Colbert Writes LOTR, Starfleet Academy Ends & Doctor Who Debate | MNP Ep. 375 episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 1H 42M

Colbert Writes LOTR, Starfleet Academy Ends & Doctor Who Debate | MNP Ep. 375

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Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 375, where creative decisions raise eyebrows, franchises shift direction, and some shows don’t make it out alive. NEWS Stephen Colbert is reportedly set to write a new Lord of the Rings film — unexpected choice or secretly perfect fit? Ryan Coogler’s X-Files pilot casts Himesh Patel alongside Danielle Deadwyler — a serious step toward reviving the sci-fi classic. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is set to end with Season 2 — what went wrong for the latest Trek entry? Russell T Davies explains why he views Doctor Who as a “gay show,” while also addressing the wave of online backlash. TRAILERS Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone — HBO Max drops the first teaser for the TV reboot. From Season 4 — the mystery deepens as the next chapter teases more answers… or more confusion. Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 — Netflix expands the universe with a new spin-off set in Hawkins’ past. REVIEWS Paradise — does it continue to justify the hype and renewal? Daredevil: Born Again — Marvel’s street-level return under the microscope. Like, subscribe, and tell us which decision this week surprised you the most — Colbert writing LOTR, or Starfleet Academy ending early. More episodes and chaos at www.mnp.ninja .

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 375, where creative decisions raise eyebrows, franchises shift direction, and some shows don’t make it out alive. NEWS Stephen Colbert is reportedly set to write a new Lord of the Rings film — unexpected choice or secretly perfect fit? Ryan Coogler’s X-Files pilot casts Himesh Patel alongside Danielle Deadwyler — a serious step toward reviving the sci-fi classic. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is set to end with Season 2 — what went wrong for the latest Trek entry? Russell T Davies explains why he views Doctor Who as a “gay show,” while also addressing the wave of online backlash. TRAILERS Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone — HBO Max drops the first teaser for the TV reboot.From Season 4 — the mystery deepens as the next chapter teases more answers… or more confusion.Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 — Netflix expands the universe with a new spin-off set in Hawkins’ past. REVIEWS Paradise — does it continue to justify the hype and renewal?Daredevil: Born Again — Marvel’s street-level return under the microscope. Like, subscribe, and tell us which decision this week surprised you the most — Colbert writing LOTR, or Starfleet Academy ending early.More episodes and chaos at www.mnp.ninja.

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