Rumor Rundown: A New Rockstars Podcast

X-Men (2000), X2 (2003), and X-Men The Last Stand (2006) Revisited! Avengers Doomsday is less than 1 year away, and New Rockstars is embarking on a weekly Marvel rewatch series: THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY! In this second episode, Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons revisit the first three X-Men films: X-Men (2000), X2 (2003), and X-Men The Last Stand (2006). Why were these castings so perfect that Marvel is bringing back so many of them for Avengers Doomsday? And which of the other X-Men will be in Doomsday? Written by: Alex Berg Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY BEGINS! In this first episode, we revisit the Wesley Snipes Blade films!  Avengers Doomsday is less than 1 year away, and New Rockstars is embarking on a weekly Marvel rewatch series: THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY! In this first episode, Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons revisit the Blade Trilogy: Blade (1998), Blade II (2002), and Blade Trinity (2004). Why did Marvel Studios struggle so much with the Mahershala Ali Blade project? What legacy and impact did the Wesley Snipes Blade have on all Marvel films to follow?  Check out our January 30th live show at the UCB Theater in Los Angeles or stream anywhere. Tickets here: https://ucbcomedy.com/show/new-rockstars-ucb-live-and-livestreamed/  Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com  Written by: Erik Voss & Jessica Clemons  Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss  General Manager: Zach Huddleston  Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons  Producer: Gina Ippolito  Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd  Studio Tech: Brian M Kim  For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the FINAL EPISODE OF RUMOR RUNDOWN (for a bit)… how do scoopers know when trailers are coming? Welcome back to one final episode of Rumor Rundown! With trailers for Avengers Doomsday and Supergirl coming this month, how do all these scoopers and leakers know when these trailers are coming? Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons break it down as we look ahead to the Road to Doomsday! Written by: Erik Voss Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Editors: Eric Gorday Studio Tech: Brian M Kim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stranger Things Season 5 final episodes secrets revealed by Noah Schnapp? Let’s talk about the upcoming Stranger Things final episodes, and how this will all end based on the clues accidentally spoken by Noah Schnapp in an interview with the Stranger Things cast! In this episode of the Rumor Rundown, Erik Voss and Zach Huddleston discuss whether Will Byers could transform into the Mind Flayer itself! Written by: Erik Voss Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Editors: Eric Gorday Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/rumor/ #rulapod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Avengers Doomsday, is Franklin Richards actually the son of Doctor Doom? Welcome back to the Rumor Rundown, the weekly show on New Rockstars where our hosts investigate the craziest rumors. This week, Erik Voss and Zach Huddleston are here a few days early to look at the insane Avengers Doomsday trailer rumors, including one from a proclaimed Disney marketing manager who claims to know that Franklin Richards is not the son of Reed, but rather, Doctor Doom. Huh? Written by: Erik Voss Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Editors: Eric Gorday Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uh oh, we got another Avengers Doomsday “plot leak” that sounds like it was taken directly from YouTube! Welcome back to the Rumor Rundown! This week, Erik and Jessica investigate another “plot leak” about Avengers Doomsday, and Doctor Doom’s origin… but did this scooper just rip off our friends from Screencrush? Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Written by: Erik Voss Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit https://rula.com/rumor to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wait… are they really out here saying Avengers Doomsday will have a final battle that includes evil Hulk MAESTRO? Welcome back to the Rumor Rundown on New Rockstars! This week, Erik Voss and Zach Huddleston examine a pretty wild Avengers Doomsday plot leak — what seems like a pretty baseless rumor — to explain how these bizarre 4chan rumors get started and why they’re fun despite not at all believable. Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Written by: Erik Voss Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avengers Secret Wars (2027) featuring Andrew Garfield return as Spider-Man? Welcome back to the Rumor Rundown… a day early! In this week’s episode, Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons look at Joshua Horowitz’s new interview with Andrew Garfield, which could resurrect the infmaous “I’m not the werewolf” denial ahead of Spider-Man No Way Home in 2021, as we now look ahead to Marvel crossovers in Avengers Doomsday and Avengers Secret Wars! Written by: Erik Voss, Jessica Clemons Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rumor has it the Avengers Doomsday trailer is coming with Avatar Fire & Ash! Welcome back to the Rumor Rundown! This week, Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons look at the rumors that the Avengers Doomsday teaser trailer will be playing before screenings of Avatar Fire and Ash in December. What will Marvel Studios show us in this trailer? Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Written by: Erik Voss, Jessica Clemons Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Editors: Eric Gorday Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do the latest Disney controversies mean Marvel Studios will play it safe with the Mutant Saga? Welcome back to New Rockstars’ Rumor Rundown, the weekly show where the hosts of New Rockstars examine the scoops and rumors circulating the news. This week, Erik and Jessica examine the buzz around Disney in the fallout after the Jimmy Kimmel political controversy to see if there are any indicators of the studio’s priorities headed into a highly charged political era of X-Men storytelling. Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Written by: Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Editors: Aaron Carrion, Brittany Joyner, Chris Greski, Devin Cleary, Ed Vilderman, Eric Gorday, Greg Morgan, Kelly Joule, Songvit Kiatpiriya Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the internet looking a little TOO MUCH at Chris Evans’ arms for Avengers Doomsday clues? Welcome back to the Rumor Rundown! On this weekly podcast show, our hosts investigate the rumors, gossip, and speculation that keeps nerds afloat in between movie releases. This week, Erik Voss and Zach Huddleston investigate the fitness and nutrition regimen required by actors in Marvel films in order to stay in condition, and what it means when one of these actors looks a certain way in public. Is this kind of speculation healthy? Let’s talk about it! Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Written by: Erik Voss Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the DC Studios Batman merge with the Robert Pattinson Batman? Should they merge? Brought to you by Hellmann's flavored mayo. Welcome back to the Rumor Rundown, where the hosts of New Rockstars investigate the biggest rumors and gossip in the nerdy fandom! Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons look into the debate among Batman movie fans as to whether James Gunn’s DC Universe version of Gotham City and Batman should merge universes with the Batman played by Robert Pattinson and the version of Gotham City created by Matt Reeves for The Batman (2022) and The Penguin. Follow us on Spotify to get updates when we release new music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/00FXqz5AkEpUTJ1aAPj0TA Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Written by: Erik Voss, Jessica Clemons Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After TMZ claimed Robert Downey Jr. and Ryan Reynolds did NOT fight on the Avengers Doomsday set, what DID happen here? If it wasn’t Robert Downey Jr. and Ryan Reynolds, then who DID fight on the set of Avengers Doomsday? And is this a subject New Rockstars should even be covering on our channel? Erik and Jessica take a step back and look at what it means to be covering movie news the way we do, and what the line between YouTube film analysis and entertainment journalism? Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Written by: Erik Voss, Jessica Clemons, Gina Ippolito Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UH OH… rumors are swirling that two Marvel actors are feuding on the set of Avengers Doomsday! Is this true? Welcome back to New Rockstars’ RUMOR RUNDOWN! This episode, Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons investigate the rumors that two well known outspoken actors are fighting on the set of Avengers Doomsday. Can we trust this information? And if so… WHO IS BEEFING? Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Follow New Rockstars​: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newrockstars_official Instagram: ​https://instagram.com/newrockstars Facebook: ​https://facebook.com/newmediarockstars Twitter: ​https://twitter.com/newrockstars Written by: Erik Voss, Jessica Clemons, Gina Ippolito Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s talk about the rumored OPENING SCENE of Avengers Doomsday! Virtual Product Placement brought to you by Charles Schwab. Invest your way. Learn more at schwab.com Welcome back to the Rumor Rundown! In this episode, Gina Ippolito and Erik Voss connect the dots on what might be the opening battle of Avengers Doomsday… and how it could connect to the final scene of Avengers Endgame! Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Written by: Erik Voss, Jessica Clemons, Gina Ippolito Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We really need a roundup of all the rumors and leaks from the set of Spider-Man Brand New Day! Welcome back to the RUMOR RUNDOWN, the weekly show on New Rockstars where hosts Erik Voss and Gina Ippolito review the wildest rumors that are circulating about Spider-Man Brand New Day (2026). Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7yRILFFJ2QZCykymr8LPwA/join Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Follow New Rockstars​: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newrockstars_official Instagram: ​https://instagram.com/newrockstars Facebook: ​https://facebook.com/newmediarockstars Twitter: ​https://twitter.com/newrockstars Written by: Erik Voss, Jessica Clemons, Gina Ippolito Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Doctor Doom come from the 828 Universe, or a different one? Welcome back to New Rockstars’ The Rumor Rundown! In this episode, Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons talk about Doctor Doom’s origin, a Hulk wanted poster for Spider-Man Brand New Day, and the possibility of She-Hulk showing up in Avengers Doomsday! Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7yRILFFJ2QZCykymr8LPwA/join Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Follow New Rockstars​: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newrockstars_official Instagram: ​https://instagram.com/newrockstars Facebook: ​https://facebook.com/newmediarockstars Twitter: ​https://twitter.com/newrockstars Written by: Erik Voss, Jessica Clemons, Gina Ippolito Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a hot take on why John Malkovich was removed from Fantastic Four First Steps!  Welcome back to New Rockstars’ RUMOR RUNDOWN, the weekly show where our hosts apply their nerdy journalism experience in this business to grade what rumors are real, and which are bogus. This week, Erik Voss shares a potentially bogus scoop of his own about Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four First Steps, and the removal of John Malkovich’s character. Should he get flushed? Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7yRILFFJ2QZCykymr8LPwA/join Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Follow New Rockstars​: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newrockstars_official Instagram: ​https://instagram.com/newrockstars Facebook: ​https://facebook.com/newmediarockstars Twitter: ​https://twitter.com/newrockstars Written by: Erik Voss, Jessica Clemons, Gina Ippolito Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim Researcher: Noah Chen For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do the Russo Brothers still don’t know how they’re ending Avengers Doomsday? Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Welcome back to New Rockstars’ Rumor Rundown! This week, Jessica Clemons and Zach Huddleston investigate the rumors around Avengers Doomsday, including the new set photo showing John Walker, Falcon, and The Thing on a ship! Is it true that there’s still no ending for this movie? Written by: Jessica Clemons Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim Researcher: Noah Chen For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will we see Superman next in a World’s Finest team-up film with Batman?  Welcome back to the Rumor Rundown! This episode, Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons look ahead to the future of the DC Universe, and whether we’ll see Superman next in a Superman 2 film, or in a World’s Finest team-up film with a DCU Batman. Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Written by: Erik Voss, Jessica Clemons Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim Researcher: Noah Chen For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices