TFD: Nerdcast
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsTFD: Nerdcast is the pinnacle of nerd-centric pop-culture podcasting. Pontificated by pudgy people named Zach and Chad.
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Episodes
Episode 429: Nostalgia Parody Boners
June 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBChad and Zach get down to business with rumors on the future of Batwoman, the current debacle between DC and Diamond Distributors, Hartley Sawyer's firing at the CW, some MCU rumors, some DCEU rumors, and a bit of X-Men talk as well!
Episode 428: The Nerd Barbarian King
June 02, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 48.6 MBThe Dudez gush about Joe Manganiello while talking Henry Cavill's return, lots on comic book related Ben Affleck rumors, a feel good story concerning Alita: Battle Angel, news on Lucifer, and rumors about Green Arrow, Daredevil, and other spicy meatballs!
Episode 427: Boba Fett Was A Clone
May 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBThe Dudez talk Rub Rose leaving Batwoman, who Timothy Olyphant might be on The Mandalorian, rumors about Daredevil and some other Marvel properties including Spider-Man, the idea that the Snyder Cut is actually happening and much more!
Episode 426: Dirty and Delicious
May 20, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 45.9 MBFuture pro wrestling tag team champions, Dirty and Delicious (aka Chad and Zach) clock in to discuss the latest nerd news and rumors. On the docket: rumors on Mera in Aquaman 2, tons of casting for The Mandalorian season 2, some rumors on Ahsoka Tano, Swamp Thing finds a new home, there's a new Star Trek show coming, some Alita: Battle Angel rumblings,and a ton of MCU rumors!
Episode 425: Ground Control to Major Tom Cruise
May 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBZach and Chad Zoom it up to talk all the latest news a rumors like Daredevil's spot in the MCU, who might star in the Borderlands movie, what Tom Cruise is doing with NASA, the possibility of more Henry Cavill Superman, another big screen Batman, The Rock's next project, and a bunch of other goodies!
Episode 424: A Perfect Storm of Stupid
May 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBZach and Chad talk rumors surrounding The Flash movie, a name for Sony's Spider-Man world, two rumored events the MCU is adapting, the backlash Universal is getting from theaters, the answer to who will play Joe Exotic, and lots more!
Episoode 423: Neo Geo Like A Motherf###er!
April 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBChad and Zach go to the great lengths of turning their computers on so that they can talk the latest juicy nerd gossip. Topics include Sony's rescheduling of Spider-Man and Venom projects, Venom 2's official title, a Harry Potter character getting an animal named after them, release dates for The Last of Us 2 and Ghosts of Tsushima, One-Punch Man coming to the big screen, a new DC board game, and rumors of a lady lead Star Wars show. Plus, lots of ketchup!
Episode 422: Can't Sweep Away Greatness
April 21, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 47 MBZach and Chad chat about maybe getting more MCU M.O.D.O.K. than we thought, the fate of San Diego Comic-con, Sam Raimi joining the MCU, Netflix working with Boom! Studios, J.J. Abrams producing Justice League Dark, and another heartwarming story in the comics industry. Check it out!
Episode 421: The Darkest Timeline
April 14, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBZach and Chad chat via Zoom and discuss the problems plaguing both Aquaman 2 and The Flash film, what Jim Lee and other comic artists are doing for comic shops nationwide, another Disney "live-action" remake, the big reveal of the PS5's new controller, a new character in the Black Adam film, John Cena teasing a new comic book film role and much more!
Episode 420: Serendipity of the Universe
April 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThe Dudez convene via the interweb to discuss Disney/Marvel's reaction to the current state of things, Godzilla's debut in Magic the Gathering, Zach's opinion of Funko Pop's, Chad's opinion of Taylor Switch and a super-sized review of WWE's two day event: Wrestlemania 36!
Episode 419: The Love/Hate of Dragon's Lair
April 01, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThe Dudez talk Wonder Woman 1984's release date, rumors on Christian Bale's character in Thor: Love and Thunder, more Keanu Reeves gossip concerning Marvel, future cameos from the Fantastic Four, the possibility of Spider-Woman in the MCU, Resident Evil 3's remake porting to the Switch, Squadron Supreme's big screen future, the 35 anniversary of Super Mario Bros., and Ryan Reynolds ties to Dragon's Lair and how utterly frustrating that game was.
Episode 418: Look Me in the F@#$ing FaceTime!
