We’re back!

In this episode of The Nerdy Misfits Podcast, Matt and Connor sit down to catch up on everything they’ve been up to over the last few months. From clearing out the video game backlog to the books that actually got us reading again, we’re breaking down our current pop-culture obsessions.

The calendar has turned to 2026, and Matt and Connor are kicking off the year with a massive lookahead at the pop culture landscape. From the silver screen to the pages of our favorite manga, we’re breaking down everything we can't wait to consume this year.

In this episode, we dive into:

• 🎬 Movies & TV

• 🏮 Anime & Manga

• 📚 Books

• 🎯 Personal Goals

Whether you're looking for recommendations or just want to hear two friends geek out over the year ahead, grab your headphones and join the conversation!

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Join the Nerdy Misfits as we build the ultimate Tier List. Which month takes the crown for 2025, and which ones are relegated to the bottom tier?

Grab your snacks and settle in for the ultimate year-end showdown.

Make your own tierlist and share it in the discord!

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This week, we’re hitting the rewind button! ⏪

Matt and Connor wrap up the year by breaking down their absolute favorite highlights from 2025. From the anime/movies/games/books that they got to enjoy this year. They also have a couple guest appearances!

From The Nerdy Misfit Family to yours we hope everyone has a Happy New Year! We will see you next year.

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In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the madness of Sanda, the new anime from Science SARU that has everyone asking: "Is this genius or a fever dream?"

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season! We will see you all next week!

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The Winter 2026 anime season is HERE, and it might be one of the greatest ever! Get ready for the return of anime heavyweights in this crucial seasonal breakdown.

Join Matt and Connor as they dive deep into the most anticipated sequels, including the chaotic start of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, the emotional journey continuing in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2, and the shocking developments of Oshi no Ko.

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The 2025 Manga Sales Showdown: Oricon's Official Top 10 List!

Join us for the definitive breakdown of the Japanese manga industry's year! In this special episode, we dive into the official Oricon Top 10 Best-Selling Manga Series of 2025 to crown the undisputed sales champion.

We go beyond the numbers to discuss:

• Reviewing Last Year's Predictions: We look back at the 2024 forecasts, analyzing which titles exceeded expectations and which predictions missed the mark.

• The Full Top 10 Countdown: We dedicate time to each of the top series—from the veteran powerhouse One Piece and the surging Jujutsu Kaisen to breakout hits like Dandadan and Blue Lock. Find out the final ranking for all ten series!

• Looking Ahead to 2026: We wrap up with our highly-anticipated Next Year Predictions, discussing which new anime adaptations, long-running series conclusions, or industry shifts are set to shake up the 2026 Oricon charts.

If you follow the manga industry, this is the essential recap and forward-look you need!

The dust has settled, the trophies are polished, and the three-peat is etched in history! We dive deep into the ultimate Worlds 2025 recap, breaking down the tournament and what we enjoyed most! But the battles aren't over! We shift gears to Riot's new TCG, Riftbound, covering all the revealed Champion Legends, new mechanics, and whether this is the card game that finally captures the heart of Runeterra. Worlds is over—but the game has just begun!