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Join Dustin every Wednesday and Saturday as he dives deep into what's going on in the Nerdy Culture from comics and RUMORS to movies and TV. Then also, when we take deep dive discussions into topics that matter, or for interviews with some of those Nerds who have influence on the culture.

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COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR MAR 6TH, 2024 | Neuromancer

3/7/2024
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! THE Cyberpunk classic is getting much love this week in the news.Confirmation of the Villain in the Deadpool & Wolverine movieAnd so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music New Music/Video Godsmack - Truth https://youtu.be/d7sBkZLbQfY From their last record Lighting Up The Sky from last february. Power ballad like it’s 1987. Pretty good. Sully’s voice is great as always. Demon Hunter - Worlds Apart https://youtu.be/C10MArYZHPw Standalone single. More melodic death than you would usually expect from the boys. Born of Osiris - A Mind Short Circuiting https://youtu.be/a2gL4kbQb6U billed as an “old-school” single. But it really isn’t. Slaughter to Prevail - Conflict https://youtu.be/-Cji_T28ybk Not to the same level as previous outings. There is a weird vocal effect in some of the bridges that is… strange? Twenty One Pilots - Overcome https://youtu.be/53tgVlXBZVg Trance Pilots? Tours/Festivals The Refused - Rosendal Garden Party festival Stockholm June 14-16 will be the “Final Festival Show” for the punk rockers. Also featuring performances from Massive Attack, Turnstile, The Heavy, and a ton more. https://blabbermouth.net/news/refused-announces-final-festival-show-in-sweden Korn - 30th anniversary of their self-titled album. One show Sat Oct 5 at BMO Stadium in LA. Evanescence, Gojira, Scars on Broadway, Spiritbox and Vended. https://blabbermouth.net/news/korn-announces-30th-anniversary-show-at-los-angeless-bmo-stadium-with-evanescence-gojira-scars-on-broadway https://youtu.be/uarTPKkaTw0 Halestorm / I Prevail - July 9 in Raleigh NC through Aug 17 in Las Vegas. Support from Hollywood Undead and Fit for a King. https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917GyPV/halestorm-events Aftershock - Oct 10 - 13 in Sacramento. Slayer (again), Slipknot, Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera 5FDP, Priest, and Disturbed. And that’s JUST the headliners. https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/slayer-slipknot-iron-maiden-motley-crue-to-headline-aftershock-festival-2024 https://aftershockfestival.com/passes/ Reg ‘ol News Jay Weinberg - The former Slipknot drummer has officially been hired by Suicidal Tendancies as their new skinsman. https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-slipknot-drummer-jay-weinberg-officially-joins-suicidal-tendencies Avenged Sevenfold - release their VR concert experience called “Looking Inside.” Available on Apple Vision Pro and Meta App Lab. Just like all the AmazeVR concerts users can access one song for free, or pay $13 for the whole concert. VIP ticket holders for A7X’s upcoming tour will be given access to the song “Mattel” as part of their VIP lounge experience. https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-avenged-sevenfold-discusses-looking-inside-vr-concert-at-los-angeles-press-conference https://youtu.be/nCKKkV-NkJk Suggests Korn - self-titled album. the debut studio album by American nu metal band Korn. It was released on October 11, 1994, through Immortal and Epic Records. Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/Corrections Layoffs - EA is now releasing 5% of THEIR workforce. Estimated 670 people. https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/02/29/ea-axes-5-of-total-workforce-cancels-respawns-star-wars-fps-as-part-of-emergency-shift-away-from-licensed-ip/ Baulder’s Gate 3 - Xbox physical edition will be FOUR discs. PS5 is 2 and PC is 1. Trailers Dune: Awakening - https://youtu.be/8ehOeOR4Ud0 teasing a game based on a book series with tech and story elements that were never even mentioned in said book series is a bit of a bad look. But it is SUPPOSED to be an alternate universe… Reg ‘ol News Yuzu - We have a conclusion to the saga. Nintendo has won, but not technically a legal ruling. There has been a settlement out of court. Yuzu will no longer offer their Switch emulation software and they have to pay $2.4 million to the gaming giant. Suggests Metal Gear: Master Collection - an emulation of the original PlayStation game developed by M2,...

Duration:02:32:48

COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR FEB 28TH, 2024 | Google AI

2/29/2024
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Google's AI is in an interesting spot.No one ever stays retired in the Music Community.HUGE Marvel rumors to address.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music New Music/Video Knocked Loose - Blinding Faith https://youtu.be/eO8q_Q4lRC8 we NEED more hardcore like this! Dirty Honey - Coming Home (Ballad of the Shire) https://youtu.be/gSdLI9tKg2k Why does EVERYONE try to be Zeplin? A ballad with LotR references? Its not bad though. Sum 41 - Waiting on a Twist of Fate https://youtu.be/MjZxJ-GFrRA I mean… for a Sum 41 song it’s not bad… Aaron Lewis - Made in China https://youtu.be/YVMw2BtR260 From his next solo record The Hill, out March 29. Just more uber conservativeness from ol’ Mr Lewis. Though this time he does showcase that amazing voice. Atomic Life - Hit Me First https://youtu.be/9bvePU-jee0 Featuring members who have worked with Dillinger Escape Plan, Glassjaw and the Rivalry. Sounds like a more aggressive Yeah Yeah Yeahs. ERB - Godzilla VS King Kong https://youtu.be/jhkBAKV1yMg NicePeter and EpicLLOYD go CG. always fun! Moby X Anfisa Letyago - You & Me https://youtu.be/PN3thx9SGsw Moby sounding like its 1999 all over again. Not necessarily a bad thing. But not terribly great either. Tours/Festivals POD - Support from Bad Wolves, Norma Jean, and Blind Channel. “I Got That” April 26 in Phoenix through June 2 in Dallas https://www.stubhub.com/p-o-d-tickets/performer/12087 Louder than Life - SLAYER?!!? Sept 27 Louisville KY https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/wait-slayer-is-headlining-louder-than-life-2024 Riot Fest - Slayer again! Sept 22 Chicago. https://www.tixr.com/groups/riotfest/events/riot-fest-2024-87339 August Burns Red - Support from Fuming Mouth, “Spring Fling” May 9 Daytona Beach FL through May 16 Columbus Ohio at the Sonic Temple Festival. https://www.stubhub.com/august-burns-red-tickets/performer/428222 Trivium X Bullet For My Valentine - "The Poisoned Ascendancy" U.K. tour 2025 Jan 26 Utilita Arena, Cardiff through Feb. 01 - The O2, London. Reg ‘ol News Knocked Loose - New Album announcement. “You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To” May 10 from Pure Noise Records. Suggests Job For a Cowboy - Moon Healer. Standout Tracks “Beyond the Chemical Doorway” “Forever Rot” Gaming/Tech Trailers MK 1 - Peacemaker https://youtu.be/L-NGYeVxzUA Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree - https://youtu.be/a8k8R0Q2ubY June 21 Reg ‘ol News Layoffs - Playstation is laying off 900 staff through their Playstation studios, including Naughty Dog and Insomniac. Sony’s London Studio will be shuttering its doors all together. https://www.engadget.com/playstation-is-laying-off-900-staff-across-naughty-dog-insomniac-and-other-studios-145323606.html SUPERMASSIVE is also laying off around 90 workers. Almost ⅓ of the Until Dawn studio’s employees. Which brings the YEARLY number to almost 7000, and it’s not even March. https://www.engadget.com/until-dawn-and-the-quarry-developer-supermassive-is-reportedly-laying-off-around-90-workers-165747517.html Google Gemini - Overcorrected. https://www.engadget.com/google-explains-why-geminis-image-generation-feature-overcorrected-for-diversity-121532787.html Mk1 - Freeplay weekend March 7-10 Xbox Ps5 Steam. Krossplay Feb 28 across board minus Switch. Peacemaker in Onslaught Feb 28, and Injustice 2 Mobile same day. No netcode address. No Forever King. https://www.youtube.com/live/29nNhe0bXqw?si=-8sAoe_4cClpRDf- Google/Reddit - Google is licensing Reddit to train all of its AI models. After the API drama last year, and with Reddit likely going public soon the timing seems poised to increase their worth in the market. https://www.engadget.com/reddit-is-licensing-its-content-to-google-to-help-train-its-ai-models-200013007.html Suggests MK1 Comic Books/Books Reg ‘ol News The Writer - Dark Horse Comics, a renowned publisher, is set to release the debut comics work from actor...

