Best The Nerd Council Podcasts (2025)

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Season 7: Episode #012 - Zombies, Spoofs & Spider-Man: Nerd News Roundup 1:26:21

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The boys are back with a jam-packed news roundup! Ludo, Timi, and Joey dive into the latest from film, TV, anime, and comics, with their usual unfiltered takes and banter. This week, the Council breaks down: Disney reportedly developing Cool Runnings 2 with an all-female bobsled team – do we need it? Crunchyroll teaming up with Delta Airlines to br…

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Press Start: Bruno Catarino w/ new Kickstarter - Crimson Bay 1:02:58

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Hello there, it’s The Chairman of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN)—where we are for the people, by the people, and of the people! In this episode, I sit down with Bruno Catarino to talk about his brand-new comic book project, Crimson Bay—a dark, action-packed series inspired by 1990s fighting games and brought to life through Kickstarte…

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Season 7: Episode #011 - 17 Years & 36 Movies Later... 1:19:48

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In this episode of The Nerd Council Podcast, we dive headfirst into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we rank every single MCU film from Phases 1 through 5; from Iron Man to The Marvels. With over 30 movies to dissect, we debate the highs (Infinity War, Winter Soldier) and call out the lows (Thor: The Dark World, anyone?). Expect hot takes, unexpect…

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"Writing Imperfect Superhumans: The Story Behind Zip" 1:52:25

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What happens when superheroes aren’t perfect? In this deep-dive interview, The Chairman of the United States Department of Nerds sits down with Mike Scrase, writer of Zip—a British indie comic published by Markosia Enterprises that redefines what it means to be superhuman. Together, we explore: 🔹 The Creator Origin Story – Mike’s comic book beginni…

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Season 7: Episode #010 - Hope For A New Generation 1:29:05

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James Gunn is ushering in a bold new era for the DC Universe, starting with the most iconic superhero of all time. In this episode, the TNC squad dives deep into everything we know (and speculate) about Gunn’s Superman. From David Corenswet’s debut in the cape to the stacked supporting cast and the film’s place in the wider DCU reboot, we unpack it…

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Sketching Life, One Panel at a Time - A Chat with Francisco Hnilo 1:17:01

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🎨 Inside the Mind of Vitalerium’s Artist: Francisco Hnilo Interview | Comic Book Art, Webtoons & More In this exclusive USDN interview, we sit down with Francisco Hnilo—the talented artist behind Vitalerium—to dive deep into his creative origins, process, inspirations, and what's next for this visually stunning comic series. From storyboards to pos…

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Season 7: Episode #009 - The State of The Galactic Empire 1:23:31

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This week on The Nerd Council, we’re diving headfirst into the galaxy far, far away to examine where Star Wars stands in 2025. With Disney doubling down on its streaming strategy following the sequel trilogy, we look at the current slate of projects—from The Mandalorian Season 4 and Andor Season 2 to The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew—and question wheth…

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VeVe x Star Wars: What’s Next for Digital Collectibles? | Interview with Dan Crothers-VeVe Co-Founder 1:01:54

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VeVe x Star Wars: What’s Next for Digital Collectibles? | Interview with Dan Crothers In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Dan Crothers, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of VeVe, to explore what's coming to the platform—especially for Star Wars fans! From AR-enhanced Stormtrooper helmets to Mandalorian dioramas, this is your insider look into the gal…

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Season 7: Episode #008 - The League Of Mentally Disturbed Heroes* 1:30:09

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We’re diving into Marvel’s latest release: Thunderbolts*...Sorry, The New Avengers! With a line-up of former villains, antiheroes, and fan-favourites like Bucky, Yelena, and Red Guardian, we’re asking: is this Marvel’s answer to the Suicide Squad — or something entirely different? Does this film hold up to the rest of Phase 5? What does the formati…

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Vitalerium Unveiled: World-Building, Adaptation, and the Journey from Page to Panel 1:52:11

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Vitalerium Unveiled: World-Building, Adaptation, and the Journey from Page to Panel | Podcast Interview Join us for an in-depth conversation exploring the making of Vitalerium: Descent Into the Void, a sci-fi epic that bridges the gap between prose and sequential storytelling. In this episode, we dive into the origins of the Vitalerium universe, th…

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Ben Lacy Talks Samson #2 – Indie Comic, Revenge, & Kickstarter Reveal! 1:01:36

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In this episode of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN), we sit down with indie comic creator Ben Lacy to dive into his latest Kickstarter project — Samson #2. This isn’t your typical superhero tale. Samson is a gritty blend of revenge, war, and horror set in an alternate-history world that challenges the boundaries of comic storytelling. 🎙…

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Season 7: Episode #007 - "THINK, MARK!" 1:30:36

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This week on The Nerd Council, we’re diving into all three seasons of Invincible, breaking down the most jaw-dropping moments, standout character arcs, and the show's evolving themes. From the iconic train scene and Omni-Man’s brutal betrayal to the chaos of the Mark War and the blood-soaked battle with Conquest, we explore how Mark Grayson has gro…

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Season 7: Episode #006 - Gaming On The Big Screen Gone Wrong 1:49:23

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What Is The Best Video Game Movie Adaptation? In this episode of The Nerd Council Podcast, we look at the best and worst video games adapted to film and TV! From Super Mario to Castlevania, The Last of Us to Uncharted - what video game has had the best adaptation? We discuss what it takes to make a great video game adaptation and what has caused ma…

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USDN Interview w/ Bobby Campbell – Tales of the Illuminatus #2 1:32:57

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USDN Interview w/ Bobby Campbell – Tales of the Illuminatus In this exciting episode of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN) podcast, we're diving deep into the world of conspiracy theories, secret societies, and mystical elements with Bobby Campbell, the mastermind behind the Tales of the Illuminatus comic book. Hosted by your Chairman, we…

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Season 7: Episode #005 - Hollywood's Creative Decline 1:46:31

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Has Hollywood Officially Run Out of Ideas? In this episode of The Nerd Council, we dive into the never-ending cycle of reboots, legacy sequels, and live-action remakes—is Hollywood out of fresh ideas? From Robocop to Matrix Resurrections and Coming 2 America, we break down some of the most infamous failed attempts at reviving old franchises. We als…

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USDN Interview w/ Bruno Catarino | Scinematic Figments Kickstarter Preview 1:09:42

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USDN Interview w/ Bruno Catarino | Scinematic Figments Kickstarter Preview Link to the KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwulfcomics/scinematic-figments-a-scifi-anthology-with-a-cinematic-feel?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=scinematic%20figments&total_hits=3 Welcome to the United States Department of Nerds (USDN) – where we’re…

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Season 7: Episode #004 - Can't Get To Paradise from Atlanta 1:50:08

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In this jam-packed episode of The Nerd Council, we dive into the latest in nerd culture! We break down Paradise on Disney+, the upcoming sci-fi thriller starring Ray Fisher and Ben Affleck—could this be Fisher’s big post-Justice League moment? Then, we tackle Captain America: Brave New World and the state of the MCU—will this be the film to reignit…

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USDN Presents Cobra Kai Never Dies 1:25:40

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Hello there, welcome to the United States Department of Nerds and your ultimate destination for all things Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 3! In this episode, we dive deep into the latest action-packed twists, character arcs, and emotional moments that have us all on the edge of our seats. From the final showdown between the Iron Dragon and Cobra Kai to t…

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Interview with Comic Book Creator Bruno Catarino - Discussing His New Kickstarter Project "Bereavement" 54:43

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Interview with Comic Book Creator Bruno Catarino - Discussing His New Kickstarter Project "Bereavement" Description: In this exclusive interview, I sit down with the talented comic book creator Bruno Catarino to talk about his exciting new project, Bereavement, which is currently live on Kickstarter! Bruno takes us behind the scenes of this emotion…

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USDN Presents The Hottest Shows Wrap Party 2:13:32

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Come along as we close the book on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and James Gunn's first entry into his first chapter, Gods and Monsters with DC's Creature Commandos. I have a all-star cast joining me on this episode to include Bill Bodkin (PopBreak), Amanda Rivas (PopBreak) and our newest member of The Council of Nerds, Randy Allain (Media-Lit). We have…

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USDN Presents Down The Witches Road 1:40:25

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The Chairman and Council Member Amanda Rivas from The Popbreak and The Socially Distanced Podcast are discussing the hottest shows out to include Creature Commandos, Skeleton Crew and you'll get our .02 on Agatha All Along.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents Cobra Kai s6 pt 2 1:08:16

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We are discussing part two of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai. #shorts #USDN #podcast #nerds #DFPN #datfeelin #chairman #CobraKaiBy USDN_Chairman

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Season 7: Episode #003 - Gaming On My Mind 1:28:38

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Gaming has always been an area of contention when it comes to how beneficial or harmful it can be, so we decided to sit down and talk about all the ways gaming has helped us, how it has been impactful (and in some cases harmful) to our mental state and what can be done to ensure gaming is a force for good. And course expect your dose of nerdy news …

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USDN Presents I'm Your Boogeyman 1:39:14

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We are discussing our favorite Boogeymen.By USDN_Chairman

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Season 7: Episode #002 - The 2024 Anime Landscape 1:42:34

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*NOTE: We faced some technical difficulties with this episode so the audio will not be the quality you are used to. We hope you still enjoy this episode* 2024 has had it's highs and lows when it comes to anime, and with 2 months left in the year there is still plenty to look forward to, and be disappointed by. We take a look at shows that kept us w…

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USDN Presents: Terminator Zero and Nerd News 1:53:04

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We are discussing our thoughts on Terminator Zero and Nerd News from around the globe.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents: The Boys Finale and Cobra Kai s6 pt 1 2:41:14

11M ago2:41:14

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We are discussing our thoughts on The Boys Finale and part 1 of Season 6 of Cobra KaiBy USDN_Chairman

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Season 7: Episode #001 - Back Again... Again? 56:16

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...If we go on a break again, it will be shorter! We promise! But we are back to bring you news, views, commentary and conversation on everything nerdy! We are The Nerd Council: your home for all things nerd culture! POWERED BY ELGATO https://e.lga.to/TheNerdCouncil WEBSITE: https://www.thenerdcouncil.co.uk SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://www.twitter…

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USDN Presents: Deadpool and Wolverine (Spoiler Edition) 1:35:29

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We are discussing our thoughts on the team up of the Century, Deadpool and Wolverine.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents: The Acolyte Finale 1:35:24

1y ago1:35:24

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We are discussing our thoughts on The Acolyte Finale.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents: The Acolyte plus News 2:15:54

1y ago2:15:54

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We are discussing our thoughts on The Acolyte and nerd news from around the interwebs.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents: To Me My X-Men 2:28:57

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Hosted by: USDN_JeffyJeff and The Council of Nerds (Rob-Chantel Gibbons and we'll introduce a new Council Member) We are discussing all things X-Men '97 (Spoilers).By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents: Revenge of the Sixth 2:33:13

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In this episode we discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Tales of the Empire and share our thoughts on The Acolyte with the United States Department of Nerds spin as always. Bonus material...we have a brief discussion about the new Star Wars Lego Movie.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents: The Vault 1:36:45

1+ y ago1:36:45

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We are diving into The Vault and discussing Fallout s1, X-Men 97 and the trailer to Deadpool and Wolverine.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents: 2023 Year in Review pt 2 1:35:05

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Join the Chairman, USDN_JeffyJeff and the Council of Nerds while we close out 2023 before jumping in to 2024. This is part 2 of the 2023 Year in Review.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents: 2023 Year in Review pt 1 1:42:48

