Life continues, taking care of my mother, looking forward to April and trying to find ways to enjoy life as it is. Here’s some of that stuff that kept me enjoying:
MUSIC
the skit leading into Neil joining the song makes this even more special.
Rebecca Sugar is maybe even a better singer/songwriter than she is a cartoonist. Okay she’s just awesome at both.
I can’t recall if I’ve posted this before or not but it’s just hilarious and was in my recent History.
Two new Brook Pridemore videos:
Always going to share my friend Jack aka MIA MERA, but also he never misses.
Amazing cover.
Wrestling music is just music.
NEW Saliva, Gorrilaz, Black Crowes, Bush, Harry Styles, and Rob Zombie in the same month?
TV theme music is just music.
See caption above
K-POP:
These two strong proper messages from Waterparks and Bruce Springsteen, they have “spoken” and I have listened.
More promoting cool stuff by friends.
I’ll be their neighbor.
This part 4 of a series but the musical section is the most important.
These two covers from an 8 song album coming soon from Beck caught me.
Ooooooooooh….
Oooooooooooohhhhhhhh…
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
The whole 50 minute orchestration
This is old but was featured on the released Jan 2026 Season 3 of School Spirits and sounded so cool I had to check it out on its own.
Let’s end music on just some cool new sounds.
VIDEO GAMES:
This looks cool.
Demo teased me to wanna know where this goes.
Still high as my 2025 GOTY.
Bought this so fast.
Gotta try the demo but this looks great.
More on this highly anticipated game.
WRESTLING
In depth interview with Wes “Beastman” Fetty. Worth your time.
Lodestone mini doc is just important one day truly historic footage.
One of the most important events of the year already Jan and an amazing show to boot.
MOVIES/TV
You just WANT this to be really good or just as campy as MOTU 87 that it surpasses that legend.
Holy fuck this just looks sooo weirdly good. I am unfamiliar with the source material book and won’t ruin it in advance allowing this
Yes!
Also Yes!
I’m not sure what this is about fully and that’s what interests me.
A new Cartoon Cartoon!
Creators of Cyanude and Happiness doodle and then premiere a trailer for a new cartoon.
Creepsville!
New Sunny Side Up!
New Ask Hank Anything!
Holy fuck I am into this. Steve Conrad is a mad creator.
Boots Riley rules
I don’t care that it was shot on an iPhone. I just care that its a pretty fantastic short film.
“…the next comic being added to the must-read list for any horror fan” – Andrew Dyce, Screen Rant
“…a high stakes political thriller with classic possession horror” – Dave Richards, Fangoria
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 30, 2026) – In a major crossover between the comic and film worlds, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster is adapting the breakout supernatural thriller comic book series, THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN. An IDW Publishing original horror from creator and writer, Hannah Rose May, and artist, Vanesa Del Rey, the acclaimed series will make the leap from page to screen in what is a landmark collaboration between one of horror’s most influential studios and one of the genre’s boldest emerging storytelling voices.
Set at the most famous address in the United States as it becomes a demonic battleground for good versus evil, THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN follows the first female president of the United States of America, as she balances boiling political tensions, the threat of World War III, being a mother to two teenagers, and a rapidly shifting media landscape.
Jason Blum will produce for Blumhouse, with Ryan Turek serving as executive producer. Series creator and writer Hannah Rose May and IDW Publishing CEO Davidi Jonas will also executive produce. “Getting to work with Blumhouse to bring THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN to the big screen feels like a dream come true,” commented May. “Blumhouse has defined modern horror for a generation, and I could not be more excited to be working with them on this adaptation. I am so grateful to my incredible partners at IDW for their tireless work to share this story with audiences around the world.”
“We’re truly honored to be working with such amazing partners like Blumhouse and Hannah Rose May on the adaptation of THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN,” stated Jonas. “We’re so proud of this comic and we cannot wait for moviegoers to witness this horror masterpiece in theaters!” “What immediately drew us to THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN was how grounded and urgent it feels,” said Ryan Turek, executive vice president, feature film development for Blumhouse. “Hannah has created a story that fuses classic possession horror with contemporary political tension in a way that feels bold and deeply human. It is exactly the kind of material we look for when we think about expanding horror into new spaces, and we are excited to identify a filmmaker who can bring this world to the screen with the scale and perspective it deserves.” The adaptation underscores the growing cultural impact of May’s work, which combines grounded emotional stakes, contemporary political tension, and classic horror dread: a trifecta that has resonated strongly with both readers and critics.
The collected edition of THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN is on sale now wherever graphic novels are sold. Series creator and writer Hannah Rose May has also crafted the eagerly anticipated sequel, THE EXORCISM AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, with the debut issue releasing on March 11, 2026, and pre-orders are currently open at comic shops. Additionally, May continues to deliver fear to comic book readers with SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #1, on sale February 18, 2026. May is represented by Verve, Luber Roklin and Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz.
