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Ep 314 - Spaceship Earth: Matt Wolf Interview May 01, 2020

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Did you know that there was a different kind of quarantine in the 1990s? This week we're talking about a new documentary, Spaceship Earth, that looks at the Biosphere 2 project. Hear us talk to director Matt Wolf about what it was like to talk to those involved, any parallels that can be drawn to our current situation, the allure of John Allen and much more. Plus he'll look a the positives and negatives of the project, all these years later. Watch Spaceship Earth on May 8 on VOD wherever you get your movies. Last week you heard us talk to Sarah Natochenny, this week we actually review Marvel's Black Widow: Bad Blood from Serial Box. We also share thoughts on the new Amazon Prime Video series, Upload. Nerd news tackles AMC's refusal to show Univeral movies, a shortened season for Batwoman, a possible Transformers prequel movie and so much more! Want to know everything you'll be able to hear? Go to www.downandnerdypodcast.com and also find past shows.

Ep 313 - Black Widow: Bad Blood - Sarah Natochenny Interview Apr 24, 2020

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Looking for you Black Widow fix? It's coming sooner than you think! Marvel's Black Widow: Bad Blood is a brand new story debuting on Serial Box on April 28th, and narrator Sarah Natochenny is here to tell us all about it! Find out what it was like to work on her first Marvel project, what kind of Natasha we will get in this story and so many teases that you will want to binge read/listen immediately. GET EPISODE 1 OF MARVEL'S BLACK WIDOW: BAD BLOOD ON SERIAL BOX ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28TH! Speaking of blood, we also have a review of the new Mortal Kombat animated movie, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge spoiler free. We also do some follow up reviews of #2 issues of comics that we have reviewed in the past. There was also a ton of nerd news to discuss including a new Star Wars series, DC's new Digital Firsts releases, WB rethinking their theatrical model and much more. For more info on this episode, or to check out more, go to www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Ep 312 - Vagrant Queen: Adriyan Rae Interview Apr 17, 2020

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Who wants to take a crazy trip across the galaxy (not yours)? We found just the right scavenger for the job! This week, Adriyan Rae joins us to talk about the new Syfy series, Vagrant Queen! She tells us what's going on with Elida and Amae, how her first impression of Elida changed as the show went on and so much more. Plus, there are some stories from behind the scenes of the show that you won't want to miss. WATCH VAGRANT QUEEN THURSDAYS AT 11PM ET ON SYFY! We also hop aboard the Infinity Train for our review of Volume 1 before the show comes out on DVD this coming week, and review some digital comics you might have missed. We also have news about an upcoming Justice League Dark series from HBO Max, Boom! Studios getting a new first look TV partner, the return of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and MUCH more! Sponsored by Mint Mobile. Go to www.mintmobile.com/nerdy for wireless plans starting at $15 per month! For more on us, go to www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Ep 311 - Canto: David Booher & Drew Zucker Interview Apr 10, 2020

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If you're searching for a little bit of heart right now, come on a quest with us! This week, we're talking to writer David Booher and artist Drew Zucker about their fantasy series, Canto from IDW Publishing. If you've never heard of Canto, they'll tell you what to expect. You can also find out why this story is perfect for the times we're going through right now, how they came up with the idea of these tin knights and much more! Plus, get an update on what's to come for potential sequels and one shots! CANTO VOL. 1 IS AVAILABLE NOW AT BOOKSTORES, COMIC BOOK SHOPS AND DIGITAL RETAILERS! Since we didn't get to it before, we FINALLY review the Bloodshot movie. We have even more Valiant talk, thanks to an Instagram post from John Cena. You can also hear us talk about a potential DC/Marvel crossover, the trailer for Extraction and even some more new comic book reviews. For even more info on us, and for past shows, go to www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Ep 310 - Tales From the Loop: Nathaniel Halpern Interview Apr 03, 2020

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The mysteries of the universe are being worked in a new Amazon Prime Video series. This week, we talk to writer and series creator Nathaniel Halpern about Tales From The Loop when you can stream RIGHT NOW! He'll tell us about making a series inspiried by some paintings, if this series is coming out at the right time and how the series defies traditional science fiction. STREAM TALES FROM THE LOOP NOW ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO! Did you think we'd run out of stuff to talk about? We review the Season 2 premiere of DC Universe's Harley Quinn, talk about the failing business of the comic book shops and even the possibility of movie makers putting out too many movies in 2021. We even found some new comics to review! Sponsored this week by MyBookie!

