Zero Dark Nerdy
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Pop Culture Podcast that's highly suspect, yet unusually entertaining, with some spoilers and swearing involved. Besides our incredibly fun interviews with guests from all over the entertainment spectrum, we also chat, review, and debate Movies, TV Shows, Video Games, Music, Cosplay, Cartoons, Comics, Comiccons, and more. Follow us Zero Dark Nerdy on all Social Media Formats and our website is www.popculturepodcast.com.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Zero Dark Nerdy makes franchise storytelling and moviegoing expectations legible through candid, detail-minded group debate.
Zero Dark Nerdy turns screen criticism into a lively group argument, with Brian, also called El Nino, guiding conversations that make room for strong reactions and second thoughts.
Stranger Things side characters deserved a freeze-frame epilogue; your group chat has found its people.
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A relaxed Batman discussion that pairs a health-update return with fan-level movie and comic talk.
The episode lands as a careful reset after a months-long pause for AFib and other health concerns. It opens with a frank health update, a quick shot at Trap, and then settles into The Penguin with a bit more gravity than a routine ranking discussion.
A fan first hangout that turns a broad horror chat into a sharp, personal ranking.
Zero Dark Nerdy stays in familiar territory here, mixing sponsor banter, live-stream energy, and a loose chat about The Last of Us and what makes a game stick.
A relaxed pop-culture interview that gets most interesting once it turns to cosplay, events, and meal talk.
Zero Dark Nerdy spends the conversation with Cindy, the Yummy Geek from Instagram, moving between cosplay, cooking, and a little event chatter.
A sharp MCU check-in that lands hardest once the hosts reach Julia Gardner's eerie, scene-shifting delivery.
Zero Dark Nerdy centers on Fantastic Four, the latest and last MCU movie of 2025, and the discussion finds its footing when the hosts turn to Julia Gardner's delivery and the mood it sets.
A lively MCU discussion that leans hardest into misfit energy and Taskmaster debate.
Zero Dark Nerdy's Thunderbolts conversation works best when it treats Marvel's team of misfits as more than a simple scorecard. It puts the film in the wider MCU moment, including the new Avengers framing and the close of Phase 5, and it gets sharper whenever it dwells on…
A WWE discussion that leans on fallout, character work, and crowd reaction rather than scorekeeping.
Zero Dark Nerdy keeps its focus on fallout instead of scorekeeping, and that gives the WWE Money in the Bank 2025 segment more weight than a straight recap would.
A comics-to-screen interview that stays with craft and theme instead of hype.
Zero Dark Nerdy uses this interview to follow Karina Manashil from the William Morris mailroom to Mad Soul, Pearl X, and the upcoming Maxine, with the New York Comic Con introduction of Moon Man giving the whole thing its frame.
A fan-first hangout that treats Deadpool & Wolverine as both an event and a ranking debate.
The episode spends its best stretch on ranking talk around Deadpool & Wolverine and Logan, with the hosts digging into why Logan still sits near the top and how a big comic-book movie can land for both MCU regulars and people who never tracked the whole thing.
NPR critics Linda Holmes, Glenn Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Aisha Harris argue about this week's release.
Zero Dark Nerdy brings on Cindy, the Yummy Geek, and opens with the mix that made her IG page stand out: cosplay and cooking.
Zero Dark Nerdy’s Deadpool & Wolverine spoiler review centers on the film’s $205 million U.S.
Archie Moots and Muta Ali discuss the HBO Max documentary “MoviePass, Movie Crash,” which was sitting at number two on the platform behind “Dune 2” during the conversation.
Karina Manashil, president of Mad Solar Studios and Entertainment, joins Zero Dark Nerdy to talk anime, manga, and why Toonami, Dragon Ball Z, Cowboy Bebop, and Attack on Titan shaped her taste.
Brian and Grayson review the 2026 Golden Globes, with Nikki Glaser’s hosting, Sinners being called a major snub, and the comedy/musical category drawing criticism.
Zero Dark Nerdy splits this episode between 28 Years Later and Sinners, with Brian and Jordan disagreeing sharply on how well 28 Years Later matched its poem-driven trailers and its edited action scenes.
Two shows changed television forever: The Sopranos and Entourage. Here's why they still matter 25 and 20 years later.
Host Brian interviews Caleb Featherman about the Warhammer universe, covering video games like Space Marine 2 and tabletop gaming, with comparisons to D&D and insights for beginners.
Host interviews musician Jay Timber about mental health, the law of attraction, and his new podcast 'Timber Talk Time'.
Host Brian interviews Devin Louder about her journey into wrestling fandom, which helped her through sobriety and depression.
The crew goes live for a spoiler-heavy House of the Dragon recap.
Zero Dark Nerdy is back after a long pause.
Karina Manashil comes on to talk shop.
Zero Dark Nerdy opens with sponsor reads and local plugs before moving into Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Zero Dark Nerdy opens with sponsor chatter before settling into a Kendrick Lamar GNX discussion.
Zero Dark Nerdy returns to wrestling with a WrestleMania weekend recap after a long gap.
Zero Dark Nerdy reviews Stranger Things Season 5 with host El Nino, Jordan, and new team member Grayson Carter, who says she found the show on Netflix in 2016 and binged it in one day.
The crew settles in to talk about Thunderbolts, calling it Marvel's new Avengers and treating it as the wrap-up of MCU Phase 5.
Host Brian and guest Captain Cleveland preview 2024 movies, discussing anticipated films like Dune Part Two and Twisters, concerns about Sony's Spider-Man universe, and predictions for highest-grossing and surprise hits.
Hosts Brian and Jordan review The Last of Us Season 2, discussing favorite episodes like the Joel flashback and horde attack, while defending creative changes and Bella Ramsey's performance.
Host Brian pays tribute to actor Val Kilmer after his passing, sharing personal memories of growing up with his films and analyzing his most memorable performances.
Host Brian and guest Ryan Saba return from a hiatus to review 2023 movies, sharing personal updates and advocating for small theaters.
Brian and Jordan break down The Last of Us Season 2 trailer, discussing new characters and emotional stakes, then share their favorite horror games and gaming consoles, with insights into video game history and personal anecdotes.
The hosts review HBO Max's The Penguin series, discussing Colin Farrell's transformative makeup, standout performances like Kristen Melody's Sophia Falcone, and themes such as violence against women.