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Frantic Nerdcast

Embark on an epic journey into the heart of all things nerdy and geeky with Aj and Brock on Frantic Nerdcast. Immerse yourself in the realms of movies, anime, comics, cartoons, board games, and trading card games as we explore the geek culture universe.

About Us:
We are lifelong enthusiasts of everything from the silver screen to the pages of graphic novels. As self-proclaimed pop culture aficionados, we bring you insightful discussions, hilarious banter, and a passion for all things geek. Each episode is a deep dive into the worlds that captivate us, filled with the latest news, reviews, and interviews with fellow geeks who share our fervour.

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Uncover hidden gems in the vast realms of geek culture.
Stay updated on the latest releases and trends.
Engage in lively discussions about your favorite movies, anime, comics, and more.
Laugh, learn, and connect with a community that celebrates your geekiness.

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  • #127
    Yesterday · 52 min

    Episode 127 - The Best Modern Movie Trilogies (2000s to Now) & Transformers Hot Takes

    With PAX just two weeks away, the crew sits down to talk tabletop games, retro video games, and modern cinema. We kick things off with a recap of our latest TCG Tuesday match in Illustrals, share early thoughts on the top-down turn-based game Canvas City, and preview upcoming matches in DC Deck Builder: Rivals. Then, the conversation devolves into a full Transformers marathon breakdown—examining Optimus Prime's ruthless kill count, the missed potential of Galvatron, and why the animated Netflix trilogy (War for Cybertron) gets the characters right. Finally, we debate the best movie trilogies from the 2000s to now, covering The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings, The Bourne Series, The Matrix, and Shyamalan’s Unbreakable universe.

  • #125
    September 10 · 1 hr 4 min

    Episode 125 - Zelda Switch 2 Remake, Hollow Knight, & PAX Prep!

    Welcome to Episode 125 of the Frantic Nerdcast! On this week's episode, the crew breaks down the latest news around the rumored Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2, including proposed quality-of-life changes like a manual jump button. We also dive into hands-on impressions of Hollow Knight, talk TV with updates on Silo, The Gentlemen Season 2, and Bookish, and catch up on book reading lists including Three-Body Problem and Horus Heresy. Plus, we discuss our upcoming trip to PAX and showcase a custom physical DIY shuffle baseball game! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Sponsor: Monsters at War Card Game 02:00 - Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake News & Quality-of-Life Changes 05:07 - Hollow Knight Review & Gameplay Impressions 10:04 - TV Talk: Bette, Silo, The Gentlemen, & Bookish 23:19 - Book Club: Three-Body Problem & Horus Heresy Deep Dive 42:20 - DIY Shuffle Baseball Game Project 48:45 - Nerd News: Anime Releases, Alien/Romulus, Witcher 3 Remaster, & More 57:03 - Cancer Council Longest Day Golf Fundraiser Announcement 59:35 - PAX Trip Prep & Channel Updates upport Cancer Research: Donate to our Longest Day Golf Fundraiser: AJ - https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/AJStephens32782 Zac - https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/ZacManning19030/nsw Brock - https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/BrockLewis32811/nsw Support the Show: 🛒 Grab a copy of Monsters at War : https://franticnerdcast.com/product/monsters-at-war-physical-version/ Support Monsters At War on Boardgamegeek: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/466444/monsters-at-war 🌐 Visit our website for game dev blogs: franticnerdcast.com. 💬 Join the conversation on Discord (link below)! Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franticnerdcast/ Ajs Insta - https://www.instagram.com/weirdartbyaj/ Brocks Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticbrock/ Zac's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticcaz Discord - https://discord.gg/ajkTjBPRR2 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/franticnerdcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefranticnerdcast

  • #124
    September 3 · 1 hr 17 min

    Episode 124 - Green Lanterns Breakdown, Street Fighter & Hogwarts HBO Trailers!

    Welcome back to Episode 124 of the Frantic Nerdcast! In this episode, AJ, Brock, and Zach break down the latest episodes of DC's Lanterns and dive into the recent trailers for the Hogwarts HBO series and the new live-action Street Fighter movie. The guys also talk about Silo Season 3, the Cyberpunk TCG initial thoughts, their upcoming appearance at PAX, and run through a pop culture binge-watch quiz! Grab a copy of Monsters at War : https://franticnerdcast.com/product/monsters-at-war-physical-version/

  • #123
    August 28 · 1 hr 10 min

    Episode 123 - CollectorCon Haul, Pokemon Cards, PAX Australia 2026 & Toxic Avenger Review

    Welcome to episode 120 of the Frantic Nerdcast! In this episode, the guys break down their experience at CollectorCon in Newcastle, discuss trading and completing Pokemon TCG master sets, and talk local card grading with TCG and PCG. Plus, we pay tribute to the legendary Tim Curry, talk about upcoming plans for PAX Australia 2026, dive into board game recommendations (Zombicide: Marvel & DC Deceased), and share our thoughts on the latest Toxic Avenger movie!

  • #122
    August 21 · 1 hr 11 min

    Episode 122 - MCU D23 Leaks & Castings, Spider-Man Review, Directing Obsession, & Pokemon Cards w/ Viking!

    Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! On this episode, the boys break down all things pop culture, MCU, horror movies, and TCG collecting. First up, we tackle Spider-Man, diving deep into our review, character development, and hidden Easter eggs. Then, we react to the massive D23 announcements, including the official X-Men cast (Sadie Sink, Adam Driver, Samara Weaving, Kit Connor), the insane Avengers: Doomsday trailer breakdown, Vision Quest updates, and controversial news like 3D Bluey and Frozen 3. Later, we review Blumhouse's latest horror hit Obsession directed by Curry Barker, touch on new TV shows like Reacher and Lanterns, and sit down with special guest Viking's Collectibles! We talk about card shows, eating spicy peppers for pack openings, and his awesome Squirtle Squad charity binder raising funds for breast cancer research. Viking Collects - https://www.instagram.com/viking__collects/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Spider-Man Review 08:26 - D23 News: MCU X-Men Cast Announced 17:26 - Avengers: Doomsday Trailer & Vision Quest 24:30 - Disney, Pixar & Bluey Movie News 28:26 - TV Corner: Reacher, Lanterns & Ted Lasso 36:19 - Guest Interview: Viking's Collectibles (Card Shows & Charity Binder) 54:12 - Horror Movie Breakdown: Obsession (2024) 01:05:43 - The Longest Day Golf Charity & Outro

  • #121
    August 13 · 1 hr 12 min

    Episode 121 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Spoiler Review, Gundam Deckbuilder & PAX Australia!

    Welcome to episode 121 of the Frantic Nerdcast! We're down a host (missing Zach), so AJ and Brock are taking a slightly more "casual" approach this week—even if AJ's intro voice threw everyone off! In this episode, we dive deep into a FULL SPOILER REVIEW of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. We break down the arachnid hormone mechanics, the Jean Grey reveal, the Hulk/Frank Castle dynamics, and how this sets up Weapon X, mutant inhibitor collars, and Secret Wars! We also discuss: • AJ’s resin 3D printing disaster and recovery • Updates on our in-development skirmish game, Rift Chaos • Board Game of the Week: The rare Japanese-only 'Deck Build Gundam' • Movie & TV Chat: 'Big Bad' (Save the Green Planet remake), 'The Dink' (pickleball comedy), 'Lucky', and 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 • TCG Tuesday spotlight on WIXOSS • Big news: We got MEDIA PASSES for PAX Australia!

  • #120
    August 6 · 1 hr 19 min

    Episode 120 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review (Spoiler Free!) & The Beauty FX Review

    The boys are back for Episode 120, coming to you in full monochromatic green style! 🟢 This week, we’re opening up with some high-stakes local bin chat before diving straight into the big pop culture releases. We give our initial (mostly!) spoiler-free thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day—is it truly the best MCU Spider-Man movie yet? We also dive into Ryan Murphy's The Beauty (and how it compares to the graphic novel), Netflix’s The Boroughs, Peacemaker Season 2, a nostalgic Mortal Kombat marathon, and early impressions of Silo Season 3. Plus, Brock gets put on the hot seat for a blind Dragon Ball Z Character Ranking, we highlight how to play our game Monsters at War, cover huge news in the TCG and tabletop world (Universes 40k, PAX Aus, and Ready Player Two), and share details on an incredible community FU Cancer fundraiser.

  • #119
    July 30 · 1 hr 1 min

    Episode 119 - SDCC 2026 Breakdown, Palworld 1.0, & Rift Chaos Playtest!

