Knerds Around A Table

Episode 178 - Avenger Endgame Review

May 01, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio for this giant sized review. Here it is, the big finale for the Infinity Saga (I don't care what Kevin Feige says about Far From Home). Does this 3 hour film hold up to 11 years of anticipation? Or did Thanos's snap kill the MCU's momentum? Spoiler Alert!!! News topics for this week include: New Batman actor; Halo; Tim Drake's new name; Godzilla v Kong; Dole Whip; Star Wars Episode IX and beyond; Game of Thrones; Cobra Kai; The Mandalorian; Horizon Zer...

Episode 177 - Anime Boston 2019

April 24, 2019 00:00 - 2 hours - 57.7 MB

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio for this super sized episode reviewing Anime Boston 2019. One of the biggest anime conventions on the East Coast, hear what new and exciting things we can expect from some of the biggest names in the biz. Some of topics discussed are: Penguin Highway; Attack on Titan; Gundam; Eleven Arts; Funimation; Aniplex; Cruchyroll; Gkids; Studio Ghibli; Perfect Blue; Sunrise Studios

Episode 176 - Shazam!

April 11, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio to review the new DCEU movie, Shazam! Listen to see what the Knerds think of DC's own (formerly) Captain Marvel. News topics include: John Wick 3; Netflix's Cowboy Bebop; Dark Tower Amazon series; Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2; Supernatural ending; Dora the Explorer; The Eternals and Angelina Jolie; Space Jam 2's Sonequa Martin-Green; Borderlands 3; Disney Park bans; Stargirl; Gundam v Hello Kitty (yes really); Ghostbusters; Arrow's cancelation...

Episode 175 - Captain Marvel Review

March 21, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Nicholas Wyman, Tyler Ray and Justin Ykema in studio for our review of the newest edition to the MCU... Captain Marvel. Does Brie Larson hold her own in Marvel's first female lead film? Or does this women empowering milestone fall flat? Lots of news today as well including; Alex Trebek; Arrow cancellation; Nintendo VR; PS4 Remote Play; Star Trek: Destiny; Critical Role's Kickstarter; Netflix's Daredevil; Disney+; Galaxy's Edge release date; Wrath: Aeon of Ruin; Cobra Kai Season 2; EA @ E3...

Episode 174 - In Other News

March 06, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 38.7 MB

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio for today's news heavy episode. News topics today include: live action Sonic; Detective Pikachu; Pokemon Sword and Shield; Morbius; Sherlock Holmes 3; NOS4A2; Luke Perry and 90210; The Batman; Johnny Depp's lawsuit; PS Vita; a discless Xbox One; One Punchman Season 2; Jessica Jones; Rambo: Last Blood; Kingdom Hearts 3 DLC; Suicide Squad; Godzilla vs Kong; Disney-Fox merger; Titans; Hellboy reboot; Guardians 3 (again); and here Tyler's take on the Flat ...

Knerd Rewind - Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue

February 27, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MB

This is our monthly podcast series where we take a look back at a decade or older knerd media. In this episode we review the Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue. On our panel we have Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray.

Episode 173 - Alita: Battle Angel Review

February 20, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio to review James Cameron's and Robert Rodriguez adaptation of the anime, Alita: Battle Angel. A movie 20 years in the making, will this collaboration on a 30 year old property live up to the hype? News topics include: Avengers: Endgame; The Karate Kid; Disney+; Guardians of the Galaxy 3; Terminator: Dark Fate; Into the Spiderverse; Aladdin; Marvel Animated Hulu Universe (MAHU maybe?); Frozen 2; The Mandalorian; Pirates of the Caribbean reboot; Dune; Sc...

Episode 172 - Kingdom Hearts First Impressions

February 06, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio. Both of the Knerds have started the newest Kingdom Hearts game. Find out what they think of this beloved, but oft confusing title. Lots of news today. Topics include: Avengers: Endgame trailer; a Halo Themepark; Liam Neeson; Modern Family; Dragonball Super: Broly; Guardians 3; Nintendo Switch/Xbox Live; Machinima; Hobbs & Shaw; THE Suicide Squad; Rocksteady Games; Zombieland 2; Universal's Monsters; Birds of Prey; Morbius; Black Widow; Star Wars land; ...

Knerds Rewind - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

January 18, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MB

This is our monthly podcast series where we take a look back at a decade or older knerd media. In this episode we review the Monty Python and the Holy Grail. On our panel we have Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray.

Episode 171 - The Knolie Awards

January 09, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray host the 2019 Knolie Awards. We give out awards for the best of 2018.

