Large Nerdron Collider
Part news show, part panel discussion and part blue-sky brainstorming, the Large Nerdron Collider is a podcast that embraces the geekiest of geeky tendencies. Whether it’s a deep discussion over which superhero needs their own standalone film (come on, Squirrel Girl!) or a look at how the changing power dynamics within geek culture are shaping entertainment, the Large Nerdron Collider is here to dive in. Plus, each episode will have a stream-of-consciousness mashup where two or more geeky properties are molded into something new (though not necessarily improved). Ever wondered how the Scooby Doo gang would take down The Jigsaw Killer? So do we, and we’re weird enough to figure it out!
Episodes
LNC Doubles Down in Length and in Spiders
This week, you get two episodes for the price of one! Yes, we have an episode recorded two weeks ago as well as this week's episode, because things don't always work out the way we planned. For instance, Ariel planned on recording episodes without being stalked by spiders, and that sure didn't work out. Listen to learn more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/10/24•2h 24m
LNC Gets Some Work Done
While construction work goes on outside both Ariel's house AND Jonathan's house, our two intrepid hosts talk about the geek news of the week and how surprised they are that they're recording at all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/09/24•1h 37m
LNC Goes to See Beetlejuice
Ariel and Jonathan share their opinions about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, plus they dive into the week's entertainment headlines and talk about a whole mess of trailers. Which horror movies will Ariel go see? Which ones will Jonathan skip? And what the heck is going on in It's What's Inside?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/09/24•1h 17m
How Many Horror Movie Trailers Did LNC Watch This Week?
We're back after Dragon Con to talk about more movie/tv/video game/geek news, including a whole bunch of horror movie trailers. How many did Jonathan put on the lineup? How many did Ariel actually watch? And are any of them worth your time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/09/24•1h 30m
There's a New Girl in Middle Earth
Ariel and Jonathan talk about stuff shown at Gamescom, a new animated Lord of the Rings spinoff film that takes some liberties with Tolkien's work (Jonathan approves), a horror comedy about the Y2K bug, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/08/24•1h 20m
LNC Gives D23 a C, You See?
Ariel and Jonathan were not overwhelmed by Disney's D23 announcements. Nor were they underwhelmed. They were just whelmed, I guess. Plus, they talk about why Ariel hates Halloween (she doesn't, but Jonathan writes these descriptions, so sometimes he fibs).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/08/24•1h 9m
The Crush of Comic Con
After a month long hiatus, we're back to talk about Comic Con news, a ton of movie trailers, our thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine and yet another "lost episode."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/08/24•1h 32m
Going to the Tonys with The Boys
Ariel and Jonathan talk (a lot) about what they've watched this week, plus it turns out all the trailers are for horror movies or horror-adjacent movies. Whoops!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/06/24•1h 35m
Gushers and Coffee
Ariel enjoys a weird lunch. Jonathan enjoys Dead Boy Detectives more than he thought he would. Who will enjoy Zack Snyder's animated project about humans versus the Norse gods? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/06/24•1h 40m
LNC Goes Direct to Video
We talk about catching up on geeky stuff like Dead Boy Detectives and The Fall of the House of Usher, plus films and series we can look forward to in the future. And we talk about how certain Disney sequels would have probably been direct-to-video in an earlier era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/06/24•1h 27m
LNC Has a Live Interactive Component
In this episode of LNC, a live actor will speak back to Ariel and Jonathan on the podcast. Or maybe that won't happen. It will depend on our budget. But we will talk about a Stranger Thing play in London, a long YouTube video about the failed Star Wars Hotel at Disney World, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/05/24•1h 34m
LNC Gets Upfront About Things
Apologies for the late upload, but Jonathan's editing computer decided to throw a tantrum. Your beloved hosts talk about what went down at the streaming upfronts earlier this month, plus they talk about some upcoming films and series that caught their collective eye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/05/24•1h 35m
May the Fifth Be With You
We recorded this on May the Third while talking about May the Fourth but Jonathan didn't get it edited until May the Fifth. So here it is, with our reflections on interacting with actors in character and how awkward it can be!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/05/24•1h 30m
LNC Rants about fake trailers
Ariel and Jonathan talk about the trend of creating fake trailers and how a little transparency can go a long way. Plus a mashup involving the Merc with a Mouth!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/05/24•1h 16m
LNC With a Twist
Ariel and Jonathan talk about twists in films, the musical Six, the Fallout series, why Jonathan really didn't like Wonka very much, plus tons of stuff about geek news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/04/24•1h 25m
LNC Has an Extra Spicy Episode
The mashups are back! Not only do we bring you geek stories from around the web, we also find out what happens when the Spice Girls face the gom jabbar!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/04/24•1h 26m
Dead Boy Detectives and Cheesecake
