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Check out our Sponsor(s): Thank you to May Film Studios for Sponsoring Keeping Up With The Nerds! Check out their links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfilms.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayFilms.Studio Website: https://mayfilms.beehiiv.com/   Want to sponsor our future episodes? Reach out to us by Email! Email: [email protected]   YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, The Nerds kick off the Month of Guests with three amazing creators, dive into the origins of the Overkiller comic, and debate recent movie releases and comic predictions! First up, the crew welcomes Kevin Tran, Kent Trieu, and Phillip Quick to the show. The spotlight shines on Kent and Kevin as they discuss their hit book Overkiller from Skullcado Comics, sharing their personal up-and-comings, the book's success, and the exact inspirations that brought the comic to life. Because this wouldn't be a Nerds Podcast without diving into recent releases, the conversation shifts to Godzilla Minus Zero. The crew breaks down their thoughts on the film before pivoting into Marvel territory, sharing Doomsday predictions and debating exactly who might end up on Dr. Doom's hit list. Finally, The Nerds take on a nearly impossible mission: trying to get Phillip into anime. While their persuasive efforts may not have worked out as planned, the attempt makes for a hilarious conversation. All this and more on this week's issue! 🎙️ Month of Guests: The crew welcomes Kevin Tran, Kent Trieu, and Phillip Quick to discuss their creative journeys and the success of the Overkiller comic. 🦖 Godzilla & Dr. Doom: The Nerds share their thoughts on Godzilla Minus Zero and break down their predictions for who is next on Dr. Doom's hit list. 🎌 Anime Intervention: The guys make a valiant, yet seemingly unsuccessful, attempt to finally get Phillip into the world of anime.   #GodzillaMinusZero #DrDoom #IndieComics #LAComicCon #ComicBookPodcast     This Issue is Brought to You by: Rene Bravo, Nick Valero & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

Check out our Sponsor(s): Thank you to May Film Studios for Sponsoring Keeping Up With The Nerds! Check out their links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfilms.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayFilms.Studio Website: https://mayfilms.beehiiv.com/   Want to sponsor our future episodes? Reach out to us by Email! Email: [email protected]   YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, The Nerds take the stage at LA Comic Con, dive deep into the realities of creative burnout, and reflect on their journey from simple beginnings to consistent growth! First up, the crew celebrates a massive milestone at LA Comic Con—they got themselves a panel! No, not just covering a panel like in the past, they are actually hosting one. The Nerds discuss what it feels like to step up and share this huge moment with the audience. Next, hosted by Nerd Nick Valero, the conversation shifts to a deeply personal and relatable topic: burnout. Nick leads The Nerds on an honest discussion exploring where burnout may appear, sharing their personal journeys encountering it, and breaking down exactly what they did to overcome the exhaustion. Finally, The Nerds take time to self-reflect on their evolution as creators. Looking back from their simpler beginnings to their more complicated and consistent growth, the guys provide insights and information they didn't even know they knew. All this and more on this week's issue! 🎤 LA Comic Con Panel: The crew celebrates a massive milestone as they transition from covering panels to actually hosting their own. 🔥 Tackling Burnout: Nick Valero leads a candid discussion on recognizing the signs of burnout, personal struggles, and how the team overcame it. 📈 Reflecting on Growth: The Nerds look back at their journey from simple beginnings to consistent growth, uncovering surprising new insights along the way.   #ComicConLA, #BurnoutRecovery, #ContentCreator, #Burnout, and #ComicCon   This Issue is Brought to You by: Rene Bravo, Nick Valero & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

Check out our Sponsor(s): Thank you to May Film Studios for Sponsoring Keeping Up With The Nerds! Check out their links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfilms.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayFilms.Studio Website: https://mayfilms.beehiiv.com/   Want to sponsor our future episodes? Reach out to us by Email! Email: [email protected]   YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, The Nerds dive into a jam-packed lineup of new superhero television, villainous movie origins, and the heartbreaking potential death of a beloved gaming franchise! First up, Sean, Nick, and Rene kick things off by talking about the new DCU film Clayface. A film truly focusing on the origins of a villain, the crew asks: does this new movie fit nicely with the expectations laid out by early viewers, or is this just another villain sympathy story? Next, the conversation shifts to Vision Quest and the wrap-up of the Marvel television trilogy that started with WandaVision. Have the writers delivered a great introduction to the final piece of the story? The Nerds think there might be something there, but can't quite tell just yet. Finally, The Nerds tackle the devastating news that EA is laying off 400 employees, with BioWare being the latest studio affected. The hit to this prestigious studio means the potential death of some of gaming's greatest franchises, such as Mass Effect. The guys discuss their thoughts on this news and what can be done as more people continue to lose their jobs in the industry. All this and more on this week's issue!   🎭 DCU's Clayface: The crew discusses the new villain-centric film and debates if it meets early expectations or falls into the sympathy story trap. 📺 Vision Quest Premiere: The guys review the latest Marvel series, questioning if it's a worthy introduction to the finale of the WandaVision trilogy. 🎮 EA & BioWare Layoffs: The Nerds react to the massive industry layoffs and discuss what it means for the future of legendary franchises like Mass Effect.   #Clayface #VisionQuest #MassEffect #BioWare #DCU   This Issue is Brought to You by: Rene Bravo, Nick Valero & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

Check out our Sponsor(s): Thank you to May Film Studios for Sponsoring Keeping Up With The Nerds! Check out their links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfilms.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayFilms.Studio Website: https://mayfilms.beehiiv.com/   Want to sponsor our future episodes? Reach out to us by Email! Email: [email protected]   YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the Whittier, California-based crew dives into a jam-packed lineup of nostalgic comedies, major superhero movie shake-ups, and a classic video game movie review! First up, the guys kick things off by catching up on their daily interests and diving into some serious nostalgia. The crew discusses the classic comedic movies they still enjoy and firmly believe hold up today, giving special shoutouts to absolute favorites like 21 Jump Street and Heavyweights. Next, the conversation shifts to some massive breaking news in the comic book film world. With Matt Reeves stepping away from The Batman Part II to handle personal matters, Steven Soderbergh (Ocean's Franchise) is taking over the director's chair. The Nerds question whether this sudden change will cause a riff in the flow of the movie's production, or if it will continue to be the epic sequel everyone hopes it can be. Finally, The Nerds wrap up the issue with their full review of the Street Fighter movie. Going in, the guys already knew this would be a complete mess of a film, but they ask the ultimate question: did they at least have as much fun watching it as the actors clearly had making it? All this and more on this week's issue!   😂 Nostalgic Comedies: The crew catches up on their daily interests and discusses hilarious movies that still hold up today, like 21 Jump Street and Heavyweights. 🦇 The Batman Part II Shake-Up: The guys discuss Matt Reeves stepping down and Steven Soderbergh taking over, questioning how it will impact the highly anticipated sequel's production. 🥊 Street Fighter Review: The Nerds dive into the messy but entertaining Street Fighter movie to see if watching it was as fun as making it.   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #TVReview #AvatarSevenHavens #Lanterns #NYCC   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Rene Bravo, Nick Valero & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

Check out our Sponsor(s): Thank you to May Film Studios for Sponsoring Keeping Up With The Nerds! Check out their links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfilms.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayFilms.Studio Website: https://mayfilms.beehiiv.com/   Want to sponsor our future episodes? Reach out to us by Email! Email: [email protected]   YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the Whittier, California-based crew dives into a jam-packed lineup of TV talk, convention reveals, and highly anticipated series wrap-ups! First up, the guys kick things off with some serious television appreciation. Bryan is still absolutely raving about Reacher, breaking down just how great Season 1 has been and why he can't stop talking about it. The conversation then shifts to awards season as The Nerds reminisce about phenomenal comedies that continually get overshadowed at the Emmys, giving well-deserved shoutouts to Abbott Elementary, What We Do in the Shadows, and Only Murders in the Building. Next, a quick walkthrough of the latest New York Comic Con reveals leads the crew straight into one of their biggest topics of the week. Nick gives a recap that transitions into a full deep-dive review of Avatar: Seven Havens, where the guys discuss their thoughts so far and their expectations for the rest of the season. Finally, The Nerds wrap up their coverage on Lanterns. After all the hype and controversy, they ask the ultimate question: did the show actually live up to the expectations, or were the people of the internet right to hate on it? All this and more on this week's issue!   📺 Reacher Season 1: Bryan is still on his Reacher kick, breaking down why the first season is so incredibly great. 🏆 Overlooked Comedies: The Nerds discuss hilarious shows like Abbott Elementary and What We Do in the Shadows that always seem to get snubbed at the Emmys. 🗽 NYCC Reveals: The guys take a quick walk through the biggest announcements and surprises out of New York Comic Con. 🌊 Avatar: Seven Havens: Nick leads a recap and a full deep dive into the new Avatar series and what to expect this season. 💍 Lanterns Wrap-Up: The crew finally closes the book on Lanterns, debating if it lived up to the hype or if the internet's hate was completely justified.   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #TVReview #AvatarSevenHavens #Lanterns #NYCC   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Rene Bravo, Nick Valero & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

