The Mid MO Nerd Show

This week on the show, we’re unpacking a massive haul of nerd culture news!Comics: Jonathan Hickman is launching a dark "Midnight Universe" at Marvel, Kevin Smith teams up Spidey and Hulk, Absolute Green Arrow #1 brings a brutal psychological thriller edge, and Absolute Batman drops giant robot suits into the mix.Movies & TV: We review Mortal Kombat II (spoiler: it’s incredibly fun and actually has a tournament!). We also tackle the critic reviews for The Mandalorian & Grogu ahead of seeing it tomorrow, lose our minds over the dark buddy-cop Lanterns trailer, look ahead to Spider-Man Noir, and discuss the trouble brewing over at Crunchyroll.Gaming: Price cuts for Xbox Game Pass, price hikes for PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo’s fascinating strategy to raise Switch 2 hardware prices while cutting digital and physical game costs.Plus, we’ve got your weekly dose of Comic Con Tales, a dive into the Ozark Oddities Cryptid Tales, and some fresh announcements you won't want to miss!That brings this quest to an end! Keep your controllers charged, your comics bagged, and your fandom strong!#MortalKombat2 #MandoAndGrogu #MarvelComics #AbsoluteBatman #GreenLanternLanterns #Switch2 #XboxGame Pass #PlayStation #OzarkCryptids #MidMONerdShow

Welcome back to The MidMO Nerd Show! We’re kicking off May with a slightly garbled Star Wars greeting and a massive breakdown of everything hitting your screens, consoles, and tabletops. This week, we're heavy on the Mando and Grogu hype as we gear up for their big-screen debut. Movies & TV: We’re diving deep into the latest Mando and Grogu trailer. We’ve already secured the tickets and are ready for the BK collab! Plus, our thoughts on the Invincible Season 4 finale and why we're actually happy The Boys is coming to a close with Season 5. The Comics Corner: Discussing the return of Mark Spector in Moon Knight and the looming threat of Bushman. We also recap the Power Rangers universe, from Trini's leadership to the "Lost" Green Ranger , and explore the underworld of Janix in Shadow of Maul. Video Game May-hem: A massive month for gamers! We discuss Forza Horizon 6 heading to Japan , the new Yoshi and the Mysterious Book , and the highly anticipated Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 bundle. Tabletop Tales: It's the end of an era as the Lifeblood campaign concludes after 105 sessions. Andrew starts brainstorming a new Homebrew "Wasteland". Gary has some new tales from his shop DnD game, dragons are making an appearance. Also, new Magic set with an evil magic school?!?Community & Events: Local updates on Free Comic Book Day , Tremendicon , and a not so spooky dive into Ozark Oddities. And much more on this weeks episode, Stay Nerdy MidMO!!!#MidMONerdShow #MandoAndGrogu #StarWars #TheBoys #Invincible #MoonKnight #ForzaHorizon6 #Warhammer40k #cEDH #OzarkOddities #PowerRangers #SpiderManNoir

Buckle up for a massive episode of The MidMO Nerd Show as Andrew, Gary, and Mat dive into the absolute chaos that was CinemaCon 2026! From the shocking return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday to a first look at the AT-AT chase in The Mandalorian and Grogu, the silver screen is looking stacked for the next two years.We’re also heading into the long boxes to discuss the wild twists in MMPR/TMNT 3, where Master Splinter makes his debut as the White Tiger Ranger , and April O’Neil becomes an avatar for Mothra in the Godzilla/TMNT crossover. Plus, we break down the heartbreaking end of an era in the Ultimate Universe.On the tabletop side, we look at the 2024 D&D rulebook's shift toward "Romantasy" and the return of Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. We also check in on Project Helix, Microsoft's newly unveiled "hybrid system" that aims to merge the Xbox and Windows 11 experience.To wrap things up, we share some stories from Missouri Comic Con and look at some local Ozark Oddities. You won't want to miss this one!#MidMONerdShow #AvengersDoomsday #CinemaCon2026 #DungeonsAndDragons #TMNT #Marvel #GamingNews #MissouriNerd #RobertDowneyJr #StarWars

