Episodes
This week our Guest is Ted Lasso Executive Producer & WandaVision Writer Chuck Hayward. Chuck joins us to talk about his new movie "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead", which is actually a cool remake of the 80's Cult Classic. We also discuss what Gen Y kids are looking for in new movies. Which actually kicks off another conversation with D-Squared and DJ. In Top Nerd News we have the Tyson Vs. Paul Netflix debacle, the Final Captain America trailer, some Green Lantern updates, and we...
Published 11/18/24
This week our Special Guest is non other than Star Trek TNG star, and now Game Show Host LeVar Burton. LeVar talks about his new gig Hosting Trivial Pursuit on Thursdays at 8pm CT on The CW. Later D aska LeVar if he's heard of the word Ambigram, as well as his friendship with Mr. Rogers. Later we are visited by Collectorand Author Ryan Cohn and his wife Regina Rossi. They're here to talk about their new book "The Witch's Door" which is out now on Amazon. The Witch's Door is part...
Published 10/14/24
The Week in Geek Presents : Comedian Lauren Lapkus
SAG Award winner for "Orange is the New Black" Lauren Lapkus joins the show to talk about her new podcast "Haunting" Lauren plays a dead Influencer named Tereza who is trying to get into Heaven. Each week she presents Actual Haunting stories from the actual people who experienced the hauntings. She couches them in humor to add a little levity to some downright scary stories.Later Lauren and D-Squared talk about her many Voice Acting credits,...
Published 10/12/24
WWE & UFC Champ Ronda Rousey joins the show to talk about her new Graphic Novel "Expecting the Unexpected" She talks about bringing the action to life with artist Mike Deodato, and making the fights look real.Later we talk about her thoughts on Gina Carano,
Live in the studio is Anime Conclave Show Organizer Lucy Ferry to talk about the 1st Annual Anime Conclave on September 14th & 15th at the Sheraton in Metairie on Galleria Blvd. For more info and tickets go to...
Published 08/27/24
What do Kraven, The Crow, and Borderlands all have in common? Well, it should be fairly easy to guess. But D-Squared and the guys discuss the massive amount of Gore and Carnage they've added to Kraven and The Crow trailers in a hope to....uhm. We're not sure what they hope to gain by adding more blood. Alien : Romulus has done very well in theaters, and D-Squared gives a spoiler free review on this kicka$$ flick. Later poor Skungy bemoans the loss of his favorite show in Disney...The Muppets...
Published 08/24/24
The Week in Geek PRESENTS Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba joins the show to discuss his latest movie ANGELS FALLEN: WARRIORS OF PEACE
Cuba and D-Squared also discuss his Faith, and his time spent here in New Orleans filming his movie "Bayou Caviar" Finally we close out with "Boyz N the Hood"
All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in...
Published 08/13/24
The Week in Geek Recaps All the Big News from Disney's D23 Conference. Pixar teases us with Incredibles 3 and Toy Story 5. Then Skungy gets really upset about the new Snow White trailer and it's lack of actual dwarves. Then we get into the Star Wars reveals, with the Mandalorian & Grogu trailer, the Andor series update, and the Goonies....whoops, Skeleton Crew trailer. We wrap it all up with Daredevil and Fantastic Four talk, and some Olympic Closing Ceremonies.
All that and more on The...
Published 08/12/24
The Week in Geek PRESENTS Weird Al Yankovic
Al is out promoting his newest song POLKA MANIA!!! D-Squared and Al discuss who is on the new track, and who he wanted but didn't get. Also we talk about the Bathroom where he recorded "My Bologna" as well as Mosh Pitting to "Alternative Polka"!!!
All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The...
Published 08/11/24
Mac Nirandorn, Gaming Mogul, Owner of Go4Games and all around great guy invites D-Squared into the Go4 Dungeons to talk about his new Initiative...Locals Supporting Locals. Mac and D2 discuss this weeks spotlighted business "Dat Dog" on Frenchman in the French Quarter. The guys also talk about all the cool things Mac has going on at the store and other random thoughts.
In Top Nerd News the big story is Disney buying into Epic Games and Fortnite for a whopping 1.5 Billion dollars.Will that...
Published 02/12/24
Comedian & "Scream" Star Jamie Kennedy joins the show to talk about his new flcik "Don't Suck". D-Squared and Jamie talk about this "sneaky good" movie that is now available to stream or download for a steal of a deal at $3.99 Then D2 pitches Jamie an idea for a Sequel to "Kickin' it Old School".
In Top Nerd News D2 and DJ pitch ideas for an entire season for the rumored "Star Wars - What If" Series....let's just say it goes exactly where you think it would and more. Then they speculate...
Published 01/22/24
Frank Grill from "The Purge" Franchise, Marvel's Crossbones Actor, and Veteran Action Star joins the show to talk about his latest project "THE RESURRECTION OF CHARLES MANSON" with his son Remy Grillo. This is Remy's Directorial debut and first of possibly many collaborations with his father. We talk about the how the California deserts inspired this movie, what Frank thinks that his son considers him a possible Cult Leader, and more. We also dip into the archives from a previous interview...
Published 01/16/24
Rachel Pizzolato is back in studio to talk about her latest project...the movie "ROUND THE DECAY" and we are also joined by the Director of that film Adam Newman from Dreamscape Productions. We discuss his earlier work EVERWINTER NIGHT as well as his New Hampshire roots, and his film making journey. We open the show with some Top Nerd News about the Mandalorian & Grogu coming to the Big Screen, Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon and it's orgy of images and aliens that no one asked for. We wrap up...
Published 01/15/24
Who's Hotta than Top Dolla!!!! The WWE's Hit Row is Live in Studio to talk about Smackdown Tonight in the SKC.
Top Dolla, B-Fab and Ashante "THEE" Adonis
Published 07/28/23
Skungy is Back?!?! In Top Nerd News, we talk about The Little Mermaid tail slapping The Flash and Indiana Jones in the Box Office. Kevin Smith agrees with D-Squared about the price of movie going. DJ shares his thoughts on the Downfall of Disney movies with their live action adaptations, and the Toy industry being the biggest indicator of said downfall.Skungy's Pick of the Week is Street Fighter 6 and now you too can be Seth Rogan dressed as Colonel Sanders kicking Ryu and Kens butts....
Published 07/15/23
Super Villain, Actor and now Game Show Host Tom Cavanagh..The Reverse Flash from the CW Series stops by to discuss his new gig as a Game Show Host on The Game Sow Network's new show "Hey Yahoo!" We talk about the 10 thousand dollar grand prize on the show, and some new game show twists. Later D2 tells Tom that he doesn't like his Spin Off pitch for a Reverse Flash series...but instead pitches him something else. "Hey Yahoo" can be seen on GSN Weeknights at 7pm Central Time.
Actor and Director...
Published 06/29/23
Summer Blockbusters are in Theaters, and so are Audiences! This weekend Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse premired and pulled in huge numbers. Add to that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 The Little Mermaid, Fast & Furious X, and it adds up to huge lines to the bathroom.
In Top Nerd News we talk about the new TMNT Mutant Mayhem trailer, and how it just may be the best new TMNT movie in years. Transformers : Rise of the Beasts shared a video from Peter Cullen the Voice of Optimus Prime,...
Published 06/05/23
In Top Nerd News we cover James Gunn's reaction to possible "Superman Legacy" casting rumors being leaked. Then we fan cast the movie with basically the entire cast of "Cobra Kai". Harrison Ford gets a standong ovation at the Cannes Film Festival after his premiere of "Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny". Also in the headlines are Jonathan Majors & Loki 2 premire date, "The Creator" movie trailer, and the striking WGA Writers have started a You Tube Channel to scratch the itch of...
Published 05/22/23
The One and Only Castiel aka Misha Collins is our guest. He's out promoting his new series on the CW "Gotham Knights"which airs every Tuesday night. He plays Harvey Dent and gets to play out Harvey's descent into madness. We swap funny stories about Tommy Lee Jones turn as Two-Face, and discuss which episode it was that I no longer saw him as "Cass".
Dan DiDio former Publisher of DC Comics during the New 52 run and more. He has a new novel out entitled "Hide or Seek: The Superpower Protection...
Published 05/22/23
SAG Award Winning Actor Jared Harris from Mad Men, Chernobyl & Resident Evil joins the show to talk about his new Documentary "The Ghost of Richard Harris" which comes out May 9th on Brit Box. Dave and Jared discuss how Richard Harris was such an amazing self promoter that was ahead of his time. Dave (as usual) steps into it when he tells Jared that his father's #1 Hit "McArthur Park" is god awful. But he bounces back when asks about his fathers turn as Professor Dumbledore .on the red...
Published 05/08/23
This week we were Live in Lake Charles at CyphaCon! Our Thanks to all the Staff, Volunteers, and of course Garrett Manuel for an amazing event and weekend!
While at CyphaCon we got a chance to sit down with our extended Con Family and talk about the things that make going to conventions a Blast, and that's FAN GROUPS! First out the gate we chat with Jon Russo from Zero-G Love : A Macross Fan Group. We talk about his passion for Macross, and dig into the History of Macross and Robotech, and...
Published 04/03/23
The one and only ICE Mutha F***in T chops it up with D-Squared this week about his new Podcast on iHeart Radio "The Daily Game with Ice T". They talk about the Jewels he's dropping each day, and how they reflect on who he is and where he comes from. We evan talk about him playing a Kangaroo in the movie "Tank Girl" and his colab with Slayer for the Judgment Night Soundtrack.
We're also joined by artist and creative "True" who is the creator of "Blerdfest" happening this weekend Saturday April...
Published 03/31/23
Who ya gonna call? The LA Ghostbusters! Deuce Gaspard & Lindsey Luquette of the local Ghostbusters fan group are live in studio to talk about what it takes to be a Ghostbuster. They also talk about their next event marching in the Chewbacchus Parade, and many others, as well as their incredible work with the American Cancer Society, Special Olympics, Childrens Hospital, and so many more great causes. If you want to find out if you have what it takes to be a member, or if you want to book...
Published 01/24/23
Dungeons & Dragons has had the Open Gaming License as an Industry Standard for 2 decades. In a "shocking twist" a Corporation has decided that they no longer want to share their creation and let others profit from their work. Needless to say, many fans are upset and have cancelled their D&D Beyond subscription accounts to show their displeasure. But what is it that they are truly upset about?
Later we talk about some of the latest trailers that dropped, like "Renfield" and "Ant-Man...
Published 01/18/23
Scientist, Actress, International Model, Gymnast, Patent-Pending Inventor Rachel Pizzolato is Back in Studio again! We talk about an amazingly successful FAN EXPO in New Orleans this weekend. Rachel talks about her time on stage moderating panels with Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, and Dean Devlin. We also discuss her upcoming work in movies, television, and her next job as a "Guess" Model. In Top Nerd News we talk about a couple of movies that may or may not be worth watching. Also, what do...
Published 01/09/23