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Ep 362 - The Nevers & Batwoman: Kiran Sonia Sawar & Bevin Bru Interviews Apr 09, 2021

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Could you be one of the Touched? Enter the world of HBO's newest sci-fi, fantasy series The Nevers with us this week! We're talking to Kiran Sonia Sawar about playing Harriet, who is one of the Touched in the series. We talk to her about all of the threats in the series, what her character thinks of Amalia True and living with her fellow Orphans. Plus she gives us an amazing tease of what's to come! WATCH THE NEVERS EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT ON HBO AND AGAIN ON HBO MAX!

We also have the amazing Bevin Bru on the show this week to talk about playing Angelique on Batwoman. After the last shocking episode, is this it for Ryan and Angelique? We ask her about that, we look back on some of her best episodes and we even look at what the future might look like for her on the show. Bevin also teases a somewhat familiar storyline that she would love to see and you won't want to miss it. WATCH BATWOMAN EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT ON THE CW!

Speaking of The CW, we also have a spoiler filled review of the Kung Fu reboot series. We'll also tackle this week's biggest trailers including Jupiter's Legacy, Batman: The Long Halloween Part One and others. We also talk about the big Game of Thrones anniversary celebration this month, talk about a couple new comics from the past week and much more.

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Ep 361 - Invincible & Chaos Walking: Zazie Beetz, Gillian Jacobs & Patrick Ness Interviews Apr 02, 2021

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This week's show is noisy, and that's a good thing! We're talking to Patrick Ness, author of The Knife Of Never Letting Go and screenwriter for Chaos Walking. He talks about finally being able to bring the book to life on screen, what Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley bring to Todd and Viola, how he came up with the "Noise" and so much more! SEE CHAOS WALKING IN THEATERS NOW AND ON DIGITAL!

We're not done talking about Invincible either. Along with our quick review, you'll also hear from Zazie Beetz (Amber) and Gillian Jacobs (Atom Eve) about their characters on the show. Hear their first impressions of Mark and what it was like to be teenage girls again. WATCH INVINCIBLE EVERY FRIDAY ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO!

It's also a big review week with our thoughts on Godzilla vs. Kong and the premiere of Supergirl's final season. We also have a bit of a shadow theme with our comic book reviews this week. Speaking of comics we'll talk about the New Gods movie not moving forward, Bart Allen coming to The Flash, The Suicide Squad trailer and much more!

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Ep 360 - Invincible & Manifest: J.K. Simmons, Steven Yeun, Robert Kirkman & Matt Long Interviews Mar 26, 2021

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It's another SUPER week for interviews! We start off with the cast of the new Amazon Prime Video series, Invincible. Hear us talk to J.K. Simmons (Omni-Man), Steven Yeun (Mark Grayson/Invincible) and co-creator Robert Kirkman about this exciting new animated series adaptation. Find out why the casts says these characters were so relatable, what was so exciting about bringing them to life on screen and Robert's reason why Steven was the perfect Mark Grayson. Plus Robert Kirkman talks about bringing the Invincible creative team back together to work on the animated series. WATCH INVINCIBLE EVERY FRIDAY ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO!

We also got a calling this week! Matt Long (Zeke) stopped by to tease the Season 3 premiere of Manifest. He talks about Zeke surviving last season, how his character will be different this season and the special connections that he has. Plus he gives us some MAJOR Season 3 teases that you won't want to miss! Maybe even a SPOILER WARNING or two! SEASON 3 OF MANIFEST PREMIERES THURSDAY, APRIL 1ST AT 8PM ON NBC!

Our comic book reviews are back this week, so we're talking Harley Quinn and Aliens. We also talk about some big DC movie news, Black Widow and Cruella heading to Disney+ and much more!

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Ep 359 - Resident Alien: Sara Tomko & Chris Sheridan Interviews & More Mar 19, 2021

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Maybe one of our biggest and most jam packed shows EVER! First we have our SPOILER FREE reviews of both Zack Snyder's Justice League AND The Falcon And The Winter Soldier! We'll tell you why it will be a big weekend of streaming for you on both HBO Max and Disney+, and you'll get our opinion on both.

