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Punch Drunk Nerd (Weekly Nerd Talk + Pop Culture Reviews)

Punch Drunk Nerd (Weekly Nerd Talk + Pop Culture Reviews)

By: Luis Gonzalez Miguel Sanchez Ed Ball (Pop Culture Reviews and Weekly Nerd Talk Type S***t)
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We talk N3RD $H!T. Every week we talk about the biggest nerd news of the week, review the biggest releases, and talk about what we've been into! New Episode every Friday! Follow us @punchdrunknerd Weekly Nerd Talk & Pop Culture ReviewsLuis Gonzalez, Miguel Sanchez, Ed Ball (Pop Culture Reviews and Weekly Nerd Talk Type S***t) Art
Episodes
  • Becoming Content Creators, Screenwriters, and allowing yourself to try something new - Episode 210
    May 15 2026

    This is a CHILL ahh episode. With one nerd traveling abroad, Luis and Miguel decide to switch gears and have an introspective conversation on just about everything in their minds this week.

    From content creation to writing your very first screenplay, the nerds chat about the obstacles and hurdles they face everyday. Plus some off the dome conversation starters that keep them chatting longer than they ever expected.

    Of course there is the summer movie wager update but this episode is something different. Sit back and vibe or skip all together. This one is for the boys.

    Like and subscribe BBs and don’t forget to leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platforms.

    00:00 - Intro

    00:33 - Summer Box Office Update

    02:55 - Comedians as Horror Directors

    09:03 - How to Crack Framed WTF

    20:11 - Movies that Make Us Cry

    29:12 - Fandoms We're Embarrassed Of

    38:46 - Filming in Movie Theatres for Social Media

    47:33 - Being Content Creators

    53:50 - Mortal Kombat

    01:01:41 - Rewatching the MCU

    01:09:14 - Sheep Detective

    01:19:00 - Writing My Movie


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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • The Odyssey trailer arrives + Ted Lasso RETURNS?? - Episode 209
    May 8 2026

    This week’s episode is packed with major franchise news, horror hype, blockbuster trailers, and a little bit of Star Wars chaos.

    We kick things off with the news that Matt Shakman, director of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is officially heading to the Planet of the Apes franchise for a brand-new film, with writer Josh Friedman also returning. We talk about what this could mean for the future of the series and why the creative team has us excited.

    In Trailer Talk, we react to a huge lineup of new trailers including Ted Lasso Season 4, the new Resident Evil, Evil Dead Burn, The Odyssey final trailer, and Tony — the Anthony Bourdain film directed by Matt Johnson. Some trailers instantly won us over, some surprised us, and a few sparked big conversations about where these franchises are headed next.

    Then in What We’re Into, Miguel revisits Avengers: Infinity War and reflects on why it still works as one of the MCU’s biggest event films. Ed checks out Lord of the Flies on Netflix, dives into Hocum, and spends some time with Maul: Shadow Lord. Meanwhile, Luis jumps into the new Star Wars content and levels in Fortnite, bringing the galaxy far, far away into battle royale form once again.

    A fun episode full of movie talk, TV hype, horror discussion, and big franchise energy from beginning to end.

    00:00 - Intro

    00:20 - Summer Box Office Update

    06:20 - New Director for Planet of the Apes

    8:50 - Ted Lasso Season 4 Trailer

    13:20 - Resident Evil Teaser Trailer

    17:25 - Evil Dead Burn Trailer

    20:30 - The Odyssey Trailer

    27:30 - Tony Trailer

    35:15 - MCU Rewatch

    44:25 - Lord of the Flies

    44:25 - Hokum

    56:25 - Fortnite


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Predicting the Biggest Movies of the Summer - The Summer Movie Wager 2026 (feat. Benny Watts) - EP 208
    May 1 2026

    It’s time for the ultimate summer showdown.

    Luis, Ed, Miguel, and special guest Benny Watts go head-to-head in the Summer Movie Wager, each drafting their picks for the top 10 highest-grossing movies of the summer based on domestic box office.

    From safe blockbuster bets to risky dark horses, every pick counts and every list says something different about how this summer could play out. Who’s playing it smart? Who’s taking big swings? And who’s already doomed?

    If you love box office predictions, movie debates, and summer blockbuster hype, this one’s for you.

    Let the games begin.



    Click the Link to track our picks and see who is winning! - https://linkly.link/2i7Kz


    Summer Movie Wager Point System

    13 points - If you get 1 or 10 Correct

    10 points - If you nail your guess correctly

    7 points - 1 spot away

    5 points - 2 spots away

    3 points - Anywhere in Top 10

    1 point - Dark Horse


    *Thank You FilmCast for inspiring us to play the Summer Movie Wager*


    SUMMER MOVIES 2026


    Devil Wears Prada 2 (May 1, 2026)

    20th Century Studios

    Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci



    The Sheep Detective (May 8, 2026)

    Working Title Films

    Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Brett Goldstein, Bryan Cranston, Regina Hall



    Mortal Kombat 2 (May 8, 2026)

    Warner Bros.

    Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Martyn Ford, Hiroyuki Sanda,



    Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22,2026)

    Walt Disney Studios

    Pedro Pascal, Sigroueny Weaver, Jermey Allen White,



    The Backrooms (May 29, 2026)

    A24

    Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Lukita Maxwell,



    Scary Movie (June 5, 2026)

    Paramount Pictures

    Marlon Wayans, Anna Faris, Shawn Wayans, Regina Hall, Cheri Oteri,



    Masters of the Universe (June 5, 2026)

    Amazon MGM Studios

    Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie, Morena Baccarin, Idris Elba, Kristen Wiig



    Disclosure Day (June 12, 2026) - Steven Spielberg

    Universal Pictures

    Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell, Josh O’Connor, Eve Hewson



    Toy Story 5 (June 19, 2026)

    Disney / Pixar

    Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Greta Lee, Ernie Hudson, Keanu Reeves, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn



    Supergirl (June 26, 2026)

    DC / Warner Bros.

    Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, David Corenswet,



    Minions and Monsters (July 1, 2026)

    Illumination / Universal Pictures

    Jesse Eisenberg, Christoph Waltz, Trey Parker, Zoey Deutch, Jeff Bridges, Bobby Moynihan, Allison Janney



    Moana (July 10, 2026)

    Walt Disney Studios

    Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga’aia



    Evil Dead Burn (July 10, 2026)

    Warner Bros.

    Hunter Doohan, Luciana Buchana,



    The Odyssey (July 17, 2026)

    Universal Pictures

    Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Elliot Page, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Jon Berenthal, Mia Goth, Benny Safdie, Charlize Theron, John Leguizamo, James Remar, Nick E. Tarabay, Lupita Nyong’o



    Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31, 2026)

    Marvel / Sony Pictures

    Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Michael Mando, Sadie SInk



    Insidious: Out of the Further (August 21, 2026)

    Sony Pictures / Blumhouse Productions

    Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Laura Gordon, Sam Spruell, Brandon perea, Amelia Eve, Lin Shaye

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    1 hr and 40 mins
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