Eternally Nerd

With Josh hard at work, Jason revisits the first hour of The Last Jedi nine years later, weighing what new canon may have quietly retconned against what he remembers from that opening‑night viewing. From shifting Jedi lore to character beats that land differently in 2026, he breaks down how the film plays today and why its legacy keeps evolving. Stream this new episode of Eternally Nerd now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other major platforms.

This week's Eternally Nerd Short Show goes full geopolitics‑for‑nerds. While co-host Joshua Gray is away, co-host Jason Tudor breaks down the Strait of Hormuz, the tiny stretch of water that quietly influences your gas prices, GPU costs, Warhammer minis, manga shipments, and even MMO server stability. If you love stats, strategy, and nerd‑world consequences, this one's for you.

Episode 19 drops as a fast, punchy ride where Jason and Josh tear into the best and worst fan conventions, dig into why a key Star Wars demographic is drifting away in 2026, and explore how AI's quiet takeover of military creative work might hold lessons for artists everywhere, before closing with a tight listener‑letters segment; listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eternally-nerd/id1730814068 or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q2JYz4xXHzkU2J7VJk0nO 0-2:23 - Intro 2:23-16:03 - Best and Worst Cons 16:04-40:39 - State of Star Wars 40:40-56:45 - The AI Mini Mart 56:46-57:36 - Letters 57:36-59:36 -- Bye Bye!  

Episode 18 of Eternally Nerd dives straight into the deep end as Josh and Jason lament the slow death spiral of golf video games, break down the newly announced Mass Effect TV series now moving into production, and deliver a sharp, slightly spoiler‑tinged take on Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary before locking horns in the opening phase of their Battletech "Best Mech" bracket showdown. And just who is DJ Skinny Pop? It's fast, funny, opinionated, and packed with the kind of nerd‑fuel only these two can deliver. Catch Episode 18 now on iTunes, Spotify, and just about anywhere else you get your podcasts.

On this week's Eternally Nerd Short Show, Annabelle the Quiz Queen returns and gets Jason smart on K-Pop Demon Hunters, from the music to the animation!

Eternally Nerd delivers a high‑energy episode with hosts Jason and Josh fully on point as they jump from the death of the F‑14 Tomcat to Ohio State–themed road‑trip questions that spiral into delightful chaos. The BattleTech MechWarrior bracket heats up under a wave of funky bracket music, and an Oscars rewind digs into what the Academy nailed -- and what it absolutely didn't. We also preview Project Hail Mary, debate someone with paddles over Firefly yelling "CLEAR!" and Buffy dying on the vine, and the usual dumb antics. Catch the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. Search Eternally Nerd wherever you listen. 20:59 - Roadtrip Questions 34:35 - Mech Bracket

The Eternally Nerd universe just got bigger — and shorter. In the debut installment of the Eternally Nerd Short Show, Jason Tudor kicks things off by tackling a number so massive it barely feels real: 2 billion. How much is 2 billion, really? Jason breaks it down using money, travel, and some brain‑stretching comparisons to help you understand why Avengers: Doomsday reportedly needs a staggering $2 billion just to break even. Then, in true "life comes at you fast" fashion, Jason unpacks the saga of how he managed to go through three windshields in two weeks. Yes, three. Yes, it's ridiculous. Yes, it's exactly the kind of chaos that belongs on this show. This all‑new short‑form feature fills in the bi‑weeks when the full Eternally Nerd Show is off the air — same nerd energy, tighter runtime, maximum fun. You can find the Eternally Nerd Short Show right alongside the main show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen. Hosted by Jason Tudor while Joshua Gray takes the week to hone his BattleTech skills… or plot something far more dangerous. Hard to say. Tune in, laugh, learn, and get your nerd fix between full episodes.

Episode 16 of Eternally Nerd comes in hot as Jason and Josh tear into the wild, uneven landscape of movies currently in theaters, unpack why streaming shows keep shrinking, and then swerve straight into chaos when Josh drops his infamous Three Roadtrip Questions, including the sacred sci‑fi film Jason swears must never be remade. As if that weren't enough reckless nerd energy, the duo also pick winners in four Oscar categories… for films they haven't actually seen. It's fast, funny, and gloriously unhinged. Catch Eternally Nerd on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Tune‑In, and everywhere else you listen.

