Frantic Nerdcast

Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! In episode 107, the crew dives deep into the addictive world of audiobooks (or "audio plays"), a massive new art project, and the latest from the MCU on Disney+. We start with a heavy discussion on Dungeon Crawler Carl and the unmatched voice acting of Jeff Hayes. We also explore the difference between standard audiobooks and full-scale audio dramas like The Sandman. AJ reveals his ambitious new creative goal: painting the original 151 Pokemon on individual canvases, starting with Charmander and Diglett. Plus, we give our honest, mixed reviews on Daredevil: Born Again, discussing whether it lived up to the hype and that "weird" bromance ending. In this episode: 00:00 - Welcome back to the Nerdcast! 00:31 - Dungeon Crawler Carl: The "Audio Crack" Addiction 03:00 - Audiobooks vs. Audio Plays: The Sandman & Horus Heresy 12:44 - The 151 Pokemon Painting Challenge: Charmander & Diglett 26:27 - Monsters at War: Our Original Card Game 27:13 - Development Update: Escape from Mars Solo Game 31:30 - Movie Review: Sinners (Vampires & Cinematography) 41:20 - Smallville Retrospective: Checking in on Season 3 50:50 - Solo Storytelling Games: Be Like a Crow & Castle Games 1:06:30 - Daredevil: Born Again & The Defenders Future

Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! In episode 102, the crew returns after a short break to dive deep into everything nerdy. We kick things off with an exclusive look at a brand-new solo survival board game prototype set on Mars—featuring astronauts, monoliths, and oxygen hazards. If you're an anime fan, we’ve got you covered with deep dives into Hell’s Paradise Season 2, the world-building of Jujutsu Kaisen, and a look at the new Digimon Liberator. We also revisit the nostalgia of the Scrubs revival and discuss why it still holds the original magic. For the TCG collectors, we recap the highlights from Collector Con Newcastle. Hear the journey of completing a Pokemon Surging Sparks Master Set, the struggles of "infinite ant" snipers, and a discussion on the current state of One Piece TCG scalping. Plus, we touch on Gundam TCG Phantom Aria pulls and the latest drama in the tabletop world, including the discontinuation of Descent: Legends of the Dark. In this episode: 00:00 - Welcome & Life Updates 02:20 - New Game Reveal: Solo Mars Survival Prototype 04:40 - Anime Round-up: Hell's Paradise, JJK, Frieren, and Digimon 08:15 - TV Talk: The Scrubs Revival & Malcolm in the Middle Rumours 14:10 - Invincible Season 3 Discussion (Spoilers!) 18:40 - The Incredible Voice Cast of Invincible 25:20 - Collector Con Newcastle Recap: Pokemon Master Sets 33:00 - Gundam TCG & One Piece Market Drama 42:30 - EB Games Australia Big Announcement Speculation 48:00 - PAX Australia 2026 Plans & Cosplay Land 55:30 - Board Game News: Descent Discontinued & Warhammer 40k 2nd Ed Revival 1:01:45 - Nerd News: Three Body Problem, Avatar Leaks, and Star Wars Rumours   Support the Show: 🛒 Grab a copy of Monsters at War by emailing: [email protected]. 🌐 Visit our website for game dev blogs: franticnerdcast.com. 💬 Join the conversation on Discord (link below)!   Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franticnerdcast/ Ajs Insta - https://www.instagram.com/weirdartbyaj/ Brocks Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticbrock/ Zac's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticcaz Discord - https://discord.gg/ajkTjBPRR2 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/franticnerdcast   Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0PcOw5lrrZrkFE1psICsqd?si=e7effe3496374408 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/frantic-nerdcast/id1717767605