That leads into another TRIPLE interview week! We'll start off talking Resident Alien with Sara Tomko (Asta) and Chris Sheridan (EP/Showrunner). After that critical 8th episode, they'll talk about what is coming up for the rest of this season as we lead into the upcoming finale. Plus, find out who they say is the key to saving the world. WATCH RESIDENT ALIEN EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON SYFY!

We're not done talking about SAS: Red Notice either. We'll talk to the man who literally wrote the book on it, Andy McNab. He's a former SAS agent himself, and best selling author of amazing stories like Red Notice. He talks about bringing authenticity to the set and the future of Tom Buckingham on screen. WATCH SAS: RED NOTICE NOW IN THEATERS AND VIDEO ON DEMAND!

Finally, we get to talk comics and more with writer Rodney Barnes. We look back on the last couple of volumes of his masterpiece, Killadelphia from Image Comics. He'll also tell us who he hopes to cast in the upcoming TV adaptation of the story, and it's a big one! Plus we'll talk about his work with Marvel both on the page and on screen. KILLADELPHIA VOL. 1 AND 2 ARE AVAILABLE NOW! ISSUE 13 WILL BE AVAILABLE ON MAY 26TH.

We're not done, because we still have to talk about nerd news items like a possible Hourman movie, some Naomi casting news and a new Captain American comic that left some fans feeling triggered. It's our longest show in a long time, but this seems to be the week for that.

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Ep 358 - SAS: Red Notice - Ruby Rose & Tom Hopper Interviews Mar 12, 2021

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If you love our interviews, you'll love this week's show. We have FOUR big interviews, starting with the stars of SAS: Red Notice. First we'll hear from Ruby Rose about what it was like to play the ruthless Grace. We go inside her mind and some of the big stunt scenes. Plus you won't believe what Ruby tells us what almost happened with Sam Heughan in one of those scenes. We'll also talk to Tom Hopper about playing Tom's best friend Declan. Is he the good soldier or something more sinister? Where are his loyalties? We'll ask him! WATCH SAS: RED NOTICE IN THEATERS AND ON DIGITALHD ON MARCH 16TH!

Next up we chat with Aadila Dosani about bringing Amanda Bobbsey to the Nancy Drew series on The CW. She talks about changing the image of the character, making history bringing these two stories together and some great teases about what's to come. Plus, you won't believe what DC character she wants to play! WATCH NANCY DREW WEDNESDAYS AT 9PM ON THE CW!

Finally we talk to CJ Perry, AKA Lana from the WWE, about her new movie Cosmic Sin. She talks about working with Bruce Willis and Frank Grillo, doing some of her own stunts and how her character breaks the mold. Plus, you won't believe just what kind of a sniper her character is! SEE COSMIC SIN IN THEATERS NOW!

Need more? We still have plenty of comic book reviews and nerd news to keep you entertained.

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Ep 357 - Pennyworth Season 2: Simon Manyonda Interview Mar 05, 2021

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We're celebrating 7 years of the Down And Nerdy Podcast with the mastermind of Batman's gadgets. Simon Manyonda joins us this week to talk about playing Lucius Fox on Pennyworth. Hear him talk about the legacy of the character, what to expect when he meets Thomas and Alfred, how he's dealing with the war in London and much more. Plus, you won't believe the insight he has into the character! WATCH THE PENNYWORTH SEASON 2 MIDSEASON PREMIERE SUNDAY, MARCH 7TH ON EPIX!

Since it's a big show, we got big this week with a TRIPLE review! We give our spoiler free thoughts on the WandaVision finale, drop some spoilers in our review of The Flash Season 7 premiere and share our thoughts on the Hulu movie, Boss Level. We also discuss Comic-Con going virtual once again this year, a new DC Comics story we're excited about and much more.

Thank you for all of your support over 7 years of the podcast! We can't wit to share more with you. You can look back at past episodes any time at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Ep 356 - Debris: Scroobius Pip & Norbert Leo Butz Interviews Feb 26, 2021

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It's a super-sized edition of the show this week with MULTIPLE guests! This week we're featuring the new NBC sci-fi series Debris with members of the cast Scroobius Pip (Anson Ash) and Norbert Leo Butz (Maddox). We'll talk to them about who the good guys are in the series, about the secrets being kept on the show, what this alien debris is capable of and so much more. Plus, you can hear the rivalry brewing between the two sides in our chat! WATCH DEBRIS BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 1ST AT 10PM ON NBC!