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After an amazing New Years Eve enjoying Game Changer Wrestling alongside friends and acquaintances the year began with taking mom home from Rehab. She was not ready, but rehab was not working and the facility had sudden issues on New Years Eve that preciptated an early discharge. It has been an experience taking care of her on my own. When not doing that which definitely is exhausting and life changing in terms of my regularness I have done my best to keep up with things in the world, especially in my own enterainment world and to that, here’s a new Nerd Notes full of movies, tv, gaming, music, books, comics, and more.
The Scholastic Spring 2026 Preview highlights some excellent stuff including a new AVI book, new Sidekicks by Dan Santat and a bunch of interesting Middle grade and YA novels.
Whuile watching Jacob the Carpetbagger’s cruise adevntures the thing that really caught my attention was Le Petit Chef, an AR dining experience. Located in cities all around the US and the world, the adventure I’d personally love to go on is in New Delhi, a vacation spot I desire highly where one of the best people I know period also live. Hopefully I will figure out a way to make this happen, 2026 looked so promising for this till my mother’s health took its tumble.
And now here’s some movie and TV trailers:
I honestly never became an ST fanatic, but I enjoyed the series and I like the idea of a cartoon exploring the universe itself further.
The most sensational inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational This is what we call the Muppet Show! I can only hope. Kermit, get your hands off Sabrina’s behind! ANIMAL! YOU TOO! COME ON! I KNOW! I KNOW! IT’S THERE BUT STOP!
This feels so disconnected to the comics and the MCU but I’m still curious. Wonder Man as a character is so tightly wound around The Vision, so… we’ll see.
This looks cool.
I haven’t actually seen a Lee Cronin feature, but he’s a much talked about horror director so I’ll happily make sure people don’t miss this if they do.
I do not play Fortnite,but South Park Studios essentially made an original short for this that you don’t have to play Fortnite to enjoy the lore of the concept and also tying deeply into South Park video games.
Season one was awesome, season two looks like it goes BONKERS!
Gore Verbinski flick. Sam Rockwell being Sam Rockwell. Absolutely BONKERS!
Here’s some bad ass violence, drama and violence featuring bad ass people:
Here are two documentaries using old footage to tell stories of legendary musicians and people.
and here are two mini documentaries about the making of music.
Here’s a K-POP section:
Here’s a bunch of music videos I enjoyed:
Two wrestling things. One a deathmatch featuring Jun Kasai, who I am highly excited to see perform later this year in person and the other the start of a series of videos by Atticus Cogar which I believe will also culminate with happenings at the same events I’ll be seeing Jun Kasai in Las Vegas this April.
Two book things (sorta). A trailer for the newest book in a series I love and a video from a cartoonist whom I adore who is also a Youtuber celebrating their millionth fan on YT.
Gaming (but not trailers)
KEEPER is/will always be a contender for 2025 game of the year and anything about it I will gobble up.
To end things, the soundtrack to Dave the Diver. Good listening for whatever you’re doing.
Imagine you are a cat raised by frogs or maybe toads? Who cares… you live a sweet zen like life in a forest. Everything seems calm and simple, jump, climb, see cute creatures and then just when you feel safe, the world falls apart around you with no explanation and you must run and jump and climb while saving and surviving and being a cat. As frantic and scary and as often as you may die (you have more than 9 lives), the zen feel never disappears.
This is Princess of the Water Lilies. A game that came out late 2025 but because of the life I have been handed did not get to truly relax with and try until recent circumstances where nothing has gotten easier but the need for moods and feels like this game became very necessary.
One of the most fascinating things are the boss battles. Scary, intense, but never do they feel impossible. You just need to keep trying, you’ll get it. It’ll still feel calm somehow. Even as new mechanics get added each level, it doesn’t feel like too much, it just feels like progression through intense yet never heartbeat faster inducing. This is a great and wonderful thing and makes Princess of the Water Lillies stand out for me.
The game is available on Steam for $14.99 US.
Disclaimer: This game was recieved free for review, but truly has earned a glowing one.
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One of the best experiences I had at PAX was learning more about HANK: Drowning on Dry Land. While I was disappointed to discover the game would only be a short snippet of a larger idea when it came out, it did not ruin my excitement. The time travel mechanic, avoidance of paradox, multiple deaths, and multiple solutions for a small game, along with amazing art and a killer song kept my interests high.
On Jan 13th 2026 at noon EST you can all experience the final version for only $2.99 on Steam. There will also be an art book available.
While I can’t show you the new trailer just yet, here’s the music video released awhile ago to whet your appetite. As well as a thumbnail with a few additional thoughts underneath.
HANK will surprise you with how it can trick you into thinking you have it all solved. In good ways, and actually never bad ways. The reversing and speeding time mechanic works amazingly well. Just pay attention, you don’t want to accidently bump into yourself… or do you? Dying is just part of the adventure. I’ll bring you more as HANK comes closer to release date, but mark your calendar and wishlist today.
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Things in the real life continue to be stressfull. Focus is on unfortunately mothers recovery from stroke in November. It is a slow and wavy process, mentally and physically. We are trying our best to maintain a life of pop-culture and the everyday, it is a struggle, but here is a new Nerd Notes.