This week on the Eternally Nerd Podcast, Jason flies solo and steers the ship through a packed, colorful episode that opens with a heartfelt tribute to the late Sal Buscema, celebrating the unmistakable dynamism he brought to Marvel's golden years. He shares a listener letter that has him genuinely energized, then digs into the unfolding shareholder lawsuit against Hasbro over Magic: The Gathering, unpacking what it could mean for the game's future and the community that loves it. Trivia night gets its own dramatic post‑mortem as Jason explains how the once‑beloved weekly ritual has taken a turn, before he recounts his latest Battletech League match, complete with tactical gambles, mech mayhem, and the kind of storytelling Josh would've heckled if he were here. The episode winds down with a charming look at the quirks of grocery shopping in France, where even picking out cheese becomes an adventure. Eternally Nerd can be streamed on major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Audible.

014 - It's the kickoff episode for 2026 and Jason and Josh are taking no prisoners. Get started with a bit of an AI-music welcome you won't forget, what exactly makes up cult sci-fi and popular shows, and why, if the boys knew, they be much richer; Roadtrip Questions is back -- what resoutions did Josh keep? And, Jason explores how Tabletop gaming is evolving in 2026. Will the Portable Hole get WiFi? All is revealed in this opening 2026 salvo! Listen and love!

Our year‑end episode of Eternally Nerd brings the crew together for the wildly spirited Eternally Nerd Christmas Party before shifting into their Game of the Year Awards, celebrating a standout title whose storytelling, mechanics, and emotional weight made it the undeniable champion; the chaos continues with a round of Roadtrip Questions, including a surprisingly heartfelt debate over which maligned sci‑fi character deserves a reputation makeover, leading Jason to mount a full, earnest defense of REDACTED as the misunderstood hero of galactic diplomacy, and the episode wraps with a warm, reflective look back at the year's best stories.

012 - Packed with everything that makes this season special for us, we kick things off by sharing some of our funniest and most chaotic Black Friday memories, then take you straight into the heart of the Stuttgart Comiccon with a live report from theCon. From there, we get nostalgic about the Christmas "wants" we dreamed of as kids, and wrap it all up with a frank conversation about why supporting human creators is so much more valuable than throwing money at AI slop. It's a mix of laughs, stories, and some real talk about creativity!

This week, Jason and Josh take the political battlefield to the Inner Sphere as they break down the U.S. government in pure BattleTech terms. House Davion diplomacy meets Kurita discipline, with a dash of mercenary pragmatism. Along the way, Josh fires off three sharp questions that pull smugglers into the mix, testing how far the analogy can stretch before the DropShip doors close.  But the real twist? It might be back to work for both souls, as the conversation shifts from playful lore to the grind of reality. Will their strategies hold up when the campaign turns serious?  Tune in now to catch the full episode, available on iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts. Don't miss the blend of tactical nerdery, government mechanics, and a few surprises that only Jason and Josh can deliver.

We celebrate Intellivision's 45th anniversary with a nostalgic dive into classic consoles and ask the big question—are video game systems on the decline? Josh reviews AMC's Interview with a Vampire reboot, shares details on a local BattleTech tournament, and unearths the lost Kylo Ren film. Jason breaks down TRON: Ares, recaps our pub trivia triumph, and launches a brand-new podcast. We also reveal our favorite Halloween candy picks, debut a new segment called "Three Questions," and round things out with a few nerdy odds and ends. Spooky Podcast!

Josh Wants Star Wars Dead. But why? We dive deep into the pop culture purge and why Josh thinks it's time to pull the plug on some of the biggest franchises in history. Jason pushes back, asking which legacy icons deserve to survive the reckoning. Is Godzilla safe? Is Batman beyond saving? Plus: TRON: Ares—did we really need to go full Jared Leto? Fantasy Football updates, Hollywood's ongoing meltdown, the evolution of television, and one final studio move that might actually stick. Jason's got answers.

Eternally Nerd is BACK after a summer hiatus, launching Season 2 with a wild ride through pop culture, tech intrigue, and historical oddities. In Episode 008, Josh and Jason dive into the jaw-dropping news of the Saudis and Jared Kushner buying Electronic Arts, what it means for gaming, geopolitics, and your favorite franchises. They break down the trailer for Mandalorian and Grogu, debate the Marvel mini-series Predator Kills the Marvel Universe, and Jason gives a surprisingly fascinating explainer on how hip replacements actually work. Plus: Arts & Humanities Month kicks off, The 1766 Nottingham Cheese Riot for some reason, and a brand-new theme song debuts for Season 2. It's nerdy, it's chaotic, it's smarter than it should be, and it's available now on Spotify, iTunes, and all major podcast platforms.

Episode 007 of Eternally Nerd closes out Season 1 with a bang: Why is Jason is BIG? Also, Jason stretches toward a fiery review of the latest "Fantastic Four" film; they vent their frustrations over how many big-name video game companies are dismantling the soul of video games and offer up parallels to subscription services; and Josh enlists Jason to squad up for some high-octane action in "Mechwarrior 5: Mercs." But it's Jason's final question to Josh that drops the real bombshell, one you won't want to miss. The podcast returns September 18, but catch short-form episodes on the usual feeds and live gameplay on Twitch @atomicbazookaTV. Guide Start-3:43: Welcome! 3:44-9:10: Mech Bros being Mech Bros 9:11-22:35: Fantastic Four Movie Discussion 22:36-40:26: Stop Killing Games, Subscriptions and Related Discussion 40:27-41:14: N6 go boom 41:15-44:52: The Big Question 44:53-END: WRAP IT UP!

In this packed episode, we welcome new co-host Christian Conrad and dive into a spoiler-filled review of the new Superman film, breaking down its highs, lows, and everything in between. We also explore the buzz surrounding the upcoming Dredd movie, speculating on who might take the director's chair, and preview the biggest attractions and surprises at San Diego Comic-Con. Along the way, we challenge listeners with a fast-paced quix, unveil a brand-new bracket bound to spark debate, and deliver plenty of laughs, speculation, and surprise twists. Tune in Thursday, July 24 at 2pm EST for all the fandom-fueled fun. 00:00-06:27 - Intro/Socials/Welcome Christian Conrad! 06:28-23:51 - Superman Review (SPOILERS) 23:52-25:30 - Pedro Pascal's Emergent Straw 25:31-30:00 - Waititi Fritti and Dread 30:01-32:56 - San Diego Comic-Con Quiz 32:57-38:56 - SDCC Preview and notes 38:57-43:51 - Movie and TV talk 43:52-48:14 - Rings of Power and Bond? 48:15-50:42 - New Bracket Preview! 50:43-51:44 - Wrap It Up!  

This week on Eternally Nerd, we're microdosing the multiverse of nerdom. We skim the early buzz around the upcoming Superman movie, wonder aloud why anyone would drop $80 on a Fantastic Four popcorn bucket, and unpack the fallout from Epic Games' latest settlement. Jason takes his first leap into the world of Battletech, and we get uncomfortably real about how AI might be gutting the creative industry. Plus, it's the final clash in our handheld weapons bracket. Come for the nerd rage, stay for the mech warfare and movie madness.

We dive deep into the retro-futuristic wormhole: celebrating 50 years of Jaws, surviving seasickness in Portugal, dissecting the buzz around a Dragon's Lair movie, and kicking off our first Bracket Madness—pitting sci-fi handheld weapons against each other in a no-holds-barred nerd-off. We also jump timelines through Doctor Who, Strange New Worlds, 80s cartoons, Attack on Titan, and even find time to ask—should Paramount remake the original Star Trek? If you know who Michael Mauser is, you're in the right place. If you don't—you will soon.

This week's episode is packed with heated debates and unexpected twists! Josh and Jason go head-to-head over why video game prices are skyrocketing, diving deep into the controversial world of crunching, the industry's grueling work culture that might be inflating costs. We also explore James Bond's future under Amazon, tackling whether 007 will thrive or take an unexpected detour. Think you know everything about Bond? Our hard weekly quiz will put that confidence to the test! Plus, a lively discussion on the art of packing—what's essential, what's overrated, and what might just save your trip. And in a completely different battlefield, Josh introduces Jason to Battletech—will he rise to the challenge or get crushed? All this, plus a few surprises you won't see coming!

Jason and Josh take on Andor's finale, stacking it up against the greatest season-ending episodes in TV history. Then, Jason hilariously uses AI to turn his hip X-rays from doctor-speak into something we all can understand—and then he rants about how AI should be used. Meanwhile, Josh laments the loss of truly playing the bad guy in video games—why has gaming softened up the former hardcore bad-guy playing Josh? Plus, Annabelle the Quiz Queen returns with five Star Wars trivia questions for Josh, and much more in this fast-paced, nerd-fueled 51 minutes! All this, plus how many power outlets are enough in a hotel room? Subscribe now and join the conversation. 

Prepare to geek out! In our premiere episode, hosts Joshua Gray and Jason Tudor dive deep into the cinematic and storytelling worlds we can't get enough of. We're breaking down the newest take on Superman, unpacking the brilliance of Andor, and launching our much-anticipated show quiz—where bragging rights are on the line with the topic of "Dungeons & Dragons" delivered by our Quiz Queen, Annabelle! Plus, our question of the week will get you thinking (and maybe debating). Your next great conversation starts here. Follow us on iTunes, Spotify, Facebook, and our website, and be part of the discussion!

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