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The lads are back for another rambling journey through the chaotic world of nerd culture. In Episode 117, Zachary recounts his trip to the brand-new Grindzone TCG brick-and-mortar storefront in Brookvale before the conversation shifts to the corporate blunder of the week: EB Games. The guys break down the retailer's baffling statement defending their inflated Pokémon 30th Anniversary pre-order prices as an "anti-scalping strategy".
Following a tragic, sudden loss in the local acting community, the crew pays tribute to the iconic New Zealander (whom Australia proudly claims), Sam Neill, sharing their ultimate favorite performances from Event Horizon to Merlin.
Finally, things get dark and moody as the team unloads a massive list of the most shocking, heartbreaking fictional deaths across pop culture history. Whether it's the heartbreaking exit of Gambit in X-Men '97, the traumatic execution of Ned Stark, the ultimate anime tragedy of Nina Tucker, or the brutal loss of Dom in Gears of War, no tear duct is left safe.
They wrap things up with quick thoughts on Enola Holmes 3, the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, Absolute Batman, and a highly controversial debate comparing Heath Ledger's roles in A Knight's Tale and The Dark Knight.
To grab your physical copy of Monsters at War for $25 AUD, hit up [email protected], and don't forget to join the community on the official Discord!
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The boys are back for Episode 116, and Zach is kicking things off with a massive rant about the absolute disaster that was the Pokémon 30th Anniversary pre-order drop. From major Australian retailers testing the waters with scalper-level pricing to website crashes forcing collectors to check out one item at a time, it was a total mess.
Once the rage settles, the guys dive into a massive pop culture breakdown. They dissect the new Dune Part 3 trailer, theorizing on how the film will blend Dune Messiah and Children of Dune, before pivoting to the anime world to discuss the insane premise of Zombie Land Saga and the upcoming One Piece remake. The crew also reviews the new Supergirl movie, hits a frustrating storytelling wall in their Smallville rewatch, breaks down The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 finale, and chats about the latest updates to Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Wrap it all up with a lightning round of geek news—including a Lego Dragon Ball Z leak, a bizarre Fallout reality show announcement, and a massive anime piracy bust—plus updates on their own card game, Monsters at War.
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In Episode 115, the boys sit down to rant about the state of next-gen gaming and celebrate the golden era of cinema.
We kick things off by venting our frustrations over Sony and the push toward disc-less, all-digital consoles. Between inflated store prices, mandatory multi-gigabyte day-one updates, and upcoming AI-driven hardware shortages, are modern consoles shooting themselves in the foot? We break down why the plug-and-play magic of old consoles is officially dead.
Next, we open up the vault for a massive nostalgia trip through the best (and most obscure) movies of the 80s and 90s. We bypass the massive blockbusters to highlight the cult classics that defined our youth—ranging from The Mighty Ducks trilogy, The Sandlot, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert, to left-field horror-comedies like Idle Hands and Puppet Master 4.
Plus, we celebrate some massive wins for the Monsters of War universe, give a shoutout to our mates at Grindzone TCG in Sydney, and check in on AJ's elusive fifth canvas.
Want to play our home-grown card game? Order your copy of Monsters of War for $25 AUD by emailing [email protected].
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With Brock out traveling the wilderness this week, the dynamic duo teams up to deliver a jam-packed episode of nerdy deep dives. The guys kick things off with a countdown to PAX Australia before losing their minds over Stonemaier Games' newly announced title, Duel of Melok—an ambitious asymmetrical game allowing Scythe and Expeditions systems to battle head-to-head.
Then, they step into the designer shoes to pitch how iconic anime IPs like Dr. Stone and One Piece could naturally fit complex resource management and dungeon-crawling board game systems without just being cheap reskins. Finally, they step into the screening room for a massive retro discussion on the greatest animated feature films that have absolutely zero affiliation with Disney or Pixar. They cover everything from the brutal heartbreak of The Land Before Time and the legendary rock soundtrack of the original Transformers movie to absolute anime milestones like Akira, Ninja Scroll, and Evangelion.
