The Nerd Academy Podcast
@tnap2020.bsky.social
Your source for nerd-dom news & commentary hosted by Jarod Baughman-Stubbs!
Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get podcasts!
https://linktr.ee/TheNerdAcademyPodcast
Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get podcasts!
https://linktr.ee/TheNerdAcademyPodcast
This week on KNR @mitch692.bsky.social joins @darkjedi2552.bsky.social to discuss #StarWars Visions Volume 3!
Links to the show below:
YouTube: youtu.be/HWQ3BtzCKXo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3Lcq...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Links to the show below:
YouTube: youtu.be/HWQ3BtzCKXo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3Lcq...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
November 5, 2025 at 6:41 AM
This week on KNR @mitch692.bsky.social joins @darkjedi2552.bsky.social to discuss #StarWars Visions Volume 3!
Links to the show below:
YouTube: youtu.be/HWQ3BtzCKXo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3Lcq...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Links to the show below:
YouTube: youtu.be/HWQ3BtzCKXo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3Lcq...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The Road to Doomsday continues as @darkjedi2552.bsky.social and @quicksilvergrrl.bsky.social journey to Asgard for the first time to revisit Kenneth Branagh’s fantastical Shakespearean epic and meet one of the MCU’s most enduring characters. This one is gonna do gang…busters.
Links below:
Links below:
November 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Road to Doomsday continues as @darkjedi2552.bsky.social and @quicksilvergrrl.bsky.social journey to Asgard for the first time to revisit Kenneth Branagh’s fantastical Shakespearean epic and meet one of the MCU’s most enduring characters. This one is gonna do gang…busters.
Links below:
Links below:
The Road to Doomsday continues as @darkjedi2552.bsky.social and @quicksilvergrrl.bsky.social are joined by Travis and @mitch692.bsky.social to discuss the often under appreciated middle chapter of the Iron Man trilogy: Iron Man 2!
Links to the show below
Links to the show below
October 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The Road to Doomsday continues as @darkjedi2552.bsky.social and @quicksilvergrrl.bsky.social are joined by Travis and @mitch692.bsky.social to discuss the often under appreciated middle chapter of the Iron Man trilogy: Iron Man 2!
Links to the show below
Links to the show below
The #StarWars fandom has been taken by storm by the news that Disney shot down a Ben Solo movie pitched by Steven Soderbergh and Adam Driver.
This week on KNR Jarod, Bill, and Conor are here to unpack this insane news and reflect on what could have been with a Ben Solo revival.
Links below
This week on KNR Jarod, Bill, and Conor are here to unpack this insane news and reflect on what could have been with a Ben Solo revival.
Links below
October 24, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The #StarWars fandom has been taken by storm by the news that Disney shot down a Ben Solo movie pitched by Steven Soderbergh and Adam Driver.
This week on KNR Jarod, Bill, and Conor are here to unpack this insane news and reflect on what could have been with a Ben Solo revival.
Links below
This week on KNR Jarod, Bill, and Conor are here to unpack this insane news and reflect on what could have been with a Ben Solo revival.
Links below
THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY BEGINS! Before @darkjedi2552.bsky.social & @quicksilvergrrl.bsky.social embark on their rewatch of the entire #MCU before #avengersdoomsday next year they look back on the time when Marvel was facing bankruptcy and seen as little more than a licensing machine.
Links below!
Links below!
October 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY BEGINS! Before @darkjedi2552.bsky.social & @quicksilvergrrl.bsky.social embark on their rewatch of the entire #MCU before #avengersdoomsday next year they look back on the time when Marvel was facing bankruptcy and seen as little more than a licensing machine.
Links below!
Links below!
Come celebrate EPISODE 200 of The Nerd Academy Podcast with the announcement of our brand new #MCU rewatch podcast THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY and unpack a wildly mixed news cycle.
Links to the show below!
Links to the show below!
September 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Come celebrate EPISODE 200 of The Nerd Academy Podcast with the announcement of our brand new #MCU rewatch podcast THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY and unpack a wildly mixed news cycle.
Links to the show below!
Links to the show below!
NEW KNR
The first teaser for #TheMandalorianandGrogu is here and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social, @depabanana.bsky.social, and Kason are here to break down the trailer and more!