The adults are out of the room! With Gary away this week, Mat and Andrew are officially unsupervised and taking the Mid MO Nerd Show into deep-dive territory. We’re breaking down the latest news from Hell’s Kitchen to Vought International as we discuss Daredevil: Born Again, the future of Supergirl, and the visceral world of Invincible and The Boys.Heading to Springfield, MO this weekend? We’ve got the full preview for Missouri Comic Con! From guest lists to floor strategy, we’ll get you ready for the biggest nerd event in the Ozarks.Plus, we take a detour into the eerie side of the Show-Me State to talk Missouri Cryptids. Is the Joplin Ghost Light real, or just a reflection of the moon?In this episode:Daredevil & Supergirl: The state of the MCU and DCU.Invincible & The Boys: Why we love "Super-Powered" carnage.Missouri Comic Con Preview: Everything you need to know for Springfield this weekend.Local Legends: Deep diving into Missouri’s most famous cryptids.Support the Show:If you enjoyed the chaos, make sure to Subscribe on YouTube and Follow us on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts! Ratings and reviews help us grow the nerd family here in Mid-Missouri.#MidMONerdShow #MissouriComicCon #SpringfieldMO #Daredevil #TheBoys #Invincible #Supergirl #MissouriCryptids #NerdPodcast #PopCultureNews #Momo #OzarkHowler

Spider-Man just shattered the internet, but Nintendo is hitting the brakes! 🕸️📉In this episode of the Mid MO Nerd Show, Mat, Gary, and Andrew dive into a week that shifted the entire nerd landscape. We start with the record-breaking teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which didn’t just swing—it soared to a mind-blowing 1.1 billion views in its first four days. We’re breaking down Tom Holland’s confirmation of Jon Bernthal’s Punisher appearing in the film and what their "odd-couple" dynamic means for the MCU.But it’s not all heroics... we’re also discussing the "Hardware Crisis" at Nintendo. With production for the Switch 2 being slashed by 33%, we ask the tough questions: Is the $450 price tag too high? And where are the "killer apps" for 2026?Also in this episode:🏆 The 2026 Oscars Recap: Conan O'Brien hosted, but Ryan Coogler’s vampire epic Sinners and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein took home the gold. We discuss Michael B. Jordan’s historic win!🎨 RIP Sam Kieth: Remembering the visionary creator of The Maxx and his surreal legacy in comics.🎲 Tabletop News: Warhammer 40K brings back Sebastian Yarrick, and we look at WotC’s 2026 D&D roadmap.#SpiderManBrandNewDay #MCU #NintendoSwitch2 #Oscars2026 #ChainsawMan #MidMONerdShow #Punisher #MarvelNews

This week on the Mid MO Nerd Show, Mat, Gary, and Andrew dive into a massive week of nerd news and multiverse madness!We break down the finale of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe and what it means for the future of Marvel storytelling, while also exploring the rise of DC’s Absolute Universe and why fans are getting excited about this bold new direction.We also preview some awesome upcoming Missouri Comic Con events, including Planet Comicon, Cape Anime Con, and MidMissouriCon—plus why local cons are becoming the heart of the Midwest nerd community.On the movie and TV side, we talk about the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie rumors and debate our favorite Mario characters and games from across the Mushroom Kingdom. We also discuss the upcoming adaptation of Project Hail Mary, the hype surrounding Lanterns, and what we want to see in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.Plus, we sprinkle in some classic gaming nostalgia with a quick chat about Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, and a shout-out to the iconic Pokémon battle arena Pokéopia.It’s comics, movies, games, and cons—all packed into one nerdy episode from the heart of Mid-Missouri!

This week on the MidMO Nerd Show, we’re celebrating Pokémon Day in a BIG way — but that’s just the beginning.We dive deep into the growing popularity of the new Absolute Universe from DC and the Ultimate Universe from Marvel. Why are these fresh reimaginings connecting with fans? Are they redefining modern comics? And with so many new storylines on the horizon, is this the start of another golden era?We also tackle a nerdy debate: what’s the difference between a movie and a film — and does everything really need to be labeled “cinema” to be considered good? It’s a fun (and slightly spicy) discussion about storytelling, fandom expectations, and the art of entertainment.Closer to home, we’re hyped for upcoming local Missouri comic cons and special appearances — including Ghostface showing up, plus excitement around Regal Theater in Rolla and BB Theaters in Waynesville bringing the big-screen nerd energy.On the gaming side:FireRed & LeafGreen anniversary hype and Pokémon Day rumorsTMNT hitting prerelease in Magic: The GatheringUpdates coming to D&D BeyondAnd so much more across comics, games, and pop culture.If you love comics, conventions, Pokémon nostalgia, and passionate nerd debates — this episode is for you.