Welcome back to the Frantic Nerd Cast! In Episode 105, the boys are back from their chaotic golf trip to recap all the action, injuries, and hilarious punishments. From back spasms to walking par-fives backwards, find out who actually took home the trophy (and who just got their KFC first).  In this episode, we dive deep into: The Golf Trip Recap: A look at the "punishment rounds," including mango jalapeño tequila shots and skipping vigorously across the green.  Anime’s Bad Rap: We discuss why some people "poo-poo" anime as just "cartoons for kids" and share our favorite gateway shows like Vinland Saga and Neon Genesis Evangelion. The $30M Cyberpunk Kickstarter: Breaking down the massive success of the latest TCG and what it means for crowdfunding. Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG: Everything you need to know about the new 5.4 million dollar Kickstarter, including pre-painted minis and the new d20 system.  Pop Culture Debates: Why we enjoy "bad" movies like Sharknado and Transformers, plus our thoughts on the Invincible season finale and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.  Support the Show: 🛒 Grab a copy of Monsters at War by emailing: [email protected]. 🌐 Visit our website for game dev blogs: franticnerdcast.com. 💬 Join the conversation on Discord (link below)! Follow us on social media!  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franticnerdcast/ Ajs Insta - https://www.instagram.com/weirdartbyaj/ Brocks Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticbrock/ Zac's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticcaz Discord -  https://discord.gg/ajkTjBPRR2 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/franticnerdcast Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0PcOw5lrrZrkFE1psICsqd?si=e7effe3496374408 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/frantic-nerdcast/id1717767605

Welcome to Episode 104 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, the crew is fresh (or maybe not so fresh) from their bi-annual golf trip and ready to tackle the complicated legacy of the "Reboot". In this episode: The Golf Trip Recap: We talk about the "Trophy of Destiny," 72-hole charity marathons, and the creative punishments waiting for Brock on the course. Reboots That Worked: A deep dive into why Battlestar Galactica is a gold standard for reboots, plus our thoughts on the Star Trek movie trilogy and the Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The Ones That Failed: Why the Charmed remake and How I Met Your Father missed the mark, and our frustration with the Resident Evil Netflix series. News & Rumors: Updates on the Alita: Battle Angel sequel, Fallout season plans, and the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series. Game Development: We have officially launched our card game, Monsters at War! Learn how you can get your copy of this multiversal monster-shedding game. Support the Show: 🛒 Grab a copy of Monsters at War by emailing: [email protected]. 🌐 Visit our website for game dev blogs: franticnerdcast.com. 💬 Join the conversation on Discord (link below)!   Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franticnerdcast/ Ajs Insta - https://www.instagram.com/weirdartbyaj/ Brocks Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticbrock/ Zac's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticcaz Discord - https://discord.gg/ajkTjBPRR2 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/franticnerdcast Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0PcOw5lrrZrkFE1psICsqd?si=e7effe3496374408 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/frantic-nerdcast/id1717767605

Welcome to Episode 103 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, we are tackling a massive topic: Anime Adaptations. We break down the hits, the misses, and the reboots that should have stayed in the vault. In this episode: The Best Adaptations: We discuss why Alice in Borderland is a masterpiece of game-to-screen storytelling and explore the high-tier action of the Rurouni Kenshin films. The Controversial Hits: Is the live-action Cowboy Bebop actually better than the anime? We get into a heated debate over Netflix’s recent attempts at classic IPs. Wishlist Adaptations: From the sports intensity of Blue Lock to the mechanical chaos of Gundam and Robotech, we list the shows we want to see turned into live-action movies. Pokemon & TCG News: We dive into Pokemon history (is Cubone actually a Charmander?) and discuss the "Pokemon vs. Petrol" price war. Support the Show: 🛒 Grab a copy of Monsters at War by emailing: [email protected]. 🌐 Visit our website for game dev blogs: franticnerdcast.com. 💬 Join the conversation on Discord (link below)! Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franticnerdcast/ Ajs Insta - https://www.instagram.com/weirdartbyaj/ Brocks Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticbrock/ Zac's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticcaz Discord - https://discord.gg/ajkTjBPRR2 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/franticnerdcast Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0PcOw5lrrZrkFE1psICsqd?si=e7effe3496374408 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/frantic-nerdcast/id1717767605

Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! In Episode 102, the boys are back from Bali and diving straight into the biggest news in nerd culture. We kick things off with the massive announcement of a new Firefly animated series set between the original show and Serenity, plus the news that Wheel of Time is getting the animation treatment. We also break down the staggering success of the Cyberpunk TCG on Kickstarter, which has already cleared $19 million Aussie dollars.In this episode: TV & Film: Our deep-dive reviews of One Piece Season 2, Invincible Season 4, and Peaky Blinders: Immortal Man. Gaming: Updates on our very own card-shedding game, Monsters at War, now available for $25! Plus, a look at upcoming projects like Armoured Skies and Chaos Rift. Conventions: We’re officially heading to PAX Australia 2026! We talk tickets, travel, and what we're looking forward to on the show floor. Anime & TCG: Thoughts on the new Pokémon Perfect Order set and the latest Gundam TCG news. Support the Show: 🛒 Grab a copy of Monsters at War by emailing: [email protected]. 🌐 Visit our website for game dev blogs: franticnerdcast.com 💬 Join the conversation on Discord (link below)! Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franticnerdcast/ Ajs Insta - https://www.instagram.com/weirdartbyaj/ Brocks Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticbrock/ Zac's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticcaz Discord - https://discord.gg/ajkTjBPRR2 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/franticnerdcast Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0PcOw5lrrZrkFE1psICsqd?si=e7effe3496374408 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/frantic-nerdcast/id1717767605

In this episode we chat TV shows that went for a long time, but got better with age, we chat the amazingness that is Dungeon Crawler Carl, Upcoming Kickstarters and much more.   Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franticnerdcast/ Ajs Insta - https://www.instagram.com/weirdartbyaj/ Brocks Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticbrock/ Zac's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticcaz Discord - https://discord.gg/ajkTjBPRR2 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/franticnerdcast Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0PcOw5lrrZrkFE1psICsqd?si=e7effe3496374408 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/frantic-nerdcast/id1717767605

Hello and welcome to our 100th EPISODE. That's right we have made it to 100 episodes. In this very special episode, we chat about the lacklustre Pokémon 30th announcements, The unforgettable show Blood Drive from SyFy, Season 2 of One piece and talk all about our brand new game Monsters at War. Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franticnerdcast/ Ajs Insta - https://www.instagram.com/weirdartbyaj/ Brocks Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticbrock/ Zac's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticcaz Discord - https://discord.gg/ajkTjBPRR2 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/franticnerdcast Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0PcOw5lrrZrkFE1psICsqd?si=e7effe3496374408 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/frantic-nerdcast/id1717767605

In this episode we chat Which Cartoon characters would be the best in a zombie apocalypse, Is nostalgia ruining the hobby, Pokemon's anniversary, News and Rumours and much, much more.

In this episode we chat Absolute Batman, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Fringe, Stargate, Witchblade, The Darkness, Gundam TCG, Pokemon tcg, Honey Don't, Wonderman, Tron Ares, Anaconda and much, much more.

In this episode we chat the craziness of TCG prices by stores, Live streaming Zelda, Our New Pokémon Challenge, The new World of Warcraft expansion and Sophie Turner as the new Tomb Raider.

In this Frantic episode we chat Dungeon Crawler Carl, Highlander reboots and the originals The Apple+ series Hijack and much much more.

In this episode Aj and Brock chat about Man-Goat and Bunny-Man from Zenascope Comics, Star Trek Starfleet Academy, HoloLive TCG, The Last Ronin Cancellation, Darth Maul Trailer, Stormlight archives, Dungeon Crawler Carl and much more.

#strangerthings5 #pokemon #megaevolution Frantc Nercast is back in 2026 and we have an episode for you. In this one we Talk news, We chat Stranger things Season 5, We talk Pokemon Mega Evolutions set and we interview  @Viking_collects  about how the challange went

In this episode the team chats about their top 5 tv shows and movies from 2025. have a listen and see if you fav meets our top 5s.

In this episode we chat about our most anticipated movies and tv shows of 2026.

In this episode we talk Oz Films you should watch, My Hero Academia, Hazbin Hotel, Predator Badlands, Witcher Season 4, The Running Mand Card Grading and much more.