Check out our Sponsor(s): Thank you to May Film Studios for Sponsoring Keeping Up With The Nerds! Check out their links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfilms.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayFilms.Studio Website: https://mayfilms.beehiiv.com/   Want to sponsor our future episodes? Reach out to us by Email! Email: [email protected]   YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the Whittier, California-based crew dives into a jam-packed lineup of unforgettable concerts, massive industry shake-ups, and highly anticipated releases! First up, Nick, Sean, and Bryan kick things off by recounting a too-good-to-be-true live music experience. Nick and Sean attended a Red Hot Chili Peppers show last week on suspiciously cheap tickets, and the outcome is one you just have to hear to believe. The laughs continue as Bryan’s social media algorithm becomes a major talking point, thanks to some rather "questionable" ads popping up on his feed. Then, the conversation shifts to massive industry news as Warner Bros. finally merges with Paramount under Skydance. The Nerds break down the consequences of this behemoth entertainment monopoly and what it means for the future of film and television. After the heavy news, the guys lighten the mood by talking about their preparations for this year's LA Comic Con, teasing a couple of exciting surprises in the works for the convention—could a live panel be on the horizon? Finally, the crew tackles their main events for the week. They prepare for the season finale of Lanterns by discussing the journey of the show and how the narrative got to this pivotal point. Next, they shift gears to Gears of War: E-Day. For a game franchise that has long been dormant and in need of a boost in attention, the guys ask if the current excitement is too good to be true. The Nerds debate whether the complaints from streamers and the early player base have any real merit or if it's just unwarranted noise. All this and more on this week's issue!   🎸 Red Hot Chili Peppers: Nick and Sean recount their unbelievably lucky experience and the wild outcome of last week's RHCP concert. 📱 Bryan's Questionable Ads: The crew gets a laugh out of the bizarre and questionable ads taking over Bryan's social media algorithm. 🎬 WB & Paramount Merge: The Nerds discuss the massive Skydance merger and the far-reaching consequences of this new entertainment monopoly. 🎪 LA Comic Con Prep: The guys tease some upcoming surprises for this year's LA Comic Con, including the possibility of their very own panel. 💍 Lanterns Finale & Gears of War E-Day: The crew prepares for the Lanterns season finale and debates the early player feedback and streamer complaints for Gears of War: E-Day.   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #KUWTN #NerdPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #Podcasters #NerdCulture #Whittier #RedHotChiliPeppers #RHCP #LiveMusic #ConcertLife #MusicPodcast #WarnerBros #Paramount #Skydance #EntertainmentNews #FilmIndustry #HollywoodNews #LAComicCon #LACC #ComicCon #LAEvents #NerdLife #Lanterns #DCStudios #DCU #GreenLantern #GearsOfWar #GearsOfWarEDay #Xbox #GamingCommunity #GamerTalk   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Rene Bravo & Phillip Quick   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

Check out our Sponsor(s): Thank you to May Film Studios for Sponsoring Keeping Up With The Nerds! Check out their links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfilms.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayFilms.Studio Website: https://mayfilms.beehiiv.com/   Want to sponsor our future episodes? Reach out to us by Email! Email: [email protected]   YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the Whittier, California-based crew dives into a jam-packed lineup of gruesome comic book adaptations, hard-hitting action, and the future of the MCU! First up, Bryan, Rene, Nick, and Sean are thrilled to welcome back artist and Guest Host Phillip Quick to the studio! The crew catches up with Phillip, sharing some laughs before they dive right into the heavy-hitting topics of the week. With Phillip bringing his own nerdy insights to the table, the gang is ready to talk everything Clayface, Reacher, and Avengers Doomsday. Then, the conversation shifts to Gotham as the guys react to the gruesome final trailer for Clayface. The crew debates DC Studios' bold decision to conceal the final, fully realized look of the iconic villain until the theatrical release. Is holding back the big reveal