Episodes

Anson Mount is returning as Batman in the animated Knightfall trilogy — and Strange New Worlds Season 4 just dropped its trailer. Plus: new Trek merch you'll actually want to own. Welcome back to Blerd Trek: Last Week in Star Trek for the week ending June 27, 2026. This week, the boundary between Starfleet and Gotham got a whole lot thinner. Anson Mount (Captain Pike) is reprising his role as the Dark Knight in Batman: Knightfall Part 1 , an animated trilogy adapting one of the most iconic Batma...

Welcome back to Westeros! In this thrilling episode of Scene N Nerd, Sarah and Will dive into the highly anticipated Season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon, titled "Salt and Sea Fire." After a two-year hiatus, the duo reflects on the show's return and the evolving dynamics of the Targaryens as they navigate the treacherous waters of power, loyalty, and family drama. ⚔️ Team Green vs. Team Black The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the factions at play, as Rhaenyra positions herself to r...

Spider-Noir gets DARK in Episodes 5-8 — and we are HERE for it. 🕷️ The dynamic duo breaks down the second half of Season 1: Ben Reilly's disturbing origin story is finally revealed, Cat's brutal betrayal, the body horror of Episode 6, Nic Cage fully unleashed, and one of the best bar fight sequences we've seen on TV this year. ⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for Spider-Noir S1 Episodes 5-8 📌 Topics Covered: → Ep 5 – Ben Reilly's true origin (it's not a radioactive spider) → Ep 6 – The torture sequence & failed...

This week on Scene N Nerd, Sarah and Will dive deep into the latest episodes of Spider Noir, tackling episodes two through four. As the plot thickens, they explore whether the show maintains its initial charm or if the web is starting to unravel. With the introduction of new characters like Cat Hardy and Tombstone, the stakes rise as Ben Reilly navigates through a complex web of mystery, history, and 1930s societal issues. 🕷️ EPISODE 2 — TREAD LIGHTLY The duo discusses the grounded storytelling ...

Welcome to Blerd Trek on the Scene N Nerd Podcast! This episode, we dive deep into the exciting updates surrounding Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 . As we anticipate the July 23, 2026 premiere, the producers are signaling a significant shift back to the roots of classic, character-driven Star Trek storytelling. Forget the overarching 'big bad' narratives of seasons past; Season 4 promises a return to episodic adventures that explore moral quandaries and ethical dilemmas, allowing the cre...

Nicolas Cage is BACK in the Noir, and we're already hooked. Sarah and Will break down Spider-Noir Episode 1 "Step My Office," Marvel's live-action series starring Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly, a 1930s Spider-Man navigating Depression-era New York crime noir. Black & White or Color: which version wins? Then we flip to a galaxy far, far away: the Mandalorian and Grogu movie just hit theaters. Epic Star Wars adventure, or just a long Mandalorian episode in a tuxedo? Plus a quick X-Men 97 Season 2 tra...

The Boys is DONE. After 5 seasons, Homelander vs. Butcher finally reaches its end, but did the series finale actually stick the landing? Plus, Punisher: One Last Kill dropped, and Frank Castle is back in a big way. Sarah and Will break down the Boys Series Finale scene by scene, the wins, the misses, and whether the ending delivered on the show's promises. Then we pivot to Punisher: One Last Kill for reactions and thoughts on where this chapter takes Frank Castle. Timestamps 0:00 Intro and quick...

They killed Frenchie. The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 delivers the most gut-wrenching death of the series — and Sarah and Will have VERY different opinions on whether it was earned. Plus, Daredevil Born Again closes out Season 2 with Fisk's downfall, Matt in jail, and the setup for Devil in Cell Block D. 00:00 Introduction 01:02 The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 Overview 02:39 Frenchie's Arc and Sacrifice 05:39 Homelander's Political Ascent 09:17 Soldier Boy and Homelander's Dynamic 11:53 The Hideout Conf...

She had a Harvard PhD and a career in science. Then she walked away to direct Star Trek. The twist? She'd never even watched it. Dr. Valerie Weiss joins Scene N Nerd to share the real story behind her career pivot from academics to Hollywood, how her scientific training became her secret weapon on set, and why sometimes the most logical decision is the one that makes no sense at all. We dig into: 🔬 Why she left academia — and what she'd tell anyone weighing the same leap 🎬 How a scientist's brai...

In this exciting episode of Scene N Nerd, Sarah and Will dive deep into the latest happenings in the geek universe, starting with their thoughts on the recent Star Wars Day and the exclusive IMAX preview of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Will shares his impressions of the first 22 minutes of the film, discussing its cinematic feel and how it compares to the previous season of The Mandalorian. They also explore the implications of the sneak peek and what it means for the future of the franchise. The ...