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Nerdist News: WTFriday

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Nerdist's week-in-review featuring the hottest takes, the coolest stories, & the smartest opinions from host Jessica Chobot & Nerdist's top pop pundits. Subscribe for new episodes every what the Friday! It's real good, you guys.

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Nerdist's week-in-review featuring the hottest takes, the coolest stories, & the smartest opinions from host Jessica Chobot & Nerdist's top pop pundits. Subscribe for new episodes every what the Friday! It's real good, you guys.

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English


Episodes

Worst Jeopardy Contestants, Cereal Cinematic Universe, Harry Potter Trivia, and More!

11/16/2018
What The F###? No! What The Friday! Nerdist News: WTFriday is Nerdist's week-in-review featuring the hottest takes, the coolest stories, & the smartest opinions from host Jessica Chobot & pop culture experts all sitting around a big F###ing table.

Duration:00:57:03

Overlord Cast Joins Us, Disney+, Hot Duck Controversy, & More!

11/9/2018
What The F###? No! What The Friday! Nerdist News: WTFriday is Nerdist's week-in-review featuring the hottest takes, the coolest stories, & the smartest opinions from host Jessica Chobot & pop culture experts all sitting around a big F###ing table.

Duration:00:46:28

Ewan McGregor's Black Mask, Boba Fett Movie News, & More!

11/2/2018
What The F###? No! What The Friday! Nerdist News: WTFriday is Nerdist's week-in-review featuring the hottest takes, the coolest stories, & the smartest opinions from host Jessica Chobot & pop culture experts all sitting around a big F###ing table.

Duration:00:54:43

Best Horror Films, Netflix Canceling Rampage, Clueless Remake, and More!

10/26/2018
What The F###? No! What The Friday! Nerdist News: WTFriday is Nerdist's week-in-review featuring the hottest takes, the coolest stories, & the smartest opinions from host Jessica Chobot & pop culture experts all sitting around a big F###ing table.

Duration:01:02:55

Capt. Marvel Retcon, Halloween Reboot, & More!

10/19/2018
Captain Marvel retcon - are we on board? Plus the Halloween reboot - is this must see? Then what are the scariest games of all time. And its jon Favreau’s birthday - which means its time for What the Favreau trivia - all this and more on NN:WTF!

Duration:01:00:32

Black Panther 2, Suicide Squad 2, the Best Cookies, & More!

10/12/2018
Do we really need a reboot of The Office? Which store-bought cookie is the best? Who will be Black Panther in the sequel? Answers to these questions and Parks and Rec trivia on this week's WTFriday.

Duration:00:58:22

Star Wars: The Mandalorian, New Trailer Round-Up, & More!

10/5/2018
Be sure to check out WTFriday live every Friday at 1PM (PDT) on Alpha!

Duration:00:46:17

Is Poe Dameron a War Criminal?

9/28/2018
On today’s show the gang talks about whether Poe Dameron is a war criminal, the future of Fox’s X-men franchise, and peanut butter & mayo sandwiches. Be sure to check out WTFriday live every Friday at 1PM (PDT) on Alpha!

Duration:01:03:05

Joker, Bond, Batman's D and more!

9/21/2018
This week we got our first look at The Joker, Captain Marvel, AND Batman's D! Not kidding! Plus - are Bert and Ernie gay? Would you divorce your spouse over Fortnite? Finally - it's the 21st of September which means it's time for some Earth, Wind & Fire trivia! All this and more on today's Nerdist News: What The Friday!

Duration:00:57:44

Batman, Venom, Solo and more!

9/14/2018
Is Batman the greatest superhero of all time? Just in time for Batman day on saturday, our team will break down the bat. Plus - Captain Marvel’s trailer will probably drop next week! Are you ready? Then Venom has officially been rated… and it looks like Sony went safe with a pg-13. Is this the right move? Speaking of movies, Predator is out this weekend - are you in or out? Also - Solo A Star Wars Story drops on digital today and writer Jon Kasdan has some new bts details! Then, why is Kanye West obsessed with Ready Player One? Well, our producer Erin Vail is here to explain all of it in a new segment we’re calling, Unvailing The Truth with Erin Vail. Finally, looping it back around, we will test our panel’s knowledge on the one and only dark night Batman in w-t-friday trivia! All of this and more on today’s Nerdist News What The Friday! Be sure to check out WTFriday live every Friday at 1PM (PDT) on Alpha!

Duration:01:04:12

Captain Marvel, He-Man, Mustard Pizza, and more!

9/7/2018
On today’s show - new images of Captain Marvel took the internet by storm this week, but did they really “break the internet?” Plus it’s a celebration of anniversaries. Harry Potter turns 20! Then - the academy walks back its Achievement in Popular Film category! What’s behind the changes? Plus - it’s the 35th anniversary of He-Man! We should get some toys to celebrate! Also - would you eat a pizza with mustard? Finally, looping it back around, we will test our panel’s knowledge on He-Man trivia in w-t-friday trivia! Be sure to check out WTFriday live every Friday at 1PM (PDT) on Alpha!

Duration:01:02:44

Venom, Aquaman, My Little Pony and more!

8/31/2018
What is the best movie song? As in, the best song specifically made for a movie? We’ll break it down! Plus first reactions to early screenings of Aquaman! And Transformers The Movie is coming back to theaters! Is this nostalgia gone too far? Then - Dream Daddy is getting a comic book! Plus - could My Little Pony be getting rebooted again? Only time will tell. Also - Fortnite is causing headaches for pro sports leagues! Finally, looping it back around, we will test our panel’s knowledge on Power Rangers trivia in w-t-friday trivia! Be sure to check out WTFriday live every Friday at 1PM (PDT) on Alpha!

