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Laser Focus

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X-Men
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TV Theme Songs
DC Universe
Marvel Cinematic Universe
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Godzilla
X-Force
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Legal Dramas
Feminist Film Theory
Twin Peaks
Mothra
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Courtroom Thrillers
Comedy
Cloverfield

Watched the latest big movie, binged a whole TV season, or read comics from 25 years ago and want more? Need to hear people go very, very deep on the dorkiest things we all love? Then Laser Focus, the new podcast from Nerdist, is for you. Every week, Senior Editor and film critic Kyle Anderson will welcome other members of the Nerdist expert staff to get all up in every bit of the pop culture, fro... more

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This week, Kyle welcomes back Adam Murray to discuss another weird '90s movie from their childhood. This time it's arguably (although who would argue) the first actually good video game movie, 1995's Mortal Kombat. Why did it work? Does it hold up 30... more

For the final episode of this spooky season, Kyle welcomes back Eric and Mikey to discuss the classic Universal Monsters movies. Eric and Kyle are big fans; Mikey has never seen a single one...until now! How well do these nearly 100-year-old movies f... more

This week, Kyle welcomes back Lindsey Romain to talk about why and how horror media can be comforting and what specifically they look for in cozy horror watches. Get those pencils ready to write down the metric ton of titles they mention!

Kyle has some conflicted feelings about Peacemaker season 2, which just wrapped up on HBO Max. Joining him to parse out his thoughts is Popverse staff writer and friend of the show Jules Chin Greene. They also discuss the future of the DCU and the ho... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Agee
Actor known for his role as John Economos in Peacemaker and appearances in The Sarah Silverman Program and New Girl.
HBO Max / DC
Episode: Steve Agee Talks Peacemaker
Noah Hawley
Creator, writer, producer, and director of Alien Earth
Episode: Alien: Earth (w/ Noah Hawley)
Ro Rusak
Editor-in-Chief of Nerdist
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Episode: Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Preview
Lindsey Romain
Freelance writer and critic, former Nerdist staff, and Chicagoan
Nerdist
Episode: Movies of 1995
Hector Navarro
Host of Heroes Reforged and Dork Souls, film critic, and pop culture enthusiast.
Episode: The Fantastic Four: First Steps w/ Hector Navarro
Adam Murray
Producer, writer, and host of timeline videos on Nerdist
Nerdist
Episode: What Happened to the Jurassic Franchise?
Sage Young
Co-founder of headoverfeels.com and X-Files fan
Episode: The X-Files Retrospective Part 2
Mikey Walsh
Film critic and contributor at Nerdist
Nerdist
Episode: JAWS 50th Anniversary
Rosie Knight
Comic book writer and pop culture journalist
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Episode: Kaiju Madness w/ Rosie Knight

Host

Kyle Anderson
Senior Editor and film critic from Nerdist, Host of Laser Focus.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Very focused

    Podcast Addict
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    Mr.Tac8s
    a year ago
  • X-men podcast lost me

    No structure to the comparison to the queer community

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Blackhawk182
    United States2 years ago

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Q: What did you find that spoke to you so much that made you want to keep watching it multiple times that day?
The friend group and their interactions resonated with my own close friends, making me feel a sense of connection and excitement.
Alien: Earth (w/ Noah Hawley)
Q: Did you ever think about, I should probably kill some more people at any point?
Hawley explains the need to ensure character deaths are meaningful, especially in a serialized context.
Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Preview
Q: What makes the different haunted houses appealing?
Ro contrasts lively immersive theater elements and the darker tones of others, discussing unique stories in each haunted house.
Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Preview
Q: Do you enjoy this type of haunted house experience?
Ro expresses her love for immersive theaters and how Halloween Horror Nights feels like a scary immersive theater experience.
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Q: What was your opinion of Barbarian, which was Cregger's first horror movie?
I thought it was tremendous; the audience was losing their minds at the unexpected jumps and dread that Cregger established through his unique storytelling style.

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A diverse range of exciting topics related to film, television, and pop culture are explored in depth, appealing to fans of nostalgia and contemporary media alike. The discussions often include analyses of recent movies and TV seasons, along with reflections on classic works from the past, such as beloved comic series and childhood favorites. Notable episodes focus on popular franchises like the DC Universe and Marvel adaptations, illustrating a commitment to both mainstream hits and cult classics. The conversational style, enriched by the expertise of the hosts and frequent guests, creates a vibrant atmosphere for listeners looking to delve into the heart of the stories and trends defining today's entertainment landscape.

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1. DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast
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3. How Did This Get Made?
4. Blank Check with Griffin & David
5. Phase Hero

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Laser Focus launched 2 years ago and published 125 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Laser Focus include:

1. Steve Agee
2. Noah Hawley
3. Ro Rusak
4. Lindsey Romain
5. Hector Navarro
6. Adam Murray
7. Sage Young
8. Mikey Walsh

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