Pondering Nerdcast

Pondering Nerdcast


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IATSE’s Safety Talks, iHeart Writers’ Win, and Paramount+ Price Changes
July 08, 2024

Host: Cortrice JonesProducer: Lance JohnProduction Studio: Gifted Sounds NetworkKey Updates in TV and Film: IATSE Negotiations, Podcasting Wins, and Streaming NewsSummary - On this episode of TV & Film Beat, host Cortrice Jones discusses ongoing IATSE

Hacking Woes and Epic Shows: This Week in Anime
June 22, 2024

Kadokawa hit by a cyber attack, some services resume in June. Demon Slayer's final Hashira Training Arc episodes extended in June. Tokyo Revengers spin-off ends winter 2024. Metroid Prime 4 Beyond launches in 2025. Farmagia trailer out, game launches Nove

Heartstrings and Hiatus: Frieren Takes a Break Amidst Fan Fervor!
May 13, 2024

Get ready for a whirlwind of news updates in the anime world! From manga bestseller rankings to upcoming anime premieres, classic film restorations, and the launch of a new arc in a beloved series, this script is packed with excitement and anticipation.Sh

Tech Tales: Training Data Quests, Disney's Stuntronics, High Podcasting Standards, and A Physics Rebellion!
May 02, 2024

In this episode of PNC Tech Beat, we cover lots of news about OpenAI's quest for more training data, Disney's gravity-defying Stuntronics, podcasting standards evolution, and a revolutionary rocket propulsion system. Strap in for a whirlwind of innovation

A Look at Bridgerton, Star Trek, Peacemaker, WGA Awards, and Paris Olympics
April 25, 2024

We delve into the latest buzz in entertainment and culture. From the renewed allure of "Bridgerton" on Netflix to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds alongside Star Trek: Lower Decks, to the anticipated return of John Cena in DC’s "Peacemaker" for Season 2. We

Pokémon Perils: Real-Life Team Rocket Strikes Kyoto
April 20, 2024

Welcome to PNC Anime Beat! Today, Netflix's "One Piece" adaptation wins big, while Kyoto police tackle a real-life Pokmon scandal. Comedy Central greenlights a nostalgic "Golden Axe" series, and Crunchyroll unveils English dubs for upcoming shows. Sadly,

Ultraman Unleashed: A Spectacular Summer of Sci-Fi!
April 13, 2024

Dive into the latest anime buzz with "PNC Anime Beat"! Mobile Fighter G Gundam celebrates its 30th anniversary with exciting teasers, while Studio Ghibli's "The Boy and the Heron" soars at the Chinese box office. Sequels abound with "Shaman King Flowers"

Hollywood's Hot Goss: From Ballerinas to Board Games
April 11, 2024

Show Host - Cortrice JonesSummary - Get set for "Ballerina," a John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas. Then, hold onto your seats for "Joker: Folie Deux" with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Plus, "Five Nights at Freddys 2" is set to terrify, while Fre

Tech Tales: Innovations Unveiled From Exoskeletons, Digital Thieves, AI Justice, and Immersive Audio Makers
April 09, 2024

In this episode of PNC Tech Beat, we cover lots of news about stepping into the future with Skeletonics, the yearly Maker Fair gathering, the cost of online vulnerability, transforming legal defense with AI, and the NTT Sonority headphones unveiled at CES

Screen Buzz: From Film Festivals to Superheroes
April 05, 2024

Join host Cortrice in this packed episode of TV & Film Beat, where we explore the 31st New York African Film Festival's diverse lineup, the expanding Matrix universe, Craig Gillespie's take on "Supergirl," Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn in "Joker: Folie à D