    We are shaking up the schedule this week with an early Tuesday recording because Thursday is reserved for Spider-Man: Brand New Day! In this jam-packed episode, the boys dive into their early impressions of Palworld 1.0, recent progress on Diddy Kong Racing, and a fresh playtest report for our upcoming 3D printable skirmish game, Rift Chaos! Plus, we break down Christopher Nolan’s epic three-hour film The Odyssey, jump into Horus Heresy book chatter, and discuss big news for Dungeon Crawler Carl. Finally, we react to all the massive SDCC drops—from Marvel’s big Avengers and Ghost Rider reveals to DC’s Lanterns, Blade Runner 2099, and the spoof-filled Spaceballs Cinematic Universe plan! Head over to franticnerdcast.com to grab our card games or check out the latest miniatures! Stay Frantic!

  • #118
    July 23 · 51 min

    Episode 118 - Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Breakdown + The Hawk & Duel of Meloch Review!

    We are officially back and fully legal to drink again for Episode 118! This week, the boys break down the internet-breaking trailer for Avengers: Doomsday. We discuss Gambit taking on Shang-Chi, comic-accurate Mystique, Thor's ominous warnings about Doom, and how Secret Wars is being set up. Later, AJ takes on a blind ranking challenge of classic board games (Ticket to Ride, Wingspan, Carcassonne, and Game of Thrones), and we give an in-depth review of Stonemaier Games' asymmetrical standalone game, Duel of Meloch.

  • #117
    July 16 · 1 hr 5 min

    Episode 117 - EB Games Scalping Drama, Sam Neill Tribute, & Pop Culture Deaths That Broke Us

    The lads are back for another rambling journey through the chaotic world of nerd culture. In Episode 117, Zachary recounts his trip to the brand-new Grindzone TCG brick-and-mortar storefront in Brookvale before the conversation shifts to the corporate blunder of the week: EB Games. The guys break down the retailer's baffling statement defending their inflated Pokémon 30th Anniversary pre-order prices as an "anti-scalping strategy". Following a tragic, sudden loss in the local acting community, the crew pays tribute to the iconic New Zealander (whom Australia proudly claims), Sam Neill, sharing their ultimate favorite performances from Event Horizon to Merlin. Finally, things get dark and moody as the team unloads a massive list of the most shocking, heartbreaking fictional deaths across pop culture history. Whether it's the heartbreaking exit of Gambit in X-Men '97, the traumatic execution of Ned Stark, the ultimate anime tragedy of Nina Tucker, or the brutal loss of Dom in Gears of War, no tear duct is left safe. They wrap things up with quick thoughts on Enola Holmes 3, the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, Absolute Batman, and a highly controversial debate comparing Heath Ledger's roles in A Knight's Tale and The Dark Knight. To grab your physical copy of Monsters at War for $25 AUD, hit up store@franticnerdcast.com, and don't forget to join the community on the official Discord!

  • #116
    July 10 · 1 hr 21 min

    Episode 116 - he Pokemon 30th Anniversary Pre-Order Disaster! + Dune Part 3 & Anime Rants

    The boys are back for Episode 116, and Zach is kicking things off with a massive rant about the absolute disaster that was the Pokémon 30th Anniversary pre-order drop. From major Australian retailers testing the waters with scalper-level pricing to website crashes forcing collectors to check out one item at a time, it was a total mess. Once the rage settles, the guys dive into a massive pop culture breakdown. They dissect the new Dune Part 3 trailer, theorizing on how the film will blend Dune Messiah and Children of Dune, before pivoting to the anime world to discuss the insane premise of Zombie Land Saga and the upcoming One Piece remake. The crew also reviews the new Supergirl movie, hits a frustrating storytelling wall in their Smallville rewatch, breaks down The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 finale, and chats about the latest updates to Avatar: The Last Airbender. Wrap it all up with a lightning round of geek news—including a Lego Dragon Ball Z leak, a bizarre Fallout reality show announcement, and a massive anime piracy bust—plus updates on their own card game, Monsters at War.

  • #115
    July 2 · 1 hr 33 min

    Episode 115 - The Death of Physical Gaming & Our Ultimate 80s & 90s Movie Tier List!