Episodes links below!
The first teaser for #TheMandalorianandGrogu is here and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social, @depabanana.bsky.social, and Kason are here to break down the trailer and more!
Episodes links below!
September 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
NEW KNR
The first teaser for #TheMandalorianandGrogu is here and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social, @depabanana.bsky.social, and Kason are here to break down the trailer and more!
Episodes links below!
The first teaser for #TheMandalorianandGrogu is here and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social, @depabanana.bsky.social, and Kason are here to break down the trailer and more!
Episodes links below!
NEW KNR!
It’s been one year since The Acolyte has come and gone and we are still thinking about this complex love letter to the the themes of the prequels.
@aonehattown.bsky.social sat down with @darkjedi2552.bsky.social to discuss the themes, the characters, and the discourse.
Links below 🔗
It’s been one year since The Acolyte has come and gone and we are still thinking about this complex love letter to the the themes of the prequels.
@aonehattown.bsky.social sat down with @darkjedi2552.bsky.social to discuss the themes, the characters, and the discourse.
Links below 🔗
August 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
NEW KNR!
It’s been one year since The Acolyte has come and gone and we are still thinking about this complex love letter to the the themes of the prequels.
@aonehattown.bsky.social sat down with @darkjedi2552.bsky.social to discuss the themes, the characters, and the discourse.
Links below 🔗
It’s been one year since The Acolyte has come and gone and we are still thinking about this complex love letter to the the themes of the prequels.
@aonehattown.bsky.social sat down with @darkjedi2552.bsky.social to discuss the themes, the characters, and the discourse.
Links below 🔗
NEW TNAP 4️⃣
#FantasticFourFirstSteps is here at last and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social, Travis, and @starwarsbill.bsky.social are joined by @mitch692.bsky.social to unpack this rich retro-futuristic adventure & look to what the future may have in store for Marvel’s first family!
Links below 🔗
#FantasticFourFirstSteps is here at last and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social, Travis, and @starwarsbill.bsky.social are joined by @mitch692.bsky.social to unpack this rich retro-futuristic adventure & look to what the future may have in store for Marvel’s first family!
Links below 🔗
July 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
NEW TNAP 4️⃣
#FantasticFourFirstSteps is here at last and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social, Travis, and @starwarsbill.bsky.social are joined by @mitch692.bsky.social to unpack this rich retro-futuristic adventure & look to what the future may have in store for Marvel’s first family!
Links below 🔗
#FantasticFourFirstSteps is here at last and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social, Travis, and @starwarsbill.bsky.social are joined by @mitch692.bsky.social to unpack this rich retro-futuristic adventure & look to what the future may have in store for Marvel’s first family!
Links below 🔗
NEW TNAP! 🧢
As we prepare for #FantasticFourFirstSteps join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social and Travis as they discuss the sit down Kevin Feige did to give an idea as to what the MCU’s future will look like and cleared up some rumors as to what’s happening now at Marvel Studios!
Links below! 🔗
As we prepare for #FantasticFourFirstSteps join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social and Travis as they discuss the sit down Kevin Feige did to give an idea as to what the MCU’s future will look like and cleared up some rumors as to what’s happening now at Marvel Studios!
Links below! 🔗
July 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
NEW TNAP! 🧢
As we prepare for #FantasticFourFirstSteps join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social and Travis as they discuss the sit down Kevin Feige did to give an idea as to what the MCU’s future will look like and cleared up some rumors as to what’s happening now at Marvel Studios!
Links below! 🔗
As we prepare for #FantasticFourFirstSteps join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social and Travis as they discuss the sit down Kevin Feige did to give an idea as to what the MCU’s future will look like and cleared up some rumors as to what’s happening now at Marvel Studios!
Links below! 🔗
NEW TNAP! 🦸🐕
James Gunn’s Superman is finally here and has lifted our spirits with it’s punk rock optimism! Join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social @starwarsbill.bsky.social Travis, and special guests @thataldendiaz.bsky.social and Mr. Radtastic to discuss and unpack this wonderful movie!
Links below!
James Gunn’s Superman is finally here and has lifted our spirits with it’s punk rock optimism! Join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social @starwarsbill.bsky.social Travis, and special guests @thataldendiaz.bsky.social and Mr. Radtastic to discuss and unpack this wonderful movie!
Links below!
July 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM
NEW TNAP! 🦸🐕
James Gunn’s Superman is finally here and has lifted our spirits with it’s punk rock optimism! Join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social @starwarsbill.bsky.social Travis, and special guests @thataldendiaz.bsky.social and Mr. Radtastic to discuss and unpack this wonderful movie!
Links below!
James Gunn’s Superman is finally here and has lifted our spirits with it’s punk rock optimism! Join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social @starwarsbill.bsky.social Travis, and special guests @thataldendiaz.bsky.social and Mr. Radtastic to discuss and unpack this wonderful movie!
Links below!
SuperJurassTastic July is here and up first is Jurassic World: Rebirth! Join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social and Taylore as they get caught up on the Jurassic series and unpack this newest Dino adventure!
Links to the episode below!
Links to the episode below!
July 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
SuperJurassTastic July is here and up first is Jurassic World: Rebirth! Join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social and Taylore as they get caught up on the Jurassic series and unpack this newest Dino adventure!
Links to the episode below!
Links to the episode below!
May the 4th be with you! Celebrate with your favorite nerds as we are joined by @arsmichael.bsky.social of All Remaining Systems to celebrate 20 years of Revenge of the Sith and discuss the legacy of this film and unpack how we feel after seeing it in cinemas all these years later!
Links below!
Links below!
May 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
May the 4th be with you! Celebrate with your favorite nerds as we are joined by @arsmichael.bsky.social of All Remaining Systems to celebrate 20 years of Revenge of the Sith and discuss the legacy of this film and unpack how we feel after seeing it in cinemas all these years later!
Links below!
Links below!
Join us LIVE tomorrow night at 7 pm for a Q&A stream to celebrate 5 years of The Nerd Academy Podcast! Leave your questions below or comment them in the live chat
www.youtube.com/live/T7hVYxT...
www.youtube.com/live/T7hVYxT...
March 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Join us LIVE tomorrow night at 7 pm for a Q&A stream to celebrate 5 years of The Nerd Academy Podcast! Leave your questions below or comment them in the live chat
www.youtube.com/live/T7hVYxT...
www.youtube.com/live/T7hVYxT...
Join us LIVE Tuesday night at 7 pm EST to celebrate 5 years of The Nerd Academy with a Q&A livestream featuring friends of the show!
www.youtube.com/live/T7hVYxT...
www.youtube.com/live/T7hVYxT...
March 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Join us LIVE Tuesday night at 7 pm EST to celebrate 5 years of The Nerd Academy with a Q&A livestream featuring friends of the show!
www.youtube.com/live/T7hVYxT...
www.youtube.com/live/T7hVYxT...
NEW TNAP 😈
#DaredevilBornAgain is here with a shocking 2 part premiere and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social is joined by @trey2715.bsky.social to discuss the return of Daredevil as well as the intriguing concept art for #AvengersDoomsday & the future of DC Studios
Links to the show below ⬇️
#DaredevilBornAgain is here with a shocking 2 part premiere and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social is joined by @trey2715.bsky.social to discuss the return of Daredevil as well as the intriguing concept art for #AvengersDoomsday & the future of DC Studios
Links to the show below ⬇️
March 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
NEW TNAP 😈
#DaredevilBornAgain is here with a shocking 2 part premiere and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social is joined by @trey2715.bsky.social to discuss the return of Daredevil as well as the intriguing concept art for #AvengersDoomsday & the future of DC Studios
Links to the show below ⬇️
#DaredevilBornAgain is here with a shocking 2 part premiere and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social is joined by @trey2715.bsky.social to discuss the return of Daredevil as well as the intriguing concept art for #AvengersDoomsday & the future of DC Studios
Links to the show below ⬇️
NEW KNR
It has been a wild news week for Star Wars and Jarod, Kason, & Conor are here to breakdown the future of Kathleen Kennedy’s time with Lucasfilm, discuss the teaser for #Andor Season 2, and look forward to the upcoming 20th anniversary of ROTS
Links to the show below⬇️
It has been a wild news week for Star Wars and Jarod, Kason, & Conor are here to breakdown the future of Kathleen Kennedy’s time with Lucasfilm, discuss the teaser for #Andor Season 2, and look forward to the upcoming 20th anniversary of ROTS
Links to the show below⬇️
March 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
NEW KNR
It has been a wild news week for Star Wars and Jarod, Kason, & Conor are here to breakdown the future of Kathleen Kennedy’s time with Lucasfilm, discuss the teaser for #Andor Season 2, and look forward to the upcoming 20th anniversary of ROTS
Links to the show below⬇️
It has been a wild news week for Star Wars and Jarod, Kason, & Conor are here to breakdown the future of Kathleen Kennedy’s time with Lucasfilm, discuss the teaser for #Andor Season 2, and look forward to the upcoming 20th anniversary of ROTS
Links to the show below⬇️
NEW TNAP! 🕷️
@OchiFan327 joins @darkjedi2552 to discuss the exciting reimagining of Spider-Man’s origins in the MCU in #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan and unpack the ways the concept of canon and continuity have changed so much!
