Reel Film Nerds Podcast

Episode #486: Super Troopers 3

By Matt on Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Who wants a mustache ride? That’s right, listeners, the Troopers that are super are back! The team over at Broken Lizard hit the theaters this week with Super Troopers 3 starring Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske. Off the wall topics include electric cars, crowd sourcing, and Mike swallows a Creami?

Next week Ma, Mike, and Matt check out the latest survival thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, The End of Oak Street.

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Super Troopers 3

Director: Jay Chandrasekhar

Writers: Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske

Stars: Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske

Release Date: August 7, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

When Farva’s over-the-top Indian engagement to Thorny’s sister spirals into chaos, the Super Troopers must navigate Thorny’s schemes to break up the relationship, all while trying to bring down a pernicious new drug ring.

Watch the Super Troopers 3 trailer below.

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Episode #485: Spider-Man: Brand New Day

By Matt on Wednesday, August 5, 2026

With great power comes great nerderinos. For this week’s movie chat Ma, Mike, and Matt talk about their favorite thing in the world, Spider-Man and his latest film Spider-Man: Brand New Day starring Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal, Zendaya, and Sadie Sink. Not Marvel Cinematic Universe topics include Barbie 2 salaries, AI actors, and are people coming back to the theaters?

For our next incredible podcast we hit the theaters again to check out one of the best slapstick movie franchises, Super Troopers 3 starring Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

Writers: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Stan Lee, and Steve Ditko

Stars: Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal, Zendaya, and Sadie Sink

Release Date: July 31, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

A forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change and a powerful new enemy emerges.

Watch the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer below.

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Episode #484: The Long Walk

By Matt on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Hey there, ya you, hi and welcome to our little show. This week we had a heck of a change in plans, kinda. Matt and Mike do chat about Motor City but not until the end of the pod. Ma did not get Motor City in the hood of SV so we changed the film to a thriller we missed last year, The Long Walk. Written by Stephen King and starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, and Mark Hamill. Extra special topics include Taco Bell, an amazing Blu-ray giveaway, and Philmont Scout Ranch.

Next week we head back to the theaters to watch the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day starring Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal, Zendaya, and Sadie Sink.

The Long Walk

Director: Francis Lawrence

Writers: JT Mollner and Stephen King

Stars: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, and Mark Hamill

Release Date: September 12, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

A group of teenage boys compete in an annual contest known as “The Long Walk,” in which they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot.

Watch The Long Walk trailer below.

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Episode #483: The Odyssey (2026)

By Matt on Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Are you ready to watch one of the first ever recorded stories in history on the big screen? Great, so are we! This pod Ma, Matt, and Mike discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya. Extra topics include Reel Book Nerds?, controversies, and a great giveaway for you!

For the next riveting edition of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast we check out a film in Mike’s favorite genre, REVENGE! Motor City stars Alan Ritchson, Ben Foster, Shailene Woodley, and Ben McKenzie.

The Odyssey (2026)

Director: Christopher Nolan

Writers: Christopher Nolan and Homer

Stars: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and John Leguizamo

Release Date: July 17, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.

Watch The Odyssey (2026) trailer below.

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Episode #482: Moana (2026)

By Matt on Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Finally it is at an end, for now. This week Matt, Mike, and Ma review the last kids film for a while, Moana (2026) starring Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, and Frankie Adams. Additional topics include Hawaii chickens, pool parties, and another Disney money grab.

Next pod we hit the theaters to check out a film that is already super controversial without anyone even seeing it yet! We will watch Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya.