EP 18 - Let's Start The Year A Little Nerdy

<p>🎧 New year, new episode. No guests this time. Just us having a proper nerd catch-up.</p><p>Tom (Switch) and Darren (iPhotoUK) chat through what we’ve been watching and what we’re hyped for next, then get into the big pop-culture debates: are sequels and remakes taking over, what still feels fresh, and what we actually want from films and TV going into 2026.</p><p>This episode covers:</p><p>• Films we’ve been watching and talking about, including The Running Man, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Predator: Badlands, and more• 2026 hype like Avengers: Doomsday and Supergirl</p><p>• TV deep-dives: Stranger Things, Fallout, The Witcher, and Star Trek (Discovery + Strange New Worlds)</p><p>• One of Tom/Switch’s standout shows recently: MobLand</p><p>• Gaming chat, delays, and what we’re watching in the industry</p><p>• Photography gear talk: lenses, lighting, and why certain setups just work</p><p>• Nexus 13: our new venture focused on themed cosplay events and workshops built around story-led photography, community, and a safe space to create. Themes we’re planning include Arcane and Cyberpunk, with additional themes to follow.</p><p>👇 Question for you:</p><p>What are you MOST hyped for in 2026 (film, series, or game)? And what theme would you want to see from Nexus 13?</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><p>• First Glass Designs: <a href="https://firstglassdesigns.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://firstglassdesigns.co.uk/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>• Darren — iPhotoUK — Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iphotouk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/iphotouk/</a></p><p>• Tom — Switch Photography — Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/switch_8.9/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/switch_8.9/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Socials:</p><p>• LinkTree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/CosplayTogsAndAllThingsNerdy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=adde6ee7-75be-4b74-a829-fb406f933f8c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://linktr.ee/CosplayTogsAndAllThingsNerdy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&lt;sid=adde6ee7-75be-4b74-a829-fb406f933f8c</a></p>