In this episode we reveal our lates bunch graded cards from TCG grading, Can you guess what the team got. Brock chats about The movie Bring Her Back, Aj talks Tron Ares and Zac talks Air. We also hit up all the latest news.

In this episode we chat about our time at The Longest Day a charaity golf event, we talk League of Legends worlds, we talk what are some good TCG's to get into and all the news and rumours as always.

Welcome back to a jam-packed episode of the Frantic Nerdcast! Hosts AJ, Brock, and Zac dive deep into the biggest news and rumors across all things nerdy. In this episode, we're breaking down: The latest Pokémon TCG/other TCG news, including updates on our Master Set Race/Challenge. All the juicy Nerdy Rumours we can handle, Don't forget to like and subscribe for more nerdy content!

In this latest episode we chat about our 10 favourite videogames from our teen years.

In this weeks episode we keep you up to date with our Pokemon hunting, we talk the new Doco I like me, house of guiness and much more.

Welcome back to a new episode, in this one we re-cape all the awesome things we checked out at PAX Australia 2025.

Welcome back to Frantic Nerdcast Episode 84! This week, the boys—AJ, Zac, and Brock—are back with a packed show diving into the best of nerd culture, TCGs, and a hilarious personal trip recap. The Highlights: K-POP Demon Hunters Review: AJ finally watched the new anime and gives his thoughts on the music and its mainstream appeal. The Frantic Slicers Invitational: Hear the absolutely insane recap of the group's golf trip, featuring a near-fatal club incident and the driver that was thrown—and caught! Pokémon TCG Master Set Race Update: The Mega Evolution Master Set challenge is getting competitive! Brock is currently in the lead , and AJ reveals his major trade goal for the SIR Bigotry from Scarlet & Violet. Underrated Horror Comedy Deep Dive: Need something new to watch? The hosts review five must-see horror-comedy films, including the Australian zombie movie Undead , the New Zealand were-sheep classic Black Sheep , and the mind-bending John Dies at the End. PAX Convention Hype: Get the details on their upcoming trip to PAX! They discuss interviews, Bandai TCG promos, and the massive Jazza cosplay. Gen 1 Pokémon Snake Draft: Who built the ultimate Kanto team? The hosts draft their ideal six Pokémon. Vote for the winner!

<span;>Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast, Episode 83! This week, the full crew is back as Brock returns to the studio! The boys dive into a wild range of topics, from nerd culture news to a deep dive on some of their favorite new releases. <span;>Tune in as they discuss the new movie Final Destination: Bloodlines, and their thoughts on the insane death scenes and the new "bloodline" concept. They also review the TV shows Gen V and Peacemaker, sharing their honest thoughts on the plot, characters, and memorable moments. <span;>The conversation then shifts to the latest in the world of comics with reviews of Y: The Last Man, Zenoscope Grim Fairy Tales, and the iconic Batman arc, "The Man Who Broke the Bat." Plus, they talk about a special Pokemon TCG challenge they've started, their recent golf trip, and the exciting news that Rick Moranis is officially coming out of retirement for Spaceballs 2

Welcome to another episode of the Frantic Nerdcast! In this week's episode, your hosts AJ and Zac are joined by special guest... no one, because Brock is away! The two nerds hold down the fort and give you a breakdown of their recent trip to Oz Comic-Con Sydney. Join them as they dive into the world of cosplay , discussing amazing costumes from shows like One Piece , League of Legends , and the surprising abundance of people dressed as the Lorax! They also share their experiences with the vendors, from chatting with talented artist Stu Art to meeting some very business-savvy kids selling their own card game. The conversation then shifts to a review of the new TV show, "The Rainmaker" , and the hosts' thoughts on the Tinder biopic, Swiped. They wrap up the episode with a quick chat about new TCGs and the Mega Evolutions card set.

