Distance Nerding: Robot Peyote, Buffy’s Return, and Big Studio Power Plays
Episode Summary
Distance Nerding is back with fast, funny takes on the latest in movies, TV, and geek news! Jen, Young Phil, and James break down X-Men casting chatter, a ginger Bond rumor, Kristen Wiig as Roboto, and Orla Brady joining Vision Quest. We cover Paramount’s big swings (World War Z 2, new Star Trek films, Duffer Brothers deal), Zack Cregger’s Resident Evil and possible Batman spinoff, Ballerina’s box office stumble, and a Jason Bourne franchise shake-up.
We also dive into Buffy’s New Sunnydale, The Boys spinoff Vought Rising, Lego Star Wars: Pieces of the Past, Jessica Cruz starring in a Green Lantern animated series, Superman’s digital release syncing with Peacemaker season two, updates on Daredevil: Born Again, Spider-Man’s “Brand New Day” leaks with Punisher and a savage Hulk, and Avengers: Doomsday rumors. Oh, and yes—we debate if a burger is really a sandwich.
Timestamps & Highlights
00:00 – Cold open & chaos
03:00 – Weekend update recap & sponsor shoutouts
09:07 – Ginger Bond casting rumor
11:34 – Kristen Wiig joins Masters of the Universe
12:42 – Orla Brady in Vision Quest
17:21 – Paramount goes big on World War Z 2
18:33 – Zack Cregger’s Resident Evil details
22:07 – Ballerina box office performance
26:55 – Jason Bourne rights deal
29:37 – Duffer Brothers linked to Paramount
33:02 – K-pop Demon Hunters limited run
35:16 – Buffy: New Sunnydale rumors
38:39 – Two new Star Trek films in dev
41:19 – The Boys: Vought Rising spinoff
44:14 – Lego Star Wars: Pieces of the Past
46:39 – Jessica Cruz leads new Green Lantern animated series
51:07 – Superman early digital release
54:10 – Peacemaker season 2 teases
59:17 – Daredevil Born Again clarification
60:01 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day set leaks
63:01 – Avengers: Doomsday rumors heat up
Key Takeaways
Paramount doubles down on familiar IP: World War Z 2, Star Trek, courting the Duffer Brothers.
Zack Cregger is making waves with Resident Evil and a rumored Batman project.
Ballerina struggles to match John Wick hype.
Jessica Cruz shines in DC’s animated future.
Superman’s early digital drop keeps DCU timeline clean.
Daredevil Born Again is continuing despite earlier confusion.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day hints at Punisher & Hulk chaos.
Buffy returns in a Gen Z + mentor era twist.
Memorable Quotes
“Robot peyote strikes again.”
“Is a burger a sandwich? Yes—and I will die on this hill.”
“Peacemaker is the chaotic heart of this DCU run right now.”
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Links
All news sourced through GeekFreaksPodcast.com
Listener Questions
Should Paramount prioritize Star Trek’s new crew or Kelvin’s return?
Which Lantern should join Jessica Cruz in animation?
Tags
movies, tv, geek news, marvel, dc, star wars, anime, video games, pop culture, streaming, comics
