Episodes
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'LANTERNS' First Trailer Divides Fans....who don’t understand it
On this week's episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and give a brief update on the #WB / #Paramount deal and how the current ... new war in the middle east may sabotage the whole thing..They also talk about #LANTERNS and the recent trailer that is dividing fans and...
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Shareholders Didnt get a say.. WB's Board Accepts Paramount's Offer and Dumps Netflix..
On this brand new episode of #TheCulturedNerdPodcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the rollercoaster of a weekend that resulted in #Netflix backing out of the deal completely and taking a hefty $2.8 Billion payout from #Paramount as #WarnerBros seemingly takes the deal that the...
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Paramount didnt win...Netflix didnt walk away...Lets talk Facts about the WB Merger
Oh the drama, on this week’s episode Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the new bombshell announcement that is #Paramount being declared as having the “Superior offer” by #WarnerBros and #Netflix declining to increase their current offer.But amid this war of opinions, fake headlines, and...
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James Gunn debunks the Scoopers . . . Again
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the recent debunked rumors regarding the #DCU #Batman (#TheBraveAndTheBold) being put on hold to allow #MattReeves to finish his trilogy for #TheBatman and other rumors regarding #DCStudios that he quickly put to rest. Along with...
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"Spider-Noir" is coming and does Sony have more live action Spider-Verse plans?
on this week's episode, Michael and Taylor talk about #Sony and #Amazon's upcoming '#SpiderNoir' series and speculate on what could come next if they nail this project.
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Dragon Ball Super Finally Returns in 2026!! And All the rumors about what comes next
On this week's episode of DRA... The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk the new internet breaking announcements over the weekend regarding the RETURN OF #DRAGONBALLSUPER and the reveals of #DragonBallSuperBeerus and #DragonBallSuperTheGalacticPatrol aka the #Moro Arc of…
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Christina Hodson is writing Batman The Brave and the Bold! And Lets talk about that He-Man Trailer
On this week's episode of The Cultured Nerd podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the the official #DCU / #Batman writer, #ChristinaHodson and the reveal that she is in fact writing #TheBraveAndTheBold for #DCStudios!Other topics include Marvel, Chrono Trigger, Kingdom Hearts... and...
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David Eillison Will Stop at Nothing to Own Warner Brothers
On this episode of The Cutlured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the ongoing drama regarding the bidding war (and very sore loser) that resulted in #Netflix winning over #WarnerBros and how #DavidEllison of #Skydace/#Paramount will stop at nothing to own #WB and clearly…
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Sebastian Stan is Harvey Dent for "The Batman Part 2" & More
On this week's episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about #TheBatman / #TheBatmanPart2 and the shocking news that the #MCU #BuckyBarnes/#TheWinterSoldier is now joining #DC and playing #HarveyDent/#Twoface for this long awaited sequel.
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Merger Drama?! Netflix wants to Cut WB s Theatrical Window to 17 days?!
Welcome to 2026 and our first episode of the New Year! On this week's episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the news out of #Deadline that #Netflix is wanting to cut down the #WB theatrical window from 45 days to 17 days. They talk about the ins and outs...
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'SUPERGIRL' trailer takes the internet by storm! & First look at HBO's 'LANTERNS'
On this week's episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk a bit about the ongoing WB & Netflix merger and the recent Paramount hostile takeover bid... But then they talk #Supergirl, #Lobo, and #Lanterns!0:00 Introduction3:00 WB + Netflix vs Paramount15:00...
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Scarlett Johansson Joins The Batman Part 2?! Who could she play?
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the recent developments with the WB purchase, the shocking news that Scarlett Johansson has left Marvel for DC by joining The Batman Part 2, and then speculate on who she could be playing.
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Jimmy Olsen's "DC Crime" Spin-off Revealed for HBO & New Updates On the WB Sale Saga
On this week's Episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the news regarding the upcoming Superman 2025 Spin-off, DC Crime, which has been revealed to be the long rumored Jimmy Olsen Spin-off show for HBO. The duo also talks Anime and quality of animation and the recent wins and fails in...
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Star Wars Is Running Out of Hope... Can Ben Solo Save It? | The Hunt for Ben Solo Explained (2025)
In this episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, we break down everything we know about Star Wars: The Hunt for Ben Solo (2025) — the rumored Disney project that might finally redeem both Kylo Ren and the Star Wars sequel trilogy.From leaked concept details and Lucasfilm’s changing strategy to Adam...
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Is Warner Bros Discovery actually for Sale?! Lets talk the facts, the online rhetoric, and more
On this week's episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the reports that Warner Bros Discovery may actually be for sale. We break down the facts, the timeline of events, the online rumors, the silly rhetoric regarding DC Studios, and Michael even gets…
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Peacemaker Finale Discussion & Why Tron Ares Is Worth Your Time
On this week's new episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about he controversial ending to the second season of Peacemaker and the big significant revelations for Salvation and Checkmate.Taylor also dives into a spoiler break down to Tron Ares and explains to...
