The Rock Nerd Radio Show

It's the annual Halloween Special! This year, Dan and Vinny discuss Dracula...again! Since last year's discussion on the Marvel and Toei produced Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned, we just had to go back and look at Dracula's other animated appearances in other Marvel animated shows. We have 7 episodes from 6 different series to talk about this week. Each episode does something cool with Dracula, even if some of the episodes feel a little drawn out. Do you have a favorite Marvel animated take on Dracula?

It's a loaded week as Dan and Vinny sit down for another Soundtrack Attack! This time, they focus on the soundtrack to 1994's The Crow. It's safe to say that both this movie and this soundtrack have had a long lasting impact and Dan and Vinny discuss why they think that may be. What was your favorite song on this soundtrack? We'd love to hear from you! And a special thank you to our good friends, Mick, who helped inspire this episode!

It's another Soundtrack Attack! Dan and Vinny discuss the Queen of the Damned soundtrack, with mixed results. Does the music fit the film? Is the soundtrack even good? Ponder these questions with us as we break this one down and share some laughs.

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, both Marvel and DC have teamed up for a new crossover special, Deadpool/Batman. This special one shot features a plethora of stories from a lot of big name talent in the comic industry. Dan and Vinny sit down to discuss this new issue, and they talk about what is confirmed to be coming next. They even talk about what they'd like to see in the future, should these specials continue. At the end of  the day, it's all about having fun!

Dan gets to sit down with frequent guest Andrew Griffith! Andrew has been the artist on many comic books, namely, IDW's Transformers and Signa! Dan and Andrew discuss what's coming down the road for Andrew, when we might see more issues of Signa, and what to ask an artist at a convention. New York Comic Con 2025 is right around the corner, and Andrew will be stationed at booth J3 in artist alley. Make sure you stop by and see him!

Dan and Vinny each come up with their version of the ULTIMATE KORN SETLIST! This was a fun one to discuss as both Dan and Vinny each have followed this band at various stages of the band's very long career. Korn is still active, so this is one we may have to revisit in the future. As always, we want to know who's set you enjoyed more, so reach out to us on social media to let us know. Also...this one might not be good for the kids.

On this week's episode, Dan gets to sit down and chat with Beth Vandal from A New Violet. Beth is the mastermind behind this musical project and she is always working to get things done! Beth opens up about A New Violet's new single, "Sixty Six:, which was partially inspired by a real life road trip. Beth also talks about how she made the video happen, which seemed to magically work out for her. For all this and a whole lot more, check out this episode and be sure to follow A New Violet on social media!

Dan got to sit down with Ryan from Tokyo Rose. Believe it or not, it's been 20 years since they released "New American Saint". The band has teamed with Manic Kat records to put out a 20th anniversary edition, which includes some new goodies! Dan and Ryan talk about the album, getting back on the road, and they solve a bit of a mystery too. Go and check out the 20th anniversary deluxe edition of "New American Saint" wherever you get your music!

We have a relaxed episode this week where Dan and Vinny freely share their opinions on things like Walmart preorders, and how much they suck. Aside from this, they also talk about some news bits, including comics, movies, collectables and more!

Dan and Vinny sit down and discuss their 5 favorite bands. There's a lot to unpack on this one, but you'll end up getting to know just a little bit more about your hosts.

Dan and Vinny sit down to talk about the current My Chemical Romance stadium tour, which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Black Parade. After attending one of these shows together, your hosts are here to tell you that this wasn't your ordinary, run of the mill, album anniversary show. This was something different, and very exciting. Are you following along at home?

What if I told you there was a Fantastic Four cartoon from 2006 that had an anime influence? What if that show has connections to cartoons like Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Wolverine and the X-Men, Spectacular Spider-Man, and the Hulk Vs. short films? What if the reason why no one seems to remember this show was because it received a time slot equivalent to a death sentence? Well, strap in as we discuss Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes. This series is 26 episodes long and it seemed like it was going to be huge, but then it wasn't. Vinny and Dan are once again joined by Gavin of the Zeroes of Wrestling Podcast to talk about their favorite episodes, share some thoughts about the series and once again discuss H.E.R.B.I.E.

Dan and Vinny are joined by Gavin Jasper from the Zeroes of Wrestling podcast to discuss 1994's Fantastic Four cartoon. This cartoon was different in that there was a major change in production between the first and second season. This makes for an interesting discussion and all three of your hosts have picked 1 episode from each season to discuss. There's a lot to unpack on this episode. If anyone asks you what time it is, tell them "it's clobberin' time!"

Dan and Vinny continue looking back at past Fantastic Four cartoons, and this week they focus on 1978's The New Fantastic Four. This show is... different. If you're looking for The Human Torch, keep looking. He's been replaced by H.E.R.B.I.E. the robot, and you may be surprised to find out why. Dan and Vinny discuss the importance of this show and they pick their favorite episodes. The episodes might not be "good" but they sure do exist. Be sure to let us know what you think of this episode and if this Fantastic Four series. 

Dan and Vinny sit down and discuss Superman (2025). Both your hosts feel like this is a different and interesting take on Superman and comic book movies in general. We won't say more here, but do be warned, spoilers are in effect. If you haven't, go watch Superman before listening to this episode!

Check out the second part of this edition of "Five Deep". Dan has had a week to dive deeper into the back catalogue of Against Me!  What 5 songs will he present to Vinny? Are there more than 5 he could have picked? Tune in and find the answers to these questions. Oh and there might be a few ideas tossed around as to some other bands we might look at with this format. Be sure to let us know what you think as well!

Dan and Vinny try something new this week in an episode called Five Deep! Vinny dives deep into the back catalogue of Against Me! and presents Dan with 5 songs that he feels best represents the band's sound over the years. He discusses why these songs are important and how they reflect the various stages of their career. This is the 1st of a 2 part episode. Next week, Dan will share 5 songs that he now has a new appreciation for after spending a week and doing his own deep dive in Against Me! Tune in and let us know some of your favorite Against Me! songs.

Vinny comes back from vacation! With our dynamic duo back in action, there's a lot to discuss. The Punisher? Yeah, we talk about him! Godzilla? Oh yeah, he's here. DC vs Marvel? We got the scoop! Marvel Legends news and rumors? We got that too! Strap in for another fun episode!

Dan is joined by his friend Peter James, from Manic Kat Records, and together they discuss their 5 favorite Warped Tour memories. While Dan has mostly attended the tour as a regular guy in the crowd, Pete has actually played on the tour. This brings some very different experiences together for a fun and unique conversation! Did you ever attend the tour back in its heyday? What are some of your favorite memories? Let us know and enjoy this episode!

Mick returns to the Rock Nerd Radio Show to sit down with Dan and catch up. Mick has had a lot of exciting new developments in his life and they all culminate into one HUGE update! Dan and Mick discuss topics such as tattoos, starting over in your 40's, Instagram accounts, radio shows and much more! We certainly hope you enjoy this episode!