<description>&lt;p&gt;The boys are back with a jam-packed news roundup! Ludo, Timi, and Joey dive into the latest from film, TV, anime, and comics, with their usual unfiltered takes and banter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week, the Council breaks down:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Disney reportedly developing &lt;em&gt;Cool Runnings 2&lt;/em&gt; with an all-female bobsled team – do we need it?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Crunchyroll teaming up with Delta Airlines to bring anime to the skies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The return of &lt;em&gt;Scary Movie&lt;/em&gt; under the Wayans Brothers – can spoof comedies make a comeback?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Marvel Zombies and whether Disney is failing to market its Black-led projects like &lt;em&gt;Ironheart&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Wakanda&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;James Gunn teasing Idris Elba’s Bloodsport return to the DCU.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;First look at Tom Holland’s new Spider-Man suit in &lt;em&gt;Brand New Day&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, the gang goes deep on comedy’s decline, Marvel’s diversity problem, and why zombie franchises like &lt;em&gt;28 Days Later&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Train to Busan&lt;/em&gt; still set the standard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and plenty of nerd culture energy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POWERED BY ELGATO&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://e.lga.to/TheNerdCouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WEBSITE&lt;/strong&gt;: https://www.thenerdcouncil.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SOCIAL MEDIA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/thenerdcouncil_&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thenerdcouncil_&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdcounciluk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Email&lt;/strong&gt;: info@thenerdcouncil.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The boys are back with a jam-packed news roundup! Ludo, Timi, and Joey dive into the latest from film, TV, anime, and comics, with their usual unfiltered takes and banter. This week, the Council breaks down:<ul><li>Disney reportedly developing Cool Runnings 2 with an all-female bobsled team – do we need it?</li><li>Crunchyroll teaming up with Delta Airlines to bring anime to the skies</li><li>The return of Scary Movie under the Wayans Brothers – can spoof comedies make a comeback?</li><li>Marvel Zombies and whether Disney is failing to market its Black-led projects like Ironheart and Wakanda.</li><li>James Gunn teasing Idris Elba’s Bloodsport return to the DCU.</li><li>First look at Tom Holland’s new Spider-Man suit in Brand New Day</li><li> </li></ul>Plus, the gang goes deep on comedy’s decline, Marvel’s diversity problem, and why zombie franchises like 28 Days Later and Train to Busan still set the standard. Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and plenty of nerd culture energy. POWERED BY ELGATOhttps://e.lga.to/TheNerdCouncil WEBSITE: https://www.thenerdcouncil.co.uk SOCIAL MEDIATwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/thenerdcouncil_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thenerdcouncilTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thenerdcouncil_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdcouncilFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdcouncilukTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thenerdcouncil Email: info@thenerdcouncil.co.uk<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Season 7: Episode #012 - Zombies, Spoofs & Spider-Man: Nerd News Roundup

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Nerd Council Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, we dive headfirst into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we rank &lt;strong&gt;every single MCU film from Phases 1 through 5; &lt;/strong&gt;from &lt;em&gt;Iron Man&lt;/em&gt; to &lt;em&gt;The Marvels&lt;/em&gt;. With over 30 movies to dissect, we debate the highs (&lt;em&gt;Infinity War&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Winter Soldier&lt;/em&gt;) and call out the lows (&lt;em&gt;Thor: The Dark World&lt;/em&gt;, anyone?).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Expect hot takes, unexpected placements, and passionate arguments as we crown the best (and worst) entries in Marvel’s cinematic saga. Whether you're Team Cap or Team Tony, this is the ultimate MCU ranking episode you don’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POWERED BY ELGATO&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://e.lga.to/TheNerdCouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WEBSITE&lt;/strong&gt;: https://www.thenerdcouncil.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SOCIAL MEDIA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/thenerdcouncil_&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thenerdcouncil_&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdcounciluk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Email&lt;/strong&gt;: info@thenerdcouncil.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ranking The MCU Phase 1-5

