The Fandalorians: Teachers by Day, Nerds by Night

The Fandalorians are back, and this week we’re diving into the first three episodes of Lanterns. We break down our early thoughts on Hal Jordan and John Stewart, the mystery surrounding the Manhunter, the strange clues the series is already dropping, and where we think the story could be heading.
We also get into John’s parents, that very persistent bird, the show’s darker tone, and the big questions that still have us guessing after three episodes.
Teachers by Day, Nerds by Night, and this week, we’ve got a lot of questions.

(16:34) The Manhunter Mystery
(18:49) Hal Jordan Without the Ring
(20:28) The Ring Is Gone… So Why Is the Bird Still Flying?
(22:20) Green Lantern 101: The Mr. G Experience
(23:54) What We Need Before the Finale
(25:25) Tangent Alert: Wait… Two Batmen?
(29:14) Is Lanterns Building the Bigger DC Universe?

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Join us as Mr. Richardson and Mr. G revisit three incredible worlds and find something completely different waiting in each one.
Batman: Caped Crusader finally makes Gotham feel like a city you’d be absolutely terrified to live in, with a darker tone that makes it clear this Batman isn’t for kids. Star Wars: The Ninth Jedi proves there are still great stories to tell in a galaxy far, far away without leaning on the Skywalker Saga. And Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender gives us the pure fun of catching up with Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, and the rest of the gang now that they’re all grown up.
So grab your cape, fire up the lightsaber, master an element or two, and join us because class is back in session.

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Welcome back, class!

On this week’s episode of The Fandalorians, Mr. McDonald takes over as game show host for Prime or Prank, where Mr. Richardson and Brynn must decide which ridiculous-sounding shows are real Amazon Prime titles and which ones are completely made up.

Along the way, we test our streaming knowledge, question who greenlights some of this stuff, and prove that sometimes the fake titles sound more believable than the real ones. Grab your buzzer, trust no title, and remember: on Amazon Prime, anything is possible… unfortunately.

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🦸‍♂️ Comic Fans Unite!
On Long Island? Visit Red Shirt Comics in downtown Port Jeff—the official comic shop of The Fandalorians! Not local? Support your hometown shop! 📚💥 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ redshirtcomics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📸 Say Cheese with LJ Photography!
From engagements to family portraits, LJ Photography captures life’s best moments—based right here on Long Island. 💍🎓✨ 📲. Mention the Fandalorians and save a few dollars.
Follow them:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @LJ_photographyli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎉 Kanopy King Party Rentals!
Backyard bashes, weddings, sweet sixteens—you name it, they’ve got it. Custom vibes, stress-free setup, and bounce castles galore. 👑🎈 👉 Rule the party with Kanopy King! Mention the Fandalorians for a discount. www.Kanopyking.net

🍷 SaltbirdCellars.com
A Chronicle Wines label based on Peconic Lane in Peconic New York. Long Island roots. Podcast approved pours. Mention the fandalorians for a free tasting.

On today’s episode, EA Sports reminds everyone that buying the game is apparently just the entrance fee. We’re talking microtransactions, $70 games that still want more money, and why leveling up now feels less like earning XP and more like being shaken down by a digital vending machine.
Then we get into the possible end of physical PlayStation discs and what an all-digital future means for gamers who like collecting, sharing, trading, or simply owning the thing they paid for. Are discs becoming the new VHS tape, or are we about to lose something that actually matters?
And finally, we debut our brand-new segment: Red Pen Rant. This is where we take the pop culture nonsense that has been bothering us, mark it up like a poorly written essay, and write one simple note at the top: “See me after class.”

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🦸‍♂️ Comic Fans Unite!
On Long Island? Visit Red Shirt Comics in downtown Port Jeff—the official comic shop of The Fandalorians! Not local? Support your hometown shop! 📚💥 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ redshirtcomics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📸 Say Cheese with LJ Photography!
From engagements to family portraits, LJ Photography captures life’s best moments—based right here on Long Island. 💍🎓✨ 📲. Mention the Fandalorians and save a few dollars.
Follow them:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @LJ_photographyli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎉 Kanopy King Party Rentals!
Backyard bashes, weddings, sweet sixteens—you name it, they’ve got it. Custom vibes, stress-free setup, and bounce castles galore. 👑🎈 👉 Rule the party with Kanopy King! Mention the Fandalorians for a discount. www.Kanopyking.net

🍷 SaltbirdCellars.com
A Chronicle Wines label based on Peconic Lane in Peconic New York. Long Island roots. Podcast approved pours. Mention the fandalorians for a free tasting.

Class is back in session, and today’s lesson plan is a mess in the best possible way. First, we take attendance at Supergirl’s box office and discover far too many empty seats (3:19). Then, we hand X-Men ’97 Season 2 a glowing report card for once again understanding the assignment better than most of Hollywood (10:36). Finally, we discuss this current run of must-see television, which has somehow turned relaxing after work into a second full-time job (20:54).

(0:00) Homeroom
(3:19) Supergirl's Empty Classroom
(10:36) Teacher's Pet: X Men '97
(20:54) Too Much Extra Credit
(24:30) Post Credit Scene

👕 Grab Some Merch! Hit up our TeePublic store
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All proceeds go to 💛 Laney’s Legacy of Hope—helping families facing pediatric cancer. 100% goes to the cause! 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LaneysLegacyOfHope.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🦸‍♂️ Comic Fans Unite!
On Long Island? Visit Red Shirt Comics in downtown Port Jeff—the official comic shop of The Fandalorians! Not local? Support your hometown shop! 📚💥 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ redshirtcomics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📸 Say Cheese with LJ Photography!
From engagements to family portraits, LJ Photography captures life’s best moments—based right here on Long Island. 💍🎓✨ 📲. Mention the Fandalorians and save a few dollars.
Follow them:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @LJ_photographyli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎉 Kanopy King Party Rentals!
Backyard bashes, weddings, sweet sixteens—you name it, they’ve got it. Custom vibes, stress-free setup, and bounce castles galore. 👑🎈 👉 Rule the party with Kanopy King! Mention the Fandalorians for a discount. www.Kanopyking.net

🍷 SaltbirdCellars.com
A Chronicle Wines label based on Peconic Lane in Peconic New York. Long Island roots. Podcast approved pours. Mention the fandalorians for a free tasting.