Nerd Alert

Obi-Jon and The Doc discuss the good, the bad, the ugly and the awesome of Alien: Romulus! Is it the best Alien movie in decades? Find out what the crew thinks!

Remember that movie you loved as a kid? The one you grew up and learned everyone else thought was a terrible movie? You know, the one you STILL love now and will defend to the end...we'll, that's what we're talking about today! Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

Obi-Jon and The Doc celebrate Father's Day by discussing the movies from the last year that their dads would have loved. Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

Some thigs go together like chocolate and peanut butter but what happens when nerds randomly draw movies and have to find a way to tie them together? MOVIE MASH UPS! Hear what crazy films the crew will combine and how!

Who really sunk the Titanic? Did we ever really walk on the moon? Are birds real? The crew explores some famous (and ridiculous) conspiracy theories.

The crew pitch their ideas for Muppet versions of their favorite films and stories.

The crew is casting their own version of a GI Joe movie featuring they're favorite actor, Karl Urban! Who will he play? Who else rounds out their casts? Find out! Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

The crew takes a look at all the commercials and movie trailers that caught their eye during "The Big Game." Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

The Crew breaks down the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailers (domestic and international). What are they excited for? What are they intrigued by? Find out... Special Guest: John C. Gritton!

The Y2K scare of the late 1990's was a paranoid technophobia induced spell of mass hysteria...but what if Hollywood had tried to cash in on the craze? The crew pitches their Y2K disaster movie that never happened. Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

The Crew talks about their encounters with celebrities at conventions, photo ops, and in the wild. It's truly the good, the bad, and the awkward! Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

The crew is back to look at the rest of the feature films being released in 2024. What are they excited for? What are they confused was even made? What will The Doc leave his couch to see?

The Crew takes a look ahead at the movies hitting theaters in 2024. What are they excited to see? What will The Doc actually leave the house to see? What films are they bewildered were even made? Find out!

The Crew discuss the Best of 2023! Movies, streaming shows, video games, books, comic, and more! What made the list? Listen and find out...

The Crew creates their own Hallmark Christmas Movie by randomly generating all the main categories. What washed up TV actors will fall in love over which small town business? Find out!

The Crew takes a look at some of their favorite TV "Holiday Specials" Complete with muppets, clay-mation, and un-subtitled wookie dialogue! Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co

The whole crew is back to discuss what makes a great on-screen Santa Claus as well as some of the odd sub-genres of ol' Saint Nick has found himself in.

A new Ghostbusters movie means we're going to get super nerdy and over-analyze the new teaser trailer for "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire!" Special Guest Host: Gritt

This week Obi-Jon and The Doc are discussing movie casts that outkicked their coverage: meaning movies with amazing casts that failed to live up to their potential.

The crew is joined by special guest, the Head Honcho of all things Halloween; Gritt, to discuss the future of the Halloween franchise...on TV?!?!

Spooky Season continues this week as the crew talks about the "true" stories behind their favorite horror movies. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

The crew is reading through a Choose Your Own Adventure book to get into the Spooky season spirit. Will they Escape the Haunted Warehouse? How many endings will they get through? How many goofy voices can they think of for narrators? Find out!

Spooky season is here! The crew is going to help you find the perfect scary movie to watch this season as they recommend forgotten, overlooked, and under appreciated horror movies.

Obi-Jon and the Doc ask the questions that pop up when nerds overthink movies: Who cleans up after Godzilla smashes a city? Where do babies come from in The Matrix? All these, and more!

Obi-Jon is joined by special guest Chris from the "Friends with Benefits" show to discuss the 30th Anniversary of the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers! Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

Obi-Jon and the Doc discuss ideas and concepts they want to see in an Aliens movie...and then craft a story to fit them all!

If you're looking for something new to play, we have you covered! The crew give their recommendations for games of all types: board games, video games, card games, and more. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

The Doc and the Cmdr chat about vintage TV which they feel needs new life.

From German knock-offs to vampires on boats, the crew takes a look back at the 100 year history of Dracula on film!

The crew recommends comic book stories and graphic novels you should read!

Join The Doc and Obi-Jon as they discuss what makes an ordinary movie a "Dad Movie" and recent films their Dads would have loved. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

Even the most talented directors with highly impressive filmographies can still produce a stinker. The crew discuss their most hated or disappointing films from otherwise great directors.

It's our 150th Episode!!! What better way to celebrate than a new edition of our favorite recurring topic: Urbanization? Check out our casting choices for a hypothetical remake of The Princess Bride and see where we place Karl Urban! Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

The crew takes a look at the worst movie sequels with the number "2" in the title. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

Obi-Jon and (Also) Chris take a trip through the DC Animated Original Movie Universe. With over 50 films release across 15 years, they have a LOT to discuss! What do they recommend? What do they think you should avoid at all costs? What do they want to see adapted next? Find out!

The Crew discuss their favorite and most hated trends in modern video games!

If The Oasis from "Ready Player One" was real, and you could carry any item from pop culture, what would your load-out be? The crew selects their weapons, vehicles, and a few surprises! Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

Obi-Jon is joined by special guest (Captain) Chris! Together they discuss the entire Spider-Man movie franchise from Tobey Maguire to the Spider-Verse and beyond...

The Crew takes a look at movies based on Saturday Night Live characters; from The Blues Brothers to MacGruber and all the Coneheads and Pats in-between!

The Crew discusses their favorite movies about, and featuring, airplanes! Yes, we're serious...and don't call us Shirley. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

What 3 movies best represent an actor's career? The Crew discuss, and debate, what the "Holy Trinity" of their favorite actors would be. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

The Crew is asking, and attempting to answer, the questions that only true nerds would think of from the galaxy far, far away of Star Wars!

The crew takes a look back at the long road of video game movie adaptations that lead to The Super Mario Bros Movie making a billion dollars...it's not pretty. Support Nerd Alert by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nerd-alert Find out more at https://nerd-alert.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-38f50e for 40% off for 4 months, and support Nerd Alert.

The Crew discuss their favorite movie quotes and what makes a movie quotable?

The crew breaks down all the announcements. trailers, and omissions about our favorite galaxy far, far away! 

Check out three VERY different takes on the classic story of The Wizard of Oz, all featuring Karl Urban! 

The crew looks back to the weekend that was Lexington Comic and Toy Convention 2023. What did we buy? Who did we meet? What cool stories do we have to share? Find out...

The crew takes a look at 90's comic book movies that never became the franchise they were intended to be. Are they still worth watching or did we dodge a bullet?

The crew traces the history of the Ninja Turtles franchise from their comic book origins to the upcoming animated film!