Duration:02:13:41

COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR FEB 21ST, 2024 | Mandalorian the GAME!

2/22/2024
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! SO MUCH to catch up on.Fantastic Four casting. Mandalorian game rumored again, but different. Helldivers 2 update delayed.Trailers galore or new TV stuff. "Superhero Fatigue?" And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music New Music/Video Alien Ant Farm - So Cold https://youtu.be/XI5OvgMnQQ4 New mAntras record to be released April 26. I miss the crazy days of the band. But this is still some quality Dark Pop. Comeback Kid - Disruption https://youtu.be/N8yel9QHRJc new Trouble EP to release March 15. Still SOLID hardcore! Kittie - the Morgan sisters are releasing their first new music in 13 years. The song “Eyes Wide Open” … eh… https://youtu.be/hIqcEiaOpM8 High on Fire - Burning Down https://youtu.be/MJ9yIWBb4pY New record (Cometh the Storm) due out April 19 from MNRK Heavy. Produced by Kurt Ballou. LOVE Matt Pike’s tone SO MUCH! This video is your worst AI nightmare. A bit indulgent, as should be expected, with 2 solo sections. Harper - I Hope You Choke https://youtu.be/d8hNH7S5mt4 another original it would seem. Production is always solid here. Great to see the younger generation getting into the metal! The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir - Brightly Lit for Bad Decisions https://youtu.be/BUHDQd-IKPc VERY interesting. A little avant garde with your metal. Crosses - Big Youth (Feat El-P) https://youtu.be/FgvrTHh_0Ck the more I hear of these guys the more I like them!! Tours/Festivals Inkcarceration 2024 - https://blabbermouth.net/news/shinedown-godsmack-and-breaking-benjamin-to-headline-this-years-inkcarceration-music-tattoo-festival Avatar - Tour Dates: May 8-19 Support Acts: Oxymorrons and Conquer Divide https://avatarmetal.com Heilung - Tour Dates: April 13-23 Support Acts: Elvor https://www.amplifiedhistorytour.com/?mc_cid=511aebc3f0&mc_eid=1e5ce53059 In This Moment/ Motionless in White - “Godmode” Tour Dates: April 30-May 5 Support Acts: Kim Dracula, Mike's Dead https://inthismomentofficial.com Periphery - Tour Dates: May 8-18 Support Acts: Eidola, Jake Bowen https://periphery.net Primus/Coheed & Cambria - Sept 12 through Aug 17. Openers Guerilla Toss, Too Many Zooz, or Fishbone depending on the leg you catch. https://www.stubhub.com/primus-tickets/performer/9511 Reg ‘ol News Opeth - Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson to guest on next record. Said to be playing on “three or four tracks.” https://metalinjection.net/news/jethro-tulls-ian-anderson-to-guest-on-opeths-next-album Suggests Necropanther “Betrayal” - https://necropanther.com/music Just a super fun thrashy death metal band on the come up. THIS RECORD SLAPS! Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/Corrections Elden Ring - Shadow of the Erdtree trailer announced. TOMORROW! https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/elden-ring-dlc-shadow-of-the-erdtree-trailer-gameplay/ Trailers Killer Klowns - https://youtu.be/qf4zUiqNQK8 Pre-Orders open Feb 21. Game release June 4th!! Teravision Games producer, PS5 XBox Series and Steam. Hellbreach: Vegas - New Left 4 Dead and CoD Zombies mashup game. Open free beta opens Feb 21. Proper release on March 11. https://youtu.be/VyG4yYBQUiM Reg ‘ol News Helldivers 2 - Mech suits have been put on a slight hold due to the server issues they have been having with all the unexpected success. They are in the final stages of polish according to one of the developers on the game’s Discord server. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/helldivers-2-mechs-update/ https://youtu.be/vXddWD88jeI Nintendo Direct - Scheduled for Feb 21 at 9am ET. Will last roughly 25 min and will be focusing on Switch games to expect through June-ish. Avatar: The Last Airbender - A 2v2 fighting game set in the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe, developed by Maximum Entertainment (creators of "Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age"), launches in Early Access next year. Details are limited, but the developer also owns the studio behind "Them's Fightin' Herds," raising questions...

Duration:02:32:59

COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR Feb 13TH, 2024 | The Retirement Episode

2/14/2024
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Deadpool's creator is retiring. New trailers to talk about.This is a live version of the normal show because of the Holiday tomorrow. Happy Valentine's Day!!Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music New Music/Video Alien Ant Farm - So Cold https://youtu.be/XI5OvgMnQQ4 New mAntras record to be released April 26. I miss the crazy days of the band. But this is still some quality Dark Pop. Comeback Kid - Disruption https://youtu.be/N8yel9QHRJc new Trouble EP to release March 15. Still SOLID hardcore! Kittie - the Morgan sisters are releasing their first new music in 13 years. The song “Eyes Wide Open” will be premiered on Liquid Metal starting Midnight Wednesday morning. https://blabbermouth.net/news/kitties-first-new-song-in-13-years-eyes-wide-open-to-be-released-on-wednesday Tours/Festivals Inkcarceration 2024 - https://blabbermouth.net/news/shinedown-godsmack-and-breaking-benjamin-to-headline-this-years-inkcarceration-music-tattoo-festival Dethklok - Dragonforce and Nekrogoblikon to support!!! Starts April 7 in Myrtle Beack SC through May 3 in Portland OR. Lamb of God - MASTODON, Kerry King, Malevolence, and sometimes Unearth. Ashes of Leviathan tour. 20 years of Ashes of the Wake and Leviathan. Starts July 19 in Grand Prairie TX through August 31 in Omaha NE. Reg ‘ol News Suggests Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/Corrections Trailers Reg ‘ol News DnD - Updated 5th edition rule book due out this fall. Player’s Handbook on Sept 17, DMG on November 12, but the new Monster Manual won’t get released until Feb 18 of 2025. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-2024-releases-monster-manual-2025/ Suggests Comic Books/Books Follow-ups/Corrections Trailers Reg ‘ol News Crossover Reprint - Tuesday Aug 6th, DC Versus Marvel Omnibus and DC/Marvel: The Amalgam Age Omnibus will both be on your local comic shop’s shelves. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-marvel-crossovers-amalgam-universe-reprint-august-2024/ Weapon X-Men - set to hit comic book shelves next month. (W)Christos Cage (A)Yildiray Cinar will be bringing a team of Wolverine’s from all over the multiverse to fight a new version of Onslaught. This time Onslaught will be an amalgamation of Magneto and Jean instead of the Professor. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/christos-gage-weapon-x-men-interview/#9 Deadpool - Rob Liefeld is retiring from working on projects that deal with the character that he created 33 years ago. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/deadpool-creator-rob-liefeld-retiring-from-the-character/ 2099 - Not only is the Spider-Man of 2099 returning, but the entire Earth-2099 is making a comeback this summer it would seem. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-teases-2099-relaunch-miguel-o-hara-spider-man-2099/ Suggests Episodic Shows Follow-ups/Corrections Invincible - Season 2 returns March 14. Goosebumps - Season 2 greenlit at Disney+. Will now be an anthology series like American Horror Story, only with a new cast as well. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/goosebumps-anthology-renewed-season-2-disney-1235821578/ Trailers Bad Batch - Final season trailer https://youtu.be/Oa5zeHdSwdQ Reg ‘ol News Game of Thrones - A NEW prequel in the works. This being a prequel to the prequel. Spinoff to be developed by Mattson Tomlin, who was one of the writer’s on The Batman. Possible title said to be “Aegon’s Conquest” which is specifically said to be the content of the series. Tomlin is pretty active right now as he’s also behind the new Terminator Anime at Netflix, the adaptation of the Keanu Reeves graphic novel BRZRKR, the upcoming Mega Man movie, and he wrote Project Power for Netflix which stars Jamie Foxx. https://cosmicbook.news/house-of-the-dragon-prequel-in-the-works-from-the-batman-writer WWE - Giant Deal with Netflix. RAW will now be live on Netflix starting in 2025. The deal is worth somewhere near $5B. In the meantime Netflix...

