My Public Life as an American Nerd Podcast
148 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to Season SEVEN! My Public Life as an American Nerd is a weekly show that covers all topics in the world of entertainment! Host Kevin Hoskinson will you leave walking away with your fill of movie news, TV news, Cartoon or Animation news, Comic Book news, and a toy of the week.
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Episodes
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #013: The Nickish Returneth
July 10, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBWelcome to the midseason finale! Kevin, Elijah, and Christian are joined by their good friend Nickish. They chat about "A Quiet Place Day One," "Maxxxine," "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," and "Horizon: An American Saga" Chapter One. They also discuss their favorite things from 2024 so far, what they're looking forward to this summer, and spill the tea on more Kendrick Lamar and Drake drama. Sit back and enjoy the show!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #012: Something New
July 03, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Eli dive deep into the new Hellboy trailer, share the latest Anime news, dissect the DC TV updates, and unpack the anticipation surrounding The Bear Season 3. Tune in for an episode packed with entertainment updates, insights, and much more.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #011: Rant But Never Rave
June 26, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBGet ready! This week's show is going to be filled with rants as Kevin, Eli, and Christian discuss camping and The Donner Party, share new details about Universal Studios Florida's Dark Universe area at Epic Universe, talk about Spaceballs 2 starring Josh Gad, give updates on Taika Waititi's latest projects, and of course, discuss our favorite hip hop artist, Kendrick Lamar. It's going to be a fun time, so hit that play button!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #010: Triumph of the Nerds
June 19, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBAfter Christian recaps a wild and rage filled Friday night, Kevin, Christian and Eli dive head first into the emotional wrecking ball that is Inside Out 2, along with a special cameo by Kevin's daughter! We then talk about movie news including Blade losing another director and rumored directors for another MCU project. We then close it out by talking about Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, a feature film version of the popular anime!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #009: Movies and The Galactic Starcruiser
June 10, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes - 45.4 MBThis week, the whole crew is back, and they delve into discussions about the latest happenings. They cover topics such as the new and unique Lego movie, "Bad Boys: Ride Or Die," and "The Acolyte," and much more. Additionally, the team shares their thoughts on a captivating video by YouTube sensation Jenny Nicholson, which sheds light on the shortcomings of The Galactic Starcruiser.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #008: From Eminem to Artificial Intelligence
June 05, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week, Kevin and Elijah delve into the latest happenings in entertainment. They explore the thrilling world of Venom: The Last Dance, dive into the exciting updates on a cutting-edge artificial intelligence streaming service, dissect Eminem's powerful new single, and uncover even more captivating topics.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #007: Make My Millennia
May 30, 2024 08:00 - 45.2 MBIn this episode, Kevin, Christian, and Elijah discuss "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." They also discuss some comments made by Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and a recent interview with George Lucas at Cannes. Additionally, they cover news about "Beetlejuice 2," "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," and other movie updates.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #006: Ride or Die
May 22, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThis week, Elijah and Kevin review The Strangers Chapter One! Then Kevin, Christian, and Eli talk about theater etiquette, Assassins Creed Shadows, the upcoming Bad Boys: Ride Or Die and much more. Elijah then closes out the episode with a rundown of anime news.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #005: Blockbusters
May 15, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 46 MBThis week, Christian dives in and gives us an update on the Kendrick Lamar and Drake drama. After that talk about Incubus rerecording one of their classic albums before diving into movie news including Fantastic Four casting, a new Lord Of The Rings Movie, Disney and WB joining forces on a streaming package and much more. Then Kevin reveals his most anticipated film of the summer behind Deadpool and Wolverine and he's ashamed to admit it. It's a good time.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #004: Break it Down
May 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn this episode, Kevin, Eli, and Christian begin by discussing some recent personal events in their lives. They then move on to talk about Giancarlo Esposito's addition to the MCU, the recent controversy surrounding Dwayne Johnson, the new trailer for Mufasa, and other topics before Christian delves into the ongoing conflict between Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #003: May the 4th Be With You
May 01, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this special "May The Fourth" edition, Kevin and Elijah discuss their favorite moments from the Star Wars franchise. Prior to that, Kevin shares his experience at C2E2 in Chicago. They also touch on the topics of "Late Night With The Devil" and "Abigail."
