It's a Fake Nerd Special - A Tribute to Akira Toriyama! The incredible mangaka and character/model designer, Akira Toriyama, has sadly passed away. In light of this news, there was a desire to come together and share just how much the works of this incredible man meant to us. Fake Nerds Brandon T. McClure, Sparkz Witty, and Ben Magnet gather with t…

After almost eight years, we’re saying goodbye! We felt 350 was the right number to go out on, so please enjoy our Top 15s of 2023 as we celebrate our little corner of the internet. This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzMwt0tNTig Personal Links - DnDark: https://…

We had to end our hiatus early so welcome to New Years Eve! Andre Braugher has passed away, and we discuss Jonathan Majors and Kung Fu Panda 4 and much more! Then we have a major announcement that changes everything! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiZtO32_3P…

Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! This is our review of the comic book film adaptation: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Directed by Edgar Wright, written by Michael Bacall and Edgar Wright, based on the comics by Brya…

Happy Holidays all you fake nerds! To celebrate the end of another year, we've recorded yet another Holiday special! For our 2023 Holiday Annual; we make wishes, look back on our year's MANY shows, AND have a film review in the middle! After a bit of gift for nerds discussion, we get into our thoughts on the Christmas slasher film from Shudder this…

Sometimes it's a topic from the Fake Nerd Podcast, sometimes we need the room to discuss films on their own. Either way, they end up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! An excerpt from Ep. 123 of the Fake Nerd Podcast, this is just our review of Aquaman - written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beall, directed by James Wan. Ryan, Sparkz, …

Lots to get into this week! SAG-AFTRA's contract has been ratified, but is it enough? The trailer for GxK has dropped, what do we think of the 6th entry in the MonsterVerse? And so much more! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YS_QYS33HE Personal Links - DnDark…

Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! This is our review of the latest Godzilla film from Toho. Godzilla Minus One is written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki. Ryan, Brandon, and Sparkz are here to give all their thoug…

Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! This is our review of the latest video game adaptation film. Five Nights at Freddy's is written by Scott Cawthon, Seth Cuddeback, and Emma Tammi; directed by Emma Tammi. The Fake N…

We bring all sorts of juicy topics to the show today! Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream 7, Dave Filoni is the new CCO of Star Wars, and Superman: Legacy is casting! All this and more! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2aF97agrdw Personal Links - DnDark: ht…

Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! This is our review of the latest Poirot film. A Haunting in Venice is written by Michael Green and directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie. Ben, S…

The Strikes Appear To Be Over! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOZwPF_IFLM Bread and butter: Now it’s time to get back to normal! - In Memoriam - SAG-AFTRA Strike Updates Strike Information - SAG-AFTRA Agreement: https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa_doc…

Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! This is our review of the second attempt at adapting the Haunted Mansion ride that hit theatres in 2023! Haunted Mansion is written by Katie Dippold and directed by Justin Simien. …

Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! This is our review of the animated hit that brought the Turtles back to theatres in 2023! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is written by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jeff …

Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! This is our review of the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Marvels is written by Nia DaCosta, Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik; directed by Nia DaCosta. Brandon,…

We’re trying a new format! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5cTpOTlAKg DON’T FORGET TO LIKE THIS VIDEO AND SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL. IF YOU WANT MORE FOLLOW @FakeNerdPodcast Bread and butter: We’re trying a new format so we hope you like it! - In Me…

This episode is a week old! I’m Sorry! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiVviW_Ip_k Bread and butter: Lots to update you all on! - In Memoriam - Strike Updates - New York Comic Con - Misc. - Trailer Talk Strike Information - SAG-AFTRA Strike Information: https://www.sagaftra…

ALL ABOARD! It's time for Animation Station, the show conducted by Sparkz Witty that provides a new forum for deep dives and longer discussions on animated shows and films. It’s the last adventure with the original digi-destined! Brandon and Ben return with Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna, the final movie to star Tai, Matt and the rest of …

A strike has ended, and another has just begun! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyPda6iCdXo Bread and butter: Mostly talking about the trike this week! - In memoriam - WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike Update - Trailer Strike Information - What the WGA won: https…

ALL ABOARD! It's time for Animation Station, the show conducted by Sparkz Witty that provides a new forum for deep dives and longer discussions on animated shows and films. Get ready to return to the digital world! Brandon and Ben finish their deep dive into the world of Digimon Adventure Tri with the final film: Digimon Adventure Tri: Future. Who …

This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8HB-PhB0I0 Bread and butter: Make sure to check the time codes! - WGA/SAG-AFTRA Updates - Audio Adventures - Comics - Nintendo Direct - Playstation State of Play - Trailers - WGA Strike Information: https://www.wgacon…

ALL ABOARD! It's time for Animation Station, the show conducted by Sparkz Witty that provides a new forum for deep dives and longer discussions on animated shows and films. Get ready to return to the digital world! Brandon and Ben continue their deep dive into the world of Digimon Adventure Tri with the penultimate film: Digimon Adventure Tri: Coex…

ALL ABOARD! It's time for Animation Station, the show conducted by Sparkz Witty that provides a new forum for deep dives and longer discussions on animated shows and films. Get ready to return to the digital world! Brandon and Ben continue their deep dive into the world of Digimon Adventure Tri with Part 4 - Digimon Adventure Tri: Loss. In this Sor…

The strike is still going on but so much has happened! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tup7yhePPXU Bread and butter: (1:07:49) Make sure to check your timecodes! - (1:07:49) In Memoriam - (1:21:55) WGA-SAG-AFTRA Updates - (2:41:52) Misc. - (2:50:09) …

ALL ABOARD! It's time for Animation Station, the show conducted by Sparkz Witty that provides a new forum for deep dives and longer discussions on animated shows and films. Get ready to return to the digital world! Brandon and Ben continue their deep dive into the world of Digimon Adventure Tri with Part 3 - Digimon Adventure Tri: Confession. With …

ALL ABOARD! It's time for Animation Station, the show conducted by Sparkz Witty that provides a new forum for deep dives and longer discussions on animated shows and films. Get ready to return to the digital world! Brandon and Ben continue their deep dive into the world of Digimon Adventure Tri with part 2 of the film franchise that brought back th…

We’re back to update you on the strikes! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R9o6FqhlEo Bread and butter: (38:02) Be sure to check your timecodes! - (38:02) In Memoriam - (49:11) WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike Update - (1:59:58) Comics - (2:11:53) Misc. - (2:19:4…

ALL ABOARD! It's time for Animation Station, the show conducted by Sparkz Witty that provides a new forum for deep dives and longer discussions on animated shows and films. Get ready to return to the digital world! Brandon and Ben begin a deep dive into the world of Digimon Adventure Tri! To kick things off, they discuss the highs and lows of Digim…

These strikes are getting hot! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgbR1g-sW-E Bread and butter: (17:08) Lots to catch you up on! - (17:08) In Memoriam - (29:36) WGA/SAG-Aftra Strike Updates - (1:23:52) Comics - (1:42:51) Mics. - (1:44:02) Trailer Talk S…

An update about what we're doing with our shows to be in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. We're putting Fake Nerds Watch, Animation Station, Fake Nerd Cine-Files, Mythellaneous, and Animation Station on pause along with some alterations to the main show. Basement Arcade, Basement: Arcade Pause Menu, and Fake Nerd Book Club will contin…

Time to pivot the show! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky6zq0awNRY Bread and butter: (53:52) Big changes are coming to the show again! - (53:52) In Memoriam - (58:15) WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike Update - (1:22:56) Comics - (1:28:04) Digimon Movies - (1:36:…

Lots of Comic-Con news to get through! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFiLwMIGcx0 Bread and butter: (38:15) Don’t forget to check your time codes! - (38:15) In Memoriam - (39:16) Strike Updates - (1:03:40) Comics - (1:10:12) San Diego Come-Con 2023 …

Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! This is our review of the seventh film in the Mission: Impossible Franchise. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is written by Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen; d…

New show! Same us! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUE46UuqcLc&t=4s Bread and butter: (26:52) Be sure to check your time codes! - (27:05) In Memoriam - (29:21) WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike Update - (1:09:21) Disney - (1:36:37) Comics - (1:58:54) Misc. - (2:1…

Sometimes it's a topic from the Fake Nerd Podcast, sometimes we need the room to discuss a films on their own. Either way, they end up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! An excerpt from Episode 335 of the Fake Nerd Podcast, this is our review of the fifth and sixth films in the Mission: Impossible Franchise. Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation is wri…