Duration:02:03:20

COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR Jan 16TH, 2023 | OFF SEASON EP 5

1/17/2024
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! You can JOIN the conversation Tuesday nights LIVE on the YT channel: youtube.com/@GenerallyNerdyPlus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. We have Halo season 2 trailer to discuss Walking Dead The Ones Who Live trailer He-Man Masters of the Universe: Revolution trailer... yikes... Word on some MAJOR changes to the MCU And MORE 🚨🚨DUBBY LINK🚨🚨 https://www.dubby.gg/discount/GenerallyNerdy?ref=L4KeD4p4c3cl3L COUPON CODE: GenerallyNerdy You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

Duration:02:06:21

COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR DEC 19TH, 2023 | OFF SEASON EP 3

12/20/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! You can JOIN the conversation Tuesday nights LIVE on the YT channel: youtube.com/@GenerallyNerdyPlus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. FINALLY some updates on the X-Files reboot AND Henry Cavill's Warhammer movie franchise. Lega-sequel X-Files Reboot still coming down the pipe. Rumor confirmation for the DCU UPDATE on Henry Cavill's Warhammer Movie Franchise. And a bunch more!!! 🚨🚨DUBBY LINK🚨🚨 https://www.dubby.gg/discount/GenerallyNerdy?ref=L4KeD4p4c3cl3L COUPON CODE: GenerallyNerdy You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

Duration:01:29:37

COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR DEC 12TH, 2023 | Off Season Ep 2

12/13/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! You can JOIN the conversation Tuesday nights LIVE on the YT channel: youtube.com/@GenerallyNerdyPlus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. This week there are rumors, and not actual rumors, and some music news that simply MUST be discussed. Plus Marvel is doing the Marvel thing again and shifting things around on streaming. No show notes for the off season. Everything is LIVE and by the seat of my pants. Join the conversation LIVE on the YouTube channel linked in the episode description on Tuesday nights. You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

Duration:01:48:58

COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR DEC 6TH, 2023 | The Show MUST Go On

12/6/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! You can JOIN the conversation Tuesday nights LIVE on the YT channel: youtube.com/@GenerallyNerdyPlus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. This week we get into the future of Mortal Kombat 1, the controversy of GTA 6, some trailer action for some upcoming movies that look pretty great, and other nerdy bits of news and rumor. No show notes for the off season. Everything is LIVE and by the seat of my pants. Join the conversation LIVE on the YouTube channel linked in the episode description on Tuesday nights. You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

Duration:02:14:16

COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR NOV 15TH, 2023 | Season's End

11/22/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! TECHNICAL ISSUES aside we are FINALLY here for the last regular episode of the year. There will be more news, just a different format until February while we get ready for the next season.You can JOIN the conversation Tuesday nights LIVE on the YT channel: youtube.com/@GenerallyNerdyOr just catch the episodes here the following day.But until then, here is the NEWS!Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music New Music/Video Lion’s Share - Life on Mars https://youtu.be/XOOeqTOyhto David Bowie cover. Like if David Bowie sang in a power metal band. Just without as much vocal talent. Megan Thee Stallion - Cobra (rock remix) https://youtu.be/Jqjr5Sn4kV4 Featuring Spiritbox. The Spiritbox contributions are what you would expect. They definitely add to the song, but it isn’t enough to make me want to listen to Megan Thee Stallion. Tours/Festivals Staind - The Tailgate Tour with Seether and Saint Asonia. 11 dates starting April 22 in Brandon MS through May 15 in Pelham AL. Tickets on sale http://staindofficial.com Tool - May 25 in Hannover DE through June 27 in Oslo NO. Pantera - Support from Lamb of God… again… Starts Feb 3 Sunrise FL through Feb 27 Quebec City QC. http://pantera.com Veil of Maya - Support from ANGELMAKER, REFLECTIONS and ALLUVIAL, with LEFT TO SUFFER and UNTIL I WAKE joining the bill on select dates. Starts Jan 19 in Green Bay WI through Feb 16 in Joliet IL. https://blabbermouth.net/news/veil-of-maya-announces-january-february-2024-u-s-tour Ov Sulfur - Support from Mental Cruelty, Ghost Bath, and Extermination Dismemberment. Starting Feb 7 in Mesa AZ through March 9 in Las Vegas. https://www.stubhub.com/ov-sulfur-tickets/performer/101854181 Reg ‘ol News Ozzfest - We Sold Our Souls For Rock ‘N’ Roll to finally get released. The documentary is by the same documentarian who brought us the “Decline of Western Civilization” series. 20 years after the fact.Penelope Spheeris https://blabbermouth.net/news/unreleased-ozzfest-documentary-we-sold-our-souls-for-rock-n-roll-to-finally-see-light-of-day Linkin Park - Former bass player Kyle Christner is suing his former bandmates over lost royalties. https://blabbermouth.net/news/linkin-park-sued-by-former-bassist-over-1999-recordings Suggests Slaughter to Prevail - Kostolom Stand out tracks: Baba Yaga, Demolisher, Bonebreaker (kinda front loaded) Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/Corrections Mortal Kombat 1 - Anthony Starr not voicing Homelander. And the kommunity lost its collective mind! ~ALSO~ 2 new “seasonal” fatalities coming to the game. FREE for anyone who bought the Halloween fatality, or as a package for roughly $10. Trailers Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - https://youtu.be/dM7Y9YGEunU LONG reintroduction to the game. Looks more Arkham than the Gotham Knights game could ever dream of being. Reg ‘ol News Grand Theft Auto 6 - No proper release date yet, but the trailer will launch next month. Game Awards - GOTY - Alan Wake 2 Baldur's Gate 3 Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Resident Evil 4 Super Mario Bros. Wonder The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ~ ~ Dave the Diver being nominated for best Indie has created a bit of a stir, being as the studio who developed it is a subsidiary of a VERY large korean company. https://thegameawards.com Suggests Halo Infinite - season 5 ended?? But they are changing the way seasons work. “Operations” are the in between bits now. Comic Books/Books Reg ‘ol News Carnage - New book on shelves right now. (W)Torunn Gronbekk (A)Pere Perez. “Every symbiote needs a host. And for CARNAGE, there has only ever been one host who has made it feel whole, and it's time for a reunion…” Suggests Dune - 1965 epic science fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, originally published as two separate serials in Analog magazine. It tied with Roger Zelazny's This Immortal for the Hugo Award in 1966 and it won the inaugural Nebula Award for...

Duration:02:36:01

COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR NOV 8th, 2023 | A New Era?

