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Dan and Kenton discuss The Mandalorian and Grogu after watching it a second time now that it's on Disney+. Did they like it more or less? Let us know your thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu in the comments!

It's back-to-school time for the Media Nerds! Dan tells Kenton about seeing Weird Al Yankovic in concert, and Kenton tells Dan about his sweatiness problem.

Kenton and Dan discuss the recent passing of many celebrities and the strange onslaught of content that seems to come with it. They then talk about the recent Star Wars announcements from D23, and review The Last Jedi, a new anime-styled Star Wars series on Disney+

Dan and Kenton discuss the death of local media before sharing their favourite movies and TV shows from what they watched this summer.

Dan and Kenton discuss the hype and hubbub around Christopher Nolan's newest film, and in general dispair about the state of the film industry and movie theatres.

Kenton pitches Dan a wild Star Wars theory about the upcoming Starfighter film starring Amy Adams and Ryan Gosling. The Nerds then pivot to the ongoing collapse of Canadian legacy media—Winnipeg community papers shutting down, layoffs at Rogers and Corus—and why news should be a nonprofit public service.

Dan and Kenton discuss the many sports-related stories making headlines this summer. From Dan's new gig as a racetrack announcer to Kenton's World Cup watching, these guys are sportsing way more than they usually sports.

In a hybrid episode, Dan and Kenton discuss the fan reaction to The Mandalorian and Grogu before diving into a big decision from the CRTC that could shape the future of streaming in Canada. Follow the Nerds on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / danwatchesmovies⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / kentonlarsen⁠⁠

Dan and Kenton talk about their experience going to see Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu on opening night in Winnipeg. Definitely not the same experience as it was the last time a #StarWars movie came out.

On this Star Wars Day edition of The Star Wars Nerds, Dan and Kenton break down Disney+’s latest May the 4th drops: the new three‑minute sneak peek at The Mandalorian & Grogu and the finale of Maul: Shadow Lord. They nerd out over the walker-set action sequence, debate the box office prospects of the first post‑COVID Star Wars theatrical release, and talk about how streaming has changed audience habits. The Nerds then turn to the last two episodes of Maul, exploring Maul’s trauma, the light/dark tension in Devon’s arc, and an epic showdown with Darth Vader. Along the way, they take a few shots at Marvel’s upcoming Doomsday and Hollywood’s obsession with nostalgia and recycled IP. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen⁠⁠

Dan and Kenton buy their tickets to go see Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu in theatres on May 21. They also watch and react to the final trailer for the film, and talk about the new Maul: Shadow Lord animated series on Disney+ Follow the Nerds on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen⁠

Dan and Kenton discuss the recent Paramount/Warner Bros merger, and how it might affect the Canadian streaming platform Crave (which licences HBO content). What does this media merger mean for Canada's streaming landscape?Follow the Nerds on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠  / danwatchesmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / kentonlarsen

Dan and Kenton watch the new Mandalorian and Grogu trailer and discuss what they think is in store for our favourite father-son duo since Luke and Darth. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

Dan and Kenton talk about the loss of James Van Der Beek before moving into a discussion about the 2026 Super Bowl ads. Which was your favourite? Follow the Nerds on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen

Dan and Kenton discuss the ever-present topic of A.I., following a guest speaker session gone wrong. Is it time to start worrying about our jobs? Follow the Nerds on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen