21st Feb2026

Nerdly Presents: Nerdly Rips – Episode 14: Ripping TWO Marvel Studios Blaster Boxes – Any Hits?!

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to Nerdly Rips – Nerdly’s dedicated series for trading card openings, pack rips and box breaks. Every episode dives into the world of TCGs and collectable cards: Pokémon, Topps WWE, AEW, sports cards, indie TCGs, retro packs, new releases, premium boxes, mystery bundles – if it’s sealed and rip-ready, it’s fair game. Expect big […]

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21st Feb2026

Nerdly Presents: Monthly Comic Pick-Ups – January 2026

by Phil Wheat

NOTE: We’re switching things up here on Nerdly, the NCBD show with a weekly look at comics I’ve picked up is changing to a MONTHLY roundup. Here’s a look at the new comics I picked up this month, including variant covers, ongoing pulls, and the odd extra book that caught my eye. This isn’t a […]

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21st Feb2026

Nerdly Presents: Nerdly Rips – Episode 13: Opening Even MORE Topps Marvel Chrome!

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to Nerdly Rips – Nerdly’s dedicated series for trading card openings, pack rips and box breaks. Every episode dives into the world of TCGs and collectable cards: Pokémon, Topps WWE, AEW, sports cards, indie TCGs, retro packs, new releases, premium boxes, mystery bundles – if it’s sealed and rip-ready, it’s fair game. Expect big […]

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21st Feb2026

Nerdly Presents: Mail Day Monday Episode 3 – More Cards Arrived From Blez Online! Did I Make Money?!

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to Mail Day Monday at Nerdly HQ. This is where we round up everything that’s landed on the doorstep recently – from trading cards and comic back issues to collectables, merch, and the occasional piece of physical media. No hype, no forced buys, just a quick look at what’s arrived and why it caught […]

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20th Feb2026

‘Jimmy and Stiggs’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Joe Begos, Matt Mercer, Riley Dandy, Jason Eisener, Josh Ethier, James Russo | Written and Directed by Joe Begos There’s a particular strain of indie genre cinema that feels like it was made by a couple of horror-obsessed mates who’ve mainlined VHS-era splatter and decided to just go for it. Jimmy and Stiggs sits […]

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20th Feb2026

HorRHIFFic 2026: ‘House of Abraham’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Natasha Henstridge, Lukas Hassel, Lin Shaye, Gary Clarke, Marval A. Rex, Sean Freeland, William Magnuson, Kelsey Pribilski | Written by Lukas Hassel | Directed by Lisa Belcher Every so often a horror film comes along that doesn’t want to scare you in the traditional sense. It doesn’t care about jump scares, masked slashers, or […]

20th Feb2026

HorRHIFFic 2026: ‘The Damnation’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Norma-Sue Hill, Osawa Muskwa, Ryan Lunn, Derek Groulx, Alex Sobchuk, Ali Chappell, Sayla de Goede, Tim Denis, Zeus Fleming | Written by Christopher Darton | Directed by Christopher Darton, Sophie Godin You know that feeling when a horror movie somehow beats the odds just by existing? That’s The Damnation. Born from a three-year production […]

20th Feb2026

‘The Huntsman’ DVD Review

by Joel Harley

Stars: Garret Dillahunt, Shaun Ashmore, Jessy Schram, Elizabeth Mitchell, Brent Bailey, Maddison Bullock, Bruce Davis | Written by Kyle Kauwika Harris, Steven Jon Whritner | Directed by Kyle Kauwika Harris The Huntsman – not to be confused with the Chris Hemsworth vehicle of the same name, although there is a Snow White connection here. There’s […]

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20th Feb2026

‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Feb 19th 2026)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling. Let’s get straight into the episode and see what went down on this week’s show… Match #1: Indi Hartwell def. Heather by Elegance The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com: Indi Hartwell connects with a Side Slam on Heather. Hartwell climbs to the top rope to build momentum, […]

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20th Feb2026

‘AEW: Dynamite’ Review (Feb 18th 2026)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from Sacramento, California. We’ve got Tony Schiavone, Excalibur and Bryan Danielson on commentary, so let’s dive right in! Also, as usual, we’ll be abbreviating AEW’s huge match recaps where we can to save your eyes and your time… Match #1: AEW Continental Championship […]

