Knerds Around A Table

Nick & Tyler get together every other week to discuss news, reviews and everything in nerd culture.

Episode 178 - Avenger Endgame Review

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio for this giant sized review. Here it is, the big finale for the Infinity Saga (I don't care what Kevin Feige says about Far From Home). Does this 3 hour film hold up to 11 years of anticipation? Or did Thanos's snap kill the MCU's momentum? Spoiler Alert!!! News topics for this week include: New Batman actor; Halo; Tim Drake's new name; Godzilla v Kong; Dole Whip; Star Wars Episode IX and beyond; Game of Thrones; Cobra Kai; The Mandalorian; Horizon Zero Dawn; Iain Glen as Batman; Disney+ and its Marvel Shows

05-01
01:58:55

Episode 177 - Anime Boston 2019

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio for this super sized episode reviewing Anime Boston 2019. One of the biggest anime conventions on the East Coast, hear what new and exciting things we can expect from some of the biggest names in the biz. Some of topics discussed are: Penguin Highway; Attack on Titan; Gundam; Eleven Arts; Funimation; Aniplex; Cruchyroll; Gkids; Studio Ghibli; Perfect Blue; Sunrise Studios

04-24
02:06:01

Episode 176 - Shazam!

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio to review the new DCEU movie, Shazam! Listen to see what the Knerds think of DC's own (formerly) Captain Marvel. News topics include: John Wick 3; Netflix's Cowboy Bebop; Dark Tower Amazon series; Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2; Supernatural ending; Dora the Explorer; The Eternals and Angelina Jolie; Space Jam 2's Sonequa Martin-Green; Borderlands 3; Disney Park bans; Stargirl; Gundam v Hello Kitty (yes really); Ghostbusters; Arrow's cancelation and Felicity's exit; Cyberpunk 2077 features; Akira; the Umbrella Academy; the first trailer for Joker; Black Widow; Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order; and a new Hawkeye series??

04-11
01:56:53

Episode 175 - Captain Marvel Review

Nicholas Wyman, Tyler Ray and Justin Ykema in studio for our review of the newest edition to the MCU... Captain Marvel. Does Brie Larson hold her own in Marvel's first female lead film? Or does this women empowering milestone fall flat? Lots of news today as well including; Alex Trebek; Arrow cancellation; Nintendo VR; PS4 Remote Play; Star Trek: Destiny; Critical Role's Kickstarter; Netflix's Daredevil; Disney+; Galaxy's Edge release date; Wrath: Aeon of Ruin; Cobra Kai Season 2; EA @ E3; Aladdin trailer; Stranger Things3 trailer; Shang-Chi director; Batman vs TMNT; Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular; Forrest Gump remake; Harry Potter Pokemon Go; Dragon Ball Super; Toy Story 4; Stadia; Into the Spiderverse Alternate Universe; Game of Thrones/Star Wars Prequel; and James Gunn is back on Guardians 3!!!

03-21
01:50:54

Episode 174 - In Other News

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio for today's news heavy episode. News topics today include: live action Sonic; Detective Pikachu; Pokemon Sword and Shield; Morbius; Sherlock Holmes 3; NOS4A2; Luke Perry and 90210; The Batman; Johnny Depp's lawsuit; PS Vita; a discless Xbox One; One Punchman Season 2; Jessica Jones; Rambo: Last Blood; Kingdom Hearts 3 DLC; Suicide Squad; Godzilla vs Kong; Disney-Fox merger; Titans; Hellboy reboot; Guardians 3 (again); and here Tyler's take on the Flat Earth Theory

03-06
01:24:34

Knerd Rewind - Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue

This is our monthly podcast series where we take a look back at a decade or older knerd media. In this episode we review the Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue. On our panel we have Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray.

02-27
25:04

Episode 173 - Alita: Battle Angel Review

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio to review James Cameron's and Robert Rodriguez adaptation of the anime, Alita: Battle Angel. A movie 20 years in the making, will this collaboration on a 30 year old property live up to the hype? News topics include: Avengers: Endgame; The Karate Kid; Disney+; Guardians of the Galaxy 3; Terminator: Dark Fate; Into the Spiderverse; Aladdin; Marvel Animated Hulu Universe (MAHU maybe?); Frozen 2; The Mandalorian; Pirates of the Caribbean reboot; Dune; Scalebound; The Newsroom; Ghostbusters and Transformers; and Batman casting rumors

02-20
01:47:20

Episode 172 - Kingdom Hearts First Impressions

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio. Both of the Knerds have started the newest Kingdom Hearts game. Find out what they think of this beloved, but oft confusing title. Lots of news today. Topics include: Avengers: Endgame trailer; a Halo Themepark; Liam Neeson; Modern Family; Dragonball Super: Broly; Guardians 3; Nintendo Switch/Xbox Live; Machinima; Hobbs & Shaw; THE Suicide Squad; Rocksteady Games; Zombieland 2; Universal's Monsters; Birds of Prey; Morbius; Black Widow; Star Wars land; New Mutants; Dark Phoenix; Ghostbusters 3; Space Force; Uncharted Movie; and Star Trek 4

02-06
01:34:34

Knerds Rewind - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

This is our monthly podcast series where we take a look back at a decade or older knerd media. In this episode we review the Monty Python and the Holy Grail. On our panel we have Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray.