In this episode of The Nerd Council Podcast, we dive headfirst into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we rank every single MCU film from Phases 1 through 5; from Iron Man to The Marvels. With over 30 movies to dissect, we debate the highs (Infinity War, Winter Soldier) and call out the lows (Thor: The Dark World, anyone?). Expect hot takes, unexpected placements, and passionate arguments as we crown the best (and worst) entries in Marvel’s cinematic saga. Whether you're Team Cap or Team Tony, this is the ultimate MCU ranking episode you don’t want to miss. POWERED BY ELGATOhttps://e.lga.to/TheNerdCouncil WEBSITE: https://www.thenerdcouncil.co.uk SOCIAL MEDIATwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/thenerdcouncil_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thenerdcouncilTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thenerdcouncil_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdcouncilFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdcouncilukTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thenerdcouncil Email: info@thenerdcouncil.co.uk<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Season 7: Episode #011 - 17 Years & 36 Movies Later...

<description>&lt;p&gt;James Gunn is ushering in a bold new era for the DC Universe, starting with the most iconic superhero of all time. In this episode, the TNC squad dives deep into everything we know (and speculate) about Gunn’s &lt;em&gt;Superman&lt;/em&gt;. From David Corenswet’s debut in the cape to the stacked supporting cast and the film’s place in the wider DCU reboot, we unpack it all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We explore Gunn’s creative vision, the shift in tone from previous Superman portrayals, and what this film means for the future of DC on screen. Is this the hopeful Superman fans have been waiting for? Or is there more to the story than meets the eye?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Expect hot takes, bold predictions, and some serious discussion around whether James Gunn can finally give Superman, and the DCU, the fresh start it deserves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POWERED BY ELGATO&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://e.lga.to/TheNerdCouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WEBSITE&lt;/strong&gt;: https://www.thenerdcouncil.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SOCIAL MEDIA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/thenerdcouncil_&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thenerdcouncil_&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdcounciluk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Email&lt;/strong&gt;: info@thenerdcouncil.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Discussing James Gunn's Superman fim!

James Gunn is ushering in a bold new era for the DC Universe, starting with the most iconic superhero of all time. In this episode, the TNC squad dives deep into everything we know (and speculate) about Gunn’s Superman. From David Corenswet’s debut in the cape to the stacked supporting cast and the film’s place in the wider DCU reboot, we unpack it all.We explore Gunn’s creative vision, the shift in tone from previous Superman portrayals, and what this film means for the future of DC on screen. Is this the hopeful Superman fans have been waiting for? Or is there more to the story than meets the eye? Expect hot takes, bold predictions, and some serious discussion around whether James Gunn can finally give Superman, and the DCU, the fresh start it deserves. POWERED BY ELGATOhttps://e.lga.to/TheNerdCouncil WEBSITE: https://www.thenerdcouncil.co.uk SOCIAL MEDIATwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/thenerdcouncil_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thenerdcouncilTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thenerdcouncil_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdcouncilFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdcouncilukTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thenerdcouncil Email: info@thenerdcouncil.co.uk<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Season 7: Episode #010 - Hope For A New Generation

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on &lt;em&gt;The Nerd Council&lt;/em&gt;, we’re diving headfirst into the galaxy far, far away to examine where &lt;em&gt;Star Wars&lt;/em&gt; stands in 2025. With Disney doubling down on its streaming strategy following the sequel trilogy, we look at the current slate of projects—from &lt;em&gt;The Mandalorian&lt;/em&gt; Season 4 and &lt;em&gt;Andor&lt;/em&gt; Season 2 to &lt;em&gt;The Acolyte&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Skeleton Crew&lt;/em&gt;—and question whether the storytelling still holds weight or is beginning to feel formulaic. On the film side, new entries like Daisy Ridley’s return as Rey, Dave Filoni’s Mando-verse crossover, and the Dawn of the Jedi film are in development, but will they restore the franchise’s cinematic glory or further blur its once-mythic event status?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also explore the ongoing division within the fan base. Whether you're a staunch sequel defender, a disgruntled purist, or a casual viewer, &lt;em&gt;Star Wars&lt;/em&gt; discourse continues to be divisive, especially on social media. We discuss how shows like &lt;em&gt;Andor&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Visions&lt;/em&gt; have managed to bridge gaps and win back some credibility, and whether the franchise can learn from recent stumbles made by the MCU as it tries to map out its future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POWERED BY ELGATO&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://e.lga.to/TheNerdCouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WEBSITE&lt;/strong&gt;: https://www.thenerdcouncil.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SOCIAL MEDIA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/thenerdcouncil_&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thenerdcouncil_&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdcounciluk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Email&lt;/strong&gt;: info@thenerdcouncil.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The State of Star Wars in 2025