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #002: Made Fresh
April 24, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBThis week, Kevin, Eli, and Christian will be discussing the backlash from the original crew of The Blair Witch Project regarding the upcoming Blumhouse films. They will also talk about the new M. Night Shyamalan film "Trap," Disneyland Forward, and Christian reviews the first two episodes of Fallout!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #8 #001: Remember It
April 17, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBMy Public Life as an American Nerd is back with a new season! This week on the Season Eight premiere, Returning host Kevin Hoskinson, Kevin Hoskinson, and Christian Nacorda play catch up and talk about new movies coming our way, Joker: Folie à Deux, An R Rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and then get into some deep talk about the X-Men 97 Cartoon on Disney+!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #026: Makes the Scenes
January 17, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 40.5 MBWelcome to the season finale! In it, Christian, Eli and Kevin discuss Alan Wake 2, and Digital Media vs. Physical. Then they dive into movie news concerning the new Exorcist film, Top Gun 3, Johnathan Majors and much more!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #025: Cultivate Their Love For All Things Nerdy
January 10, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this week's episode, Kevin, Christian, and Eli enter their aspirations for 2024. They share their individual goals and discuss how they plan to cultivate their love for all things nerdy. They explore various ways to stay engaged with their passions and interests, from books to movies to video games. It's an insightful and fascinating discussion that sheds light on the importance of setting goals and staying true to one's unique hobbies and pursuits.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #024: Great Scott!
January 03, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this episode, Kevin, Eli, Christian, and their good friend Nickish kick off the New Year by looking back at 2023. Everything from an Avenger getting run over by a snow plow to Brittany Spears, UFOs, Barbenheimer, and more!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #023: 2023 in Review
December 27, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this week's episode, Kevin, Christian, and Eli hit the ground running, jump into the world of entertainment, and share their favorites from the vast array of movies and media released in 2023.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #022: This, That, and Everything in Between
December 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis week, Kevin and Christian delve into a variety of interesting topics. First, they share their thoughts on fitness and mental health, discussing the importance of taking care of both your physical and mental well-being. Then, they switch gears and dive into the world of Christmas movies, offering some of their favorites and discussing what makes a great holiday film. Finally, they take a moment to pay tribute to two beloved television icons who recently passed away.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #021: Here Comes the Game
December 13, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 45.4 MBIn this week's episode, Kevin, Christian, and Eli discuss the gripping world of video games as they discuss the highly anticipated Game Awards, new game trailers that have recently hit the web, as well as the latest news from the Star Wars and DC universes and much more!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #020: Kevin and The Kid Return
December 06, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this week's episode, Kevin and his son Eli delve into the exciting world of entertainment. They share their thoughts on the latest movie release, Godzilla Minus One, and discuss the highly anticipated trailer for Godzilla x Kong: New Empire. Additionally, they analyze the new trailer for the upcoming video game, GTA 6, and much more!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #019: The Movies, The technology, and The Nerds
November 29, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIn the latest episode, Kevin, Christian, and Eli delve into the world of cinema by reviewing two new movies, Thanksgiving and Wish. After that, they take a deep dive into the evolution of technology and its progress since the inception of humanity. The episode promises to be an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on the impact of technology on our lives as nerds.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #018: It's my Bag, Baby!
November 22, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 37.4 MBGet ready for an exciting new episode featuring Christian, Eli, and Kevin as they delve into various topics, including the latest box office news, The Marvels and Blue Beetle updates, and juicy casting rumors. With their insightful commentary and witty banter, this promises to be a must-listen for all entertainment enthusiasts.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #017: Animania - Part Two
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 48.2 MBWelcome to Animania Part Two, Sort of! Christian, Eli, and Kevin are joined by Skye to talk about voice acting in animated films. They also talk about the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, the importance of Unions in Hollywood, and The Video Game Awards.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #016: Animania - Part One
November 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBIn this episode, Christian, Eli and Kevin are joined by Brandon Treadway from The Cinemast Podcast and our friend Skye as they discuss the evolution of animation and the year in animation so far. From The Super Mario Bros. movie to TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, we talk about the range of current animated films while discussing years past. The conversation was so big that it required us to make it part one of two. We will be recording part two next week. And a possible part three with a very special gu...
