JAN 622: Stranger Things 5 Finale Review - Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2025 (01/05/26)

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, special guest John Bellotti, Jr. returns as we look back on an epic year in movies and TV. We kick things off with a 2025 Year in Review, covering dozens of films and shows before revealing our Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2025, complete with honorable mentions, round-robin picks, comic book standouts, and a few surprises. Then, we dive into a full spoiler discussion of the Stranger Things Season 5 series finale, breaking down what worked, what didn't, and how the story sticks the landing. We wrap things up with What Are We Watching?, including new trailers, recent films, and documentaries. A massive recap episode to start 2026 right. ⏱️ Timestamps This week on the show! (0:00) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:04) 2025 Year in Review (2:56) Our Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2025 (10:53) Promos (1:13:08) Join The Patreon Fan Club! (1:14:02) Stranger Things 5 Finale Review (1:14:59) What Are We Watching? (2:07:17) Wonder Man Trailer (2:07:40) Jay Kelly (2025) (2:10:44) The Plague (2025) (2:11:52) Blue Moon (2025) (2:14:07) Chevy Chase CNN Documentary (2:16:31) 🎬 Top 10 Segment Highlights (Discussed) 36 total movies covered 28 films from 2025 14 TV shows Comic book movie standouts Round-robin Top 10 format Honorable mentions Biggest surprises and disappointments A full slate ranging from blockbuster franchises to prestige films, animation, horror, and legacy sequels. 🎬 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – Imran Sinners One Battle After Another Weapons KPop Demon Hunters Thunderbolts Fantastic Four: First Steps Superman Frankenstein F1 Avatar: Fire and Ash 🎬 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – John Bellotti, Jr. Sinners One Battle After Another Predator: Badlands Train Dreams Thunderbolts Superman Marty Supreme Eddington Warfare Weapons 🎬 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – Rugboy One Battle After Another Frankenstein Bugonia Marty Supreme Eddington Jay Kelly Weapons Predator: Badlands Companion It's Never Over 🎬 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – Anthony Weapons Sinners Marty Supreme Sorry, Baby One Battle After Another Eternity F1 Train Dreams Thunderbolts Wicked for Good The next Patreon Discord hangout is Thurs., Jan. 22, 2026 @ 8 PM CDT Be a part of the show! Send us a message: speakpipe.com/jockandnerd Voicemail: (312) 248-4376 (312-248-HERO) Email: [email protected] Instagram: @jockandnerd Twitter: @jockandnerdcast Facebook: facebook.com/jockandnerd Facebook Group: jockandnerd.com/community Donate: Support the podcast! Subscribe to Jock and Nerd on YouTube! Merchandise: jockandnerd.com/shop Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | GooglePlay | RSS Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! jockandnerd.com/review Show notes: jockandnerd.com/622 Help spread the geekery with a Jock and Nerd merchandise! Support the show on Patreon for bonus content! Affiliate links: Merchoid | Amazon US | Amazon CA Follow Rugboy on Twitter @RugboyShow