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The Nerfherder Council
by The Nerfherder Council
The scruffiest podcast in the galaxy!
Episodes
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Scream (1996) vs. Scream (2022)!
It's spooky season here at the NHC! In true slasher fashion, we're carving up a couple of movies with the same title... pitting the 1996 Scream against the pre-re-quel (or whatever it is) from 2022! We all know that the 1996 version is a classic, but how well does the new/rebooted one hold up...
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Batman (1989) Retro Review!
This past September 19th was National Batman Day here in the U.S., so we thought we'd celebrate by digging into the GOAT of Batman movies - the 1989 Tim Burton masterpiece! From Jack Nicholson's untouchable performance as the Joker to the controversial yet ultimately iconic decision to cast…
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Star Wars Opinions You’d Die on a Hill For!
We're back, and this is going to shock you, but... we have some strong opinions we need to get off of our chests! We've collected yours too - some we agree with, and some we don't! A recent off-air conversation led us down the path of thinking about Star Wars takes that we will absolutely never...
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“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Review: The Best One Yet?
The latest Spider-Man film, Brand New Day, is headed towards $2B at the box office! It's got action, laughs, the Punisher, Hulk, and shirtless Tom Holland. What's not to like?! Join us for a spoiler-filled review and share your thoughts as we ponder the question: is this the best MCU Spider-Man...
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“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” Review!
We're back with another installment of the Harry Potter series! This time we're tackling Book 6 - The Half-Blood Prince! This one tends to get overlooked in the overall canon compared to some of the more popular entries - does it deserve to be, or is it being underrated? Jump on your broomsticks...
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Are Franchises Dying?
From Star Wars to DC to Marvel… the world’s most popular franchises have increasingly leaned into rebooting or falling back on cash cow characters/storylines. With their lack of recent success, it led us to ask… are people finally suffering from nostalgia fatigue? Is this just a bump in the road…
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What Else to Watch in 2005!
The year is 2005. The place is… doesn’t matter. “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” is blowing up and all showings are sold out! Gotta see something else. We’re talking all about our favorite movies that *aren’t* Star Wars from the year Episode 3 was released! ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon:...
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“The Mandalorian and Grogu” Movie Review!
Star Wars is officially back in theaters with the release of “The Mandalorian and Grogu”! We gave our hopes and predictions for the film on our last episode; now it’s time for us to dig into it and give our thoughts on this latest installment of Star Wars cinema! WARNING: THERE WILL BE SPOILERS…
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“The Mandalorian and Grogu” Preview!
After seven long years, it’s finally here… a new Star Wars movie showing in theaters! On “Mandalorian and Grogu” Eve, we’re digging into the latest entry into the Star Wars cinematic canon and giving our hopes, concerns and expectations for one of the most hyped films in recent memory. This is…
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“Maul: Shadow Lord” Season Review!
It’s Revenge Of The Sixth and we’re reviewing the latest entry into the Disney+ television catalog – “Maul: Shadow Lord”! Is it a worthy addition to the growing backstory of everyone’s favorite Dathomirian, or does it water down a legacy that many fans are coming to appreciate more and more? We...
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“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” Review!
We’re back with our fifth installment of the Harry Potter series – The Order Of The Phoenix! You don’t need a prophecy to know that we’re big fans of both the novels and the films, but where does this one rank for us in the catalog? Grab your wands, watch out for Nargles, and join us in the Room…
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“Project Hail Mary” Review!
It’s the hottest movie of the year so far – and apparently now one of JT’s favorite books! We’re reviewing the blockbuster film “Project Hail Mary” and answering the question… is it as incredible as most of the reviews say, or do things get a little rocky in the translation from the novel to the...
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All About Maul!
From silent assassin to galaxy-running crime boss, we break down every appearance of Darth Maul across movies, shows, comics, and games – because somehow getting cut in half was just the beginning! We track his evolution from “cool guy with a double lightsaber” to one of the most complex, tragic...
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Top Gun Maverick: The Perfect Sequel?
Many movies have tried, but many have failed… coming up with a sequel to one of the most beloved films of all time is never an easy task (especially when it’s almost 40 years after the release of the original!) On this episode we’re digging into Top Gun Maverick – does it hit its target, or does…
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JT’s 50th Birthday Bash!
That’s right… our scruffy-looking host is celebrating 50 rotations around the (binary?) sun! On tonight’s episode we’re talking life, brotherhood, and of course… close to half a century spent as a Star Wars fan! ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast – Merch:...
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Can “The Last Jedi” Be Polished?
We here at the NHC are BIG fans of The Last Jedi – but we know that it’s a pretty polarizing film within the Star Wars fanbase. It got us thinking… are there any changes we would suggest in order to make the movie more palatable – or even downright enjoyable! – for the haters? ——— SUPPORT US –...
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Star Wars: The Kathleen Kennedy Years!