March 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBChad and Zach are back together via the magic of the interweb to talk the latest nerdy news and rumors! On deck the talks of another Bloodshot film, replacing Cyborg in the DCEU, tons of Spider-Man 3 rumors, the possibility of Jim Carrey in the MCU, who could bring Booster Gold to the screen, the worry over Wonder Woman 1984, and Rosario Dawson is Ahsoka Tano! Tune in and forget the black death roaming the land for an hour with the TFD!
Episode 417: This Is The Most Vin Diesel
March 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBZach is joined by Beyond Caring's, Adam Brinker to discuss all the latest gossip. Topics such as Vin Diesel dropping movie exclusives on Thor: Love and Thunder and The Last Witch Hunter during press junkets, new characters rumored to debut soon in the MCU, who DC allegedly wants to play Lady Blackhawk, who Warner Bros. wants to be the face of the DCEU, what Universal is doing to get their movies seen during quarantine situations, and yet more woes for The New Mutants.
Second Helping: Bloodshot
March 14, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 36.3 MBZach is joined by "The Benchmark," Matt Gervasi from The Kickstart with Matt and Matt! Together they review the Sony Pictures adaptation of Valiant Comics, Bloodshot starring Vin Diesel!
Episode 416: Dis-beaten Thoughts
March 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThe Dudez discuss the rumor of more Henry Cavill Superman, the possible return of a former Spider-Man to the screen, a new Marvel mobile RPG, the thousand different Joker rumors of the WB, The Last of Us getting a TV series, Taika Waititi in bed with Netflix, James Wan's monster project, and lots of digressions along the way!
Episode 415: Two-way Lightning Rod
March 04, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThe Dudez get together to discuss all the latest news and rumors in nerd-dom such as the possibility of a Rey spin-off film in the Star Wars franchise, new Star Wars novels about The High Republic, more information on DC Comics straight from Jim Lee, the rumor that we may get a Snyder Cut, Henry Cavill as a possible Wolverine, Allison Brie-type rumored for She-Hulk, Mark Ruffalo maybe joining She-Hulk as well and much more!
Episode 414: Galactus' Life Sucks
February 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThe Dudez take a look at some more pictures of the new Batsuit, talk Robert Downey Jr. as a Green Lantern, Black Adam's possible villains, Streets of Rage 4, Eli Roth making Borderlands, Willem Dafoe beings rumored for the MCU, the possibility of an MCU Silver Surfer and who could play him, the drama happening at DC Comics publishing house, and a little bit of human/dinosaur erotica.
Episode 413: Sonic the Hedgehog
February 18, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThe Dudez dive into another film review with the recently released Sega movie, Sonic the Hedgehog! Also on the chopping block are updates on The Batman, Battlestar Galactica, Kang the Conqueror in the MCU, the He-Man Netflix cartoon, a name change for Birds of Prey, and some news on a new Mighty Ducks show, what Robert Downey Jr. is up to, and much more!
Episode 412: Birds of Prey
February 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week the Dudez are joined by good new special guest, Brittani to review DC's latest flick: Birds of Prey and the Emancipation of Harley Quinn! Also on the show: rumors concerning Batman video games, some huge Captain Marvel 2 rumors, a Hail Mary rumor concerning Namor, a possible Marvel leak about Christian Bale, and Sam Raimi may be returning to Marvel!
Episode 411: Drooping Stallone
February 05, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThis week the Dudez discuss the Superbowl and it's halftime show before diving headfirst into nerdy news with such topics as:Marvel's Superbowl adds and what they could mean, Owen Wilson joining the MCU, what New Mutants could have been, Wizards of the Coast and former BioWare guys jump in to bed, the Von Erich curse coming to film, Mortal Kombat cartoons being more of the same, more on the Final Fantasy XII remake, and the possibility of another Lethal Weapon film!
Episode 410: Like A White Guy
January 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThe Dudez gush over the comic book movie schedule for 2020 and pick their favorites. Also on deck: Disney cancels some Marvel animation and reveals the voice cast for M.O.D.O.K., Kenobi gets an overhaul, Bad Robot goes Dark...Justice League Dark, Ninja Theory brings us Project: Mara, new Gremlins appear on the horizon, and Zach texts Jared Leto.