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20th Feb2026

Pop Addled – Episode 509: Doom Addled – ‘Timeline’

by Phil Wheat

Another week, another episode of the Pop Addled podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly! Pop Addled is a pop culture podcast with nerd tendencies. Join Keenan, Sam and Timmy as they discuss movies, music, video games, sports, TV, comics, and any intersection thereof. Their brains have been thoroughly addled by pop […]

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20th Feb2026

How to Use Free Spins Bonuses Responsibly

by James Smith

Almost every virtual casino offers UK free spins reviewed on Cardmates, which may seem like a safe and beneficial way to start playing. Without proper self-control and a conscious approach, however, such a reward can turn into a trap. The game can spill over its banks and thus affect one’s psychological and financial well-being. Without […]

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20th Feb2026

The Evolution of the Best Board Games of All Time

by James Smith

When we look at board games, we always treat “best” as a moving target. Everyone likes to spend their time concisely. A title can stay famous for decades, yet a new release can reset the bar in one year. I also see a pattern across eras: each wave of the evolution of entertainment solves a […]

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20th Feb2026

RTP in Online Casinos: How to Pick Slots That Pay More

by James Smith

RTP, or Return to Player, is a key metric that shows the percentage of total bets that a slot or table game pays back to players over time. Many players consider RTP when choosing games, as it gives a rough idea of the casino’s advantage. While it can be helpful in planning strategies — especially […]

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19th Feb2026

‘The Mortuary Assistant’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Willa Holland, Paul Sparks, Mark Steger, Shelly Gibson, Keena Ferguson, John Adams, Emily Bennett | Written by Tracee Beebe, Brian Clarke | Directed by Jeremiah Kipp For his latest feature, director Jeremiah Kipp opens with a sight one would expect from the title – a body being embalmed. This is the final step for […]

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19th Feb2026

‘Wade Wilson: Deadpool #1’ Review (Marvel Comics)

by Phil Wheat

Written by Benjamin Percy | Art by Geoff Shaw | Colours by Alex Sinclair | Letters by Joe Sabino | Published by Marvel Comics There was a time when any new Deadpool #1 would have gone straight to the top of the pull pile. Then came the over-saturation. Minis. Ongoings. Team-ups. Events. Reboots of reboots. […]

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19th Feb2026

‘Delivery Run’ VOD Review #2

by Dom Hastings

Stars: Alexander Arnold, Jussi Lampi, Liam James Collins, Arthur Sylense, Nadine Higgin, Jeremiah Crosby, Darren McStay, Celin El Azizi | Written by Joey Palmroos, Anders Holmes | Directed by Joey Palmroos “Going up the mountain, are we?” Alexander Arnold (no, not that one) delivers a performance that thrives as Delivery Run takes the highway to […]

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19th Feb2026

Comics Interview: Dissected #23 – Amazing Heroes #167

by Ian Wells

Welcome to the latest instalment of our Dissected feature here on Nerdly, where one of our comic gurus, Ian Wells, delves into comics history and looks back at comics press throughout the 80s, 90s and 2000s. This time round he’s looking at Amazing Heroes #167, from June 1989. This week we’re diving into Amazing Heroes […]

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19th Feb2026

‘WWE NXT’ Review (Feb 17th 2026)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of NXT, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down on this week’s show! Match #1: Kelani Jordan def. Lola Vice The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Kelani Jordan tapped into a ruthless side of her that has been seldom seen, boosting her to […]

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19th Feb2026

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 638: Popsicles for Brains!

by Phil Wheat

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life […]

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18th Feb2026

‘Furious Swords and Fantastic Warriors’ Blu-ray Review (Eureka)

by Jason Lockard

When you think of Hong Kong cinema, one name towers above the rest: Chang Cheh. A true titan of the industry, his career spanned six decades, and at his most prolific, he was releasing up to eight films in a single year – an output that more than justifies his reputation as the ‘Godfather of […]

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18th Feb2026

’10/31 Part 4′ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jennifer Nangle, Jennifer Moriarty, Sayeed Bensalama, Cody J. Briscoe, Anastasia Elfman, Rich Gordon, Ken May, David McManus, Emily Tait | Written and Directed by Dustin Ferguson, Matthew McManus, Taylor McManus, Dylan R. Nix, Ryan Sheets Having previously covered 10/31: Part II and 10/31: Part III here on Nerdly, it’s fair to say the 10/31 […]

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