Plus, get an update on Zach’s Diddy Kong Racing streams and find out how you can buy the crew's homegrown tabletop game, Monsters at War!
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Welcome to Episode 112 of the Frantic Nerdcast! Brock is back and recovered from the family sickness, and we are diving headfirst into a massive week of TCG drama, book reviews, tabletop gaming, and a heavy dose of TV nostalgia. In this episode, we go on a much-needed rant about the absolute chaos surrounding recent Pokémon TCG drops (seriously, pick your act up, community!) and look ahead to the highly controversial "futuristic" 30th-anniversary celebration set. We also break down why the first half of Warhammer 40k's 'False Gods' is a massive slog, review the illegal VR world of 'Monster Hunt New York', and preview the upcoming print-and-play TCG Kickstarter 'Cataclysm Arcade'. Finally, we skip the intro by doing a full tier list of our TOP 5 FAVORITE TV show intros of all time! Let us know in the comments: What is your absolute favorite TV show theme intro?
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Welcome to episode 111 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, we’re diving deep into our current reads, watches, and gaming obsessions. We discuss the latest in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, our thoughts on Monster Hunter NYC, and get hyped for the new X-Men '97 season 2 trailer. Plus, we’re talking all things TCG, including the exciting Cataclysm Arcade Kickstarter and a major giveaway announcement with Grind Zone TCG! We also break down our latest watch, the Netflix series The Burrows, and catch up on Clarkson’s Farm season 5.
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We hit Episode 110! This week on the Frantic Nerdcast, the boys are celebrating two and a half years of broadcasting by diving headfirst into a massive week of tabletop, book, and screen media.
First up, Brock accepts a challenge and begins the notorious name-dumping slog of the Warhammer 40k Horus Heresy books, while simultaneously tearing through the back half of Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8.
Then, it's screen time. We share our thoughts on the premiere of Spider-Man Noir on Prime Video—explaining why it's gorgeous for cinema nerds but potentially a total snooze-fest for comic book fans. We also chat about our recent watch of Ready or Not 2, check in on a mid-2000s rewatch of Smallville, and discuss Jon Bernthal's return in The Punisher.
On the tabletop front, we preview the massive Wheel of Time: War of the Dragon board game on Kickstarter, talk about a custom push-your-luck dice game called Biscuits, and highlight our upcoming gameplay video for the highly thematic Godzilla TCG.
Finally, we run through the recent Crunchyroll Anime Awards triumphs (did My Hero Academia deserve the win over DanDaDan?) and lose our minds over the insane 2026 theatrical release calendar.
Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel for our brand new Diddy Kong Racing playthrough starting this Monday!
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Welcome back to another frantic episode! In Episode 109 of the Frantic Nerdcast, we are diving deep into the massive television finales, upcoming gaming news, and the latest drops in the Trading Card Game (TCG) world.
First up, we are breaking down the action-packed release of Devil May Cry Season 2 from Adi Shankar. From the jaw-dropping Virgil vs. Dante fights to that incredible, heavy-hitting soundtrack featuring Papa Roach and Korn, we talk about why this show absolutely slaps (and our few gripes with the demon forms).
Next, we shift gears to the chaotic and controversial series finale of The Boys Season 5. We look at how Homelander's ultimate showdown compared to the original comic book ending, Black Noir's fate, and what Butcher’s crowbar moment means for the franchise. Finally, we’re talking all things TCG and board games!
We cover the launch of Pokémon: Chaos Rising and its wild pull rates, give our thoughts on the upcoming Cataclysm RK single-booster TCG, check out the free-to-play digital port of Altered TCG, and review a hidden $15 Kmart find: Catan on the Road.