Get ready for an epic pop culture discussion! In this episode, we're diving deep into the biggest news and rumours from the world of gaming, comics, books, and more. We're breaking down everything from our thoughts on Oz ComicCon and PAX 25 to the latest developments in Pokémon TCG. We'll also be talking about some of our favourite book series like The Stormlight Archives and The Long Wolf, plus the wildly popular Maxton Hall books. But that's not all! We get into some juicy comic book news, including the Red Hood comic cancellation and the future of DC's new Absolute Comic Universe. Plus, we're talking about the Demon Slayer movie, the world of card grading, and all the latest Warhammer 40k book news and rumours. Whether you're into gaming, comics, or fantasy novels, this episode has something for every fan. Be sure to like and subscribe for more content!

Its episode 80 baby, The boys are talking Twisted Metal, we announce the winner of our 75 subscriber winner and much much more.

In this episode of Frantic Nerdcast we chat about the Marvel Zombies Trailer, we talk The F1 Movie, The Recruit Series, Pokemon cards and we final get our graded cards back from PCG, What score did we get??

In this episode the team Chat about the new Hulu series Alien Earth and all thing relating around it. We talk The Unwind Book series, we chat Tradeback 2 of Y the Last man and as always all the news and rumours you can handle.

#paxaus In this episode the Frantic Team talk about the fact that they are going to PAX Australia 25, One piece season 2, Pokemon Trading card game, Gundam card game and e chat all about the form of board games that are known as deck builders.

In this episode we chat GenCon, Motherland Fort Salem, Twisted Metal, Pokemon, Wednesday season 1 and much more.

In this episode Aj and Zac talk about Fantastic Four First Steps, The boys talk about happy gilmore 2 and they also chat the final episodes of Sandman. So strap in and enjoy the episode.

In this episode of the podcast we chat, Marvel and DC who does it better in the comic world, What if a hero turned evil, how would the world handle it. The Heretic film, our hopes and dreams for fantastic four and much, much more.

In this frantic as always episode, we review the new james gunn superman film, we chat Squid Games season 3, We talk Pokemon, we talk gundam TCG, we talk riftbound League of legends and more.

In this episode we chat about Season 2 of Sandman on Netflix, The greatest action stars, Dept Q, Reacher Season 3 and much more.

In this episode we chat Ironheart series, the ballerina Movie in john wick world , Boardgames based on IP's and much much more.

We chat Bet Season 1, Pokémon cards, Groot comics, The Better Sister Season 1, Stormlight Archives and much much more.

In this episode we chat the new Predator movie killer of killer. We talk all the latest and greatest new in the nerd world and we chat about Nostalgia things from our childhoods.

In this episode Aj chats about Dept Q from Netflix, Aj and Zac do their review on Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning, we talk comics, Movies and tv Shows as well.

In this episode the guys chat, MCU actors best films, Fear Street, The Fountain of youth, Wii Sports and much much more.

In this episode we chat the Pokemon TCG, we talk about the new Netflix series Bet and the move Sinners.

In this episode we dive into our favourite content creators and tell you why you should be watching them. We talk about the superman trailer and much more frantic news as always.

In this episode of Frantic Nerdcast, the lads give their Spoiler review of Thunderbolts*, they talk about some of the most recent baordgames that they have played and they have a crack at doing some Pokémon fusions.

In this episode we talk about Movies Ash, Death of a Unicorn, we chat invincible Season 3 and oh so much more.

We chat Invincible Season2, Our Favourite sports movies, news and as always much more franticness.

In this episode Aj, Brock and Zac talk Daredevil Born Again, Invincible Season 1, Devil May Cry Anime, Best movie and series adapted from a video and so, so much more.

In this episode the boys are back from a break and chatting which Pokémon would make the best Soccer/Football Team, The announcements from CinemaCon, Val Kilmer's Passing and much, much more.

This episode we chat about Marvels latest announcement for the next avengers. Our top 3 Actors who are born for the roll and who would win, Star Wars or Warhammer 40k.

In this episode Aj talks Fan-Service Animes that actually have amazing storyline, animation etc. We talk about the fan outrage around the wheel of time tv adaption and the boy chat movie sequels that you all should go out and watch.