It’s the last two Mission: Impossible films before Dead Reckoning! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ2L3j_emug Bread and butter: (37:31) Where did all the news go? - (37:31) Misc. - (53:09) Trailers Main Course: (1:12:17) Mission: Impossible franchis…

Sometimes it's a topic from the Fake Nerd Podcast, sometimes we need the room to discuss a films on their own. Either way, they end up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! An excerpt from Episode 334 of the Fake Nerd Podcast, this is our review of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! Written by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, David Koepp an…

**REVIEW OF INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY** This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSt6SdkEEmU Bread and butter: (51:53) Light news! Will the show be under 4 hours?? Nope - (51:53) In memoriam - (56:15) Writers Strike Update - (1:02:20) Warner Bros.…

He spends his time locked away, never before has seen the light of day. He handwrites movie scripts in a demented fit and makes you look like a lazy piece of....crap. He is no longer a man, he has become a savage. YOU THINK YOU'RE A TRUE FAN?! This is Mike's Impossible Movie Trivia Challenge! In this special archive episode pulled from Ep. 153 of t…

Sometimes it's a topic from the Fake Nerd Podcast, sometimes we need the room to discuss a films on their own. Either way, they end up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! An excerpt from Episode 333 of the Fake Nerd Podcast, this is our review of the third and fourth films in the Mission: Impossible Franchise. Mission: Impossible 3 is written by Alex…

Part 2 of our Mission: Impossible Discussion! This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42Q3oHijEO8 Bread and butter: (43:11) Make sure to check time codes! - (43:11) Writers Strike - (45:12) Warner Bros. Discovery - (1:16:35) Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Ver…

Sometimes it's a topic from the Fake Nerd Podcast, sometimes we need the room to discuss films on their own. Either way, they end up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! An excerpt from Ep. 332 of the Fake Nerd Podcast, this is our review of Warner Bros's The Flash - written by Christina Hodsons; directed by Andy Muschietti. Sparkz, Brandon, Ryan, and…

**SPOILERS FOR THE FLASH** This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzm44NF9kd8 Bread and butter: (44:16) It was a huge news week! - (44:16) In Memoriam - (46:17) Comics - (55:19) Disney - (1:14:49) Warner Bros. - (1:37:21) Misc. - (1:41:26) Trailers Main Cou…

Sometimes it's a topic from the Fake Nerd Podcast, sometimes we need the room to discuss a films on their own. Either way, they end up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! An excerpt from Episode 329 of the Fake Nerd Podcast, this is our review of the first two films in the Mission Impossible Franchise. Mission Impossible is written by David Koepp and…

Sometimes it's a topic from the Fake Nerd Podcast, sometimes we need the room to discuss films on their own. Either way, they end up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! An excerpt from Ep. 331 of the Fake Nerd Podcast, this is our review of Paramount's Transformers: Rise of the Beasts - written by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeb…

Sometimes it's a topic from the Fake Nerd Podcast, sometimes we need the room to discuss films on their own. Either way, they end up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! An archive review pulled from Ep. 123 of the Fake Nerd Podcast, this is just our review of Bumblebee - written by Christina Hodson, directed by Travis Knight. Ryan, Sparkz, Ben, and B…

**SPOILERS FOR TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS** This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7iSBc1LRKQ Bread and butter: (26:32) Lots of trailers to get through! - (26:32) In Memoriam - (37:11) Strike Updates - (39:38) Comic Book Movies - (48:54) Comic Books …

IT'S OUR 7th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! The guys are back together virtually for another Annual Special! No news, no book club, just the fakest of nerds discussing the past year, looking ahead, and playing a game of DnD! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Vf1dXsoM7-g Skip to the game: 39:05 To kick things off, they get into their favorite memorie…

**SPOILERS FOR SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE** This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-jrveWgL1s Bread and butter: (1:03:55) Don’t Forget to check time codes! - (1:04:00) In Memoriam - (1:04:49) Directors Guild of America - (1:12:38) Spider-Man - (1:…

Sometimes it's a topic from the Fake Nerd Podcast, sometimes we need the room to discuss films on their own. Either way, they end up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files! An excerpt from Ep. 330 of the Fake Nerd Podcast, this is our review of Sony Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - written by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and David Call…