The Jock and Nerd Podcast

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down a record-setting summer at the U.S. box office, with 2026 delivering a massive $4.76 billion and becoming the highest-grossing summer ever. We also discuss Noah Jupe joining Avengers: Secret Wars in a mystery role, the surprise cancellation of Spider-Noir after just one season, and...

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we react to the new Avengers: Endgame – Encore trailer and discuss why Marvel is bringing the blockbuster back to theaters ahead of Avengers: Doomsday. We also look at Doomsday’s massive early box office tracking, Dan Stevens taking over as RoboCop, Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway teaming...

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss Dave Bautista officially being cast as Kratos in the upcoming God of War TV series, HBO Max developing the DC mockumentary The People v. Gorilla Grodd, and the latest weekend box office numbers. Then we dive into two big comic-book TV reviews! First, we break...

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the biggest news from D23, led by Marvel officially revealing the cast and release date for its upcoming X-Men reboot. We also discuss Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds returning for Avengers: Doomsday, react to the new Doomsday special look, the first VisionQuest trailer, and...

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This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the latest developments in the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, including the antitrust trial now set for March, the growing legal challenges, and why the deal could still fall apart. We also cover the latest X-Men casting updates, check in on the weekend box...

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