JAN 649: X-Men '97 Season 2 Premiere Review – Behind the Supergirl Box Office Bomb (07/08/26)

This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss the latest Hollywood news, including Zach Cregger bringing the viral horror phenomenon Siren Head to the big screen, the behind-the-scenes creative struggles that may have contributed to Supergirl's disappointing box office performance, and what the future could hold for James Gunn's DC Studios. We also react to the first trailer for Motor City starring Alan Ritchson. Then we dive into a spoiler-filled review of the first three episodes of X-Men '97 Season 2, breaking down Apocalypse's return, Cable, X-Force, the show's ambitious time-travel story, and why Marvel Animation may have another hit on its hands. We wrap things up with News From The Nation and What Are We Watching?. ⏱️ Timestamps (0:00) This week on the show! (1:16) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (5:35) Siren Head Horror Movie in the Works (18:16) Behind the Supergirl Box Office Bomb (30:04) Motor City | Official Trailer (33:10) Promos (34:54) Join the Patreon Fan Club! (36:07) X-Men '97 Season 2 (Episodes 1–3) Review (54:45) News From The Nation (58:15) What Are We Watching? 📺 What Are We Watching? A Force of One Backrooms Cocktail Citizen Vigilante Enola Holmes 3 The Sheep Detectives The Drama The Bear Season 5 (Hulu) The Agency Season 2 (Paramount+) Louis C.K. Netflix Special The next Patreon Discord hangout is Thurs., July. 23, 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/649 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