Episodes
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A Busy Year for Manic Kat
Peter James from Manic Kat Records stops by again to discuss the very busy year that Manic Kat has been having. There;s even some exclusive news from the label that you are hearing here for the first time! Dan and Pete also take a bit of a dive into some Avengers: Doomsday talk. All this and more...
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The Batman vs Dracula
Happy Halloween! Dan is joined by Gavin from the Zeroes of Wrestling podcast for what has become a tradition on The Rock Nerd Radio Show. Each Halloween we take a look at various animated versions of Dracula and this year we head on over to DC Comics to watch The Batman vs Dracula. Released in...
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Toy Island with Large Anthony
Dan sits down with Large Anthony from the Tats, Toons and Toys YouTube Channel to discuss his upcoming vintage toy show, Toy Island. Even though this show isn't happening until next July, Large Anthony already has most of the space booked up with vendors from all over the country, and some from...
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Remembering Peter Cullen
Dan is joined by his friend Ben to remember the life and career of Peter Cullen. While he may be best known for his role as Optimus Prime, Mr. Cullen had a gigantic list of voice acting credits to his name. Dan and Ben discuss some favorites from Peter's acting history in this episode. Some may...
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Chatting with John from the Imperial Castle Toy Shop
Dan is joined by John, the owner of The Imperial Castle Toy Shop in Pawling, NY! Together, they chat about how John opened the store, and what went into it. John prides himself on being very fair when buying and selling collectables, and he shares some stories highlighting that. John also shares...
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The Importance of Video Games to Music with Elijah Catrone
Dan sits down with Elijah Catrone from Father Before Me to discuss the connection between some video games and the band's music. Dan and Elijah have known each other for many years, and it's always good to catch up. Elijah opens up about not just his personal favorite video games, but the roles…
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Catching Up with Andrew Griffith
Dan sits down with comic artist Andrew Griffith to catch up and to see what's been going on in his world. Andrew stops by the show every once and again and I had a great time catching up with him. Andrew is currently one of the rotating artists working on the Boom Studios Mighty Morphin Power...
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60 Years of Star Trek
Dan is joined by Barbara, who hosts Shaving Cream on the Hudson River Radio Podcast network. Together they celebrate 60 years of Star Trek. Barbara is a lifelong Trekkie with an interesting story as to how she found the series. She's also codplayed for many Star Trek conventions and shares some...
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Our Top 5 Tim Curry Roles
Dan is joined by his cousin through marriage, Joe to discuss their top 5 personal favorite Tim Curry roles. This list includes both live action and voice work, and it is by no means a definitive list. We just wanted to share our favorite roles from Mr. Curry as a way to remember his life and...
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A Look Back At Transformers Armada Part 2
Once again, Dan is joined by Harley Cornell from the Hook and Bridge Podcast to wrap up their look back at Transformers: Armada. The 2nd half of the animated series definitely veers off into some strange territory. Does this make it unwatchable? No, not at all, but both Dan and Harley find...
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The Ultimate Reel Big Fish Setlist
It's the Ultimate Reel Big Fish Setlist! In this episode, Dan is joined by Asa Waggoner from the California based ska band, Band For The Record. Asa is a die hard Reel Big Fish fan. Not only is Reel Big Fish his favorite band, but their music helped him discover his own love for making music, and...
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Soundtrack Attack- Transformers The Movie
It's a very special edition of Soundtrack Attack as we look back at the soundtrack for The Transformers: The Movie. Believe it or not, it's been 40 years since this movie has come out. Parker, from the G-Force Podcast stops by to geek out with Dan over this soundtrack and the lifetime of memories...
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SDCC 2026 Disappointment
You take the good, you take the bad, you take it all and then you have...well our thoughts on SDCC 2026. We're circling back to last week's topic with some things from this year's San Diego Comic Con that didn't live up to the hype. Back again is Dan's friend Bob, who helps find the silver lining...
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Our Favorite Things from SDCC 2026
Dan is joined by Peter James of Manic Kat Records and together they discuss some of the news from San Diego Comic Con 2026 that really made them excited! Of course, they didn't cover everything, but there's still a lot to discuss. You can also get an update from Pete regarding what's going on…
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A Conversation about Collecting with JR from Less Than Jake
It's a very special episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show as Dan sits down with Peter "JR" Wasilewski from Less Than Jake. JR and Dan discuss their collecting habits and JR talks about how he came back into collecting after taking a brief hiatus as a teen. JR also discusses how Less Than Jake comes...