“At an end, your rule is.” Kathleen Kennedy is out, Dave Filoni is in as President of Lucasfilm! We look back on Star Wars over the last 13 years, KK’s legacy, and what changes are in store for a galaxy far, far away. ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast – Merch:...
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JT’s Perfect Movies!
AJ is off this week galavanting around France and I (JT, obviously) am flying solo! I’ve been cultivating a list of movies that *I* think are perfect and I’m going to discuss them all in no particular order! Some are probably fairly obvious – but some may be a little bit of a surprise! ———…
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It’s Our 10 Year Extravapalooza!
Wow… ten years of the NHC! Believe us… we’re sick of us too! But we figured that it’s one heck of a milestone and that we should celebrate it in true NHC fashion by reviewing a podcast about our podcast! Let’s see how well we can take criticism… ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon:...
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“Bad Santa” Watchalong!
It’s our annual Christmas episode – what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by watching one of the most uplifting, jolly and mirthful Christmas movies ever made? We’re sitting down with some eggnog and candy canes and laughing our mistletoe off to Bad Santa! ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon:...
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Movies We’re Thankful For
It’s the Thanksgiving season here at the NHC! On this festive episode we each discuss a movie that we’re thankful for – and JT has an honorable mention up his sleeve! Join us as we gush over The Lego Movie and cult favorite Fanboys. ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast –...
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“Tron Ares” Movie Review – and Ben Solo??
Greetings, programs! The long-awaited third entry in the Tron movie franchise, “Tron Ares”, is finally here. Did Disney find the permanence code to give Tron the staying power it needs, or will it be de-rezzed again – maybe for the last time? BONUS: News broke that back in 2021, Lucasfilm had...
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“Killer Klowns from Outer Space” Retro Review!
We’re back with our annual Halloween movie review – and this time we’re grabbing the cotton candy and heading to the big top as we dig into the kult klassic “Killer Klowns from Outer Space”! ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast – Merch: http://shop.nhcpodcast.com LISTEN…
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“The Long Walk” Movie Review! And that trailer…
Hard to believe that we’re almost ten years into the show and this is the first time that JT has gotten to do a Stephen King episode, but – here we are! With the recent release of The Long Walk, a film adaptation of one of the most popular of King’s Bachman Books, we give our review of the film...
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The Future of Star Wars: Our Burning Questions!
Things have gone somewhat dark in a galaxy far, far away. After years of shows and movies flooding our screens, Lucasfilm has pulled way back on the stream of content with only a few confirmed projects in the works and it’s left us wondering: what does the future of Star Wars truly look like??…
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“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” Review!
We’re back with another Harry Potter episode… and this one is FIRE! (Get it?) This time around we’re dodging dragons, outsmarting merpeople and jinxing all manner of foes in the maze as we tackle the fourth Harry Potter novel/movie – The Goblet of Fire! ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon:...
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“Alien: Earth” Premiere Review!
In space, no one can hear you prequel. “Alien: Earth” premieres on Hulu this week and we’ve watched the first 2 episodes! Major outlets have heaped praise on the show thus far, but what do you think? We’re diving deep with *SPOILERS* in this review! ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon:...
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Can AI Write a Better Star War?
With the proliferation of AI-generated content flooding the internet, it got us wondering… could AI write a better Star Wars story than the Lucasfilm writers themselves? We’re putting our hypothesis to the test! ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast – Merch:...
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“Harry Potter and the Prisoner Of Azkaban” Review!
We’re back with the third installment in the wildly popular Harry Potter series: The Prisoner Of Azkaban! While it’s widely regarded by fans as the best entry in the collection, where will the Nerfherders stand? Is it their favorite as well – or is there another Potter story that they prefer? ———...
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The NHC/Machtails From The Cantina Star Wars Crossover Show!
AJ is busy galivanting across Europe, leaving JT in charge of this episode… which is never a good thing – from a certain point of view! To help steer the show this week, we’ve enlisted the help of our very good friend Cris Macht, host of the Machtails From The Cantina podcast! JT and Cris never...
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Star Wars: “Andor” Season 2 Review!
We’re back live and now that the entire series is in the books… we’re giving our thoughts on the second season of “Andor”! Did it live up to the massive hype, or was it a Death Star-sized letdown? We discuss! ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast – Merch:...
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Star Wars Celebration Japan: News & Reactions!
Another Star Wars Celebration is in the books! This one was packed with news and announcements as usual, but there’s still a vocal minority of the fandom who just wasn’t satisfied (as always). We look at what was announced, what the gripes were, and whether there’s any merit to the complaints.…
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In Defense of… Daredevil 2003!
Even before Marvel’s insanely popular and high-quality Infinity Saga was released, 2003’s Daredevil was widely panned by almost anyone who watched it. But… was it THAT bad? We’re here to tell you that maybe… just maybe… it’s not as terrible as you may remember! (Well, at least JT is…) ——— SUPPORT...
