EP. 192- Is VisionQuest Actually Good?

On this episode The Nerdiest Podcast we're putting our hottest nerdy takes on trial. Each of us brings some controversial opinions to the table, makes our case, and gives the others a chance to change our minds. From Star Wars and Marvel to video games, movies, and the future of television, absolutely nothing is off limits.JOIN THE LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE!Become a YouTube Member for $5/month and get access to our monthly bonus episodes and exclusive content!❯ Follow the Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/thenerdiestpodcast❯ Follow the Hosts:https://linktr.ee/nicwithnokhttps://linktr.ee/theglasstudios❯ Go Subscribe to Logan!https://www.youtube.com/@logout826❯ Support the Show with Merch:https://thenerdiestpodcast.com❯ Become a YouTube Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMxyCw1fpIT20SSj68J7vg/join❯ Become an Apple Podcasts Member:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerdiest-podcast/id1487374349?i=1000774926714====EPISODE CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro0:22 Weekly Recap9:25 Let the Hot Takes Commence

On this episode of The Nerdiest Podcast, Jackson and Nic discuss how VisionQuest follows up on WandaVision five years later, why Marvel's latest series feels more creative than some of its recent projects, and what the show's exploration of artificial intelligence, identity, and humanity could mean for the MCU.Have you been enjoying VisionQuest so far? Drop your theories in the comments, and we'll revisit them during our full-series retrospective on The Nerdiest Aftershow!Want more nerdy discussions? Become a channel member for $5/month to get bonus episodes of The Nerdiest Aftershow, including our discussion of Star Wars Battlefront 3 and our upcoming full retrospective of VisionQuest.❯ Follow the Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/thenerdiestpodcast❯ Follow the Hosts:https://linktr.ee/nicwithnokhttps://linktr.ee/theglasstudios❯ Support the Show with Merch:https://thenerdiestpodcast.com❯ Become a YouTube Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMxyCw1fpIT20SSj68J7vg/join❯ Become an Apple Podcasts Member:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerdiest-podcast/id1487374349?i=1000774926714====EPISODE CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro10:54 Wiki Wiki Waow, News Time30:43 We Wuv U Live Studio Audience35:09 So Many VisionQuestions

On this episode of The Nerdiest Podcast, we're breaking down one of the biggest media acquisitions in history and asking what it could mean for the future of movies, television, streaming, and gaming. Plus, we're back with the Nerdiest News Lightning Round, covering everything from a new live-action Miraculous project to more Avatar content, a potential live-action Clone Wars series, and Ben Affleck's gaming habits.❯ Follow the Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/thenerdiestpodcast❯ Follow the Hosts:https://linktr.ee/nicwithnokhttps://linktr.ee/theglasstudios❯ Support the Show with Merch:https://thenerdiestpodcast.com❯ Become a YouTube Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMxyCw1fpIT20SSj68J7vg/join❯ Become an Apple Podcasts Member:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerdiest-podcast/id1487374349?i=1000774926714

On this episode of The Nerdiest Podcast, we review Coyote vs. Acme and talk about its story, comedy, Looney Tunes characters, live-action/animation hybrid, and whether the movie lives up to the enormous story surrounding its release.❯ Follow the Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/thenerdiestpodcast❯ Follow the Hosts:https://linktr.ee/nicwithnokhttps://linktr.ee/theglasstudios❯ Support the Show with Merch:https://thenerdiestpodcast.com❯ Become a YouTube Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMxyCw1fpIT20SSj68J7vg/join❯ Become an Apple Podcasts Member:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerdiest-podcast/id1487374349?i=1000774926714

On this episode of The Nerdiest Podcast, we're breaking down Nintendo's latest announcements and asking whether Switch 2 is putting Nintendo in a better position than ever. We're talking about the growing Switch 2 lineup, major third-party games, Metroid Ravenous, Persona, Kirby, Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch Sports, and why the combination of Nintendo's first-party games plus major third-party releases and portability could make Switch 2 one of the most compelling consoles on the market.We also talk about Zelda's 40th anniversary as well as the Ocarina of Time remake and how it may be the first game that truly utilizes the Switch 2's power.Plus, Nic may have spent approximately $900 on Nintendo stuff...❯ Follow the Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/thenerdiestpodcast❯ Follow the Hosts:https://linktr.ee/nicwithnokhttps://linktr.ee/theglasstudios❯ Support the Show with Merch:https://thenerdiestpodcast.com❯ Become a YouTube Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMxyCw1fpIT20SSj68J7vg/join❯ Become an Apple Podcasts Member:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerdiest-podcast/id1487374349?i=1000774926714====EPISODE CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro0:20 Weekly Recap22:50 Wiki wiki waow, news time49:06 Nerdiest News: Zelda edition

