Punishing the Competition: Spidey’s Record-Slinging Debut

Mando and Grogu + Tremendicon and Gary is the Flash

This week on the show, we’re unpacking a massive haul of nerd culture news! Comics: Jonathan Hickman is launching a dark "Midnight Universe" at Marvel, Kevin Smith teams up Spidey and Hulk, Absolute Green Arrow #1 brings a brutal psychological thriller edge, and Absolute Batman drops giant robot suits into the mix. Movies & TV: We review Mortal Kombat II (spoiler: it’s incredibly fun and actually has a tournament!). We also tackle the critic reviews for The Mandalorian & Grogu ahead of seeing it tomorrow, lose our minds over the dark buddy-cop Lanterns trailer, look ahead to Spider-Man Noir, and discuss the trouble brewing over at Crunchyroll. Gaming: Price cuts for Xbox Game Pass, price hikes for PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo’s fascinating strategy to raise Switch 2 hardware prices while cutting digital and physical game costs. Plus, we’ve got your weekly dose of Comic Con Tales, a dive into the Ozark Oddities Cryptid Tales, and some fresh announcements you won't want to miss! That brings this quest to an end! Keep your controllers charged, your comics bagged, and your fandom strong! #MortalKombat2 #MandoAndGrogu #MarvelComics #AbsoluteBatman #GreenLanternLanterns #Switch2 #XboxGame Pass #PlayStation #OzarkCryptids #MidMONerdShow

May the Force be with Me You

Welcome back to The MidMO Nerd Show! We’re kicking off May with a slightly garbled Star Wars greeting and a massive breakdown of everything hitting your screens, consoles, and tabletops. This week, we're heavy on the Mando and Grogu hype as we gear up for their big-screen debut. Movies & TV: We’re diving deep into the latest Mando and Grogu trailer. We’ve already secured the tickets and are ready for the BK collab! Plus, our thoughts on the Invincible Season 4 finale and why we're actually happy The Boys is coming to a close with Season 5. The Comics Corner: Discussing the return of Mark Spector in Moon Knight and the looming threat of Bushman. We also recap the Power Rangers universe, from Trini's leadership to the "Lost" Green Ranger , and explore the underworld of Janix in Shadow of Maul. Video Game May-hem: A massive month for gamers! We discuss Forza Horizon 6 heading to Japan , the new Yoshi and the Mysterious Book , and the highly anticipated Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 bundle. Tabletop Tales: It's the end of an era as the Lifeblood campaign concludes after 105 sessions. Andrew starts brainstorming a new Homebrew "Wasteland". Gary has some new tales from his shop DnD game, dragons are making an appearance. Also, new Magic set with an evil magic school?!? Community & Events: Local updates on Free Comic Book Day , Tremendicon , and a not so spooky dive into Ozark Oddities. And much more on this weeks episode, Stay Nerdy MidMO!!! #MidMONerdShow #MandoAndGrogu #StarWars #TheBoys #Invincible #MoonKnight #ForzaHorizon6 #Warhammer40k #cEDH #OzarkOddities #PowerRangers #SpiderManNoir

The Waynesville Wormhole to CinemaCon

Buckle up for a massive episode of The MidMO Nerd Show as Andrew, Gary, and Mat dive into the absolute chaos that was CinemaCon 2026! From the shocking return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday to a first look at the AT-AT chase in The Mandalorian and Grogu, the silver screen is looking stacked for the next two years. We’re also heading into the long boxes to discuss the wild twists in MMPR/TMNT 3, where Master Splinter makes his debut as the White Tiger Ranger , and April O’Neil becomes an avatar for Mothra in the Godzilla/TMNT crossover. Plus, we break down the heartbreaking end of an era in the Ultimate Universe. On the tabletop side, we look at the 2024 D&D rulebook's shift toward "Romantasy" and the return of Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. We also check in on Project Helix, Microsoft's newly unveiled "hybrid system" that aims to merge the Xbox and Windows 11 experience. To wrap things up, we share some stories from Missouri Comic Con and look at some local Ozark Oddities. You won't want to miss this one! #MidMONerdShow #AvengersDoomsday #CinemaCon2026 #DungeonsAndDragons #TMNT #Marvel #GamingNews #MissouriNerd #RobertDowneyJr #StarWars

Missouri Comic Con Bound! + Invincible, Supergirl, & The Ozark Ghost Light?

The adults are out of the room! With Gary away this week, Mat and Andrew are officially unsupervised and taking the Mid MO Nerd Show into deep-dive territory. We’re breaking down the latest news from Hell’s Kitchen to Vought International as we discuss Daredevil: Born Again, the future of Supergirl, and the visceral world of Invincible and The Boys. Heading to Springfield, MO this weekend? We’ve got the full preview for Missouri Comic Con! From guest lists to floor strategy, we’ll get you ready for the biggest nerd event in the Ozarks. Plus, we take a detour into the eerie side of the Show-Me State to talk Missouri Cryptids. Is the Joplin Ghost Light real, or just a reflection of the moon? In this episode: * Daredevil & Supergirl: The state of the MCU and DCU. * Invincible & The Boys: Why we love "Super-Powered" carnage. * Missouri Comic Con Preview: Everything you need to know for Springfield this weekend. * Local Legends: Deep diving into Missouri’s most famous cryptids. Support the Show:If you enjoyed the chaos, make sure to Subscribe on YouTube and Follow us on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts! Ratings and reviews help us grow the nerd family here in Mid-Missouri. #MidMONerdShow #MissouriComicCon #SpringfieldMO #Daredevil #TheBoys #Invincible #Supergirl #MissouriCryptids #NerdPodcast #PopCultureNews #Momo #OzarkHowler

Punishing the Competition: Spidey’s Record-Slinging Debut

Spider-Man just shattered the internet, but Nintendo is hitting the brakes! 🕸️📉 In this episode of the Mid MO Nerd Show, Mat, Gary, and Andrew dive into a week that shifted the entire nerd landscape. We start with the record-breaking teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which didn’t just swing—it soared to a mind-blowing 1.1 billion views in its first four days. We’re breaking down Tom Holland’s confirmation of Jon Bernthal’s Punisher appearing in the film and what their "odd-couple" dynamic means for the MCU. But it’s not all heroics... we’re also discussing the "Hardware Crisis" at Nintendo. With production for the Switch 2 being slashed by 33%, we ask the tough questions: Is the $450 price tag too high? And where are the "killer apps" for 2026? Also in this episode: * 🏆 The 2026 Oscars Recap: Conan O'Brien hosted, but Ryan Coogler’s vampire epic Sinners and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein took home the gold. We discuss Michael B. Jordan’s historic win! * 🎨 RIP Sam Kieth: Remembering the visionary creator of The Maxx and his surreal legacy in comics. * 🎲 Tabletop News: Warhammer 40K brings back Sebastian Yarrick, and we look at WotC’s 2026 D&D roadmap. #SpiderManBrandNewDay #MCU #NintendoSwitch2 #Oscars2026 #ChainsawMan #MidMONerdShow #Punisher #MarvelNews