Best The Nerd Council Podcasts (2024)

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Rings of Power S2 FINALE BREAKDOWN with NERD OF THE RINGS 1:52:59

1d ago1:52:59

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Episode 8 of The Rings of Power is here and we are discussing all the good AND the bad from the episode with some MEGA scenes! We welcome Tolkien geek Matt from Nerd of the Rings. Please check him out here: https://twitter.com/nerdoftherings1 https://www.instagram.com/nerdoftherings/ IRISH LISTENERS - Get tickets to see us on The Lord of the Rings …

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Season 7: Episode #001 - Back Again... Again? 56:16

14d ago56:16

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...If we go on a break again, it will be shorter! We promise! But we are back to bring you news, views, commentary and conversation on everything nerdy! We are The Nerd Council: your home for all things nerd culture! POWERED BY ELGATO https://e.lga.to/TheNerdCouncil WEBSITE: https://www.thenerdcouncil.co.uk SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://www.twitter…

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USDN Presents: Terminator Zero and Nerd News 1:53:04

3d ago1:53:04

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We are discussing our thoughts on Terminator Zero and Nerd News from around the globe.By USDN_JeffyJeff

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Rings of Power S2 Ep7 BREAKDOWN with Jaron Pak 1:58:48

8d ago1:58:48

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Episode 7 of The Rings of Power is here and we get some MEGA controversial scenes, some master manipulation and one of the largest battle sequences ever created for television.We welcome back our mate and Tolkien expert Jaron Pak. Please check him out here:https://x.com/PakJaronhttps://www.instagram.com/thehalflingpodcast/ And check out Jarons work…

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USDN Presents: The Boys Finale and Cobra Kai s6 pt 1 2:41:14

10d ago2:41:14

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We are discussing our thoughts on The Boys Finale and part 1 of Season 6 of Cobra KaiBy USDN_JeffyJeff

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476: Roped Back In 52:33

15d ago52:33

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Twister. The middle to late 90s saw a dramatic change in visual effects technology for movies allowing studios to create films that they would never have tried to do before. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Twister. We discuss a cult classic, motivations, Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, a love triangle, t…

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Rings of Power S2 Ep6 BREAKDOWN with Chase Mullins 1:53:25

16d ago1:53:25

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Episode 6 of The Rings of Power consists of some of the best writing, dialogue and character development in the whole season and today we break it all down with an old friend and expert!We welcome back our mate Chase Mullins who is an actor, film-maker and knowledgeable fanatic of Tolkien AND movies (perfect combination). Please check him out here;…

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USDN Presents: Deadpool and Wolverine (Spoiler Edition) 1:35:29

17d ago1:35:29

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We are discussing our thoughts on the team up of the Century, Deadpool and Wolverine.By USDN_JeffyJeff

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Rings of Power S2 Ep5 BREAKDOWN with In Deep Geek 1:29:22

22d ago1:29:22

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We finally got what we were waiting for; Annatar (Sauron) vs Celebrimbor in full manipulation mode!! This was a huge step up from previous episodes and hopefully the show shines a spotlight on this storyline as it is so much fun watching it unfold before our eyes! We also got to watch events heat up in Khazad-Dum where King Durin is feeling the eff…

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Rings of Power S2, Ep4 BREAKDOWN with Fellowship of Fans 1:50:42

29d ago1:50:42

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Tom Bombadil makes his highly anticipated debut on screen and we are finally able to see this enigmatic character brought to life before our eyes! We also come face to face with the Ent Wives as another Middle-earth first on screen! What was your best and worst moment from this episode?Watch this podcast on YouTube here!!https://www.youtube.com/@me…

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Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 3 BREAKDOWN 1:18:53

1M ago1:18:53

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We are finally reintroduced to Numenor in Episode 3 entitled "The Eagle and the Sceptre"! What was your best and worst moment from this episode?We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheadsIf you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you can do so at this l…

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Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 2 BREAKDOWN 1:24:58

1M ago1:24:58

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We continue our travels through Middle-earth in Episode 2 entitled "Where the Stars are Strange", as we are reintroduced to the dwarven realm of Khazad-dûm and we get our first glimpse of the lands of Rhûn and the eagerly anticipated Wizard character played by Ciarán Hinds. We also finally get that magical moment where we hear the name of Annatar o…

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Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 1 BREAKDOWN 1:28:46

1M ago1:28:46

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The Rings of Power Season 2 has finally dropped and we kick-off with our analysis of Episode 1 entitled "Elven Kings Under the Sky".We are on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: Twitter @mellon_heads Instagram @mellonheadsofficial Facebook The Mellon Heads TikTok @themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like …

