Keeping up with the Nerds‘s Podcast

About Keeping up with the Nerds‘s Podcast

Three Nerds keeping you up to date on the world of comics, movies, tv, and their journey as producers. Edited and Produced by Bryan Quevedo. Co-hosted by Rene Bravo and Nick Valero. For more information, check out Keepingupwiththenerds.com

Publisher

Keeping up with the Nerds

Category

comedy · leisure · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 May 2022

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

233 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Avatar Seven Havens is... Surprisingly Great?! | Keeping Up with the Nerds Issue #318

   Check out our Sponsor(s): Thank you to May Film Studios for Sponsoring Keeping Up With The Nerds! Check out their links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfilms.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayFilms.Studio Website: https://mayfilms.beehiiv.com/ Want to sponsor our future episodes? Reach out to us by Email! Email: Keepingwiththenerds@gmail.com YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds. Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the Whittier, California-based crew dives into a jam-packed lineup of TV talk, convention reveals, and highly anticipated series wrap-ups! First up, the guys kick things off with some serious television appreciation. Bryan is still absolutely raving about Reacher, breaking down just how great Season 1 has been and why he can't stop talking about it. The conversation then shifts to awards season as The Nerds reminisce about phenomenal comedies that continually get overshadowed at the Emmys, giving well-deserved shoutouts to Abbott Elementary, What We Do in the Shadows, and Only Murders in the Building. Next, a quick walkthrough of the latest New York Comic Con reveals leads the crew straight into one of their biggest topics of the week. Nick gives a recap that transitions into a full deep-dive review of Avatar: Seven Havens, where the guys discuss their thoughts so far and their expectations for the rest of the season. Finally, The Nerds wrap up their coverage on Lanterns. After all the hype and controversy, they ask the ultimate question: did the show actually live up to the expectations, or were the people of the internet right to hate on it? All this and more on this week's issue! 📺 Reacher Season 1: Bryan is still on his Reacher kick, breaking down why the first season is so incredibly great. 🏆 Overlooked Comedies: The Nerds discuss hilarious shows like Abbott Elementary and What We Do in the Shadows that always seem to get snubbed at the Emmys. 🗽 NYCC Reveals: The guys take a quick walk through the biggest announcements and surprises out of New York Comic Con. 🌊 Avatar: Seven Havens: Nick leads a recap and a full deep dive into the new Avatar series and what to expect this season. 💍 Lanterns Wrap-Up: The crew finally closes the book on Lanterns, debating if it lived up to the hype or if the internet's hate was completely justified. #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #TVReview #AvatarSevenHavens #Lanterns #NYCC This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Rene Bravo, Nick Valero & Sean Rodriguez Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Gears of War: "Woke" Day Emerges... to Success? | Keeping Up with the Nerds Issue #317

   Check out our Sponsor(s): Thank you to May Film Studios for Sponsoring Keeping Up With The Nerds! Check out their links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfilms.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayFilms.Studio Website: https://mayfilms.beehiiv.com/ Want to sponsor our future episodes? Reach out to us by Email! Email: Keepingwiththenerds@gmail.com YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds. Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the Whittier, California-based crew dives into a jam-packed lineup of unforgettable concerts, massive industry shake-ups, and highly anticipated releases! First up, Nick, Sean, and Bryan kick things off by recounting a too-good-to-be-true live music experience. Nick and Sean attended a Red Hot Chili Peppers show last week on suspiciously cheap tickets, and the outcome is one you just have to hear to believe. The laughs continue as Bryan’s social media algorithm becomes a major talking point, thanks to some rather "questionable" ads popping up on his feed. Then, the conversation shifts to massive industry news as Warner Bros. finally merges with Paramount under Skydance. The Nerds break down the consequences of this behemoth entertainment monopoly and what it means for the future of film and television. After the heavy news, the guys lighten the mood by talking about their preparations for this year's LA Comic Con, teasing a couple of exciting surprises in the works for the convention—could a live panel be on the horizon? Finally, the crew tackles their main events for the week. They prepare for the season finale of Lanterns by discussing the journey of the show and how the narrative got to this pivotal point. Next, they shift gears to Gears of War: E-Day. For a game franchise that has long been dormant and in need of a boost in attention, the guys ask if the current excitement is too good to be true. The Nerds debate whether the complaints from streamers and the early player base have any real merit or if it's just unwarranted noise. All this and more on this week's issue! 🎸 Red Hot Chili Peppers: Nick and Sean recount their unbelievably lucky experience and the wild outcome of last week's RHCP concert. 📱 Bryan's Questionable Ads: The crew gets a laugh out of the bizarre and questionable ads taking over Bryan's social media algorithm. 🎬 WB & Paramount Merge: The Nerds discuss the massive Skydance merger and the far-reaching consequences of this new entertainment monopoly. 🎪 LA Comic Con Prep: The guys tease some upcoming surprises for this year's LA Comic Con, including the possibility of their very own panel. 💍 Lanterns Finale & Gears of War E-Day: The crew prepares for the Lanterns season finale and debates the early player feedback and streamer complaints for Gears of War: E-Day. #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #KUWTN #NerdPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #Podcasters #NerdCulture #Whittier #RedHotChiliPeppers #RHCP #LiveMusic #ConcertLife #MusicPodcast #WarnerBros #Paramount #Skydance #EntertainmentNews #FilmIndustry #HollywoodNews #LAComicCon #LACC #ComicCon #LAEvents #NerdLife #Lanterns #DCStudios #DCU #GreenLantern #GearsOfWar #GearsOfWarEDay #Xbox #GamingCommunity #GamerTalk This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Rene Bravo & Phillip Quick Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcast

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   30 Sept 2026

   Avengers: Doomsday Prep Work is... Decent? | Keeping Up with the Nerds Issue #316

   Check out our Sponsor(s): Thank you to May Film Studios for Sponsoring Keeping Up With The Nerds! Check out their links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfilms.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayFilms.Studio Website: https://mayfilms.beehiiv.com/ Want to sponsor our future episodes? Reach out to us by Email! Email: Keepingwiththenerds@gmail.com YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds. Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the Whittier, California-based crew dives into a jam-packed lineup of gruesome comic book adaptations, hard-hitting action, and the future of the MCU! First up, Bryan, Rene, Nick, and Sean are thrilled to welcome back artist and Guest Host Phillip Quick to the studio! The crew catches up with Phillip, sharing some laughs before they dive right into the heavy-hitting topics of the week. With Phillip bringing his own nerdy insights to the table, the gang is ready to talk everything Clayface, Reacher, and Avengers Doomsday. Then, the conversation shifts to Gotham as the guys react to the gruesome final trailer for Clayface. The crew debates DC Studios' bold decision to conceal the final, fully realized look of the iconic villain until the theatrical release. Is holding back the big reveal a genius marketing move to build anticipation, or could it backfire? The table is split, but everyone agrees the trailer's dark tone is hitting the right notes. After a quick detour, the guys talk about Prime Video's hit series, Reacher. Bryan admits he is just barely getting into the show, but he’s officially jumped on the bandwagon and is absolutely loving it. The crew discusses what makes the grounded, bone-breaking action of Reacher so satisfying and why Bryan can't get enough of the no-nonsense protagonist. Finally, the crew tackles their main event: Avengers Doomsday. The highly anticipated movie takes center stage as the Nerds analyze the latest buzz and discuss the controversial end-credit scenes from the recent Endgame Encore re-release. The consensus? Those post-credit teases might not be adding as much to the larger story as some people think. But the guys ask the ultimate question: is Marvel overhyping an already hyped Avengers movie? All this and more! 🎙️ Welcome Phillip Quick: Bryan, Rene, Nick, and Sean welcome back Guest Host Phillip Quick to the show to share some laughs and talk all things nerdy. 🦇 Clayface's Gruesome Trailer: The Nerds react to the final trailer for Clayface, debating if DC Studios' decision to hide the villain's final look for the theatrical release is a good move. 👊 Bryan Loves Reacher: Bryan finally starts watching Prime's Reacher series and explains why he’s absolutely loving the bone-crunching action. 💥 Avengers Doomsday & Endgame Encore: The crew breaks down the Endgame Encore end-credit scenes and debates whether Marvel is overhyping the already anticipated Avengers Doomsday. #KeepingUpWithTheNerds #KUWTN #NerdPodcast #GeekTalk #PopCulturePodcast #PodcastEpisode #GuestHost #PhillipQuick #Clayface #DCStudios #DCUniverse #DCU #BatmanVillains #ComicBookMovies #MovieTrailers #Reacher #JackReacher #PrimeVideo #AmazonPrime #ActionSeries #BingeWatching #AvengersDoomsday #MarvelStudios #MCU #MarvelCinematicUniverse #EndgameEncore #Avengers #MarvelFans #MovieNews #TVReviews #NerdCulture #GeekCulture #ComicBookFans This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Queve

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.1 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

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73

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Engagement

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