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Rebel Nerd Radio
by Rebel Nerd Radio
Join lifelong nerds JD & Steve as they journey to a galaxy far, far away and beyond! Rebel Nerd Radio is your ultimate hub for all things geek culture!
Episodes
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We're Making Waffles!
This week JD & Steve celebrate the 25th anniversary of Shrek. We looked back at our first impressions, discussed how it turned traditional fairy tales upside down, had fun talking about the unforgettable characters and reflected on our favorite moments and quotes from the film. Grab a parfait (or...
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The Dial of Destiny
This week JD & Steve take on the final Indiana Jones film, Dial of Destiny! We shared our first impressions, explored the characters, talked about how Voller compares to Indy’s other villains and how Helena stacks up against his past partners. We discuss whether or not the Indiana Jones franchise...
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The Ninth Jedi
This week, JD & Steve dive into The Ninth Jedi series. We ask did this expansion of the short deserve its own series? We break down our overall impressions, favorite episodes and moments, and stand out characters. We also dive into the show’s expanding lore and tackle another question: does it…
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Fall Shenanigans 2026!
Sometimes you have to have a plan but other times you just hit record and let things happen. This week it is just JD & Steve hanging out. They talked about recent life events and Steve’s upcoming relocation to Chicago. And they also presented an extended Show Me Your Thingy segment! Random...
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Lego is the Way?
JD & Steve tackle the Lego Star Wars treatment of The Mandalorian. They shared their first impressions, the tone of Lego Star vs the tone of The Mandalorian, and dove into the comedic approach. They also asked whether or not it was primarily geared toward children and discussed what other Star…
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The One with the Aliens
This week JD & Steve return to the Indiana Jones franchise and take a look at The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. They shared their first thoughts and discussed what it was like bringing the character back to the big screen after 19 years. They also looked at the Mutt Williams character, the return...
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The Friendly Neighbor: Spider-Man Brand New Day
COMIC SHENANIGANS swings back into the spotlight as Steve is joined by Spencer of The Dingus Den to talk about the movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day!On this episode, Spencer and Steve break down the consequences of Spider-Man: No Way Home, their first impressions of Brand New Day, and whether the...
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KRYPTONIAN CHRONICLES: Supergirl Review
Kryptonian Chronicles is back after an extended hiatus! Time time, Dave, JD, and Steve are taking a deep dive into the 2025 Supergirl movie.We broke down our overall thoughts, discussed the villain and the movie's aesthetic. They also talked about the challenges of reimagining beloved comic book...
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Goonies Never Say Die!
JD & Steve took a trip to 1985 to discuss the adventure classic The Goonies. Before they went searching for treasure they took a few unsurprising detours including a Dolly Parton tribute and a bizarre Uber encounter. They finally get to The Goonies and broke down the premise, the incredible cast,...
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Rebel Scum Con Strikes Back!
JD & Steve return from their 2nd annual trip to Rebel Scum Con in Texas to recap their experiences! They talked about the people they met, the stuff they bought, and all the other mayhem and adventures involved with spending a weekend with other Star Wars fans!
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Choose Wisely
This week JD & Steve kick things off with a preview of Rebel Scum Con and then start their adventure with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. They share their overall thoughts, discuss the outstanding casting, explore the origins of Indiana, and break down the unforgettable father-son dynamic...
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Fortune and Glory!
This week JD & Steve seek fortune and glory as we dive into Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom! They kicked things off with JD sharing stories from his recent Rebel Legion adventure, then gave their first impressions and overall thoughts on the movie. They discussed the dynamic between Indy,...
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The Adventure Begins........
This week JD & Steve head into one of the most cinematic adventures of all time with a discussion about Raiders of the Lost Ark! After a random tangent about the weather, they dive into their overall thoughts, the unforgettable characters, the iconic sequence of events, and explore the legacy of...
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The Legend Begins....
This week JD & Steve revisit Godzilla (1954)! They share their first impressions and overall thoughts, compare the original classic to the modern Godzilla films, and tackle one of the biggest questions in kaiju fandom: Should Godzilla be a superhero or a terrifying force of nature? They also wrap...
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Nerdy Road Trip
This episode, JD & Steve take a road trip back to the 2009 movie Fanboys. They shared their overall thoughts, discussed our favorite quotes and scenes, and talked about whether or not it accurately depicted the Star Wars fandom. And of course in typical RNR fashion, we get off topic and include a...
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Shadow Lord Recap
JD & Steve recap S1 of Maul: Shadow Lord. With multiple detours and tangents along the way, we look back at the season, discuss the animation, break down the lightsaber duels, and share our hopes for S2. We also include a conversation about the new Masters of the Universe movie. Follow us at...
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Let's Talk Mando and Grogu!
