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The Mandalorian is only three episodes in but by some metrics is already more popular than Stranger Things, proving the force is strong even in a story with no jedi. This week Newshub's own jedi master and Entertainment Editor Kate Rodger joins Finn Hogan and Jordan Tini to chat about the latest and greatest in a galaxy far, far away. The nerds also unpack their hopes and fears for Rise of Skywalker, their thoughts on Baby Yoda and how exactly the Mandalorian eats if he never removes his helmet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the nerds offer their hottest takes on Watchmen, the Mandalorian and His Dark Materials while Finn finally gets his chance to weigh in on Death Stranding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special bonus level of NerdPLUS, Finn talks to the cast of Doctor Sleep, including Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson and Director Mike Flanagan about the challenge of following up such an iconic piece of cinema. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Finn unpacks everything he saw on his trip to LA, including all the highlights of Blizzcon and interviewing the cast of Doctor Sleep. We round out the show with Daniel Rutledge and Jordan Tini sharing their somewhat mixed feelings on a tiny indie game that no-one has heard of, called Death Stranding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest from Taika Waititi is marketed as a film that 'goes to war on hate' but is it another irreverent masterpiece or disjointed mess? This week Newshub Verticals Editor Daniel Rutledge and Digital Producer Sophie Bateman join Finn to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week freelance gaming journalist Oskar Howell joins Finn and Jordan to break down everything he saw at PAX but not before Finn shares his thoughts on the sequel to Zombieland. Spoiler alert, he was less than impressed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Newshub Verticals Editor Daniel Rutledge rejoins the podcast to talk everything Playstation 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depending on who you ask, Joker is a masterpiece of cinema or a problematic mess which glamorises the worst sort of person. This week on NerdsPLUS, host Finn Hogan is joined by queen nerd and Newshub Entertainment Editor Kate Rodger, as well as Digital Entertainment Editor and The Snack podcast host Mon Barton and podcast regular XenoJay. The nerds unpack the controversy, discuss Joaquin Phoenix's Oscar chances and ask whether this is even a Batman film anymore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newshub Entertainment Editor Daniel Rutledge returns to give us the latest on Minecraft Earth and to help the nerds process the still unfurling controversy surrounding Joker. Also on the agenda, Ad Astra, Playstation State of Play and a podcast which may or may not have reduced Finn to tears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a small gap on our regular scheduled programming, the nerds are back with some mighty reckons about Rambo: Last Blood, It: Chapter Two and Ad Astra. In their eternally unnamed video game section, they tackle colonisation simulator Greedfall, talk Borderlands 3 and Final Fantasy 8 remaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special bonus level fo NerdsPLUS, Finn interviews Kiwi Boy Jay Ryan and talk about his starring role in the upcoming sequel to the biggest horror film of all time - IT Chapter Two. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, D23 was ALOT you guys. This episode the Nerds digest the latest expansions in the Disney empire and Finn gushes over Control, the latest from Remedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a big week in cinema, Matrix 4 with the original team? Spiderman cruelly torn from Marvel's grasp? FINN AND JORDAN NEED HELP. Also, you can Pee in Death Stranding. Because, well. Of course you can. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this very special horror-themed episode of NerdsPLUS Newshub Entertainment Editor Daniel Rutledge joins the podcast to talk Midsommar, the latest cinematic masterpiece from Ari Aster. Spoiler warning from 20:00 to 25:00. Then the nerds talk more broadly about cinema etiquette, their formative horror experiences, death/torture porn and of course, horror video games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the nerds tackle Amazon's new superhero series 'The Boys' and Finn gives his hot take on Big Little Lies Season 2 before singing the praises of new Nintendo Switch game Fire Emblem Three Houses. Also on the agenda: Fire Force anime, Fortnite world champs, Minecraft and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week New Zealand's preeminent Marvel fan-boy Mr Jordan Tini joins the podcast to talk everything Phase Four. Also on the agenda: Persona 5, Metro Exodus, Slay the Spire and some niche anime no-one has heard of about superheroes at university. Ludicrous concept, it'll never take off. NerdsPLUS is a weekly podcast coming to you from the Newshub newsroom, where three friends bring you all the video games, anime, comics and petty arguments about fictional characters you wish were on the 6pm bulletin. www.newshub.co.nz/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billion of dollars is being spent worldwide to find the next Game of Thrones and so this week the nerds rank all the pretenders to the Iron Throne of television. NerdsPLUS is a weekly podcast coming to you from the Newshub newsroom, where three friends bring you all the video games, anime, comics and petty arguments about fictional characters you wish were on the 6pm bulletin. www.newshub.co.nz/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nerds give their thoughts on Spider-Man: Far from Home and praise the lord it's excellent. Also, the disappointing second season of Big Little Lies and the horny second season of Kakegurui. NerdsPLUS is a weekly podcast coming to you from the Newshub newsroom, where three friends bring you all the video games, anime, comics and petty arguments about fictional characters you wish were on the 6pm bulletin. www.newshub.co.nz/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does killing prostitutes in Grand Theft Auto make you a misogynist? On this special bonus episode of NerdsPLUS, host Finn Hogan joins the women from The Snack podcast to female representation in gaming. NerdsPLUS is a weekly podcast coming to you from the Newshub newsroom, where three friends bring you all the video games, anime, comics and petty arguments about fictional characters you wish were on the 6pm bulletin. www.newshub.co.nz/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the nerds bask in the post-E3 glow and hold a very special ceremony to crown their new monarch. NerdsPLUS is a weekly podcast coming to you from the Newshub newsroom, where three friends bring you all the video games, anime, comics and petty arguments about fictional characters you wish were on the 6pm bulletin. www.newshub.co.nz/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.