Episode 170 - Aquaman Review (No Spoilers)

January 02, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 34.2 MB

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray are in studio, and they are reviewing the newest DCEU movie: Aquaman. Does Jason Momoa and James Wan carry this fish talking, orange and green wearing, trident wielding super hero to new heights? Or are they left in the kiddie pool? News Topics include: Stranger Things; Souja Boy's game console; Rogue One's spin off series; Zombieland 2; Wolverine in Endgame??; Zelda; Grover dropping F-Bombs; the MCU; and AMC's movie pass

Episode 169 - Spider-Man Into the Spider Verse Review

December 24, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio this week. On this episode, the Knerds review Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse. This stylistic animated take on the Miles Morales Spidey is a big departure for the Sony Spideyverse. Do they pull it off??? News topics this week include: The Mandalorian; Onward; Pixar; Marvel Nexflix; D&D; NES/SNES Classics; Inky Pen; Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance; Fortnite!; Penny Marshall; Hellboy; Aladdin; the Uncharted Film; Adam McKay and Guardians 3; MiB: Inte...

Knerds Rewind - The Star Wars Holiday Special

December 15, 2018 00:00 - 23 minutes - 10.5 MB

This is our monthly podcast series where we take a look back at a decade or older knerd media. In this episode we review the Star Wars Holiday Special. On our panel we have Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray.

Episode 168 - Ralph Breaks the Internet Review

December 12, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio this week to review the newest Pixar film and sequel to the best (fake) video game movie; Ralph Breaks the Internet. Can Disney/Pixar recapture the magic of the first film? Other news topics include: The Mandalorian; Galaxy's Edge; Captain Marvel; Far From Home; Avengers: Endgame; Shang-Chi; Daredevil; Disney Live Action Remakes; Aquaman; Batman Video Games; Live Action Cowboy Bebop; Nintendo; Pokemon; Playstation; Sonic and Firefly

Episode 167 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Review

November 21, 2018 00:00 - 2 hours - 57.6 MB

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio for two big reviews on this episode. We review Daredevil season 3 and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. After the lackluster (and eventual cancellation of Iron Fist and Luke Cage) what do the Knerd think of the newest season of the first defender? And is Newt Scamander able to hold up to the Harry Potter legacy? Is Johnny Depp scarier than Voldemort? News topics include: Nintendo Land; Disney+; Kingdom Hearts; Supergirl; PS5; Dumbo; Game of ...

Knerd Rewind - Watchmen

November 02, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MB

This is our monthly podcast series where we take a look back at a decade or older knerd media. In this episode we review the Watchmen comic. On our panel we have Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray.

Episode 166 - Venom Review

October 17, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio today for our review of the non-MCU Marvel film(?) Venom. Will the Lethal Protector live up to audience score of 88%, or do the critics have it right? In the news we have Henry Cavill's Superman; Rockstar and Red Dead 2; Pennyworth; Robb Stark as James Bond; so much Avengers 4 and MCU news including Brie Larsons's Captain Marvel; Iron Fist; the Office; Aladdin; Chuck Wendig; Squadron 42; Star Wars; Glass; Batwoman; Toys R Us; and James Gunn and Suicide Sq...

Knerd Rewind - The Transformers the Movie

October 12, 2018 00:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

This is our monthly podcast series where we take a look back at a decade or older knerd media. In this episode we review the Transformers Movie. On our panel we have Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray.

Episode 165 - Revenge of the Knerd's News

October 05, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio. It's an all news episode today, where the knerds recap the comings and goings of all things nerdy. Topics include: Mega Man Movie; Nintendo Switch; The Mandalorian; Star Wars; Rambo; Harry Potter; Into the Spiderverse; Neil Gaiman; the Wheel of Time; Venom; Hellboy; Fox; Marvel; Daredevil; Toy Story 4; Holmes and Watson; Playstation Classic; The Room; Telltale; and Space Jam 2

Episode 164 - Most Important Pop Culture Moments of the Last 10 Years

September 19, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Nick Wyman, Tyler Ray and Justin Ykema in studio. On this episode they Knerds are reviewing a list of the Top 100 Most Important Pop Culture Moments of the Past 10 Years as posted by Gizmodo. Listen as they highlight the list and give their thoughts and opinions. Little bit of a change up on the news.... Justin is running the newsroom. Will Tyler love it or hate it? Some topics include: the Captain Marvel trailer; Duck Hunt; Zack Snyder; Sesame Street; Avatar the Last Airbender; Joaqui...