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Wait, Superman (2025) Didnt Break Even?! A New Report From Forbes Contradicts WB's Statements
On this brand new episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the new report from Forbes that Superman (2025) didnt break even and what that article missed
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BRAINIAC IS COMING?! Peacemaker, Man of Tomorrow, & Batman Updates from James Gunn
On this week's episode of #TheCulturedNerdPodcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about some new updates from #JamesGunn regarding #ManOfTomorrow (and some major #Brainiac hints), #Peacemaker, and most importantly... some #DCU #Batman updates regarding #TheBraveAndTheBold
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Brandon Schultz - Imagitale Ent. Writer / Directror of the upcoming DC Comics Horror Fan Film "Pyg"
On this latest TCN Interview, Michael and Taylor sit down with Writer / Director Brandon Schultz of Imagitale Entertainment and talk about his upcoming DC Comics / Batman Universe Fan film "Pyg," an indie horror film based on Professor Pyg.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2025 Update! Current Projects, Upcoming Projects, & More
In this episode Michael and Taylor cover every new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles project in 2025 — the Mutant Mayhem sequel, the Chrome Alone 2 short, the live-action Last Ronin movie, Season 2 of Tales of the TMNT on Paramount+, plus the latest on Tactical Takedown and the upcoming Last Ronin…
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Man of Tomorrow, The Superman sequel from DC Studios
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk DC news again as James Gunn surprised everyone with the announcement of Man of Tomorrow, the upcoming Superman sequel from DC Studios.Word on the street the film may be a grand team up film, so they talk about those rumors and what it...
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Disney's Power Rangers Reboot: Confirmations, Leaks, Rumors, & New info on the NinjaKids Web Series
On this week's Episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk Power Rangers.From Disney's upcoming #PowerRangers reboot series to the recent #NinjaKids Web Series, theyre joined by @ATOworldwide and @@tier.arkhamus.5 and talk lore, leaks, expectations and more.
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Lets Talk about 'Spider-Man Brand New Day" (2026)
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk #Sony and Marvel's next big #MCU #SpiderMan adventure, #SpidermanBrandNewDay.They talk set photos, practical effects, #Punisher, #DareDevil, #Hulk, #Scorpion, whoever #SadieSink may be playing, and rumors of #MrNegative..Then they…
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Is Robin in The Batman 2? Explaining James Gunn’s Response
Is Robin finally joining The Batman Part 2? 🦇 We break down James Gunn’s comments, the latest rumors, and what it could mean for Matt Reeves’ Bat-verse. From comic book history to possible casting choices, here’s everything you need to know about Robin’s potential debut in The Batman sequel.Drop...
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DCU Updates! Hall of Justice Mural, Peacemaker, Booster Gold, & more
Because SOMEONE wasnt prepared to talk about Fantastic Four, on this week's episode Michael and Taylor sit down and talk more DCU and the recent updates with Superman, Titans, Wonder Woman, Peacemaker, Clayface, and more.
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Superman (2025): Review, Spoiler Discussion, Easter Eggs, & More
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about #Superman and its opening weekend, Spoiler Discussion, Easter Eggs, all the fun stuff we liked, we talked about what we didn't.
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Superman (2025) Lets talk about all of the Pre-Release Rumors, Leaks, and Possible Spoilers!
On this week's episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about all of the Pre-Release Rumors, Leaks, and all of the Possible Spoilers that fans have been talking about over the last year leading up to the film.
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Bryce Gilman of BGil Studios. Creator, Filmmaker, and Director. TCN Interview
On this special TCN Interview, Taylor and Michael sit down with Bryce Gilman. He is an independent filmmaker and creator of "The Protectors Universe" and original characters The Sparrow, Knight Wolf, and The Dragonfly. You can check out his work on his YouTube Channel @BGilStudios or head over to...
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Superman is already breaking box office records? Batman plans being moved up?
On this week's Episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the latest box office predictions for #Superman and how the film is already breaking records... which pretty much secures the future of the DCU right out the gate. but with its future secure, new…
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Peacemaker Season 2 is a MULTIVERSE Story?! & Superman Trailer Reactions
On this episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk DC. First they talk Peacemaker's Season 2 trailer and the big signs that both the DCEU and DCU will be present, and then they break down the new Superman trailer.
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DC's "Lanterns" Gets New Casting Updates! New Rumored characters, Some debunked roles, and More
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor talk about the new updates to the Green Lantern Show "Lanterns" and thew new additions of Actors Garret Dillahunt and Paul Ben-Victor, the rumors of them playing Black Hand and The Red Lantern Atrocitus, and the recent (and now debunked) rumors of...
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The Thunderbolts* sized problem with Daredevil Born Again Season 2 (and the Season 1 Finale)
On this week’s episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about Daredevil Born Again season 1, its finale, and some pretty big questions about how it fits into the MCU and its overall timeline of events.
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New Superman Spoilers Leak Online!
On this brand new episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the recent 5min Superman preview and some of the new leaks and spoilers that have made their way online due to the recent test screenings.To be warned, this is a spoiler filled episode, but it does...
