S7:E6 - Unwrapping The Mummy: Adventure, Horror, Romance, and the Legend of Brendan Fraser

This is a NerdySouth Entertainment joint! Season 7 of 30&Nerdy Podcast is brought to you by Fanboy Expo. With multiple shows throughout the year, Fanboy Expo has something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of anime, comics, cosplay, sports, or any other aspects of the Nerdiverse; Fanboy Expo is the show for you. Whether we're in Knoxville, Tennessee, Orlando, Florida, or in your city, You don't want to miss out on the excitement. Come see why people travel from all across the globe to take part in Fanboy Expo. To get the latest info like celebrity guest announcements, event information, cosplay contests, giveaways, and so much more, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or sign up for our newsletter at fanboyexpo.com.   Welcome back into the booth with the Duke of Nerds and Doctor Juice as they trade New Year stories and bite-sized documentary picks, a discussion over the Stranger Things finale, and the kind of banter that makes road trips feel lively. They talk Biscuit Head and Florida Man, riff on Netflix and HBO Max buys, and turn cultural gripes into something funny and human. Then the episode takes a cinematic detour: a loving, fast-paced deep dive into The Mummy—Brendan Fraser’s breakout, its brutal desert shoot, scarab scares, and behind-the-scenes miracles that made a modern classic. Whether you’re here for nostalgia, hot takes, or movie lore, this episode threads humor and heart into a reminder that great stories—like good friends—never stop surprising you.   30&Nerdy Podcast’s Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley Fanboy Expo Ad Music: “Omega” by Scott Buckley   This Episode is brought to you by: Fan Boy Expo  Tennessee Legend Distillery Hippie Water use the code NERDYSOUTH at checkout Advertising Expressions Encore Theatrical Company Shane's Rib Shack Hwy 81 McDonough, GA   Reaper Apparel Company 30&Nerdy Podcast is an Ambassador for Reaper Apparel Co. If you are interested in checking out all the great attire they have, or learning more about them; click here and if you want to purchase something, don't forget to use our code 30ANDNERDYPOD at check out for 10% off of your order!   You can learn more about NerdySouth Entertainment and its content by visiting The Fortress of NERDitude and while you are there, subscribe to our Nerdly Newsletter for behind the scenes, announcements, and Nerdly News updates. You can also check out the other shows and content under NerdySouth Entertainment   For more NerdySouth content, find us on all social media outlets: Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook   Email us at [email protected]    Shop Nerdy at NerdySouth Studios   Cheers To Ya Nerds!