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Get down and nerdy with this USA TODAY podcast every Friday as hosts Brett Molina, Kelly Lawler and Brian Truitt dissect the geekiest video games, TV shows and movies.

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    • TV & Film
    • 4.0 • 93 Ratings

Get down and nerdy with this USA TODAY podcast every Friday as hosts Brett Molina, Kelly Lawler and Brian Truitt dissect the geekiest video games, TV shows and movies.

    The Mothership: Powering Down

    The Mothership: Powering Down

    Happy final Friday! The crew bid adieu this week as they reflect on their favorite "Mothership" episodes and pop culture sensations that occurred during the seven year run of this podcast. Brett Molina dotes on his forever favorite Netflix show and video game, Brian Truitt praises Marvel as the top pop culture phenomenon in the last decade, and Kelly Lawler reflects on her coverage of "Game of Thrones" since 2015. 

    • 29 min
    'Black Widow', 'Loki', the future of Marvel and an interview with David Harbour

    'Black Widow', 'Loki', the future of Marvel and an interview with David Harbour

    The crew talks all things Marvel this week! Film Critic Brian Truitt critiques Marvel's long-awaited film "Black Widow", TV Critic Kelly Lawler praises the season finale of "Loki" and all three hosts speculate on the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as it's TV series. Plus, a bonus interview with David Harbour who chats about his role as Red Guardian in the newly released "Black Widow".

    • 38 min
    Horror Film or Love Story: Leigh Janiak on 'Fear Street'

    Horror Film or Love Story: Leigh Janiak on 'Fear Street'

    Brian Truitt flies solo this week and interviews Leigh Janiak, Director of the new Netflix horror trilogy, "Fear Street". Janiak chats with Brian about the golden age of the horror genre, what two films inspired her vision for "Fear Street" and how she hopes a younger audience is scarred by the R-rated horror trilogy.

    • 18 min
    Josh Lucas talks 'The Forever Purge,' horror movies

    Josh Lucas talks 'The Forever Purge,' horror movies

    Special guest Josh Lucas comes aboard to talk about his new movie "The Forever Purge," why he doesn't totally love the horror genre, playing cowboys and his all-time favorite film.

    • 23 min
    Benjamin Walker on 'The Ice Road,' Mike Colter gets 'Evil'

    Benjamin Walker on 'The Ice Road,' Mike Colter gets 'Evil'

    Benjamin Walker on 'The Ice Road,' Mike Colter gets 'Evil'

    • 37 min
    Talking 'Loki,' 'Heels' and wrestling with Michael Waldron

    Talking 'Loki,' 'Heels' and wrestling with Michael Waldron

    Talking 'Loki,' 'Heels' and wrestling with Michael Waldron

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
93 Ratings

93 Ratings

T Stant ,

Goodbye

I have been listening to this podcast since the beginning. I love listening to Brian, Kelly, and Brett and hearing their take on pop-culture. I am very sorry to see it going and I wish the three of them all the best. Nerds out!

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Bummer

Still enjoying the show! Sorry to see it go

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Great quick podcast

This is a good quick weekly review covering a broad array of new “nerdy” content in entertainment.

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