Plus, updates on our massive $500 Pokémon Card Giveaway ending soon!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome back to Ep. 109 & Ocarina of Time Jump Scares
02:00 - Catan on the Road Review ($15 Kmart Board Game)
04:45 - Warhammer Horus Heresy Audiobooks Challenge
08:15 - PAX Australia News: World of Warcraft Executive Producer Holly Longdale
11:00 - New TCGs: Cataclysm RK Kickstarter & Altered TCG goes Free-To-Play
15:35 - Sydney Comic-Con & Carl Urban Rumors
20:00 - Pokemon Chaos Rising Pull Rates & Quality Control Drama
25:27 - Devil May Cry Season 2 Review (Adi Shankar, Dante vs Virgil)
37:00 - The Boys Season 5 Finale Spoilers & Comic Book Comparison
55:30 - AJ's Gengar Painting & Diddy Kong Racing vs Mario Kart 64
01:01:00 - Batman: Gotham City Crimes Board Game & Nerd News Rumors
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In this weeks Episode, the team talks 2 Player Boardgames and which ones you should get.
Aj Chats the new HBO Show Rooster, starring Steve Carrell and also the new Prime show Young Sherlock.
Aj Shows of his latest Pokémon painting, which is part of his 151 Pokémon painting challenge.
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Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! In episode 107, the crew dives deep into the addictive world of audiobooks (or "audio plays"), a massive new art project, and the latest from the MCU on Disney+.
We start with a heavy discussion on Dungeon Crawler Carl and the unmatched voice acting of Jeff Hayes. We also explore the difference between standard audiobooks and full-scale audio dramas like The Sandman.
AJ reveals his ambitious new creative goal: painting the original 151 Pokemon on individual canvases, starting with Charmander and Diglett. Plus, we give our honest, mixed reviews on Daredevil: Born Again, discussing whether it lived up to the hype and that "weird" bromance ending.
In this episode:
00:00 - Welcome back to the Nerdcast!
00:31 - Dungeon Crawler Carl: The "Audio Crack" Addiction
03:00 - Audiobooks vs. Audio Plays: The Sandman & Horus Heresy
12:44 - The 151 Pokemon Painting Challenge: Charmander & Diglett
26:27 - Monsters at War: Our Original Card Game
27:13 - Development Update: Escape from Mars Solo Game
31:30 - Movie Review: Sinners (Vampires & Cinematography)
41:20 - Smallville Retrospective: Checking in on Season 3
50:50 - Solo Storytelling Games: Be Like a Crow & Castle Games
1:06:30 - Daredevil: Born Again & The Defenders Future
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Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! In episode 102, the crew returns after a short break to dive deep into everything nerdy. We kick things off with an exclusive look at a brand-new solo survival board game prototype set on Mars—featuring astronauts, monoliths, and oxygen hazards.
If you're an anime fan, we’ve got you covered with deep dives into Hell’s Paradise Season 2, the world-building of Jujutsu Kaisen, and a look at the new Digimon Liberator. We also revisit the nostalgia of the Scrubs revival and discuss why it still holds the original magic.
For the TCG collectors, we recap the highlights from Collector Con Newcastle. Hear the journey of completing a Pokemon Surging Sparks Master Set, the struggles of "infinite ant" snipers, and a discussion on the current state of One Piece TCG scalping. Plus, we touch on Gundam TCG Phantom Aria pulls and the latest drama in the tabletop world, including the discontinuation of Descent: Legends of the Dark.
In this episode:
00:00 - Welcome & Life Updates
02:20 - New Game Reveal: Solo Mars Survival Prototype
04:40 - Anime Round-up: Hell's Paradise, JJK, Frieren, and Digimon
08:15 - TV Talk: The Scrubs Revival & Malcolm in the Middle Rumours
14:10 - Invincible Season 3 Discussion (Spoilers!)
18:40 - The Incredible Voice Cast of Invincible
25:20 - Collector Con Newcastle Recap: Pokemon Master Sets
33:00 - Gundam TCG & One Piece Market Drama
42:30 - EB Games Australia Big Announcement Speculation
48:00 - PAX Australia 2026 Plans & Cosplay Land
55:30 - Board Game News: Descent Discontinued & Warhammer 40k 2nd Ed Revival
1:01:45 - Nerd News: Three Body Problem, Avatar Leaks, and Star Wars Rumours
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Welcome back to the Frantic Nerd Cast! In Episode 105, the boys are back from their chaotic golf trip to recap all the action, injuries, and hilarious punishments. From back spasms to walking par-fives backwards, find out who actually took home the trophy (and who just got their KFC first).
