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Gaming and Chill exists because two brothers had a strong passion for gaming, media, and the ability to say “yeah I’m a content creator on the internet." Unfortunately they were too ugly to be instagram models, too late to be vine stars, and too uncoordinated to play League of Legends. They did however own enough audio-visual equipment to do a substantial amount of damage. Cut back to the year 2013 when these same two brothers met Sam at a mutual friend's wedding. Sam also had a knack for ga ...
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Nerd Flix & Chill is a podcast discussing a variety of topics in the world of film and television. From Game of Thrones to Star Wars and beyond, Nick and Kari bring you their unique take on all things geek.
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Two MCU items to discuss in this week's Nerd Flix & Chill podcast. We have the season 2 and possible series finale of Loki, and w ewill also give our thoughts on The Marvels.由Nick and Kari
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Loki's fourth episode of season two was a jaw-dropping, dark romp that ends in a cliff-hanger. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we share our thoughts on the episode. We also discuss a recent article about what is happening behind the scenes at Marvel.由Nick and Kari
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In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we discuss episodes 2 and 3 of Loki, which continues to provide some really immersive storytelling. We also talk about Netflix's new series from Mike Flanagan, The Fall of the House of Usher, which is fantastic.由Nick and Kari
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It's been a few weeks but we are finally back and we have a lot to talk about. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we talk about what we loved about The Wheel of Time season two, how Ashoka didn't really work for us and the very strong start for Loki.由Nick and Kari
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The Wheel of Time is finally back. After a promising first season that faced some major late-season COVID related struggles, the adaptation of Robert Jordan's beloved series is back. The first four episodes are out and they are very strong. Ashoka continues to improve from week to week and the fourth episode might be the strongest yet. In this Nerd…
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"Ashoka," has arrived on Disney+ and the first three episodes have given us a lot to talk about. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we discuss the show's rocky start, and potential bright spots.由Nick and Kari
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Its been a few weeks but now we have both finally seen Barbie and it is time to talk about it. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we give our thoughts on the film as well as chat about the upcoming Ashoka series on Disney+. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.由Nick and Kari
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Its been a few weeks but we are finally back with a new podcast. A lot to talk about from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, whatever happened with Secret Invasion and new trailers for Loki and The Wheel of Time. We hope you enjoy the show.由Nick and Kari
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Secret Invasions is the latest Marvel series to debut on Disney+, though you may not have noticed because the marketing of the show was fairly minimal. Regardless, in this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we discuss the somewhat rocky first episode and share our thoughts on the AI-generated title sequence.…
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse is a phenomonal film that is loaded with layers of subtext, and intertwining narrative to go along with incredible animation. It is a film that hits every beat, and has a lot of re-watchability. In this podcast, we give our review of the film and dive into some of the storytelling details that make this film soar…
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It's been a couple weeks, but we are finally back with our Guardians of the Galaxy review. As big fans of the original film we were both very excited to see how this film would close out the trilogy. There is a lot of movie to discuss and we are here to break it all down. We hope you enjoy the podcast.…
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The Mandalorian ended it's third season with a finale that had a few great moments but also felt unsatisfying and messy. Subplots were rushed through, some story threads were abandoned and ultimately, we land at the question of what was this season all for? In this podcast we recap the finale and talk about where this story is heading.…
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Lots to talk about in this weeks podcast. We have the very strong Chapter 23 of, "The Mandalorian," as well as a bunch of news from Star Wars Celebration. Three new Star Wars films are coming our way and we cannot wait. We discuss all of that as well as the new Harry Potter series announced for HBO Max, or just Max, or whatever it is going to be ca…
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The Mandalorian's third season continues to be a mixed bag. Some of it is great and a lot of fun, but some of it also leaves us wanting something more. Chapters 21 and 22 are a great example of this. There is some sci-fi world-building, some interesting storytelling, but also rushed resolutions and story that doesn't scale. In this podcast we recap…
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This week's episode of, "The Mandalorian," offered a bird attack and a big reveal. While the first few episodes had some ups and downs, this episode really turned out to be a lot of fun, and we could not be happier for the actor who had a wonderful cameo. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we discuss the episode as well as what we are seeing in the…
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"The Last of Us," season finale was an intense bit of storytelling that really delivered. "The Mandalorian," has had some ups and downs this season, but the second and third episodes were improvements over the first. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we breakdown the finale of, "The Last of Us," and episodes 2 and 3 of "The Mandalorian."…
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Lots to talk about in this podcast. We have the return of, "The Mandalorian," which we were not too high on. But, we also have, "The Last of Us," episodes 7 and 8 which we both loved. We hope you enjoy the discussion.由Nick and Kari