11/10/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! The rumors run fast and sweet! This week is short for scheduling purposes... and LATE, for the same reason. AGAIN!There is some news to talk about too that was just too good to pass up. New Trailers to go through. The SAG strike is coming to an end, and MORE!Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music New Music/Video Atreyu - Forevermore https://youtu.be/iHI78thmlAI a new Atreyu ballad. Ridiculous video, as per usual, but a lovely song, and unexpected from the boys. The Beatles - Now and Then https://youtu.be/AW55J2zE3N4 the last Beatles song. 4 decades later and they are still showing us how it’s done. https://blabbermouth.net/news/listen-to-the-final-beatles-song-now-and-then Job For A Cowboy - The Forever Rot https://youtu.be/SywCGhiwNyw Deathcore originators just do it better than most. He Is Legend - Endless Hallway https://youtu.be/wPUZqu9NxHo Just HIL being HIL… AWESOME! Reg ‘ol News Slaughter to Prevail - Working on a new record for release in feb or march of 2024. Gwar - Pustulus Maximus (Brent Purgason) is leaving the band. Purgason issued a statement stating that is was an amicable split, and that he might still find himself behind the scenes. https://blabbermouth.net/news/guitarist-brent-purgason-exits-gwar-i-am-leaving-on-good-terms Slipknot - the band has split with ANOTHER member. This time drummer Jay Weinberg is leaving. No reason was given. But it too seems amicable. https://blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-parts-ways-with-drummer-jay-weinberg Headbanger’s Boat - A fan went overboard. A 9 hour search was conducted by the captain of the boat after the man reportedly went over around 4 am on friday. https://blabbermouth.net/news/lamb-of-god-on-first-ever-headbangers-boat-it-was-shocking-that-a-joyous-occasion-could-so-quickly-turn-tragic Suggests The Callous Daoboys - God Smiles Upon the Callous Daoboys EP https://thecallousdaoboys.bandcamp.com/album/god-smiles-upon-the-callous-daoboys These guys are taking that Dillinger sound and expanding it to something brand new! New track Designer Shroud of Turin is a BANGER! Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/Corrections Audacity - New version 3.4 is out, and it is making purchasing audio editing software ever more of a questionable endeavor. Reg ‘ol News Xbox - Partnership with Inworld AI developer. https://inworld.ai/blog/xbox-partners-with-inworld-ai-to-build-generative-ai-tools-for-game-development Suggests Mortal Kombat 1 - Balance patch now active it is definitely a blast to play. Comic Books/Books Suggests Pattern Recognition is a novel by science fiction writer William Gibson published in 2003. Set in August and September 2002, the story follows Cayce Pollard, a 32-year-old marketing consultant who has a psychological sensitivity to corporate symbols. The action takes place in London, Tokyo, and Moscow as Cayce judges the effectiveness of a proposed corporate symbol and is hired to seek the creators of film clips anonymously posted to the internet. Episodic Shows Follow-ups/Corrections Superman & Lois - Canceled after season 4 Dune: Sisterhood - retitled to Dune: Prophecy. Fall of 2024 release window. The Bear - Season 3 confirmed. Trailers Echo - https://youtu.be/wlgpDnsU12E Suggests Gen V is an American superhero television series, developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke, serving as a spin-off of The Boys by Kripke, and based on The Boys comic book story arc "We Gotta Go Now" by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. The series stars Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, and Shelley Conn in main roles. Movies Follow-ups/Corrections Army of the Dead - Seemingly DOA as Snyder is speaking of it in the past tense, AND focusing on Rebel Moon. Legend of Zelda - Live action movie announced in collaboration with Sony pictures. To be directed by Wes...

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COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR Nov 2nd, 2023 | A Brief Run on the Rumor Mill

11/3/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! The rumors run fast and sweet! This week is short for scheduling purposes... and LATE, for the same reason.There is some news to talk about too that was just too good to pass up. Mortal Kombat finds it's way into more than just the gaming section. Elon is changing the creator program on X. Plus a Bunch more.Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music Suggests Static-X - Wisconsin Death Trip Gaming/Tech Can’t Skip MK1 Halloween - This fatality is becoming a big to-do. Bungie - The most recent in the layoff tidal wave that is 2023. Approximately 100 employees were affected. AND it HAS delayed both the next expansion for Destiny 2: the Final Shape, as well as Marathon. https://twitter.com/pparsons/status/1719083847680459207 Twitter - Elon has evolved the creator program to exclude factually incorrect posts from pay. If your post gets fact checked through community notes you don’t make money. https://www.engadget.com/x-wont-pay-creators-for-tweets-that-get-fact-checked-with-community-notes-174206477.html Suggests Metal Gear Solid: Collector’s Edition Vol 1 … or MK1 Comic Books/Books Suggests Walking Dead: Days Gone By - The first Walking Dead arc. Episodic Shows Can’t Skip Mathew Perry - Died of drowning at 59. Poltergeist - New series in the works for Amazon with the MGM acquisition. https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/poltergeist-tv-series-amazon-mgm-studios-1235772948/ Suggests Upload - Season 3 is happening right now on Prime. Movies Can’t Skip Highlander - The Henry Cavill project is now officially moving forward with a $100M+ budget. https://deadline.com/2023/10/henry-cavill-highlander-chad-stahelski-reboot-lionsgate-movie-afm-1235585000/ Samaritan - Sequel to the Sylvester Stallone Amazon Prime movie is said to be in the works. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/samaritan-2-in-the-works-from-amazon-mgm-1235625322/ Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - The Afterlife sequel has a title, and is finished filming. https://screenrant.com/ghostbusters-afterlife-2-filming-wrap-update-ernie-hudson/ Suggests Dr Sleep - Streaming on Max. Rumor Mill New Sources Constantine 2 - The Keanu Reeves project is reportedly back on… again… Venom 3 - Tom Holland is once again being rumored to make an appearance. Deadpool 3 - New Taylor Swift as Dazzler source. This one claims that the director has been seen with Swift. MK1 - t1000 Terminator New Rumors Blade, Thunderbolts, Wonder Man, Avengers: Kang Dynasty - all canceled. The Question - TV series in the works for MAX. Snow White - Movie has been pushed back a year. It is being blamed on the actor’s strike (Disney wants to do reshoots). Five Nights at Freddy’s - Sequel is said to already be in the works. Thor 5 - Disney is said to be searching for a new director to take over for Taika Waititi. Deathstroke - Joe Manganiello is being rumored to be returning as Deathstroke Moana - Zendaya rumored for the lead role in live-action remake. Ahsoka - Season 2 is rumored to have been given the go-ahead. Scarecrow - Matt Reeves is said to be adding a Scarecrow movie to his Elseworlds continuity. MCU- Kang rumored to be replaced by Dr Doom? Avengers - RDJ and Scarlett Johansson possibly returning. MK1 - Kombat Pack 2 revealed through datamine: Sektor, Cyrax, Noob Saibot, Cassie Cage, Kung Jin, Jade, Ghost face, Conan the Barbarian KAMEO - Kintaro, Shinnok, Li Mei, Liu Kang, Quan Chi Disney - Now set to buy out the remaining shares of Hulu for $8.6B. You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

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COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR OCT 11TH, 2023 | Strikes will continue until morale improves

10/13/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! So, issues arise and things happen. And sometimes that makes the episode a little late... sorry Legion.The SAG-AFTRA strikes are PARTIALLY at fault for the delay, as I was waiting to hear any updates since Wednesday was a negotiation day. No word before I had to finally record the episode. There WAS, though, plenty of other news to talk about this week. So here we are!!Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music Follow-ups/Corrections Keith Buckley - Former Everytime I Die vocalist has announced his new band, Many Eyes. First single set for release this friday. Headed out on tour with Thursday January through February. New Music/Video Bush - Nowhere to Go But Everywhere https://youtu.be/AfyMZijcg3w new music from Bush’s greatest hits record out Nov 10. Loaded: Greatest Hits ‘94-23 Atreyu - (i) https://youtu.be/9H-QIKaR0kY First track from the “A Torch in the Dark” EP (Nov 3) third in a series of 3 EPs from the band. Also announced The Beautiful Dark of Life LP due out in December.going about 50/50 with their stuff since Alex left. Mike Shinoda - Already Over https://youtu.be/tDWnnsQkNpo radio rock extraordinaire Lamb of God - Evidence https://youtu.be/lWE1nuGJoTY recorded during the OMENS sessions. Released for the first anniversary of the album. Some of the more brutal and enjoyable work we have from the last few releases. Static-X - Zombie https://youtu.be/tTqSCRQa4W8 from Project Regeneration 2. Kinda ROB Zombie sounding. Video too seems rather Zombie-esque. Though production feels better this time than on volume 1. Blink-182 - Dance With Me https://youtu.be/LUEYNuVeA9Y gone from parodying pop stars to one of the greatest bands of all time. AND THIS TRACK ROCKS! Tom Delongue really did learn how to sing. Fuming Mouth - I’ll Find You https://youtu.be/-LzfFdZLFTA LOVE that bass tone! This is the kind of hardcore I fell in love with. Enterprise Earth - King of Ruination https://youtu.be/U33QwhZDMo0 feat. Ben Duerr from more solid deathcore. Oliver Anthony - Rich Man’s Gold https://youtu.be/ami9mYSxOds seems to be the final song from this recording session. New music promised for December. Luke Grimes - No Horse to Ride https://youtu.be/zDMR9t6dvoU Kayce Dutton can sing! The Killers - Your Side of Town https://youtu.be/725cqeWpL10 80s Killers? Tyler Childers - Rustin in the Rain https://youtu.be/w2dicFZniKc Tyler keeps gettin shinier… Tours/Festivals Rammstein - EU Stadium tour. May 11 in Prague through July 27 in Gelsenkirchen GER. https://youtu.be/SpmkNiIPflY Tool - Tickets on Sale Friday. Jan 10 in Baltimore through Feb 18 in Las Vegas Sick New World - Sat April 27 2024. System of a Down and Slipknot to headline. Let’s hope they learned a thing or 2 from last year. https://www.sicknewworldfest.com/ presale begins friday oct 13. Reg ‘ol News Deathgasm 2 - Matt K Heafy to score the metal horror/comedy sequel. Tool - to begin recording new music sometime in 2024. Suggests Ice Nine Kills - Silver Scream parts 1 and 2. Standout Tracks “Funeral Derangements” “American Nightmare” Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/Corrections Unity - CEO John Riccitiello stepping down, effective immediately after 9 years… https://www.engadget.com/unity-ceo-john-riccitiello-stepping-down-effective-immediately-231422660.html Lies of P - DLC will happen according to developer Neowiz. Just no word on WHEN yet. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/lies-of-p-dlc-ps5-xbox-pc/ Cyberpunk 2077 - Now that the game is mostly fixed, Phantom Liberty has been released, and CD Projekt is feeling optimistic about their future, they have made an announcement that after Phantom Liberty there will be no more DLC for the game as they are moving forward with the sequel. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/cyberpunk-2077-sequel-project-orion-new-update/ Silent Hill: Ascension - the interactive story has a release date of Oct 31 at 9pm...

