Podcast Episodes

Oct. 27, 2025

117: A House of Dynamite

This week, we’re diving into A House of Dynamite — a tense, unpredictable thriller that had us wondering what in the world is going on and an ending that is surely not for everyone. We’re breaking down the twists, the perform...
Oct. 20, 2025

116: Black Phone 2

Ethan Hawke is back, the phone’s ringing again, and this time the terror’s louder than ever. We’re breaking down how the sequel stacks up to the original — the scares, the story, and whether this follow-up answers the call or...
Oct. 13, 2025

115: Tron: Ares

This week on Vaguely Nerdy , we’re going back into the Grid! We’ve got your movie news of the week, from big franchise updates to the latest trailer drops, plus a full deep dive review of Tron: Ares. We’re breaking down Disne...
Oct. 6, 2025

114: Good Boy

This week on Vaguely Nerdy , we’re diving into Good Boy (2025) — a horror movie told through the eyes of man’s best friend. When a loyal dog begins to realize his beloved owner is no longer himself — but possessed by somethin...
Sept. 29, 2025

113: One Battle After Another + Marvel Zombies + Alien:Earth Episodes 6-8

In this episode, we sink our teeth into three very different beasts. First, we claw through the gory chaos of Marvel Zombies, where superheroes become flesh-eating nightmares. Then, we drift into the eerie unknown with Alien:...
Sept. 22, 2025

112: The Man In My Basement

This week on Vaguely Nerdy Podcast, we’re bringing the holiday cheer and the chills with a jam-packed lineup of movie news, trailers, casting updates, and one wild review. 0:00 - Start 0:13 - Movie Trivia 2:26 - Deck the Ya’l...
Sept. 15, 2025

111: The Long Walk

This week, we step into the relentless march of The Long Walk . A story of endurance, fear, and the crushing weight of survival, this film pulls no punches. We break down its chilling vision of sacrifice, the psychology of de...
Sept. 8, 2025

110: Alien Earth Episode 2 - 5

In this episode we break down the latest episodes of Alien: Earth , the brand-new series that’s bringing the terror of the Alien franchise to a whole new scale. From shocking twists to survival horror at its best, we’re diggi...
Sept. 1, 2025

109: The Roses

The Roses (2025) has it all — love, betrayal, and hilarious meltdowns. In this review, we break down the performances, direction, story, and whether The Roses deserves a spot on your must-watch list of 2025. 0:00 - Start 0:13...
Aug. 25, 2025

108: Honey Don't

Ethan Coen’s ‘Honey Don’t’ brings together Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Evans in a wild mix of crime, comedy, and Coen-style twists. In this review, we dig into the performances, the tone, and whether Ethan’s sol...
Aug. 18, 2025

107: Highest 2 Lowest

We’re reviewing Highest 2 Lowest — Spike Lee’s bold re-adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s classic crime drama High and Low . With Denzel Washington leading the cast, the film reimagines themes of class and morality but this time ...
Aug. 11, 2025

106: Weapons

It’s 2:17 AM somewhere From its chilling trailer to the buzz coming out of early screenings, Weapons promised mystery, dread, and a few gut-punch twists. But does it deliver the goods?? We’re breaking down the story, performances, and the unsettling themes that have everyone talking. 0:00 - Start 0…
Aug. 4, 2025

105: Eyes of Wakanda + Alien: Earth Episode 1

Two worlds. Two legacies. One epic episode. First, we explore Marvel’s Eyes of Wakanda — a bold new animated series that expands the mythology of the Black Panther universe with stunning visuals, deep lore, and a warrior’s heart. Then, we descend into the eerie unknown with the premiere of Alien: E…
July 28, 2025

104: Fantastic Four: First Steps

This week, we're diving deep into the long-awaited Marvel Fantastic Four: First Steps movie. After years of speculation, casting rumors, and cosmic-level expectations, does Marvel finally get it right? We’re talking casting, chemistry, cosmic stakes, and how this version stacks up against previous …
July 21, 2025

103: I Know What You Did Last Summer

This week, we're diving into the reboot/revival/whatever-you-want-to-call-it of I Know What You Did Last Summer. Does the fisherman still hook us? Is this just '90s nostalgia bait or a fresh twist on a classic teen slasher? We’re slicing through the hype. 0:00 - Start 0:15 - Movie Trivia 4:11 - ‘JU…
July 14, 2025

102: Jurassic World Rebirth + Superman + Ironheart Episode 4-6

In this stacked episode, we’re reviewing Marvel’s Ironheart , reacting to the prehistoric pandemonium of Jurassic World: Rebirth , and flying headfirst into DC’s bold new chapter with Superman . Are these cinematic universes ...
July 7, 2025

101: Vaguely Nerdy Podcast Greatest Hits!...So Far

Don’t fear Vaguely Nerdy fans! We’ll be back with our Jurassic World Rebirth & Superman next week. For this episode, we’re recapping the best bits of our 100 episodes to celebrate this milestone. If you’re new to our podcast,...
June 30, 2025

100: M3GAN 2.0 + Ironheart First Impressions

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Vaguely Nerdy Podcast — your go-to movie podcast for all the latest film news, reviews, and the occasional existential crisis over AIs. This week, we’re celebrating hitting the big 💯 by doi...
June 23, 2025

99: 28 Years Later

This week, we’re tearing into 28 Years Later — the long-awaited sequel to 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later . Is the rage virus scarier than ever? Is Danny Boyle still the king of apocalyptic dread? And did this trilogy-starte...
June 16, 2025

98: The Phoenician Scheme

This week, we're breaking down the latest movie news, casting announcements and trailer drops. And for our main feature: a full review of Wes Anderson’s newest cinematic feature, The Phoenician Scheme . Also available whereve...
June 9, 2025

97: Ballerina (From the World of John Wick)

Welcome back to Vaguely Nerdy Podcast— your weekly dive into all things movies! This week, we’re locked, loaded, and ready to break down the latest in movie news, fresh trailers, and Hollywood buzz. But the main event? Our sp...
June 2, 2025

96: Lilo & Stitch

Disney’s latest live-action remake, Lilo & Stitch, is finally here! Does it capture the same feelings as the original or miss the mark? We give our thoughts on the casting, the story changes, and the now infamous ending. Befo...
May 26, 2025

95: Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning

Ethan Hunt is asking us to trust him one last time with one last movie. Does it stick the landing? Before we get into that we discuss the Michael Jackson biopic, another video game adaption, the new Jurassic World Rebirth tra...
May 19, 2025

94: Final Destination Bloodlines

More final! More destination! Where does this latest installment fall among the other 5 Final Destination movies? Before we get into our review we recap some new movie new out of Cannes, share our thoughts on the latest Super...