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #015: Going to Find You
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBThis week, Kevin is joined by Eli Hoskinson and Christian Nacorda to discuss pop culture topics such as Five Nights At Freddy's, the passing of Matthew Perry, and some upcoming release date changes from Hollywood.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #014: The Might Midseason Return
October 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBIn our latest episode, Christian, Eli, and Kevin delve into some fascinating topics. They start off by discussing the much-anticipated reunion of the legendary rock band Blink-182 and what fans can expect from their upcoming shows. They also talk about Taylor Swift's box office success and how she is dominating the music and movie industries. Moving on, we share our thoughts on the upcoming movie adaptation of "Killers of the Flower Moon" and discuss the potential length of the film. Join us ...
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #013: Barbenheimer
July 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBHere's the midseason finale! In it, Kevin is joined by Christian, Yam, and Nickish, and they talk about Barbenheimer! They also break down the box office and discuss some new trailers that dropped!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #012: Show Me the Money
July 19, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBHere we go with another new episode! In it, Kevin and Christian dive head-first into the SAG-AFTRA strike. Then discuss why it's happening, what it means for the future, and how we can all help. Plus, talk about the weekend, the box office, The Bear, and some Disney Park news!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #011: Don't Miss the Magic
July 12, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week, Kevin, Christian, and Yam discuss Deadpool 3 rumors and what horror video games should be adapted by Blumhouse/Atomic Monster after FNAF. Then they take a deep dive into Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny before Christian gives a spoiler-free review of Joy Ride.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #010: A Talking Yam
July 05, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 42.5 MBHere comes a new episode! In it, Kevin is joined by Yam, and they talk about Nimona and Pixar's Elemental before moving on to the films releasing in July and which ones we are excited for. There are also fun rants about Doctor Who, Indiana Jones, and camping.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #009: Audio Gold
June 28, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 41.9 MBHere comes a new episode! In it, Kevin and Christian talk about Spider-Verse behind-the-scenes drama and studios skipping out on SDCC 2023 before digging into the IGN list of the top 25 action films of all time!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #008: Not A Flashpoint
June 21, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MBThe new episode is here! This week Kevin and Eli sit down and discuss a bunch of films at the box office, like Indiana Jones, and problems with Pixar and their Elementals. Then they get into a trailer for Kraven the Hunter, ponder the future of DCCU, and get into the main topic of the week, Ezra Miller and Michael Keaton's The Flash. , Remember, stay nerdy!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #007: Ubisoft and the Box Office
June 14, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 41.9 MBHere is the new episode of the show! In it, Kevin and Elijah talk about the Ubisoft game showcase and much more! They also talk about box office results for the weekend.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #006: Across the Nerd-Verse
June 07, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 44.2 MBWelcome to a new episode! In this one, Kevin, Christian, and Eli (along with a special appearance by my daughter Ellie) talk about The Little Mermaid and Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #005: Turtle Tracks
May 31, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBNew episode! In it, Kevin, Christian, and Eli break down the week's entertainment news. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are scoring the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Gollum video game disastrous launch, and much more!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #004: Kevin and The Kid
May 24, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 41.4 MBNew Episode! In it, Kevin and Eli discuss Dungeons and Dragons and Air, before moving on to Disney+ removing content and other Disney adjacent news.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #003: The Kid and I
May 17, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 41.3 MBYou all ready for a new episode? In it, Elijah joins Kevin and they talk Superman movie rumors, anime, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Still: A Michael J Fox Movie and much more.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #002: Once More With Feeling
May 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBA new episode is here! In it, Kevin makes Christian an honorary co-host of the show, delves into the surprising Writers Guild of America strike, and then talks about Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3., along with some James Gun Chat
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #7 #001: Hot Off the Griddle
