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Universal Monsters
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Universal Monsters

Universal Monsters

For the final episode of this spooky season, Kyle welcomes back Eric and Mikey to discuss the classic Universal Monsters movies. Eric and Kyle are big fans; Mikey has never seen a single one…until now! How well do these nearly 100-year-old movies fare to a brand new viewer in 2025? Is there a reason Halloween
Laser FocusOct 30, 2025 1hr 42min 18sec
Is Peacemaker Season 2 a Hit or a Miss?
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Is Peacemaker Season 2 a Hit or a Miss?

Is Peacemaker Season 2 a Hit or a Miss?

Kyle has some conflicted feelings about Peacemaker season 2, which just wrapped up on HBO Max. Joining him to parse out his thoughts is Popverse staff writer and friend of the show Jules Chin Greene. They also discuss the future of the DCU and the hopes for what’s next.
Laser FocusOct 16, 2025 59min 39sec
Steve Agee Talks Peacemaker
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Steve Agee Talks Peacemaker

Steve Agee Talks Peacemaker

Ahead of the finale of HBO’s Peacemaker season two, Kyle welcomes John Economos himself, Steve Agee, to discuss not just working on the popular DCU series but his love of Three’s Company, Dr. Demento, and slasher movies. Also more pneumonia talk than expected.
Laser FocusOct 09, 2025 47min 7sec
The Blackening and the Importance of Black Horror
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The Blackening and the Importance of Black Horror

The Blackening and the Importance of Black Horror

It’s Nerdoween season once again friends, and to kick things off, Tai Gooden returns to the show to talk about the 2023 horror-comedy, The Blackening. She and Kyle discuss why the movie perfectly reflects both horror tropes and racial stereotypes and why it’s important.
Laser FocusOct 02, 2025 1hr 10min 38sec
Alien: Earth (w/ Noah Hawley)
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Alien: Earth (w/ Noah Hawley)

Alien: Earth (w/ Noah Hawley)

This week, Eric is back to talk with Kyle about the just-wrapped first season of FX’s Alien: Earth. How well does it continue the legacy of the Alien franchise? Does it hold up as its own thing? And why is the damn sheep the scariest creature on the show? Also, listen to Kyle’s exclusive interview
Laser FocusSep 25, 2025 1hr 15min 22sec
Does the First X-MEN Movie Hold Up?
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Does the First X-MEN Movie Hold Up?

Does the First X-MEN Movie Hold Up?

It’s been 25 years since superhero cinema as we know it began with the very first X-Men movie. Eric Diaz joins Kyle once again to reflect on the film’s initial release, what it gave us, and whether or not it holds up at all.
Laser FocusSep 18, 2025 1hr 25min 17sec
The Muppets Turn 70
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The Muppets Turn 70

The Muppets Turn 70

If you can believe it, the Muppets are 70 years old this year. While once they were everywhere, known to children and grown-ups alike, today they’ve lost a lot of their cultural relevance. But is there a world where the Muppets can come back strong? That’s what Kyle and Mikey discuss this week. From The
Laser FocusSep 11, 2025 1hr 10min 42sec
Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Preview
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Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Preview

Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Preview

It may barely be September, but we’re already thinking about spooky times. As such, this week Kyle is joined by Nerdist Editor-in-Chief Ro Rusak to discuss this year’s Halloween Horror Nights offerings at Universal Orlando. Which houses are worth your time, which are a pass, and which house is the grossest? (Spoilers, it’s the Terrifier
Laser FocusSep 04, 2025 55min 43sec
Movies of 1995
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Movies of 1995

Movies of 1995

This week, Kyle couldn’t decide what movie turning 30 this year he wanted to talk about, so he chose all of them! It’s a certified longboy as returning guest Lindsey Romain and Kyle go month by month through 1995 and reflect on the huge number of stone-cold classics that came out that year. It’s a
Laser FocusAug 28, 2025 2hr 22min 38sec
Jem and the Holograms Turns 40
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Jem and the Holograms Turns 40

Jem and the Holograms Turns 40

This week, Kyle watched a bunch of episodes of Jem and the Holograms, the cartoon series from the ’80s, at the behest of Tai Gooden. Turns out, it’s way different, and way more interesting, than he expected. Music and fashion, sure, but also sci-fi computers and loads of crime. Whoa!
Laser FocusAug 21, 2025 1hr 8min 3sec
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