The team talks about movie posters, themes, and scores.

The cast argues over the fairness of heroic destiny and the burden of a hero's responsibilities.

The cast tests their survival instincts before discussing Hanna-Barbera cartoons and their importance in the history of TV and animation.

After sharing the most memorable pages they've ever come across in comics, the cast discusses royal comic book characters.

After a discussion of the finer points of written dialogue in television shows, they discuss the representation of drug addiction in comic books.

The cast discusses the conspiracy theories they find most troubling and most believable. The various "rules" and methods of time travel in film are also covered.

The cast debates the ethics of superheroes working as reporters before discussing the best viewing format for movies. 

Movies that perfectly encapsulate the times in which they were created are discussed before the cast prices out their most desired movie props. 

The gang weighs the pros and cons of paying superheroes. The building blocks of a believable child protagonist are also discussed.

Product mascots get their own movies before the cast discusses if it's possible to separate the value of a work of art from the social stigma of the artist.

The cast describes their lives in their favorite fantasy words and discusses sexism in comic books.

The episode is devoted to "The Simpsons", including topics like the show's effect on society; humor; and what it means to be a Simpsons fan after 30 years.

John Romita Jr. is celebrated alongside a discussion of past TV shows that would no longer be acceptable by today's standards.

The best sports movies are discussed and the most egregious examples of science in science fiction is discussed.

In a special episode celebrating Joss Whedon's Firefly, the gang discusses the visual styles the show inspired as well as their favorite episodes and characters.

Comic writer Brian Michael Bendis is celebrated before a discussion of gaming hardware.

It's March on El Rey Nation and to cure a case of the crazies the gang holds a single elimination tournament to determine the best movie of 2019!

The gang discusses their favorite versions of Lucifer and compare similar comic characters.

The cast discusses the worst behavior they've witnessed in movie theaters and name some of the finest examples of great comic book covers.

The best and worst movie Presidents are remembered after a discussion of the most useful video game cheat codes.

The cast bands together to teach us the best ways to survive the zombie apocalypse. 

After Vivian offers a crash course on aliens, the cast rolls dice to randomly redesign some classic films with the help of a game.

The gang talks about what might have been if different actors had been cast in legendary roles. Afterward, the cast congratulates one another on their greatest achievements in gaming.

Omar teaches the rowdy cast a lesson on 90s CG animated television before the gang goes over their list of top-five desert island movies.

Film noir is discussed in a special, themed episode of El Rey Nation, along with its evolution into Neo-Noir and the spread of the style into other mediums such as video games, comic books, and television.

The gang discusses the best games to play with friends as they talk couch co-op gaming. Then the match-ups get more intense as Cameron leads the class in a lecture on the history of pro wrestling. It's all very refined.

The unsung heroes of western animation are praised by the El Rey cast before Kelly teaches a class on monster killing and the Slayerverse.

The gang identifies the progenitors of modern RPGs and determines the titles which define the genre today. Afterwards, the most iconic comic book character designs are discussed.

It's Christmastime on El Rey Nation and after our favorite Christmas episodes are discussed, the cast names the most dastardly villains who ever attempted to ruin the winter holidays.

Classic films are randomly, and hilariously, reimagined with a new game after the cast celebrates and compares the work of influential directors Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams.

The gang builds a list of the top assassins from film, TV, and literature. Later, the future of fantasy is discussed along with the rise of the super-saga.

The gang compares their favorite heist films and discusses why the genre means so much to American cinema. Afterwards, they find out that superpowers aren't all they're cracked up to be.

A discussion of the finer points of Dungeons and Dragons campaign creation gives way to a debate regarding television's best fictional presidents.

The Nation cast talks collections and why hoarding baubles and fetish properties are such an integral part of nerd culture. Afterwards, a look back at summers gone by determines which year had the best blockbuster season.

On Halloween night, the El Rey Nation crew dresses in costume and compares notes on how to get the MOST candy on your trick or treat routes. Afterwards, the most overrated Halloween costumes are discussed alongside the most inspired ones.

The Nation cast talks collections and why hoarding baubles and fetish properties are such an integral part of nerd culture. Then a look back at summers gone by determines which year had the best blockbuster season.

The Nation cast names their favorite anime the talks about the future of the medium. Additionally, the group shares memories of fights with family when board games (both problematic and fun) are discussed.

A discussion about toxic fandoms leads this installment before the cast remembers the books that shaped their childhoods as well as their generation.

What did 80s movies do best? Fight scenes or love scenes? Find out this week as the cast discusses the finer points of both before a movie-based parlor game is played.

The Fight Board once again challenges the group after Hector teaches a class on the perfect entry points to those new to DC comics.

Sometimes mistakes make movies even better, but nobody likes a crappy ending. The group discusses their favorite movies goofs, then band together to fix the worst movie endings.

A game connecting random celebrity careers is played before hypothetical super-romances and resultant love children are thought up.

Vanessa gives us a crash course in Kaijus before the group bands together to lodge complaints about the most unfair and infuriating video game bosses.

A talk about our favorite puppets in media paves the way for a debate to determine the superiority between CGI and practical effects in present and future filmmaking.

The gang makes heartfelt appeals for the return of their favorite cancelled shows right after they look back to analyze fads from the past.

After identifying their favorite super-powered animals, the gang teaches us how to behave and what to look for in a comic shop.

The team discusses movies you can't watch twice before saluting the most pointless video game characters in history.

We dare you to say "El Rey Nation" three times into a mirror, as the squad discusses urban legends. They'll also be playing a game of Charades like only nerds can on El Rey Nation.

The squad holds vigil for the most heartbreaking moments in comic book history before discussing popular fad toys they wanted that never came to fruition.

Racism in American animation is discussed, as panelists bring to light what was meant as satire and what - wasn't. Later, theories fly as the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is speculated upon.

The gang joins up to name their favorite and least favorite Batman storylines. Afterwards, Hector gets made-up like a bloodsucker while the finer points of vampire movies are discussed.

This week on El Rey Nation, Kelly leads the group in a discussion of Young Adult and classic movies are given the YA treatment before a round of "The Name Game" is played.

This week, the gang puts away their capes and discusses their favorite non-superhero comic books. Afterward, they name their fictional crushes, put aside their pride, and describe their dream dates with the aforementioned characters.

The group commiserates over their traumatic first experiences with R-rated movies. Later, they discuss progressivism in Science Fiction and name the characters and films which have done the most work to normalize inclusion in the genre.

From pop culture to popping bottles, El Rey Nation has something for everyone as our resident four favorite friends debate one another in THE LIGHTNING ROUND before they create cocktails based on their favorite characters.

El Rey Nation's favorite resident nerds breakdown all things pop culture with THE LIGHTNING ROUND before the FIGHT BOARD is unveiled in a segment filled with flying darts and death-defying debates only on El Rey Nation.

Omar Najam joins the gang to discuss their favorite versions of fictional characters before they all take turns embarrassing one another for the popular shows and movies they haven't seen and the references they shamefully don't get.

Get ready Pumpkins and Honey Bunnies. Vivian Martinez joins the crew to discuss the superhero movies that weren't, right before they dig into a sack of tasty Big Kahuna burgers to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tarantino's Pulp Fiction.

The cast starts off with the Lightning Round before saying 'goodbye' to their favorite video game consoles of yester-year. Later, the FIGHT BOARD is unveiled as they let fly with darts, opinions and maybe even insults on El Rey Nation.

The first episode of El Rey Nation begins with The Lightning Round. Panelists pull cards and defend split decisions pertaining to fandom. A discussion about late sequels vs. franchise reboots is held and the show is wrapped up when Cameron cooks some exotic foods based on a popular TV show.