JD & Steve break down The Mandalorian & Grogu! We discuss overall thoughts, the transition from the small screen to the big screen, favorite moments, and supporting characters. We also dive into the film's score, speculate on the future of the franchise, and debate whether another season of The...
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Rebel Nerd Shenanigans!
The Rebel Nerd Radio crew returns from an extended hiatus for fun and shenanigans. We chatted about Steve's missing beard, mental health awareness, plus a little bit about Maul Shadow Lord and the Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to...
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Shadow Lord: Whispers of Pride of Vengeance
JD & Steve dive into chapters 3 & 4 of Maul: Shadow Lord with special guest Ro from Scarif Podcast. We share our overall thoughts, the stunning animation, the incredible score, and get into Maul’s deeper motives and his plans within plans. We also break down the lightsaber duels. Join us as we...
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Welcome Back Frank
Welcome back to Comic Shenanigans! This time, Spencer & Steve dive into the 2000 Garth Ennis/Steve Dillon Punisher story, Welcome Back Frank. We break down the story, the artwork, the unforgettable characters, and share some of our favorite moments. Steve’s Essential Punisher Stories:Welcome Back...
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Maul: Shadow Lord Premiere
JD & Steve share their thoughts on the first 2 episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and join us for more galactic shenanigans every Tuesday at 7pm EST!#RebelNerdRadio #StarWars #MaulShadowLord
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Browncoat Broadcast: Serenity Episode
Rebel Nerd Radio kicks off its Browncoat Broadcast miniseries, an episode-by-episode journey of Firefly!For the debut episode, Steve is joined by Spencer to discuss their thoughts on the Serenity episode. They break down the synopsis, share their overall thoughts, and highlight their favorite...
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Spring Shenanigans!
The usual gang of idiots celebrate their 250th episode the only way they know how - with complete and total chaos! Steve spends time trying to figure out some new streaming tech (with mixed success) while they somehow manage to squeeze in some discussion about the upcoming Darth Maul series, the...
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COMIC SHENANIGANS: Brand New Day
Steve is joined by Chris to dive into the 2008 Spider-Man comic Brand New Day!They break down the creative team behind this bold new era of Spider-Man storytelling, explore the story, and take a closer look at the new villains and supporting characters. Also, they ask whether or not it works as a...
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You Can't Take The Sky From Me
This time around we dive into Firefly - exploring the franchise, breaking down the crew of the Serenity, and discuss the show’s blend of sci-fi and old west storytelling. We also highlight our favorite episodes and in typical fashion, get off our train of thought about talk about Irish actors....
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Ep 248: There Is No Fear
JD & Steve travel back to the golden age of the Jedi as they dive into The High Republic Volume One - There Is No Fear. We start with a brief overview of The High Republic era, and then break down the synopsis, highlight some standout characters, and discuss how the comic fits into the larger…
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Rogue Archaeologist
JD & Steve dive into Doctor Aphra Volume One. They ask: Who is Chelli Aphra? Give a brief overview of the cast of characters, including the homicidal droids, and then jump into an issue-by-issue recap. From there, they shared their overall thoughts on the characters and the story. Jump in and let...
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Enter the Scum and Villainy!
JD & Steve return to the Starships of the Galaxy series with a discussion about ships of the underworld. From the Slave I to the Razor Crest and everything in between, we cover a bunch of ships that were operated by bounty hunters, pirates and all the scum you can handle!Follow us at...
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Savior of the Universe!
This week, JD & Steve broke down the glorious 1980 sci-fi film Flash Gordon. We broke down the background of the character, the wonderful premise, the cast, the visuals, and of course, the amazing soundtrack. And it wouldn’t be Rebel Nerd Radio without some tangents. We shared our reactions to…
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KRYPTONIAN CHRONICLES: Last Dust of Krypton
Dave, JD, and Steve are back with a brand new episode of Kryptonian Chronicles. This time they jump into Vol. 1 of Jason Aaron’s Absolute Superman - Last Dust of Krypton. They touch on the origins of the Absolute Universe and then go deep into the compelling story and the incredible artwork.…
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TIE Fighters
This week we take a deep dive into TIE Fighters. We break down their history, explore the many variants, and share our personal favorites. Naturally, we somehow get off course by steering the conversation toward vampire movies. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to...
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THE BATCAVE: Batman Starter Pack
🦇 THE BATCAVE IS BACK! 🦇After a several month long hiatus, The Batcave returns with a new episode: The Batman Starter Pack! Blue & Steve break down our recommendations for new fans looking to jump into the world of Batman. We talk about what we feel would be good starting points as far as comic...
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The Imperial Fleet
We jump back into our Starships of the Galaxy series with a dive into the Imperial Fleet. We talk cruisers, frigates, and, of course, Star Destroyers! Fun facts, appearances, and our favorites. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and...
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Mutant Chronicles: Magik Unleashed!
