28th Jun2022

‘AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this [late] review of All Elite Wrestling’s most eagerly-awaited pay per views and one that has been beset by injury issues. But we won’t let spoil our enjoyment will we?! I’m on a short holiday as we speak so it’s taken me a couple of days to get through everything Forbidden Door had […]

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28th Jun2022

‘WWE Raw’ Review (June 27th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of WWE Raw, the company’s flagship show which this week sees John Cena return for a special 20th Anniversary celebration. Let’s get into the review. Match #1: Last Chance Battle Royal Money in the Bank Ladder Match Qualifier – Winner: Riddle The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Starting off the […]

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27th Jun2022

‘AEW: Rampage’ Review (June 24th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

It’s Monday morning, so you know what that means… it’s time for our review of Friday night’s episode of AEW: Rampage, which this week emanated from the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI. We’ve got Excalibur, Taz and Chris Jericho on commentary once again this week, so let’s get right to the review! Match #1: […]

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27th Jun2022

The Filmmakers Podcast #282: ‘All My Friends Hate Me’ producer Tom Palmer

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. For those unfamiliar with the series, The […]

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24th Jun2022

‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (June 23rd 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Black Taurus defeat Andrew Everett. Plus we get the fall-out from this year’s Slammiversary pay-per-view. Let’s get into the review… Match #1: Mia Yim def. Chelsea Green The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com: Chelsea Green […]

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24th Jun2022

The best non-Norman Bates thrillers starring Anthony Perkins

by Phil Wheat

OK, so the actor Anthony Perkins is best known for his legendary role as Norman Bates in Hitchcock’s Psycho and its sequels… but that part is not the sum total of this superb actor’s career. That’s not to say he didn’t trade on his status as cinema’s seminal psycho, and starred in plenty of chiller […]

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24th Jun2022

Pop Addled – Episode 440: Jurassic World: Dominion (and other pop culture topics)

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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23rd Jun2022

‘AEW: Dynamite’ Review (June 22nd 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI! As usual, we have Tony Schiavone, Excalibur, and Jim Ross on commentary and a HUGE show planned leading into this weekend’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view. Let’s get to it! Match #1: Trios Match – CHAOS (Orange […]

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23rd Jun2022

‘AEW: Dark’ Review (June 21st 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Another episode of AEW: Dark, which this week is back being taped at AEW Universal. Let’s join Taz and Excalibur, commentators for Dark as usual, and see what this week’s NINE matches have in store… The match count keeps getting higher! Match #1: Max Caster def. Trever Aeon My Thoughts: Trever Aeon certainly has a […]

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23rd Jun2022

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 443: Cowboy Hat!

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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22nd Jun2022

‘WWE NXT 2.0’ Review (June 21st 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of NXT 2.0, a show that – if I’m honest – rarely gets me excited to watch the programme these days. But we keep on watching all in the name of fairness and in the hope that this new iteration of WWE’s third show can become as hot and unmissable […]

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22nd Jun2022

‘AEW Dark: Elevation – Episode 68’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW Dark: Elevation which sees the show get back to a longer card, featuring seven matches this week. We’ve got Excalibur, Anthony Ogogo and Mark Henry on commentary and Serena Deeb and Mercedes Martinez re-teaming for more women’s tag action! Let’s get into the review… Match #1: Serena Deeb […]

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21st Jun2022

‘WWE Raw’ Review (June 20th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of WWE Raw, the company’s flagship show that – like Smackdown – featured the under-fire Vince McMahon on TV. The dude needs to keep his head down and not appear on every f*cking WWE show going! But then this is “untouchable” Vince so… anyway, despite him sullying the show let’s […]

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21st Jun2022

‘Impact Wrestling: Slammiversary 2022’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of Impact Wrestling’s biggest event of the year, Slammiversary… which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary as the event returns home to the Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, TN. As always for pay per views, SPOILERS lie ahead! Countdown to Slammiversary: Match #1: Digital Media Championship – Rich Swann def. Brian Myers […]

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21st Jun2022

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 3.0: The Evil Beard of Podcasts

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the Mantic Universe Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. Listen to long-time Nerdly writer Chris and his co-host Clement share their passion for Mantic Tabletop games. Deadzone, Kings of war, Firefight and more! (Clement also likes Vanguard, take a shot every time he mentions it). Battle […]

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20th Jun2022

‘AEW: Rampage’ Review (June 17th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

It’s Monday morning, so you know what that means… it’s time for our review of Friday night’s episode of AEW: Rampage, which this week emanated from the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. We’ve got Excalibur, Taz and Chris Jericho on commentary this week, so let’s get right to the review! Match #1: Jon Moxley […]

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20th Jun2022

Friday Night Smackdown – June 17th 2022: Results & Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. This week’s show comes at a very interesting time in the WWE’s history with controversy over Vince McMahon AND rumours that Sasha Banks has been quietly let go… What’s true, what’s not and what will be the outcome […]

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20th Jun2022

The Filmmakers Podcast #281: Writer/director Angus MacLane on ‘Lightyear’

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. For those unfamiliar with the series, The […]

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17th Jun2022

‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (June 16th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Laredo Kid defeat Blake Christian. Plus we get more build to this year’s Slammiversary pay-per-view. Let’s get into the review… Match #1: Tasha Steelz & Savannah Evans def. Jordynne Grace & Mia Yim The following […]

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17th Jun2022

‘AEW Dynamite: Road Rager’ Review (June 15th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO! As usual, we have Tony Schiavone, Excalibur, and Jim Ross on commentary AND a huge hair vs. hair match to open the show! Match #1: Chris Jericho def. Ortiz The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com: […]

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16th Jun2022

‘AEW: Dark’ Review (June 14th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Another episode of AEW: Dark, which this week was apparently taped around an episode of Rampage so we get a decent crowd and bigger names on the card. Let’s join Taz and Excalibur, commentators for Dark as usual, and see what this week’s EIGHT matches have in store… Those match counts are getting bigger and […]

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16th Jun2022

‘WWE NXT 2.0’ Review (June 14th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

We can’t get back to reviewing any of WWE’s product without also checking out WWE NXT 2.0, a show that hasn’t captured my attention as much as its previous incarnation did. Let’s see what this week’s episode has to offer! Match #1: NXT Tag Team Championship Match – The Creed Brothers def. Edris Enofé & […]

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