year of 2023 and discuss the best and worst in several categories that we made up on the fly. Kick back with some tinnies and take a lazy look back at the year of film 2023. What was the K-POP song of last year? Which character had the best on-screen death? Who will take home the coveted…

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BG12 - VOOMER 55:21

3M ago55:21

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Tokyo 2040’s Are You ExperienceD combines heavy footage re-use with the most bonkers acronym in anime history. Our theme music is Jojowave by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworldBy Liam S. Smith & Nick Ballantyne

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Episode 99 - Gyeongseong Creature review! Smokey looks and Japanese hatred 1:18:33

3M ago1:18:33

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In this episode we talk about the hot, new South Korean Netflix drama - Gyeongseong Creature, starring Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee. Set in 1940s, Japanese-occupied Korea, where evil Japanese military scientists are doing sinister bio-chemical experiments on Korean prisoners, this K-drama offers romance, drama, horror, action - something for everyo…

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Episode BG11 – Give Me A Hero 1:07:17

4M ago1:07:17

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The podcast covering the Bubblegum Crisis episode We Built This City opens with a 20 minute conversation about The Worst Song of All Time. Our theme music is Jojowave by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworld…

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BG10 - Naruto Uzumaki 53:39

4M ago53:39

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The Boomer apocalypse is getting underway, localised entirely inside the AD Police Tower. Only the Union can stop it now! Our theme music is The Rose Vibe by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworld…

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Episode 98 - 2nd Year Anniversary listener's Q&A featuring KPOP 1:49:21

4M ago1:49:21

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In this video we celebrate our 2-year birthday by kicking back and watching some kpop, while also answering some questions from our lovely listeners. Thank you so much to everyone that submitted questions, everyone that has listened to our ramblings, and all the friends we made along the way! Here's to another year! SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_sub…

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Episode 97 - Samurai Friday! Onimusha vs Blue Eye Samurai 1:11:19

4M ago1:11:19

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In this weeks episode we talk about two hot Netflix animated samurai properties - Onimusha and Blue Eye Samurai. One show produced in Japan and directed by acclaimed Japanese director, Takashi Miike. The other produced in America and directed by Jane Wu and written by husband and wife duo, Amber Noizumi and Michael Green. Which of these titles is s…

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BG 9 - Nene The Scab 1:00:38

4M ago1:00:38

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Bubblegum's Back, Alright!By Liam S. Smith & Nick Ballantyne

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Episode 96 - Song of the Bandits! Gunslinging South Korean action at its finest 54:40

5M ago54:40

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In this weeks episode we talk Song of the Bandits, the South Korean Netflix series about cowboys, espionage, and really unlikeable Japanese soldiers. Is this the new gold standard for TV gunplay? Why isn't there more of this kind of show? Let’s discuss. 00:00 The Start 01:26 What Have We Been Watching (Fast X) 12:58 Song of the Bandits (spoiler-fre…

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Episode 95 - IU CONCERT: The Golden Hour! Taylor Swift could never... 1:05:50

5M ago1:05:50

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In this weeks episode we talk about the cinema release of IUs concert - the Golden Hour. We go through the songs, costumes and pageantry of the concert, as well as how the Disney princess that is IU compares to her American and Korean peers. What were our favourite parts? Why is IU better than Taylor? Let’s discuss. 00:00 The Start 01:50 All about …

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Episode 190 – What A Wonderful Podcast 1:18:29

5M ago1:18:29

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Stone Ocean babyyy! Our theme music is The Rose Vibe by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworldBy Liam S. Smith & Nick Ballantyne

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Episode 94 - Ballerina review! The best Netflix action film you haven't seen 53:16

5M ago53:16

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In this episode, we review the very excellent but criminally overlooked Ballerina (2023). Starring Jeon Jong-seo and directed by Lee Chung-hyeon, this South Korean action flick is better than it needs to be and deserves more attention - delivering a slick neo-noir atmosphere as well as a powerful message with implications on the state of real-world…

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Episode 189 - Ghost Gun! 58:01

6M ago58:01

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Pistachio caps a guy with his Ghost Gun! Oh, and the end of linear time happens or some BS. Our theme music is The Rose Vibe by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworldBy Liam S. Smith & Nick Ballantyne

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Episode 93 - Expend4bles is so BAD it makes Steven Seagal look good 1:16:51

6M ago1:16:51

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In this episode, we invite Boon to talk about Expend4bles and also help us with our second Martial Artists Battle Royale, where we pit the characters of four of our favourite martial artists against each other in a battle to the death. This time around we have four of the best - Jason Statham, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Wesley Snipes, and Steven Seagal…

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Episode 92 - Japanese horror movies! Immersion (2023) and The Forbidden Play (2023) 1:18:00

6M ago1:18:00

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In this episode, we continue the spooky season into November by reviewing two fresh J-horror movies from two legendary directors of the genre - Takashi Shimizu (director of the Grudge series) and Hideo Nakata (director of the Ring series). Get set for a couple of spooky spoiler-free reviews of Immersion (2023) and The Forbidden Play (2023). How do …

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Episode 188 - Please Let Me Marry Your Daughter! 1:06:31

6M ago1:06:31

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Made In Heaven, Let’s Goooooo! Our theme music is The Rose Vibe by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworldBy Liam S. Smith & Nick Ballantyne

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BONUS Episode - Watch with us! Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018) Movie Commentary 1:41:02

6M ago1:41:02

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Hey all! If you've been putting off watching Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018) because it is simply too scary to watch alone, then have no fear! Watch it along with us and have the benefit of two idiots cracking wise in the background to make you feel more comfortable. Get your Amazon Prime ready, sync us up and let's piss our pants collectively! SUBS…

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Episode 91 - Talk to Me, girl! Aussie horror to kick off the spooky season! 56:36

7M ago56:36

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In this episode, we kick off the spooky season by review new(ish) Aussie horror movie - Talk to Me. A24 distributed, directorial debut from by Danny and Michael Philipou of RackaRacka YouTube fame, horror movie that tells the story of what a bunch of Aussie teens would do with a hand that lets you talk to the dead. Is a good representation of Austr…

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Episode 187 - 100 Gex Battle Royale 55:37

7M ago55:37

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Kennedy Space Centre’s Visitor Centre’s Natural G Cafe is haunted by Jolyne’s ghost! Our theme music is The Rose Vibe by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworldBy Liam S. Smith & Nick Ballantyne

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