Episodes

  • # 34 The Star Wars special

    # 34 The Star Wars special
    Nov 29 2019
    The Mandalorian is only three episodes in but by some metrics is already more popular than Stranger Things, proving the force is strong even in a story with no jedi. This week Newshub's own jedi master and Entertainment Editor Kate Rodger joins Finn Hogan and Jordan Tini to chat about the latest and greatest in a galaxy far, far away.The nerds also unpack their hopes and fears for Rise of Skywalker, their thoughts on Baby Yoda and how exactly the Mandalorian eats if he never removes his helmet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    46 mins
  • #33 We watch the Watchmen

    #33 We watch the Watchmen
    Nov 15 2019
    This week the nerds offer their hottest takes on Watchmen, the Mandalorian and His Dark Materials while Finn finally gets his chance to weigh in on Death Stranding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    43 mins
  • Bonus Level: The cast of Doctor Sleep

    Bonus Level: The cast of Doctor Sleep
    Nov 9 2019
    In this special bonus level of NerdPLUS, Finn talks to the cast of Doctor Sleep, including Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson and Director Mike Flanagan about the challenge of following up such an iconic piece of cinema.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    15 mins
  • #32 Blizzcon 2019 and Dr Sleep/Death Stranding review

    #32 Blizzcon 2019 and Dr Sleep/Death Stranding review
    Nov 8 2019
    This week Finn unpacks everything he saw on his trip to LA, including all the highlights of Blizzcon and interviewing the cast of Doctor Sleep. We round out the show with Daniel Rutledge and Jordan Tini sharing their somewhat mixed feelings on a tiny indie game that no-one has heard of, called Death Stranding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    47 mins
  • BONUS LEVEL: Jo-Jo Rabbit spoiler-cast

    BONUS LEVEL: Jo-Jo Rabbit spoiler-cast
    Oct 26 2019
    The latest from Taika Waititi is marketed as a film that 'goes to war on hate' but is it another irreverent masterpiece or disjointed mess? This week Newshub Verticals Editor Daniel Rutledge and Digital Producer Sophie Bateman join Finn to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    37 mins
  • #31 Zombieland: Double Crap

    #31 Zombieland: Double Crap
    Oct 18 2019
    This week freelance gaming journalist Oskar Howell joins Finn and Jordan to break down everything he saw at PAX but not before Finn shares his thoughts on the sequel to Zombieland. Spoiler alert, he was less than impressed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    51 mins
  • #30 Playstation 5 hype-train, now with genuine ray tracing

    #30 Playstation 5 hype-train, now with genuine ray tracing
    Oct 12 2019
    This week Newshub Verticals Editor Daniel Rutledge rejoins the podcast to talk everything Playstation 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    41 mins
  • Bonus Level: Joker is a problematic masterpiece. Discuss

    Bonus Level: Joker is a problematic masterpiece. Discuss
    Oct 2 2019
    Depending on who you ask, Joker is a masterpiece of cinema or a problematic mess which glamorises the worst sort of person.This week on NerdsPLUS, host Finn Hogan is joined by queen nerd and Newshub Entertainment Editor Kate Rodger, as well as Digital Entertainment Editor and The Snack podcast host Mon Barton and podcast regular XenoJay. The nerds unpack the controversy, discuss Joaquin Phoenix's Oscar chances and ask whether this is even a Batman film anymore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    30 mins