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Join the Chairman, USDN_JeffyJeff and the Council of Nerds while we close out 2023 before jumping in to 2024. This is part 1 of 2 of the 2023 Year in Review.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents: Echo (Spotlight Series) 1:53:47

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USDN Presents: Marvel Echo Hosted by: USDN JeffyJeff and from The Socially Distanced Podcast, Amanda Nugent and Bill Bodkin We will be discussing the difference between the comic book/tv series as well as discussing each episode as well as some easter eggs you may have missed.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents: All Hallows Eve Pt 2 1:23:30

2y ago1:23:30

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USDN brings their favorite movie monsters to the table for discussion with some surprise entrants and some honorable mentions.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents: All Hallows Eve Pt 1 2:13:38

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USDN Presents: All Hallows Eve pt 1...come explore and get horror recommendations from the United States Department of Nerds.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents Ahsoka Wrap Party 2:36:12

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In this episode we give brief breakdowns of the first 7 episodes before breaking down episode 8. Enjoy the wrap party we had fun making it for you to enjoy!By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents Ahsoka Ep 7 Breakdown 1:39:33

2y ago1:39:33

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In this episode USDN breaks down Ahsoka Ep 7 with JeffyJeff, Rob and Jenn.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents Ahsoka Ep 6 Breakdown 1:34:11

2y ago1:34:11

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Tap in with USDN as JeffyJeff and Rob talk all things Ahsoka Ep 6.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents Ahsoka ep 5 Breakdown 2:03:55

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USDN Presents Ahsoka ep 5 Breakdown. Tap in with JeffyJeff and Rob while they discuss Ahsoka.By Jeff and Rob

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USDN Presents Ahsoka Ep 3 & 4 Breakdown 1:53:04

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Come join us while we breakdown ep 3 and ep 4 of Ahsoka. We also highlight the differences between the Togruta (Ahsoka) and Twi'lek (Hera Syndulla) species.By Jeff w/ Special Guest Rob

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Season 6: Episode #020 - Gomu Gomu No Podcast 1:11:54

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One Piece is regarded as one of the greatest anime shows and manga ever made, so with the release of the live action series on Netflix, anticipation and hype was ever present from the very first trailer. But has it met expectations? And what does eveyone REALLY think about the anime's long awaited Gear 5 moment? We discuss this and much much more! …

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USDN Presents Ahsoka Ep 1 & 2 Breakdown 2:02:59

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Tap in with the USDN Podcast tonight on Patreon where we will break down the 1st 2 episodes of Ahsoka. Come kick it with your favorite nerds and bring your easter eggs and fan theories for us to discuss.By Jeff and EJ with special Guest Rob

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Ep 2: "The Predator/Alien Universe" (Part 2) 2:39:11

2y ago2:39:11

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In this episode of USDN we discuss The Predator, Alien vs Predator, and Alien vs Predator: Requiem.By USDN_Chairman

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USDN Presents: The Interview Series Ep 2 (Drew Moss) 1:57:42

2y ago1:57:42

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USDN_JeffyJeff and EJ sit down with Comic Artist and Illustrator Drew Moss to discuss his current Comic Book, Gargoyles: Dark Ages.By USDN_JeffyJeff & EJ

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Bonus Marvel's "Secret Invasion" Season Recap 1:52:48

2y ago1:52:48

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On a very special edition of USDN we are bring you a Secret Invasion Wrap Party! We got messages and post on the USDN Podcast FB group asking if we would do a episode wrap and we were late to the game on it. However, you asked for it so we are delivering a full season wrap party. We are going episode by episode by episode by episode by episode by e…

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Ep 1: "The Predator/Alien Universe" (Part 1) 1:12:17

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What is up fellow nerds?! Tonight, the department begins the journey of breaking down the Alien and Predator universe starting with the Predator cinematic universe. They begin discussing the latest movie, "Prey" (06:23), followed by "Predator" (17:35), and end the podcast covering "Predator 2" (46:25). Tap in with the homies, and remember, this epi…