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Jonathan London stops by to talk Super Action Man
Jonathan London stops by the show to talk about Super Action Man, which you can help back on Kickstarter right now! Dan and Jonathan discuss the influences behind the comic and they dive deep into some 80's action movie lore. Jonathan also talks about the difference between the "Action" section…
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A Look Back At Transformers Armada Part 1
Dan is joined by Harley Cornell from the Hook and Bridge Podcast to discuss Transformers: Armada. Believe it or not, this iteration of Transformers is almost 25 years old. On this episode, Dan and Harley discuss their early memories of this era of Transformers, the legacy it has had on their…
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Talking About Masters of the Universe (2026)
SPOILER WARNING! On this episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan sits down with his brothers, Andrew and Michael to discuss the 2026 film The Masters of the Universe. Dan and his brothers are all long time MOTU fans, and together they discuss what they liked about the latest iteration of this...
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Hey It's ROM and more news
Dan is once again joined by his friend Bob as they break down some recent pop culture news, with a heavy focus on some recent Hasbro livestreams showcasing new products! Aside from this, Bob and Dan also check in with Rom the Spaceknight, try to remember if MASK was any good, and share some ideas...
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Take 5- Our 5 Favorite Masters of The Universe Characters
On this week's episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan is joined by his long time friend, Bob! Bob and Dan briefly discuss the history of the Masters of the Universe brand before discussing their 5 favorite MoTU characters! Bob and Dan also discuss their first memories of the brand and what they...
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Our Favorite Episodes of Spider-Man TAS (1994)
Dan is joined by his friend Gavin, host of the Zeroes of Wrestling Podcast, to discuss their favorite story arcs from Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Starting in 1994, this show has a total of 5 seasons, and with that, your hosts decided to discuss their favorite story arcs, rather than focus on...
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Soundtrack Attack - Josie and the Pussycats
On this episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan and Vinny finally break down the Josie and the Pussycats soundtrack. They've been talking about covering this one for a long time and it's finally time! There's also a major announcement in this episode that is going to have some lasting impacts on...
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Soundtrack Attack- Daredevil Born Again Season 2 The Album
We are taking a look at Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, but we're doing this in our "Soundtrack Attack" format. However, like we did with season 1 of Born Again, we all picked songs that we felt best fit moments or overarching ideas from each episode. It certainly makes for an interesting look at...
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Killer Carp Stops By for an Interview
This week, Dan sits down with Killer Carp, a toy collector, Instagram-er, YouTuber, and all around cool dude to discuss Battle Beasts! This somewhat obscure 80's toyline has always been a a favorite of Dan's, but Killer Capr's collection and knowledge is unmatched! Aside from Battle Beasts, Dan…
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The State of the MCU 2026
By now, you're probably used to sticking around after the credits in any Marvel movie to get a sneak peek as to what's coming next. But has every MCU end credit scene really paid off? In this year's "State of the MCU" episode, Dan and Vinny dive into the end credit scenes that we have yet to see...
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Our Favorite Substitute Heroes
What happens when a hero steps away from the super hero business for a time? You get a substitute, obviously! On this episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan and Vinny discuss their 5 favorite substitute heroes! From substitute Dark Knights, to various Spider People, Men without Fear and...
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The Legends of US Agent and More News
It's an exciting episode jammed with news from CinemaCon 2026, comic book discussions, Marvel Legends news and a whole lot more! Dan and Vinny also dive into Dan's rules for collecting as he tries to cut his collection back a bit. And finally, we dive into a legend of a certain US Agent figure…
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The Ultimate TRL Countdown Part 2
On this week's episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan and Vinny complete their Ultimate TRL Countdown! As Dan and Vinny move from number 5 down to number 1, will their entries surprise you? What were the best TRL videos of all time according to our hosts? There's only one way to find out. Tune…
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The Ultimate TRL Countdown Part 1
On this episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show, Dan and Vinny discuss the ultimate day of TRL. If you were around in the early 2000s, you might remember Total Request Live, the daily video countdown show on MTV. Dan and Vinny attempt to creat their own ultimate top 10, highlighting the absolute best...
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Interview with Pete and Jessika from Manic Kat Records
Dan wraps up Manic Kat March by talking to the head of Manic Kat Records, Pete! Pete is also joined by Jessika (MsPistachio on social media) who is a brand ambassador for Manic Kat. Together, Dan and his guests discuss some inner workings of a record label, some of the exciting things that Manic...
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Interview with Kevin from Annelida
Dan sits down with Kevin from Annelida as Manic Kat March continues. In this interview, we discuss how the band came up with their name, musical influences, the writing behind the latest EP, "Unencumbered", and so much more. Kevin was kind enough to bring the latest single, "To Conquer A…
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Interview with Goldstate
Dan sits down with Ben and James from Goldstate on this episode of The Rock Nerd Radio Show. Together, they discuss the new single, "Deep End". Goldstate has recently teamed with Manic Kat Records which has presented a number of exciting opportunities and also leads to some exciting discussion.…
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Interview with Dom from The July Crowd
On this week's episode, Dan sits down with Dom from The July crowd as they discuss the bands latest release, "Like Home". Dan and Dom also discuss musical influences, dream tour venues, favorite touring snacks and more! Check out the interview and remember that you can find music from The July...