a genius marketing move to build anticipation, or could it backfire? The table is split, but everyone agrees the trailer's dark tone is hitting the right notes. After a quick detour, the guys talk about Prime Video's hit series, Reacher. Bryan admits he is just barely getting into the show, but he’s officially jumped on the bandwagon and is absolutely loving it. The crew discusses what makes the grounded, bone-breaking action of Reacher so satisfying and why Bryan can't get enough of the no-nonsense protagonist. Finally, the crew tackles their main event: Avengers Doomsday. The highly anticipated movie takes center stage as the Nerds analyze the latest buzz and discuss the controversial end-credit scenes from the recent Endgame Encore re-release. The consensus? Those post-credit teases might not be adding as much to the larger story as some people think. But the guys ask the ultimate question: is Marvel overhyping an already hyped Avengers movie? All this and more! 🎙️ Welcome Phillip Quick: Bryan, Rene, Nick, and Sean welcome back Guest Host Phillip Quick to the show to share some laughs and talk all things nerdy. 🦇 Clayface's Gruesome Trailer: The Nerds react to the final trailer for Clayface, debating if DC Studios' decision to hide the villain's final look for the theatrical release is a good move. 👊 Bryan Loves Reacher: Bryan finally starts watching Prime's Reacher series and explains why he’s absolutely loving the bone-crunching action. 💥 Avengers Doomsday & Endgame Encore: The crew breaks down the Endgame Encore end-credit scenes and debates whether Marvel is overhyping the already anticipated Avengers Doomsday.   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #KUWTN #NerdPodcast #GeekTalk #PopCulturePodcast #PodcastEpisode #GuestHost #PhillipQuick #Clayface #DCStudios #DCUniverse #DCU #BatmanVillains #ComicBookMovies #MovieTrailers #Reacher #JackReacher #PrimeVideo #AmazonPrime #ActionSeries #BingeWatching #AvengersDoomsday #MarvelStudios #MCU #MarvelCinematicUniverse #EndgameEncore #Avengers #MarvelFans #MovieNews #TVReviews #NerdCulture #GeekCulture #ComicBookFans   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Rene Bravo & Phillip Quick   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

Check out our Sponsor(s): Thank you to May Film Studios for Sponsoring Keeping Up With The Nerds! Check out their links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfilms.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayFilms.Studio Website: https://mayfilms.beehiiv.com/   Want to sponsor our future episodes? Reach out to us by Email! Email: [email protected]   YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the gang dives into a jam-packed lineup of nerd origins, Autobot nostalgia, and a horror adaptation that might just break the video game curse! First up, the Nerds get a little personal! The crew takes a trip down memory lane to talk about their family lives and the early influences that shaped them into the massive Nerds they are today. From Rene and Nick's early fandom memories to Bryan reflecting on passing the nerd mantle down to his daughter, Melina, the guys share what makes their geeky roots so special. Then, it’s all about the Autobots. Sean and Nick geek out over their recent theater trip to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Transformers movie. The conversation shifts to the franchise's future as the guys review the brand-new short film, Transformers Awakening. After a quick detour to brainstorm some hilarious party video games the crew can play together on stream—like Among Us and Fall Guys—Bryan finally takes the floor to talk about Lanterns. He’s officially caught up on the highly acclaimed DC series and breaks down exactly why this show is hitting all the right notes. Finally, the crew tackles their main event: reviewing Zach Cregger's highly anticipated Resident Evil! After all the heavy marketing and wild internet discourse, the gang delivers their verdict. The consensus? It's an unexpectedly fun thrill ride that might just be Cregger’s best work to date. But the guys ask the ultimate question: does this movie claim the crown as the greatest video game adaptation ever made? All this and more!   🎙️ Nerd Origins & Family Ties: The gang gets personal, sharing stories about their family lives and the defining moments that shaped their nerdy passions.   🤖 Transformers 40th & Awakening: Sean and Nick review the 40th-anniversary theatrical rerelease of the classic Transformers movie and discuss the new short film, Transformers Awakening.   🎮 Party Games & Lanterns: The crew plots out future game nights with Among Us and Fall Guys, while Bryan gives his glowing review of catching up on DC's Lanterns.   🧟 Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil: The Nerds review the highly-hyped Resident Evil movie, debating if Cregger's unexpectedly fun adaptation is the best the video game genre has ever seen.   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #gamingpodcast #gamingcommunity #retrogaming #podcastlife #transformers #autobots #transformersg1 #Lanterns #DCStudios #GreenLantern #ResidentEvil #ResidentEvilMovie #ZachCregger #AmongUs #FallGuys   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Nick Valero, Rene Bravo & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

