FNP #348: SAG-AFTRA/Godzilla x. Kong: The New Empire

It's a Fake Nerd Special - A Tribute to Akira Toriyama!

The incredible mangaka and character/model designer, Akira Toriyama, has sadly passed away. In light of this news, there was a desire to come together and share just how much the works of this incredible man meant to us. Fake Nerds Brandon T. McClure, Sparkz Witty, and Ben Magnet gather with their special guest, Phai Giron, to share when Toriyama's work changed their lives and what it's meant to them. There are stories of first encounters with Dragon Ball, expressions of gratitude for his contributions to ourselves, along with praise for the impact of all his creations on the global scale. Whether Dragon Ball, Chrono Trigger, Dr. Slump, or another work; Akira Toriyama has left a deep and unforgettable impact on all of us. This was a way for us to share in our love for his art and say a big thank you for everything he gave us.

"Tackle life with as much energy as Goku! I'll try to do the same!" - Akira Toriyama

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/8G3iJPBluig

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The music for our outro is: Mystical Adventure "Dragon Ball" by A V I A N D

Our thumbnail background also features art by Akira Toriyama. The music heard at the beginning is a compilation of different themes for Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z and all rights belong to their respective owners. Our opening is merely a tribute mashup we made out of love and is edited by Sparkz Witty.

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After almost eight years, we’re saying goodbye! We felt 350 was the right number to go out on, so please enjoy our Top 15s of 2023 as we celebrate our little corner of the internet.

This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzMwt0tNTig

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From The Network
- Fake Nerd Cine-Files - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
- Fake Nerd Book Club - Scott Pilgrim Vols. 3-4: The Infinite Sadness and Gets It Together
- Fake Nerds Watch - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Ep. 7-8 Review

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We had to end our hiatus early so welcome to New Years Eve! Andre Braugher has passed away, and we discuss Jonathan Majors and Kung Fu Panda 4 and much more! Then we have a major announcement that changes everything!

This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiZtO32_3PY

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From The Network
- Holiday Annual 2023
- Fake Nerds Watch - Loki Season 2 Ep. 1-3 Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Loki Season 2 Ep. 4-6 FINALE Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Invincible Season 2 Ep. 3-4 Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Ep. 5-6 Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Ep. 5-10 Review
- Fake Nerd Cine-Files - Godzilla Minus One Review
- Fake Nerd Book Club - Doctor Doom Vols. 1-2: Pottersville and Bedford Falls - Cantwell, Larroca

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Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files!

This is our review of the comic book film adaptation: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Directed by Edgar Wright, written by Michael Bacall and Edgar Wright, based on the comics by Bryan Lee O'Malley.

Ryan, Ben, and Sparkz are continuing their Scott Pilgrim journey towards the new show by revisiting the cult classic film! There's so much to love looking back on this gem, especially with the incredible casting choices. They go over every bit of what they love about the film, some of their minor gripes, and all the comic connections. Enjoy the conversation!

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/5BTkkKSeBAU

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

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Happy Holidays all you fake nerds! To celebrate the end of another year, we've recorded yet another Holiday special!

For our 2023 Holiday Annual; we make wishes, look back on our year's MANY shows, AND have a film review in the middle! After a bit of gift for nerds discussion, we get into our thoughts on the Christmas slasher film from Shudder this year: It's A Wonderful Knife. We have a lot to say about it and most of it is...not good. Come on by to hear our thoughts on that or just enjoy our holiday wrap up conversations as we celebrate the year in podcasting. Hope you enjoy it, see you all next year and have a very happy holidays!

- Gifts For Nerds (03:20)
- It's A Wonderful Knife Review (35:07)
- Podcast Year in Review (1:36:30)
- Big Surprises of the Year (2:23:03)
- First Engagements from Previous Years (2:39:09)
- Christmas Wishes (3:03:17)

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/T1acm9L0ddI

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

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Sometimes it's a topic from the Fake Nerd Podcast, sometimes we need the room to discuss films on their own. Either way, they end up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files!

An excerpt from Ep. 123 of the Fake Nerd Podcast, this is just our review of Aquaman - written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beall, directed by James Wan.

Ryan, Sparkz, Ben, and Brandon came together in 2018 on the podcast to give their fresh takes on Aquaman, the first solo outing for Momoa's character in the DCEU. You can listen to their first impressions here thanks to the Fake Nerd Archive! 

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

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Lots to get into this week! SAG-AFTRA's contract has been ratified, but is it enough? The trailer for GxK has dropped, what do we think of the 6th entry in the MonsterVerse? And so much more!

This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YS_QYS33HE
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From The Network
- Fake Nerd Cine-Files - Five Nights at Freddy's Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Ep. 1-2 Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Ep. 3-4 Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Ahsoka Season 1 Ep. 4-5 Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Ahsoka Season 1 Ep. 6-8 Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Ep. 1-2 Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Ep. 3-4 Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Doctor Who Series 5-7 Revisited (10th's and 50th Anniversary Specials Included)
- Fake Nerds Watch - Invincible Season 2 Ep. 1-2 Review
- Fake Nerd Book Club - Scott Pilgrim Vol. 1-2: Precious Little Life and VS. The World - O'Malley
- Fake Nerd Book Club - Wasted Space Vol. 5 - Moreci, Sherman

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Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files!

This is our review of the latest Godzilla film from Toho. Godzilla Minus One is written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki.

Ryan, Brandon, and Sparkz are here to give all their thoughts on one of the surprise SMASH hits of the year! Godzilla has come back to once again claim the title: King of the Monsters. It's an incredible period piece with rich characters and great thematic elements. There's so much praise they have to give and gush over the way the film connected with each of them. What a treat it is to speak about Godzilla this way! Enjoy the conversation!

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/HXzeUCq1CwY

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

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Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files!

This is our review of the latest video game adaptation film. Five Nights at Freddy's is written by Scott Cawthon, Seth Cuddeback, and Emma Tammi; directed by Emma Tammi.

The Fake Nerds are here to give their impressions on the hotly anticipated adaptation of this horror franchise. Out of the gate is an acknowledgement that this is not aimed at them. They find their moments to praise and performances they enjoy while also critiquing a story that fumbles its way through to conclusion. Enjoy the conversation!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/RCn3WFNGEtA

*This episode was originally recorded on November 7th, 2023 and withheld in support of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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We bring all sorts of juicy topics to the show today! Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream 7, Dave Filoni is the new CCO of Star Wars, and Superman: Legacy is casting! All this and more!

This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2aF97agrdw 

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From The Network
- Fake Nerd Cine-Files - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
- Fake Nerd Cine-Files - Haunted Mansion
- Fake Nerds Watch - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2 Ep. 9 "Subspace Rhapsody" Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2 Ep. 10 "Hegemony" FINALE Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Ahsoka Season 1 Ep. 1-3 Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Invincible: Atom Eve Special Review
- Fake Nerds Watch - Doctor Who Series 1-4 Revisited

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Tags: #FakeNerdPod #FNBookClub #BreadandButter #Scream #Scream7 #MelissaBarrera #JennaOrtega #Superman #SupermanLegacy #JimmyOlson #NicholasHoult #DaveFiloni #StarWars #DCComics #LexLuthor #Aquaman #Aquamanandthelostkingdom #JasonMomoa