EP. 244 · September 14, 2026 · 01:20:22
More Coyote
This week, the gang goes full spoiler on Coyote vs Acme as well as news and nerd conversation.
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Gen co-hosts True North Nerds and is the reason the show is more than three guys yelling about variant covers. She’ll watch Squirrel Girl, side-eye The Boys, and call out anything that confuses “edgy” with “good.”
Lives outside the basement, reports back.
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EP. 241 · August 3, 2026 · 01:15:47
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review
In Episode 241 of True North Nerds, Brent, Gen, Kevin, and Ryan unpack San Diego Comic-Con news and review Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The crew covers Star Wars' 50th-anniversary plans, Coyote vs. ACME, Percy Jackson, Neuromancer, Batman: Caped Crusader, Resident Evil, Spaceballs, Clayface, Lanterns, Matchbox, Wizards of the Coast, Marvel's SDCC announcements, Black Panther 3, Ghost Rider, Blade, Wonder Man, and the new Spider-Man movie's take on Peter Parker, Jean Grey, Punisher, Hulk, MJ, and Ned. Geek Picks include Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Queen in Black, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Young Sherlock, and Heat.
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EP. 240 · July 20, 2026 · 01:27:05
Gen's Odyssey
In Episode 240 of True North Nerds, Brent, Gen, Kevin, and Ryan cover pop-culture news before reviewing Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. The crew discusses The Batman Part II, Archie vs. Terminator, I Play Rocky, Digger, Runner, Blue Beetle, the God of War series, Sam Neill, Mars Attacks, Marvel Comics moving to Los Angeles, LEGO Star Wars, the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, D23, and Gen's classics-informed breakdown of how the film adapts Homer. Geek Picks include This Is How You Lose the Time War, The Frozen River, The Blue Jays Way, and Dark Side of the Ring.
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EP. 239 · July 6, 2026 · 01:17:19
Supergirl movie review
In Episode 239 of True North Nerds, Brent, Gen, Kevin, and Ryan cover a packed news slate before reviewing DC's new Supergirl movie. The crew talks Canada's Eurovision entry, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stage show, new DC animated projects, Project Hail Mary on Prime Video, a Masters of the Universe sequel, digital media ownership, Genndy Tartakovsky's Conan, Danny McBride's G.I. Joe reboot, a Grinch sequel, Universal Kids Resort, an Escape from New York remake, and Geek Picks including Carl's Doomsday Scenario, Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2, The Legend of Vox Machina season 4, and The Sheep Detectives.
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EP. 238 · June 23, 2026 · 00:57:47
Nerd Stuff
In Episode 238 of True North Nerds, Brent, Gen, Kevin, and Ryan meander through nerd news, comics, movies, streaming, superhero publishing, and the lore behind Rainbow Brite. The crew talks Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Shrek 5, Fox buying Roku, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Disney's Hexed, Marvel's Midnight horror universe, DC's Next Level books, potential cartoon reboots, and Geek Picks including M.A.S.K. #1, Godzilla's The Odyssey, New History of the DC Universe, The Magician of Tiger Castle, and The Furious.
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EP. 237 · June 8, 2026 · 01:03:51
Masters of the Universe Review
In Episode 237 of True North Nerds, Brent, Gen, and Ryan review the new Masters of the Universe movie, talk X-Men '97, Ghostbusters: Night Shift, the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery deal, Stargate, Anthony Stewart Head, TMNT: The Last Ronin, and close with Geek Picks for Icons Unearthed, Heated Rivalry, and McFarlane's Hellboy.
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EP. 236 · May 29, 2026 · 01:12:25
Mandalorian and Grogu Review
In Episode 236 of True North Nerds, Brent, Gen, Ryan, and Kevin recover from serious technical difficulties and dig into The Mandalorian and Grogu, Mortal Kombat II, the Punisher special, Bluey, Disney news, and a round of Geek Picks including Dungeon Crawler Carl, The Sheep Detectives, Rick and Morty, and Absolute Green Arrow.
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EP. 234 · April 27, 2026 · 01:13:25
Summer Movie Mayhem!