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What the F*** is a Cosmic Hulk
Dan and Vinny discuss some comic book news and take a quick look into what's new from the Marvel Legends team. There's some exciting video game offerings as well! Come hang out with us as we also dive into the Mystery of the Cosmic Hulk!
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Wonder Man was Wonderful
Dan and Vinny are joined by Danny Auto as they discuss Marvel's latest TV project: WONDER MAN! All three of us enjoyed this show, but some of us were apprehensive when we first saw the trailer. The show made for some fun surprises, and may have even turned some of our opinions around on certain...
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5 Songs We Love from Bands We Don't
This week, Dan and Vinny discuss their top 5 favorite songs from bands or artists that they aren't really fans of. This isn't to say that we think any of these bands are bad. Overrated at times, maybe, but not bad. So come and take a dive into the inner workings of Dan and Vinny's minds and ears...
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A Look Back at DC Films- Dawn of the Justice League
Believe it or not, it's been 10 years since Batman V Superman was released. Way back in 2016, The WB presented us with a TV special called " DC Films: Dawn of the Justice League". In this special, viewers were given the roadmap to what was supposed to be the DCEU, DC's cinematic universe answer…
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What Do You Think About...
This week, Dan wants to know what you think about a number of various topics. New G.I.Joe Classified Figures? Yeah we dive into them. That Masters of the Universe trailer and live action toy line? Oh yeah, we talk about that! Maul: Shadow Lord, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, My Chemical…
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Top 10 Favorite Songs - Part 2
Dan and Vinny continue to discuss their top 10 favorite songs of all time! This week, we crack the top 5 and both our hosts talk about why these songs are some of their favorites, and we ultimately find out what each host's favorite song of all time is! Some of these picks may surprise you, but…
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Top 10 Favorite Songs - Part 1
Have you ever really sat and thought about your 10 all time favorite songs? Dan and Vinny sure have and on this week's episode, they begin to countdown their top 10 favorite songs of all time. They discuss why these songs beat out some others, how they arrived at this list, and they share some…
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The Lab with Jesse DeStasio
Dan sits down with returning guest Jesse DeStasio! You may remember Jesse as the brains behind Toy Pizza Expo and the band Zed Star Seven. Jesse comes back this week to discuss The Lab at The Yard in Beacon, NY. The Lab is a space for artists and other creatives to show their work and to interact...
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Breaking Down Superman (2025)
Dan and Vinny do something new this week as they break down 2025's Superman movie, however, there's a twist! They break the movie down as if it was a comic book. Where do they think each issue would end? What happens in each issue? How many issues would this series run? Find out in this episode!
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The Best of 2025
2025 is in the books! There were a lot of really cool moments during the year, so join Dan and Vinny as they discuss their favorite TV show, movies, comic books and musical experiences of 2025! Our hosts even give a little tease for some of the things they're most excited for in 2026. What were...
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Almost All Star Wars Month Part 3- What's Next in a Galaxy Far Far Away
Now that they have ranked all the movies and shows in the Star Wars Galaxy, Dan and Vinny sit down to discuss what's next in a galaxy far, far away. We could be in for some interesting surprises and a whole universe of excitement!
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Almost All Star Wars Month Part 2- Ranking the Movies
Almost All Star Wars Month continues! This time, Dan and Vinny rank the Star Wars movies. While there are a lot of personal connections, they tried to objectively look at these movies and talk about the impact each had on the franchise as a whole. Did you realize that there are 14 theatrical...
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Almost All Star Wars Month Part 1- Ranking the TV Shows
Welcome to Almost All Star Wars Month on The Rock Nerd Radio Show! This week, Dan and Vinny take a look at all of the Star Wars TV shows that are in continuity and they rank them from the wrist to the best. The rankings may surprise you! It's a big galaxy and there are a lot of stories to be…
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Five Deep- Streetlight Manifesto Part 2
This week is the second part of our "5 Deep" series, where we are highlighting the music of Streetlight Manifesto. Vinny follows up last week's episode with his 5 favorite songs that he feels help sum up the band's sound and music. It's an interesting discussion as Dan and Vinny not only talk…
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Five Deep- Streetlight Manifesto Part 1
It's another edition of "5 Deep", where Dan and Vinny discuss five songs that highlight a band's discography. This time, Dan is presenting the five songs he feels best highlight the music of Streetlight Manifesto. If you've been following the show for a while, you know that Streetlight Manifesto...
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The State of the MCU 2025
It's that time again! Dan and Vinny discuss the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! It's been an interesting year in the MCU, a year that included some familiar faces, new problems, and some things that just needed to be released. We discuss it all and where we think it may go.
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Godzilla, Doomsday, Marvel Legends and More
Dan and Vinny celebrate Godzilla Day by talking about the little bit of news we got from the upcoming Godzilla Minus Zero! From there, we shift into some Avengers: Doomsday rumors, Supergirl news, and some Marvel Legends information. Also, Vinny talks about the future of Shout! Factory, which…
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