It’s our 25th episode spectacular but don’t worry, we do the same thing we do every episode, Pinky (narf!). In honor of the new season of King of the Hill which we all enjoyed, we’ve decided to talk about the recent trend of rebooted cartoons. Jake takes us on a tour of the Animaniacs, Tiny Toons, Beavis and Butthead, and because we’re pro pain and suffering, the Powerpuff Girls! Plus we pitch our own cartoon reboots (including one the industry has already said no to!) Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

We love movies and we love video games but the two often go together like two things that don’t go well together. Holden talks us through the history of greedy publishers cashing in on popular movies by releasing terrible video games. We bring up the good, the bad, and Fight Club. Yes they made a game based on Fight Club and we are breaking the rules by talking about it. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Mike sits down with comedian, pro wrestler, and cohost of the wrestling podcast B4 The Bell Martin Morrow to talk Hogan's legacy, Martin's relationship to him as a fan, and the joy he felt booing him live at his last WWE appearance in January. If you like two wrestling nerds talking wrestling this is your episode! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Well folks, it came crashing down and it hurts inside. The immortal Hulk Hogan was mortal after all and in this episode while Jake is on the road to live in LA (!!!) Holden and Mike do an old fashioned deep dive through his life and career: The good, the bad, and of course No Holds Barred, the movie that deserves its own movie about the making of it. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Ms. Rachel started a Youtube Channel called "Songs For Littles" in 2019 with the goal of helping babies and toddlers develop speaking skills and in less than a decade has built a gigantic empire involving Netflix deals, mass marketed merchandise...and controversy. Yes controversy, because hey, the Internet isn't anything if not consistently critical, especially of the people entertaining our kids so we don't have to. We get into all of it and celebrate someone who refuses to back down and give in to bullying despite getting death threats just for wanting kids to stop being killed. The story of Ms Rachel is the story of modern online culture and perseverance while still keeping your dignity and pink hairband. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

There's no "I" in Esports! That's a factual statement. This episode is crammed full of factual statements as Holden takes us on a tour from the very beginning of Esports in 1962 all the way up til now where there are full leagues of people (some legends, some not) playing for millions (both audience and dollars)! We go through it all from Billy Mitchell in his prime to EV0 moment 37 to The Overwatch League. Be dazzled by Holden's research, Jake's insightful commentary, and Mike's complete lack of knowledge about video game acronyms. But hey, he did compete in the 1994 Blockbuster Video Game Championships and vividly remembers being humbled, so there's that. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Don't worry nerd of mouth breathers, there is lots of joy and very little wrath in this episode, it just fit the pun too well. We're excited to talk comic (and everything else) conventions as Holden gives a brief history on the beginnings of what would eventually become the gigantic gatherings of geeks we see today. Meanwhile Jake reminisces about performing at anime conventions and Mike learns about DashCon and the ballpit of despair. No one puts ballpit in a corner, except Dashcon. That's a thing they totally did. Plus we read listener submitted stories that include a Dark Phoenix rising in bed and the almost death of Warwick Davis. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Look! It's a nerd! It's a podcast! It's a nerdy podcast about the importance of Superman just as a new iteration of the trunks wearing titan appears on the big screen. Why do people say Superman is boring? Why does he constantly get compared to Batman? And really, was that N64 game more fatal to Superman's reputation than a pocketful of Kryptonite? Our hosts both analyze and celebrate the man of steel, talking as passionately and enthusiastically as we all wish Henry Cavill got to do in even just one of his movies. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

If you watched the janky oddity that is the 2017 Death Note movie or the Scarlet Johansson Ghost in the Shell that also came out in 2017 (what a tough year) this is the episode for you! Anime is massive and yet a successful live action adaptation of one that's as good as the source material seems harder to find than the one piece treasure (With One Piece being the exception that breaks the rule) . Jake explains why this is and we all analyze some of the attempts including Cowboy Bebop, the insanity that is the Wachowski's Speed Racer, and yes even Dragon Ball Evolution because we love entertaining you more than we respect ourselves. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

