A Play On Nerds - Episode 211 - War of the Return of the Rankin Bass

War of the Rohirrim charged into theaters, so we're checking out another Tolkien film adaptation, Rankin/Bass's The Return of the King (1980)! Plus guess the fake Christmas movie sequel, and the new How to Train Your Dragon trailer.

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Time Codes

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Host Banter: 1:51

Nerdy News: 5:30

The Return of the King (1980) Discussion: 9:37

Game: Rankin/Bass or Crankin' Ass: 34:31

Radical Recommends: 39:27

Trailer Review: How to Train Your Dragon (2025): 42:00

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Intro music provided with permission by the awesome Jimmy Hinson of Big Giant Circles. Find him Bandcamp or iTunes!

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A Play On Nerds - Episode 210 - Running Gladiator Man

In honor of Gladiator II battling its way into theaters, we're reviewing a movie about gladiators in the distant future of 2017, with the 1987 classic, The Running Man! Plus: Steve gives his own fantasy Running man Stalker lineup, and the Y2K movie trailer!

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Time Codes

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Host Banter: 2:09

Nerdy News: 10:26

Main Segment: Karate Kid Part III Review: 15:30

Bit: Obscure Martial Arts: 35:57

Radical Recommends: 40:00

Trailer Review: The Invisible Raptor: 43:47

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Intro music provided with permission by the awesome Jimmy Hinson of Big Giant Circles. Find him Bandcamp or iTunes!

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A Play On Nerds - Episode 209 - Cobra Kai/Karate Kid Part III

The final season of Cobra Kai is kicking off on Netflix, so we're honoring the Rule of 3 and reviewing Karate Kid Part III! Plus: Obscure martial arts, What We Do in the Shadows, Only Murders in the Building, and Invisible Raptors!

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Time Codes

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Host Banter: 2:09

Nerdy News: 10:26

Main Segment: Karate Kid Part III Review: 15:30

Bit: Obscure Martial Arts: 35:57

Radical Recommends: 40:00

Trailer Review: The Invisible Raptor: 43:47

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Intro music provided with permission by the awesome Jimmy Hinson of Big Giant Circles. Find him Bandcamp or iTunes!

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A Play On Nerds - Episode 208 - Halloween Special 2024 and Creepshow 3!

What better way to celebrate spooky/creepy Halloween than to review the horrifyingly terrible film, Creepshow 3! Plus guess that 80s horror movie trailer from the voice over, and the new Wolf Man trailer!

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Time Codes

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Host Banter: 1:12

Nerdy News: 5:10

Creepshow 3 Movie Review: 7:43

Game: Rad Voices of Horror: 32:50

Radical Recommends: 43:22

Trailer Review: Wolf Man: 44:41

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Intro music provided with permission by the awesome Jimmy Hinson of Big Giant Circles. Find him Bandcamp or iTunes!

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A Play On Nerds - Episode 207 - Monster Squad!

Spooky season is upon us, so today we're revisiting the cult classic film, Monster Squad! Plus AI curing conspiracy nuts, Fear the Walking Dead, monster battle showdown, and the new Thunderbolts trailer!

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Time Codes

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Host Banter: 1:51

Nerdy News: 5:31

Monster Squad Movie Review: 8:00

Game: Monster Match: 34:17

Radical Recommends: 45:18

Trailer Review: Thunderbolts 17: 48:30

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Intro music provided with permission by the awesome Jimmy Hinson of Big Giant Circles. Find him Bandcamp or iTunes!

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