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The Rings Of Power Final Predictions For Season 2 27:48

1M ago27:48

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Here are our final thoughts heading into season 2 of The Rings of Power answering some key questions! We are also moving our weekly episodes from Wednesdays to Fridays during the time that the tv show is running 😁 What state do you think the characters and Middle-Earth will be in at the end of this season? Episode out everywhere now!! Please join o…

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War of the Rohirrim Trailer Reaction 46:33

1M ago46:33

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Join the Mellon Heads in this episode as they review the new trailer for the upcoming Middle-earth movie "The War of the Rohirrim". This highly anticipated anime movie is scheduled to come out this Christmas so mark your calendars and let's start getting excited for new Middle-earth movies!! Episode out everywhere now!! Check out our episode on the…

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475: Jedi Middle Management Council 58:14

1M ago58:14

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Star Wars: The Acolyte. Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm, one of its main focuses has been on mining the Star Wars franchise for all it is worth and in that process the fan reaction to each new entry has been incredibly interesting to track. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills in a crossover with Aggressive Ne…

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Isengard and the Tower of Orthanc 1:21:24

2M ago1:21:24

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Join the Mellon Heads as we delve into the rich history and mystique of Isengard and the Tower of Orthanc. In this episode, we explore the transformation of this ancient stronghold from a place of wisdom to a symbol of Saruman's ambition and betrayal. Enjoy this week's deep dive into one of Middle-Earth's most iconic locations, filled with exciting…

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From The Green Dragon To The Prancing Pony: Inns, Ales & Ent-Draughts 1:13:56

2M ago1:13:56

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What's your poison? Beer? Wine? Mead? Or what about just having a night in smoking weed from your pipe? We are binging through all the alcohols consumed in Middle-Earth by all the different races. Would you ever find an orc drinking Elven alcohol or would you ever see an Ent chilling with the broskies having pre-drinks at the Entmoot? We discuss al…

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474: Less Can Be More 53:40

2M ago53:40

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Deadpool & Wolverine. Since Disney acquired 20th Century Fox fans have wondered how the Marvel films from that studio would be worked into the MCU or if they would be acknowledged at all. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Deadpool & Wolverine. We discuss Fox vs Disney, a question, bringing back Wolv…

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USDN Presents: The Acolyte Finale 1:35:24

2M ago1:35:24

1:35:24

We are discussing our thoughts on The Acolyte Finale.By USDN_JeffyJeff

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Easterlings 1:13:23

2M ago1:13:23

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Who were the Evil men who allied with Sauron in the War of the Ring? These men came from the East but what do we really know about them and why were they evil? Join us in this episode as we talk all about the EASTERLINGS!! We'll learn all about these forces of men including their fighting styles, weapons they used and what set them down the road to…

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The Rings of Power: Behind The Scenes Featurette Reaction 1:21:11

2M ago1:21:11

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We have received so much content from Amazon in the last few days that you might have missed but don't fret! We've got you covered 😉 We give all of our reactions, deep dive informative breakdowns, theories and of course, the stupid humour. Enjoy! Episode out everywhere now!! Please join our PATREON!! You can get your hands on the entire episodes on…

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The Rings Of Power Trailer 2 Full Reaction 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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Our Full Breakdown of The San Diego Comic Con Trailer featuring our fresh theories, lore facts and the usual hilarious shenanigans! Enjoy! Episode out everywhere now!! Please join our PATREON!! You can get your hands on the entire episodes on video - not just these shorts, and much more weekly Mellon Head content!! https://www.patreon.com/themellon…

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103 - Hannes Lugstein | Slopecrashers Solo Developer & byteparrot Founder | Streamcast 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

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In our final podcast of this season, check out this interview with Hannes Lugstein! Hannes is the Founder of byteparrot and is finalising his first game, Slopecrashers. What is Slopecrashers? How does someone build an entire game alone? Find out the answer to these and more questions in this power hour podcast! Wishlist Slopecrashers on Steam here:…

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The Mighty Mûmakil 38:52

2M ago38:52

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What do you know about the mighty Mûmakil? You've seen them on the screen or read about them in the book, but what do you really know about them? Where do they come from? How do the Hobbits know about their lore? When were they first used as artillery for war? We are unravelling the mystery of the massive beasts today! 🐘 Episode out everywhere now!…

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Grima Wormtongue 1:14:45

3M ago1:14:45

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Silence Worm! And Listen up as we get into the real villain of Rohan, Grima Wormtongue 🐍Why did he choose to serve someone that he hated? Was he wicked until the end? Why did he hate Rohan? What atrocities did he commit? Of course we answer all these questions and so much more as we get into tid-bits about the fantastic actor that portrays Grime in…