In this bonus episode, Holden is joined by LPN's in house Disney Dude, Ed Larson, to rank some of the Disney live action remakes! And don't forget! If you are in the LA area, Ed will be co-hosting "Dead Men Tell Some Tales: A Dark Dive Into Disney History" on August 21st! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Hi ho nerdy listeners!!! Be our guest as we discuss the whole new world of Disney Live Action remakes over the past decade or so. Some have been great and some have been bippity boppity garbage. Our three hosts who have the wit of Timon and look more like Pumba delve into this cinematic phenomenon. And yes we watched the new Snow White and never once say "go woke go broke" and not just because everyone else has. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Are we born nerds or are we raised to be them? What impact does our environment have on who we are and what we love and just how important are the people around us? Our hosts open up about how they were raised and whether or not they think they were meant to still love Mario and She Hulk in their 40s. This one's got Jake deep diving into genetics, Holden's attempts at getting his dad to play Balatro, and Mike talking about how the games of the Sega Genesis allow him and his brother to honor their dead dad. Then we read some lovely letters from you the listeners about your upbringings and journeys. This one gets emotional but in the best way possible. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Having a bad fur day? Well throw on your leisure suit, escape monkey island and join us as Holden takes us through the history of humor in video games in an episode demanded by all those Toe Jam and Earl and Boogerman fans. What makes humor work in video games and when does it fall flatter than a pickup line in Arkham City? Plus a dissection on why quips are the most overly used form of humor now in both video games and everything else. You'll definitely be GLaD(OS) you checked this one out! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Holden talks us through that once beloved tradition that was born of both cinema and corporate synergy: The summer movie song. Whether it was Seal grinding on a Bat Signal, Kenny Loggins singing about jet planes, or a montage of Mr. T set to a pulse pounding track about tiger eyes, the summer movie song was everywhere...until it just wasn't anymore. What exactly happened and more importantly what are our cohosts going to pick as their three favorite summer movie songs of all time (from the early 80s to the early 2000s honestly). And please let us know your favorite because unlike Aerosmith, we probably did miss a thing. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Face front true believers and angry accusers!!! It's the trial of the century where we argue about that guy that was almost alive for a century: Stan Lee. Is this man also this monster we've made him out to be? That passionate prosecutor Mike Lawrence takes on diligent defense dork Jake Young while Holden (and you listeners) reach a verdict. Is Stan Lee the astonishing architect of a beloved universe or is he merely the housekeeper of ideas that stole a bunch of stuff when no one was looking? Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

As Jake was starting to talk about the collectors market for video games last episode Mike interrupted (productively for once) to suggest the world of collecting deserved it's own episode. So here it is! Jake talks the video game collecting boom that started a few years ago and the corruption that followed, Holden talks about the insane rise of Pokémon fever and Magic cards, and Mike has some articulated points on collecting action figures and comic books and we all ask "Is this stuff as fun once you're doing it for money"? The answer will not surprise you! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

With his steady calculator and studious notes handy, Jake makes like an Atari Jaguar and does th math to talk Holden and Mike through the expensive cartridge highs and cheap ass CD ROM lows of video game pricing. And where are we headed next? Will you spend triple figure prices on Triple- A games or will rising prices finally make us all Nintendo Switch to another hobby that actually involves going outside? Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

While our lovely network takes a much deserved station break our hosts decide to take questions and thoughts from our wondrous whimsical listeners! It's just like a reddit AMA except no one's career gets ended (hopefully)! We've got great fans which means great questions. If you're thinking about skipping this one don't! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

It’s the end of Autism Acceptance month and we hope you accept this episode all about autism! Mike opens up about his autism diagnosis, how his symptoms manifest, how life is different when you know who you are and the whole gang talks about both positive and negative portrayals of folks on the spectrum in pop culture. If you were wondering when we’d talk about the Good Doctor you’re in luck! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Get ready for some puppy podcast power as we delve into the history of Scrappy Doo and other characters that take over a beloved property and dominate it Poochie style. It’s a fun and silly episode where Holden also proves that yes, the saga of Jar Jar can make you cry! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth