Large Nerdron Collider - The Podcast

What's this? The fabled lost episode from last week? No, Jonathan just had a very tough week and didn't get this slightly less than fresh episode edited and published in time. But good news, you get to enjoy this only a little stale episode AND you'll have a new one out soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LNC remembers the iconic Tina Turner. We also talk about how Ariel and Jonathan had very different reactions to the latest trailer for the Barbie movie, how a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie looks really good, and how some pro gamers are trying to look out for the next generation of eSports athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Jonathan had the wrong mic selected when recording this episode and that's why he sounds like that. No, we don't like it either. But more importantly, Ariel and Jonathan have a ton of news to cover, plus a deep discussion about immersive theater. They talk of Disney closing down the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel, how the writers strike has affected the Tony awards, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan and Ariel are back after an unplanned hiatus to talk about what's new in geek circles and how the WGA strike is already having a big impact on future projects. Plus talk about attitudes about spoilers, how anxiety plays a part, and a potential podcast movie date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel and Jonathan talk more horror movies, how some trailers have really weird songs attached to them, what season three of Schmigadoon/Schmicago should be called and much, much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Little Mermaid live action film will have some new lyrics and motivations in an update to the story. We know a bit more about the Warner Bros Discovery streaming service. And Jonathan gets really, really spooky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a couple of weeks away, we're back with a ton of news, helped in large part by the Star Wars Celebration event. Plus, we talk about superhero fatigue, how artificial intelligence is the bogeyman du jour, and looking at things from the bad guys' perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it a coincidence that DreamWorks has an animated film that has a tentacled protagonist face off against a mermaid, or is the studio taking shots at Walt Disney Animation? Plus we talk about James Gunn directing a Superman film, another Doctor WHO spinoff series and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A musical rom com that touches on mental health. A stage musical version of Disney's Hercules. A musical. . . . Lord of the Rings? We cover lots of geek news in this episode. Including non musical stuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did Ariel think about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania? What show is Jonathan ready to give up on? How does a deal between Nintendo and Microsoft have more to do with Sony and the EU than anything else? And what is the Pope's Exorcising Program and does it involve planking?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of trailers for geek films and series came out this week, with many of them being teased during the Big Game. Ariel and Jonathan chat about what they're excited about and how Jonathan is a grumpy poop head for being unenthusiastic about cars, even if those cars turn into robots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel is doing her best to avoid spoilers -- for commercials. Disney shocks no one by announcing more sequels in development. Elvis is a secret agent in a new animated series. And we know what you did last summer. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Safran and James Gunn outlined their initial plans for the new DCU, and we have thoughts about it. We talk about what we're excited about, what we're concerned about and some stuff that just gosh darn confuses us. Plus, we talk about some movie trailers, gush about The Last of Us some more, and find out what happens when you let an AI write Seinfeld jokes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The next incarnation of Schmigadoon ditches the wholesome, romantic era of musicals to embrace the cynical, sleazy shows of the 60s and 70s, and we are here for it! Plus, we talk about the Justin Roiland controversy, how the front half of Epcot may soon be able to ditch those construction barricades, and whether or not the D&D film will make its saving throw against Jonathan's indifference. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan talks about his take on both the Velma animated series and the live action adaptation of The Last of Us. He liked one way more than the other. Plus we cover some geek news ranging from Regal Cinemas closing some theaters to what Netflix has in store for us this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about upcoming films, how Wizards of the Coast has poked a hornets nest by changing the Open Game License, and why Jonathan wants a cool rider. A cool, cool, cool, cool rider. A C-O-O-L R-I-D-E-R.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It looks like 2023 is going to have more than enough to satisfy geeks. From superhero films to animated series to movies so fast that they're actually furious, we're going to get a ton of geeky content this year. And we're here to run through it all and share our thoughts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boy howdy, do we have a lot of news. From a ton of 30 seconds or less headlines to the latest on the DC film universe to more sad boys in corners, Ariel and Jonathan are here to guide you through the geek news of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a ton to talk about with the announcement that big changes are coming to DC films and series, and not everyone is going to be happy about it. Is Wonder Woman 3 cancelled? Wil Henry Cavill get to be Superman again? Is Jason Momoa trading his fins for whatever Lobo has? Plus we talk about some other geek news, react to some trailers, and wonder what the heck is going on in that new Teen Wolf movie coming out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel shares what she thought about Wednesday on a Friday. Jonathan talks about what's on The Menu. We cover a whole lot of news and talk about a ton of trailers. And Jonathan has a mash up surprise for Ariel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.