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Enchanted Artifacts: Iconic Heirlooms of Middle-Earth 1:03:47

3M ago1:03:47

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Ever wondered what the story was behind Aragorn's "Ring of Barahir"? Or if Arwen's life-force really was tied to the fate of the ring? In this episode we explore the legendary objects and artifacts that played pivotal roles in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga. From the silvered steel of Mithril to Sam's Elvish rope, these enchanted items hold immense inf…

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102 - Andrew Smith | Trash Goblin Director & Spilt Milk Studios CEO | Streamcast 1:10:04

3M ago1:10:04

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Thank you to our guest Andrew Smith for being so honest and generous! Andrew is the Creative Director of UK indie gaming studio, Spilt Milk Studios, and is currently working on Trash Goblin. What is Trash Goblin? Why was its Kickstarter so successful? Find the answers to these and more questions in this power hour podcast!SUPPORT SPILT MILK STUDIOS…

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473: Push Through Adversity 50:46

3M ago50:46

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A Quiet Place: Day One. John Krasinski created two incredibly memorable films following a family dealing with the aftermath of an alien invasion that required people to be as silent as possible to survive. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about A Quiet Place: Day One. We discuss doing a prequel, a new pl…

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Frodo Baggins: Revealing The Hero Within 1:21:20

3M ago1:21:20

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My dear Frodo, Hobbits really are the most amazing creatures. You can watch the movies a hundred times yet in the books they can still surprise you! Welcome back to the Council of Elrond where today you will learn all about why "Book Frodo" is the Hobbit we can all look up to and why he would kick the butt of "Movie Frodo".Listen as Dave and Johnny…

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#35 Dogs, Dragons & Dead Brothers (House of the Dragon S2E02) 1:33:37

3M ago1:33:37

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Back to back to back episodes. We can still do it and this time we'll keep our word and stay true to our sacred vows. Be a part of Harry and Max jumping back into the next episode of House of the Dragon as they are discussing another banger this week. The Targaryen civil war is slowly unraveling, the pieces are being put together and we are not far…

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#34 Cornflakes & Milk (House of the Dragon S2E01) 1:04:47

3M ago1:04:47

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Blood & Cheese? Cornflakes & Milk? Big plot twists await you in this episode with Harry and Max as this weeks podcast hosts. They are back fucking finally. With their little dear baby House of the Dragon. The show that started it all. The infamous podcast THE LAIDBACK NERDS. Go back to Westeros with us as we are analyzing the the first episode of H…

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The Barrow-Wights Explained 55:29

3M ago55:29

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The mysterious and haunting beings in Tolkien's Middle-Earth that are too terrifying to be included in Peter Jackson's films. We don't shy away from them here as we discuss the story of the hobbits creepy encounter with them! 💀 Where did the spirits originally come from? Why are they protecting the burial grounds? Why didn't they take the Ring and …

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#33 The Council of Nerds 1:47:13

3M ago1:47:13

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Well, well, well. Long break again because we are the laziest cunts. Howard, Harry and Max finally managed to jump on the poddy together for the first time this year. As this episode was recorded a short while ago, it is not quite up to date anymore. But an entertaining one nonetheless as the boys are nerding up a good two hours about all them new …

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101 - Cozzie Gamz: What Are Your Favourite Cosy Games? | Streamcast 45:00

3M ago45:00

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Sit back and listen as Akiraindahouse and Hali share their love of cosy games with Blackamura. Find out which games are at the top of our recommendations and why. Our opening and ending themes were made by Pyro Kid Sosa. Any music we use can be found on Epidemic Sound and we have a referral code you can use: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/j…

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472: This is Your Life 1:00:41

4M ago1:00:41

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Inside Out 2. Pixar has struggle to find an audience recently has many of its releases were relegated to Disney Plus, but secondly the films were not connecting with audiences in the same ways its golden age offerings had. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Inside Out 2. We discuss going back inside,…

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The Two Trees Of Valinor: Truth & Lies 1:14:06

4M ago1:14:06

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The Two Trees of Valinor, The Line of White Trees from Numenor to Gondor, The Hobbits' beloved Party Tree. We are leaf-ing no twig unturned in this jam-packed episode as we discuss one of Tolkien's favourite things on this planet and his Middle-Earth. Did you know Ents aren't really Tree-ish at all? Or that Peter Jackson had some incredible Easter …

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100 - 5 Years of Streamcast! 1:09:43

