What We Watched on our Summer Vacation (2026)
Dan and Kenton discuss the death of local media before sharing their favourite movies and TV shows from what they watched this summer.
Media Nerds/Star Wars Nerds
Two nerds talk about all types of media: advertising, journalism, PR, TV, podcasting, streaming and so much more. Oh, and they love talking about Star Wars so much they made it its own podcast.
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Watch The Odyssey at Home!
Dan and Kenton discuss the hype and hubbub around Christopher Nolan's newest film, and in general dispair about the state of the film industry and movie theatres.
Everything Is Content, Everything Is Clickbait
Kenton pitches Dan a wild Star Wars theory about the upcoming Starfighter film starring Amy Adams and Ryan Gosling. The Nerds then pivot to the ongoing collapse of Canadian legacy media—Winnipeg community papers shutting down, layoffs at Rogers and Corus—and why news should be a nonprofit public service.
It's a Summer of Sports!
Dan and Kenton discuss the many sports-related stories making headlines this summer. From Dan's new gig as a racetrack announcer to Kenton's World Cup watching, these guys are sportsing way more than they usually sports.
Should the CRTC "Tax" the Big Streamers?
In a hybrid episode, Dan and Kenton discuss the fan reaction to The Mandalorian and Grogu before diving into a big decision from the CRTC that could shape the future of streaming in Canada. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: / danwatchesmovies / kentonlarsen
Is The Mandalorian and Grogu Worth Going to the Theatre?
Dan and Kenton talk about their experience going to see Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu on opening night in Winnipeg. Definitely not the same experience as it was the last time a #StarWars movie came out.
Happy Star Wars Day!
On this Star Wars Day edition of The Star Wars Nerds, Dan and Kenton break down Disney+’s latest May the 4th drops: the new three‑minute sneak peek at The Mandalorian & Grogu and the finale of Maul: Shadow Lord. They nerd out over the walker-set action sequence, debate the box office prospects of the first post‑COVID Star Wars theatrical release, and talk about how streaming has changed audience…
We've Got Our Mandalorian and Grogu Tickets!
Dan and Kenton buy their tickets to go see Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu in theatres on May 21. They also watch and react to the final trailer for the film, and talk about the new Maul: Shadow Lord animated series on Disney+ Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
Can Crave Survive Without HBO?
Dan and Kenton discuss the recent Paramount/Warner Bros merger, and how it might affect the Canadian streaming platform Crave (which licences HBO content). What does this media merger mean for Canada's streaming landscape?Follow the Nerds on TikTok: / danwatchesmovies / kentonlarsen
Will The Mandalorian and Grogu Be Good?
Dan and Kenton watch the new Mandalorian and Grogu trailer and discuss what they think is in store for our favourite father-son duo since Luke and Darth. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen