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Media Nerds/Star Wars Nerds
by Dan Vadeboncoeur
Two nerds talk about all types of media: advertising, journalism, PR, TV, podcasting, streaming and so much more.Oh, and they love talking about Star Wars so much they made it its own podcast.
Episodes
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We Re-watched The Mandalorian and Grogu
Dan and Kenton discuss The Mandalorian and Grogu after watching it a second time now that it's on Disney+. Did they like it more or less? Let us know your thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu in the comments!
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Weird Al Was Awesome!
It's back-to-school time for the Media Nerds! Dan tells Kenton about seeing Weird Al Yankovic in concert, and Kenton tells Dan about his sweatiness problem.
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The Not-So-Great Ninth Jedi
Kenton and Dan discuss the recent passing of many celebrities and the strange onslaught of content that seems to come with it. They then talk about the recent Star Wars announcements from D23, and review The Last Jedi, a new anime-styled Star Wars series on Disney+
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What We Watched on our Summer Vacation (2026)
Dan and Kenton discuss the death of local media before sharing their favourite movies and TV shows from what they watched this summer.
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Watch The Odyssey at Home!
Dan and Kenton discuss the hype and hubbub around Christopher Nolan's newest film, and in general dispair about the state of the film industry and movie theatres.
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Everything Is Content, Everything Is Clickbait
Kenton pitches Dan a wild Star Wars theory about the upcoming Starfighter film starring Amy Adams and Ryan Gosling. The Nerds then pivot to the ongoing collapse of Canadian legacy media—Winnipeg community papers shutting down, layoffs at Rogers and Corus—and why news should be a nonprofit public...
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It's a Summer of Sports!
Dan and Kenton discuss the many sports-related stories making headlines this summer. From Dan's new gig as a racetrack announcer to Kenton's World Cup watching, these guys are sportsing way more than they usually sports.
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Should the CRTC "Tax" the Big Streamers?
In a hybrid episode, Dan and Kenton discuss the fan reaction to The Mandalorian and Grogu before diving into a big decision from the CRTC that could shape the future of streaming in Canada. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: / danwatchesmovies / kentonlarsen
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Is The Mandalorian and Grogu Worth Going to the Theatre?
Dan and Kenton talk about their experience going to see Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu on opening night in Winnipeg. Definitely not the same experience as it was the last time a #StarWars movie came out.
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Happy Star Wars Day!
On this Star Wars Day edition of The Star Wars Nerds, Dan and Kenton break down Disney+’s latest May the 4th drops: the new three‑minute sneak peek at The Mandalorian & Grogu and the finale of Maul: Shadow Lord. They nerd out over the walker-set action sequence, debate the box office prospects of...
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We've Got Our Mandalorian and Grogu Tickets!
Dan and Kenton buy their tickets to go see Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu in theatres on May 21. They also watch and react to the final trailer for the film, and talk about the new Maul: Shadow Lord animated series on Disney+ Follow the Nerds on TikTok:...
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Can Crave Survive Without HBO?
Dan and Kenton discuss the recent Paramount/Warner Bros merger, and how it might affect the Canadian streaming platform Crave (which licences HBO content). What does this media merger mean for Canada's streaming landscape?Follow the Nerds on TikTok: / danwatchesmovies /...
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Will The Mandalorian and Grogu Be Good?
Dan and Kenton watch the new Mandalorian and Grogu trailer and discuss what they think is in store for our favourite father-son duo since Luke and Darth. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
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Super Bowl Ads 2026
Dan and Kenton talk about the loss of James Van Der Beek before moving into a discussion about the 2026 Super Bowl ads. Which was your favourite? Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
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Have We Had Enough of A.I. Yet?
Dan and Kenton discuss the ever-present topic of A.I., following a guest speaker session gone wrong. Is it time to start worrying about our jobs? Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
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Star Wars Paralysis (RIP Catherine O'Hara)
Dan and Kenton revisit the lack of Star Wars content, jumping off of a recent Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jan/30/star-wars-franchise-identity-crisis-taika-waititiAnd the Nerds get some bad news mid-episode and shift gears to remember the legacy of Catherine O'Hara....
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The Shrinking Influence of the Oscars
Dan and Kenton discuss the 2026 #oscarnominations and make their initial predictions based on seeing only two of the nominated films. In Recommendations, they celebrate Canada's sovereignty, and bask in the bountiful British TV content now available on YouTube. Follow the Nerds on...
