Stop Saying Frisky Dingo!

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CJ Mellon and his co-hosts argue over whether five minutes of shenanigans is too long for a podcast intro.

The episode opens with the hosts joking about their chaotic introduction style, debating whether five minutes of shenanigans is too long for podcast listeners. They announce they'll delay discussing 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier' until next week to give audiences time to watch it. The first segment, 'Screen to Stream', focuses on movie trailers, starting with Dylan O'Brien's 'Flashback', which Josh praises while admitting confusion about its timeline. Brian is less enthusiastic, saying he'd only watch it if it streams on HBO Max. The conversation shifts to Netflix's live-action 'Gundam' movie, with Josh sharing childhood memories of taping 'Gundam Wing' off television. They then debate Vin Diesel's upcoming rock 'em sock 'em robots movie, comparing it unfavorably to 'Real Steel' and analyzing Diesel's limited acting range. The 'Cape Talk' segment covers comics and superhero news, starting with Marvel's 'MODOK' series on Hulu, which Brian compares to 'Frisky Dingo'. They discuss the perpetually delayed 'Flash' movie, criticizing Ezra Miller's portrayal and Warner Bros.' lack of direction with the DCEU. The trailer for 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' generates excitement for its martial arts focus and technological augmentation themes. Throughout, the hosts mention their content starvation during the pandemic, listing shows they've rewatched like 'Psych', 'Sherlock', and 'Alphas'. The episode ends with listener engagement prompts and a humorous outro where Brian attempts Spanish introductions using Duolingo phrases.

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A scrappy nerd-culture detour where the intro becomes one argument and Real Steel becomes the next.

That Kind of Nerd makes its own opening the first topic, as CJ Mellon, Josh Burns, and Brian Thornton spar over introductions, edits, and how much shenanigans should come before the point.

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You get five minutes of intro shenanigans, a forensic Vin Diesel jacket detour, and a Real Steel challenge that turns into homework.

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