Check out our Sponsor(s): Thank you to May Film Studios for Sponsoring Keeping Up With The Nerds! Check out their links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfilms.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayFilms.Studio Website: https://mayfilms.beehiiv.com/   Want to sponsor our future episodes? Reach out to us by Email! Email: [email protected]   YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the gang dives into a jam-packed lineup of major studio milestones, essential fall TV watchlists, and the toxic fandom surrounding Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil! First up, the Nerds are officially recording from a brand-new space and celebrating their very first official sponsor! Coming to you from May Films Studios, the crew reflects on hitting this huge milestone and breaking in their new studio setup. Then, Rene takes the floor to champion FX's show Adults, passionately breaking down why it’s a must-watch and trying to convince Nick and Bryan by comparing its vibes to New Girl. The TV talk continues as Nick and Bryan welcome the arrival of autumn the only way they know how: fresh coffee always ready and the streaming queue set for an all-out Gilmore Girls marathon. Next, the crew turns their attention to Nathan Fielder's new documentary, You Can See Everything. The guys dive into why this project is such an eagerly anticipated release on Netflix and what fans can expect from Fielder's latest venture. Finally, the show wraps up with a deep dive into Zach Cregger and Resident Evil. Despite the movie being hyped to death through relentless marketing, toxic fan backlash has reportedly bullied Cregger into vowing never to touch a franchise film again. The gang debates the state of modern movie fandom and asks whether audiences have officially gone too far—all this and more! 🎙️ May Films Studios Debut & First Sponsor: The Nerds celebrate securing their first official sponsor and settle into their brand-new recording home at May Films Studios. 🍂 Fall TV & Gilmore Girls Marathon: Rene pitches FX's Adults using New Girl vibes, while Nick and Bryan brew the coffee for their annual Gilmore Girls binge. 📺 Nathan Fielder’s You Can See Everything: The gang highlights Nathan Fielder's anticipated new documentary and why it needs to be on your Netflix watchlist. 🧟 Zach Cregger & Resident Evil Backlash: The crew breaks down the heavy marketing behind Resident Evil and debates whether toxic fans went too far with Cregger.   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #TheNerdsPodcast #MayFilmsStudios #PopCulturePodcast #FXAdults #NewGirl #GilmoreGirls #FallVibes #NathanFielder #YouCanSeeEverything #Netflix #ResidentEvil #ResidentEvilMovie #ZachCregger #ToxicFandom #MovieNews #NerdCulture #Podbean   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Nick Valero, Rene Bravo & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the gang dives into a jam-packed lineup of studio upgrades, highly anticipated movie releases, and controversial gaming industry practices!   First up, the Nerds are officially recording from a brand-new space! Coming to you from May Films Studios, the crew has been tasked with upgrading the setup over the next couple of months under May Films Productions (excuse the audio dust—improvements WILL be made!).   Then, Bryan takes the floor to talk about Coyote vs. ACME, passionately breaking down why this is an absolute must-see movie that audiences need to go support in theaters. The conversation then shifts to Dave Bautista, who is back in the headlines and actively training to impress God of War fans. The gang debates whether the actor's dedication makes him the right fit to bring Kratos to life.   Next, the crew tackles the ongoing conversation surrounding Sony's business practices toward its consumers. The Nerds take a deep dive into the current cycle of controversial decisions impacting gamers, and they make it very clear that Nintendo isn’t safe from the criticism either.   Finally, the show wraps up with a look at what’s ahead for LA Comic Con 2026. The gang breaks down their expectations and what they hope to see on the convention floor—all this and more!   🎙️ May Films Studios Debut: The Nerds settle into their new home at May Films Studios and outline their plans to upgrade the production over the next few months. 🧨 Coyote vs. ACME & Kratos Casting: Bryan champions Coyote vs. ACME as a must-watch, and the crew debates if Dave Bautista's intense training makes him the perfect fit for God of War. 🎮 Sony & Nintendo's Consumer Practices: The gang deep dives into the current state of the gaming industry, calling out the frustrating business moves made by Sony and Nintendo. 🦸‍♂️ LA Comic Con 2026 Preview: The Nerds look ahead to the upcoming LA Comic Con and discuss their biggest expectations for the pop culture event.   #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #KUWTN #CoyoteVsAcme #DaveBautista #GodOfWar #Kratos #PlayStation #Sony #Nintendo #LAComicCon #LACC2026 #MayFilmsStudios #GamingNews #NerdPodcast #PopCulturePodcast   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Nick Valero, Rene Bravo & Sean Rodriguez   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!