This week on The Nerd Council, we’re diving headfirst into the galaxy far, far away to examine where Star Wars stands in 2025. With Disney doubling down on its streaming strategy following the sequel trilogy, we look at the current slate of projects—from The Mandalorian Season 4 and Andor Season 2 to The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew—and question whether the storytelling still holds weight or is beginning to feel formulaic. On the film side, new entries like Daisy Ridley’s return as Rey, Dave Filoni’s Mando-verse crossover, and the Dawn of the Jedi film are in development, but will they restore the franchise’s cinematic glory or further blur its once-mythic event status? We also explore the ongoing division within the fan base. Whether you're a staunch sequel defender, a disgruntled purist, or a casual viewer, Star Wars discourse continues to be divisive, especially on social media. We discuss how shows like Andor and Visions have managed to bridge gaps and win back some credibility, and whether the franchise can learn from recent stumbles made by the MCU as it tries to map out its future. POWERED BY ELGATOhttps://e.lga.to/TheNerdCouncil WEBSITE: https://www.thenerdcouncil.co.uk SOCIAL MEDIATwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/thenerdcouncil_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thenerdcouncilTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thenerdcouncil_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdcouncilFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdcouncilukTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thenerdcouncil Email: info@thenerdcouncil.co.uk <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Season 7: Episode #009 - The State of The Galactic Empire

<description>&lt;p&gt;We’re diving into Marvel’s latest release: &lt;em&gt;Thunderbolts*&lt;/em&gt;...Sorry, &lt;em&gt;The New Avengers! &lt;/em&gt;With a line-up of former villains, antiheroes, and fan-favourites like Bucky, Yelena, and Red Guardian, we’re asking: is this Marvel’s answer to the Suicide Squad — or something entirely different? Does this film hold up to the rest of Phase 5? What does the formation of The New Avengers mean for the future of The Avengers team in the MCU? And does the film do a good job tackling grief, mental health and hardship?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POWERED BY ELGATO&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://e.lga.to/TheNerdCouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WEBSITE&lt;/strong&gt;: https://www.thenerdcouncil.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Email&lt;/strong&gt;: info@thenerdcouncil.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SOCIAL MEDIA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/thenerdcouncil_&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thenerdcouncil_&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdcounciluk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thenerdcouncil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Analysing the final Phase 5 MCU movie

We’re diving into Marvel’s latest release: Thunderbolts*...Sorry, The New Avengers! With a line-up of former villains, antiheroes, and fan-favourites like Bucky, Yelena, and Red Guardian, we’re asking: is this Marvel’s answer to the Suicide Squad — or something entirely different? Does this film hold up to the rest of Phase 5? What does the formation of The New Avengers mean for the future of The Avengers team in the MCU? And does the film do a good job tackling grief, mental health and hardship? POWERED BY ELGATOhttps://e.lga.to/TheNerdCouncil WEBSITE: https://www.thenerdcouncil.co.uk Email: info@thenerdcouncil.co.uk SOCIAL MEDIATwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/thenerdcouncil_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thenerdcouncilTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thenerdcouncil_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdcouncilFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdcouncilukTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thenerdcouncil<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Season 7: Episode #008 - The League Of Mentally Disturbed Heroes*

The Nerd Council is one of the UK’s most prominent Black podcasts and online platforms specialising in film/TV, gaming, comics and anime. Created in with the aim to build and bring the nerd community together, The Nerd Council challenges typical convention of what it means to be a Nerd in modern times, whilst celebrating all the brilliant things Nerds enjoy. Catch new episodes twice a month!<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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