The Mandalorian is only three episodes in but by some metrics is already more popular than Stranger Things, proving the force is strong even in a story with no jedi. This week Newshub's own jedi master and Entertainment Editor Kate Rodger joins

#33 We watch the Watchmen

Nov 15th, 2019 43m 19s

This week the nerds offer their hottest takes on Watchmen, the Mandalorian and His Dark Materials while Finn finally gets his chance to weigh in on Death Stranding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener

Bonus Level: The cast of Doctor Sleep

Nov 9th, 2019 15m 28s

In this special bonus level of NerdPLUS, Finn talks to the cast of Doctor Sleep, including Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson and Director Mike Flanagan about the challenge of following up such an iconic piece of cinema.See omnystudio.com/listener

#32 Blizzcon 2019 and Dr Sleep/Death Stranding review

Nov 8th, 2019 47m 24s

This week Finn unpacks everything he saw on his trip to LA, including all the highlights of Blizzcon and interviewing the cast of Doctor Sleep. We round out the show with Daniel Rutledge and Jordan Tini sharing their somewhat mixed feelings on

BONUS LEVEL: Jo-Jo Rabbit spoiler-cast

Oct 26th, 2019 36m 31s

The latest from Taika Waititi is marketed as a film that 'goes to war on hate' but is it another irreverent masterpiece or disjointed mess? This week Newshub Verticals Editor Daniel Rutledge and Digital Producer Sophie Bateman join Finn to disc

#31 Zombieland: Double Crap

Oct 18th, 2019 50m 38s

This week freelance gaming journalist Oskar Howell joins Finn and Jordan to break down everything he saw at PAX but not before Finn shares his thoughts on the sequel to Zombieland. Spoiler alert, he was less than impressed.See omnystudio.com/li

#30 Playstation 5 hype-train, now with genuine ray tracing

Oct 12th, 2019 41m 8s

This week Newshub Verticals Editor Daniel Rutledge rejoins the podcast to talk everything Playstation 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus Level: Joker is a problematic masterpiece. Discuss

Oct 2nd, 2019 29m 54s

Depending on who you ask, Joker is a masterpiece of cinema or a problematic mess which glamorises the worst sort of person.This week on NerdsPLUS, host Finn Hogan is joined by queen nerd and Newshub Entertainment Editor Kate Rodger, as well as

#29 Minecraft Earth shelters us from Joker controversy

Sep 28th, 2019 58m 53s

Newshub Entertainment Editor Daniel Rutledge returns to give us the latest on Minecraft Earth and to help the nerds process the still unfurling controversy surrounding Joker. Also on the agenda, Ad Astra, Playstation State of Play and a podcast

#28 Could Rambo take Pennywise in a fight?

Sep 20th, 2019 38m 2s

After a small gap on our regular scheduled programming, the nerds are back with some mighty reckons about Rambo: Last Blood, It: Chapter Two and Ad Astra. In their eternally unnamed video game section, they tackle colonisation simulator Greedfa

Bonus Level: IT Chapter Two star Jay Ryan

Sep 3rd, 2019 10m 38s

In this special bonus level fo NerdsPLUS, Finn interviews Kiwi Boy Jay Ryan and talk about his starring role in the upcoming sequel to the biggest horror film of all time - IT Chapter Two.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See

#27 D23: Disney takes Control

Aug 31st, 2019 46m 49s

Well, D23 was ALOT you guys. This episode the Nerds digest the latest expansions in the Disney empire and Finn gushes over Control, the latest from Remedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

Bonus Level: Salty neighborhood Spidermen enter the Matrix

Aug 23rd, 2019 27m 31s

It's been a big week in cinema, Matrix 4 with the original team? Spiderman cruelly torn from Marvel's grasp? FINN AND JORDAN NEED HELP. Also, you can Pee in Death Stranding. Because, well. Of course you can.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

#26 A Midsommar Night's Scream

Aug 7th, 2019 1h 6m

In this very special horror-themed episode of NerdsPLUS Newshub Entertainment Editor Daniel Rutledge joins the podcast to talk Midsommar, the latest cinematic masterpiece from Ari Aster. Spoiler warning from 20:00 to 25:00. Then the nerds talk

#25 Big Little Sighs and the Boys

Aug 1st, 2019 52m 23s

This week the nerds tackle Amazon's new superhero series 'The Boys' and Finn gives his hot take on Big Little Lies Season 2 before singing the praises of new Nintendo Switch game Fire Emblem Three Houses. Also on the agenda: Fire Force anime, F

#24 Marvel Phase Phwoarr!

Jul 26th, 2019 1h 5m

This week New Zealand's preeminent Marvel fan-boy Mr Jordan Tini joins the podcast to talk everything Phase Four. Also on the agenda: Persona 5, Metro Exodus, Slay the Spire and some niche anime no-one has heard of about superheroes at universi

#23 The golden age of fantasy TV is here

Jul 11th, 2019 51m 59s

Billion of dollars is being spent worldwide to find the next Game of Thrones and so this week the nerds rank all the pretenders to the Iron Throne of television.NerdsPLUS is a weekly podcast coming to you from the Newshub newsroom, where three

#22 Tom Holland is the best Spider-Man: Fight me, internet

Jul 4th, 2019 44m 50s

The nerds give their thoughts on Spider-Man: Far from Home and praise the lord it's excellent. Also, the disappointing second season of Big Little Lies and the horny second season of Kakegurui.NerdsPLUS is a weekly podcast coming to you from th

#21 Who's got game?

Jun 27th, 2019 33m 46s

Does killing prostitutes in Grand Theft Auto make you a misogynist? On this special bonus episode of NerdsPLUS, host Finn Hogan joins the women from The Snack podcast to female representation in gaming.NerdsPLUS is a weekly podcast coming to yo

#20 A king is crowned

Jun 23rd, 2019 1h 4m

This week the nerds bask in the post-E3 glow and hold a very special ceremony to crown their new monarch.NerdsPLUS is a weekly podcast coming to you from the Newshub newsroom, where three friends bring you all the video games, anime, comics and

#19 E3 reaction spectacular

Jun 15th, 2019 1h 18m

E3, the biggest event in video gaming, has come around again and our nerds are here with all their hottest takes. NerdsPLUS is a weekly podcast coming to you from the Newshub newsroom, where three friends bring you all the video games, anime, c

#18 E3 Prediction Spectacular

Jun 8th, 2019 57m 34s

E3 is moments away so let's find out who can peer into the future better between Finn and Jordan.NerdsPLUS is a weekly podcast coming to you from the Newshub newsroom, where three friends bring you all the video games, anime, comics and petty a

#17 HBO's Chernobyl is better than we deserve

Jun 2nd, 2019 1h 6m

Finn gushes over HBO's Chernobyl mini-series, Jordan runs us through Dauntless, and all three of us wonder if Star Citizen will ever actually come out. Then we check in with how the gaming industry is doing at self-regulating loot boxes. Spoile

#16 Detective Pikachu on the Iron Throne at last

May 26th, 2019 1h

This week we finally get to stop talking about Game of Thrones and start talking about Pokemon, with Jordan bringing us his spoiler-free impressions of Detective Pikachu. Also on the show, Subnautica, SteamWorld Quest, Overcooked, Sony and Micr

#15 Game of Thrones and John Wick 3 Spoiler-cast

May 18th, 2019 52m 2s

This week our nerds tackle the much-maligned Episode 5 of Game of Thrones and the much-lauded third entry into the John Wick trilogy. Then they discuss the latest State of Play, that tiny morsel of Final Fantasy 7 remake content and touch base