One nerd is out, but one special guest is in.

The Harry Potter series is shaping up on HBO and we reacting about who is what in the new tv series. We also have a handful of new trailers, including Ari Aster’s Eddington, The Roses, and Stephen King’s The Life of Chuck! And we get a look at the very extensive cast of the upcoming season of Poker Face!

And to top it all off we get a special IMAX format rundown from director Ryan Coogler, in honor of his feature SINNERS, in theaters this weekend.

Its a fun, loaded ep - check it out on your go-to podcast platform, or watch us on Youtube! As always, thanks for listening and don’t forget to like and subscribe!

New Harry Potter Cast (HBO, Book Series written by JK Rowling)

John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore

Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall

Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape

Nick Frost as Hagrid

Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell

Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch

01:32 - Harry Potter Cast

18:25 - New Oscars for Stunts

24:15 - Sinners - Imax and Ultra Panavision Production

31:14 - Life of Chuck Trailer Reaction

35:50 - The Roses Trailer Reaction

36:15 - Poker Face Season 2 Trailer Reaction

42:10 - Eddington Trailer Reaction

51:55 - Formula 1 - Drive to Survive

53:01 - Daredevil Born Again

01:01:10 - Golden Girls

01:05:25 - Veep

In this episode, the hosts review The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1, discussing their experiences with the game and the show. They analyze character dynamics, particularly focusing on Joel, Ellie, Dina, and Abby, while exploring themes of loss and resilience. The conversation highlights the show's faithful adaptation of the game and the emotional depth of the characters. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of 'The Last of Us', focusing on character development, gameplay dynamics, and the emotional complexities of the narrative. They critique the show's cold opening, discuss the transition from dealing with clickers to human threats, and explore the introduction of Abby as a character. The conversation also touches on the physicality of characters, the motivations behind their actions, and the therapeutic dialogues that reveal deeper trust issues between Joel and Ellie. Philosophical dilemmas regarding survival and the consequences of choices are examined, culminating in a discussion about the mycelial network as a new threat in the game. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the intricacies of 'The Last of Us', discussing the tension of close encounters with enemies, the balance of humor amidst horror, and the emotional weight of gameplay. They explore Joel's complex morality and make predictions about future plot developments, highlighting the show's ability to surprise even those familiar with the game.

0:00 - Intro

3:50 - Tron Ares

11:40 - Superman Sneak Peek Clip

23:20 - Wes Anderson The Phoenician Scheme

33:33 - Tom Hardy's Havoc Trailer

42:40 - Fish-O-Filet Taste Test (McDonalds)

01:07:43 - Minecraft Movie Review

What the juice?!

This episode takes a strange turn as we discuss McDonald’s controversial Filet O’Fish sandwich. Good, bad, too little sauce, too small a portion, and what’s that about orange juice?

But before we dive into all that drama we round out CinemaCon with our first look at Disney’s Tron: Ares and anextended sneak peak of Superman - a 3 minute clip presented by James Gunn featuring Krypto, the super dog!

Plus we have a handful of trailers including Gareth Evans’ highly anticipated Havoc, coming to Netflix, and Wes Anderson’s latest collection of Hollywood stars in The Phoenician Scheme!

Then we round it out with a healthy dose of what we’re into, including the new Minecraft movie, did it win our hearts?

Tune in to this week's episode wherever you get your podcasts, or come watch us on our youtube channel and as always please like and subscribe!

00:00 - Intro

1:08 - The Beatles Cast Announcement

10:46 - New Sony Movies Announced at Cinema Con

15:07 - Tarantino and Fincher Film

23:32 - Bring Her Back Trailer Reaction

26:56 - White Lotus Season 3

Welcome back, fellow drunks and nerds alike.

This week we tread carefully around the April fools holiday, trying to discern fact from fiction since it happens to be be the opening days of CinemaCon, delivering news that, at times, seems unbelievable.

Chief among them is the cast announcement for Sony’s Sam Mendes driven, 4-movie spectacular… The Beatles! Were the rumors true?

Plus other news from CinemaCon, including the rest of the Sony Pictures release slate such as Spider-Man and the newly titled “Brand New Day”.

Outside of the treacherous news cycle we also get a new trailer from Talk To Me directors’ new film, Bring Her Back.

We then dabble in a bit of what we’re into, and you may not be surprised.

It’s a light and entertaining ep, so be sure to check it out on any of your podcast platforms, or watch us on youtube!

00:42: Avengers Doomsday Cast

31:19 - Conan - Oscar Host

35:48 - 007 New Producers - Amy Pascal and David Heyman

41:50 - Coming Soon (Goofy Movie Documentary - Not Just a Goof, Severance Season 3, House of the Dragon Season 3, Invincible Season 4, Acme and Coyote,

48:18 - One Take Shots

59:56 - Spotify Vs Apple Podcasts

1:12:26 - White Lotus Season 3

1:20:53 - Common Side Effects

1:22:18 - Dope Thief

1:23:35 - Adolescence

1:34:17 - Black Bag Review

1:40:47 - The Great

Sup Boyos this is what we did in the podcast.