This week on the MidMO Nerd Show, the crew dives headfirst into a MASSIVE wave of nerd news and hype!We kick things off with a discussion about the latest buzz surrounding Superman, then shift into the morphin’ world of the new Power Rangers show and what’s happening in the current comics. Of course, we couldn’t skip everyone’s favorite wall-crawler as we talk Spider-Man news and updates.Closer to home, we highlight upcoming local Comic Cons across Missouri and what fans can look forward to this season.On the TV front, we break down the big announcement of a Baldur’s Gate 3 series in development, talk about the growing lineup of video-game adaptations, and share thoughts on the upcoming God of War show. We also chat about HBO’s Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and what it means for fantasy fans.Plus — we dive into Pokémon Day rumors, upcoming movie hype, and plenty more nerdy goodness along the way.If you love comics, games, conventions, TV, and all things geek culture, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Welcome back to the MidMO Nerd Show, where nerd culture lives loud and proud! 🚀This week’s episode proves one thing: Sci-Fi is for EVERYONE! We dive deep into the latest Moon Knight comic run from Marvel, breaking down what’s working, what’s wild, and what fans should know.We also cover the packed Comic Con season, including Missouri Comic Con, and talk about what events you should be hyped for this year.Anime fans—you’re eating GOOD! 🍜 We discuss upcoming and returning hits like One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, the Naruto 20th Anniversary, and more exciting anime on the horizon.Plus, we blast off into classic and upcoming sci-fi TV with discussions on Star Trek Academy, Firefly, and Stargate SG-1. And of course, Magic players won’t want to miss our breakdown of the new Magic: The Gathering set and what future releases have in store!👉 Topics This Episode:Moon Knight’s latest Marvel runMissouri Comic Con & upcoming conventionsNew anime releases and anniversariesSci-Fi shows old and newMagic: The Gathering current & future setsIf you love comics, anime, sci-fi, gaming, and nerd culture—you’re home here.🔥 Like, Subscribe, and Join the MidMO Nerd Community!#MidMONerdShow #SciFiIsForEveryone #MoonKnight #AnimeNews #ComicCon #MTG #StarTrek #Stargate #Firefly #NerdCulture

🚀 MidMO Nerds Enter 2026! 🚀The Nerd Show is kicking off the new year LOUD — and packed with comics, movies, anime, games, conventions, and some spicy nerd debates.We dive into new comic releases including:🦖 Godzilla🕷️ Spider-Man⚡ Power Rangers🐢 TMNT🦇 Batman — with Mat breaking down the new Batman run and why he’s hyped about where it’s headed.We also talk about the upcoming MO ComicCon schedule for February and March — and yes… Gary is going to be EVERYWHERE. If you’re hitting cons this spring, you won’t want to miss this segment.🎬 Movie Talk for 2026Avengers: Doomsday gets the spotlightAndrew breaks down hype for Avatar: Fire and Ash📺 TV & Anime Corner (SPOILER WARNING ⚠️)We talk Stranger Things spoilers, the ending of My Hero Academia, and the announcement of a new EVA coming soon.🎮 Gaming NewsDeadpool has officially entered Marvel Rivals, and we’ve got thoughts.🎲 Plus fan-favorite segments return:More chaotic Would You Rather?Our Top Five X-Men picks (prepare for debate)And of course… much more nerd chaos packed into one episode.👉 Like, follow, and subscribe to keep up with the MidMO Nerd crew!💬 Drop your Top 5 X-Men list and hottest 2026 predictions in the comments!

This week on the MidMO Nerd Show, we dive DEEP into Star Wars — like, hyperspace-deep.We talk everything from the sequel trilogy (and why it may not be as bad as everyone says 👀), to what still works, what definitely doesn’t, and why the fandom feels so divided.Yep — we know. Big hot take. Bring the comments. 🔥Unfortunately… technology decided to go full Sith on us.Mat’s awesome intro — and the first 10 minutes of audio — vanished into the void. So this episode jumps straight into the action. We trimmed what we could, but some great moments didn’t survive the editing bay. Thanks, tech!Still — it’s a fun one, and we’d love to hear your Star Wars thoughts, rankings, disagreements, and spicy opinions.⭐ Like, subscribe, and share if you’re enjoying the show — it really helps!💬 Drop your Star Wars takes in the comments!