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The Last of Us continues to deliver great storytelling, but we were both less impressed with Ant Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we discuss out thoughts on both.由Nick and Kari
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We had some concerns that, "The Last of Us," could be drifting into, "Walking Dead," territory in episode four, by introducing a subplot that we thought could bog down the show. Boy, are we glad to be wrong. Episode five is stellar. It reveals more about who Joel and Ellie are and the inner conflicts that they both face. In this Nerd Flix & Chill p…
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The fourth episode of "The Last of Us," gave us some much needed development of Joel and Ellie's relationship. While that was a great aspect of this episode, the Kansas City QZ subplot gave us some serious, "Walking Dead," vibes and not in a good way. In this podcast, we share our thoughts on the episode.…
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The 3rd episode of, "The Last of Us," is an incredible piece of storytelling. It is about 2 people who find a fairytale in a hell-scape. It is deeply moving and very impactful. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we recap the episode. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher, you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.…
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The second episode of, "The Last of Us," continues on the excellent world-building and efficient storytelling that started in the premiere episode. The series also features some wonderful practical creature design and hauntingly beautiful production design. All of the elements of this show are delivering. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we discus…
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This week's Nerd Flix & Chill podcast seems to be all about Pedro Pascal. We have the trailer for season three of, "The Mandalorian," to discuss. We also have the premiere episode of, "The Last of Us," to recap. No complaints here as these are both shows that leave us a lot to talk about. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Subscribe to our podcast on A…
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In the final Nerd Flix & Chill podcast of 2022, we discuss some of our favorite films and shows of the past year. It was a great year for genre film and television from Star Wars, to the MCU, from Middle Earth to Westeros and even the multiverse. We hope you have enjoyed our show over the past year and we are looking forward to what 2023 will bring…
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"Andor," delivered big in it's first season finale. "Bix Road," was a master class in building tension and paying off moments in the story. There is a lot to discuss in this episode and in this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we break down the episode. We discuss the parallels between Maarva and Leia using droids to deliver critical messages of rebellio…
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Lots to talk about in this week's Nerd Flix & Chill podcast. We have episodes 10 and 11 of "Andor," which is becoming, with each passing week, the new standard of storytelling in the "Star Wars," universe. We also have our thoughts on "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," a film that had so much to say about grief and loss, while also having to exist a…
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"Andor," is some of the best "Star Wars," storytelling to ever be put out. Not just among the Disney+ shows, but of anything in the entire canon. It makes the Empire more imposing and terrifying. It is a nuanced and thoughtful story that explores oppression, radicalization and rebellion. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we talk about episodes 7 t…
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"House of the Dragon," has had a fantastic first season. The narrative has been tight and cohesive, the character development strong. The finale episode of the season, "The Black Queen," finds Team Black dealing with the aftermath of the death of Viserys. It is a deeply emotional episode with some fantastic payoffs and heartbreaking moments. In thi…
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The penultimate episode of season 1 of "House of the Dragon," focused entirely on the greens and their plot to crown a new king. But not everyone on team green is on the same page. This was another fantastic, deeply nuanced episode and one that gave us a lot to talk about. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we dive deep into the details of, "The Gr…
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"House of the Dragon," continues to get better and better each week. The eight episode brought a haunting and unforgettable performance from Paddy Considine. The other show that seems to get better each week is "Andor." This series continues to show us new and interesting parts of the "Star Wars," universe that we never knew we wanted. In this Nerd…
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This week's Nerd Flix & Chill podcast has us talking about 'House of the Dragon,' episode seven and 'Andor,' episode four. Both of these show are proving to be fantastic bits of storytelling. Both shows also gave us a lot to talk about. In this podcast, we breakdown both shows and hit on some details you may have missed. We hope you enjoy the show.…
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As we await Hurricane Ian in Central Florida, we have for you, our latest podcast. Here we discuss another fantastic episode of 'House of the Dragon,' that featured a massive time jump but still continued to deliver in epic fashion. We also discuss the first three episodes of 'Andor,' which were also great. It feels like a gritty sci-fi spy thrille…
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Weddings in the "Martin-verse," are never a dull affair. The fifth episode of "House of the Dragon," proves to be no exception as this tension-filled hour of storytelling erupts, bringing secrets and lies to the surface. This episode is fantastic, and the strongest in the series to date. It is also one of the strongest in the run of both "House of …
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'House of the Dragon,' has had a very impressive start. It has very strong storytelling with complex and interesting characters. The show has succeeded in establishing itself as a worthy successor to 'Game of Thrones.' The fourth episode, 'King of the Narrow Sea,' explores sex as expression of freedom and the power dynamics that accompany sex in a …