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Kathy Kennedy is out at Lucasfilm
Dan and Kenton discuss the recent #StarWars news that #KathleenKennedy is stepping down as head of Lucasfilm. What does this mean for the future of the franchise? Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
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State of the Podcast 2026
Kenton and Dan talk about their podcast plans for the year. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
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The Decline of Hollywood (Netflix buys Warner Bros.)
Dan and Kenton discss the recent merger of two of the biggest studios in Hollywood, Netflix and Warner Brothers. What does this mean for HBO? Is this the nail in the coffin of movie theatres?Let us know what you think about this deal. And when was the last time you went to see a movie in the...
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Star Wars Coffee Table Book!
Dan shows off his new "History of Star Wars" coffee table book from Historic Newspapers that details every page of the Los Angeles Times to ever print the words "Star Wars." Articles, advertisements, movie listings, this book has it all! Follow the Nerds on...
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State of Social Media 2025
Dan and Kenton have their annual conversation about the state of social media, sparked by Facebook's recent court victory after being sued for monopolistic practices. Turns out, Facebook's brand of social media isn't popular enough on its own. Follow the Nerds on TikTok, the only social media...
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Give Us The Hunt For Ben Solo!
Dan and Kenton discuss the Star Wars story that just won'tgo away, the rejected Adam Driver/Steven Soderbergh project, "The Hunt For Ben Solo." Sounds like an awesome idea by all accounts, why didn't Bob Iger like it again? Read more about the story here. Time Stamps: 00:21 - Show Opening, Dan...
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Dan's Streaming Strategy
Dan helps Kenton decide on which streaming services to keep and which to cut, with a comprehensive plan to cycle through all the popular platforms regularly. Find Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok:...
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The Mandalorian and Grogu Teaser is Here!
Dan and Kenton briefly discuss one of the weirdest news weeks in recent memory (it can only good happen!) before watching the new Mandalorain and Grogo teaser trailer and discussing all the fun within. Find Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies ...
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Will Star Wars: Starfighter be Any Good?
Dan and Kenton talk about the upcoming Ryan Gosling Star Wars movie, Star Wars: Starfighter. It'll be the first new Star Wars content in theatres since Rise of Skywalker, will we see similar results? Find Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies …
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Our CreComm Origin Stories
Kenton and Dan discuss their personal experiences with Creative Communications, the post-secondary communications program they both graduated from and came back to teach into, at very different times in media. Find Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies…
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A Dearth of Star Wars News
Not a lot going on in Star Wars news this week, but that doesn't stop Dan nand Kenton from talking about what little news there was in a somewhat abbreviated episode. Star Wars stories: Oscar Isaac is Ready to Play Poe Dameron again. The One Thing Mark Hamill Hated Most About His ‘Star Wars’...
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What We Watched on Our Summer Vacation 2025
Dan and Kenton are back to work at the college, which means its time to recap all the awesome movies and TV shows they watched this summer. Find Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok:...
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Star Wars Coke Disappointment
Kenton and Dan discuss the Star Wars news coming out of San Diego Comic Con 2025, as well as the weirdly-timed Coca-Cola tie-in that Kenton is not thrilled about. Find Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok:...
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Colbert Cancelled: Is This the End of Late Night TV?
Dan and Kenton talk about the recent news that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is being cancelled next year. How do you feel about the inevitable demise of late night television?Find Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on...
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Star Wars False Starts
Dan and Kenton talk about the Last Week Tonight AI Slop episode before jumping into a discussion about all the different Star Wars projects that have been announced since Disney took over, and speculate on how many of them will actually get made.Find Dan in other internet places:...
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Is Cable TV Finally Dead?
Kenton takes his annual look at his cable bill to determine if it's worth keeping this outdated form of television. Do you still have cable? Let us know in the comments. Find Dan in other internet places:https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on…
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Is Streaming Music for Free Unethical?
Dan and Kenton discuss the 50th anniversary of Jaws before jumping into an article in which Apple Music CEO Oliver Schusser calls it "crazy" that other services offer up ad-supported music instead of only charging a monthly fee.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new... In media recommendations…
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Rogue One: Best Star Wars of Its Era?
Dan and Kenton mourn the loss of Brian Wilson before jumping into a discussion about Rogue One (2016). Did two seasons of backstory make it a better Star Wars movie? Let us know your thoughts on Rogue One in the comments. What's your favourite "Phase 3" Star Wars film? Find Dan in other internet...