On this episode of The Nerdiest Podcast, we're putting our movie knowledge to the test by trying to guess the movie based ONLY on a terrible review! We'll read some of the funniest, strangest, and downright confusing movie reviews we can find and see if we can figure out what movie they're talking about.❯ Follow the Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/thenerdiestpodcast❯ Follow the Hosts:https://linktr.ee/nicwithnokhttps://linktr.ee/theglasstudios❯ Support the Show with Merch:https://thenerdiestpodcast.com❯ Become a YouTube Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMxyCw1fpIT20SSj68J7vg/join❯ Become an Apple Podcasts Member:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerdiest-podcast/id1487374349?i=1000774926714

This week on The Nerdiest Podcast, we're putting our gaming tastes to the ultimate test as we each reveal our Top 10 Favorite Video Games! From Nintendo classics to modern RPGs, LEGO games, Zelda, and plenty of unexpected picks, we're breaking down the games that have stuck with us the most and talking about why they made our lists.❯ Follow the Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/thenerdiestpodcast❯ Follow the Hosts:https://linktr.ee/nicwithnokhttps://linktr.ee/theglasstudios❯ Support the Show with Merch:https://thenerdiestpodcast.com❯ Become a YouTube Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMxyCw1fpIT20SSj68J7vg/join❯ Become an Apple Podcasts Member:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerdiest-podcast/id1487374349?i=1000774926714====EPISODE CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro0:23 Weekly Recap18:24 Games #10-#658:58 Games #5-#21:28:50 Honorable Mentions1:34:18 Game #1

On this episode of the podcast we're back with our full review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day! We're talking about Tom Holland's latest adventure as Peter Parker, the new direction for Spider-Man, the characters and villains, the action, the story, and whether Marvel has finally found the spark it needs to bring the MCU back to its former glory. But the biggest question is: Can Spider-Man actually save the MCU?We'll discuss what worked, what didn't, where Brand New Day ranks among the MCU's Spider-Man movies, and what this could mean for the future of Marvel.❯ Follow the Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/thenerdiestpodcast❯ Follow the Hosts:https://linktr.ee/nicwithnokhttps://linktr.ee/theglasstudios❯ Support the Show with Merch:https://thenerdiestpodcast.com❯ Become a YouTube Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMxyCw1fpIT20SSj68J7vg/join❯ Become an Apple Podcasts Member:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerdiest-podcast/id1487374349?i=1000774926714====EPISODE CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro0:27 Weekly Recap10:29 Spoiler-Free Review15:56 Full Spoiler Review1:04:32 What's Next for Marvel?

On this episode of The Nerdiest Podcast, we're diving into the Avatar Aang: The Last Aribender, the latest entry in the Avatar franchise! We discuss what worked, the animation, story, characters, bending, emotional moments, and whether this long-awaited return to the Avatar universe lives up to the legacy of Avatar: The Last Airbender.❯ Go Subscribe to Logan!https://www.youtube.com/@logout826❯ Follow the Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/thenerdiestpodcast❯ Follow the Hosts:https://linktr.ee/nicwithnokhttps://linktr.ee/theglasstudios❯ Support the Show with Merch:https://thenerdiestpodcast.com❯ Become a YouTube Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMxyCw1fpIT20SSj68J7vg/join❯ Become an Apple Podcasts Member:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerdiest-podcast/id1487374349?i=1000774926714

On this episode of The Nerdiest Podcast, we're going full speed ahead into Jorge Rivera-Herrans' EPIC: The Musical, the viral retelling of The Odyssey that grew from TikTok demos into one of the biggest independent musical projects in the world.❯ Follow the Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/thenerdiestpodcast❯ Follow the Hosts:https://linktr.ee/nicwithnokhttps://linktr.ee/theglasstudios❯ Support the Show with Merch:https://thenerdiestpodcast.com❯ Become a YouTube Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMxyCw1fpIT20SSj68J7vg/join❯ Become an Apple Podcasts Member:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerdiest-podcast/id1487374349?i=1000774926714====EPISODE CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro7:12 Drafting Our Favorite Songs20:46 Our Thoughts on EPIC: The Musical1:05:11 Ranking Every EPIC Saga