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COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR OCT 4TH, 2023 | Not So Epic Layoffs

10/4/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Last Week's episode didn't get posted due to technical difficulties. Many apologies.THIS WEEK, though, we have lots of news for you. Marilyn Manson leads the music section.A possible roadmap for the Nintendo Switch 2 in gamingRippaverse keeps growing in comics.Kevin Smith's He-Man returns to Netflix.Studio Ghibli isn't done surprising us.And X-Men lead off the Rumor Mill.Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music Follow-ups/Corrections Manson - Another court issue settled. Settled a week before trial with his anonymous accuser. Charges filed in 2021, stemming from an incident with not specific details provided. https://metalinjection.net/news/marilyn-manson-settles-rape-lawsuit-before-trial-begins New Music/Video Red - Surrogates https://youtu.be/7kA-kXQ_6JE Octane-core in its truest form. Harper - Chelsea Smile https://youtu.be/6Cl91XNnk2U Cover of BMTH’s 2008 single. Some shiny production, but with some interesting issues. Harper is an entertainer for sure. Lorna Shore - Welcome Back O Sleeping Dreamer https://youtu.be/9-jP9P-KXyc Breakdown at the beginning of the song? Playing with form a little bit… by and large still the same Lorna Shore though. Dying Wish - Path to Your Grave https://youtu.be/lRLTXZBgzlI singer Emma Boster keeps showing that the seat at the top of the hardcore throne vacated by the absence of Walls of Jericho’s Candace Kucsulain is all hers. Sum 41 - Landmines https://youtu.be/eQEY1gPeZgk does pop-punk work the same in 2023? *N Sync - Better Place https://youtu.be/YIptWV8jKws Justin featuring *N Sync… but damn if it doesn’t work. Tours/Festivals Ministry - Support from Gary Newman and Front Line Assembly. Starts Feb 27 in San Francisco through April 5 in Tucson AZ. https://blabbermouth.net/news/ministry-announces-2024-north-american-tour-with-gary-numan-and-front-line-assembly Foo Fighters - Everything or Nothing At All stadium tour. Support from PRETENDERS, THE HIVES, MAMMOTH WVH, AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS, ALEX G and L7. Starts July 17 in NYC through August 18 in Seattle WA. General on-sale for tickets begins Friday, October 6 at 10 a.m. local time. For pre-sales and further information, please visit foofighters.com Fuming Mouth - with Final Gasp, supporting Devil Master. Starts Oct 31 in Brooklyn NY, through Dec 3 in Philadelphia PA. https://www.stubhub.com/devil-master-tickets/category/10032162 Dying Wish - Support from Boundaries, Omerta, Foreign Hands, Gates to Hell, Roman Candle, and Excide. Oct 20 in Santa Cruz CA through Dec 2 in Anaheim CA. https://www.stubhub.com/dying-wish-tickets/performer/101089454 Bloodstock 2024 - Opeth set as headliners. Will be playing a setlist as picked by fans. Other bands will be Hatebreed, Enslaved, Nervosa, Crypta, Beast in Black, Forbidden, with more to be announced. Aug 8 - 11 https://bloodstock.seetickets.com/event/bloodstock/catton-park/2741721#op1 Reg ‘ol News Porno For Pyros - Postpone upcoming tour in order to finish new studio album. No proper release date yet for said album, and the rescheduled dates for the tour have not been announced either. Perry Farrel says both announcements will happen in the coming weeks. https://blabbermouth.net/news/porno-for-pyros-postpone-tour-continue-working-on-new-music Bandcamp - The digital music platform has been divested by parent company Epic Games amid massive company layoffs. The streamer will now become part of Songtradr. Songtradr has said that they will be expanding the money making possibilities for the artists on the platform by offering more licensing options, including the ability to allow content creators and developers access to their music through their global licensing network. https://metalinjection.net/news/epic-games-lets-bandcamp-go-amid-layoffs Suggests Ov Sulfur - Burden ov Faith Ov Sulfur is a blackened deathcore band from Las Vegas, NV, featuring former...

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Comic Talk Today COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR SEPT 20TH, 2023 | Land of 1000 Leaks

9/21/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! SO MANY LEAKS! Mortal Kombat 1, Microsoft, Deadpool 3. Plus a TON more!Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music New Music/Video Corey Taylor - We are the Rest https://youtu.be/HIzNqsvqpbE Sorry Me https://youtu.be/Dlg_oMUwO54 Who needs Stone Sour? ††† (Crosses) - Light As A Feather https://youtu.be/E9kkaxYpZH0 Synthwave Chino Moreno isn’t so bad… Everclear - Sing Away https://youtu.be/4vWGr89qzu0 Alex Alexakis and crew can still write a damn good tune. One of the new songs on the “Live at the Whiskey A Go Go” album out now. Whitechapel - Without You | Without Us https://youtu.be/CtDBryaeLw0 can we just name a metal subgenre after these guys? 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐌 - "Bang Ya Head” Feat. Fred Durst https://youtu.be/vglI9cQUWQI this band is ridiculous. Not even Fred can save them… video is kinda funny though DragonForce - Doomsday Party https://youtu.be/H3vd4t1atSM ALMOST the Dragonforce we used to know and love… just slowed down a bit. IBARAKI - Jigoku Dayū https://youtu.be/XwHTG0Ir_ls quite the dynamic sound. Duran Duran - Danse Macabre https://youtu.be/BpWrSTBP5rg 80s icons keep going… video is claymation made to look like AI. Beartooth - The Better Me Feat. Hardy https://youtu.be/NHC_GKpJ4uA THIS is the state of modern rock? I’ll continue to bury my head in the heavy music sand. Tours/Festivals Cradle of Filth - Support from Wednesday 13 and Sick N’ Beautiful. Feb 10 in Tel Aviv through Mar 8 Kosice. 3 Inches of Blood - Jan 13 Vancouver, British Columbia same place it ended, at the legendary Commodore Ballroom on Granville Street https://www.ticketmaster.ca/3-inches-of-blood-vancouver-british-columbia-01-13-2024/event/11005F26C0E544F7 A Perfect Circle - Maynard’s birthday tour. Support from Primus and Puscifer. April 17 through April 26. Reg ‘ol News Marylin Manson - Appears in court for new charges. Pleads “No Contest” to spitting and blowing nose on videographer in 2019 in New Hampshire. Community service and fine of over $1000. https://youtu.be/LC0SyqX43uQ https://blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-gets-fine-community-service-for-blowing-nose-on-videographer-in-new-hampshire Blink-182 - New album “One More Time…” announced. Release date Oct 20 https://youtu.be/aFaQWJcgTkQ Korn - Head (Brian Welch) says to expect new music from the band in 2024. https://blabbermouth.net/news/new-music-from-korn-coming-in-2024-says-brian-head-welch Suggests Fell in Love With a Girl/Boy https://youtu.be/fTH71AAxXmM https://youtu.be/4DwcPqjCW3Y Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/Corrections Evil Dead: The Game - No new DLC, Switch version canceled. Sabre Interactive tight-lipped on reasons behind axing a year old game. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/evil-dead-the-game-ending-nintendo-switch-version-cancelled/ Trailers Cyberpunk: Phantom Liberty - https://youtu.be/jOjS8GIkjwY THIS looks like a better story all around. Nintendo Direct - https://youtu.be/rfYfuAOKTxA The land of remakes… but is that so bad? Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass - Side Order DLC Mario vs. Donkey Kong Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Super Mario RPG Princess Peach: Showtime! ***Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft Detective Pikachu Returns Contra: Operation Galuga Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD F-ZERO 99 WarioWare: Move It! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 6 Among Us Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Reg ‘ol News Mortal Kombat 1 - The Switch VS XBOX/PS5… come on guys! Disney - Hulu and Disney+ prices going up on Oct 12. Everything seems to be raising by $3/mo minus the basic level (ad supported) for both. MS Paint - getting an update 38yrs in the making. Paint now has a background removal tool, as well as support for layers and png file format with transparent background. https://www.engadget.com/ms-paint-just-got-two-killer-features-for-a-90s-graphics-editor-202341195.html Blackmagic Design - Cinema...