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Its Official, The X-Men Are Coming To the MCU In Avengers Doomsday!
Marvel promised something big with the next Avengers films, and they have pulled back (some) of the curtain for the cast of Avengers Doomsday and revealed several key members of the Fox era X-Men films are returning!
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Did Marvel Just Confirm a Huge Daredevil Born Again Fan Theory?!
On this new episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk Daredevil: Born Again and how Marvel may have inadvertently confirmed a huge fan theory about the season premier's big death.
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Lets Talk About DAREDEVIL: Born Again & Season 2 Costume Rumors
On this week's epsidoe, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about Daredevil: Born Again, what the fans are saying, what we thought, and what to expect from the rest of the season.They also talk the new Spider-Man 4 casting and speculate who Sadie Sink is playing in the new Marvel film, they talk...
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James Gunn & Peter Safran Provide An Update To The DCU Slate
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the recent DC Slate meeting from James Gunn & Peter Safran had with the press and review each of the newly updated projects within the DC Studios pipeline.
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Jeremy Adams: Comic Writer & Screenwriter - TCN INTERVIEW
On this special TCN Interview, Michael and Taylor sit down with comic writer and screenwriter Jeremy Adams. You probably know his work on DC Animation or his recent acclaimed run on The Flash comics, but they sit down and talk comics, marvel, dc, and their love of being a nerd.
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The Legacy of David Lynch 1946 - 2025
On this week's episode of #TheCulturedNerdPodcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the recent passing of iconic director #DavidLynch. They discuss #Eraserhead, #BlueVelvet, #Dune, #MulhollandDrive, and #TwinPeaks and what the body of work that David Lynch created means to both of them.
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He-Man Set Photos, Dumbledore Casting, and Super Saiyan 4 is now Canon!
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the recent Masters of the Universe / He-Man Set Photos, its plot details, casting and more about the film. They talk Dumbledore Casting for the new Harry Potter series on HBO / MAX, and how Dragon Ball Diama made Super Saiyan 4...
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Jurassic World, Superman, & Fantastic Four - The Barbenheimer event of 2025
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about July's big move event films, Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, and The Fantastic Four First Steps, all coming out back to back.
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'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' Starts Filming! Is the New Gundam Show the Best of The Series?!
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk #supergirlwomanoftomorrow and how fast the #DCU is moving. They talk #Lanterns, #Sinestro casting, and speculate a bit on the #SecretSix, #Clayface, and #Batman #TheBraveAndTheBold. They also talk a bit of #marvel / #MCU and then close...
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The DCU BATMAN Has Been Revealed! Kind Of... And Its NOT Robert Pattinson
On this week's episode of #TheCulturedNerdPodcast, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about more #DC content, and this time its a whole lot of #DCU and its #BATMAN!
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What is happening with BATMAN?! The Batman 2 and The Brave and The Bold films are delayed!
On this week's new episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the unexpected news that both #AndyMuschietti's #Batman film (#TheBraveAndTheBold) and #MattReeves' film (#TheBatmanPart2) have been delayed. We talk the internet chaos, the actual facts, and break down what is actually...
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The 'Superman' (2025) Trailer is Here! Breakdown, Easter Eggs, Spoilers, & More!
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the brand new trailer for #SUPERMAN from #JamesGunn and #DCStudios. They breakdown the footage, the easter eggs, talk about some spoilers, some theories, and more.
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Could DC Studios / James Gunn Actually Release The "Ayer Cut" of 2016's DECU Film Suicide Squad?
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the recent #ReleaseTheAyerCut fan campaign and the negative rhetoric that #JamesGunn is gatekeeping the #AyerCut of #DavidAyer's 2016 film #SuicideSquad. They break down the comments, concerns, and the actual reality of the...
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Skeleton Crew, Creature Commandos, & a new Gundam show?! Its been a big week for nerds!
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the newest #StarWars series #SkeletonCrew, #JamesGunn's new #DCU Series #CreatureCommandos, and the new #Gundam show made by the team behind #Evangelion.... and as usual a little more on #PokemonTCGPocket
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Superman (2025) Trailer inbound?! Clayface & Sgt Rock films? Creature Commandos reviews & More
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about all the news from this past week. #Superman's trailer, #ClayFace and #SgtRock getting their own films. Early review reactions from #CreatureCommandos, and we even sprinkle a little #pokemon, #StarWars, and #sony...
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McFarlane Toys Spoils Superman Plot Points ! Penguin Review, Star Wars new, & More
On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about some new Superman plot points that have now been confirmed by McFarlane Toys! They also talk The Penguin, the new Star Wars Trilogy, and Pokémon TCG Pocket.
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"Batman Beyond: Year One" The Fan Film You Have Been Waiting For!
On this special episode, Michael and Taylor sit down with Michael Yu, the writer, producer, and director of #BatmanBeyondYearOne. This latest #BatmanBeyond fan film features #RyanPotter as #Batman/#TerryMcginnis and already is taking the internet by storm... and its not even out until Nov. 16th!