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16 Mar 2026 · 01:02:13

Red Hot Review: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Hello, and welcome to episode 93 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In what we can almost call another Red Hot Review (check us out being topical), we chat about the latest installment in HBO's adaptation of George RR Martin's literary universe - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. We're talking Dunc, we're talking Egg and we're talking all things Hedge Knight. Spoiler, it's pretty good, as is our chat (of course)... See you next time for some more absolute nonsense!

13 Oct 2025 · 01:13:55

Fixing the Stupid - Season 8 of Game of Thrones

Hello, and welcome to episode 89 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're back with another rendition of "fixing the stupid" where we revisit things that are objectively bad and, well, fix them. This week, we take aim at one of the most impressive fumbles in entertainment history: season 8 (and a bit of 7) of Game of Thrones, the HBO phenom that enthralled everyone for 5 seasons. Until they messed it up. Luckily, we're here. Let us know if you agree, and if you don't, come tell us how you'd fix it! See you next time for some more absolute nonsense!

9 Jun 2025 · 00:56:06

What's with all the cancellations?

Hello, and welcome to episode 86 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Today, in the wake of the news of Prime Videos's Wheel of Time being cancelled after three seasons, we chat about what's up with streaming services cancelling good shows. And how the should have cancelled some that weren't. Yes, looking at you GoT.... See you next time for some more absolute nonsense!

14 Apr 2025 · 01:05:44

MCU Musings - Avengers: Doomsday

Hello, and welcome to episode 84 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We turn our attention back to the film behemoth that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we think ahead to the next Avengers film in the lineup - Doomsday. What do we make of the enormous cast? Is RDJ coming back a good thing? Is it a plot point? Come along as we figure out what we might want from this film and Marvel in general. See you next time for some more absolute nonsense!

17 Mar 2025 · 01:00:23

Who is the Hero of Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

Hello, and welcome to episode 83 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. There is chatter of an upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, so we thought we'd revisit Sunnydale and definitively put beyond any doubt that Xander is the hero. Wait... That doesn't sound right, does it? Listen along as we try to figure out who the "main character" is in the beloved classic 90s (yes, that long ago) supernatural TV show. See you next time for some more absolute nonsense!

3 Feb 2025 · 01:03:32

Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40K TV Series

Hello, and welcome to episode 81 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're on a "what TV do we want" roll at the moment - this week, Sean and Vib turn their easily distracted attention to the (allegedly) forthcoming Warhammer 40K TV series headed up by Henry "No he is a nerd, honest" Cavill. Where on earth do you start with a project that big? How do you keep it on track? How do you make sure you make the right people really mad? No idea, but it's fun to guess!

20 Jan 2025 · 01:19:44

Casting HBO's Harry Potter Series

Hello, and welcome to episode 80 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. As excitement builds for the long awaited (and still far off) HBO Harry Potter series, we're back in the casting chair, and things are getting very, very silly. Can Vib get away with just casting Lee Pace everywhere again? Does Sean just hate good actors? And why is the internet convinced Mark Rylance should be Dumbledore when Jude Law is right there?

21 Nov 2024 · 01:07:45

Red Hot Review: Rings of Power Season 2

Hello, and welcome to episode 79 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're not late and you can't tell us we are...

30 Jul 2024 · 00:58:19

The Matrix - Swallowing the Red Pill

Hello, and welcome to episode 78 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We loved The Matrix, and we want to talk about how good it was. How has a film from the late 90s remained so good? Join us as we spend an hour basically just talking about how great The Matrix is, and how mixed its sequels were.

10 Jun 2024 · 01:08:53

House of the Dragon - Black vs Green

Hello, and welcome to a special bonus episode of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In excited anticipation of Season 2 of HBO's House of the Dragon, we look back over Season 1, asking what we liked, what we didn't, whose side we're on and what we're looking forward to from the next Season. Dragons. Mostly what we're looking forward to is dragons. We're simple folk...

19 Feb 2024 · 01:09:26

What we want from Season 2 of Rings of Power

Hello, and welcome to episode 69 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. It's been some time since Amazon's Rings of Power aired, and it got us thinking: what do we actually want from the upcoming season? Do we want multiple Saurons? Do we need more close-up slow-mo shots of Galadriel on a horse? Do we just want more of Elendil the Tall?

27 Nov 2023 · 01:12:55

Something Something Buffy the Vampire Slayer...

Hello, and welcome to episode 64 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. It's a real trip down memory lane this episode, as Sean and Vib wax on, and on, and on about how much they enjoyed the late 90s/early 2000s genre defining TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Listen as they ramble through highlights (Giles!) and lowlights (Riley, anyone?) of seven seasons of coming of age teen drama, with just a soupçon of Hellmouth thrown in for good measure.

4 Sept 2023 · 01:08:16

Are we done with superhero films?

Hello, and welcome to episode 58 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. This episode, we're tired. We're so, so tired. But we're not sure what it is that's making us tired. Is it the MCU? Is it cinema in general? Is it just superhero films? We're honestly still not sure.

