Nerds with Mics

• Ep.180 – Level Up or Meh?

  Episode Notes This week on Nerds with Mics, the crew dives into what they’ve been geeking out on lately! Travis wraps up The Last of Us finale, checks out Duster, Fountain of Youth, Bob’s Burgers, and gets hands-on with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Jarred is deep into Siege, League, Expedition 33, and is perfecting his flight setup—plus, some classic DOOM action. Justin finishes TLOU and The Rehearsal, explores The Studio finale, swings for the fences in MLB The Show, and takes on The Precinct. In gaming news, Justin breaks down Mindseye—the futuristic GTA-like from ex-Rockstar dev Leslie Benzies, dropping June 10th. Will you try it, or just wait for GTA 6? Jarred teases the upcoming Xbox Showcase on June 8th, promising big Game Pass reveals! Plus, what are the guys looking forward to next week? From vacations to new tech, hear what’s got them hyped. 🎧 Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and all things nerdy! Hashtags to join the convo: NerdsWithMics #PodcastLife #GamingPodcast #PopCulture #XboxShowcase #Mindseye #GTA6 #GamePass #TLOU #WeeklyNerd #PodcasterThoughts #PodcastCommunity Drop your thoughts on Mindseye or what you’re playing this week below! 👇 Find out more at https://nerds-with-mics.pinecast.co

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• Ep.179 – AI Darth Vader, $80 Borderlands, & The Return of Sawyer!

  Episode Notes We’re back with a jam-packed episode of Nerds With Mics as Travis, Justin, and Jarred catch up on what they’ve been watching, playing, and nerding out over — from Wind Waker and Spider-Man on Disney+ to The Rehearsal, The Last of Us, and even a King’s Island adventure. 🎢🎮 🎬 Hot Topics This Week: SAG-AFTRA vs. AI Darth Vader: Why the union is pushing back on AI usage in Fortnite 🎮 Borderlands 4 drama: Is $80 the new norm? Randy Pitchford’s comments spark backlash 🧟 TLOU will need 4 seasons?! Craig Mazin confirms what fans have speculated 🪙 PlayStation Stars is shutting down — here’s what you need to know 🚗 Duster debuts on Max! Josh Holloway’s big return in a 1970s crime thriller by J.J. Abrams Plus: We talk Expedition 33, the surprising $50 price for the new Mafia game, and whether nostalgia is fueling smart casting in Hollywood. 🔥 Whether you’re a gamer, movie buff, or just here for the banter — this one’s for you! 👉 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! NerdsWithMics #Podcast #TheLastOfUs #Borderlands4 #SpiderMan #DusterOnMax #JoshHolloway #SAGAftra #GamingNews #PopCulturePodcast #PlayStation #VideoGames #NerdCulture #Expedition33 #Nintendo #Movies #Fortnite #AI #LostTVShow #JJABRAMS #MafiaGame 🎮🎧🍿 Find out more at https://nerds-with-mics.pinecast.co

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• Ep.178 – Office Spinoff, Fallout Teasers, and Nintendo Controversy!

  Episode Notes This week on Nerds With Mics, we’re diving into the biggest news across TV, gaming, and more! 🎮📺🕹️ 🗞️ The Office is getting a spinoff! NBC announces The Paper 🧻—landing on Peacock this September, and yes, Oscar is back! 👨‍💼 ☢️ Fallout Season 2 is coming December 2025, and it’s already locked in for Season 3! 💥 Wasteland fans, rejoice! 🔫📺 🕷️ First official look at Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man Noir is here, and it’s everything you’d expect. 🕸️ Coming to Amazon Prime in 2026! 🚨 Nintendo’s new EULA gives them the power to brick your console if you mod or extract ROMs 😳💣. We break down what this means for ownership vs. licensing and how laws differ in the U.S. and Europe. 🎖️ Battlefield 6’s campaign draws inspiration from the Civil War—with ordinary people thrown into chaos. 🇺🇸💥 🕶️ Rumors swirl about GTA IV and Max Payne 3 getting current-gen ports—nostalgia incoming! 💿🔥 🎧 Hit play now for all this and more, and don’t forget to tell us what YOU think about Nintendo’s controversial move. 👀👇 Fallout #NintendoSwitch2 #TheOffice #SpiderManNoir #Battlefield6 #GTAIV #MaxPayne3 #GamingNews #PopCulture #NerdsWithMics 🎮🎙️ Find out more at https://nerds-with-mics.pinecast.co

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• Ep.177 – Baldur’s Gate 3’s Final Update, Mario Kart Direct, & and New Star Wars Game

  Episode Notes In this week’s episode, Travis covers all the big announcements shaking up the gaming world: 🧙‍♂️ Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 is LIVE – and it’s massive! We’re talking new subclasses like the Drunken Master Monk and Hexblade Warlock, long-awaited cross-play, and an all-new photo mode to capture those cinematic moments. 📸🔥 🏁 Mario Kart World Direct hits on April 17, 2025! Nintendo’s dropping 15 minutes of high-speed info about Mario Kart World for the Switch 2 – and we’re ready to drift into the details. 🚗💨 🌌 Star Wars: Zero Company Announced! Respawn and Bit Reactor are teaming up for a turn-based, single-player Star Wars strategy game. It’s called Zero Company and features a diverse cast, strategic gameplay, and possibly some Mandalorian action. More will be revealed at Star Wars Celebration Japan on April 19. 👽✨ 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: What subclass are you playing in Baldur’s Gate 3? Are you hyped for Mario Kart on Switch 2? Think Zero Company will hit the mark? 👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and 🗣️ Share with your fellow nerds! 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts! Find out more at https://nerds-with-mics.pinecast.co

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• Ep.176 – Zelda Goes Hollywood, Minecraft Breaks Records, & Switch 2 Hits a Wall

  Episode Notes 🚨 Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders due to possible 24% tariffs 😬 🎬 Minecraft Movie SMASHES records, beating Mario at the box office 💣 🗡️ Live-action Zelda movie coming March 2027! Are we hype or nervous? 👀 Plus… 🎮 What we’re watching & playing: AC Shadows, POE, Siege, Split Fiction, The Rookie & more! 👂 Listen now & sound off: What do YOU want from the Zelda movie? Could tariffs change how games launch?? 👇 ZeldaMovie #MinecraftMovie #NintendoSwitch2 #TariffTalk #GamerNews #AssassinsCreedShadows #TheRookie #PathOfExile #NerdCulture #GamingPodcast #NerdsWithMics #Switch2 #GamersUnite 🎧🕹️ Find out more at https://nerds-with-mics.pinecast.co

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