Episode Summary
Is Disney about to conquer the future with AI… or accidentally Skynet itself into oblivion? This week on Distance NERDing, the crew dives headfirst into AI, Disney’s looming tech future, and whether creativity can survive automation. Along the way we break down Avengers: Doomsday rumors, Daredevil’s bloody return, Supergirl’s flawless trailer, Star Wars Old Republic hype, Street Fighter chaos, and more unhinged takes than a Hulk convention. Expect deep nerd analysis, wild speculation, and at least one conversation that absolutely did not stay on the rails.
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⏱️ Timestamps & Topics
• 00:00 – Live show warning & chaotic intros
• 03:00 – Sponsor shoutouts & show setup
• 04:15 – Avengers: Doomsday teaser leaks & Marvel’s family obsession
• 12:00 – Daredevil rumored for Secret Wars (blood budget confirmed)
• 17:30 – Spider-Man + Punisher vs Grey Hulk rumors
• 25:15 – DC Watchtower: The Batman Part II & Gilda Dent rumors
• 31:30 – Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow breakdown
• 35:30 – Trailer Talk: Supergirl teaser reactions
• 46:25 – Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic reveal
• 54:55 – Street Fighter movie hype
• Final Segment – AI, Disney, creativity, and the future of fandom
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🧠 Key Takeaways
• Marvel may be shifting toward legacy, family, and emotional stakes
• Daredevil fills the MCU’s hand-to-hand combat void
• Supergirl’s trailer nailed Woman of Tomorrow energy
• Star Wars may be quietly canonizing Old Republic lore
• Video game movies might finally be learning the lesson
• AI could be Disney’s biggest innovation—or its biggest mistake
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💬 Best Bits
• “Thor is so OP we need Daredevil just to balance the universe.”
• “Marvel’s blood budget is just corn syrup and regret.”
• “Supergirl feels like Guardians of the Galaxy… and that’s a compliment.”
• “If Disney replaces writers with AI, the mouse becomes the villain.”
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Apple Podcast Tags:
AI, Disney, Marvel, DC, Supergirl, Daredevil, Avengers Doomsday, Star Wars Old Republic, Geek Podcast, Nerd Culture, Pop Culture Podcast, Movie News, Comic Book Podcast