    In Episode 115, the boys sit down to rant about the state of next-gen gaming and celebrate the golden era of cinema. We kick things off by venting our frustrations over Sony and the push toward disc-less, all-digital consoles. Between inflated store prices, mandatory multi-gigabyte day-one updates, and upcoming AI-driven hardware shortages, are modern consoles shooting themselves in the foot? We break down why the plug-and-play magic of old consoles is officially dead. Next, we open up the vault for a massive nostalgia trip through the best (and most obscure) movies of the 80s and 90s. We bypass the massive blockbusters to highlight the cult classics that defined our youth—ranging from The Mighty Ducks trilogy, The Sandlot, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert, to left-field horror-comedies like Idle Hands and Puppet Master 4. Plus, we celebrate some massive wins for the Monsters of War universe, give a shoutout to our mates at Grindzone TCG in Sydney, and check in on AJ's elusive fifth canvas. Want to play our home-grown card game? Order your copy of Monsters of War for $25 AUD by emailing store@franticnercast.com.

  • #114
    June 25 · 1 hr 17 min

    Episode 114 - Unpacking Stonemaier’s Duel of Meloch & Our Ultimate Non-Disney Animated Masterpieces!

    With Brock out traveling the wilderness this week, the dynamic duo teams up to deliver a jam-packed episode of nerdy deep dives. The guys kick things off with a countdown to PAX Australia before losing their minds over Stonemaier Games' newly announced title, Duel of Melok—an ambitious asymmetrical game allowing Scythe and Expeditions systems to battle head-to-head. Then, they step into the designer shoes to pitch how iconic anime IPs like Dr. Stone and One Piece could naturally fit complex resource management and dungeon-crawling board game systems without just being cheap reskins. Finally, they step into the screening room for a massive retro discussion on the greatest animated feature films that have absolutely zero affiliation with Disney or Pixar. They cover everything from the brutal heartbreak of The Land Before Time and the legendary rock soundtrack of the original Transformers movie to absolute anime milestones like Akira, Ninja Scroll, and Evangelion. Plus, get an update on Zach’s Diddy Kong Racing streams and find out how you can buy the crew's homegrown tabletop game, Monsters at War!

  • #112
    June 12 · 1 hr 4 min

    Episode 112 - Warhammer Slogs, Monster Hunt VR, & Our Top 5 TV Theme Intros!

    Welcome to Episode 112 of the Frantic Nerdcast! Brock is back and recovered from the family sickness, and we are diving headfirst into a massive week of TCG drama, book reviews, tabletop gaming, and a heavy dose of TV nostalgia. In this episode, we go on a much-needed rant about the absolute chaos surrounding recent Pokémon TCG drops (seriously, pick your act up, community!) and look ahead to the highly controversial "futuristic" 30th-anniversary celebration set. We also break down why the first half of Warhammer 40k's 'False Gods' is a massive slog, review the illegal VR world of 'Monster Hunt New York', and preview the upcoming print-and-play TCG Kickstarter 'Cataclysm Arcade'. Finally, we skip the intro by doing a full tier list of our TOP 5 FAVORITE TV show intros of all time! Let us know in the comments: What is your absolute favorite TV show theme intro?

  • #111
    June 4 · 1 hr 1 min

    Episode 111 - Dungeon Crawl Carl, Monster Hunt NYC, X-Men '97, & The Burrows!

    Welcome to episode 111 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, we’re diving deep into our current reads, watches, and gaming obsessions. We discuss the latest in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, our thoughts on Monster Hunter NYC, and get hyped for the new X-Men '97 season 2 trailer. Plus, we’re talking all things TCG, including the exciting Cataclysm Arcade Kickstarter and a major giveaway announcement with Grind Zone TCG! We also break down our latest watch, the Netflix series The Burrows, and catch up on Clarkson’s Farm season 5.

  • #110
    May 29 · 1 hr 14 min

    Episode 110: Slogging Through Horus Heresy & Dropping the Truth on Spider-Man Noir

    We hit Episode 110! This week on the Frantic Nerdcast, the boys are celebrating two and a half years of broadcasting by diving headfirst into a massive week of tabletop, book, and screen media. First up, Brock accepts a challenge and begins the notorious name-dumping slog of the Warhammer 40k Horus Heresy books, while simultaneously tearing through the back half of Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8. Then, it's screen time. We share our thoughts on the premiere of Spider-Man Noir on Prime Video—explaining why it's gorgeous for cinema nerds but potentially a total snooze-fest for comic book fans. We also chat about our recent watch of Ready or Not 2, check in on a mid-2000s rewatch of Smallville, and discuss Jon Bernthal's return in The Punisher. On the tabletop front, we preview the massive Wheel of Time: War of the Dragon board game on Kickstarter, talk about a custom push-your-luck dice game called Biscuits, and highlight our upcoming gameplay video for the highly thematic Godzilla TCG. Finally, we run through the recent Crunchyroll Anime Awards triumphs (did My Hero Academia deserve the win over DanDaDan?) and lose our minds over the insane 2026 theatrical release calendar. Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel for our brand new Diddy Kong Racing playthrough starting this Monday!

  • #109
    May 22 · 1 hr 17 min

    Episode 109 - Devil May Cry Season 2 Review & The Boys Season 5 Finale Spoilers

    Welcome back to another frantic episode! In Episode 109 of the Frantic Nerdcast, we are diving deep into the massive television finales, upcoming gaming news, and the latest drops in the Trading Card Game (TCG) world. First up, we are breaking down the action-packed release of Devil May Cry Season 2 from Adi Shankar. From the jaw-dropping Virgil vs. Dante fights to that incredible, heavy-hitting soundtrack featuring Papa Roach and Korn, we talk about why this show absolutely slaps (and our few gripes with the demon forms). Next, we shift gears to the chaotic and controversial series finale of The Boys Season 5. We look at how Homelander's ultimate showdown compared to the original comic book ending, Black Noir's fate, and what Butcher’s crowbar moment means for the franchise. Finally, we’re talking all things TCG and board games! We cover the launch of Pokémon: Chaos Rising and its wild pull rates, give our thoughts on the upcoming Cataclysm RK single-booster TCG, check out the free-to-play digital port of Altered TCG, and review a hidden $15 Kmart find: Catan on the Road. Plus, updates on our massive $500 Pokémon Card Giveaway ending soon! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to Like, Share, and Subscribe to help get our numbers up! Drop a comment below letting AJ know what Pokémon he should paint next! Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome back to Ep. 109 & Ocarina of Time Jump Scares 02:00 - Catan on the Road Review ($15 Kmart Board Game) 04:45 - Warhammer Horus Heresy Audiobooks Challenge 08:15 - PAX Australia News: World of Warcraft Executive Producer Holly Longdale 11:00 - New TCGs: Cataclysm RK Kickstarter & Altered TCG goes Free-To-Play 15:35 - Sydney Comic-Con & Carl Urban Rumors 20:00 - Pokemon Chaos Rising Pull Rates & Quality Control Drama 25:27 - Devil May Cry Season 2 Review (Adi Shankar, Dante vs Virgil) 37:00 - The Boys Season 5 Finale Spoilers & Comic Book Comparison 55:30 - AJ's Gengar Painting & Diddy Kong Racing vs Mario Kart 64 01:01:00 - Batman: Gotham City Crimes Board Game & Nerd News Rumors #DevilMayCrySeason2 #TheBoysFinale #PokemonChaosRising #CataclysmRK #BoardGames #AnimeReview #FranticNerdcast #TCG Support the Show: Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franticnerdcast/ Ajs Insta - https://www.instagram.com/weirdartbyaj/ Brocks Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticbrock/ Zac's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticcaz Discord - https://discord.gg/ajkTjBPRR2 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/franticnerdcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefranticnerdcast Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0PcOw5lrrZrkFE1psICsqd?si=e7effe3496374408 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/frantic-nerdcast/id1717767605

  • #108
    May 15 · 1 hr 13 min

    Episode 108 - 2 Player Board Games, Rooster, Young Sherlock, Warhammer 40k books and much more

    In this weeks Episode, the team talks 2 Player Boardgames and which ones you should get. Aj Chats the new HBO Show Rooster, starring Steve Carrell and also the new Prime show Young Sherlock. Aj Shows of his latest Pokémon painting, which is part of his 151 Pokémon painting challenge. Support the Show: 🛒 Grab a copy of Monsters at War by emailing: franticnerdcast@gmail.com. 🌐 Visit our website for game dev blogs: franticnerdcast.com. 💬 Join the conversation on Discord (link below)! Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franticnerdcast/ Ajs Insta - https://www.instagram.com/weirdartbyaj/ Brocks Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticbrock/ Zac's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticcaz Discord - https://discord.gg/ajkTjBPRR2 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/franticnerdcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefranticnerdcast

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