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MERCH: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch WATCH: https://youtube.com/live/-_oTQXAP9U4?feature=share Episode Summary This week, the crew dives headfirst into CinemaCon chaos with Marvel rumors, DC madness, and enough multiverse speculation to make your brain reboot in Infinity Vision™. From Spider-Noir plotting World War II, to Avengers: Doomsday potentially breaking reality (and our sanity), we unpack it all—plus DC going FULL horror with Clayface (seriously… nightmare fuel). Also: we invent “DoomsDune,” question Sony’s life choices, and emotionally prepare for Marvel to tease us… again. ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics 00:00 – Warning + chaotic intro02:40 – CinemaCon kickoff + what’s coming04:00 – Spider-Noir Season 2 already?!06:45 – Wild Spider-Man rumors (Hulk vs Spidey??)10:00 – Avengers: Endgame returns with new footage14:30 – Miles Morales drama (thanks, Sony 🙃)17:20 – Cassie Lang returns + Young Avengers talk20:00 – Avengers: Doomsday MASSIVE twist rumors22:15 – Trailer breakdown: Doom vs Thor 🔥27:00 – Marvel Comic-Con takeover plans32:30 – DC News Begins33:30 – Batman Part II casting chaos37:00 – Clayface = full horror mode 😱42:20 – Superman vs Lex (chess match mind games)47:45 – Project Hail Mary success49:50 – Elden Ring movie incoming ⸻ 🔑 Key Takeaways Marvel is stacking releases like a boss rush levelAvengers: Doomsday might rival Endgame hypeInfinity Vision = IMAX’s new rival (shots fired 👀)Sony still holding Miles Morales hostageDC is DONE playing safe—hello horror genreClayface might be the scariest comic movie yet ⸻ 💬 Quotes “Cinnamon Con sounds delicious.”“Presented in INFINITY VISION… forever.”“Sony being difficult? Never…”“That movie’s gonna mess people up.”“We’re not dipping into horror… we’re diving in.” ⸻ 📣 Call to Action Love the chaos? Smash subscribe, drop a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and share this episode using #DistanceNERDing so we can keep breaking the internet (and timelines). ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com 🛒 Merch: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch ⚡ Dubby Energy – Code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network – GFpods.com ⸻ 📲 Follow Us YouTube / Instagram / TikTok / Facebook: @DistanceNERDing Join the nerd army and never miss the chaos. ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Got theories crazier than ours? Send them in! We might feature YOU on the show. ⸻ 🍎 Apple Podcast Tags Marvel, DC, Avengers Doomsday, Spider-Man, CinemaCon, Nerd Culture, Comic Books, Superhero News, Movies Podcast, Pop Culture, Multiverse, MCU, DCU, Geek Podcast, Entertainment News,

🔥 Episode Summary 🎥 Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/t9R8L7DlBls?si=NszXioojv6Bcg2Fi 🛒 Grab merch: www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch This week, the nerd multiverse cracked open like a cosmic egg and something weird crawled out. The crew dives into Marvel madness, DC shakeups, and Spider-Man heartbreak so intense it deserves its own sad violin soundtrack. We debate whether Deadpool is secretly running the MCU now, question if Captain Marvel is just… off saving alien kittens again, and spiral into multiverse chaos where Doctor Doom might Thanos-snap literally everything. Meanwhile, Spider-Man is emotionally unemployed, Marvel timelines are doing gymnastics, and somehow we end up asking the real question: 👉 Is Tyrion secretly a Xenomorph? (We stand by nothing. And everything.) ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics • 00:00 – 01:22 Intro + chaos warning ⚠️   • 01:22 – 02:52 What’s on deck: Marvel, DC & CinemaCon hype   • 02:52 – 09:22 Deadpool 4 possibly leading the MCU charge • 09:22 – 13:27 Captain Marvel missing from Avengers Doomsday?? • 13:27 – 18:38 Doctor Doom & the multiverse reset theory • 18:38 – 24:51 Spider-Verse 3 sneak peek breakdown • 24:51 – 34:39 Spider-Man: Brand New Day emotional damage report • 34:39 – 37:52 DC casting shakeups + Maxima enters the chat • 37:52 – 39:19 Sponsor break (fuel your nerd brain ⚡) • 39:19 – 45:38 Headlines: Bond casting, Toy Story 5 gets dark • 45:38 – 49:25 TV news: The Rookie, Wrexham returns • 49:25 – 50:20 Peter Dinklage joins Alien Earth • 50:20 – End Rapid-fire chaos, jokes, and existential nerd spirals ⸻ 🧠 Key Takeaways • Deadpool might be the MCU’s new chaos captain • Overpowered heroes = “please leave Earth for plot reasons” • Marvel may soft-reboot everything via multiverse meltdown • Spider-Man is entering his “lonely sad boi era” • DC is quietly building something… suspiciously coherent • Tech might be the villain in Toy Story 5 (we’re not okay) ⸻ 💬 Best Quotes “Deadpool doesn’t care. He just makes it work.”   “Make good movies. That’s it.”   “Don’t watch the mouth… watch the hands.”   “Earth is below her pay grade.”   ⸻ 🚀 Call to Action If you laughed, learned, or questioned reality: ⭐ Subscribe ⭐ Leave a 5-star review ⭐ Share with your fellow nerds using #DistanceNERDing ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy – Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network – GFpods.com ⸻ 📱 Follow Us Find us everywhere: @DistanceNERDing Join the chaos. Bring snacks. ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Got theories? Hot takes? Wild conspiracies? Send them in and we might feature you on the show! ⸻ 🍎 Apple Podcast Tags pop culture, marvel, dc comics, spider-man, deadpool, podcast, nerd culture, comic con, movies, tv shows, fandom, geek podcast, entertainment news, superheroes, multiverse,