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COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR SEPT 13TH, 2023 | Rumor Has it Wolverine has been FOUND!

9/14/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! LOTS of music to talk about. MK1 is about to launch. Holiday special comics announced. MORE trailers for upcoming TV shows. The Marvels is causing a stir in the community. Plus a TON more!Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music Follow-ups/Corrections Oni - Aura proper music video now up https://youtu.be/Xz3ypqrbaO0 New Music/Video Vended - Am I The Only One https://youtu.be/U9UELq2JTZk progression with a young band in the best way. Blue October - Down Here Waiting https://youtu.be/mkjp4h3diOU Blue October Dance Music??? Seems slightly more optimistic upbeat than previous Blue October music. AWOLNATION - We Are All Insane https://youtu.be/KsdGl7UZmTE infectious as usual. Is this enough to enter them back into the conversation? That end bridge might say yes… Motionless In White - Sign Of Life https://youtu.be/pNeim8mpLQ4 Neo-goth emo-Manson kids might actually have a crossover thing going here. Still feels terribly manufactured though. Tommy Vext - Tennessee Whiskey featuring Angel Vivaldi https://youtu.be/Kzf0TG_10Gw was expecting this to shred a little more. Instead it’s a straight cover, and it actually works… The Rolling Stones - Angry https://youtu.be/_mEC54eTuGw Video starring Sydney Sweenie… these Octogenarians can still rock…A brand new studio album from The Rolling Stones… Hackney Diamonds out October 20th. Code Orange - Mirror https://youtu.be/rJs2jqym09A another Reba track… and I’m always here for that. These guys REFUSE to be pigeonholed into any one sound… usually. Busta Rhymes - LUXURY LIFE ft. Coi Leray https://youtu.be/tiGosjHmg78 funky as hell beat. Always here for Busta. Metric - Who Would You Be For Me https://youtu.be/CNUgemJBLTw ethereal relaxation just like you want from Metric. Puddle of Mudd - Cash and Cobain https://youtu.be/612cCXWViwU from the “Ubiquitous” album out now. Rocks like you would expect from the guys who wrote “Blurry” et al. A bit over produced, and what’s with the cultural references throughout? Static X - Stay Alive https://youtu.be/JW3WiZBGDmU Tours/Festivals Bastardane - Support from Fury in Few. Oct 5 in Atlanta through Oct 14 in Savannah. Mostly through the south. https://www.bastardane.com/tour The Hu - Oct 9 in San Francisco through Oct 26 in Phoenix. No support announced yet. https://www.thehuofficial.com/tour-1?fbclid=IwAR2DCOeuTGGZKgm0Rq9v0dfpQtq6F1UqdWmrjGiLi3EXS-ESe3DdtbLNUyE Slaughter to Prevail - Nov 2 in Riverside CA through Nov 24 in Santa Cruz CA. No support announced yet. https://www.stp-tour.com/?fbclid=IwAR1vPuuGTySDoGsRGeJqaekHP8x4OuBB4TvCV69E0RKztOkvstSkM4Ikal4 Reg ‘ol News Atilla - Frontman Chris Fronzak says he is running for President. Running as a member of the Libertarian Party… Vows to bring back the Warped Tour? https://loudwire.com/chris-fronz-president-running-campaign-attila/ Suggests Marcy Playground Gaming/Tech Trailers MK1 - Nitara reveal trailer https://youtu.be/ah8VyRhiWiE Megan Fox… meh… Hot Ones - Ed Boon https://youtu.be/KZJaYVDfoDE Just for funsies Gargoyles Remastered - https://youtu.be/b-o1V96lBLk launching on October 19 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC Reg ‘ol News Legend of Zelda - “This time we do not plan to release any additional content because we feel that we have exhausted the possibilities of creating fun in that world.” Eiji Aonuma - Zelda Producer. So, NO DLC?? https://www.famitsu.com/news/202309/06314767.html Roblox - Headed to sony platforms PS4/5 as well as Meta Quest next month. https://blog.roblox.com/2023/09/rdc-2023-roblox-going-next/ Suggests Halo Infinite Comic Books/Books Reg ‘ol News Hellboy - Holiday Special announced. Titled “Hellboy Winter Special: The Yule Cat 1” written by Mike Mignola, art by Matt Smith and colors by Chris O’Halloran. The story follows Hellboy and his Right Hand of Doom as he travels to Iceland to investigate a possible...

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COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR Sept 6TH, 2023 | Star Trek Day and others Upcoming

9/7/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Some big announcements around Star Trek Day. Tons of new music. Netflix's He-Man gets a prequel comic. And PLENTY more...Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh Music Follow-ups/Corrections Billion Streams - Nothing Else Matters is the most recent song to cross the threshold. New Music/Video Gwar - Tammy the Swine Queen https://youtu.be/TbrG6zPU4Jw The final recording from Oderus Urungus. From the 10 year anniversary re-release of “Battle Maximus” which itself was a tribute to another fallen Scumdog. Oliver Anthony - 90 some Chevy https://youtu.be/KKYEbPFvxyg Rick Astley - Never Gonna Stop https://youtu.be/qWNQUvIk954 WOW… that’s some soul. Dax - Oliver Anthony "Rich Men North Of Richmond" Remix - https://youtu.be/KYXgxhyAiwk Dax is just damn good! Oliver Tree - Essence (feat. Super Computer) - https://youtu.be/9mAeFNERZoI strangely heart-felt song from pop’s screwball. Timbaland, Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake - Keep Going Up https://youtu.be/feqIQcNuRV4 Tours/Festivals Bastardane - Support from Fury in Few. Oct 5 in Atlanta through Oct 14 in Savannah. Mostly through the south. https://www.bastardane.com/tour The Hu - Oct 9 in San Francisco through Oct 26 in Phoenix. No support announced yet. https://www.thehuofficial.com/tour-1?fbclid=IwAR2DCOeuTGGZKgm0Rq9v0dfpQtq6F1UqdWmrjGiLi3EXS-ESe3DdtbLNUyE Slaughter to Prevail - Nov 2 in Riverside CA through Nov 24 in Santa Cruz CA. No support announced yet. https://www.stp-tour.com/?fbclid=IwAR1vPuuGTySDoGsRGeJqaekHP8x4OuBB4TvCV69E0RKztOkvstSkM4Ikal4 Reg ‘ol News Jimmy Buffet - passed at the age of 76. Undisclosed illness. Seemed sudden. Though it was Merkel Cell skin cancer, which the singer songwriter had apparently been fighting for some time. https://loudwire.com/jimmy-buffett-died-76/ Smash Mouth - Singer Steve Harwell passed at 56. Liver failure from alcohol abuse. Rolling Stones - STILL working on new music? The band has teased a new song titled “Don’t Get Angry with Me.” New material is the first since drummer Charlie Watts passed in 2021. Also the first collection of new material in almost 20 years. https://www.dontgetangrywithme.com/ https://youtu.be/3Vm7FUjIbQU Suggests Slipknot (self-titled) - is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Slipknot. It was released on June 29, 1999, by Roadrunner Records, following a demo containing a few of the songs which had previously been released in 1998.[4] Later, it was reissued in December 1999 with a slightly-altered track listing and mastering as the result of a lawsuit. It was the first release by the band to be produced by Ross Robinson, who sought to refine Slipknot's sound rather than alter the group's musical direction. This is the only album to feature original guitarist Josh Brainard who left at the end of recording in late 1998 while the band was taking a brief break. Jim Root, who recorded two tracks at this point, would appear full time on subsequent albums starting with their self-titled album. Gaming/Tech Trailers G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra - https://youtu.be/NGYKN3559pI Announce trailer for a Steam game that is whole-heartedly embracing the 80s. It is an arcade brawler. Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 - https://youtu.be/D6b6LGubq6I Risen from the dead as it were. New developing studios in Dear Esther, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, and The Chinese Room. Now set for a fall 2024 release. Suggests https://www.youtube.com/@johnnylikens Comic Books/Books Reg ‘ol News Star Trek - The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier. New comic published by IDW. To debut alongside the Short Treks animated series on Sept 8 through StarTrek.com. Subsequent issues will be released weekly. Physical copies set to be released at NYCC in October. He-Man - New Masters of the Universe book has been announced at Dark Horse. Forge of Destiny will be written by Tim Seeley and...