In Episode 234 of True North Nerds, Brent, Ryan, and Gen provide a comprehensive guide to the 2026 summer movie season, featuring deep dives into The Mandalorian & Grogu, Spider-Man, and the Godzilla sequel. Between debating Castle Grayskull popcorn buckets and DC's Clayface horror film, the crew rounds out the episode with expert Geek Picks including Absolute Wonder Woman and Corpse Knight.
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EP. 232 · April 9, 2026 · 00:55:22
Project Hail Mary Review
Brent, Ryan, Gen, and Kevin return to review Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling. The nerds also discuss the passing of Chuck Norris, a slew of Disney and Marvel news including Punisher: The Last Kill, Wonder Man Season 2, Lilo & Stitch 2, and the Harry Potter TV series. Plus, news on the Firefly animated revival, the Sims 4 marketplace drama, and Disney Adventure World's Arendelle expansion.
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EP. 230 · March 2, 2026 · 01:19:24
The Nine Inch Nails of Hamlet's Toys
In Episode 230 of True North Nerds, Brent, Gen, Kevin, and Ryan deliver a relaxed-fit episode covering pop culture news, AI copyright headaches, the possible return of Firefly, the Vaughan Toy Show, Eddie Izzard's one-person Hamlet, and Brent's Nine Inch Nails concert adventure. The crew wraps with geek picks including Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, current Superman comics, Bugonia, and Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees.
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EP. 229 · February 16, 2026 · 01:11:06
The End of Wonder Man?
In Episode 229 of True North Nerds, Brent, Gen, and Ryan cover new trailers for Spider-Noir, Project Hail Mary, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Young Sherlock, and Supergirl, along with toy-license news, the latest on James Van Der Beek, The Sims: Royalty and Legacy, and a wrap-up discussion on Marvel's Wonder Man. The crew closes with Geek Picks including The Lincoln Lawyer, Squirrel Girl on Webtoon, Iron Lung, and Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival.
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EP. 228 · February 2, 2026 · 00:56:20
Talkin' Wonder Man!
In Episode 228 of True North Nerds, Brent, Ryan, and Gen discuss early episodes of Marvel's Wonder Man, the first look at the live-action Masters of the Universe movie, Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Supergirl, Super Mario Galaxy, Ted Lasso, Sex Criminals, and heartfelt remembrances of Sal Buscema and Catherine O'Hara. The crew also shares Geek Picks including The West Wing, A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping, and Blank Check's Big Trouble in Little China episode.
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EP. 226 · January 5, 2026 · 01:47:55
2025 in Review
Before they go forward, your hosts look back at their favourite pop culture of 2025.
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December 23, 2025 · 00:01:15
True North Nerds 2025 Christmas
Aief Christmas Message from the TNN folks
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EP. 225 · December 8, 2025 · 00:52:36
Christmas Time Mergers
Brent, Kevin and Ryan talk about the news, Christmas stuff and kind of just shoot the poop.
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EP. 224 · November 24, 2025 · 01:13:59
Wicked Awesome
This week, nerd movie and comic news and a review of Wicked for Good
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EP. 223 · November 10, 2025 · 01:10:22
Predator Badlands
This week on True North Nerds, the crew dives into another round of nerd news, pop-culture conversation, and a main review of Predator: Badlands. Expect the usual mix of genre talk, reactions, side discussions, and general chit chat as the hosts break down what worked, what did not, and where this latest Predator entry fits within the larger franchise.
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EP. 222 · October 27, 2025 · 00:56:15
DC Ko'd
This week, the news and DC KO talk
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EP. 221 · October 13, 2025 · 01:18:31
Tron Ares
This week: Brent, Gen and Ryan review Tron Ares.
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EP. 220 · September 29, 2025 · 01:05:44
DeadpoolxBatman and Brent went to AEW All Out
The Boys are on their own this episode, the review Marvel's Deadpool Batman comic and Brent tells us about is night out in Toronto where we went to the AEW PPV ALL OUT!
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September 12, 2025 · 00:02:43
True North Nerds Podcast Update
A quick update on our technical problems with the show. Hopefully you guys get to hear this.
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EP. 219 · September 1, 2025 · 01:03:50
FanExpo talk and we Review Caught Stealing
The Dynamic Duo is back, Brent and Ryan are steering the ship this week. They tell us all about their time at FanExpo Canada 2025 and review the new movie Caught Stealing.