🔥 WATCH + SUPPORT (because heroes need loot) 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/qQoIixd_5Hw?si=BzN-qP6CyN_9gQVY 🛒 Merch Store: www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch ⸻ 🧠 Episode Summary This week, the crew dives headfirst into nerd chaos like it’s a loot dungeon with no exit. We break down major Marvel updates, debate who Anne Hathaway could play in the MCU (Emma Frost? Mystique? chaos incarnate?), and spiral into multiverse madness with Spider-Man theories that may or may not end in emotional damage. We also talk X-Men ‘97 Season 2, zombie superheroes snacking like it’s a buffet, and a Mario movie that critics side-eye while fans throw gold coins at the screen. Oh, and yes… a judgmental cat exists and we have thoughts. Expect hot takes, wild theories, and at least one moment where parenting skills are publicly questioned. 🍝 ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics • 00:00 – Chaos intro + audio gremlins attack • 03:14 – X-Men ‘97 Season 2 breakdown (Polaris hype!) • 11:09 – Anne Hathaway enters MCU rumor mill • 18:26 – Daredevil: Born Again Defenders reunion tease • 20:22 – Marvel Zombies Season 2 insanity • 24:05 – Spider-Man multiverse theories (Miles?? 👀) • 31:30 – Movie news: Tom Hanks, Weapons, box office wins • 35:01 – Mario movie chaos vs critics • 39:38 – Legend of the White Dragon tribute release • 41:13 – Gremlins 3 and Jenna Ortega casting ⸻ 🧩 Key Takeaways • The MCU rumor mill is basically a slot machine right now 🎰 • X-Men ‘97 Season 2 could mash multiple iconic storylines together • Spider-Man multiverse may expand way beyond Tobey + Andrew • Fans > critics when it comes to video game movies • Marvel Zombies is about to get WEIRD (in the best way) • Parenting may interfere with nerd homework (watch your shows, people) ⸻ 💬 Best Quotes • “Shut up and take my money.” • “We heard you messed everything up.” • “He has more of an Arbor Day ass.” 🌳 • “If this movie was bad, it wouldn’t make $370 million.” • “I don’t have friends… I have family.” ⸻ 🚀 Call to Action Love the chaos? Feed the algorithm gods: ⭐ Subscribe, rate, and review 📢 Share this episode using #DistanceNERDing 🎧 Tell a fellow nerd—spread the gospel of geekdom ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy – Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network - GFpods.com ⸻ 📱 Follow Us Stay connected for memes, clips, and nerdy nonsense: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | Threads | Twitter | Bluesky ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Got theories? Hot takes? Wild conspiracies about Spider-Man variants? Send them in and you might get featured on the show! ⸻ 🍏 Apple Podcast Tags pop culture, marvel, x-men 97, spider-man, mcu rumors, nerd podcast, comic books, movies, tv shows, anime, gaming, geek culture, funny podcast, entertainment news, multiverse

👉 🛍️ Grab the merch: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch 👉 📺 Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/3qPHqBnY_7M?si=N3aDzCNA7wIIAAPn ⸻ 🧁 Episode Summary This week on Distance NERDing, the crew fights through tech gremlins to serve up a full-course nerd feast. We break down Marvel rumors (is Sadie Sink our next Jean Grey?!), dive into the magical spaghetti tying Vision Quest to Agatha All Along, and debate DC’s evolving universe from Supergirl shakeups to Jimmy Olsen finally getting his shine. Add in chaotic trailer reactions, Pete Davidson as a mobster named Tommy Karate (yes, really), and a wig so powerful it might deserve its own IMDb page… yeah, this episode takes the cake. 🎂 ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics • 00:00 – Chaos, disclaimers, and Taco Tuesday energy • 02:57 – Episode preview: trailers, Skeletor, Jimmy Olsen • 04:33 – Marvel News: Sadie Sink MCU casting rumors • 08:20 – Vision Quest + Agatha All Along connections • 15:33 – Iron Fist return rumors (Colleen Wing lives!) • 18:59 – DC Watchtower: Supergirl changes & DCU future • 25:00 – Supergirl trailer reactions • 29:23 – Jimmy Olsen series gets reworked • 35:10 – One-Shots rapid news (Moana, Harry Potter, Avatar, etc.) • 40:34 – Pete Davidson as “Tommy Karate” 🤯 • 42:13 – Cape Fear trailer breakdown ⸻ 🔑 Key Takeaways • Marvel may be quietly building its next-gen heroes lineup • Vision Quest could complete a trilogy-style Wanda saga • DC is fine-tuning tone and continuity across projects • Jimmy Olsen might become a breakout DCU character • Hollywood continues its love affair with reboots and wigs that defy physics ⸻ 💬 Best Quotes “You are now tuned into the worst kept secret on the internet… because it’s 90% my fault.” “Calling a cartoon wig cartoonish is cartoon-ception.” “Put it in theaters, you cowards!” “This is going to be the most surreal true-crime comedy ever.” ⸻ 🚀 Call to Action If you laughed, learned, or yelled at your speakers even once: ⭐ Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share the episode! 📢 Tag us using #DistanceNERDing so we can geek out with you ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy – Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network – GFpods.com ⸻ 📱 Follow Us Instagram / TikTok / Facebook / Threads / YouTube: @DistanceNerding Join the conversation, memes, and mayhem daily ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Got a hot take? A wild theory? A question that keeps you up at 2AM? Send it in and we might feature it on the next episode! ⸻ 🍏 Apple Podcast Tags podcast, pop culture podcast, marvel podcast, dc podcast, comic con, nerd culture, movie news, tv reviews, geek podcast, entertainment news, superhero podcast, fandom, mcu, dcu, film discussion, weekly podcast, comedy podcast, nerd talk, geek news, distance nerding

🛒 Merch: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/L1BVA7cFAG4?feature=share ⸻ 🎧 Episode Summary This week on Distance NERDing, the crew dives headfirst into Marvel madness, DC shakeups, and some wild industry news… but the night takes a legendary turn as they honor the life of Chuck Norris the only way possible: with jokes so powerful they roundhouse kick reality itself. From Wonder Man getting a surprise Season 2 to Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumors going full conspiracy board, the guys break down everything you need to know in pop culture. Plus, debates about X-Men movie strategies, Assassin’s Creed heading to ancient Rome, and whether The Game of Life movie is just… life with extra steps. And yes… tacos are absolutely on the table. ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics • 00:00 – Chaos begins (viewer discretion strongly suggested)   • 02:36 – Marvel News: Wonder Man Season 2 confirmed   • 05:23 – The Punisher: One Last Kill + Daredevil crossover talk   • 09:05 – Spider-Man rumors & Spider-Queen theory   • 12:06 – Marvel release date shuffle chaos   • 16:31 – DC Updates + Supergirl timeline clarity   • 20:55 – One-Shots: Baywatch, Bloodsport remake, Game of Life movie   • 31:36 – Project Hail Mary box office domination   • 34:07 – Assassin’s Creed live-action series update   • 45:07 – Chuck Norris tribute (legend status unlocked)   • 49:49 – Buffy reboot collapse explained   ⸻ 🧠 Key Takeaways • Marvel is doubling down on risky projects… and it’s paying off • Spider-Man rumors are getting dangerously interesting • X-Men could go multi-movie character rollout (bold strategy alert 🚨) • Video game adaptations are evolving into full cinematic universes • Buffy reboot failed due to identity confusion and creative misfires • Chuck Norris jokes are legally required in times of tribute ⸻ 💬 Best Quotes • “Tacos are totally on the table.”   • “Let him cook.”   • “Chuck Norris doesn’t do push-ups… he pushes the world down.”   • “The Game of Life is just… my normal everyday b******t.”   ⸻ 🚀 Call to Action If you laughed, learned, or questioned reality… ⭐ Leave a 5-star review 🔔 Subscribe for more nerdy chaos 📢 Share the episode using #DistanceNERDing ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy – Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network – GFpods.com ⸻ 📲 Follow Us Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube: @DistanceNERDing Join the nerd herd and stay plugged into the multiverse. ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Got a hot take? A wild theory? A question that would break the timeline? Send it in and we might feature it on the show! ⸻ 🍎 Apple Podcast Tags podcast, pop culture, marvel, dc comics, spider man, x men, nerd culture, geek news, comic con, movies, tv shows, chuck norris, entertainment news,

Watch & Rep the Nerd Life FIRST 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/JlwzDCip1fc?si=XKSa0hLRsPJW5tU3 🛍️ Merch: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch ⸻ 🧠 Episode Summary This week on Distance NERDing, the crew kicks in the door on chaos with Taco Tuesday energy and absolutely zero chill. From wild rumors about Avengers: Doomsday splitting into three multiversal battlegrounds, to Zendaya being “on the run”, to Darkwing Duck making a heroic comeback, this episode is a nerdy buffet of speculation, hype, and hilarious derailments. Along the way, the crew questions whether Spider-Man is actually showing up where he’s not supposed to (classic Parker move), imagines New Jersey getting absolutely obliterated for plot reasons, and delivers top-tier nonsense like: • “The worst kept secret on the internet” • “The most handsome Filipino five-year-old you’ve ever met” • And the kind of technical difficulties that deserve their own IMDb credit It’s part breaking news, part conspiracy board, and part group chat that accidentally went live. ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics 00:00 – Chaos disclaimer (we tried to warn you) 00:39 – Taco Tuesday kickoff & intros 01:13 – What Distance NERDing is all about 02:32 – Episode preview: Zendaya, Darkwing Duck, LOTR news 02:51 – Sponsor: Colossus Girl Entertainment 03:22 – Marvel kicks things off 03:56 – Avengers: Doomsday “three battlefields” rumor 04:05 – X-Men vs magic-controlled Sentinels 04:41 – New York battle (Spider-Man confusion intensifies) 05:04 – Doctor Doom + Latveria showdown 05:57 – Breaking down the multiverse chaos ⸻ 🧩 Key Takeaways • Marvel may be going full three-front war mode in Avengers: Doomsday • The X-Men storyline could blend magic + tech (Sentinels) • Street-level heroes might carry a grounded NYC battle… while Jersey suffers 😬 • Doctor Doom continues to look like the centerpiece villain • Spider-Man’s involvement is… let’s call it “Schrödinger’s cameo” • This episode proves once again: technical difficulties are part of the brand ⸻ 💬 Best Quotes • “You have now stumbled onto the worst kept secret on all the internet.” • “Zendaya is on the run.” • “I thought Spider-Man wasn’t in this movie.” • “New Jersey is destroyed.” • “Technical difficulties there… that’s what I was trying to do.” ⸻ 📢 Call to Action If you laughed, learned something, or questioned reality for even a second: ⭐ Leave a 5-star review 📲 Share this episode 🔔 Subscribe for more chaos Use #DistanceNERDing and join the conversation! ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy – Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network – GFpods.com ⸻ 📱 Follow Us Instagram / TikTok / YouTube / Facebook: @DistanceNERDing Follow for clips, chaos, and nerdy nonsense between episodes. ⸻ 🎤 Listener Questions Got a hot take? Wild theory? Better joke than ours? Send it in—we might feature it on the next episode! ⸻ 🍏 Apple Podcast Tags Marvel, Avengers Doomsday, X-Men, Doctor Doom, Spider-Man, Nerd Podcast, Pop Culture Podcast, Marvel News, Multiverse, Superheroes, Geek Culture, Comic Books, Nerd News, Distance Nerding,

👕 NEW MERCH: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch ▶ Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/pdRL-tJlZeE?si=BEj_NRHj7jqJUPzU ⸻ Episode Summary This week on Distance NERDing, the crew gathers for another chaotic nerd-session covering everything from legendary detectives to classic 80s action heroes making a comeback. We debate a question that might break the internet: Is Benoit Blanc actually a better detective than Batman? Meanwhile Netflix may be resurrecting the Universal Monsters, Arnold Schwarzenegger is teasing a return to iconic roles like Predator’s Dutch and Conan, and Pixar might be opening the sequel vault again with Incredibles 3 and Monsters Inc. 3 discussions. Along the way there are terrible Arnold impressions, heated Pixar debates, and the kind of nerdy chaos only Distance NERDing can deliver. Also yes… somehow Treezus gets involved. 🌳🙏 ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics 0:00 – Live show warning and chaotic intro 2:25 – What’s on deck this week 8:10 – Benoit Blanc vs Batman: Who’s the better detective? 21:45 – Arnold Schwarzenegger teasing Predator / Conan returns 33:30 – Netflix exploring Universal Monsters projects 47:20 – Pixar sequel talk: Incredibles 3 & Monsters Inc. 3 58:30 – Final thoughts and wrap-up ⸻ 🧠 Key Takeaways • Benoit Blanc’s detective skills might rival even Batman’s investigative brain. • Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to classic roles could revive beloved action franchises. • Netflix may be developing projects around Universal’s iconic monsters. • Pixar sequels are always risky—but fans still want more of certain franchises. • Nerd debates are better when fueled by terrible impressions and chaotic humor. ⸻ 💬 Best Quotes “Is Benoit Blanc the world’s greatest detective… or does Batman still hold the crown?” “It’s all Arnold news all the time.” “You see my muscles? It’s not a tumor!” “Somehow this episode is brought to you by Treezus.” ⸻ 📣 Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode: ⭐ Subscribe to Distance NERDing ⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app ⭐ Share this episode with your fellow nerds Use the hashtag #DistanceNERDing so we can see the conversation! ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube ▶ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/pdRL-tJlZeE?si=BEj_NRHj7jqJUPzU 👕 Merch Store: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy – Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network GFpods.com ⸻ 📱 Follow Distance NERDing Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Twitter/X, YouTube @DistanceNerding ⸻ 🎤 Listener Questions Have a nerd debate or topic you want us to cover? Send your questions or ideas and you might be featured in a future episode! ⸻ 🍎 Apple Podcast Tags podcast, pop culture podcast, nerd podcast, geek culture, movie podcast, marvel, dc comics, batman, benoit blanc, knives out, netflix news, universal monsters, arnold schwarzenegger, predator, conan the barbarian, pixar, incredibles 3, monsters inc, entertainment news,

🎧 Is The Predator Called Mud | Chapter 264 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/13NaiEVMsnY?si=Ttz3PHZZuufDB0qU 🛒 NEW MERCH: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch ⸻ 🧩 Episode Summary Chapter 264 is peak Distance Nerding chaos. We break down massive MCU Doomsday rumors, Thor reuniting with fallen heroes in Valhalla, and Doctor Doom possibly becoming Marvel’s most tragic villain yet. Gotham heats up with The Batman Part II rumors, while the industry itself shifts as Paramount quietly outmaneuvers Warner Bros. Meanwhile, Game of Thrones lore explodes with Mad King revelations, Aegon’s Conquest heading to theaters, and Harrenhal once again ruining everyone’s lives. Also discussed: Mario villains, Predator’s future, and whether the Predator is, in fact, just… mud. ⸻ 🧠 Key Takeaways • Marvel villains work best when driven by grief and loss • Doctor Doom may be rebuilding reality for personal reasons • Batman stories hit harder when villains come from Bruce’s past • Paramount’s creator-first strategy is pulling talent away from Warner Bros • Harrenhal remains Westeros’ most dangerous vacation destination • Time travel arguments never end, across any universe ⸻ 💬 Best Bits / Quotes • “Time travel f***ing sucks.” • “That’s Stranger Things… but for old people.” • “Even More Heat. Getting hotter.” • “Mud.” • “Do it. Do it now!” ⸻ 🚀 Call to Action Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share the episode using #DistanceNERDing. ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy – Use code NERDING10 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network – GFpods.com ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Send us your theories, hot takes, or questions for future episodes. ⸻ Apple Podcast Tags: pop culture, geek podcast, nerd news, marvel rumors, dc comics, game of thrones, movie news, tv news, fandom, sci fi, comic con, entertainment podcast ⸻

