Pol (for a bit, anyway), Kirsten, and Bud talk nature safety, the do-we-need-this-ness of a new HP series, a new SNL, and more! But not much more. =)

Bud’s Weekly Geek-out

04:18 – headphone bear

Coming Soon

07:04 – Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is being made into a TV series (Prime)

08:16 – Harry Potter HBO series officially confirms first six cast members

11:43 – Saturday Night Live is getting a UK remake in 2026

Geek News Proper

16:41 – Oscars Adding Best Stunt Design Category (starting with films released in 2027)

20:36 White Lotus fans thiiiIIIiiink Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins have fallen out (source: the NME)

related: Aimee Lou Wood says SNL apologized for ‘mean and unfunny’ White Lotus satire

26:59 – Tom Cruise fans think he should receive honorary Oscar for his stuntwork

28:22 – Thunderbolts* stunts (Zoner Mary) (and one more)

29:18 – Naked man climbs atop Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland

30:32 – White Lotus piña colada Coffee Mate??!?

33:18 – James Cameron is exploring how AI can help the film industry ”cut costs in half” without ”laying off half the staff”

34:23 – On | Zone Dreamers (fascinating workout wear ad starring Zendaya)

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