Mutant Chronicles is back with another episode! This time, Spencer & Steve talk about the 2025 Magik series. They break down the writing, the artwork, the striking cover designs, and discuss how the series blends superhero storytelling with dark fantasy elements.Along the way, they spotlight…
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Celebration of Kathleen Kennedy
JD & Steve take time to celebrate the career of Kathleen Kennedy following her departure as President of Lucasfilm. We look back on her career, her accolades, and the impact that she had on Star Wars. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube…
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Starships of the Rebel Fleet
We kick off our Starships of the Galaxy series with a dive into starships of the Rebel Fleet! We talked about capital ships and starfighters. Fun facts, canon appearances, and our favorites. We also got sidetracked (naturally) and had a conversation about pirates. Follow us at...
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Mutant Chronicles: Favorite Storylines
Our X-Men series is back with a brand new name as we kick off our 2nd episode!This time around, Steve is joined by Cameron for a love letter to all things X-Men. The pair dive into their favorite X-Men storylines, breaking down what made these tales so iconic and what made them their favorites....
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Ludicrous Speed!
We kick off the new year with a discussion about Spaceballs! We share fun facts, character breakdowns, and our favorite moments and quotes. We wrap up the Spaceballs discussion with our thoughts on the upcoming sequel and what other sci-fi franchises we’d love to see get the Spaceballs parody...
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Year End Shenanigans: 2025
It’s time for our annual dose of chaos. JD & Steve close out 2025 the only way Rebel Nerd Radio knows how - with shenanigans! We look back at our favorite moments from the year, talk about what we’re most excited for in 2026, and somehow end up discussing Chinese restaurants along the way. It’s...
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Kryptonian Chronicles: All-Star Superman
JD, Dave, & Steve dive into Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s All-Star Superman.They break down the story and artwork, share their favorite (and not so favorite) moments, and explore the story’s lasting legacy on modern Superman media. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio
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Blasters, Boots, and the Rebellion
JD & Steve were joined by friends Ro and Nick to observe the 9th anniversary of the release of Rogue One. They discuss the boots on the ground perspective that the film takes as well as the visual language of the film. From the moral grayness of the Rebel Alliance to the wonderful camerawork of…
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The Devil's Den - The First Appearance
In this episode of The Devil’s Den, we go all the way back to where it started. We broke down his origin, the early tone of the series, and how the debut villain and supporting cast helped shape the Man Without Fear. We also took a closer look at the artwork and talked about the legacy that this...
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Winter Shenanigans 2025!
Rebel Nerd Radio presents its annual Winter Shenanigans episode! JD & Steve talk about their favorite animated holiday movies as well as other random nonsense! Check out The Tabletop Lounge - https://discord.gg/SWy4DdndYb Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio and don’t forget to subscribe…
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Under the Twin Suns
This week JD and Steve travel to the desert planet of Tatooine. They explore ancient Tatooine legends, the planet’s major moments on film and television, and dig into its native species and infamous locations. Grab your moisture vaporator and join us for a trip across the sand!Follow us at...
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The Devil's Den: The Man Without Fear
Spencer & Steve kick off Devil’s Den with one of the biggest stories in the history of Hell’s Kitchen - Frank Miller’s The Man Without Fear. They talked about gritty take on DD’s origins, break down the major characters, highlight the raw artwork of John Romita Jr, and explore the story’s…
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Visions Season 3
JD and Steve dove into Star Wars Visions: Season 3! We discussed our overall impressions of the season, shared our favorite episodes, and explored how it stacked up against the first two volumes. We also talked about the amazing animation and visuals and the future of the anthology series as well...
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Kryptonian Chronicles: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Dave, JD, and Steve journey across the stars to explore Tom King’s masterpiece Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. They shared our overall thoughts, broke down its amazing story and stunning artwork, and highlighted their favorite moments. Their discussion also explored the book's central themes, of...
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Six Years of Shenanigans!
JD and Steve were joined by some special guests to celebrate six years of Rebel Nerd Radio with an anything goes special! We looked back at how it all started, how it has evolved over the years, some of our favorite moments, and swapped random Star Wars memories. Follow us at...
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The Acolyte: One Year Later
JD and Steve are joined by special guest Rich to discuss Star Wars: The Acolyte. They share their overall impressions of the series, break down the key characters and stunning locations, and explore how this story marks the beginning of the end for the Jedi Order. Follow us at...
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From Padawan to Legend: Revisiting Ahsoka
JD and Steve are joined by Blue to dive into Ahsoka! They share their overall impressions of the series, discuss the characters, explore key locations, and highlight their favorite moments from the show. Plus, they wrap up with their predictions for Season 2. Follow us at...
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Join lifelong nerds JD & Steve as they journey to a galaxy far, far away and beyond! Rebel Nerd Radio is your ultimate hub for all things geek culture!
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