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All Hail Our New A.I. Overlords! (Media Nerds Podcast 06/09/25)
Dan and Kenton discuss the two most mentioned letters of the year: A.I. What does this revolutionary technology of Large Language Models mean for their industries, for their jobs as educators, for the education industry in general? All this and more in this week's episode.Has A.I. affected your…
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Is Andor the Best Star Wars? (Andor S2 E10-12)
Dan and Kenton discuss the final three episodes of Andor Season 2. It's an incredible story about the birth of a rebellion in the shadow of facism, but is it the Best Star Wars Ever Made?Let us know what you thought of Andor, and what your favourite Star Wars movie/series is!Find Dan in other...
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A high-quality, compelling sci-fi drama that just happens to be Star Wars (Andor S3 E7-9)
Dan and Kenton discus the third "trilogy" of episodes of Andor Season 2 released on Disney+. The crisis on Ghorman comes to a head, and two characters seperated by the entire series finally meet. The Nerds have mixed opinions on this chapter of the series.Which Andor character to you hope makes…
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Is Andor "The Wire" for Star Wars? (Andor S2 E4-6)
Dan and Kenton discuss the second "trilogy" of Andor Season 2 episodes released on Disney+ which takes us from Coruscant to Ghorman, and back again.Let us know what Andor storyline you're most invested in!Find Dan in other internet places:https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow…
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Yes And-ing Andor (Andor S2 E1-3)
Dan and Kenton talk about the first three episodes of Star Wars: Andor season 2. It's Star Wars for grown-ups, with all the adult-themed drama you can handle. Let us know what Andor storyline you're most invested in! Find Dan in other internet places:https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies...
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Almost Time for Andor!
Dan and Kenton are excited about the upcoming second season of the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor, but Dan misses seeing Star Wars in the theatre. Watch the Andor Season 2 trailer here: https://youtu.be/duN-KQgOjYs?si=UlRI6Et_gYgPhmwQ and let us know which Andor character you're most looking...
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TikTok, You Don't Stop!
Kenton runs his annual content marketing assignment, in which he has his students make viral videos about Juicy Fruit (not a sponsor!) while Dan runs his first paid campaign as a content creator on TikTok. Check out a new Cinema Circuit puzzle daily at https://www.wfhgames.com/cinema-circuit…
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Old Media Dies Hard
Kenton leaves the annual "Radio is going to survive" article from the Globe & Mail on Dan's desk, and his reaction is a bit predictable. Radio is not going to survive, at least not in its current form. Let us know: do you stilll listen to the radio? If so, how much? Here's the Globe & Mail…
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Andor Season 2 Trailer Drops & KK's Leaving Lucasfilm
Kenton and Dan watch the new trailer for Andor Season 2 (their reactions are mixed!) They also discuss the news that Kathleen Kennedy will be retiring as head of Lucasfilm at the end of 2025. Watch the Andor Season 2 Trailer and let us know what you think:...
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Burned Out on News
Dan tries to hold an intervention for Kenton to stop watching so much American news (and getting stressed out about it!) to discover that Kenton has already self-intervened and cut down dramatically on his CNN intake. Find Dan in other internet places:https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies ...
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Star Wars News Round-up: A Canadian Ryan is coming to Star Wars!
Kenton and Dan discuss a few recent Star Wars news stories: The Acolyte was the second most streamed show on Disney+ last year: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/01/27/why-the-acolyte-was-disneys-2-most-watched-show-of-2024-and-still-cancelled/ Ryan Gosling is eyeing a role in the Star...
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The Great TikTok Fake-out of 2025
Dan and Kenton discuss the brief pause from TikTok that Americans were forced to endure on January 19, 2025. Is the most popular social media app in the world banned in the U.S.? If so, what's going to happen next? Find Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow...
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Should Skeleton Crew Return?
Dan and Kenton break down the season finale of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. The Nerds have mixed feelings about the final episode. Let us know your favourite Skeleton Crew moment in the comments below. Find Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok:...
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Penultimate Skeleton Crew
After a holiday break, Dan and Kenton return to discuss the last three episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, with a focus on the most recent seventh episode, "We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble." Let us know your favourite Skeleton Crew character in the comments below. Follow the Nerds on TikTok:...
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Neel Before Jod (Skeleton Crew S1E4 recap & reaction)
Kenton and Dan discuss the fourth episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, now streaming on Disney+. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
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Two nerds talk about all types of media: advertising, journalism, PR, TV, podcasting, streaming and so much more.Oh, and they love talking about Star Wars so much they made it its own podcast.
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Media Nerds/Star Wars Nerds is created and hosted by Dan Vadeboncoeur.
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