Along with our review of Amazon's Tell Me Your Secrets, you can also hear our chat with Chiara Aurelia (Rose) and Ashley Madekwe (Lisa). They'll talk about the impacts their characters have on the series and tease some of the twists. Just in case you need another reason to watch Tell Me Your Secrets on Amazon Prime Video.

Finally we're joined by the new narrator of the Unsolved Mysteries podcast, Steve French! He talks about the huge responsibility following in the footsteps of the great Robert Stack, what he enjoys most about doing the show and how the series is about much more than cool stories. Plus we'll find out just how scared he is of the paranormal stories. Listen to the Unsolved Mysteries podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

WE'RE NOT DONE! We also discuss all the Spider-Man news of the week, some big Disney+ release dates, a new G.I. Joe series in the works and a couple of very interesting new trailers. We haven't had a show this big in a long time, so enjoy every second!

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Ep 355 - Tell Me Your Secrets Cast & Creator Interviews Feb 19, 2021

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The secret is out! The new Amazon series Tell Me Your Secrets is here and we're helping you unravel the mystery with the cast and creator of the show. Hear us talk to Harriet Warner (creator), Amy Brenneman (Mary), Hamish Linklater (John) and Elliot Fletcher (Jake) as they take you inside this mysterious and thrilling new story. There might even be a few teases of what you could expect from a possible second season! WATCH TELL ME YOUR SECRETS NOW ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO!

We have a couple of very exciting reviews this week! Hear a spoiler free review of the Superman & Lois premiere before it airs on The CW, as well as a review of the Season 2 premiere of For All Mankind from Apple TV+. We also break down the Mortal Kombat and Cruella trailers, talk about the upcoming Wednesday series, some Aquaman controversy and so much more.

There's so much more where that came from! Hear our past episodes and more at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Ep 354 - Marvel's Black Panther Sins of the King: Tananarive Due & Steve Barnes Interview Feb 12, 2021

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Ready for the sights and sounds of Wakanda? Serial Box takes us there with Marvel's Black Panther: Sins of the King, and this week, we take a deep dive with writers Tananarive Due and Steve Barnes. The husband and wife duo talk to us about what the character means to Black culture, being able to explore a bit more of Wakanda in their story, framing action sequences without art and so much more. Plus, Serial Box even provided us with a clip from one of the episodes, narrated by William Jackson Harper! MARVEL'S BLACK PANTHER: SINS OF THE KING IS NOW AVAILABLE TO READ OR LISTEN TO ON SERIAL BOX!

It was also a BIG nerd news week! We talk about who will lead the new HBO adaptation of The Last of Us, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier trailer, some big animation projects and Amazon landing a big deal with Michael B. Jordan. We also have TWO reviews this week, with the Black Lightning Season 4 premiere and the debut of Marvel's Behind The Mask on Disney+. We even sneak in some comics talk, too!

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Ep 353 - Bliss & Kid Cosmic: Mike Cahill & Craig McCracken Interviews Feb 05, 2021

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This week we're saving the world AND simulating it all in one show! First, hear our interview with the director and writer of the Amazon Original Movie, Bliss, Mike Cahill! He'll talk about how he came up with the idea, how simulation theory is his jam, putting Salma Hayek and Owen Wilson in a movie together for the first time and so much more. Plus, find out if he thinks the Brain Box should exist in the real world. WATCH BLISS NOW ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO!

Then it's time to save the world...poorly. Craig McCracken joins us to talk about his latest animated creation, Kid Cosmic, for Netflix! He talks about his imperfect childhood hero, forming his team in a small town, his unique alien villains and the overall fun of the show. We also ask him if this is something adults would enjoy too. ALL EPISODES OF KID COSMIC ARE NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX!

We also talk about Ryan Coogler inking an exclusive deal with Disney, The Nevers and Justice Society: World War II trailers, The CW renewing almost everything and a couple of fun comic book stories. Just for fun, we'll throw in some Sonic talk as well!

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