In this epic episode, Ariel and Jonathan talk about Doctor Who, Invincible, the Poohniverse, ghost detectives and the trope of women characters being put in cheesecake poses and outfits. Plus tons more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/04/24•1h 37m
Snackin' on Gelatinous Cubes
From Pirates reboots to gummy dice, we cover some of the weird, geeky news of the past week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/04/24•1h 5m
LNC Says Beetlejuice So Many Times
Whoops, looks like we're destined to be haunted by the ghost with the most. We talk about the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel, how Rebel Moon 2 still hasn't grabbed us, and we get lost in 1990s era adventure puzzle video games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/03/24•1h 11m
Wild Robots and Purple Crayons
We're back! And we've got a super sized episode to make up for our absence! Learn about Ariel's Wacky Canadian Adventure! And Jonathan's attempt to remember the title of the film "Immaculate!" (Spoiler: He doesn't remember it)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/03/24•1h 30m
We Heard You Like Trailers So Here's a Trailer for Your Trailer
Ariel and Jonathan talk about ads (particularly those shown during the Superb Owl), plus how they both are irritated by trailers for movie trailers. And Ariel endures icky horror movie previews to humor Jonathan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/02/24•1h 19m
The Made Up Adventures of the LNC
We talk about how casting directors deserve recognition, we wonder how a sequel to a low budget horror exploitation flick actually looks like a real movie, and we can't wait to see what Dick Turpin was really up to. Plus lots more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/02/24•1h 16m
LNC Goes on a Pony Ride
We talk about the first look at Universal's Epic Universe amusement park, set to open in 2025. We have a chat about some interesting, British-themed tabletop roleplaying games that are in the crowdfunding phase. And somehow ponies make their way into the conversation too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/02/24•1h 5m
Never Play Off Godzilla at an Awards Show
Our favorite kaiju received an Academy Award nomination, while our favorite Barbie didn't. Plus we talk about how the Razzies are mean-spirited, how the Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain, and we take a look at a half dozen movie trailers. And more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/01/24•1h 24m
Max Minimizes at the End of the Year
The Max streaming platform will say goodbye to a whole bunch of geeky properties at the end of the year. Plus, we talk about the trailer for Furiosa, our reaction to the promotional images for the Fallout TV series, and we don't have many nice things to say about the preview for the upcoming Ted streaming series. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/12/23•49m 58s
A LARP Rides Off Into the Sunset
Ariel fills us in on how the LARP she's been in for seven years wrapped up last weekend. Jonathan saw The Marvels and shares his thoughts. Plus, we've got more trailers than a convoy to talk about!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/11/23•1h 12m
LNC Celebrates the End of the Strike
After many weeks, the SAG-AFTRA strike has come to an end. And that means we can talk about geeky movies and shows again! We shake off the ring rust as we talk about some of the upcoming geeky properties we hope to see soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/11/23•57m 12s
The Spooktacular So Nice They Recorded it Twice
Due to a ghost in the machine (plus a ridiculous run of bad luck), Jonathan screwed up and didn't get last week's episode out. So our hosts gather together to talk about spooky geeky things because we keep Halloween in our hearts all year long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/11/23•53m 23s
Geeky Destinations That Make Us Happy
Ariel and Jonathan talk about some of their favorite geeky places. From science museums to amusement parks, we talk about the locations we love to go to in order to geek out big time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/10/23•50m 13s
A Comic-ally Overdue Episode
After a month of travel and Jonathan getting COVID, our intrepid heroes have reunited to have a talk about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, the conclusion of the WGA strike, a conversation on comic books, and gushing about the Meow Wolf OmegaMart installation in Las Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/10/23•48m 25s
An Unconventional Convention Conversation
Ariel and Jonathan chat about their experiences attending various conventions like Dragon Con! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/09/23•1h 4m
Live, LARP, Love
We cover a bit of non TV and non movie geek news. Then Jonathan interviews Ariel about her history of LARPing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/08/23•1h 2m
LNC Rolls for Initiative
Ariel and Jonathan talk about some of their favorite board games and computer games and get real geeky in the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/08/23•1h 6m
Bidding the Renaissance Festival Farewell
It's the third part of our series about working at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. We talk about what a typical schedule is like at the festival, share a couple of stories about our experiences, and explain why each of us decided to stop working at the festival after many seasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/08/23•1h 11m
Here's a Health to the Company!
Ariel and Jonathan are back talking more about their work at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, and what it's like to talk funny and to dress up in upholstery fabric all day in the Georgia heat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/07/23•47m 37s
Ope Wide the Gates and Let the Festival Begin!