Episode 409: He Was In A Star War
January 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThe Dudez are joined by Drunken Trivia Champion, "Nerdstradamus"Larry Zeffert, along with his wife Kat to discuss their version of the fallout from Drunken Trivia, their new comic book, Pest Patrol, and tons of other news bits! On the docket: Updates concerning Falcon and Winter Soldier, Green Lanterns, the Thunderbolts,and news of an Aquaman animated series, The Watchmen season 2, and lots more!
Episode 408: Sexy Hand Dongles
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week the Dudez talk Doctor Strange losing a director, the latest on what is happening with Star Trek films, the possibility of New Mutants being in the MCU, trailers for Birds of Prey as well as Jared Leto's Morbius movie, and of course, vagina scented candles!
Episode 407: Eating Clicks
January 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBThis week the Dudez ring in the first episode of 2020 by discussing Disney moving up WandaVision, New Mutants getting a new trailer, the rumored setting for the next leg of Star Wars films, the possibility of Marvel once again having full control of The Hulk and Namor, a live action Final Fantasy tv show, and the teasing of a Marvel/DC comic book crossover! PLUS: Zach and Chad talk about how old they are...surely in an attempt to draw young listeners!
Episode 406: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
December 31, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn the final episode of 2019 Chad and Zach look back on their favorite episode titles for the show from this year, discuss topics including Jessica Jones returning to the MCU, a possible Moon Knight candidate, future Black Adam plans, rumors of a new Constantine show, and of course...the TFD review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! How many pudding pops will the end of the Skywalker Saga walk away with? Tune in and find out!
Episode 405: One-Shot of Everyone Is John
December 24, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBOn this special holiday episode Zach leads the way through a one-shot adventure of the tabletop role-playing game, Everyone is John, where the voices in one man's head lead him to do outlandish and often ridiculous things! Special guests include previous show guests Dan Barton, Jesse Cashman and Beyond Caring's own, Adam Brinker!
Episode 404: Make It To 40
December 18, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThis week the Dudez sit down to discuss updates on Marvel's The Eternals and Daredevil, DC's Flash and Shazam 2 films, the Power Rangers reboot, Warner Bros. working on a film called Lovecraft, feelings on the Stargirl trailer, National Lampoon's Vacation getting a reboot, Magic: The Gathering's MMO, and lots of digression along the way!
Episode 403: All Business 80s Man
December 11, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBChad returns, as the Dudez tackle tons of new trailers this week, and a hand full of updates! Topics include: One last bit on the Snyder Cut of Justice League, Peter Sarsgaard joins The Batman, Zemo becomes the Baron for Winter Soldier and The Falcon, Marvel does some reveals in Brazil, and talk on trailers for Ryan Reynolds' movie, Free Guy, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Boys season 2, Black Widow, and Wonder Woman 1984!
Episode 402: Average Steve Enterprises
December 04, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBThis week Zach is joined by, "The Benchmark," Matt Gervasi from podcast The Kickstart with Matt and Matt! Together (through many a diverging tangent) the two discuss more rumors on the Snyder Cut of Justice League, rumors of Werewolf By Night joining Moon Knight, news on the coming Dungeons & Dragons film, Sonic X coming to Netflix, and how someone can actually poop themselves into amnesia! Lots more than that though. Check it out!
Episode 401: Solidifying Our Fat
November 27, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBOn the first episode after Drunken Trivia 400 the Dudez unveil a re-branding and explain what that means going forward as TFD: Nerdcast. They also discuss the aftermath of Drunken Trivia, and topics such as Henry Cavill not being done with Superman, Kevin Conroy's adventure into Kingdom Come during Crisis on Infinite Earths, even more casting news for The Batman, Titans getting a season 3, the possibility of a Willow sequel, where DC's Stargirl show will land, more rumors about The Snyder Cu...
Drunken Trivia 400: You Got Chrono Triggered
November 19, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBOn the 400th episode of Too Fat Dudez Zach puts, "Sweet Charlotte," the Drunken Trivia World Championship on the line against formidable newcomer Nerdstradamus and Drunken Trivia Tag Team Champion, Cupcake! Who will take home the gold in this special triple threat edition of The Sport of Kings?
Episode 399: Veggie Bane vs Spat-Man
November 13, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn the final episode before Drunken Trivia 400 the Dudez are joined by competitor Cupcake (with a quick message from Nerdstrodamus) to talk a little Drunken Trivia smack, and then dive in to a bunch of news rumors and updates! On the docket is the updated look for Sonic the Hedgehog, another director possibly being out on Star Wars, The Legend of Vox Machina finding a home online, our first new Spider-Man for Into the Spider-Verse 2, more The Batman casting news and rumors, and an idea of wh...
Episode 398: Bad Person/Good Parent
November 06, 2019 00:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBThe Dudez gather to discuss some serious updates and a dose of news and rumors as well. Topics on the board include: HBO and it's Game of Thrones prequels, a great deal of Moon Knight rumors, Weiss and Benioff off of Star Wars, the many DC projects coming to Warner Media's HBO Max, Wizards of the Coast getting in the video game business, an Into the Spider-verse sequel, and a board game worth checking out on Kickstarter! All that and a bag of chips!
Episode 397: The Blah-Blah Blobs
October 30, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBOn this special Halloween episode the Dudez talk about some of their favorite Halloween costumes before jumping in to nerdy news/rumors concerning the final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the possibility of the MCU retaining some actors from Marvel's Netflix shows, a rumored Star Wars casting plan for Brie Larson, a new Hocus Pocus in the works, rumors of a Joker sequel, Pedro Pascal's character in Wonder Wonder 1984 being revealed, and possibly the name of the next Batman vi...
Episode 396: Cowabun-go-f**k-yourself!
October 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week the Dudez are joined by Nerdstradomus himself, Larry Zeffert to talk his victory in the tournament to crown a challenger for Zach's Drunken Trivia championship on episode 400! After that they discuss a second villain in Venom 2, and who is up for the role, The Riddler being cast for The Batman, rumors and denials of Lucifer hitting Crisis on Infinite Earths, a new Kickstarter for fans of Power Rangers and Ninja Turtles, and a brand new trailer for Sony's adaptation of the Valiant c...
Episode 395: Zion Toe Fungus
October 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week Zach is joined by former Drunken Trivia World Champion, Brinker to reveal the victor of the tournament to decide who will face Zach at Drunken Trivia for Episode 400! After that they deep dive in to rumors concerning Sony, Marvel and Spider-Man, rumors on desired casting for Moon Knight, a video game where you're a goose, some casting for The Matrix 4 and The Batman, and another DC character possibly joins The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths!
Episode 394: Child Safe Ether
October 09, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week the Dudez introduce a long time friend and first time guest, Rob Hoover to the show! Rob takes his shot in the tournament to decide who will go on to Drunken Trivia and then discusses being the GM/DM in a role-playing game, his art, and much more. Topics on deck: Magic: The Gathering and My Little Pony team up, Rhianna/Batman rumors, a VR Avengers experience, and a spoiler-filled review of the Joaquin Phoenix film, Joker!
Episode 393: Audible Weight Gain
October 03, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBThis week Chad and Zach talk about food...lots of food. THEN they move on to big rumors from The Candyman reboot, rejoice at the return of Spider-Man to the MCU, talk the Birds of Prey trailer, rumors of a Transformers/Power Rangers cinematic universe, the possibility of Constantine in the DCEU, a theme park about Nintendo, news of Stranger Things season 4, The Batman casting rumors, the original cast returning to Jurassic World 3, Clerks 3 happening, and much more!
Episode 392: Underwater and Starving
September 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBThe Dudez are joined by Drunken Trivia tag team champion, Cupcake, who takes part in the tournament to decide who shall face Zach at Drunken Trivia for episode 400! After reliving their glory days as backyard wrestlers, and briefly talking football the conversation continues on topics such as a member of CW's Supernatural becoming the new Walker: Texas Ranger, another forthcoming reboot of Battlestar Galactica, Indonesia's very own superhero film universe, a pro wrestler starts a war with th...
Episode 391: Lament Is What I Malent
September 18, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe Dudez do a show sans guests this week, getting back to basics. Topics of the day include Tim Drake taking on a new superhero identity, Eddie Redmayne wanting in on Batman's rogues gallery, what could lure the Russo Bros back to Marvel, Ronda Rousey being eyed for a Marvel hero, James Gunn reveals the full Suicide Squad cast, another possible offer between Disney and Sony, The New Warriors fail hard, FX and Hulu might get The Defenders, The Witcher release date leaks, and Kingkiller Chron...