🎽 MERCH UP TOP BECAUSE DRIP MATTERS 👉 Distance Nerding Merch: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch 🎥 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/mAdnU02Jhlc?si=nXSuqgDZ9IXIW7c0 ⸻ 🧠 Episode Summary This week on Distance Nerding, the crew bravely attempts to answer life’s greatest mystery: How do you become an industry insider… and is there a class you forgot to take in college? Along the way, we break down massive Marvel rumors, speculate wildly about mutants invading Spider-Man, argue for R-rated Venom supremacy, resurrect Eternals who refuse to stay dead, and watch James Gunn once again jump into Threads like a dad breaking up a house party. Add AI deepfake chaos, Stargate’s return, Ninja Turtles release date shifts, and just enough sarcasm to legally qualify as commentary, and you’ve got one stacked chapter of nerd chaos. Also discussed: tacos, pottery classes, jet skis, squirrels with long lifespans, and why everyone else somehow became an insider but us. ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics • 00:00 – Live show warning & nerd roll call • 02:55 – Marvel Rumor Roundup begins • 04:12 – Jacob Elordi joining the MCU? Colossus vs Beast debate • 09:00 – R-rated animated Venom discussion • 12:00 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day mutant teases • 14:00 – “How do you become an industry insider?” (the thesis) • 16:30 – Eternals showing up in Avengers: Doomsday • 21:00 – Loki’s role, Young Avengers rumors • 25:00 – DC’s Paradise Lost is… not lost • 28:10 – TMNT release dates & suit discourse • 30:00 – Charlie’s Angels legacy reboot talk • 32:50 – Ryan Coogler’s X-Files reboot • 35:30 – Wednesday Season 3 & Winona Ryder • 43:30 – Stargate returns (with NDAs) • 47:30 – AI Wars: Hollywood strikes back • 55:00 – Final thoughts & insider envy ⸻ 🧩 Key Takeaways • Marvel is clearly seeding the mutant saga everywhere • Venom works best when he’s unhinged and R-rated • The Eternals aren’t gone, they’re just awkwardly waiting • James Gunn lives on Threads and chooses peace sparingly • AI is moving faster than copyright law can jog • Being an “industry insider” may require vibes, not degrees ⸻ 💬 Best Quotes • “Is there an associate’s degree in Industry Insider?” • “My tacos are on the table for Jean Grey.” • “Squirrels live a long time, okay?” • “That’s some good clickbait. I’d fall for that.” • “We are bitter non-insiders.” ⸻ 📣 Call to Action If you laughed, learned, or questioned your life choices, subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share the episode using #DistanceNERDing. Help us beat the algorithm like it owes us money. ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy: Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network: GFpods.com ⸻ 📲 Follow Us • Instagram / Threads / TikTok / Facebook / Twitter / Bluesky: @DistanceNERDing • Join the conversation, roast our takes, and become an insider before we do. ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Got a theory, rumor, or hot take? Send us your questions and topics for future episodes and maybe you’ll be the insider next week. ⸻ 🍏 Apple Podcast Tags Marvel, DC, Pop Culture Podcast, Nerd Podcast, Movie News, TV News, Comic Books, Geek Culture, Entertainment News, SciFi, Superheroes, Nerd Humor

Merch: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/MKteR7R2oq0?feature=share Episode Summary Hollywood is shifting, studios are swinging, and Paramount is officially entering its villain era. In Chapter 262 of Distance NERDing, the crew breaks down major studio moves, franchise shakeups, and why Paramount’s recent power plays could ripple across Marvel, DC, and legacy IPs alike. From Spider-Man Noir and mutant rumors to DC’s evolving slate, Predator’s future, canceled franchises, and the never-ending resurrection of nostalgic properties, this episode is packed with speculation, industry insight, and the usual amount of lovingly chaotic nonsense. ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics • 00:00 – Live show warning and chaotic intro energy • 03:00 – What’s on deck this episode • 04:20 – Spider-Man Noir and the black-and-white vs color debate • 08:00 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumors, Man-Spider, and mutant implications • 15:00 – Sinister Six theories and Damage Control as MCU puppet masters • 21:00 – Doctor Doom, Darkhold magic, and Avengers Doomsday speculation • 26:30 – Captain America’s role in the multiverse going forward • 28:30 – DC updates: Supergirl, Superman appearances, and Krypton trauma • 34:00 – Clayface movie delay and DC’s horror direction • 40:30 – Paramount power moves and Dan Trachtenberg’s future • 43:30 – Terminator Zero cancellation and franchise fatigue • 47:00 – Baywatch reboot because nothing ever truly dies • 50:00 – Industry headlines and closing thoughts ⸻ 🧩 Key Takeaways • Paramount is quietly positioning itself for long-term franchise control • Marvel appears to be planting seeds for mutants through Spider-Man • Doctor Doom may blend tech and magic deeper than previous MCU villains • DC continues leaning into character-first storytelling • Nostalgia is still Hollywood’s favorite life raft ⸻ 💬 Quotes from the Episode • “This feels less like rumors and more like Marvel planting landmines.” • “Cyberpunk’s not the future, but studios absolutely are.” • “Nothing stays dead in Hollywood. Not even Baywatch.” ⸻ 📣 Call to Action Subscribe, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and share the episode on social media using #DistanceNERDing. It helps the algorithm notice us and keeps the nerding strong. ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy: Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network: GFpods.com ⸻ 📲 Follow Us YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, Twitter 👉 @DistanceNERDing ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Got a theory, rumor, or franchise take you want us to tear apart lovingly? Send in your questions or future topics and we might cover them on a future episode. ⸻ 🍎 Apple Podcast Tags pop culture podcast, entertainment news, marvel rumors, dc studios, paramount, movie news podcast, geek culture, nerd podcast, franchise analysis

🎒 Distance NERDing Merch is LIVE 👉 Shop here: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/4NTKnUBiJRM?feature=share Episode Summary This week, the Distance NERDing crew dives headfirst into Marvel and DC chaos with one undeniable casualty: New Jersey. We break down Avengers: Doomsday rumors, Magneto allegedly nuking the Garden State, traumatized multiversal X-Men, and Steve Rogers accidentally Barry-Allen’ing the MCU. Over in DC land, Supergirl swaps composers, Paradise Lost gets benched, Wonder Woman gets the spotlight back, and Junkie XL inspires… musical boners. Expect spoilers, speculation, laughter, and one state catching relentless strays. ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics 00:00 – Live show warning & chaotic intros 02:50 – What’s on deck this week 04:55 – Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 plans 08:00 – Magneto destroys New Jersey (allegedly… repeatedly) 12:00 – Avengers: Doomsday multiversal trauma & X-Men vs Avengers 15:00 – Steve Rogers, Loki, Doom, and timeline guilt 19:50 – Peggy Carter rumors & Doom’s “greater good” 23:45 – DC Watchtower begins 24:40 – Supergirl swaps Ramin Djawadi for Junkie XL 31:30 – Paradise Lost shelved, Wonder Woman reboot discussion ⸻ 💡 Key Takeaways • Marvel is betting big on Daredevil long-term • Magneto vs New Jersey is the MCU’s new running gag • Avengers: Doomsday may be fueled by multiversal PTSD • Steve Rogers might be the MCU’s Barry Allen • DC is refocusing hard on Wonder Woman • Junkie XL brings heavier, louder vibes to Supergirl ⸻ 💬 Best Bits & Quotes • “Avengers Doomsday hits theaters everywhere… except New Jersey.” • “This is why we need the Sokovia Accords.” • “Steve Rogers is the Barry Allen of the MCU.” • “The music was never the problem.” • “Musical boners. That’s why Junkie XL is here.” ⸻ 📣 Call to Action Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share the episode everywhere you nerd out using #DistanceNERDing. The algorithm demands tribute. ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: https://DistanceNERDing.com 🛍️ Merch: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch ⚡ Dubby Energy – Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network – https://GFpods.com ⸻ 📲 Follow Us 📘 Facebook | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🧵 Threads | 🐦 Twitter/X | 🌌 Bluesky | 💬 Discord 👉 @DistanceNERDing everywhere ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Got a hot take, wild theory, or nerdy question? Drop it in the comments, Discord, or tag us on social. You might fuel the next episode. ⸻ Apple Podcast Tags: comics, pop culture, Marvel, DC, superheroes, nerd podcast, geek culture, movie news, TV news, fandom

🛒 NEW MERCH ALERT: Rep your nerd pride 👉 www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/SYDuzhccyhs?feature=share ⸻ 🎧 Episode Summary Awards season crashes headfirst into peak nerd chaos as the NERDs break down Oscar buzz, superhero rumors, and multiverse-sized speculation. From Deadpool potentially dodging the MCU spotlight, to Aaron Pierre’s dreamy-eyed Black Panther buzz, to Daredevil playing heartbeat hide-and-seek with Foggy Nelson, this episode is wall-to-wall geekery. Toss in Spider-Man death rumors, Lobo revving into the DCU, and an orc with an itchy ass in a D&D campaign, and congrats, you’ve got a winning episode. 