🪐 Episode Summary

This week on Distance NERDing, the crew dives headfirst into the fandom multiverse — from Sadie Sink possibly joining the MCU as a Punisher protégé, to Hugh Jackman refusing to hang up the claws, and why Roda the Hutt might just be Star Wars’ next thirst trap (you read that right). We honor legendary artist Drew Struzan, roast Belarus for banning us (again), and debate who deserves the short king crown of Marvel.

Things escalate fast when the team invents the galaxy’s weirdest ship: Rodd-ula (Roda the Hutt x Hera Syndulla). Please, internet — don’t make it a thing.

Also on deck:

• ​ Demon Slayer breaks box office records 🔥
• ​ Splinter Cell sneaks onto Netflix 🎮
• ​ Percy Jackson casts Kate McKinnon as Aphrodite 💘
• ​ George Lucas moves on, and James Gunn’s Swamp Thing rises from the muck 🌿
• ​ Plus, a Batman debate and Jessica Jones’ possible MCU comeback.

This one’s got jokes, chaos, and enough caffeine to summon a kaiju.

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⏱️ Timestamps & Topics

00:00 – Live warning: “Unusual humor unsuitable for humans”

01:00 – Meet the Nerd Squad: Yung Phil, Jahmez 5000 & Jen the Fray Girl

03:00 – Sponsor shout-out: Dubby Energy + Chainsaw Man flavor

05:00 – Geek Freaks Network update

06:00 – 🎨 In Memoriam: Drew Struzan — the man who painted our childhood

08:20 – Rumors: Sadie Sink joins the MCU?

13:00 – Hugh Jackman’s endless Wolverine comeback

16:00 – Glen Powell as Nova?!

19:30 – Star Wars rumors: Roda the Hutt’s glow-up

23:30 – Hera Syndulla’s return + “Stop shipping Rodd-ula!”

25:30 – Quick Bites: Demon Slayer, Stranger Things 5, Percy Jackson, Swamp Thing, Knightfall, Jessica Jones

43:00 – “Stop trying to make Rodd-ula a Thing” is born

45:00+ – The Download: Anime, DC, Marvel & George Lucas moving on

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💡 Key Takeaways

• ​ Drew Struzan’s art proved movie magic starts with imagination.
• ​ Sadie Sink might trade Hawkins for heavy artillery.
• ​ Hugh Jackman refuses retirement — multiversal muscles incoming.
• ​ Glen Powell could be Marvel’s next Nova (and he knows he’s pretty).
• ​ Roda the Hutt is allegedly hot now. The fandom is not okay.
• ​ Hera deserves the spotlight — maybe not a Hutt boyfriend.
• ​ Demon Slayer rules the box office once again.
• ​ James Gunn’s Swamp Thing might beat Marvel to the horror punch.
• ​ Jessica Jones’ return reminds us: Marvel fans love trauma with whiskey.

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💬 Best Quotes

“We’re banned in Belarus again — all because of a song.”

“Roda the Hutt isn’t a kaiju, but he might be a thirst trap.”

“Stop trying to make Rodd-ula happen. It’s not going to happen!”

“We need short king energy in the MCU — Feige, where’s our Hobbit Wolverine?”

“Drew Struzan didn’t paint posters — he painted memories.”

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