01-18
27:24

Episode 171 - The Knolie Awards

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray host the 2019 Knolie Awards. We give out awards for the best of 2018.

01-09
01:32:02

Episode 170 - Aquaman Review (No Spoilers)

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray are in studio, and they are reviewing the newest DCEU movie: Aquaman. Does Jason Momoa and James Wan carry this fish talking, orange and green wearing, trident wielding super hero to new heights? Or are they left in the kiddie pool? News Topics include: Stranger Things; Souja Boy's game console; Rogue One's spin off series; Zombieland 2; Wolverine in Endgame??; Zelda; Grover dropping F-Bombs; the MCU; and AMC's movie pass

01-02
01:14:45

Episode 169 - Spider-Man Into the Spider Verse Review

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio this week. On this episode, the Knerds review Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse. This stylistic animated take on the Miles Morales Spidey is a big departure for the Sony Spideyverse. Do they pull it off??? News topics this week include: The Mandalorian; Onward; Pixar; Marvel Nexflix; D&D; NES/SNES Classics; Inky Pen; Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance; Fortnite!; Penny Marshall; Hellboy; Aladdin; the Uncharted Film; Adam McKay and Guardians 3; MiB: International; Titans; and Deadpool.

12-24
01:33:18

Knerds Rewind - The Star Wars Holiday Special

This is our monthly podcast series where we take a look back at a decade or older knerd media. In this episode we review the Star Wars Holiday Special. On our panel we have Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray.

12-15
23:02

Episode 168 - Ralph Breaks the Internet Review

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio this week to review the newest Pixar film and sequel to the best (fake) video game movie; Ralph Breaks the Internet. Can Disney/Pixar recapture the magic of the first film? Other news topics include: The Mandalorian; Galaxy's Edge; Captain Marvel; Far From Home; Avengers: Endgame; Shang-Chi; Daredevil; Disney Live Action Remakes; Aquaman; Batman Video Games; Live Action Cowboy Bebop; Nintendo; Pokemon; Playstation; Sonic and Firefly

12-12
01:32:58

Episode 167 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Review

Nicholas Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio for two big reviews on this episode. We review Daredevil season 3 and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. After the lackluster (and eventual cancellation of Iron Fist and Luke Cage) what do the Knerd think of the newest season of the first defender? And is Newt Scamander able to hold up to the Harry Potter legacy? Is Johnny Depp scarier than Voldemort? News topics include: Nintendo Land; Disney+; Kingdom Hearts; Supergirl; PS5; Dumbo; Game of Thrones; Detective Pikachu; Venom; Final Fantasy; and the sad passing of Stan Lee

11-21
02:05:50

Episode 166 - Venom Review

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio today for our review of the non-MCU Marvel film(?) Venom. Will the Lethal Protector live up to audience score of 88%, or do the critics have it right? In the news we have Henry Cavill's Superman; Rockstar and Red Dead 2; Pennyworth; Robb Stark as James Bond; so much Avengers 4 and MCU news including Brie Larsons's Captain Marvel; Iron Fist; the Office; Aladdin; Chuck Wendig; Squadron 42; Star Wars; Glass; Batwoman; Toys R Us; and James Gunn and Suicide Squad 2

10-17
01:39:34

Knerd Rewind - The Transformers the Movie

This is our monthly podcast series where we take a look back at a decade or older knerd media. In this episode we review the Transformers Movie. On our panel we have Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray.

10-12
38:21

Episode 165 - Revenge of the Knerd's News

Nick Wyman and Tyler Ray in studio. It's an all news episode today, where the knerds recap the comings and goings of all things nerdy. Topics include: Mega Man Movie; Nintendo Switch; The Mandalorian; Star Wars; Rambo; Harry Potter; Into the Spiderverse; Neil Gaiman; the Wheel of Time; Venom; Hellboy; Fox; Marvel; Daredevil; Toy Story 4; Holmes and Watson; Playstation Classic; The Room; Telltale; and Space Jam 2

10-05
01:33:44

Episode 164 - Most Important Pop Culture Moments of the Last 10 Years

Nick Wyman, Tyler Ray and Justin Ykema in studio. On this episode they Knerds are reviewing a list of the Top 100 Most Important Pop Culture Moments of the Past 10 Years as posted by Gizmodo. Listen as they highlight the list and give their thoughts and opinions. Little bit of a change up on the news.... Justin is running the newsroom. Will Tyler love it or hate it? Some topics include: the Captain Marvel trailer; Duck Hunt; Zack Snyder; Sesame Street; Avatar the Last Airbender; Joaquin Phoenix; Henry Cavill; Fan Bingbing; Blockbuster Video; the Witcher

09-19
01:48:17

Knerd Rewind - FLCL (Fooly Cooly)

Our new monthly podcast series where we take a look back at a decade or older knerd media. In our first episode we review the original FLCL series in preparation for the new season. On our panel we have Nick Wyman, Tyler Ray and Justin Ykema.

09-07
36:00

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