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Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 27: You're Not HimThe crew takes aim at *Him*, the Marlon Wayans “devil football” movie that fumbles every play, and breaks down why the Kanye doc feels more like “Ye’s meltdown mixtape” than a real story. From Peacemaker chatter to Power Rangers plot holes and even Fast & Furious’ AI Paul Walker rumors, no fandom is safe when the blerds get rolling. Expect blunt laughs, raw hot takes, and unapologetic Black nerd energy. **Episode Highlights:** - Breaking down *Him*: Marlon Wayans as the Devil misses the mark - Why the Kanye doc was just “Kanye’s crazy” on loop - Cam’s br...
2025-11-141h 08Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 26: This Gun Ain’t JammedJames Gunn’s Superman finally hit screens, and Duce and Brandeezy dive all the way in. They talk casting, action, and how the film stacks up against Man of Steel. David Corenswet’s take on Superman and Clark Kent gets dissected, with the crew debating if he nailed both sides of the character. Lex Luthor, Ultraman, and the Justice Gang spark even more heated conversation, as the guys weigh what worked and what didn’t. By the end, it’s a full breakdown of Gunn’s vision for DC’s future.Episode Highlights:David Corenswet’s...
2025-11-121h 08Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 25: Unlimited Power!From kung fu classics to Dragon Ball insanity, this episode is all about fight scenes that feel like pure electricity. Duce and Brandeezy compare Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’s legendary sword duel to Vegeta vs. Broly in Dragon Ball Super: Broly. They break down choreography, spectacle, and what makes a fight unforgettable across genres. Along the way, they laugh about fan exaggerations and why some fights age better than others.Episode Highlights:Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’s iconic duelVegeta vs. Broly — DBZ spectacle at its peakChoreography vs. spectacle in fight scenesWhy fans exaggerate power scalin...
2025-11-101h 04Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 24: Doomed to be SlanderedSome characters never catch a break — no matter what they do, they’re destined to be slandered. Duce and Brandeezy drag the most unfairly hated characters across comics, anime, and movies. They laugh at how fandoms turn certain names into running jokes while pointing out the deeper reasons behind the hate. It’s equal parts roast session and defense case for the misunderstood.Episode Highlights:The most slandered characters in nerd cultureWhy some fandom hate is justified and some isn’tAnime examples of unfairly hated heroesHow slander becomes part of fan identityMore Ble...
2025-11-072h 05Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 23: No Leaders or KingsWhat happens when fandoms put too much weight on one character? Duce and Brandeezy argue about the dangers of relying on leaders and kings, from T’Challa in Black Panther to anime protagonists who overshadow their squads. They debate whether franchises should spread the spotlight or if one icon should always lead the way. It’s a bigger conversation about balance, power, and community in storytelling.Episode Highlights:The role of leaders in comics and animeT’Challa and the weight of kingship in Black PantherWhen one character hogs the spotlightWhy spreading focus makes stories strong...
2025-11-051h 25Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 22: Mutant Koons in 4k Ft. MerrillRepresentation in comics and film gets messy fast, and Duce, Brandeezy, and guest Merrill tackle it head-on. They call out racial stereotypes in mutant storylines, discuss how media frames Black characters, and joke through the absurd ways studios still get it wrong. The conversation mixes sharp critique with laughs, showing how blerd culture calls things out without losing its sense of humor. Merrill brings his own energy, making the debate even more layered.Episode Highlights:Racial stereotypes baked into mutant storiesHow Black characters are treated in comics and moviesWhy representation still misses...
2025-11-031h 47Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 21: The Phoenix KillerThe Phoenix saga is legendary, but also one of the most divisive storylines in comics. Duce and Brandeezy break down why the Phoenix works in some versions and falls flat in others. They debate Jean Grey’s legacy, the best adaptations, and why studios can’t seem to leave the story alone. It’s part appreciation, part roast of Marvel’s most overused cosmic arc.Episode Highlights:Why the Phoenix saga still mattersJean Grey’s role as both icon and scapegoatComparing comic, animated, and movie versionsWhy Marvel can’t resist revisiting PhoenixMore Blerd W...