My newest dream obsession is Atlas9 in Kansas City, MO. Introduced to me by Jacob the Carpetbagger, I went into deep dives and would truly love to see this spot in person. Will I? Who knows, but you should check it out. At least watch Jacob’s video to understand my fascination:
And now the Nerd notes, in no particular order other than a history date going back to Dec 5th till Dec 18th, music, games, fun, trailers, etc.
the entire One More Time album is on repeat on my phone when travelling.
The ending of RJ Skinner (City) and team’s weekly official unofficial podcast/interview/skit show was more than wrestling, it was just pure entertainment and it came to a conclusion perfectly.
Amazing that this the International footage was actually found while Baz worked on his stellar film.
The Boys comic had a weird ass ending, I have no clue how the show will end it.
This 2026 VR game looks fascinating.
A book turned into a less than 3 minute animation. A great short but also a celebration and an ad.
One of my most anticipated games of 2026. A new trailer of silliness that aired during Days of the Devs 2025 Game Awards edition
Lobo looks cool.
This Billie Eilish mockumentary looks fascinating.
Joe Brumm and LUDO worked closely with Halfbrick to make this so I’m excited.
One of the coolest games announced at The Game Awards. Bruce Straley is a proven creator.
Look its called Gail Daughty and the Celebrity Sex Pass. Much of The State/WHAS are in it.
NOBODY 2 and NORMAL? Bob on fire!
Killer song.
I do want it that way.
Very curious to see what season 2 brings.
Great teaser.
I heard this song during I Love L.A., its five years old but its new to me and now I’m totally into Baxter Dury.
Luc Besson on this classic?! Yes please.
Guy Ritchie has proven he has a good handle of Sherlock and I’m interested to see what else he does with the “mythology”
This director has not made a bad film.
This is a fever dream.
Just watch it.
If you haven’t watched Sunny Side Down, you need to.
Another banger.
One of my other most anticipated games of 2026 and that came as a total surprise even with FBC being a thing.
I was on the floor. Just listen. Closely.
This is creepy, and sexy, also Michel Franco makes intense stuff.
Investigate, infiltrate and battle aliens using iconic gadgets from the franchise
Gateshead, United Kingdom – December 5th, 2025 – Coatsink are delighted to announce that Men In Black: Most Wanted is available today on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3. Step into the iconic franchise and take on the role of a neuralyzed agent to investigate a hostile alien race that’s established itself across the US.
Based on the Sony Pictures hit film franchise that earned almost $2 billion at the global box office, Men In Black: Most Wanted allows players to become agents. Head out into the field to investigate – from motels, to black markets, to airbases – and make use of a variety of gadgets to solve environmental puzzles and thwart an invasion of Earth. Use the neuralyzer to wipe the memories of civilians and wield iconic weapons from the MIB franchise in combat sections when you find yourself confronted by hostile aliens.
To aid you in your investigations, you will have magnet gloves that allow you to manipulate objects from a distance, the Scout Bug to get access to otherwise unreachable areas and the Omni Scanner which scans valuable data and intel.
“We are thrilled to let players step into the world of Men In Black: Most Wanted today,” said Richard Snowdon, Coatsink CEO. “At Coatsink, we are no stranger to working on iconic franchises, having previously created the Jurassic World: Aftermath series and Transformers: Battlegrounds. Adding Men In Black to that list is a great honour and we’ve worked really hard to capture iconic elements from the series in an experience that blends infiltration, investigation and combat.”
“We’re thrilled to team up with Coatsink to bring Men in Black: Most Wanted to life in VR,” said Lance Sloane, SVP of Virtual Reality at Sony Pictures Entertainment. “Once again, the team has delivered exceptional work with an iconic franchise, and we’re proud to continue pushing the boundaries of immersive storytelling alongside our friends at Meta.”
Also All-American Rejects dropped another single earlier this week:
I have to thank Ben Lee and Ione Skye for reccomending this. I also want to remind you that just like Anthony, Flea is a quality actor
Ian Jones-Quartey, Patrick McHale, Rebecca Sugar, and Pendleton Ward worked on this type of exquisite corpse animated story and I look very forward to it.
Trite action thriller sure, but also cool ass cast and cool looking action. If I get a chance/opportunity to watch this through easy means I will. If I remember.
Instead of going back as far as the last Nerd Notes way back in October before mother’s stroke I will mostly skip November, but I will see my YT history to see if anything super caught my eye and is still pertinent as of today. Mother’s stroke recovery is still in progress and will continue to be for the forseeable future. I am adjusting to the new life and figuring it out as I can. Please continue to be as patient as you have been and as wonderfully supportive as you;ve been capable from your side of the screen or in the real world where applicable.
First up one of the things I very excited for in 2026 is the MEOW WOLF TTRPG. Sure I don’t have NYC friends to play with at this time but even if all I can do is read it and add to my Meow Wolf library that’s enough for me. Lore lore lore lore lore. https://meowwolf.com/blob/making-of-tavers-ttrpg
Here’s some music:
GAMES
I got to play this early and it is hella fun. Go play it.
This really does look great.
With the recent game remake, the ONLY reason this has any interest from me is because Christophe Gans was behind the helm. So even though it’ll have nothing to shock or even scare, as it was under his eye and creation, it’ll feel something different I can only hope.
