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Average Joe Nerdcast

06 July 2026

30m 12s

35 Years Later...Terminator 2 Is Still Perfect

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Thirty-five years ago, Terminator 2: Judgment Day changed action movies forever. Somehow...it still hasn't been topped.

This week on the Average Joe Nerdcast, Nate is celebrating one of his all-time favorite movies. From wearing out VHS tapes recorded off USA Network, to quoting Arnold Schwarzenegger well enough to accidentally win an impersonation contest in the Army, this episode is a love letter to the movie that helped shape his imagination.

We dive into the unforgettable Future War opening, James Cameron's incredible filmmaking, Stan Winston's legendary practical effects, Robert Patrick's terrifying T-1000, Sarah Connor's evolution, and all the moments that made kid Nate completely lose his mind. This isn't a review or a plot recap; it's one lifelong fan talking about why Terminator 2 still absolutely rocks thirty-five years later.

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