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EP. 218 · August 21, 2025 · 00:59:52
The One About Stuff reload
The One About Stuff Reload: Due to technical difficulties, you may have already gotten this one, sorry about that. This is about news, movies we say and general chit chat.
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August 5, 2025 · 01:28:30
TNN 217
All four of the True North Four saw the Fantastic Four, and they give their thoughts!
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EP. 216 · July 21, 2025 · 01:14:33
Superman!
This week, we discuss James Gunn's Superman... Was it good? Was it bad? Tune in to find out!
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EP. 215 · July 7, 2025 · 00:58:19
Movie talk
We are down one nerd again this week, but Brent, Gen and Ryan are here to talk all things nerdy and talk about some of the newest movies they have seen on the Big Screen
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EP. 214 · June 23, 2025 · 01:11:02
Talking DC Comics
Brent, Ryan and the returning Kevin are here again and are talk all about DC Comics.
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EP. 213 · June 9, 2025 · 00:58:49
Episode 213
This week, Ryan, Gen, and Brent talk news, the re-release of Dogma and Predator Killer of Killers
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EP. 212 · May 27, 2025 · 01:07:39
The whole gang is here
The whole crew is back so its time to sit back and catch up on all the nerdy things they've been watching and reading.
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EP. 211 · May 13, 2025 · 01:00:41
*True North Nerds saw *Thunderbolts
Brent, Gen and Ryan managed to fit a viewing Marvel's *Thunderbolts and are ready to talk all about it.
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EP. 210 · April 27, 2025 · 00:58:59
Ryan and Kevin episode
Kevin is back. Ryan and Kevin talk all kinds of Star Wars news from Star Wars Celebration 2025. Go over the latest trailers and Nerd news, then go over the start of the Season 2 of Andor and give their thought on the latest season of Doctor Who.
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EP. 209 · April 14, 2025 · 01:01:27
Relaxed Fit Episode
This week, the news and general conversation
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EP. 208 · March 31, 2025 · 01:07:33
Marvel Chairs and Icy Stairs
This week, Brent and Ryan talk the big MCU reveal and Daredevil
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EP. 207 · March 16, 2025 · 01:26:21
Dungeons and Daredevil
This week the nerds discuss Kevin's recent trip to the Immersive Dungeons and Dragons Experience, and their thoughts on the first 3 episodes of Daredevil. Plus News and Nerd Picks!
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EP. 206 · March 2, 2025 · 01:24:45
Captain D&D
This week, news, Captain America Brave New World and Dungeons and Dragons Immersive Experience.
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EP. 205 · February 16, 2025 · 01:09:56
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Kevin is back from his Florida vacation and tells the crew all about his fun at Disney World. Also Gen has finally caught up with her viewing of the latest season of Doctor Who and is ready to talk about it.
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EP. 204 · February 4, 2025 · 01:06:47
Favourites of 2024
This week, the gang's all here to chat their favourite things of 2024
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EP. 203 · January 20, 2025 · 01:11:43
The One Without Kevin
This week, the news and general nerd chat
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EP. 202 · January 6, 2025 · 00:38:25
The Making of Special
This week, Brent reflects on the assembly of the Christmas special. A behind the scenes look at the madness.
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December 23, 2024 · 00:49:25
True North Nerds Christmas Special 2024
Merry Christmas! This year, the nerds have gathered all of their podcasting friends and from elsewhere to read the script from 1985's He-Man/She-Ra Christmas Special!
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EP. 201 · December 5, 2024 · 01:03:29
Goonies In Space
Star Wars Skeleton Crew has aired its first 2 episodes and the Nerds have watched. Tune in to hear their thoughts and theories about the show so far. And as always they give out their Geek Picks.
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November 25, 2024 · 01:20:14
TNN 200 Red One is Wicked
The whole gang is together to celebrate our TWO HUNDREDTH Episode! We chat about seeing Red One, the action Santa movie, and Gen and Kevin talk Wicked, the big budget adaptation of Act One of the Broadway hit.
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EP. 199 · November 11, 2024 · 00:50:16
Was it Agatha All Along?
This week, we cover the end of Agatha, the news and a sneak peek at what's coming up for the show at Christmas.