2025-10-311h 07Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 20: How Many Vampires You Got?From Blade to Twilight to anime bloodsuckers, vampires never really leave pop culture. Duce and Brandeezy compare their favorite versions of the iconic monster, clown the worst ones, and talk about how vampires change depending on the era. They argue over which ones are scary, which are stylish, and which should’ve stayed in the coffin. It’s a funny but wide-ranging breakdown of why vampires keep coming back.Episode Highlights:Ranking the best vampire portrayalsBlade vs. Twilight vs. anime legendsWhy every generation reinvents the vampireThe most ridiculous takes on bloodsuckersMore Bler...
2025-10-291h 10Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 19: Vader, Women and ChildrenStar Wars has no shortage of controversial moments, and Duce and Brandeezy dive into the wildest: Vader’s massacre, Anakin’s choices, and how the franchise handles women and children. They joke about the most unhinged parts of the saga while still digging into how iconic characters were shaped by these extremes. The debate swings between hilarious roasts and serious critiques of how fandom remembers these moments.Episode Highlights:Anakin and Vader’s darkest choicesWomen in Star Wars — overlooked and underwrittenHow fandom reacts to extreme story beatsWhy these moments keep fueling debatesMore Ble...
2025-10-2759 minBlerd Watch PodcastEpisode 18: Kang the CancelledMarvel can’t escape controversy, and Kang is at the center of it. Duce and Brandeezy revisit Kang’s role in the MCU after recent backlash, asking whether the character can recover or if Marvel will pivot. They debate the villain’s potential versus the baggage surrounding him, and what it means for the multiverse saga moving forward. It’s a sharp, funny, but critical look at Marvel’s most troubled storyline.Episode Highlights:The fallout around Kang in the MCUCan Marvel salvage the character?What Kang’s issues mean for the multiverse sagaComparing Kang’s traje...
2025-10-241h 19Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 17: Is This Your Queen B?Fandom queens aren’t always treated fairly, and Duce and Brandeezy get into it. They debate how women characters are written, celebrated, and sometimes torn down across comics, anime, and movies. The crew laughs through the contradictions of fandoms that both hype and disrespect their female leads. At the same time, they spotlight queens who changed the game and still deserve more shine.Episode Highlights:Fandom’s love-hate relationship with women charactersQueens who defined their franchisesWhy fans overhype and undercut at the same timeHow writing impacts representationMore Blerd Watch: 🎥 YouTube...
2025-10-221h 07Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 16: Baby in a MicrowaveSome scenes push boundaries — and this one had the whole internet talking. Duce and Brandeezy break down the infamous “baby in a microwave” moment from The Boys, using it as a jumping-off point to talk shock value in comics and TV. They argue when dark humor and over-the-top violence work, and when it crosses into being too much. The episode also compares shock moments across fandoms, showing how far creators are willing to go for reactions.Episode Highlights:The wildest scene from The BoysWhen shock value works vs. when it doesn’tComparing dark humor across f...
2025-10-201h 02Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 15: The Sassiest SithVillains with flair deserve their flowers. Duce and Brandeezy spotlight the sassiest Sith, the villains whose personality made them unforgettable even when the writing didn’t. They laugh through the pettiest moments in Star Wars history and compare them to other franchises with stylish bad guys. It’s part roast, part appreciation for villains who knew how to make an entrance.Episode Highlights:Ranking the sassiest Sith momentsPetty villains who left lasting impressionsComparing Star Wars villains to other franchisesWhy sass makes villains memorableMore Blerd Watch: 🎥 YouTube Playlist: http://www.youtube...
2025-10-171h 10Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 14: One Foot In, One Foot OutSome characters and creators just can’t commit — they’ve always got one foot in and one foot out. Duce and Brandeezy riff on heroes who retire just to come back, directors who say they’re “done” but keep returning, and franchises that won’t let go. The episode turns into a bigger conversation about consistency, legacy, and why stepping away is sometimes the best choice.Episode Highlights:Heroes who can’t stay retiredDirectors who keep circling backWhen “one foot out” ruins storytellingWhy endings matter in nerd cultureMore Blerd Watch: 🎥 YouTube Playl...
2025-10-151h 02Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 13: Kang Minus the Conquering Ft. RJMarvel’s Kang storyline has fans divided, and Duce, Brandeezy, and guest RJ dig into why. They break down Kang’s portrayal on screen, the controversy surrounding the character, and whether Marvel can still deliver on the promise of its multiverse saga. The crew debates Kang’s power level compared to past MCU villains and if he deserves his spot as the “next Thanos.” RJ brings his own perspective, adding even more fire to the conversation.Episode Highlights:Kang’s strengths and weaknesses as a villainThe fallout from Marvel’s Kang storylineComparing Kang to Thanos...
2025-10-131h 14Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 12: Most Movies, Least SequelsSome franchises know when to bow out — others just keep dragging. Duce and Brandeezy debate which movies worked perfectly as standalones and which deserved sequels. They go back and forth on Hollywood’s obsession with building franchises instead of letting one-off classics breathe. It’s a sharp but funny critique of the sequel machine that keeps cranking.Episode Highlights:Movies that should’ve stayed one-and-doneFranchises ruined by too many sequelsWhen continuations actually make senseWhy Hollywood can’t stop milking IPMore Blerd Watch: 🎥 YouTube Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8vBzf1...
2025-10-1059 minBlerd Watch PodcastEpisode 11: Ruining Your ChildhoodNot all nostalgia holds up. Duce and Brandeezy revisit cartoons, movies, and anime from their childhoods that don’t age as well as fans like to remember. They joke about corny writing, dated animation, and how some stories feel way different once you’re grown. At the same time, they appreciate the shows that truly stood the test of time, proving that good storytelling lasts forever.Episode Highlights:Cartoons that don’t age wellThe difference between nostalgia and qualityShows that still hit years laterWhy some childhood favorites should stay in the pastMore B...
2025-10-081h 10Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 10: Pass,... RespectfullyThe crew takes a timeout from capes and powers to hoop on nerd culture with a basketball twist. Duce and Brandeezy break down how sports movies and anime hit differently, comparing classic NBA moments to shonen arcs. They laugh through wild comparisons — like point guards to sidekicks and dunk contests to fight scenes — while still keeping it rooted in fandom love. By the end, it’s clear hoop culture and nerd culture overlap way more than people admit.Episode Highlights:Sports anime vs. sports moviesNBA players who feel like anime protagonistsSidekicks, point guards, and the ar...
2025-10-061h 06Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 9: S Tier or Dog ShhTier lists fuel endless arguments, and Duce and Brandeezy lean straight into the chaos. From anime to comics, they rank heroes and villains from “S Tier” greatness to “Dog Shhh” disasters. They laugh at overhyped fan favorites, hype up underrated icons, and admit their own bias in the process. The debate also dives into why ranking culture is so addictive, and how it keeps fandom conversations alive.Episode Highlights:Anime characters truly worthy of S TierOverhyped characters who belong in Dog ShhhWhy fans love arguing about rankingsHow tier lists fuel nerd community debatesMore B...
2025-10-031h 27Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 8: Standout RolesSome actors get one role that defines their career forever. Duce and Brandeezy celebrate the standout performances in nerd media that turned good movies into classics. They highlight actors who deserved more shine, anime voice roles that made characters legendary, and the flipside — stars who coasted off one great role. Along the way, they joke about Hollywood’s casting habits and call out which roles felt like destiny.Episode Highlights:Actors who cemented their careers with one roleUnderrated performances that deserved recognitionCasting surprises that shocked fansAnime voices that shaped entire showsMore Bler...
2025-10-011h 06Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 7: On the Spectrum Ft. Jay PatRepresentation isn’t just about showing faces — it’s about telling stories right. Duce, Brandeezy, and guest J Pat dive into how neurodivergent-coded characters are written across anime, comics, and film. They point out when portrayals feel authentic and when they’re reduced to tired tropes. J Pat adds his perspective to the mix, calling out examples that work and those that clearly don’t. The balance of critique and banter makes this a thoughtful but still funny episode about diversity in nerd media.Episode Highlights:Best vs. worst examples of neurodivergent codingWhen...
2025-09-291h 04Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 6: Misogyny, Klansmen and PronstarsThis episode is as wild as its name suggests. Duce and Brandeezy cover everything from misogynistic villains to offensive stereotypes that still slip into nerd culture. They balance serious critique with hilarious tangents, joking about the strangest character archetypes while still breaking down why representation matters. The mix of heavy and light conversation makes this one of the most unpredictable episodes yet.Episode Highlights:Misogyny in comics and anime villainsRacist and offensive archetypes that lingerOut-of-pocket examples that sparked laughterWhy blerd culture embraces messy conversationsMore Blerd Watch: 🎥 YouTube Playlist: http://www...
2025-09-191h 04Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 5: Don't Play with your Food Ft. Jay PatVillains stall way too much, and Duce, Brandeezy, and special guest J Pat are here to call them out. The crew laughs through classic examples of villains “playing with their food” instead of finishing the job, dragging anime, comic, and movie characters who fumbled the easiest wins. J Pat jumps in with takes that spark even more chaos, questioning whether hesitation ever actually helps the story. Between roasting lazy writing and debating when a stall makes sense, the trio make this trope hilarious to revisit.Episode Highlights:Villains who stalled themselves into L’sP...
2025-09-171h 10Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 4: Passing the GuantletLegacy in comics and anime is tricky — who really deserves to carry the torch? Duce and Brandeezy dig into sidekicks, multiverse swaps, and the pressure of replacing legends. From Spider-Man’s many successors to Batman’s army of Robins, they debate who pulled it off and who fell flat. The conversation goes deep into why some mantles feel earned while others feel forced, and how fans react differently depending on the franchise. It’s a thoughtful but still comedic breakdown of what it means to inherit greatness in nerd culture.Episode Highlights:Spider-Man across generati...
2025-09-151h 00Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 3: Bad Dads and Tough LoveAnime, comics, and movies are full of terrible fathers — and Duce and Brandeezy have no problem dragging them. They put Goku’s absentee parenting against Darth Vader’s galactic reign of terror, pointing out how both fathers shaped their kids into icons for very different reasons. The debate spills into whether “tough love” ever actually builds strong heroes, or if it’s just writers excusing trauma. From anime tropes to blockbuster villains, they show how bad dads end up driving some of the biggest stories in nerd culture. The laughs come just as hard as the critiques in this episode....
2025-09-121h 04Blerd Watch PodcastEpisode 2: Good Character, Good MovieDoes a single strong character make a movie great, even if the story is weak? Duce and Brandeezy dive into that question, pulling examples from Marvel, DC, and anime where charisma carried projects that otherwise flopped. They highlight moments when one role outshined the writing, versus when a good character couldn’t save a bad script. The duo compare how fans value personalities over plot and argue whether that’s helping or hurting media today. As usual, the takes fly with a mix of humor and passionate defense for their favorites.Episode Highlights:When one...
2025-09-1059 minBlerd Watch PodcastEpisode 1: Breaking GroundThe first official episode lays the foundation for the show’s style: raw, unfiltered takes on pop culture with no safety net. Duce and Brandeezy tear into Fast & Furious, calling out the franchise for flying cars, cartoon physics, and Tyrese thinking he’s untouchable. They clown The Rock’s cookie-cutter military/cop characters, debate if Kevin Hart will ever break out of sidekick mode, and set their sights on Black Adam. The conversation is equal parts roast session and serious critique of how Hollywood treats blockbuster actors. It’s a chaotic but perfect way to “break ground” for the podcast....
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