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The Nerd Academy Podcast

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Your source for nerd-dom news & commentary hosted by Jarod Baughman-Stubbs! Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get podcasts! https://linktr.ee/TheNerdAcademyPodcast

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · 9d

Introducing THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY, an #MCU rewatch series preparing #Marvel fans for #AvengersDoomsday next December! For early access to Road to Doomsday and exclusive content subscribe to the $5 tier at patreon.com/thenerdacademypodcast

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THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY - MCU Rewatch Podcast Announcement

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · 2d

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MCU Origin Story | The Road To Doomsday Episode 0 | MCU REWATCH

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · 2d

THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY BEGINS! Before @darkjedi2552.bsky.social & @quicksilvergrrl.bsky.social embark on their rewatch of the entire #MCU before #avengersdoomsday next year they look back on the time when Marvel was facing bankruptcy and seen as little more than a licensing machine.

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Daniel Sotir @jedimasterdaniel96.bsky.social · 8d

@darkjedi2552.bsky.social & I would be seated for this

Stephanie Williams @stephwilliams.bsky.social · 8d

I hope I live long enough to witness Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3 adapted into the musical it was always meant to be.

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · 8d

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EA & Saudi Arabia, Doomsday Wraps, Wolverine Trailer | The Nerd Academy Podcast Ep 200

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · 8d

Come celebrate EPISODE 200 of The Nerd Academy Podcast with the announcement of our brand new #MCU rewatch podcast THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY and unpack a wildly mixed news cycle.

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · 9d

THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY - MCU Rewatch Podcast Announcement

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · 15d

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Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Breakdown And More | Knights of The Nerd Republic Ep 187

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · 15d

NEW KNR

The first teaser for #TheMandalorianandGrogu is here and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social, @depabanana.bsky.social, and Kason are here to break down the trailer and more!

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · Aug 6

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The Acolyte - One Year Later w/ Andi Hodges | Knights of The Nerd Republic Ep 185

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · Aug 6

NEW KNR!

It’s been one year since The Acolyte has come and gone and we are still thinking about this complex love letter to the the themes of the prequels.

@aonehattown.bsky.social sat down with @darkjedi2552.bsky.social to discuss the themes, the characters, and the discourse.

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Star Wars: In a Galaxy – Epic Confrontations @inagalaxytrivia.bsky.social · Jul 31

@darkjedi2552.bsky.social has had a rough start to his 2025 in Epic Confrontations. Luckily for him, HYPERSPACE is back once again!

Will Jarod get a chance to climb back to the top of the ladder?
FIND OUT on August 9 when THE HYPERSPACE GAUNTLET 2 streams live!

JAROD THE DARK JEDI
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RETURNING HYPERSPACE COMPETITOR

THE HYPERSPACE GAUNTLET 2
LIVE AUGUST 9th

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · Jul 29

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Fantastic Four: First Steps Review w/ @TCBC & @TheMitch692Channel | TNAP Ep 197

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · Jul 29

NEW TNAP 4️⃣

#FantasticFourFirstSteps is here at last and @darkjedi2552.bsky.social, Travis, and @starwarsbill.bsky.social are joined by @mitch692.bsky.social to unpack this rich retro-futuristic adventure & look to what the future may have in store for Marvel’s first family!

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · Jul 24

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Kevin Feige On The Future of the MCU | The Nerd Academy Podcast Ep 196

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · Jul 24

NEW TNAP! 🧢

As we prepare for #FantasticFourFirstSteps join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social and Travis as they discuss the sit down Kevin Feige did to give an idea as to what the MCU’s future will look like and cleared up some rumors as to what’s happening now at Marvel Studios!

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · Jul 15

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Superman Review w/ @AnytimewithKenAlden & @MrRadtastic | The Nerd Academy Podcast Ep 195

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · Jul 15

NEW TNAP! 🦸🐕

James Gunn’s Superman is finally here and has lifted our spirits with it’s punk rock optimism! Join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social @starwarsbill.bsky.social Travis, and special guests @thataldendiaz.bsky.social and Mr. Radtastic to discuss and unpack this wonderful movie!

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · Jul 9

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Jurassic World: Rebirth Review | The Nerd Academy Podcast Ep 194

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · Jul 9

SuperJurassTastic July is here and up first is Jurassic World: Rebirth! Join @darkjedi2552.bsky.social and Taylore as they get caught up on the Jurassic series and unpack this newest Dino adventure!

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · Jun 16

A TNAP X @thebombadcast.bsky.social crossover for the ages

The Bombadcast @thebombadcast.bsky.social · Jun 15

Before Clone Wars, before The Mandalorian... there was Drunk Vader on G4TV — and hidden in the chaos? A young Dave Filoni in full Plo Koon cosplay. This is not a bit.

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · May 4

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Celebrating 20 Years of Revenge of the Sith - May The 4th 2025 | Knights of The Nerd Republic Ep 182

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · May 4

May the 4th be with you! Celebrate with your favorite nerds as we are joined by @arsmichael.bsky.social of All Remaining Systems to celebrate 20 years of Revenge of the Sith and discuss the legacy of this film and unpack how we feel after seeing it in cinemas all these years later!

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Eli (he/him) @ochifan327.bsky.social · May 4

May the Fourth Be With Everyone!

I love this day so goddamn much. I get to celebrate the franchise I've loved for around a decade now with those who love it just as much as (if not than) I do!

If I may, I would love to plug some of my favorite Star Wars podcasts/creators on this special day:

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · May 1

Due to a massive power outage our discussions on Daredevil: Born Again’s finale, Chapter 2 of Andor S2, and likely Thunderbolts*, is probably not coming out until next week.

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The Nerd Academy Podcast @tnap2020.bsky.social · Apr 27

May 4th

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