May 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBMy Public Life as an American Nerd is back with a whole new season! This week on the Season Seven premiere, Returning host Kevin Hoskinson, Christian Nacorda, and guest Brandon Treadway talk about the top five things we have experienced so far in 2023. Whether it's a first-time watch of something made years ago or released this year, they break down the coolest things they have watched, read, played, or attended so far.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #6 #026: Super Season Six Finale
February 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBWelcome to the season finale! In it, Kevin, Christian, Nickish, and Yam break down the Oscar nominations and give our predictions and talk about some snubs. They also discuss more HBO Max DC show cancellations and talk a bit about the Razzies.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #6 #025: Good-Bye To Once Was
January 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBThis week, Kevin, Christian, and Yam say goodbye to Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Then they break down the week's movie news regarding many sequels and remakes. Then the trios discuss the first episode of The Last Of Us and whether or not it breaks the video game movie curse.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #6 #024: Nerds Assemble
January 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThe new episode is here! In it, Kevin and Christian are joined by returning guests Nickish and Yam and our favorite British nerd, Greig. The three D and D nerds break down the Wizards of the Coast drama, and Greig gives us a fascinating legal perspective on the whole thing. Then we dive into screen size (and if it really matters) and the films of legendary animator and filmmaker Don Bluth.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #6 #023: Fellowship of the Nerds
January 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBWelcome to an all-new My Public Life as an American Nerd, and we have a big one! Kevin and Christian are joined by Eli, Nickish, Yam, and our good friend Jeremiah Gagnon. They discuss The CW's Arrowverse in honor of The Flash premiering its final season next month. They also discuss the new Evil Dead Rise trailer, Avatar overtaking Top Gun: Maverick, and much more. So join in on the fun!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #6 #022: Shyamalan-Palooza
January 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week Kevin and Christian bring you a Shyamalan-Palooza! They discuss M. Night Shyamalan and his films in honor of his new movie, "Knock At The Cabin," releasing in February. The Dynamic Duo also talks about Netflix numbers, Box Office results, and the new Stan Lee documentary coming to Disney+!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #6 #021: End of the Year Spectacular
December 28, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 91.3 MBIn this week's episode, Kevin and Christian are joined by some great guests! They are joined by Brett Scott (Host of the Marvel+ podcast) and Nickish returns as well as our good friend Yam. They discuss the year in movies and TV based on comic books, we talk about the Fandango most anticipated films of 2023 survey and there's more DC talk. It is a great episode to end the year on!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #6 #020: Nickish
December 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn this week's episode, Christian, Eli, and Kevin are joined by special guest Nickish! They discuss AI Art, The Critics Choice Nominations, and then dive into the world of live-action anime adaptations, driven by Netflix announcing an adaptation of My Hero Academia!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #6 #019: A Cup of Cheer
December 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIn this episode, Kevin, Christian, and Elijah discuss our favorite wintertime and Christmas movies. They also discuss the big reveals at the Game Awards and more DC rumors and news!
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #6 #018: The Hundredth
December 07, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 44.4 MBWelcome to the 100th episode! Christian, Elijah join Kevin as they break down the big trailer releases this week, including The Super Mario Bros Movie, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, and Cocaine Bear. They also talk about some Disney park news and their thoughts on Wednesday and talk some box office news.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #6 #017: Strange, Strange World
November 30, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 42.6 MBKevin is joined by fellow nerd and the man known as the Godfather of Toys, Christian Nacorda, and this week they talk about Strange World and explore why it bombed at the box office. Then got into the news that Bob Iger returned after being away for a year to replace Bob Chapek as CEO of Disney, which landed them in a conversation about Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and a SPOILER-FREE review of Glass Onion and ended with end Andor.
Another Podcast That May or May Not Be Directed By James Cameron
November 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBOn this episode of My Public Life as an American Nerd, Kevin is joined by Christian Nacorda and a very special guest, all the way from London, Greig Hutcheson. They discuss James Wan and Jason Blum joining forces, the Black Panther box office, and all things James Cameron. Enjoy this fun episode!