🎙️ This Week on The MidMO Nerd Show!Mat, Gary, and Andrew are back at it again — and this episode is packed with movie controversies and hot takes! We dive into Netflix vs. Paramount, debate our favorite Star Wars movies, and talk about the current state of Hollywood (for better or worse 👀).Plus, we branch out into anime with My Hero Academia, keep things mostly spoiler-free (minor spoilers only!), and bring back another round of Would You Rather? to stir up some chaos.✨ Bonus Segment: Nerd Life Lessons — because sometimes being a nerd teaches you more than just lore.Hit like, subscribe, and jump into the comments with your own hot takes — we want to hear them!Stay nerdy, MidMO!#MidMONerdShow #MovieControversy #NetflixVsParamount #StarWars #MyHeroAcademia #WouldYouRather #NerdLifeLessons #GeekCulture #NerdPodcast

Mat, Gary, and Andrew go full nerd-mode with deep dives into Star Wars, Star Trek, the X-Mansion, Gotham City, and all the fandom chaos in between! There’s controversy, strong opinions, and one shocking confession…👉 Andrew reveals his LEAST favorite movie of all time!! 😱🎬From lightsabers to Bat-signals, warp drives to mutant drama — this episode covers the entire nerd galaxy. Buckle up, this one gets spicy.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment telling us which fandom YOU think sparks the biggest debates!#MidMONerdShow #StarWars #StarTrek #XMansion #Gotham #NerdControversy #MovieOpinions #GeekCulture #PodcastCommunity #StayNerdyMidMO

The nerd crew is back — and there’s a LOT happening in Mid-Missouri!This week, Mat, Gary, and Andrew talk upcoming events, new games, and all the chaos that comes with being a nerd in MidMO.

Gary’s back with Mat, Andrew, and special guest Ryan Johnson tackle Moon Knight, Marvel Rivals, and the exciting debate of Pokémon ZA. We also break down the latest Extremicon announcements — including a guest straight from the galaxy far, far away! And don’t miss Mat and Ryan’s reveal of their new Twitch adventures — coming soon!

Gary's sick, but Mat and Andrew talk about Pokemon, The Witcher, Comic Con's, and more on this weeks episode of the MidMO Nerd Show!!!Big Announcement, The Matalorians is also transitioning to an online ONLY Store. Check out the eBay store for all you're comic and collector needs.

We talk about Extremicon, Microsoft, Batman, Spiderman, Baldur's Gate, Tron and so much more with a little reverb. We are testing some new equipment. 😅

Re-Uploaded- She’s DC Comics’ Bronze Age Batgirl and a legend of pop culture history. Karen Whitfield joins the Mid MO Nerd Show live from Extremicon 2025 to share stories from touring with Adam West and Burt Ward, meeting fans across the country, and what Batgirl means to generations of comic fans.

Re-uploaded- He’s been a Ravager, a cosplayer, and a “Trick Talking Meat” — now John Anderson joins the Mid MO Nerd Show live at Extremicon 2025. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from Spider-Man: Homecoming and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, plus why John still suits up as Batman, Joker, and Green Arrow for charity.

our longest episode ever with a bunch new intros by the Awesome Andrew!

We get on some good rants in this one!!! Wendy's, spiderman and Justice League!

Gary is back for the full episode!! we talk about Mats bad convention experience and a little about fantastic four!

Mostly Andrew and Mat talking about his vacation, Gary Joins us half way through!

it's our superman episode!

We talk a lot about hasbros company decisions!

It's our longest episode yet!!! Getting ready for superman and our next events!

Andrew made us a very structured episode!

Andrews very first episode and of course no Dakota!

Dakota has finally returned and we have Jed on the show again!! we talk about free comic book day coming tomorrow!! or in the past if you are listening to this later!

Gary and Mat talk about upcoming events!

Dakota is still missing and Gary and Mat talk about Daredevil!

Gary and Mat talk about local events and conventions as well as several things in the realm of nerdery.

Just Mat and Gary on this episode our Dakota abandoned us!

We are definitely all over the place in this one!

We are in your window today with guests Andrew and Jed and sometimes Dakota!

We finally line our schedules up, well at least Mat and Gary!

Dakota amisses a day and we talk on an extra long episode about comics!

it's a big anime episode and we get into book and card grading!

Dakota talked Gary and Mat into watching the Godfather and we discuss it!

We do a live interview with Melanie John who played Lucy on Charlie Brown.

We adhd out a bit on anime today then we talk the majority of the time about the upcoming event!

We talk board games and Extremicon with our local goofy goblins. also Jed drops the F Bomb.

We have special guest Christopher Hawes on this episode to talk about his upcoming comic and short film! A small warning we do talk about heavy themes such as suicide and abuse.

we talk about Deadpool mostly this episode and some anime!

After a recording mishap we made it where it's a two partner!

we talk about quite a few things and end up ending the recording but don't worry we will have a part two up in a minute.

We make Dakota socialize this time and talk more about him as well focus on some of our favorite anime.

We talk movies with our guest Andrews movie reviews!!

We meet with Jed from the goofy goblins and discuss board games and table top games!

We stay half way on topic as we talk about fallout, walking dead, BioShock, borderlands and fortnite as well as a few superhero tangents.