Ariel and Jonathan begin a conversation about their experiences working as street entertainers at the Georgia Renaissance Festival (until a massive storm cell interrupts the recording). We'll be back with more conversation about our collective past as carnies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/07/23•48m 22s
The One About Solidarity and Supporting Your Local Arts
SAG-AFTRA has joined the WGA in going on strike as negotiations with film and TV studios and producers break down. What does this mean for our beloved podcast? And where to Ariel and Jonathan stand on the topic? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/07/23•41m 30s
Nic Cage Secretly Invades Nick Fury?
Some invasions are more secret than others. For example, Nic Cage secretly invaded Ariel's brain for this episode. Plus, Jonathan mixes up Australia and New Zealand and is very, very sorry about it. We also talk about movies and series and stuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/07/23•1h 16m
Hormones That Go Everywhere
Ariel and Jonathan talk about Bigfoot, Evan Peters joining Tron 3, and whether the Five Nights at Freddy's film will be scary. Opinions are expressed and we all learn a valuable lesson along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/06/23•1h 12m
A Quiet Comic Con
Some big media companies are skipping San Diego Comic Con this year, which might mean the programming for Hall H could be a little less exciting. Plus, Warner Bros Discovery is worried The Flash is a Flash in the Pan and Ariel won't answer when Natty Knocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/06/23•58m 14s
The Birds and the Clown Bees
We've got a ton to talk about, from projects that will be delayed due to the writers' strike (plus other reasons) to trailers for upcoming games, series and films. Plus, Jonathan recounts his crappy morning walk and Ariel invents clown bees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/06/23•1h 25m
Tastes Like Leveling Up
Nic Cage is a survivor, Tom Holland is on a break, and Coke has a drink for real gamerz. Plus we talk about a whole bunch of other geeky stuff!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/06/23•1h 4m
The Found Lost Episode (Not Really)
What's this? The fabled lost episode from last week? No, Jonathan just had a very tough week and didn't get this slightly less than fresh episode edited and published in time. But good news, you get to enjoy this only a little stale episode AND you'll have a new one out soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/06/23•59m 18s
We Need Another Hero
LNC remembers the iconic Tina Turner. We also talk about how Ariel and Jonathan had very different reactions to the latest trailer for the Barbie movie, how a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie looks really good, and how some pro gamers are trying to look out for the next generation of eSports athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/05/23•49m 8s
The One Where Jonathan Used The Wrong Mic
First, Jonathan had the wrong mic selected when recording this episode and that's why he sounds like that. No, we don't like it either. But more importantly, Ariel and Jonathan have a ton of news to cover, plus a deep discussion about immersive theater. They talk of Disney closing down the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel, how the writers strike has affected the Tony awards, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/05/23•1h 20m
The Writers Strike Back
Jonathan and Ariel are back after an unplanned hiatus to talk about what's new in geek circles and how the WGA strike is already having a big impact on future projects. Plus talk about attitudes about spoilers, how anxiety plays a part, and a potential podcast movie date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/05/23•1h 21m
Are You Afraid of Such Great Heights?
Ariel and Jonathan talk more horror movies, how some trailers have really weird songs attached to them, what season three of Schmigadoon/Schmicago should be called and much, much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/04/23•1h 7m
Ask Before You Kiss The Girl
The Little Mermaid live action film will have some new lyrics and motivations in an update to the story. We know a bit more about the Warner Bros Discovery streaming service. And Jonathan gets really, really spooky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/04/23•1h 5m
Star Wars Gets Bigger and Smaller at the Same Time
After a couple of weeks away, we're back with a ton of news, helped in large part by the Star Wars Celebration event. Plus, we talk about superhero fatigue, how artificial intelligence is the bogeyman du jour, and looking at things from the bad guys' perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/04/23•1h 24m
Little Mermaids and Tiny Krakens Mean Something is Fishy
Is it a coincidence that DreamWorks has an animated film that has a tentacled protagonist face off against a mermaid, or is the studio taking shots at Walt Disney Animation? Plus we talk about James Gunn directing a Superman film, another Doctor WHO spinoff series and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/03/23•58m 59s
Is Everything a Musical Now?