🏆🤓 ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics • 00:00 – Live show warning & chaotic intro • 03:00 – On Deck: Oscars, Star Trek shakeups & Marvel madness • 05:00 – Deadpool, X-Force & Secret Wars speculation • 08:00 – Aaron Pierre as Black Panther? Yes please • 12:45 – Daredevil Born Again S2 trailer breakdown • 19:30 – Spider-Man death rumors & Miles Morales talk • 25:20 – DC Watchtower: Supergirl & Lobo revealed • 33:15 – One-Shot Headlines (Pratt, Star Trek, Voltron, Bond) • 44:00 – Star Wars future with Rey Skywalker • 30:00+ – D&D chaos, goblins, and legendary ass-scratching lore ⸻ 🧠 Key Takeaways • Deadpool may thrive better in his own chaotic corner of the MCU • Aaron Pierre as Black Panther could honor Chadwick while evolving the role • Daredevil fans should prepare for emotional damage • Spider-Man’s future may swing toward Miles Morales • Jason Momoa was born to play Lobo • Never let an orc roll dice first ⸻ 💬 Quotes of the Episode • “Marvel Jesus… but in his own universe.” • “You don’t get Jason Momoa and do a one-and-done.” • “Tiefling… scratch my ass.” • “Andrew Garfield taught us it’s okay to lie to the media.” ⸻ 📣 Call to Action Love the chaos? ⭐ Subscribe, rate, and review the show 📢 Share the episode using #DistanceNERDing 🤘 Help us keep the nerd signal loud ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy – Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network – GFpods.com ⸻ 👾 Follow Us • YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, Bluesky: @DistanceNERDing • Discord: Link in description. Come yell about comics with us. ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Got a hot take, theory, or unhinged question? Drop it in the comments, Discord, or socials and you might hear it on a future episode. ⸻ Apple Podcasts Tags: Distance Nerding, pop culture podcast, geek news, nerd culture, Marvel podcast, DC podcast, Star Wars podcast, Oscars 2026, comic book news, superhero rumors, movie news, fandom podcast

🔥 WATCH THE FULL VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/live/RT19ZgAHjR4?si=RYZdml9D6mJ0Vetc 🛒 REP THE SHOW – OFFICIAL DISTANCE NERDING MERCH https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch ⸻ 🎧 Episode Summary Taco Tuesday gets dangerously nerdy as the crew dives headfirst into Marvel, DC, and Star Wars chaos. From Jessica Jones’ MCU return and Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 hype, to Marvel teasers casually pulling over a billion views, this episode spirals into multiversal speculation fast. The Russos may be playing 4D chess with Endgame timestamps, Mister Miracle officially joins the DCU, and James Gunn politely tells Batman fans to wait their damn turn. Then Lucasfilm drops the big one: Darth Vader, Luke, Leia, and Han are invading Disneyland, breaking Galaxy’s Edge out of sequel-only jail. Add Ryan Hurst becoming Kratos, Hans Zimmer waving his musical wand at Harry Potter, and several deeply unserious jokes about Fruitopia, kink shaming, and Sam Rockwell dancing, and you’ve got a full-blown nerd buffet  . ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics • 00:00 Live show warning & chaos intro • 04:30 Jessica Jones returns in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 • 09:00 Marvel teasers hit 1 BILLION views • 12:40 Avengers: Doomsday, Super Bowl trailer hype • 14:00 WWII Avengers set photos & Captain America theories • 21:00 Russo Brothers hiding Endgame clues in teasers • 27:00 Mister Miracle confirmed canon in the DCU • 32:00 Batman: The Brave and the Bold delayed (again) • 38:00 Headlines Rapid Fire • 41:00 Ryan Hurst cast as Kratos in God of War • 47:00 Hans Zimmer scoring Harry Potter HBO series • 55:00 Galaxy’s Edge adds Vader, Luke, Leia & Han ⸻ 🧠 Key Takeaways • Jessica Jones is fully integrated into the MCU, not just a cameo   • Marvel’s teaser strategy is optimized for short-form domination • Avengers: Doomsday may directly confront Endgame’s consequences • Mister Miracle brings Darkseid and the New Gods into DCU canon • Batman will arrive… eventually… probably • Disneyland finally embraces multiple Star Wars eras ⸻ 💬 Quotes of the Episode • “They’re short king teasers and they’re doing fine with a billion views.” • “We don’t kink shame. We kink inform.” • “That pause between nerd and together…” • “Fruitopia, but a zoo.” ⸻ 📣 Call to Action If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your fellow nerds using #DistanceNERDing. Help us spread the nerd gospel across the multiverse. ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: https://DistanceNERDing.com 🛒 Merch: https://www.streamlabs.com/distancenerding/merch ⚡ Dubby Energy: Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Geek Freaks Network: https://GFpods.com ⸻ 📱 Follow Us • YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, Twitter/X, Bluesky: @DistanceNERDing Follow, comment, meme responsibly. ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Got a theory hotter than Mustafar or a topic you want us to tackle? Send your questions and ideas via social media or through DistanceNERDing.com. ⸻ Apple Podcast Tags: Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Nerd Podcast, Geek Culture, Pop Culture News, Disney Plus, MCU, Lucasfilm, Comic Book Podcast, Nerd News ⸻

🧠 Episode Summary This live-recorded chapter of Distance NERDing goes full multiverse chaos as the crew breaks down Marvel, DC, and everything in between with tacos in their bellies and zero chill in their hearts. We debate Joe Keery’s possible MCU future, pour one out for Blade (again), and officially coin the term “Hot Topic Avengers” for the goth side of the superhero universe. Doctor Doom is apparently running a multiversal daycare, Wakanda’s future looks spicy, and Sebastian Stan might be collecting comic book characters like Infinity Stones. Add in surprise Disney casting, DC rumors, Netflix renewals, and enough jokes to make the algorithm blush, and you’ve got one of our nerdiest chapters yet. Yes, Doom goes “I tricked you.” No, we will not apologize. ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics • 00:00 – Live show warning & chaos calibration • 01:16 – What is Distance NERDing anyway? • 03:33 – Sponsor shoutouts & what’s on deck • 04:02 – 📰 Straight From J. Jonah (Marvel News) • 05:00 – Joe Keery to Marvel? Harry Osborn vs Nova • 07:51 – Blade reboot woes & Midnight Suns hopes • 11:33 – “Hot Topic Avengers” is born • 12:20 – Black Panther 3 rumors & Wakanda’s future • 18:16 – Avengers: Doomsday theories & Doom’s plan • 24:00 – Doom, kids, family, and multiversal trauma • 32:00 – 👀 Watching the Watchtower (DC News) • 32:30 – Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent? • 38:40 – Wonder Woman rumors in the DCU • 43:00 – ⚡ Nerd Headlines One-Shots • 47:00 – The Witcher chaos & Geralt multiverse jokes • 52:00 – Tangled casting & Hot Gothel energy • 53:20 – Geek Freaks Network shoutout ⸻ 🔑 Key Takeaways • Joe Keery feels dangerously right for Harry Osborn • Blade may thrive better as part of Midnight Suns • “Hot Topic Avengers” is now canon (to us) • Wakanda’s story is far from over post-Secret Wars • Doctor Doom manipulating families is way scarier than punching • Sebastian Stan might secretly be the center of all fandoms • Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel? Absolutely unhinged perfection ⸻ 💬 Best Quotes • “They’re not Dark Avengers… they’re Hot Topic Avengers.” • “I tricked you!” – Doctor Doom, probably • “Goth Avengers. Let’s just call it what it is.” • “Every major Marvel event traces back to Bucky.” • “Geralt has a new face. Deal with it.” ⸻ 📣 Call to Action If you laughed, learned, or yelled at your speaker, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode everywhere you nerd out. Tag us using #DistanceNERDing so we can see it, repost it, and absolutely judge your hot takes. ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy – Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network – GFpods.com ⸻ 📱 Follow Us • Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube: @DistanceNerding • Twitter/X & Bluesky: @DistanceNerding Follow for clips, chaos, and breaking nerd news. ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Got a theory? A hot take? A wild casting idea we should absolutely argue about? Send us your questions or future episode topics on social or through DistanceNerding.com. ⸻ Apple Podcast Tags: Marvel, Avengers, Doctor Doom, Midnight Suns, Black Panther, Wakanda, DCU, Batman Part Two, Sebastian Stan, Harvey Dent, Nerd Podcast, Geek Culture, Pop Culture Podcast, Distance Nerding

 Episode Summary The Nerds are back and ringing in 2026 the only way they know how: loud, opinionated, slightly caffeinated, and deeply nerdy. In Chapter 257, the crew dives headfirst into Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday trailers, gets dangerously excited about comic-accurate X-Men, debates Netflix potentially speedrunning theatrical releases, and speculates wildly about The Batman Part II casting chaos. Along the way, we invent cocktail lore (Talk Nerdy To Me 🍸), mourn Susie Poo, mock conspiracy theories harder than Mephisto fans in 2021, and officially plant our hype flags for everything coming in 2026. This episode has rumors, laughs, and at least one comparison to Barbenheimer that absolutely got out of hand. ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics • 00:00 – Live show warning & chaos calibration • 01:30 – New Year catch-up & the Talk Nerdy To Me cocktail • 06:45 – Marvel News: Avengers Doomsday trailers breakdown • 10:30 – X-Men hype, comic accuracy, and blown-up mansions • 14:00 – MCU Rumor Roundup (Mobius, Pepper Potts, Star-Lord) • 22:45 – DC Watchtower: Sebastian Stan & The Batman Part II • 29:00 – Netflix Headlines: Emily in Paris & algorithms • 32:00 – Stranger Things, Susie Poo, and Conformity Gate • 40:40 – Netflix vs Theaters: 17-day window debate • 52:00 – 2026 Preview: Movies, shows, and maximum hype ⸻ 🧠 Key Takeaways • Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be a family-centric multiversal chaos machine • The X-Men trailer is the most comic-accurate thing Marvel’s done in years • Sebastian Stan in DC could mean Hush, Harvey Dent, or beautiful chaos • Netflix’s rumored 17-day theatrical window could change everything • Conspiracy theories are fun… until they become Conformity Gate • 2026 is stacked and our hype calendars are already full ⸻ 💬 Quotes of the Episode • “The X-Mansion is like the Enterprise. It exists to be destroyed.” • “This is Mephisto all over again.” • “Game of Thrones is a family show. A very messed-up family.” • “We are Barbenheiming Doomsday and Dune.” ⸻ 🔔 Call to Action Love the chaos? Subscribe, rate, and review the show on your favorite podcast app and share this episode using #DistanceNERDing. Five stars help more nerds find their people ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🌐 Visit: DistanceNERDing.com ⚡ Dubby Energy – Use code NERDING10 for 10% off 💥 Proud partner of the Geek Freaks Network – GFpods.com ⸻ 👥 Follow Us 📘 Facebook | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🧵 Threads | 🦋 Bluesky | 🐦 Twitter/X | 💬 Discord 👉 @DistanceNERDing everywhere ⸻ ❓ Listener Questions Got a theory, a hot take, or a wild 2026 prediction? Drop your questions in our Discord or tag us on social media and we might feature it in a future episode. ⸻ Apple Podcasts Tags: pop culture, nerd podcast, marvel news, dc comics, avengers doomsday, x-men, batman part two, netflix news, stranger things, movie rumors, geek culture, fandom podcast