Nerd To Know Basis #283 🤓: Marvel Threads, AI Backlash & 30 Years of Resident Evil

This week’s Nerd To Know Basis dives into a surprisingly wide mix of topics as Kev returns from the academic trenches and immediately brings chaos, opinions, and a deep dive into one of gaming’s most iconic franchises. 📅 Air Date: 31-03-26 📻 Broadcast on Phoenix 92.5 FM 🎥 YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Kev Returns (College Chaos) 00:57 – “Old Uncle Kev” Energy & Show Setup 01:22 – Marvel Catch-Up: Daredevil: Born Again & Wonder Man 02:39 – Marvel Momentum: The Punisher, Spider-Man & Connectivity 03:35 – Jon Bernthal & Character-Driven Casting 04:41 – Tom Holland Era & Growing Up Spider-Man 05:53 – Fantastic Four Potential & MCU Future 07:09 – Disney, AI & Industry Concerns Begin 07:42 – Sora Shutdown Explained 09:06 – AI Bubble, Tech Hype & Market Reality 11:23 – Public Pushback Against AI Tools 13:06 – Ethics: Copyright, Environment & Creativity Debate 15:58 – Why AI Feels “Off” Creatively 17:01 – The Muppets Return & Streaming Success 18:26 – Modern Format & Viral Potential of Muppets 19:46 – Streaming, Guests & Star Power Discussion 20:07 – Star Trek Slowdown & Franchise Uncertainty 21:50 – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds & Future Projects 23:41 – Paramount Strategy & Franchise Momentum 25:23 – State of Star Trek vs Other Franchises 29:59 – 30 Years of Resident Evil Begins 30:21 – What Is Resident Evil? (Beginner Breakdown) 31:57 – Origins: Horror, Camp & Survival Mechanics 34:56 – Classic Controls & Game Design Explained 36:30 – Story Structure & Characters 37:42 – Resident Evil 3: Nemesis & Early Innovation 40:17 – Resident Evil 4 & Industry Impact 42:20 – Action Era vs Horror Roots 44:23 – Franchise Evolution & Tone Shifts 46:58 – Ranking & Reviewing the Games (Rapid Fire) 49:39 – Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – Pure Horror Return 50:03 – Resident Evil Village – Camp Meets Horror 50:23 – Resident Evil 9 – Mixed Feelings 52:23 – Final Verdict on Resident Evil Today 53:01 – Best Way to Start the Series 55:20 – Final Thoughts & Recommendations 55:49 – Outro 🎧 Spotify Chapters 00:00 Intro & Kev Returns 01:22 Marvel Catch-Up 02:39 MCU Connectivity & Punisher Talk 05:53 Fantastic Four & Future Setup 07:09 AI & Disney Discussion 07:42 Sora Shutdown Explained 11:23 Public Reaction to AI 13:06 Ethics & Creative Concerns 17:01 Muppets Comeback 20:07 Star Trek Slowdown 21:50 Strange New Worlds & Future 25:23 Franchise Strategy Talk 29:59 Resident Evil Retrospective Begins 30:21 What is Resident Evil? 34:56 Gameplay & Mechanics 37:42 Resident Evil 3 & Innovation 40:17 Resident Evil 4 Impact 44:23 Franchise Evolution 46:58 Game-by-Game Breakdown 49:39 Resident Evil 7 50:03 Resident Evil Village 50:23 Resident Evil 9 Review 53:01 Where to Start 55:49 Outro 🔥 Hashtags #NerdToKnowBasis #Podcast #MoviePodcast #GamingPodcast #ResidentEvil #ResidentEvil9 #SurvivalHorror #Marvel #MCU #SpiderMan #Daredevil #Punisher #FantasticFour #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenAI #Sora #TechTalk #GamingCommunity #HorrorGames #VideoGames #PlayStation #GeekCulture #PopCulture #YouTubePodcast #SpotifyPodcast #FilmAndGames #EntertainmentPodcast