A musical rom com that touches on mental health. A stage musical version of Disney's Hercules. A musical. . . . Lord of the Rings? We cover lots of geek news in this episode. Including non musical stuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/03/23•1h 5m
Ariel is a Quantumaniac and Jonathan is an Imp
What did Ariel think about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania? What show is Jonathan ready to give up on? How does a deal between Nintendo and Microsoft have more to do with Sony and the EU than anything else? And what is the Pope's Exorcising Program and does it involve planking?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/02/23•1h 15m
Little Trailers and a Big Game
A lot of trailers for geek films and series came out this week, with many of them being teased during the Big Game. Ariel and Jonathan chat about what they're excited about and how Jonathan is a grumpy poop head for being unenthusiastic about cars, even if those cars turn into robots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/02/23•1h 31m
Elvis Thinks Being a Secret Agent is Alright Alright Alright
Ariel is doing her best to avoid spoilers -- for commercials. Disney shocks no one by announcing more sequels in development. Elvis is a secret agent in a new animated series. And we know what you did last summer. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/02/23•1h 26m
Deconstructing the New DCU
Peter Safran and James Gunn outlined their initial plans for the new DCU, and we have thoughts about it. We talk about what we're excited about, what we're concerned about and some stuff that just gosh darn confuses us. Plus, we talk about some movie trailers, gush about The Last of Us some more, and find out what happens when you let an AI write Seinfeld jokes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/02/23•1h 10m
Ariel and Jonathan Get Sleazy in the 70s
The next incarnation of Schmigadoon ditches the wholesome, romantic era of musicals to embrace the cynical, sleazy shows of the 60s and 70s, and we are here for it! Plus, we talk about the Justin Roiland controversy, how the front half of Epcot may soon be able to ditch those construction barricades, and whether or not the D&D film will make its saving throw against Jonathan's indifference. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/01/23•1h 16m
Could 'The Last of Us' be the last of Jonathan?
Jonathan talks about his take on both the Velma animated series and the live action adaptation of The Last of Us. He liked one way more than the other. Plus we cover some geek news ranging from Regal Cinemas closing some theaters to what Netflix has in store for us this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/01/23•56m 31s
Failing our Saving Throw Against Grease 2
We talk about upcoming films, how Wizards of the Coast has poked a hornets nest by changing the Open Game License, and why Jonathan wants a cool rider. A cool, cool, cool, cool rider. A C-O-O-L R-I-D-E-R.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/01/23•1h 6m
This Year is Geeking Out Big Time
It looks like 2023 is going to have more than enough to satisfy geeks. From superhero films to animated series to movies so fast that they're actually furious, we're going to get a ton of geeky content this year. And we're here to run through it all and share our thoughts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/01/23•1h 7m
Sad Boys in the Corner
Boy howdy, do we have a lot of news. From a ton of 30 seconds or less headlines to the latest on the DC film universe to more sad boys in corners, Ariel and Jonathan are here to guide you through the geek news of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/12/22•1h 8m
Jonathan is Dead Inside. Can Ariel Top That?
There's a ton to talk about with the announcement that big changes are coming to DC films and series, and not everyone is going to be happy about it. Is Wonder Woman 3 cancelled? Wil Henry Cavill get to be Superman again? Is Jason Momoa trading his fins for whatever Lobo has? Plus we talk about some other geek news, react to some trailers, and wonder what the heck is going on in that new Teen Wolf movie coming out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/12/22•1h 13m
Baby Yoda Meets Baba Yaga
Ariel shares what she thought about Wednesday on a Friday. Jonathan talks about what's on The Menu. We cover a whole lot of news and talk about a ton of trailers. And Jonathan has a mash up surprise for Ariel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/12/22•1h 31m
Margot Robbie Pirates A Christmas Story
Ariel and Jonathan talk about Zootopia+, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Quentin Tarantino projects, Pixar films and a whole lotta geek news. Plus, Ariel breaks Jonathan's brain. And we top it all off with a mashup of Margot Robbie's cancelled Pirates of the Caribbean project and A Christmas Story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/11/22•1h 11m
Clowning Around With Batman's Butler
We're getting a prequel series to Stephen King's "IT." Plus a new series set in the universe of "The Witcher." And we throw hands at "A Christmas Carol." Plus some more 30-seconds-or-less stories, and a mashup!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/11/22•52m 45s
Spirited Discussions and Blue Aliens
Ariel and Jonathan talk about another WandaVision spinoff, some other Disney+ stories, a curious Friday the 13th prequel series, and lots of other stuff! Plus, they introduce a brand new segment! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/11/22•59m 4s
The Episode Where You Skip Ahead
Jonathan and Ariel catch up on some news. Ariel talks about her recent injury. We have yet more technical glitches to deal with. And we attempt to spoil multiple things, so keep your finger on that "advance 30 seconds" button!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/10/22•1h 8m
Jonathan Was Lost at Sea
Hurricane Ian delayed Jonathan's return, but while the weather got rough and the tiny ship was tossed, he has returned. And now, Ariel and Jonathan bring you a backlog of geeky news, a deep discussion about sleep paralysis and hallucinations, and reactions to stuff like that Mario movie teaser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/10/22•1h 10m
Kiss the Squid
Ariel and Jonathan give a quick rundown on a few of the announcements out of D23 that caught their attention. They even talk about a couple of things that aren't connected to Disney at all. Plus they find out what happens when you cross The Little Mermaid with Squid Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/09/22•1h 9m
So Much Stuff! (And D23 Hasn't Happened Yet)
Ariel and Jonathan sit down to talk about a ton of geeky news. So much news that we didn't have time for a mashup! And with D23 around the corner (it starts the day after this episode publishes), we're probably looking at a jam packed episode next week too. Here we talk about Star Trek announcements, some upcoming stuff on Amazon and NBC/Peacock, and some rumors about Disney. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/09/22•59m 3s
The Wizard of Pooh
Ariel and Jonathan cover the latest news, including a Winnie the Pooh slasher horror film, a trippy movie that has nods to The Wizard of Oz, and a TV series about rebooting a fictional TV series. Plus Jonathan has a musical mashup because, well, it's Jonathan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/09/22•50m 2s
Please Don't Cancel Us, WBD!
