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Jimmy & James Talk Everything - Trailer Reactions, Season Finales, Punisher/Spider-Man & Much More!
We're back talking all things movies, TV, Star Wars, Marvel, and more after catching The Mandalorian & Grogu in theaters!
This episode dives into some of the biggest trailers shown before the movie, including our thoughts on:
• Supergirl
• Toy Story 5
• Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
We also revisit some classic films we recently caught up on, including:
• The Game
• Fight Club
• Fletch
• Shanghai Noon

Jimmy Palmquist
May 281 min read


Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - Nerd Alert Movie Review & Recap
When Disney first announced The Mandalorian & Grogu, I was cautiously optimistic. Translating the smaller-scale storytelling style of the Disney+ series into a theatrical experience felt risky. Plus, this would be their first venture from a theaterical standpoint to tell stories beyond the film characters we are very familiar with. It was almost like an uber Nerd's paradise because all the characters are from television shows, animated series, novels, and comic books.

Jimmy Palmquist
May 226 min read


Nerd Alert Star Wars Quiz - How Well Do You Know Your Mandalorians?
Think you know everything about the the great warriors and descendants of Mandalore? From legendary protectors to popular bounty hunters, it’s time to put your Star Wars knowledge to the test! In this Nerd Alert quiz, we’re diving deep into the galaxy far, far away to see just how well you really know Mandalorians.

Jimmy Palmquist
May 211 min read


Nerd Alert Horror Quiz: Star Wars - How Well Do You Know Your Sith?
Peace is a lie… there is only passion. But how much do you really know about the Sith?
In this Nerd Alert quiz, we’re embracing the dark side and testing your knowledge of the most powerful, ruthless, and iconic Sith Lords across the Star Wars galaxy. From the Rule of Two to unforgettable duels and shocking betrayals, this quiz will push your Sith knowledge to the limit.

Jimmy Palmquist
May 61 min read


Nerd Alert Horror Quiz: Star Wars - How Well Do You Know Your Jedi?
Think you know everything about the Jedi Order? From legendary masters to forgotten knights, it’s time to put your Star Wars knowledge to the test!

Jimmy Palmquist
May 41 min read


STAR WARS: MAUL - Shadow Lord Series Recap & Review: Chapters 9&10 (FINALE)
"When you look at the dark side, careful you must be. For the dark side looks back." - Yoda Few things in pop culture or in general really have the staying power that Star Wars has. Since its debut, Star Wars has achieved a state of cultural permanence, transcending the lifecycle of a typical media franchise to become a foundational modern myth. What began in 1977 as George Lucas’s simple desire to create a "space opera" has since taken on a life of its own. It has evolved wi

Chase Gifford
May 48 min read


STAR WARS: MAUL - Shadow Lord Series Recap & Review: Chapters 7&8
"The dark side. Always it speaks to us, from our pain. Our grief. It connects our pain to all pain, our hurt to all hurt." - Yoda Few things in pop culture or in general really have the staying power that Star Wars has. Since its debut, Star Wars has achieved a state of cultural permanence, transcending the lifecycle of a typical media franchise to become a foundational modern myth. What began in 1977 as George Lucas’s simple desire to create a "space opera" has since taken o

Chase Gifford
Apr 278 min read


STAR WARS: MAUL - Shadow Lord Series Recap & Review: Chapters 5&6
"The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural." - Supreme Chancellor Palpatine Few things in pop culture or in general really have the staying power that Star Wars has. Since its debut, Star Wars has achieved a state of cultural permanence, transcending the lifecycle of a typical media franchise to become a foundational modern myth. What began in 1977 as George Lucas’s simple desire to create a "space opera" has since taken on a life

Chase Gifford
Apr 208 min read


STAR WARS: MAUL - Shadow Lord Series Recap & Review: Chapters 3&4
"Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." - Yoda Few things in pop culture or in general really have the staying power that Star Wars has. Since its debut, Star Wars has achieved a state of cultural permanence, transcending the lifecycle of a typical media franchise to become a foundational modern myth. What began in 1977 as George Lucas’s simple desire to create a "space opera" has since taken on a life of its own

Chase Gifford
Apr 138 min read


STAR WARS: MAUL - Shadow Lord Series Recap & Review: Chapters 1&2
"If you only knew the power of the dark side." - Darth Vader Few things in pop culture or in general really have the staying power that Star Wars has. Since its debut, Star Wars has achieved a state of cultural permanence, transcending the lifecycle of a typical media franchise to become a foundational modern myth. What began in 1977 as George Lucas’s simple desire to create a "space opera" has since taken on a life of its own. It has evolved with an organic momentum that tr

Chase Gifford
Apr 68 min read


Remembering 2026’s Lost Legends, Comic Book Updates, Massive Trailer Reactions and Much More!
Remembering 2026’s Lost Legends, Comic Book Updates, Massive Trailer Reactions and Much More!

The Nerds
Feb 261 min read


Trailer Break Down - The Mandalorian and Grogu
Set in the Star Wars galaxy soon after the fall of the Galactic Empire, The Mandalorian and Grogu follows legendary Mandalorian warrior Din Djarin and his Force-sensitive apprentice Grogu as they navigate a galaxy still reeling from decades of war.

Jimmy Palmquist
Feb 192 min read


One Question with Chase & Jimmy - Movie Talk Without the Filter - Episode 1
In Nerd Alert’s segment One Question, Chase and Jimmy each get one shot to ask the other a single question about movies. No prep. No overthinking. Just honest answers, hot takes, and the kind of movie debates Nerd Alert is known for.

The Nerds
Jan 31 min read


Disney To Release the Original Cut of Star Wars! Will The Fandom Menace Like It Or Hate It?
Big news from a galaxy far, far away! The Nerd Alert crew breaks down the announcement that Disney plans to release the original theatrical cut of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, something fans have been asking for decades.

The Nerds
Dec 27, 20251 min read


Revenge of the Sith Returns! Nerd Alert Celebrates 20 Years of Episode III
The saga continues! Brandon, Jimmy, and James dive into the 20th-anniversary rerelease of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.

The Nerds
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Nerd Alert: Ahsoka Season 2 - Latest Updates & Big Changes!
Ahsoka Season 2 - Latest Updates & Big Changes!

The Nerds
Mar 3, 20251 min read


Flashback Friday: Revisiting Star Wars: A New Hope
For this week’s Flashback Friday, Jimmy and James take a deep dive into Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope!

The Nerds
Feb 28, 20251 min read


Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Looks like Goonies in Space, And We Love It!
The galaxy far, far away just got a little bigger! In this Nerd Alert segment, Brandon, Kyle, Jimmy, and James discuss the highly...

The Nerds
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Top 50 Science Fiction Movies - RANKED: Part 5 (Final)
Top 50 Science Fiction Movies - PART 1, PART 2, PART 3, PART 4 10. Arrival I didn’t intend to have three Denis Villeneuve films in a row...

Chase Gifford
Jul 22, 20249 min read


The Acolyte: Episode 8 (The Acolyte) - First Reactions (SPOILER ALERT)
The Acolyte delivers a breathtaking and unforgettable season finale with Episode 8, aptly titled "The Acolyte."

Jimmy Palmquist
Jul 17, 20245 min read
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