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There is a lot to talk about this week. "House of the Dragon," dropped a fantastic third episode and "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," made it's debut with the first two episodes hitting Amazon Prime Video. What a time to be a fan of genre storytelling. There is so much to unpack in terms of characters, location names and history, that w…
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"House of the Dragon," is hot out of the gate with two very strong episodes to start the season. The second episode, "The Rogue Prince," dives deeper into the political maneuvering of the shows central characters. It also deal heavily with gender and how women are viewed in a misogynist patriarchy. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we break down t…
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It's been 3 years, but we are finally back in Westeros with the debut of HBO's, "House of the Dragon." The first episode reintroduced us to the world of Westeros and showed to be a worthy successor to "Game of Thrones." The first episode introduced us to new characters with familiar house names and show the same kinds political intrigue and dynamic…
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MCU Phase 5 and 6, Wakanda Forever Trailer, The Rings of Power, House of the Dragon and More
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With San Diego Comic-Con back in full swing this past weekend, there was a ton of news and announcements to get excited about. For the MCU, we had trailers and announcements of films for Phase 5 and Phase 6, including two new 'Avengers' films. For fantasy enthusiasts, we also had trailers and behind the scenes videos for 'Lord of The Rings: The Rin…
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'Ms. Marvel,' wrapped up it's first season with a very successful finale that included a huge reveal. Also, this week gave us a full trailer for Amazon's, 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.' It has been a busy summer so far and it feels like we are just getting started. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we dive deep into the 'Ms. Marvel' …
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It was a big week for the MCU as 'Thor: Love & Thunder,' came to theaters, and we also had the penultimate episode of 'Ms. Marvel.' In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we review both of these Marvel projects and talk a little 'Westworld,' as well. Thor: Love & Thunder Review - 0:00 Ms. Marvel - 41:40 Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or list…
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There is so much going on the area of genre television with 'Ms. Marvel,' in full swing, along with the debut of 'Westworld,' season 4. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we talk about 'Ms. Marvel,' episode four and the season four premiere of 'Westworld.' Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or listen on Stitcher. Follow us on Facebook and T…
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The final episode of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' brought Obi-Wan and Vader together for a final time. The fight choreography was so well executed and managed to tell the story of these two characters as well as any film or television show could. 'Ms. Marvel,' dropped it's third episode this week, and this show continues to impress. It is fresh, fun and power…
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It's been a wild week. We had 2 fantastic episodes of television from 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' and 'Ms. Marvel.' Then, news broke that HBO is looking to develop a 'Game of Thrones' spinoff series for Jon Snow. There is a lot to talk about in this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast. This is a long podcast, so refer to the timestamps below. 0:00 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' Ep…
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This week brought us the fourth episode of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' and the premier episode of 'Ms. Marvel.' It was too much to discuss on our own, so thankfully Nien Nunb himself, Mike Quinn, joins us for this episode to break it all down. Mike is a veteran of the Star Wars universe and he shares some great insights about 'Star Wars,' and art in general.…
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The third episode of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' marked the return of Darth Vader and put him into direct conflict with Obi-Wan. It contained some really great moments for Vader, showing the cruelty and brutal violence that we really haven't seen in live-action before, outside of 'Rogue One.' Enjoy Nerd Flix & Chill podcast breakdown of this episode. Subscri…
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After years of speculation and anticipation the 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' series is finally here. The first two episode have dropped and they set up a very interesting story that will unfold over the next several weeks. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we break down the first two episodes. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or listen on Stitcher. …
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Wow! What a week! We had the release of 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,' the 'Moon Knight' season finale and trailers for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' and 'House of the Dragon.' If you think that is overwhelming, fear not. The Nerd Flix & Chill podcast is here to talk about it all in this very long podcast. Timestamps are listed below, we hope y…
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The fifth episode of 'Moon Knight,' is heavy to say the least. It treads on some darker territory than we are used to seeing, yet still also manages great humor and excitement. It is a masterfully crafted and thoughtful episode. Here in this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast we share our thoughts on the episode and how it appears they gave Marc's 3rd perso…
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'Moon Knight' episode four, 'The Tomb,' was a game-changer that calls into question many aspects of this show. This was a fantastic episode of television that felt totally cinematic. In this Nerd Flix & Chill podcast, we give our thoughts as to what exactly is happening, after this mind-bending episode. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or…
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The first two episodes of "Moon Knight," were largely character-driven whereas the third episode turns into more of an adventure story, taking the audience to a vibrant Cairo. This episode introduces us to the pantheon of Egyptian gods and their avatars, providing backstory about Khonshu and suggestions of prior turmoil. In this Nerd Flix & Chill p…
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