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COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR AUG 30TH, 2023 | SURPRISING Future for Nintendo AND DISNEY!

9/1/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Plenty of new music to discuss. Some gaming and TV follow-ups. An interesting Batman day celebration, and tons of new rumors to go over.Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music Follow-ups/Corrections Five Finger Death Punch - The Ivan Moody situation seems to get a little stranger. Moody came down with a “terrible Flu” and had to sit out the band’s Metallica date on Aug 27 in LA. Filling in for him was Phil Labonte, Howard Jones, and Fire From the Gods’ frontman AJ Channer. https://blabbermouth.net/news/five-finger-death-punch-performs-without-ivan-moody-at-sofi-stadium-phil-labonte-howard-jones-fill-in Rammstein - Germany has dropped their investigation of Till Lindemann. Basically it boils down to the legal system found that the allegations were only brought AFTER YT’ers connected dots and the accusers based their accusations on THAT and not their own memories. https://loudwire.com/germany-dropped-investigation-rammstein-till-lindemann-allegations/ New Music/Video Asking Alexandria - Let Go https://youtu.be/v3H_swfQscc I want to like these guys… but their move to “active rock” is disappointing. Spiritbox - Jaded https://youtu.be/EjnZVpVvJ-k The Fear of Fear EP set for release on Nov 3. Video-wise the shooting must have been crazy with all those mirrors. Carnifex - Death’s Forgotten Children (feat Tom Barber from Chelsea Grin) https://youtu.be/SsqNooo-2UU from the album, Necromanteum, out October 6, 2023. Carnifex is quality Deathcore. The RBS is strong with this one. Oni - Aura (feat. Howard Jones) https://youtu.be/h15cz5y0S7Y Previous single featured Randy Blythe and Iggy Pop. More of their signature sound. Metalcore with a softer side. Job for a Cowboy - The Agony Seeping Storm https://youtu.be/rdte-9YqWoI Deathcore Originators bring heat. RBS not an issue here! Dying Wish - Lost in the Fall https://youtu.be/VyLMV9UAS7M Metalcore is alive and well! Bring on the soar-y chorus. Callous Daoboys - Waco Jesus https://youtu.be/feRMvnP-rj8 God Smiles Upon The Callous Daoboys – Available October 20. Moving passed the Dillinger comparisons? Exploring their melodic side. Imminence - Heaven Shall Burn https://youtu.be/3rAUiieikoE Swedish melodic death metal? Whatever these guys are GREAT! Tom MacDonald, Adam Calhoun & Dax - Black & White https://youtu.be/dwQIDFB4CHQ Tours/Festivals TSO - Yeah they are going everywhere again… https://blabbermouth.net/news/trans-siberian-orchestra-announces-2023-tour-the-ghosts-of-christmas-eve-the-best-of-tso-more https://youtu.be/jUa4Ir6O09c Carnifex - Signs of the Swarm, To The Grave, The Last Ten Seconds of Life. From Oct 10 in Tuscon AZ through Nov 11 in LA. https://metalinjection.net/new-music/carnifex-release-new-song-featuring-chelsea-grin-vocalist-tom-barber Suggests Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/Corrections MK1 - Kronika revealed in first chapter playthroughs, but Nitara image leaked. Robocop Nov 2 new release date. No longer set for sept. Also no longer going to Switch. CoD - Now adding Laura Croft as a playable character. 21 Savage, Jackal Mace https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/1696206105032937562 Trailers MK1 - https://youtu.be/1RHrXmLBp1k https://youtu.be/BBH_KrEFetA Reg ‘ol News Nightdive Studios - the studio that gave us the System Shock remaster, has announced Star Wars: Dark Forces, and Turok 3 remasters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b9TTurkH4c&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdCaj5ZRp-A Ghostbusters Short - https://youtu.be/Oh4LtXSOSlI proof of concept built in Unreal Engine 5 with use of a digital motion capture stage. Nintendo Direct - Aug 31 at 7am PT/10am ET talking about Super Mario Bros. Wonder. https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1696523235138158892 Suggests Ghostbusters - https://youtu.be/YsaHsMUlc0A Comic Books/Books Trailers Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - Darkest Hour https://youtu.be/f92RANbUgus head...

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COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR AUG 23rd, 2023 | Messed up Schedule

8/23/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Shortened episode this week because I have too much ADHD for my own good. Some interesting rumors to talk about, along with some updates we just COULDN'T ignore.Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show and Saturdays for the re-post of the Friday night LIVE SHOW. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Bits Physical Release - Disney is releasing Mandalorian, Loki, and WandaVision on physical media. • 'Loki' S1 — Sept. 26 • 'WandaVision' — Nov. 28 • 'The Mandalorian' S1 & S2 — Dec. 12 Mario Retires - Charles Martinet retires from voicing the iconic character. Upload - Season 3 announced for Oct. 20th on Prime. 2 eps at a time once a week. Canceled - Peripheral and a League of Their Own both canceled after having already been announced for renewal. Prime blames the strikes. Warrior Nun - Saved by the fans for 3 movie events. New Music/Video Oliver Anthony - Take Me Home https://youtu.be/xB9n0XA8dks Kim Dracula - Superhero https://youtu.be/wSkTmLe5kRQ King 810 - Holy War https://youtu.be/EQ-m1BnGi5A Hank Hill - Richmen north of Richmond (ai cover) https://youtu.be/dkYN8bQo8Kc Trailers MK1 - Rulers of Outworld https://youtu.be/jz1QaJhupuI Rebel Moon - https://youtu.be/_rHLOXbFZtI Good Burger 2 - https://youtu.be/61I6LORlyBg fall Frasier - https://youtu.be/ytRUZi9geSE Oct 12 Paramount TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge - Dimension Shellshock DLC - https://youtu.be/RNwMlhGUzM0 aug 31 Scott Pilgrim Anime - https://youtu.be/dkYN8bQo8Kc Nov 17 Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - https://youtu.be/zBrkG3aeWCc Sept 29 Rumor Mill New Rumors Thor 5 - Rumored to be in the works at Marvel. Taika Waititi said to be returning. The leaker does make it a point to specify that it is NOT a done deal though, and Variety has said they have no knowledge of such a movie in development. ~ALSO~ Another rumor is saying that Taika WON’T be directing this time. With that rumor going on to say that Bob Iger is now possibly going to be pulling the plug on Waititi’s Star Wars movie. Ghost Rider - Said to be in the early stages of development pre-strike. And is now also said to be a for sure moving forward post-strike. Marvel Reboot - Feige said to be rebooting the MCU with Secret Wars.. Rapunzel - Florence Pugh said to be leading choice for the title role. Ghost Rider - Avengers Secret Wars will possibly bring back Nic Cage as a version of Ghost Rider. Brave and the Bold - John Krasinski rumored for Bats?? You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

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COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR AUG 16TH, 2023 | So in OTHER News...