Ep 309 - Power Rangers Beasts Morphers: Jacqueline Scislowski Interview Mar 27, 2020

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It's Morphin' time, Jackrabbit style! This week, we're talking to Jacqueline Scislowski who plays Zoey/The Yellow Ranger on Power Rangers: Beast Morphers. Find out what she thought about having the Jackrabbit DNA for her character, what she thinks of the relationship between Zoey and Nate, how the show spans generations of fans and much more. Plus, she talks about her experience on the set of Man of Steel year ago! WATCH POWER RANGERS: BEAST MORPHERS SATURDAYS AT 8AM ET ON NICKELODEON! You can also hear us review the newest Syfy series Vagrant Queen, a new Judge Dredd comic and Valiant's latest X-O story. Plus we talk A LOT about what's happening to the comic book industry as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Sponsored by MyBookie! For more on us, go to www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Ep 308 - Motherland: Fort Salem - Jessica Sutton Interview Mar 20, 2020

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This week, we're headed to the front lines of battle with the witches of the military! Motherland: Fort Salem has finally premiered on Freeform, and we're talking to Jessica Sutton (Tally Craven) all about it. Find out how she would describe Tally, what it was like going through those basic training scenes and some great teases for the upcoming season! WATCH MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 9PM ET ON FREEFORM! Binge watching at home? So are we! Get our review of Superman: Red Son from DC Animation and The Letter to the King's first episode on Netflix. We also talk about the PS5 specs, celebrate 80 years of Robin and even some Spider-Woman talk as well. Plus, you know we're talking about that Harley Quinn Season 2 trailer! Sponsored this week by Keeps! Go to www.keeps.com/nerdy for your first month of treatment FREE! Find out more from us at www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Ep 307 - Black Lightning Season 3 Review & Coronavirus Cancellation Changes Mar 13, 2020

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It's been a crazy week, but we're here to help you stay entertained! We were supposed to have an interview talking about Disney's Mulan, but that was delayed shortly after their big premiere, so we decided to focus on just that. The changing landscape of entertainment during this pandemic We give as many updates as we can regarding delays and cancellations related to the coronavirus pandemic. That includes a big conversation about the cancellation of E3, WonderCon being delayed and what movies/TV shows have been affected by this ever changing turn of events. We also share our theory about Bloodshot opening this week, the Guardians of the Galaxy joining Thor 4 and a big SPOILER FILLED review of the Black Lightning Season 3 finale. For more on this week's show, and for more big breaking news, go to www.downandnerdypodcast.com Sponsored this week by Mack Weldon!

Ep 306 - Join The Future: Zack Kaplan Interview Mar 06, 2020

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The future is now! We're talking to writer Zack Kaplan about his new story, Join The Future from AfterShock Comics. How does he blend both a future society and a western lifestyle? What future tropes did he want to avoid? What can he tell us about Clementine Libbey? Hear all of this, and an update on his TV projects as well! JOIN THE FUTURE #1 IS AVAILABLE NOW! Castlevania Season 3 has arrived, and you can also hear our SPOILER FILLED review this week! We also have a ton of nerd news to discuss with The Batman's Batmobile revealed, The Last of Us coming to HBO, The Magicians ending and SO much more! Plus you know we had to review Strange Adventures #1 from DC. Sponsored by iD Tech Camps! Go to www.idtech.com/dnpod today to reserve your child’s spot and receive $75 off! Get more info on us at www.downandnerdypodcast.com

Ep 305 - Netflix's Locke & Key: Laysla De Oliveira & Emilia Jones Interviews Feb 28, 2020

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We're off to Key House this week! It's a double dose of Locke & Key with TWO big interviews! First, hear us talk to Laysla De Oliveira about what it was like to play the villainous Dodge on the show. Find out how she approached the character, behind the scenes of the finale and how she would use the Anywhere Key. Then we're joined by Kinsey Locke herself, Emilia Jones! She'll talk about her knowledge of the comics, some interesting insight into Kinsey's character and who she would like to do more scenes with. Plus they both share thoughts on their hopes for Season 2! BINGE WATCH ALL EPISODES OF LOCKE & KEY NOW ON NETFLIX! We also dive into the big Star Wars news of the week by talking about The High Republic, casting news about the Kung Fu reboot and someone new at the helm of Indy 5. You can also get a review of Falcon & Winter Solider...the comic. We even sneak in some TMNT talk! For more information on this week's episode, or to hear past shows, go to www.downandnerdypodcast.com

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