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What makes a Harvard-trained PhD scientist in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology walk away from the lab and into the director's chair on a Star Trek set, no less? Dr. Valerie Weiss joins Scene N Nerd to share her extraordinary journey from earning a PhD at Harvard to directing some of the biggest franchises on television. We talk about the grit she carried from science into Hollywood, why she directs fight scenes from a place of emotion rather than choreography, and what she learned about leadership from putting Kirk in the captain's chair. Plus, Dr. Weiss gives us an inside look at her upcoming Amazon Prime dramedy, It's Not Like That (premiering May 15th), a show with the DNA of Parenthood that tackles grief, family, and mental health with humor and heart. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction to Dr. Valerie Weiss 1:49 From Molecular Biology to Film 6:43 Scientific Tenacity in Hollywood 10:18 Applying Research to Creative Direction 15:05 The Mechanics of Television Directing …

Will saw The Mandalorian & Grogu on Star Wars Day — 22 minutes in, and he was hooked. Meanwhile, The Boys S5E6 might be Antony Starr's best episode ever, and Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 & 6 are two of our favorites of the entire season. All that and more — honest reactions, no hype, no spoiler shield needed. You already watched it. Let's talk. 0:00 - Star Wars Day & The Mandalorian Preview Impressions 3:52 - The Bear Prequel Special Discussion and Season 5 news 9:15 - The Boys Season 5, Episode 6 Review and finale news 49:00 - Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Episodes 5-6 Analysis 1:09:00 - Outro ABOUT SCENE N NERD PODCAST: We're your conversational deep dive into TV reactions, movie reviews, and pop culture breakdowns! Sarah Belmont and Will Polk bring you first-time watching reactions, Easter eggs, and genuine fan perspectives every week. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly breakdowns and discussions! CONNECT WITH US: ✅ Subscribe! ✅ 💻 https://www.youtube.com/@SceneNNerd ✅https://www…

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We went to the Mandalorian & Grogu IMAX Special-Look Event for Star Wars Day — we have THOUGHTS. No spoilers, just general impressions. Disney dropped us into the galaxy far, far away for the May the 4th IMAX sneak peek of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Did it live up to the hype? Is Din Djarin the heart of the Star Wars universe? And what does this film mean for the future of the franchise? ABOUT SCENE N NERD PODCAST: We're your conversational deep dive into TV reactions, movie reviews, and pop culture breakdowns! Sarah Belmont and Will Polk bring you first-time watching reactions, Easter eggs, and genuine fan perspectives every week. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly breakdowns and discussions! CONNECT WITH US: ✅ Subscribe! ✅ 💻 https://www.youtube.com/@SceneNNerd ✅https://www.youtube.com/@SceneNNerd?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Follow and subscribe to our Podcasts on Audio 🔊 Scene N Nerd 🔊 🟣 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id879719731?mt=2&ls=1 🟢 Spotify: https://open.…

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Homelander and Soldier Boy's line drop moment!

Homelander gave Firecracker her one shot — and then took everything else away. Sarah and Will break down The Boys Season 5 Episode 5 "One Shots," Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Episodes 3 & 4, and what both episodes mean for the rest of the season. This week on Scene N Nerd Podcast: 🔴 THE BOYS S5E5 — "ONE SHOTS" Every character gets a solo moment — and Firecracker's is the most devastating. She finally has Homelander's full attention. But the episode doesn't stop there. Butcher confesses to Huey that he let Becca die — not an accident, a choice. Sister Sage reveals Phase 2 — and yes—they saved the dog. ⚡ DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN SEASON 2 — EPISODES 3 & 4 Bullseye is completely unhinged, and Matt can barely keep up. The trail leads from a diner to a church to a trap Fisk has been building from the start. Vanessa returns and immediately gets a piece of glass in her head. Born Again is escalating fast — and the 46% viewership drop from Season 1 isn't stopping it. 📰 PLUS: Gen V is officiall…

The finale of Maul: Shadow Lord Season 1 is here, and The Force Report is here to share its thoughts! The High Council discusses and grades the final two episodes of the season!

Join us for a unique movie reaction as our host re-watches Star Trek 2, experiencing it as if it were the first time watching, at the same age as James T Kirk in the film. Seeing this scifi classic on a big screen with William Shatner created an unforgettable cinematic experience. It truly felt like a completely different movie, offering a fresh perspective on this iconic story. 🖖 #StarTrek #WrathOfKhan #WilliamShatner #MovieReflection #GettingOlder

Join us as we dive into Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan from a fresh perspective, with our host, Will, watching it at the exact age of Admiral James T. Kirk in the film. This unique experience, including seeing the film on a big screen with William Shatner, truly changes our understanding of this iconic Star Trek movie. We discuss how this personal connection to the actor and character brings new depth to a classic sci-fi story. 🖖 Timestamps 0:00 Introduction: Mirroring Admiral Kirk's Age 1:06 A Personal Confrontation with Middle Age 1:58 The Atmosphere of the Screening Event 3:33 William Shatner's Live Q&A and Legacy 5:03 The Reality of Aging and Career Shifts 6:03 Redefining the Kobayashi Maru 7:17 The Soul of Star Trek: Friendship and Sacrifice 9:23 Khan: The Personification of Past Choices 10:52 Conclusion: Great Art Grows with Us 💬 What movie has grown up WITH you? Drop it in the comments — I want to know. ABOUT SCENE N NERD PODCAST: We're your conversational deep dive into T…