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EP. 198 · October 28, 2024 · 01:00:53
A Bit Of This And A Bit Of That
Ryan and Kevin pull a fresh-from-vacation Brent into this week's episode where they review a bunch of the news out of NYCC and catch up on some of their favourite viewing from the past 2 weeks.
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EP. 042 · October 14, 2024 · 1:23:04
Batman Returns Revisited
Brent, Gen, Ryan, and Kevin dig into Tim Burton's Batman Returns — the gothic sequel that traumatized a generation of 90s kids. Joined by guest Scott Snyder.
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EP. 197 · October 14, 2024 · 01:01:06
Absolute Batman
The Nerds are all hear and have completed their assigned reading. They have all read issue #1 of Absolute Batman and are ready to give their thoughts on this hot new comic book.
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September 30, 2024 · 01:11:55
TNN 196 - It Really WAS Agatha All Along!
The 4 nerds are all back together to discuss the latest pop culture news, and their takes on the first 3 episodes of the new MCU series "Agatha All Along"
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EP. 195 · September 16, 2024 · 00:57:21
News and small talk
This week, a bit of news and just some general nerdy small talk
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EP. 194 · September 2, 2024 · 01:20:10
FanExpo Canada 2024 Recap
Brent and Ryan are back from some fun times at FanExpo Canada and are here to tell you and Kevin all about it. The boys do a little comic talk and as always the news.
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EP. 193 · August 19, 2024 · 01:21:51
D23 News-apalooza
All FOUR of the nerds are gathered to talk all the news that came from the D23 Convention - tv, animation, movies and theme parks. A brief discussion of Batman: Caped Crusader on Amazon Prime, and Geek Picks! What more could you want?
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Dungeon Crawler Carl
Matt Dinniman
"Gen echoes Kevin's earlier recommendation for Dungeon Crawler Carl and praises the Audible performance, particularly the range of voices in the audiobook. "
- TV
Young Sherlock
Guy Ritchie
"Gen recommends the Prime Video series about a young Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty, praising the cast, their competitive friendship, and the show's Guy Ritchie-style energy. "
- Book
The Frozen River
Ariel Lawhon
"Gen recommends this historical murder mystery inspired by eighteenth-century midwife Martha Ballard, praising its narration, layered investigation, and depiction of a small community hiding dangerous secrets. "
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The Legend of Vox Machina, Season 4
Critical Role and Prime Video
"Gen recommends season 4 of The Legend of Vox Machina, enjoying the continuing story and the small connective tissue with Mighty Nein and the larger Critical Role world. "
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The Magician of Tiger Castle
Louis Sachar
"Gen recommends Louis Sachar's The Magician of Tiger Castle as a short, interesting fantasy about a magician, a princess, a kingdom, and a mystery stretching from the 1500s to the present. "
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Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney; based on the novels by Rachel Reid
"Gen recommends Heated Rivalry as an emotional hockey romance series that does not require deep hockey knowledge, while noting its focus on closeted players, rival teams, and relationship drama. "
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The Sheep Detectives
Kyle Balda; based on Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann
"Gen recommends The Sheep Detectives as a cozy, funny, and heartwarming sheep-led mystery movie adapted from Three Bags Full, especially while it is still playing on the big screen. "
- Comic
Absolute Wonder Woman: The Last Amazon
Kelly Thompson & Hayden Sherman
"Gen recommends this reimagined origin story where Diana is raised in hell by the witch Circe rather than the Amazons. She praises the inclusion of darker mythology, the skeleton Pegasus, and the unique artwork, suggesting it is a great read even for those who are not typical Wonder Woman fans. "
- Book
Shield of Sparrows
Devney Perry
"Gen recommends the romantasy novel Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry. "
- Movie
Bugonia
Yorgos Lanthimos
"Gen recommends Bugonia, praising the Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons film as a thought-provoking conspiracy thriller that keeps viewers guessing. "
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The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
Ryan North and Erica Henderson
"Gen recommends reading The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl on Webtoon, noting that it is a convenient way to revisit or discover Squirrel Girl's solo adventures. "
- Book
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
Sangu Mandanna
"Gen recommends the cozy fantasy novel A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping, describing it as a sweet magical romance about a witch trying to regain her powers while running a magical inn. "
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The Penguin
HBO
"Lauren LeFranc made a Scorsese movie for television."