Duration:01:02:00

Bond 25, Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, Muppets, and more!

8/24/2018
On today’s show - is the rom com back from the dead? Did it ever really leave? We’re breaking it down today! Plus Danny Boyle has left Bond 25 - which director will pick up the pieces? Then - could Black Panther get nominated for best picture? Kevin Feige thinks so. And - Olive Garden is offering an annual pastapass. Will you pick this up? Also - Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark is in production, and The Happytime Murders hits theaters this weekend! Finally, looping it back around, we will test our panel’s knowledge of muppet trivia in w-t-friday trivia! All of this and more on today’s Nerdist News What The Friday! Be sure to check out WTFriday live every Friday at 1PM (PDT) on Alpha!

Duration:00:59:48

Blade's 20th Anniversary, Shrek, Buffy, and more!

8/17/2018
On the eve of its 20th anniversary, we’ll be reminiscing about the importance of Blade, the film that defined the modern comic book movie. Plus we’ve got a fresh music feud that might tear the Shrek fandom apart. Then, what could a Lost reboot look like? And Fox is grabbing the comic book rights for Buffy The Vampire Slayer ahead of its return. And Liam Neeson is set to play “Nels Coxman” in a new flick. We’ll unpack what that means. And finally, looping it back around, we will test our panel’s knowledge of Blade in w-t-friday trivia! All of this and more on today’s Nerdist News What The Friday! Be sure to check out WTFriday live every Friday at 1PM (PDT) on Alpha!

Duration:00:55:44

The Console Wars, Sony's Spider-verse, and more!

8/10/2018
What gaming system is best: Xbox, Playstation, or Nintendo? We’ll be breaking down what you need to know in the world of video games. And how will the Sony Spider-verse all tie together? Then the Academy Awards made some changes this week...good or bad? Plus - we are kicking off a new segment called ‘Convince Chobot’ - where our panel has to convince me to watch, play, read, or listen to something new! Next, is CBS All Access going all in on Star Trek? And BlacKkKlansman is out in theaters! Finally - in honor of the anniversary of Red Dawn, the first pg-13 film - we test our panel’s knowledge of pg-13 movies in w-t-friday trivia! All of this and more on today’s nerdist news What The Friday! Be sure to check out WTFriday live every Friday at 1PM (PDT) on Alpha!

Duration:01:02:26

Movie Pass, Matt Reeves' Batman, and more!

8/3/2018
Hector Navarro hosts today's panel consisting of Dani Fernandez, Kyle Anderson, and Jason Nyugen. Is the summer blockbuster dead? We’ll be breaking down when the biggest releases drop. Then what’s going on with Movie Pass? Plus - Topher Grace recut The Hobbit trilogy into one two hour film. Would you watch it? And Matt Reeves is dropping details about the Batman! Is Ben Affleck involved? Finally, we’re testing our panel’s knowledge of Avengers: Infinity War, in honor of its digital release. All of this and more on today’s Nerdist News: What The Friday! Be sure to check out WTFriday live every Friday at 1PM (PDT) on Alpha!

Duration:00:56:47

Ranking Tom Cruise's Movies and more!

7/27/2018
In honor of Mission: Impossible - Fallout hitting theaters this weekend, we’re asking for your help to break down Tom Cruise’s best movie! Plus - Buffy and Deadwood are coming back from the grave! One’s getting a reboot, one’s getting a film. Are you on board? And just for me... No Man’s Sky - is it worth it after two years? I think so! And finally - it’s time for Tom Cruise trivia! All of this and more on today’s Nerdist News What The Friday! Be sure to check out WTFriday live every Friday at 1PM (PDT) on Alpha!

Duration:00:58:06

Looking Back on 30 Years of Die Hard and more!

7/13/2018
We're celeberating the 30anniversary of Die Hard! Is it the greatest action film of all time? We'll get to the bottom of that with today's panel! Plus, Mark Hamill shaved off his beard and its causing Star Wars fans to lose their goddamn minds. And with Marvel, Disney, Game of Thrones, and more dropping Hall H - is Comic Con gonna suck this year? Speaking of Marvel, Black Widow finally has a director and it's about damn time. Also, Mission Impossible: Fallout reviews are live. You might want to wear a diaper, cuz its apparently pant-shitting good. And finally, it's Friday the thirteenth – so of course we are doing some Friday the Thirteenth trivia. All of this and more on today's Nerdist News What The Friday!

Duration:01:02:31

New Star Wars Cartoon, SDCC Hall H, Breaking Down Spoiler Culture — and more!

7/6/2018
Has spoiler culture gotten out of control? What is the appropriate time period to respect spoilers? Plus, new details from Star Wars latest cartoon -- Resistance! And the comic con hall h schedule is starting to drop - who will be the marquee draw? Then - will memes soon be illegal? It’s up for debate… and finally, in honor of Ant-Man and The Wasp out this weekend, we’ll be testing the panel’s knowledge of the Fantastic Four. There’s a through-line there, trust us.

Duration:01:04:54

Does Sony's Spider-verse Work Without A Spider-Man? and more!

6/29/2018
Can Sony's Spider-verse work without a Spider-Man? Are you excited for the newly announced Halo TV series? And is DC's subscription service a good idea? All this and more on today's Nerdist News: WTFriday! Be sure to check out WTFriday live every Friday at 1PM (PDT) on Alpha!

Duration:00:50:55