Episode 544: Kicking Dirt on a Kid (Oscar Nominations, The Razzies, & Rick and Morty)

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss how HBO Max has dealt a crushing blow to fans of Titans and Doom Patrol, announcing the cancellation of both shows after their fourth seasons come to an end. Ayo Edibere, the breakout star of Hulu’s “The Bear,” has been picked up by Marvel Studios for a secret role in their upcoming Thunderbolts film. The spotlight will soon be on Hollywood's brightest stars as the 95th Academy Awards ceremony is set to take place on February 27, 2023, we discuss the biggest categories and our thoughts on the nominations. In the streaming world, Disney reigned supreme, amassing a staggering 80 billion hours of movies watched in the top 15 alone in 2022. The Razzies have issued an apology for their recent nomination that sparked backlash and thus instituting a new age limit policy, while Adult Swim has taken action following domestic violence charges against Rick and Morty star Justin Roiland, firing him from the show. The hosts also give their thoughts on the new trailer for Shazam: Fury of the Gods, and Batman: The Doom that came to Gotham.