Down And Nerdy Podcast

We're getting spooky, and summer isn't even over yet. Micah Sloat, of Paranormal Activity fame, joins us to talk about his new podcast Paranormal Activity: True Tales of Possession, which is now available on Audible. He'll tell us what drove him to do the show, talk about how he got interested in the paranormal and much more. After that, James share his own personal experiences with the paranormal from his own life! Want more? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

The Criminal Minds Evolution Season 2 finale was so good, we thought social media was going to explode. To help out react to it all, Showrunner Erica Messer joins the show for a spoiler filled recap of the finale, the season, and yes...we even ask THE Hotch question! If you haven't already, don't forget to stream the whole second season of Criminal Minds Evolution on Paramount+. Now that the dust as settled on Comic-Con 2024, it's time to talk winner and losers. Who created the biggest buzz? Who missed out on huge opportunities? Find out if you agree with our list. Finally, we have a spoiler free reaction to the new DC animated series, Batman: Caped Crusader from Prime Video. Ready to hear more or subscribe? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

It's been an explosive Season 2 of Criminal Minds: Evolution so far, literally and figuratively! Before the upcoming finale, Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) joins us to break down Season 2 and even tease ahead. We'll talk about the BAU being backed into a corner, why Prentiss has been so grumpy this season and maybe even a little talk of romance. The Season 2 finale of Criminal Minds: Evolution will be this Thursday, August 1st on Paramount+! What are some TV shows that you thought deserved more love over the years? James gives you his Top 5 Most Underrated TV Shows of all time. It might be subjective, but it sure is fun! Finally, James gives his thoughts on the first batch of Cobra Kai Season 6 episodes, full of spoilers. Looking for more interviews and reviews from us? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

We have everything from space to the Supreme Court! James starts off by talking to the cast and creative team from the MGM+ series, Emperor of Ocean Park. Hear from stars Grantham Coleman (Tal Garland), Paulina Lule (Kimmer Madison-Garland), Tiffany Mack (Mariah Garland), Torrey Hanson (Jack Ziegler) & Jasmine Batchelor (Maxine), as well as Sherman Payne (Showrunner, EP) & Damian Marcano (Director, EP). Come for the mystery, stay for the family! New episodes of Emperor of Ocean Park drop every Sunday night on MGM+. That's not all! James also sits down with Christie Burke from SYFY's The Ark. She'll drop some hits about what's coming for Lt. Garnet in Season 2, as well as look back at Season 1 and how the show has evolved. You don't have to wait, because Season 2 of The Ark premieres TONIGHT with new episodes every Wednesday on SYFY, and the following week on Peacock. Finally, Comic-Con is right around the corner! James has been there many times, and if you're going, he shares his Do's and Don'ts for going to SDCC. After all, we want you to have the best time! Want more from us? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

May the witches be with you! The season finale of Star Wars The Acolyte is coming up, and Amy Tsang is here to break down this season with us. She plays Ensign Rane on the show, and tells us what it was like bringing a bigger presence for witches in Star Wars, their coven and much more. Plus, she spent some time on some other shows that you might have heard us. Watch the season finale of The Acolyte this Tuesday on Disney+! Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is now on DigitalHD (thanks to 20th Century Studios for our free copy), so James shares his spoiler free review of that. Plus, hear his list of Top 5 Stories That Should Not Continue On Screen. Some may surprise you! Hungry for more? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Things are getting a bit animated this week. JP Karliak joins the show to talk about playing Morph in X-Men 97, The Joker in the latest expansion for The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and many more roles from his career. Plus, we get him to try to tease his role in the upcoming Smurfs movie. Since it's the 4th of July weekend, James also talks about the state of the movie going experience and if that blockbuster feel is gone from the movies. Want to learn more about us or subscribe? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

A brand new world of wonder is headed to Apple TV+! Wondla premiere this Friday, June 28th and we have the interviews to get you ready for the show. Hear from Jeanine Mason (Eva), Bobs Gannaway (Writer & EP) and Tony DiTerlizzi (Author, Creator) about this magical new series. Since Orphan Black: Echoes debuted this week, not only does James review the show, he shares his Top 5 Clones list across all of the entertainment world. Ready to subscribe and get more of the show? Go to

Who wants to party at The Mutiny!? This week, James chat with the cast and creative team behind the new MGM+ series, Hotel Cocaine. You'll hear from Danny Pino (Roman Compte), Yul Vasquez (Nestor Cabal), Corina Bradley (Valeria), Laura Gordon (Janice Nichols), Tania Watson (Marisol), as well as Showrunner Chris Brancato and Director Guillermo Navarro. Learn more about this intense, but fun series centered around the epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. What are your favorite Marvel movies that were not part of the MCU? James ranks his Top 5, and you might be surprised to find out what made the list! Then it's a Review Round-Up, talking about the premiere of Season 4 of The Boys on Prime Video and what's been going on the the Star Wars series The Acolyte on Disney+. Want more of the show? Ready to subscribe? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

Hey! It's been a while...did you miss us? After a hiatus, we're back with a BRAND NEW EPISODE! James will start off by talking about where he's been, where the show is going and why things might be a little different around here going forward. After that, actress Leven Rambin joins us to talk about a couple of exciting things that she has going on right now. The Glimmer Game is her memoir about her time filming The Hunger Games, so we'll talk to her about that, and her new survival movie Last Night on Earth. Finally, how about something fun? Star Wars, Marvel Studios, Warner Bros. Discover and movie theaters: Which ones are coming back and which ones are under attack? James shares high thoughts on which one of these could be on the rise, and which could be in trouble. Be sure to share your thoughts, as well, @downandnerdy757 on X and on Instagram. Want to dive into some older episodes or subscribe? Go to https://linktr.ee/downandnerdypodcast

It's the week before our landmark 500th episode, and we have some catching up to do! The Marvels has finally landed on DigitalHD, and we've waiting long enough to share our review. We also dive into the world of ruthless cartels with our review of the Netflix limited series, Griselda, based on the true story of a Colombian drug lord. There is some BIG nerd news to tackle this week, too! DC Studios has found their Supergirl, and we react to the notable name that was cast. Trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender, the Road House reboot and Calamity Jane have all dropped, so we chat about that, too. Did you know that there's an Arrow reunion happening in Calamity Jane!? That's not all, because there was plenty of time left to sound off on the possibility of a Nintendo Switch 2 announcement and the Teen Wolf spinoff Wolfpack being ousted by Paramount+. Have you subscribed yet? Followed us on social media? You can do all of that by going to https://linktree.com/downandnerdypodcast