Don't miss the end!
Do you remember the teaser link we shared last week? OK, probably not. Anyway, it doesn't matter -- the point is we've got LOTS of juicy announcements today.
But first, a quick recap of this week's episodes. Read on.
(Or skip to the end, we'll understand.)
Did Men in Black International measure up to the original classic? Of course not! How could it? But there’s plenty to talk about anyway.
Here's a link to the latest episode. It's only for awesome people. Are you awesome people?
Men in Black is probably the best action-sci-fi-comedy ever. It's a tough genre to pull off -- as evidenced by the THREE subsequent installments.
What we're saying is, it's worth a deep dive. Join us. We promise lots and lots (and lots) of nerd love.
What's next, you ask?
You ALWAYS ask that!
It's fine. We're always excited to tell you.
On Monday, June 24th, we bring you a story of toys. It's called Toy Story. It was made in 1995. It's still the best damn animated movie in the world.
And then, in keeping with the immutable laws of nature, Toy Story 4 on Friday, June 29th.
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
You know how sometimes independent creative people will ask you for money?
Today is not that day.
But that day is coming soon!
We are going to be rolling out super special stuff* to people who are willing to support Nerd Critic with a couple of bucks a month.
*Here's a list of that super special stuff:
Nerd Critic LIVE
Once per month, Nerd Critic supporters will be invited to join us for a live episode, during which we will answer questions and talk about, just, whatever. Probably movie trailers, if we're being honest.
Recordings will be available to supporters forever, regardless of their ability to join the event.
Nerd Critic NONSENSE
At least once a week, you'll get itty bitty mini-episodes that, much like a Bichon Frise, wouldn't survive in the wild.
Opinions, ponderings, short discussions on random topics of interest.
Basically, you get a few more precious minutes to listen to our voices. Because we know that's what you crave more than anything.
Early Access!
Supporters will get episodes TWO (2) WHOLE DAYS EARLY.
We're not even kidding.
We're really going to give you every episode not-one-but-two days earlier than everyone else. That way, when you ask your buddies at the water cooler, "Hey, did you hear the most recent episode of Nerd Critic?" you'll just get vacant stares for TWO WHOLE DAYS.
This will give you the godlike power to spoil every single episode for all of your lame friends who aren't supporting the podcast.
No ads. Ever.
Soon, we're going to have sponsors.
Now, just hold on a minute. Calm down. You knew this was coming. We've been talking about it for a long time, and we all agreed that this was for the best.
If you hate ads, and you hate being reminded that CJ and Jordan are becoming fabulously wealthy by selling their souls to advertisers, then become a supporter, and all that unpleasantness will just...disappear.
Secret Goodies
We won't say much about this last thing, because we love you, and we hope you love us, and all good romance requires a little mystery.
Does all of that sound more amazing than anything you could have possibly imagined? Are you thrilled beyond your most extravagant dreams?
Then we invite you tofollow us on Himalaya, because all of that will become a dazzling reality very soon.
You'll be the first to know.
We're still socializing. Sort of.
This week, our shoutout goes to...
Another guy named Morgan! We swear we're not doing this on purpose. People named Morgan just turn out to be way smart.
Anyway, he posed a great question:
And if you want to see CJ's answer, you're going to have to go look it up on our Facebook page, because it's way too long and WAY too intimidating to include here.
As always, we hope to hear from you! (Seriously, we're desperate. We hope you can't tell, but we know you can. You can.)