We discuss the recent MCU / Marvel cast announcement for the upcoming Avengers movie, Avengers Doomsday. We also touch on Conan O'Brien's anticipated return to the Oscars, the future of the James Bond franchise under new producers, and the announcement of various upcoming films and series, including sequels to beloved animated features.

We also discuss the trend of one take shots in filmmaking and the nuances of podcast platforms, particularly comparing Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

We wrap it all up with personal recommendations for shows, like White Lotus, Common Side Effects, Dope Thief, The Studio, Adolescence, Black Bag and The Great.

Avengers Doomsday Full Cast (Quoted From Deadline)

Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), and Florence Pugh (Yelena) are some of the actors the studio has confirmed on their live stream.

Other actors set to appear in Doomsday include Tenoch Huerta (Namor), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes), Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Thing) and Kelsey Grammer (Beast).

The film also stars Lewis Pullman (Sentry), Danny Ramirez (Joaquín Torres / Falcon), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), David Harbour (Red Guardian), Winston Duke (M’Baku), Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost), Tom Hiddleton (Loki), Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier / Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), James Marsden (Cyclops), and Channing Tatum (Gambit).

Pedro Pascal (Mister Fantastic) was also confirmed to join the MCU.

Robert Downey Jr. made an appearance at the end of Marvel’s livestream.

Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026.

26:00 - Mickey 17 Review

It’s a big moment for the humble N3RDS as the trio officially celebrates their 3 year anniversary of podcasting! Luis, Miguel, and Ed reminisce about their favorite moments from the past 3 years and cheers to many more!

Plus, they talk the latest from Bong Joon Ho, MICKEY 17! Does the Robert Pattinson lead movie work or is it a big flop? Opinions are mixed in the group so find out what loser is about to be an expendable.

All of this and of course: What We’re Into - which has Luis and Miguel passionately explaining they’re favorite shows right now. (Miguel gets a little carried away)

It’s a tasty episode with lots of SAUCE! Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platforms!

This week the boys are back in the form of dynamic duo, Miguel and Ed!

One of the big news points in the last week was the passing of legendary actor Gene Hackman, so naturally we wanted to pay tribute and recall some of our favorites of his vast career, but also took the opportunity to check out a fan favorite, Crimson Tide!

Speaking of tributes, we then move onto our feature discussion this week, the winners of the 97th Academy Awards!

We take a look at some of the big winners of the night (and losers), but we also get into the best looks of the night, best moments, CONAN, the musical numbers (what was with that Bond tribute?), and yes, those speeches.

It’s a laugh and a half… except for the grieving for GH, of course, but we keep it light and tight, so enjoy!

Be sure to like and subscribe, follow and comment - we’re here for your thoughts. And don’t forget to check us out, wherever you get your podcasts, or find us on Youtube!

51:08 - The Punchies!

Kathleen Kennedy is Leaving Lucasfilm, but who will replace her?

BUT ALSO!!

It’s the Punchies!

With the 97th annual Academy Awards set to air this Sunday (3/2/25) the N3RDS decided to upstage it with their very own awards show!

The Punchies bring the best and brightest to the forefront with such categories as “Best Movie”, “Best Show”, and of course, “Dumbest thing Ed said this week”!

Each nerd gets a chance to highlight their favorites of 2024 with some unexpected surprises.

Plus a bevy of news! The world mourns Amazon getting creative control of the James Bond movies as well as Kathleen Kennedy stepping down from LucasFilms (Star Wars). What will the future be for some of our favorite franchises?

Then the nerds wrap it all up in a bow with “What We’re Into” but not before bullying Ed some more with “Let’s talk about this now”.

It’s a fun ep to be sure BBs! So be sure to like and subscribe and leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platforms!

Since becoming president of Lucasfilm in 2012, Kathleen Kennedy has overseen the production of several films:

• "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015): This film introduced new characters Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), while bringing back original trilogy icons Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher), and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill).

• "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016): A standalone film featuring Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, and Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic.

• "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (2017): Continuing the saga with returning actors Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac, joined by Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher.

• "Solo: A Star Wars Story" (2018): A prequel featuring Alden Ehrenreich as a young Han Solo, with Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian and Emilia Clarke as Qi'ra.

• "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (2019): Concluding the sequel trilogy with Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver as Kylo Ren.

• "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" (2023): The fifth installment in the Indiana Jones series, starring Harrison Ford reprising his iconic role.

Additionally, Kennedy has produced several live-action series for Disney+, including "The Mandalorian" (2019–present), "The Book of Boba Fett" (2021), "Obi-Wan Kenobi" (2022), "Andor" (2022–present), and "Ahsoka" (2023–present).

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These productions have expanded the Star Wars universe and continued the legacy of the Indiana Jones franchise under her leadership.