In the absence of a mashup, Ariel and Jonathan talk about a ton of geeky news, including how Warner Bros Discovery is shaking things up. From funeral screenings of Batgirl to House of the Dragon getting a season renewal already, we dive right in. Plus Jonathan gets pedantic and angry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/08/22•1h 2m
Ever Hulk With the Devil in the Pale Moonlight
Ariel and Jonathan are back! They catch up on the big news that happened while they were on hiatus, then they get the jump on Marvel to do their own sweet She-Hulk and Daredevil crossovers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/08/22•56m 0s
Spinal Tap Play Raccoon City
From Predator to Pixar, we geek out harder than Netflix this week at all the exciting things in the geek news. Plus we take Spinal Tap to Racoon City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/05/22•48m 6s
Alice in Wonder Woman Land
Quantam Leap, Doctor Who, Cobra Kai. No you haven't traveled back in time, it's just that everything old is new again, and we chat about it all. We also chat video games, and mash up some Wonder Woman with Wonderland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/05/22•52m 38s
Cinderella Goes to Chip 'n Dale's
There has been a lot of shakeup in geek media the past couple of weeks, but at least we got the trailer for Weird Al. Also, we take Cinderella to Chip 'n Dale's for some help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/05/22•57m 19s
You Got Web's on my Winchesters
Those movie release dates keep movin', and new movies keep crawling out of the woodwork. We try to keep up. Then we hop in our impala and hunt some man spiders in this week's mashup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/04/22•56m 50s
Beauty and the Beast Boy
Classic Sci-fi to superheros, and throw in some Minecraft. This week is full of great news. Also we do a couple pitches for new episodes of Teen Titans Go!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/04/22•49m 25s
Singing in the Strange
This week after sharing sending love to some of our favorite geek podcasts, we get a little nostalgic and a little spooky with Marvel, early Halloween and a Strange toe tapping mashupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/04/22•1h
Rerun: Game of Cats
We get to know more about our beloved host Ariel. Plus, we talk about musicals and musical episodes of non-musical shows. Then we mash up Cats with Game of Thrones and find out how many of those nine lives get spent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/04/22•50m 43s
Morph-Morb-Mob ius
This week we mostly avoid Oscars news. Plus we chat about how exciting a Dolly Parton biopic would be, a trailer who's name has a double meaning, and how Morbius mush be a glitch in the Matrix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/03/22•48m 47s
Going Bananas for Cannoli
This week's news is creepy and kooky and has us turning red. Plus our mashup is a little dangerous and a little bananas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/03/22•49m 10s
Sonic Could Do This All Day
What do Jonathan and a Chimichanga have in common? Is Nic Cage afraid to play himself? What happens when Sonic becomes an Avenger?Listen to this weeks episode and find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/03/22•49m 26s
Trek of the Rings
This week we talk about auditions, Free Guy, and round things out with a mash-up that boldly goes where no hobbit has gone before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/03/22•45m 59s
Daredevil's Daring 'Do
We discuss movies that make hefty claims, and video game shenanigans. And we mash up a classic fairytale with a comic book hero. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/03/22•58m 55s
Harvey Framed Roger Rabbit
We talk about bizarre new media, viral marketing, and some of our favorite old great films that inspired our geek culture. Then we bounce into a listener suggested mashup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/02/22•53m 1s
Moon Knight Goes To Kindergarten
There was so much geekery during the superbowl, that's almost all we had time to talk about this week. Well that and the new Rescue Rangers trailer. Plus join us as we send Moon Kight to Kindergarten. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/02/22•58m 40s
Shang Chi + Jaws = Jabberjaw?
