The Nerd Council Podcast

The Nerd Council is one of the UK’s most prominent Black podcasts and online platforms specialising in film/TV, gaming, comics and anime. Created in with the aim to build and bring the nerd community together, The Nerd Council challenges typical convention of what it means to be a Nerd in modern times, whilst celebrating all the brilliant things Nerds enjoy. Catch new episodes twice a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nerd Council Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by The Nerd Council, with 97 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Nerd Council hosts The Nerd Council Podcast, a tv show with 97 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Season 7: Episode #012 - Zombies, Spoofs & Spider-Man: Nerd News Roundup

  Aug 29, 20251h 26mS7

  <p>The boys are back with a jam-packed news roundup! Ludo, Timi, and Joey dive into the latest from film, TV, anime, and comics, with their usual unfiltered takes and banter.</p><br><p>This week, the Council breaks down:</p>Disney reportedly developing Cool Runnings 2 with an all-female bobsled team – do we need it?Crunchyroll teaming up with Delta Airlines to bring anime to the skiesThe return of Scary Movie under the Wayans Brothers – can spoof comedies make a comeback?Marvel Zombies and whether Disney is failing to market its Black-led projects like Ironheart and Wakanda.James Gunn teasing Idri...

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  Episode #11

  Season 7: Episode #011 - 17 Years & 36 Movies Later...

  Jul 28, 20251h 20mS7

  <p>In this episode of The Nerd Council Podcast, we dive headfirst into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we rank every single MCU film from Phases 1 through 5; from Iron Man to The Marvels. With over 30 movies to dissect, we debate the highs (Infinity War, Winter Soldier) and call out the lows (Thor: The Dark World, anyone?).</p><br><p>Expect hot takes, unexpected placements, and passionate arguments as we crown the best (and worst) entries in Marvel’s cinematic saga. Whether you're Team Cap or Team Tony, this is the ultimate MCU ranking episode you don’t want to miss.</p><b...

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  Episode #10

  Season 7: Episode #010 - Hope For A New Generation

  Jul 18, 20251h 29mS7

  <p>James Gunn is ushering in a bold new era for the DC Universe, starting with the most iconic superhero of all time. In this episode, the TNC squad dives deep into everything we know (and speculate) about Gunn’s Superman. From David Corenswet’s debut in the cape to the stacked supporting cast and the film’s place in the wider DCU reboot, we unpack it all.</p><p>We explore Gunn’s creative vision, the shift in tone from previous Superman portrayals, and what this film means for the future of DC on screen. Is this the hopeful Superman...

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  Episode #9

  Season 7: Episode #009 - The State of The Galactic Empire

  Jun 16, 20251h 24mS7

  <p>This week on The Nerd Council, we’re diving headfirst into the galaxy far, far away to examine where Star Wars stands in 2025. With Disney doubling down on its streaming strategy following the sequel trilogy, we look at the current slate of projects—from The Mandalorian Season 4 and Andor Season 2 to The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew—and question whether the storytelling still holds weight or is beginning to feel formulaic. On the film side, new entries like Daisy Ridley’s return as Rey, Dave Filoni’s Mando-verse crossover, and the Dawn of the Jedi film are in development, but will they...

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  Episode #8

  Season 7: Episode #008 - The League Of Mentally Disturbed Heroes*

  May 22, 20251h 30mS7

  <p>We’re diving into Marvel’s latest release: Thunderbolts*...Sorry, The New Avengers! With a line-up of former villains, antiheroes, and fan-favourites like Bucky, Yelena, and Red Guardian, we’re asking: is this Marvel’s answer to the Suicide Squad — or something entirely different? Does this film hold up to the rest of Phase 5? What does the formation of The New Avengers mean for the future of The Avengers team in the MCU? And does the film do a good job tackling grief, mental health and hardship?</p><br><p>POWERED BY ELGATO</p><p>https://e.lga.to/TheNerdCou...

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