Episode 163 - Spoiler Alert

September 07, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Nicholas Wyman, Tyler Ray and Justin Ykema in studio. On today's episode we talk all about spoilers and things that have been spoiled for us. So this is your official **Spoiler Alert** News topics include: The Predator; Olivia Munn; Captain Marvel; Burt Reynolds; Star Wars Land; Quentin Tarantino; Ariana Grande; DC Universe; Xbox All Access; Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3; Episode IX; Pokemon Go; and Action Comics #1002

Knerd Rewind - FLCL (Fooly Cooly)

September 07, 2018 00:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MB

Our new monthly podcast series where we take a look back at a decade or older knerd media. In our first episode we review the original FLCL series in preparation for the new season. On our panel we have Nick Wyman, Tyler Ray and Justin Ykema.

Episode 162 - Questionable Mail Bag

August 22, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

Nicholas Wyman, Tyler Ray and Justin Ykema in studio, and today we go through our listener mail and answer some questions. News topics include: Chris Hardwick; Lego; Ruby Rose as Batwoman; Charlie's Angels; the new Universal Park; Star Wars IX; James Gunn; Movie Pass; Star Trek; Zelda; NES and SNES minis; and the Mighty Ducks

Episode 161 - Knerd Card Revoked

July 25, 2018 02:01 - 1 hour - 131 MB

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio. Today, the knerds talk about things that could cause their nerd card to revoked. Items include movies they haven't seen, games they haven't played, and general nerdy things they don't like. Brace yourself for this one! News items include: James Gunn; SDCC; DC Universe; Zombieland 2; Aquaman; Titans; and Power Rangers

Episode 160 - Jurassic World 2 & Ant-Man 2 Review

July 18, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio reviewing Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom & Ant-Man & The Wasp. News topics today include: Aquaman; Spiderman: Far From Home; Nathan Fillion/Drake; Marvel What If?; Rugrats; Titans; Bill & Ted 3; Zombieland 2; Bill Murray; Joss Whedon; The Joker; Steve Ditko; Spawn; Morbius; and Watchmen

Episode 159 - News and Reviews

June 27, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 37.8 MB

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio. In addition to a brief review on Incredibles 2 (spoiler alert) the Knerds go through a mess of news including: Chris Hardwick; Batman; Beyond Good and Evil/Hit RECord; FF7 Remake; Spiderman: Far From Home; Marvel; the Star Wars: Last Jedi Remake; Star Trek; TMNT; and Terminator

Episode 158 - E3's Greatest Hits

June 14, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio. Its our big E3 2018 breakdown! Listen to us as we go through each conference and review the games and announcements we liked the best. News topics for today include: Predator; Comcast/Fox; Into the Spiderverse; Dumbo; Adam's Family; Bumblebee; Bill and Ted 3; and Spawn

Episode 157 - Review of Solo: A Star Wars Story

May 30, 2018 00:54 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Join Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio for our review of the newest Star Wars movie, Solo: A Star Wars Story. Could this be the best prequel??? Also, here the Knerds discuss ABC's surprise cancelling of the Roseanne reboot, and as always we have our Knerd News. Topics include: PS One; A Boba Fett spinoff; Transformers 7; PS Vita; Comcast/Disney/Fox; Deadpool 2; Watchmen; Shazam; Jet Li; Lego Movie 2; John Wick 3; Thundercats; She-Ra and It Chapter 2

Episode 156 - Deadpool 2 Review

May 26, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 37.6 MB

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray are in studio for our review of the newest non-MCU Marvel movie; Deadpool 2. News items include: Infinity War; Arrested Development; Rambo; Comcast, Fox and Disney; Bill and Ted 3; Movie Pass (of course); Universal Studios; Star Wars and Man of Steel 2.

Episode 155 - Infinity War Review

May 02, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Nick Wyman, Tyler Ray and Justin Ykema are in studio. Listen as they discuss and break down Avengers: Infinity War in a spoiler filled review. News topics include: Allison Mack; Arrested Development; Atari; Dragon Ball Super; Star Wars Resistance; Nintendo; Studio Ghibli; Steven Spielberg

Studio Ghibli Knerd Bite - Ghibli Ranking

April 20, 2018 00:00 - 19 minutes - 8.79 MB

In the final Ghibli Knerd Bite episode we discuss our ranking of all of the Studio Ghibli movies. Hosts: Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray.

Studio Ghibli Knerd Bite - When Marnie Was There

April 16, 2018 00:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB

The 22nd of our Ghibli Knerd bite series we discuss When Marnie Was There. Hosts: Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray.

Episode 154 - Ranking the MCU

April 15, 2018 04:55 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Nick Wyman, Tyler Ray and Justin Ykema in studio giving their Knerdfinitive ranking of all 18 of the MCU movies. Other topics include the new God of War game, Isao Takahata, Dwayne Johnson, Universal Studios and the new Lord of the Rings Amazon series

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