Join Ariel and "Razzmatazz" Strickland as they discuss bad movies and bizarre shows. Then listen to what happens when you put sharks into Marvel. DunDunDun! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/02/22•52m 24s
Hercules Rocks Out With Fraggles
We chat about some fun things coming out soon, but also about Marvel's Eternals movie. We had so much to unpack we talked about it for another 40 minutes after recording too. Plus we do a carefree mashup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/02/22•51m 34s
No Rings Attached
Double the news, double the fun, and we still couldn't cover it all. Plus a mashup that is quite the adventure, no lies. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/01/22•56m 33s
The Hosts Write Dune the Musical
MoonKnight, you can't just ask if Disney is going gritty! Actually, you can, and we do! We take a look at MoonKnight and what it means for the MCU and D+. We also share our love for Weird Al, and write a Spice-y Sondheim mashup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/01/22•54m 16s
House Full of Ants
We go from baking, to semi-heated opinions on recent movies, to a mashup with Full House, and end up with ants....man....or rather Ant-Man. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/01/22•56m 45s
Thank You for Being Our Guest
It's the New Year and a new episode. After watching all the geeky things over the holidays, Jonathan and Ariel discuss spoiler windows. Then they do a mash-up to honor the late great Betty White. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/01/22•48m 13s
You're a Jedi, Harry
The New Year is giving us so much promise for wonderful geeky things to come. Hear about what we are most looking forward to, and then tell us what you are looking forward to. Then look forward to a listener suggested mashup to round out the year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/12/21•48m 15s
Oops All Santas
In this jolly episode, we start off talking about our favorite holiday episodes of Tv, and end with the present of a bonus listener mashup. Happy holidays! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/12/21•46m 7s
Captain Tightpants and the Pirates
Sometimes, rumors can be true, and sometimes they can be clickbait. This week Jonathan and Ariel discuss the place of rumors in the geeksphere and how to rumor right. Then they mash up a rumor with some childish behavior. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/12/21•48m 36s
Sailor Moon Walks Like and Egyptian
After reviewing a couple ne trailers, Jonathan and Ariel discuss whether more trailers equals more happy. Then we take our mashup to the moon and beyond Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/12/21•47m 19s
Side by Side By Spiderman
You asked for it, you got it. A whole musical mash-up from Jonathan Strickland, inspired by the late great Sondheim and your friendly neighborhood spider. Oh yeah, and we talk about some news too! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/12/21•54m 25s
Blade Mother
It's Thanksgiving, and Jonathan and Ariel are super thankful for you. This week they chat about some news and jump straight into a mashup that's Legend...wait for it....dary. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/11/21•34m 32s
We Attack The Darkness
Jonathan and Ariel discuss tabletop role playing and drink mountain dew. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/11/21•48m 26s
Monster Morphin Pocket Rangers
It's the time of year where we reflect on things we are thankful for. With all those warm fuzzies, Jonathan and Ariel talk their favorite heartwarming movies and shows. Then they jump into an awesome listener mash-up suggestion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/11/21•46m 4s
To Tattooine and Beyond
How did Jonathan and Ariel celebrate their Halloweekends? Listen and find out, plus join them as they take Boba Fett to Infinity and Beyond Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/11/21•55m 1s
In Scream, No One Can Hear You Space
This week Jonathan and Ariel talk about the best of the worst horror movies, monsters they wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley, and put a little Scream into their Star Wars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/10/21•54m 37s
Super Munsters
This week Ariel and Jonathan take a break from Spooky to talk DC FanDome and have some wholesome monster fun! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/10/21•48m 42s
The Pocuspuff Girls
Is suspense horror? Is horror suspense? We talk about the fine line and how the two genres play with each other. Then we take two famous female trios and mash them up in a super spooky showdown. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/10/21•54m 14s
James Bond: Mummy's the Word
From fave fall activities to classic hollywood monsters to spoopy spy mash-ups, Ariel and Jonathan jump feet first into the Falloween season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/10/21•50m 43s
Haunted PokeMonsion
There's a ton of news to go through, from a potential strike in the entertainment industry to upcoming series and films coming out soon. Plus, what happens if you take Disney's Haunted Mansion ride and fill it up with Pokemon? We find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/09/21•48m 5s
The Lost Toys
This week Ariel and Jonathan talk about the dark turns of Marvel's What If? and ponder whether alternate takes can be as good or better than the originals. Then they take a spooky turn on Toy Story in their mash-ups. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/09/21•47m 12s
Clint and Croft Detective Agency
With so much superhero and video game news this week, of course we had to make a mashup about it. Come join us in the excitement! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/09/21•53m 12s
Super Plumber Princess Bride
This week we are talking about movie gimmicks, how we feel about them, and which ones we thought were super cool. Then we level up to do a fan suggested mashup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/09/21•54m 17s
The Star Wars Years
Jonathan's excited about DC? He's not excited about changes to Disney Parks? What is this, bizarro world? It's ok though, our mash up goes back to some classics. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/09/21•56m 34s
Birds of Parks and Rec
This week Ariel and Jonathan are doubling down on geek news and groan worthy segues. Then find out what Leslie Knope and Harley Quinn have in common in this weeks mashup! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/08/21•45m 53s
Really Lost in Space
Being a geeky fan doesn't always mean loving all the geeky things. In this week's episode, Ariel and Jonathan talk about geeky properties that just didn't work for them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/08/21•47m 51s
Zombie to the Max!