8/17/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Writer's and Actors are still on strike so it's another FULL episode! Major elephant in the room in the Tech world. PLUS other things, I promise!!Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show and Saturdays for the re-post of the Friday night LIVE SHOW. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music New Music/Video Dogstar - Breach https://youtu.be/5MjVbKRaZDI Keanu’s new single. New album out Oct 6h “Somewhere Between The Power Lines and Palm Trees.” Solid Alt Rock from the 90s… feels as dated as that sentence sounds. Keanu really does know his way around the bottom end. Minimal RBS. Dead Icarus - Sellout https://youtu.be/Wx-T3SCVi3g Alex Varkatzas new band first single. Yeah this is my side of the Atreyu split. Lacey Sturm - Breathe With Me (featuring Linsdey Stirling) https://youtu.be/hBQxzITDw0I sonic landscape is well defined. Stirling could be a little more prominent in the mix. Otep - Ostracized https://youtu.be/ufM8SOLGVt4 first original song from The God Slayer, out Sept 15. Production is back in line(mostly)… but the stand out elements seem lacking. The arrangement feels underwhelming as well. Daughtry - Artificial https://youtu.be/RB-B9_yvMB4 “return to my roots” Really slick active rock… no real flex as far as general talent and ability is involved. Kind of impressive bridge section at the end. Ashnikko - Cheerleader https://youtu.be/_BkjDZshvK8 production with her is always really damn good Torn Soul - "Unearthed" Feat. Phil Bozeman https://youtu.be/60ZBNbZrEfA love the bottom end here. Solid performance. Slaughter To Prevail - Viking https://youtu.be/9fdqJhNbnSY Not what I was expecting after losing a guitar player. Oliver Anthony - Rich Men North of Richmond https://youtu.be/sqSA-SY5Hro What I wanted Tyler Childers/Sturgil Simpson/Colter Wall to keep doing… Tours/Festivals Dragonforce - support from AMARANTHE, NANOWAR OF STEEL and EDGE OF PARADISE. Starts Oct 20 in Mesa AZ and runs through Nov 19 in LA. Gwar - Age of Imbeciles Tour. Support from NEGATIVE APPROACH, X-COPS and CANCER CHRIST. Starts Oct 11 in Hampden Beach NH, through Oct 30 in Orlando FL. Presales begin tomorrow (Wednesday, August 16) and the general on-sale date is Friday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Reg ‘ol News Gorgoroth - Guitarist and founding member Infernus was attacked after their performance at the Beyond the Gates Festival in Bergen Norway this last week. He is currently in the hospital with undisclosed injuries, and having undergone an undisclosed procedure to mend said injuries. He has released a statement praising his band for keeping their commitments with other shows since his hospitalization. https://loudwire.com/gorgoroth-infernus-hospitalized-attack-beyond-the-gates-festival-statement/?5647 Suggests Leviathan is the second album by American heavy metal band Mastodon, released in 2004 on Relapse Records. It is Mastodon's first concept album, loosely based on the 1851 novel Moby-Dick by Herman Melville Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/Corrections Netflix - Netflix is testing a game streaming service on select smart TVs and desktop browsers. The test is currently limited to a small number of users in Poland, but Netflix plans to expand it to more countries in the coming months. The games that are currently available in the test include Asphalt Xtreme: Offroad Racing, Bowling Ballers, This is a True Story, Stranger Things: 1984, and Stranger Things 3: The Game. Netflix is also working on developing its own original games for the service. Controller is your phone if you’re on a smart TV, or keyboard and mouse on PC. https://www.engadget.com/netflix-starts-testing-game-streaming-on-select-devices-smart-tvs-and-desktop-browsers-175241762.html YouTube - YouTube is taking steps to combat spam on Shorts by deactivating links in Shorts descriptions, comments, and the vertical live feed. The company is also taking away the ability to click on social...

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COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR Aug 9TH, 2023 | Independent Content THRIVES While Hollywood Strikes

8/11/2023
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Writer's and Actors are still on strike so it's another FULL episode! We have a bunch of new music, some forward motion from George R R Martin, Independent movies AND TV shows to talk about TON more!Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show and Saturdays for the re-post of the Friday night LIVE SHOW. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. Music Follow-ups/Corrections Halo Effect - Second record to be released early next year Otep - God Slayer album set for Sept 15 release. Features not just the Billie Eilish cover but also Eminem, Slipknot, Lil Peep, and Olivia Rodrigo covers as well. https://blabbermouth.net/news/otep-covers-slipknot-eminem-lil-peep-and-olivia-rodrigo-on-new-album-the-god-slayer New Music/Video Code Orange - Take Shape (feat. Billy Corgan) https://youtu.be/X-C5ug_-u-8 This doesn’t feel like the same band that we found on the Forever album… but I am totally still here for it. SKYND - 'Robert Hansen' https://youtu.be/JeDDz1VTF4g Still dont know what to make of this group… sufficiently creepy though. LORD OF THE LOST - Destruction Manual https://youtu.be/IhKXpb37gXU Dead End https://youtu.be/PIaf69AZY4Q YUNGBLUD - Lowlife https://youtu.be/Edd0LwxOy7s Aesthetic Perfection - Summer Goth https://youtu.be/iXNACU9rK9c viewer requested… Aphex Twin - Blackbox Life Recorder 21f https://youtu.be/e_Ue_P7vcRE Still going strong… even if it isn’t in the direction he seemed to be going in the 90s and 00s. In This Moment - THE PURGE https://youtu.be/soVg7yjNG5s new record GODMODE Oct 27. Celestial Annihilator - Eternal Flames of Doom https://youtu.be/8a3wp3pWWko Kaosis - Breaking the Fallen https://youtu.be/2hmzX9FM9bs Featuring Anders Colsefni and Jeffrey Nothing. Generic nu-metal, with sub-par mixing… Tours/Festivals Polyphia - Sept 5 in Asheville, NC running through Nov 3 in San Antonio, TX with a stop at the Blue Ridge Rock Fest at the beginning. Support from Domi, JD Beck, and Midwxst. https://www.stubhub.com/polyphia-tickets/category/1514998/ Reg ‘ol News Metallica - The guys have started a new podcast. The Metallica Report is a weekly show that is recorded at the band’s headquarters in Northern California. To be hosted by Steffan Chirazi and Renee Richardson, both of whom have been close to the band’s camp for some time. It is set to be a news show about all things Metallica. Suggests Comeback kid “Wake the Dead” - Wake the Dead is the second studio album by Canadian hardcore punk band Comeback Kid. The album was released on February 22, 2005. Bill Stevenson recorded it over 13 days at the Blasting Room in Ft. Collins, Colorado. The album's main hit, the title track "Wake The Dead", was featured on the soundtrack of the video game Burnout Revenge, and Burnout Legends. The album peaked at number 16 on Top Heatseekers and number 27 on Top Independent Albums. It was the final album with Scott Wade on vocals, with Andrew Neufeld taking over on the later releases. Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/Corrections MK1 - Banished trailer https://youtu.be/M39CVZt6uu0 Keepers of Time https://youtu.be/72okJYRJWDI Kombat Pack Reveal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT-3vhCl6N4 Umgadi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sLJ-xyjMQo Trailers Red Dead Redemption - https://youtu.be/t5Nwgd_T1-4 porting the game to PS4 (???) and Switch. Minor “remastering” involved. $50 for it, which for the Switch is cool, but come on guys… Tekken 8 - Official Azucena Gameplay Reveal Trailer https://youtu.be/PARBN7o7gnE Reg ‘ol News Street Fighter 6 - TMNT collaboration set for August 8 as announced at EVO. Also A.K.I. DLC is set for later this fall. TMNT are basically just skins for the player created character in the story mode of the game. https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-are-coming-to-street-fighter-6 Killer Instinct - 10th anniversary update. Iron Galaxy is returning to the franchise to update it for the Series...

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