In this episode, we dive deep into:The Golf Trip Recap: A look at the "punishment rounds," including mango jalapeño tequila shots and skipping vigorously across the green.
Anime’s Bad Rap: We discuss why some people "poo-poo" anime as just "cartoons for kids" and share our favorite gateway shows like Vinland Saga and Neon Genesis Evangelion.
The $30M Cyberpunk Kickstarter: Breaking down the massive success of the latest TCG and what it means for crowdfunding. Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG: Everything you need to know about the new 5.4 million dollar Kickstarter, including pre-painted minis and the new d20 system.
Pop Culture Debates: Why we enjoy "bad" movies like Sharknado and Transformers, plus our thoughts on the Invincible season finale and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
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Welcome to Episode 104 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, the crew is fresh (or maybe not so fresh) from their bi-annual golf trip and ready to tackle the complicated legacy of the "Reboot".
In this episode:
The Golf Trip Recap: We talk about the "Trophy of Destiny," 72-hole charity marathons, and the creative punishments waiting for Brock on the course.
Reboots That Worked: A deep dive into why Battlestar Galactica is a gold standard for reboots, plus our thoughts on the Star Trek movie trilogy and the Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
The Ones That Failed: Why the Charmed remake and How I Met Your Father missed the mark, and our frustration with the Resident Evil Netflix series.
News & Rumors: Updates on the Alita: Battle Angel sequel, Fallout season plans, and the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series.
Game Development: We have officially launched our card game, Monsters at War! Learn how you can get your copy of this multiversal monster-shedding game.
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Welcome to Episode 103 of the Frantic Nerdcast! This week, we are tackling a massive topic:
Anime Adaptations. We break down the hits, the misses, and the reboots that should have stayed in the vault.
In this episode:
The Best Adaptations: We discuss why Alice in Borderland is a masterpiece of game-to-screen storytelling and explore the high-tier action of the Rurouni Kenshin films.
The Controversial Hits: Is the live-action Cowboy Bebop actually better than the anime? We get into a heated debate over Netflix’s recent attempts at classic IPs.
Wishlist Adaptations: From the sports intensity of Blue Lock to the mechanical chaos of Gundam and Robotech, we list the shows we want to see turned into live-action movies.
Pokemon & TCG News: We dive into Pokemon history (is Cubone actually a Charmander?) and discuss the "Pokemon vs. Petrol" price war.
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Welcome back to the Frantic Nerdcast! In Episode 102, the boys are back from Bali and diving straight into the biggest news in nerd culture.
We kick things off with the massive announcement of a new Firefly animated series set between the original show and Serenity, plus the news that Wheel of Time is getting the animation treatment. We also break down the staggering success of the Cyberpunk TCG on Kickstarter, which has already cleared $19 million Aussie dollars.In this episode:
TV & Film: Our deep-dive reviews of One Piece Season 2, Invincible Season 4, and Peaky Blinders: Immortal Man.
Gaming: Updates on our very own card-shedding game, Monsters at War, now available for $25! Plus, a look at upcoming projects like Armoured Skies and Chaos Rift. Conventions: We’re officially heading to PAX Australia 2026! We talk tickets, travel, and what we're looking forward to on the show floor.
Anime & TCG: Thoughts on the new Pokémon Perfect Order set and the latest Gundam TCG news.
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In this episode we chat TV shows that went for a long time, but got better with age, we chat the amazingness that is Dungeon Crawler Carl, Upcoming Kickstarters and much more.
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Hello and welcome to our 100th EPISODE. That's right we have made it to 100 episodes. In this very special episode, we chat about the lacklustre Pokémon 30th announcements, The unforgettable show Blood Drive from SyFy, Season 2 of One piece and talk all about our brand new game Monsters at War.
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