Was The Suicide Squad the DCUEs saving grace or a nail in their coffin? One thing we know for sure, it was bizarre. But so is all of our news this week. Even our mashups are zany to the max! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/08/21•48m 12s
A Venomous Slayer
After we plan a heist and talk about larping in a galaxy far away, we discuss when geek fan love goes so fast it turns bad. Also, we see what happens when a slayer and a symbiote face off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/08/21•49m 16s
Ghostbusters of the Galaxy
It's ComicCon time so of course we have an abundance of new things to be excited about. We pare it down to our top few faves, learn we should executive produce musicals, and then mash up Ghostbusters with Galaxy Guardians. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/07/21•46m 6s
Daikini Who
Can you smell what Jonathan and Ariel are cooking? Which is wrestling. We talk about wrestling. And Doctor Who and Willow and some other geeky things. Oh yeah! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/07/21•57m 15s
Toss a Coin to Your Merfolk
Not all of our news is Disney related this week. We also ask What If? we got to take our favorite geek icons out to lunch, and find out what you get when you lock a little mermaid and a Witcher in a room together. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/07/21•52m 27s
Ewoks Versus Aliens
When is a Star Wars movie, not a Star Wars movie? What makes a great director? And who would win in a fight - a xenomorph or an ewok. Join us this week as we talk about all these things and more Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/07/21•55m 21s
Jurassic Annie
After a musical romp through this week's news, we discuss what makes a good villain, and then take a sweet musical and mash it up with a a movie full of misunderstood creatures. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/07/21•55m 19s
Marvel and DC Crossover
We discuss crossovers, movie things and serving the story. Then we serve up our versions of some classic children stories gone awry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/06/21•49m 46s
Geeking Out For A Hero
We attempt (and hopefully succeed) at a non-spoilery first impression of the Loki TV show, geek out about He-Man, talk about our favorite with all of their information piece of game news from E3, and make Aquaman a member of the Scooby gang. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/06/21•49m 51s
Game of Cats
We get to know more about our beloved host Ariel. Plus, we talk about musicals and musical episodes of non-musical shows. Then we mash up Cats with Game of Thrones and find out how many of those nine lives get spent. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/06/21•49m 23s
Never Had a Friend That's Green
We watch some new trailers for Jungle Cruise, Kobra Cai and Old. Plus we talk about romance adventures, animation and we see what happens with Aladdin and Green Lantern meet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/06/21•52m 0s
There Can Be More Than One
We've got a ton of superhero news, we're surprised about a D&D TV series and the PowerPuff girls go back to the drawing board. Plus we mash up Highlander and Willy Wonka! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/05/21•56m 58s
Fuller Monster House
Knives Out 2 gets another amazing actor. Dear Evan Hansen casting becomes a joke on the Internet. And we go surprisingly dark with a mash up between Full House and Monsters Inc. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/05/21•52m 49s
Spongebob Widowpants
We talk about a hunky new cast member of the Knives Out sequel, whether or not we'd take a trip to outer space, and what would happen if Black Widow went to a Pineapple Under the Sea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/05/21•49m 59s
You Got Sword on My Laser
Ariel and Jonathan talk about the merits of fantasy and science fiction. They also dive into what makes a good 'bad movie." Oh, and He-Man goes head to head with the Bride from Kill Bill. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/05/21•45m 8s
Muppets, Mortal Combat, and Magical Mr. Mistoffelees
Which cat from Cats would you be? Do you think Mortal Kombat killed it or suffered a fatality? Do you with there was more sesame street in your The Office? We answer these questions and more in this week's episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/04/21•46m 49s
Coen I Ask You A Question?
