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Staff and friends of the New Rockstars Network dive into the latest news and releases from Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and the other nerdy film, TV, and streaming properties that everyone can't stop talking about! Recorded live from our "actual break room", each show is full of smart insight and chaotic comedic energy.
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- 5 days ago1h 32m
Lantern's HUGE Battle! Zelda Remake looks strange? And Wolverine Reviews are Mixed! | The Breakroom
Go to https://www.wayfair.com and use promo code BREAKROOM What an epic showdown in Rushville! Lanterns Episode 5 almost acts as a series finale but with 3 more episodes to go, where will the show go from here? But before that, Brian and Berg go over some of the hottest gaming news like the Legend of Zelda Remake, Nintendo Direct, and reviews from Marvel's Wolverine Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com From the same team that brought you New Rockstars and The Deep Dive, it's The Breakroom! Covering all of the nerdy news you need to know, plus exclusive interviews, after shows, and more! CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Gentle Roast of the Week 06:37 - Rothko is Backo 09:55 - Getting into Mixology 10:42 - Brian's Old Man Knee 12:15 - Let your neighbor's kids use your pool 12:55 - Berg finishes Star Wars Zero Company 16:06 - Wolverine Reviews do not look great 28:04 - Thoughts on the Ocarina of Time Remake 37:50 - Metroid Ravenous looks AWESOME 40:38 - Open World Kirby 42:55 - Let's Talk LANTERNS EPISODE 5 1:03:11 - Was Zoe lying this whole time? 1:13:28 - Is noah a baby manhunter? 1:16:55 - The Finale Sequence was great 1:19:38 - Nitpick corner! 1:27:57 - Some Housekeeping! Subscribe: https://newrockstars.link/BR-Sub Follow us on twitch! http://twitch.tv/breakroomnr Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Part of the @newrockstars network Host: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg Studio Technician / Editor: Brian M Kim Producers: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 18m
Why is Cat in the Hat terrorizing schools?? | The Breakroom
Head to https://spotandtango.yt.link/EuaPw8a and use my code BREAKROOM60 Berg and Brian get into the weird world of AI Cat in the Hat induced mass hysteria waves coming through the nation as well as the interesting world of narrative metaphors. Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com From the same team that brought you New Rockstars and The Deep Dive, it's The Breakroom! Covering all of the nerdy news you need to know, plus exclusive interviews, after shows, and more! CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Gentle Roast of the Week 04:50 - Brian's Board Game Design Club 07:58 - Improv while being injured is NOT fun 13:08 - Nintendo Directs and Sony State of Play 22:03 - New Xbox Cloud Gaming Limit 25:43 - The Cat in the Hat situation 42:47 - Brian Corner - Are Narrative Metaphors Dangerous? 1:09:46 - Berg Corner - New Czarface Album is awesome 1:15:17 - We'll be BACK! Host: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg Studio Technician / Editor: Brian M Kim Producers: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 23m
We Watched Coyote Vs Acme! And John Stewert's Tragic Origins | The Breakroom
Berg and Brian watched Coyote vs acme for the culture! And you should too! And Lanterns continues to surprise us with how great it is! Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com From the same team that brought you New Rockstars and The Deep Dive, it's The Breakroom! Covering all of the nerdy news you need to know, plus exclusive interviews, after shows, and more! CHAPTERS 0:00 - Gentle Roasts of the week 05:42 - First time in chicago 14:18 - Star Wars Zero Company 20:47 - GTA VI Looks SICK 40:32 - We Watched Coyote Vs Acme! 55:00 - Lanterns Episode 3 Subscribe: https://newrockstars.link/BR-Sub Follow us on twitch! http://twitch.tv/breakroomnr Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Part of the @newrockstars network Host: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg Studio Technician / Editor: Brian M Kim Producers: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 27m
The Lanterns Show KEEPS kicking butt! And What's going on with these game leaks? | The Breakroom
