Welcome to Season SEVEN! My Public Life as an American Nerd is a weekly show that covers all topics in the world of entertainment! Host Kevin Hoskinson will you leave walking away with your fill of movie news, TV news, Cartoon or Animation news, Comic Book news, and a toy of the week.
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #9 #026 - Season Finale and the Oscars
In the season finale, Kevin and Christian wrap up a long, loud, and thoughtful year with a wide ranging conversation that blends awards talk, trailers, books, and personal reflection. They dig deep into the Oscar nominations with a heavy focus on Sinners, debating Best Picture, directing, and performances while sharing where their hopes and predictions line up or clash. The episode also covers new trailers for Masters of the Universe, animated releases, and the return of the Muppets, plus a review of The Testament of Ann Lee and a strong recommendation for the book A Fever in the Heartland. It is part film nerd debate, part cultural check in, and part thank you to listeners for sticking with the show through another season.
21 Jan 2026
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #9 #025 - SNL Wins and Franchise Fatigue
Kevin is joined by Christian for a wide ranging conversation that jumps from comedy highs to franchise burnout. They kick things off with a surprisingly strong episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Finn Wolfhard, breaking down standout sketches, musical guests, and why young actors with real comedic timing keep stealing the show. From there, the conversation shifts into Golden Globes fallout, awards season frustration, and ongoing fatigue with Marvel and Star Wars, including leadership changes at Lucasfilm and mixed reactions to Avengers Doomsday. The episode also digs into Netflix’s creative shortcuts, the tension between streaming and storytelling, fresh movie releases like Dead Man’s Wire, and why some filmmakers still trust their audience to pay attention. It is thoughtful, opinionated, and exactly the kind of long form nerd talk that makes this show work.
14 Jan 2026
My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #9 #024: 25 Years of Movies and Golden Globe Locks
Kevin and Bryan sit down right before the Golden Globes to break down their predictions, locks, and a few categories that could still surprise. From Best Picture drama and comedy to acting races and animation, they give clear takes on what feels locked and what could still shift. The conversation then expands into a bigger reflection as they start counting down their personal top ten movies of the past twenty five years, not a best of list, but a look at the films that shaped their tastes, obsessions, and love of cinema. It is a thoughtful mix of awards talk, movie history, and personal storytelling that sets the tone for the year ahead.
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