Because Ariel watched Fargo for the first time over the weekend, we decided to talk about the uniqueness that is Coen Brother movies. Plus we zoom through some fun news and into an Airbender Mad Max mash-up that's totally shiny and chrome. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/04/21•47m 48s
The One With Loki
Do you have a friend who you think could be a geek, if only you eased them into your fandom the right way? So do we. Join us as we talk about various gateway geek properties, for good, for bad, and for ugly. Including our own. Then stay tuned for a mashup that will have you saying "Oh. My. Trickster. God" *clapclapclapclap* Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/04/21•48m 48s
Ariel and Jonathan do Sportsball
We go into overtime this week with our optimism for geek things to come and our fickleness and hangups when it comes to fiction. And then we shoot for a three-pointer when we try to mash-up some sports with cartoons ala Space Jam. Will it be nothing but net, or are we just throwing bricks? You decide! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/04/21•47m 41s
The Gods Must Be Pranky
No fooling about it this April 1st. We talk about the state of some conventions, say goodbye to some shows and hello to some fun movie news, discuss our position on pranks, and mash-up an anti hero with a reluctant hero. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/04/21•47m 36s
Security Blankets and Sitcoms
In this episode, we talk about our geek "comfort foods." Everything from video games to superheroes, to the shows we keep watching over and over. Then we mash up a couple long-standing classics into a completely new and mysterious story. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/03/21•45m 35s
Preteen Mutant Ruff-Ruff-Ruffians
With the hope of Broadway reopening later this year, we take a slide through geek news non-musical to musical, chat about what kinds of musicals we are drawn to, and then keep listening for a mashup that will make you howl. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/03/21•45m 15s
You Got Pooh on Your Enterprise
Inspired by the previous week's question. Jonathan and Ariel navigate through spaceships, their places in our heart and how they are often characters, not just vehicles. And then we boldly go to the Hundred Acre Wood (kind of) in our mash-up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/03/21•43m 48s
Your Friendly Neighborhood Extraterrestrial
After a delightful stroll through some fun trailers, we discuss video games, their violence, and out thoughts on when you aren't given an opt out from that part of the story. Plus Marvel and Amblin Entertainment served up this weeks mash-up idea to us on a silver platter, and who were we to say no. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/03/21•45m 45s
Kobra Kombat -The Ballad of Johnny Lawrence
In this very special episode, we do double the news, double the fun - from video games, to superheroes, to Disney and more. Plus we have one heck of a kickbutt mashup and Ariel makes a bid to play The Thing in the new Fantastic 4 movie. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/02/21•45m 37s
Justice League of Their Own
With the Snyder Cut around the corner, it got us thinking about movies we expected to love and didn't and vice versa. Then we take the Justice League, mash it up with a beloved pasttime and play ball! Plus we daydream about traveling to imaginary places. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/02/21•46m 28s
Cinderella on Skid Row
While we know not everyone is in to Valentines Day, we though it was a perfect time to share the love on some worthy news items, adoringly reminisce on the fictional crushes that shaped our geekihood, and make a love connection between two unlikely stories. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/02/21•48m 10s
Chased by Pee-wee Herman
In this three course episode we talk about some wacky news, discuss our thoughts on if the DCUE is salvageable, and pay tribute to one of our favorite Mel Brooks films and a great comedic actress. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/02/21•44m 47s
It's the Muppet Show! With our Very Special Guest - Godzilla
It seems like everything nowadays is a sequel or a prequel (or a reboot). We chat about separates the good sequels and prequels from the the bad,.And then we take two properties in the news that have had a ton of sequels to varying degrees, and add our own to the mix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/01/21•38m 39s
Something's Rotten in Gotham City
Adaptations are rarely 100% accurate to their source material, but where is the line between adaptation and a completely new story with the same old name? Jonathan and Ariel discuss when a story isn't the story it says it is.Then we adapt two very unlikely stories of our own. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/01/21•41m 8s
It's all Fun and Games until Someone Loses a Side Quest
Video game stories keep getting longer and more involved. Is there a point when a video game has too much content, too many quests, and to vast a world? The sidequest burnout is real. Then we create a glitch in The Mushroom Kingdom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/01/21•42m 39s
Goonies of the Galaxy
It's the new year, when we think back fondly on our favorite things and anticipate upcoming geekery. We chat about how we are starting off the new year, talk about future news and futuristic jobs, and discuss how our favorite things don't always hold up to the test of time aka the Goonies Effect. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/01/21•36m 42s
Nostalgia Ain't What It used to Be
There are a ton of properties coming out that are trading on our nostalgia for decades past. And with 2020 being the way it was, who could blame us for loving them? Jonathan and Ariel explore when nostalgia works and when it's a crutch. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/12/20•39m 0s
Home Hard - Lost in Nakitomi Plaza
Wading through the newest holiday movies, debating whether some old favorites have wrongfully earned the title Christmas Movie, and seeing if putting a christmas movie and non-Christmas movie together makes it more holiday than not. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/12/20•50m 55s
Dune You Forget About Me
The pandemic threw a monkey wrench into movie studio plans. We look at which movies have been delayed, which one is coming out earlier than expected, and how streaming is causing an existential crisis for movie theaters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/12/20•51m 20s
You Got your Mask in My Space Opera
A look at how the pandemic has affected our favorite media and when it's coming back and the precautions being taken to bring it to us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/12/20•40m 55s
Johnny Storm with Your Nose so Bright
We talk about the massive amount of content promised in the recent Disney Investors meeting, ponder on if there is such a thing as too much Star Wars and explore the multitude of possibilities the next phase of the MCU brings with it. Then we finish it out with a little holiday cheer! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/12/20•44m 33s
Large Nerdron Collider Trailer
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07/12/20•2m 52s