Episode 390: The Tunkular Region
September 12, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe Dudez are joined by first time guest, and challenger in the Tournament to decide a Drunken Trivia challenger, Larry Zeffert. On the show Larry earns a TFD nickname by happy accident, they discuss his interests (ranging all over the nerd spectrum), and then dive in to topics such as Disney eyeing their Kate Bishop/Hawkeye, Peter Capaldi joining Suicide Squad, more rumors on The Batman, some glum Star Wars rumors, Lord Zedd's passing, the possibility of a Die Hard reboot, the new trailer f...
Episode 389: A Very Loose Cheeseburger
September 04, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week on the show The Dudez are joined by previous guest, and long-time friend, "Moon Muffin," Brad Price. After Brad takes his shot at the Tournament to crown a Drunken Trivia challenger much discussion ensues! Topics on the docket: possible plot devices for Falcon/Winter Soldier, The Flash has a new director, A-Force may be in the works at Marvel, Telltale Games lives again...sorta, thoughts on the final Joker trailer, plus lots of food talk.
Episode 388: Suge Knight Prime
August 28, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn an action packed week filled with bits from the Marvel, DC and Star Wars front the Dudez kick off the tournament to decide who will face Zach for the World Championship at the final Drunken Trivia! Who stepped up to the plate? Co-host of The Kickstart with Matt and Matt, Matt Gervasi! Join these three as they discuss all of the news and rumors coming out of the Disney D23 expo from Disney+, Marvel, and Star Wars. Hear discussion on the Sony/Disney divorce and what they think of the futur...
Episode 387: Too Fat For Segways
August 21, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn this episode of TFD The Dudez say fond fairwells to good friend and frequent guest, Matt Pristow as he moves half way across the country! Topics of discussion include casting rumors for Keanu Reeves, Henry Cavill and Dwayne Johnson (all revolving around the MCU), Kevin Smith teaming with Netflix for He-Man, Sony's purchase of Insomniac Games, Stephen Amell's first post-Arrow project, the possibility of a Daredevil reboot, She-Hulk rumored for the MCU, and a ton of fun banter along the way!
Episode 386: Fighting Off A Rib Coma
August 13, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBThe Dudez discuss new details on Disney's Loki television show, season 3 of GLOW, Rebellion's game Sniper Elite 4, HBO doing away with Confederates, the return of Katana to Arrow, the Justice League showing up in the CW Arrowverse, Paramount and Hasbro rebooting GI Joe, the first trailer for season 2 of Titans, Sony's plan for all of their Spider-friends, and a deep, spoiler-filled discussion of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood!
Episode 385: Goblins Are Easy
August 07, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBThis week on the show The Dudez discuss major rumors on upcoming MCU villains, more huge CW updates on Crisis on Infinite Earths, a bit of French tech science talk involving a terrorist Green Goblin, Atomic Mass Games reveals a new Marvel miniatures game at GenCon, a possible Deadpool 3 villain, and a bunch more. PLUS: The Dudez give shout-outs and Zach gushes over his new Magic: The Gathering deck.
Episode 384: Cookies and Sleeping
July 31, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBThe week after the Comic Con Cavalcade finds the Dudez talking topics that didn't make the cut last week, reviewing movies and talking Drunken Trivia. Topics include Dungeons & Dragons and it's wide modern influecne, TOOL releasing their work to stream as well as releasing a new album, Zachary Levi's take on when Shazam will meet Black Adam, Warner Bros pulling the plug on Akira, J.J. Abrams working on big projects for DC, and reviews of Quentin Tarantion's film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywoo...
Episode 383: Comic-Con Cavalcade 2019!
July 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBThis week on a very special double-sized episode, The Dudez discuss the hottest nerd news and rumors to come out of San Diego Comic-Con in this, the year 2019!
Episode 382: Flintstones Wife Swap
July 17, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBThis week on the show the Dudez discuss HBO Max,and Disney+ and where that leaves Netflix, one Power Rangers movie no longer happening while two others take shape, how the Netflix MCU may eventually be part of the MCU proper, Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot coming to Netflix, Zack Snyder's Norse mythology anime, a Brightburn sequel being being in the works, an adult comedy Flintstones cartoon being shopped and what it could be like, Nintendo's new Switch Lite and much more!
Episode 381: Spider-Man: Far From Home
July 10, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBThis week the Dudez sit down to review the final film from Marvel's third phase: Spider-Man: Far From Home! What did Zach and Chad think of the latest adventure of everyone's favorite web-head? Tune in and find out!