21 Aug 2023 · 01:12:05

The Jackson Cut - What did Jackson Change in the Making of Lord of the Rings? Part 2

Hello, and welcome to episode 57 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In our latest escapade, Sean and Vib wax lyrical on one of their favourite topics, Peter Jackson (et al.)'s Lord of the Rings cinematic trifecta. We talk about the changes made by the creators, and ask what ones work and (sacrilegiously) which ones maybe don't. We have so much to say, and you clearly love it, so here is Part 2 of 2 (sorry...).

7 Aug 2023 · 01:09:00

The Jackson Cut - What did Jackson Change in the Making of Lord of the Rings?

Hello, and welcome to episode 56 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In our latest escapade, Sean and Vib wax lyrical on one of their favourite topics, Peter Jackson (et al.)'s Lord of the Rings cinematic trifecta. We talk about the changes made by the creators, and ask what ones work and (sacrilegiously) which ones maybe don't. We have so much to say, this is Part 1 of 2 (sorry...).

24 Jul 2023 · 01:06:53

What we want from the new HBO Harry Potter TV show

Hello, and welcome to episode 55 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're once again making demands... sort of. We discuss what we'd like to see from the newly(-ish) announced Harry Potter TV series on HBO. Do we want teen drama, but magical? Do we want 90s sitcom? We'll give you all our excellent ideas and opinions. Let us know if you agree.

6 Feb 2023 · 01:17:08

Books we want to see on the big screen

Hello, and welcome to Season 2! This is Episode 43 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Sean and Vib discuss which fantasy/sci-fi book series they would like to see adapted to the screen. For once they're collaborating to come up with a joint list, so tune in to see how that goes!

17 Oct 2022 · 01:18:14

Red Hot Reviews: The Rings of Power

Hello, and welcome to a much belated Episode 39 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Now that Sean finally has internet again, we're looking back on Season 1 of Amazon's Rings of Power and giving our fresh, unadulterated takes on what we thought of this prequel to The Lord of the Rings. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

15 Aug 2022 · 01:14:10

Casting the First Age

Hello, and welcome to Episode 36 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Today, as we continue to be hyped for Amazon's upcoming Rings of Power, we try our hand at casting their next multi-million dollar show set in Tolkien's universe. That's right, we will provide you with the definitive(ly wrong) cast list for the First Age!

18 Jul 2022 · 01:13:55

Red Hot Reviews: Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness

Hello, and welcome to Episode 34 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In this (very late) episode, we lied to you. We're not doing Harry Potter. That's next time. Sorry.

6 Jun 2022 · 01:20:35

What Makes a Good Adaptation?

Hello, and welcome to Episode 33 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In this episode, we take a look at Amazon's upcoming Rings of Power adaptation of, we think, the appendices to the Lord of the Rings, and ask what it is that makes some adaptations (Jackson's Lord of the Rings Trilogy) a roaring success, while others (Jackson's Hobbit Trilogy) fail with barely a whimper.

23 May 2022 · 01:05:38

Hot Take: there are no good Star Wars films

Hello, and welcome to Episode 32 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Today, Vib presents his latest Hot Take by telling everyone that there are, in fact, no good Star Wars films. Or does he? Turns out that maybe Vib and Sean agree on something at last. So instead, both of us will be trying to explain why, even though there are many criticisms that can be levelled at the Star Wars films, we love them regardless.

9 May 2022 · 01:23:19

The Marvel Cinematic Universe Tier List

Hello, and welcome to Episode 31 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Today, our intrepid superheroes take on a gargantuan task - assigning all (well... nearly all) Marvel films to tiers. Of course, we've designed appropriate tiers for the task: top tier, pleasantly surprised, classic superhero average, immensely boring, actually bad, could have been made by DC. Let us know if you agree!

14 Mar 2022 · 01:10:41

Is Amazon’s The Wheel of Time Any Good?

Hello, and welcome to Episode 27 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. This week, Vib and Sean talk through Amazon's latest attempt to make "the greatest fantasy TV show ever", the Wheel of Time. Who is the Dragon reborn? Where do the Trollocs come from? Why is Lord Aglemar a chump? Find out the answers to all these questions and more. Also, we rate the show. It's... fine.

16 Aug 2021 · 01:08:48

Does Serenity finish off Firefly?

Hello, and welcome to Episode 18 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Today, we talk about our favourite space cowboys (or are they?) and ask if Serenity provides a good enough ending for the beloved (at least by us) show Firefly! Name a more outrageous cancellation, go on, we dare you!

2 Aug 2021 · 01:15:16

TV shows in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Hello, and welcome to Episode 16 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We are entering the world that's almost bigger than our own - the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we talk all things Loki. At least that's what we thought going into this, but regular listeners will know we tend to meander. So get ready for a bit of Loki and a whole lot of other (mainly MCU) things.

31 May 2021 · 01:01:11

Ranking the Star Wars Films

Hello, and welcome to Episode 7 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In this episode, we boldly go where no... Wait, no, that's not right... We voyage to a galaxy far far away to bring you the most objectively accurate rankings of the films in thr Star Wars franchise ever. And also the angriest Vib has ever been. Ever.

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