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Ranking the Disney+ Star Wars Shows!
We’re back with another ranking show! This time we’re digging into the Disney+ catalog to see which of the recent shows hits the mark – or misses worse than a Stormtrooper! ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast – Merch: http://shop.nhcpodcast.com LISTEN – Apple Podcasts:...
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“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” Watchalong: The Finale!
We’re wrapping up our watchalong of the series that bridges “Avengers: Endgame” and “Captain America: Brave New World”! Sam reckons with the mantle of Captain America while trying to prevent atrocities by both the Flag Smashers and the GRC. Let’s watch as the series concludes!
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Captain America: The Steve Rogers Trilogy Review!
On your left! “Captain America: Brave New World” is almost here. With Sam Wilson taking up the mantle, we’re prepping by looking back at the Steve Rogers era of films! Which one comes out on top?? We could do this all day – but we’ll keep it around an hour-plus.
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Star Wars “Skeleton Crew” Season Review!
We’re back with our first show of 2025 and Star Wars’ “Skeleton Crew” has finished its first season! The show is definitely a departure from most of the other new content we’ve gotten in recent years – but is that a good thing or a bad thing??
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Overrated & Underrated Christmas Movies!
The NHC is back with our annual holiday episode! This yuletide season, we tackled the age-old debate… which popular Christmas movies are overrated, and which ones are underrated? This year, we’ve left a gift under the fans’ trees and opened up the show to let THEM on camera to give us THEIR...
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Star Wars “Skeleton Crew” Series Premiere Review!
The latest Star Wars series, “Skeleton Crew”, has finally arrived on Disney+! Is it Goonies in space? Is it mostly for kids? Will it go the way of The Acolyte or the way of Andor? Most importantly, how cool is it to get a little kid version of Max Rebo? (Just kidding: they’re not the same…
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Is Star Wars in a New Era of “Dark Times”?
We haven’t had a new theatrical Star Wars release since The Rise Of Skywalker… several projects have been canceled… the live-action television series have been hit-or-miss with fans… are we in a new era of The Dark Times – or is there a new hope on the horizon? (See what we did there??)
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“Terrifier 3” Review!
We’re heading down to the Clown Cafe and getting good and gory with Art the Clown as we give our review of Terrifier 3!
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“A Nightmare on Elm Street” Watchalong!
It’s scary season again on the NHC! Since we made ourselves suffer through the awful remake last year, we decided to give ourselves a treat instead of a trick and watch the original “A Nightmare On Elm Street”!
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“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” Review!
We’re back with our second installment of the Harry Potter series as we dive into Chamber of Secrets! Many fans consider this the weakest entry in the series… but does it deserve that title? Is this an overlooked classic – or is it a poor follow-up to a fantastic debut?
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Remembering 9/11
We’re taking a night off from our usual content to discuss and remember the historic and world-changing events of September 11th, 2001.
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“Alien: Romulus” Review & Xenomorph Live Build!
We’ve got a new Alien movie in theaters, and as usual… the NHC has opinions! We are both big fans of the Alien franchise, so how does this newest chapter stand up against the other entries in this classic sci-fi horror series? Is it as badass as Ellen Ripley or should it be sucked out of the...
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Star Wars and Marvel at SDCC / D23!
Loads of news and reveals came out of Comic Con and the D23 Expo! We’ve got news on Star Wars and Marvel projects galore: Mandalorian & Grogu, Skeleton Crew, Andor Season 2, Avengers, Daredevil, and more! Get hyped for what’s coming and OMG RDJ IS DOOM!?
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“Deadpool & Wolverine” Review!
We’ve finally gotten the new Deadpool film “Deadpool & Wolverine” and we can’t WAIT to talk about it – as well as its two fantastic predecessors! We’re putting the c*caine back under the floorboards next to the cure for blindness and sitting down to talk all things Wade Wilson. Maximum effort!!
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“The Acolyte” Season 1 Review!
We’ve finally gotten the entire season of Acolyte… and we definitely have some thoughts on what we’ve seen and what it could mean for the future of Star Wars! We’ve enlisted our great friend Cris Macht from the Machtails From The Cantina podcast to help class up the show a little bit – and to…
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“The Acolyte” Mid-Season Review!
Strap in for a spicy episode as we review and recap the first four episodes of “The Acolyte” on Disney+! It’s a bold new era for Star Wars storytelling, and it’s been met with mixed reviews and a LOT of “fan” backlash. We share our thoughts on the show and all the haters who have NO place in this...
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“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” Review!
It’s an NHC first as we take our first steps into the Potterverse to discuss The Sorcerer’s Stone (or The Philosopher’s Stone, depending on which side of the pond you’re on) – both the movie and the novel! Grab your wands, head to Diagon Alley and put on your robes as we discuss the story that...
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