{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"JAN 653: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review (08\/05\/26)","description":"This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we discuss Mahershala Ali officially moving on from Marvel\u2019s long-delayed Blade movie, Disney+ canceling Wonder Man despite strong reviews and an earlier Season 2 renewal, and Rugboy\u2019s thoughts on Marvel\u2019s Hall H presentation. We also dig into the latest MCU rumors surrounding Ghost Rider, Marvel\u2019s changing television strategy, and possible casting choices for the upcoming X-Men reboot. Then we deliver our spoiler-filled review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), discussing Tom Holland\u2019s more mature Peter Parker, the street-level story, Jon Bernthal\u2019s Punisher, Sadie Sink\u2019s role, the action, emotional stakes, comic-book references, and whether the film successfully launches a new Spider-Man trilogy.   \u23f1\ufe0f Timestamps This week on the show! (0:00) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:19) Mahershala Ali Confirms His Blade Exit (2:29) Wonder Man Canceled by Disney+ (12:23) Rugboy\u2019s Thoughts on Marvel\u2019s Hall H Presentation (18:40) X-Men Casting Rumors \u2013 Spider-Man Spoilers Ahead! (21:50) Promos (31:50) Join The Patreon Fan Club! (32:56) Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) Review (34:02) News From The Nation (2:10:11) The next Patreon Discord hangout is Thurs., Aug. 20, 2026 @ 8 PM CDT Be a part of the show!  Send us a message: speakpipe.com\/jockandnerd Voicemail: (312) 248-4376 (312-248-HERO) Email: show@jockandnerd.com Instagram: @jockandnerd Twitter: @jockandnerdcast Facebook: facebook.com\/jockandnerd Facebook Group: jockandnerd.com\/community Donate: Support the podcast! Subscribe to Jock and Nerd on YouTube! Merchandise: jockandnerd.com\/shop  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts |&amp;nbsp;Spotify | Pandora | GooglePlay |&amp;nbsp;RSS Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! jockandnerd.com\/review  Show notes: jockandnerd.com\/635 Help spread the geekery with a Jock and Nerd merchandise! Support the show on Patreon for bonus content! Affiliate links:&amp;nbsp;Merchoid&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;Amazon US | Amazon CA Follow Rugboy on Twitter @RugboyShow  ","author_name":"The Jock and Nerd Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/jockandnerd.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42319190\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/204782370"}