Episode Summary
This week on Distance NERDing, Phil & Jen spiral into glorious speculation chaos! From Sadie Sink possibly joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day to Marvel’s trailer-drop sorcery, we chase theories harder than Peter Parker chases rent. We also dive into the Stranger Things universe expanding beyond the 80s—because nothing says “family-friendly nostalgia” like mind-controlled agents, Punisher teaming with Spidey, and a possible spin-off set in the 1950s nuclear test sites. Expect wild theories, accidental mini-strokes, and enough nerd energy to power the Upside Down.
Timestamps & Topics
02:00 – Gem State Comic Con guest hype & psychic-powered wedding invites
03:40 – Marvel News Block kicks off
08:00 – Sadie Sink joins Spider-Man: Brand New Day (hairgate commences)
14:00 – Gwen Stacy theories & fiery debates
16:00 – Punisher vs. Spidey morality smackdown
23:30 – Marvel trailer-drop predictions (NASA cameo, anyone?)
26:00 – Avatar shade + blue cat movie slander
01:02:00 – “Satisfying but creepy” TV moments
01:03:00 – Stranger Things spin-off speculation (1950s? 90s? California?!)
01:27:00 – Wrap-up, Taco Party plug, and the obligatory “Keep Nerding Together”
Key Takeaways
• Sadie Sink’s mystery Spider-Man role has the fandom more confused than Loki in a straight timeline.
• Punisher + Spider-Man = the most chaotic buddy cop duo since Turner & Hooch.
• Marvel dropping trailers on Sundays is officially a personality trait.
• The Avatar franchise still has zero buttholes (apparently this matters).
• The Stranger Things universe is expanding—with time jumps, new eras, new locations, and probably more telepathic shenanigans.
• Jen still needs to watch seasons 2–5. Phil is judging lovingly.
Quotes
• “Even when we don’t speculate… we do.”
• “I don’t know what you do in your tights, but I kill people.” — Phil’s inner Punisher
• “Government goons gone wild!”
• “Was that a black-suit Spider-Man?”
• “Avatar minus the buttholes.” (A sentence no one expected in 2025.)
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