Links to the show below ⬇️
@OchiFan327 joins @darkjedi2552 to discuss the exciting reimagining of Spider-Man’s origins in the MCU in #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan and unpack the ways the concept of canon and continuity have changed so much!
Links to the show below ⬇️
March 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
NEW TNAP! 🕷️
@OchiFan327 joins @darkjedi2552 to discuss the exciting reimagining of Spider-Man’s origins in the MCU in #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan and unpack the ways the concept of canon and continuity have changed so much!
Links to the show below ⬇️
@OchiFan327 joins @darkjedi2552 to discuss the exciting reimagining of Spider-Man’s origins in the MCU in #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan and unpack the ways the concept of canon and continuity have changed so much!
Links to the show below ⬇️
Look up! For our last episode of TNAP this year @darkjedi2552.bsky.social & Travis sit down to discuss the teaser trailer for #Superman and theorize as to what this movie has in store for us!
Links to watch and listen below!
Links to watch and listen below!
December 23, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Look up! For our last episode of TNAP this year @darkjedi2552.bsky.social & Travis sit down to discuss the teaser trailer for #Superman and theorize as to what this movie has in store for us!
Links to watch and listen below!
Links to watch and listen below!
In our 2nd annual Christmas Special we are joined by @thataldendiaz.bsky.social to revaluate Obi-Wan Kenobi not just as a Star Wars story, but as the best candidate for a Star Wars Christmas tale and unpack its thematic connections to other classic holiday movies!
Links for the show below!
Links for the show below!
December 19, 2024 at 5:21 PM
In our 2nd annual Christmas Special we are joined by @thataldendiaz.bsky.social to revaluate Obi-Wan Kenobi not just as a Star Wars story, but as the best candidate for a Star Wars Christmas tale and unpack its thematic connections to other classic holiday movies!
Links for the show below!
Links for the show below!
Join us Wednesday December 18th for the premiere of our second annual Nerd Academy Christmas Special at noon discussing why Obi-Wan Kenobi is a Star Wars Christmas Story with @thataldendiaz.bsky.social!
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December 17, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Join us Wednesday December 18th for the premiere of our second annual Nerd Academy Christmas Special at noon discussing why Obi-Wan Kenobi is a Star Wars Christmas Story with @thataldendiaz.bsky.social!
youtu.be/L0q7NQM6Pss?...
youtu.be/L0q7NQM6Pss?...
Allow us to reintroduce ourselves!
Welcome to The Nerd Academy Podcast, a show dedicated to finding deeper meaning in our favorite stories just like a lunch table discussion in times of old!
Find the show on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts!
linktr.ee/TheNerdAcade...
Welcome to The Nerd Academy Podcast, a show dedicated to finding deeper meaning in our favorite stories just like a lunch table discussion in times of old!
Find the show on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts!
linktr.ee/TheNerdAcade...
December 4, 2024 at 3:15 AM
Allow us to reintroduce ourselves!
Welcome to The Nerd Academy Podcast, a show dedicated to finding deeper meaning in our favorite stories just like a lunch table discussion in times of old!
Find the show on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts!
linktr.ee/TheNerdAcade...
Welcome to The Nerd Academy Podcast, a show dedicated to finding deeper meaning in our favorite stories just like a lunch table discussion in times of old!
Find the show on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts!
linktr.ee/TheNerdAcade...