Brian and Berg talk about Psychedelics, Game leaks and gamer rage, and how much they are enjoying Lanterns Season 1 Episode 2. Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com From the same team that brought you New Rockstars and The Deep Dive, it's The Breakroom! Covering all of the nerdy news you need to know, plus exclusive interviews, after shows, and more! CHAPTERS 00:00 - Gentle Roasts of the week 07:41 - The Lucas Museum is SICK 12:38 - Psychedelics and Zelda 20:18 - Super Mario Titan "leak" 25:06 - GTA 6 Leaks and Gamer Rage 44:41 - Addressing the Lanterns Comments 50:08 - Lanterns Episode 2 is awesome 1:11:25 - Brian Movie Night 1:13:50 - Erik has opinions about Interstellar 1:15:38 - More of Brian's Movie Night 1:19:37 - Breath of the Berg (or Berg of the wild?) Subscribe: https://newrockstars.link/BR-Sub Follow us on twitch! http://twitch.tv/breakroomnr Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Part of the @newrockstars network Host: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg Studio Technician / Editor: Brian M Kim Producers: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 18, 20261h 35m
D23 2026 Reactions! And Lanterns Show lowkey great! | The Breakroom
Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/breakroom and use the code BREAKROOM to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Head to https://courtyard.yt.link/sSQcmA7 and use my code BREAKROOM15 at checkout for 15% off! Join your two favorite co-workers talking about D23, X-men, and how cool the Lanterns show is Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com From the same team that brought you New Rockstars and The Deep Dive, it's The Breakroom! Covering all of the nerdy news you need to know, plus exclusive interviews, after shows, and more! CHAPTERS 00:00 - Light Roast of the week 04:18 - D23 Reaction 05:47 - X-Men Casting News 27:23 - Vision Quest Trailer 37:22 - New Doomsday Trailer 48:40 - Xmen 97 S2 Finale 1:02:05 - Lanterns Episode 1 1:24:21 - Addressing the Commentariat Host: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg Studio Technician / Editor: Brian M Kim Producers: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 11, 20261h 15m
We FINALLY saw Spider-Man Brand New Day! Is it as good as they say? | The Breakroom
Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/breakroom and use the code BREAKROOM to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Berg FINALLY went and saw Spider-Man Brand New Day so we're here to make up for lost time and get into our spoiler FULL review and discussion! Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Gentle Roasts of the Week 03:32 - Let's Talk Spider-Man BND! (FULL SPOILERS) 49:45 - Future of the X-Men 56:38 - Legend of Zelda Casting 1:03:14 - What is Jonathan Majors doing? Host: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg Studio Technician / Editor: Brian M Kim Producers: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 4, 20261h 30m
Wonderman S2 Cancelled, Odyssey Critics Battle, and more! | The Breakroom
Don't blame us for not talking about spider-man yet. Blame berg specifically. Your two favorite co-workers talking a bit about the criticisms of The Odyssey, the reasoning behind why Wonderman and Blade were cancelled, and more bits of news we found interesting! CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 02:42 - Spider-Man Talk (Kinda) 11:50 - Rhythm Heaven is Good Actually 19:50 - Emily Wilson's Scathing Review of The Odyssey 41:08 - Pool owners beware of kids 44:04 - Wonderman S2 and Blade Cancelled 57:04 - Hank Green AI Scandal 1:15:21 - Xmen 97 207 1:25:44 - Addressing some comments! Host: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg Studio Technician / Editor: Brian M Kim Producers: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jul 30, 20261h 11m
The Biggest Announcements from Comic-Con 2026 | The Breakroom
Comic Con came with some pretty big expectations but were they met? Brian and Berg talk about their thoughts on some of the biggest announcements from Comic Con and where we feel Marvel is heading in the future. Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com From the same team that brought you New Rockstars and The Deep Dive, it's The Breakroom! Covering all of the nerdy news you need to know, plus exclusive interviews, after shows, and more! CHAPTERS 00:00 - Comic Con Weekend! 03:13 - We played some Elden Ring and Splatoon Raiders 05:54 - Addressing the comments 11:37 - Clayface Trailer 18:39 - We FOUND the green! 23:56 - Wolverine Comic Con Trailer 34:02 - Marvel's Hall H Presentation 42:48 - Black Panther 3's NEW Tchalla 53:56 - Doomsday's Comic Con Trailer 1:03:23 - Misc. Comic Con News Host: Brian Kim, Alex Berg Studio Technician / Editor: Brian M Kim Producers: Brian M Kim, Alex Berg For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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