4M ago1:09:43

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5 years and 100 podcast episodes in, it's a double milestone for the Streamcast and we called upon a very special guest to help us celebrate! Join Blackamura, Akira and Troy as we share highlights and go down memory lane, sharing our favourite moments over the past 5 years. Our opening and ending themes were made by Pyro Kid Sosa. Any music we use …

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Master of the Riddermark: Rise and Fall 1:32:11

4M ago1:32:11

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Hold onto your Helms as we continue our dive into one of Tolkien's most inspirational leaders of Men, in Part II of our chat all about the Leader of the Horse men of Rohan. In this episode Johnny and Dave get into the nitty-gritty details of King Theoden's early life before becoming the Man we meet in The Two Towers. We discuss his greatest moments…

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USDN Presents: The Acolyte plus News 2:15:54

4M ago2:15:54

2:15:54

We are discussing our thoughts on The Acolyte and nerd news from around the interwebs.By USDN_JeffyJeff

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Theoden King 1:07:05

4M ago1:07:05

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Arise Arise, Riders of Theoden! Get ready to march into battle with the King of the Riddermark as we dive into one of Tolkien's most beloved characters and one of film's most iconic performances ⚔️ In this episode Johnny and Dave discuss the introduction to this King of Men both on the screen and on the pages, before introducing the new fun game "K…

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USDN Presents: To Me My X-Men 2:28:57

4M ago2:28:57

2:28:57

Hosted by: USDN_JeffyJeff and The Council of Nerds (Rob-Chantel Gibbons and we'll introduce a new Council Member) We are discussing all things X-Men '97 (Spoilers).By USDN_JeffyJeff

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Tom Bombadil AND Viggo Join The Cast!? 48:18

4M ago48:18

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Tom Bombadil is OFFICIALLY IN the upcoming Season of Rings of Power, Season 2! AND Viggo Mortensen discusses the possibilities of returning to the role of Aragorn in the upcoming movie, The Lord of the Rings; The Hunt for Gollum! Did I hear you say that you needed 2 mellons to break it all down for you? Well we've got you covered! We are talking al…

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Streamcast Podcast Trailer 0:36

4M ago0:36

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If you love games, you'll be sure to love the Streamcast. Content for the people, by the people. Blackamura, Troy, Akira & Hali aim to provide a vehicle where indie devs get to communicate their love for stories including the ones they tell in their own games. Make sure to check us out on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts and follow us across …

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471: The True Depth 53:00

4M ago53:00

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IF. John Krasinski is known for his stand-out role in The Office as Jim Halpert but in the last few years he’s become known as a fine director of films with original ideas. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about IF. We discuss coming into the movie, dealing with loss, childhood, our favorite IF, the cast…

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99 - RIP Akira Toriyama | The Legacy of Dragon Ball | Pyro Kid Sosa | Streamcast 1:51:36

4M ago1:51:36

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Big up to our special guest Pyro Kid Sosa! Follow him here: https://pyrokidsosa.carrd.co/ In our 99th podcast, Blackamura enlists superstar Artist/Musician/Indie Dev Pyro Kid Sosa to talk about their favourite Dragon Ball anime and gaming moments! Our opening and ending themes were made by Pyro Kid Sosa. Any music we use can be found on Epidemic So…

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470: It Clouds Your Judgment 56:52

5M ago56:52

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Star Wars: Tales of the Empire. There are so many stories to tell in the universe of Star Wars and animation had become one of the best tools to help fill in those gaps in character’s stories that make their arcs just that much richer. In this crossover with Aggressive Negotiations, Matthew Rushing and John Mills talk about Tales of the Empire. We …

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The Rings of Power Season 2 Teaser Trailer Reaction 1:11:10

5M ago1:11:10

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On today's episode, Dave and Johnny break down The Rings of Power Season 2 New Official Teaser Trailer! How does it compare with Season 1? We look at all the tiny details and try to explain whats going on in our opinion and throw a dash of comedic stupidity in the mix. Of course this conversation gets into wild theories and segweys into other LOTR …

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469: Unmerited Favor 1:14:26

5M ago1:14:26

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch: The Final Season. When Star Wars animation burst on to the big screen in 2008 it was met with lukewarm reviews yet it lead to one a new generation’s introduction to the galaxy far, far away and would become the beloved series fans fought to save after it was unceremoniously canceled by Disney after it bought Lucasfilm. In …

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Hunt for Gollum / Bernard Hill Tribute 50:09

5M ago50:09

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NEW MOVIE!!!!!! So this week, Variety announced that Sir Peter Jackson is returning to Middle-Earth (and New Zealand) to create new films with Warner Bros and he has assembled his team of Avengers. We go through all the details and share some theories! We also pay tribute to the late and great Bernard Hill (King Theoden) who passed away this week ❤…

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