My Public Life as an American Nerd Podcast

In this solo to duo episode, Kevin kicks things off with a heartfelt Thanksgiving message before diving into Wicked for Good, giving an honest take as someone who knows the Broadway material inside and out. He jumps into Stranger Things season five hype, Netflix’s trouble with theatrical releases, and early thoughts on Moana’s live action teaser. Christian joins partway through to talk Ninja...

This week, the crew jumps into fresh movie talk, franchise updates, and the latest surprises in pop culture. You get honest reactions to new trailers, early reviews, and the state of long running series, mixed with their usual back and forth about what hits, what misses, and what still has potential. It is a fast, funny session built around what you love most, movies, comics, and all the nerd...

In this new episode, Kevin Hoskinson, Christian, and guest, Brian, return from break to talk film, comics, and chaos. They kick off with Predator: Badlands, breaking down why this surprise hit revitalizes the franchise and how it connects to Prey and Alien Romulus. Then they dive into the canceled Hunt for Ben Solo Star Wars project from Steven Soderbergh and Adam Driver, debating what could have...

In this new episode of My Public Life as an American Nerd, Kevin Hoskinson jumps back behind the mic to break down the latest in movies, TV, and pop culture. From upcoming superhero flicks and streaming hits to nostalgic throwbacks, Kevin shares his sharp, funny takes on what’s worth watching and what’s not. It’s an easygoing, honest, and very nerdy look at what’s been happening in entertainment...

In this Midseason Premiere, Kevin, Christian, and first-time guest Brian break down how Warner Bros. dominated the 2025 summer box office. From Peacemaker’s emotional finale and Superman’s bold relaunch to Sinners and One Battle After Another redefining modern cinema, they cover the hits, misses, and fan reactions shaping the year’s movie culture. They also touch on Tron: Ares, Weapons, and the...

In the explosive midseason finale of My Public Life as an American Nerd, Kevin and Christian dive into everything from sweet Jollibee spaghetti to sour cinematic letdowns. They give a brutally honest review of Jurassic World: Rebirth, unpack the deeper themes of Ironheart, and gush over the stylish surprise hit K-Pop Demon Hunters. Plus, they swap thoughts on F1, Sirens, and Sinners, the movie...

In this laid-back episode, Kevin goes it alone and takes a nostalgic detour through childhood summer memories, 80s and 90s commercials, and the sweet agony of waiting for your favorite shows to come back on. From quirky VHS tapes to the magic of Saturday morning cartoons, the guys reflect on what made being a kid in summer feel epic. If you’ve ever cracked open a Lunchables, rewound a rental...

In this scorcher of an episode, Kevin and Christian go full geek-mode as they debate the hot topics of summer. From ranking Across the Spider-Verse in the ever-expanding Spidey canon to tackling the highs and lows of The Flash, the guys dish out their honest takes on what’s worth watching and what’s pure multiverse madness. They also get nostalgic about Napoleon Dynamite's impact, the rise and...

In this lively episode of My Public Life as an American Nerd, Kevin and Christian mourn the final nail in the E3 coffin while celebrating the hype around James Gunn’s Superman and the return of Twisters. The guys also spotlight Netflix’s next nostalgic grab with Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, dissect rumors of a Ghostbusters cartoon, and get revved up for Peacock’s adaptation of Twisted Metal. Throw...

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of My Public Life as an American Nerd, Kevin welcomes longtime friend Serina for a nostalgic deep-dive into their shared history working at a movie theater in the late ’90s and their mutual love for all things Kevin Smith. Together, they relive the chaos of opening nights like Sleepy Hollow and The Grinch, debate the best entries in the View Askewniverse,...