Review: Black Panther - Spoiler Free
A story of birthright, colonialism, isolationism, empowerment, and oh yeah... superheroes, Black Panther is a big step for the Marvel Cinematic Universe into a wider world. Join boR and Cap for a bite-sized and spoiler-free review that gives you the feels without the reveals. We discuss how Black Panther makes some key changes to the Marvel movie formula, where the film (and the format) falter,...
24m Feb 21, 2018
24m
Episode 302 :: Monsters, Rockets, & Necropants
From far away lands, near Earth orbit, and the gutters of the Internet, we’re sourcing the finest semi-organic nuanced discussions on all things nerdy. Cap, boR, Brandon and Jess are hunting monsters, breeding monsters, and reminiscing about ranching monsters with the new games Monster Hunter World and Monster Breeder. We also dial up an old pal for his debut appearance on Nerdy Show: long time...
1hr 11m Feb 14, 2018
1hr 11m
Microsode: Augmented Reality
Throughout Nerdy Show's entire nine year existence we've heralded and cautioned about the oncoming world of augmented reality - That one day the virtual world would explode out from your devices and exist forever in your field of vision atop the world as we know it. Soon you won't even need a phone. What comes next will be wearable.Join Cap, Jon, and Lightning Dogs' Max Acree as they go beyond ...
37m Feb 08, 2018
37m
Episode 301 :: Don’t Be a Brandon!
Folks, we know we don’t always set a good example. But that’s what we’re here for! Let us make mistakes, so you don’t have to. We have no shame, we have no sense of decency, we just have strong opinions about pop culture and very little restraint. Case in point: sometimes we put things in our bodies that we really, really shouldn’t. Or, as you’ll soon find out, sometimes Brandon gives a special...
1hr 27m Jan 31, 2018
1hr 27m
Nerdy Show Microsode: Dracula Untold & the Death of the Dark Universe
By listener-request we're investigating the curious case of Dracula Untold - the 2014 film that puts a supernatural spin on Vlad the Impaler's real world origins and would have been the first installment in Universal's ill-fated cinematic universe of movie monsters. Does this new spin on a classic have enough bite to hold up against our refined tastes? Join Cap, boR, Doug, La Valle, and Chrysta...
31m Jan 24, 2018
31m
Nerdy Show Film Commentary: Dracula Untold
By listener-request we're investigating the curious case of Dracula Untold - the 2014 film that puts a supernatural spin on Vlad the Impaler's real world origins and would have been the first installment in Universal's ill-fated cinematic universe of movie monsters. Does this new spin on a classic have enough bite to hold up against our refined tastes? Join Cap, boR, Doug, La Valle, and Chrysta...
1hr 57m Jan 24, 2018
1hr 57m
Nerdy Show Interview: Musical Obscurity with Marc With A C and Jordon Zadorozny
Music nerd extraordinaire Marc With A C has held onto a singular dream for most of his life: for a record of his to be produced by Blinker the Star's Jordon Zadorozny - one of his favorite musical acts. That long-sought day has come, and the dream has crystallized into... Obscurity. In this special interview episode of Nerdy Show, Cap is joined by Marc With A C and Zadorozny to tell the making-...
1hr 5m Jan 17, 2018
1hr 5m
Nerdy Show Film Commentary: Foodfight!
Join the Nerdy Show crew as they endure Foodfight! - one of the most notoriously bad films of all-time. It's a CGI animation disaster of epic proportions and the dumpster fire that made it to the screen is only half of the sordid story. We tell the strange tale of how this mess was made and share our reactions after surviving this maelstrom of mediocrity. Join, Cap, boR, Doug, Chrystal, and La ...
1hr 45m Jan 10, 2018
1hr 45m
Nerdy Show Microsode: Foodfight!
Join the Nerdy Show crew for a bite-sized episode about Foodfight! - one of the most notoriously bad films of all-time. It's a CGI animation disaster of epic proportions and the dumpster fire that made it to the screen is only half of the sordid story. We tell how this mess was made and share our reactions after surviving this maelstrom of mediocrity. If you think you've heard the tale of Food...
19m Jan 10, 2018
19m
Nerdy Show 300 :: Nerdy Show & Tell
The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast has hit a momentous milestone! We're celebrating Nerdy Show's big 3-hundo with a rager of a party, and you're all invited. Stumble with us into a celebratory romp of regrettable decisions! Join Cap, boR, Trench, and Flame On!'s Bryan for an old fashioned game of show and tell; where all the hosts have brought something to the table, and surprises are ...
1hr 18m Jan 03, 2018
1hr 18m
The 2017 FINAL BOSS – Top 20 Nerdy Things of the Year!
It's the Top 20 Nerdy Things of 2017 - our annual list that does the the impossible (and highly unnecessary) task of summarizing the year in orders of geekitude. Our list turns a discerning eye to all corners of human endeavor - from every medium of pop culture to scientific discoveries - and ranks them on a completely arbitrary and unscientific scale. Join Cap, boR, Trench, and Brandon as thi...
1hr 51m Dec 26, 2017
1hr 51m
Nerdy Show Interview: The History of Barry Levinson's Toys
Join Cap for an in-depth exploration of one of the most tragically-overlooked films of the 1990s: Barry Levinson's Toys. This highly unusual holiday film starring Robin Williams turns 25 this year and we're celebrating by putting it in its rightful place as a marvel of filmmaking and a chilling satire of drone warfare - made years before that was even a thing. Haven't seen the film? No problem...
59m Dec 20, 2017
59m
Nerdy Show Update :: It's Star Wars Week! Check Out State of the Empire!
Episode VIII, The Last Jedi is coming out so this week we're putting out THREE episodes of our Star Wars speculation podcast, State of the Empire! Check them out at http://nerdyshow.com/starwars We've got an episode priming you for the film to come, a review of the film, AND a review of the new high-tech VR experience Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire.
3m Dec 13, 2017
3m
Derpy Show :: Episode 300
Celebrating 300 episodes of Nerdy Show, it's Derpy Show's 300th episode spectacular! Wait... that's not right... What's happening here?! The Derpy Show crew has reunited to host this special episode of Nerdy Show. If you replace the entire crew of a show with that of another, is it even the same show anymore? Find out as we answer that question, and learn what DJ Snorlax, Robojoe, Neofaust, an...
58m Dec 04, 2017
58m
Nerdy Show Microsode: 15 Years of Firefly
15 years ago a television show lived and died, but in its single season rocked the 'verse of geeks everywhere. Joss Whedon's Firefly is still one of the greatest sci-fi adventures to ever straddle the small and big screens. Join Cap, boR, Trench, Jon, and Doug - four longtime fans and one nonplussed nerd who doesn't get the hype - for a listener-requested episode where we reminisce about the s...
29m Nov 29, 2017
29m
Pod Cast :: A Thanksgiving Bulletin from the Multiverse
Don't get too excited folks, this is but a toe-dip into the torrid seas of the multiverse and a Thanksgiving bulletin that Nerdy Show is cooling our collective heels as we prepare for the brutal onslaught that is the holiday season. But that doesn't mean we can't have some fun! Join undecipherable whale noise and land lubber cetacean enthusiast Pat Freely for gripping casual conversation on oce...
3m Nov 22, 2017
3m
Nerdy Show Review: Justice League - Spoiler Free
Of all the crazy gambles in superhero cinema, Justice League is the biggest. With DC/ Warner Brothers' spotty track record for their cinematic universe... there's no way this ensemble film of largely undeveloped characters could work, right? We're glad we didn't put money on this one because Justice League has absolutely flipped expectations and re-writes the book on what's possible for the fut...
38m Nov 15, 2017
38m
Episode 299 :: Toxic Nut Soup
Here at Nerdy Show, we're a melting pot of pop culture. We'll gladly mash subject and mix genres when it comes to geeky discussion and dweeby diatribes. Unfortunately, the same thing can be said for us and food. Sometimes you have a peanutbutter cup-like combo of good ideas, but more often than not we make bad, bad ideas. Join Cap, boR, Brandon, and Trench for spoiler-free opinions on Thor: Ra...
1hr 14m Nov 08, 2017
1hr 14m
Nerdy Show Book Club :: Episode 15 :: Read-Along: The Handmaid's Tale
This episode is dedicated entirely to Margret Atwood's landmark dystopian novel, The Handmaid's Tale. It's a horrifying story that gets closer to reality with each passing day - in which America has been overthrown by religious fundamentalists and anyone not male, white, and heterosexual is killed or subjugated. We experience this awful reality through the eyes of a woman trapped in sexual serv...
1hr 1m Nov 01, 2017
1hr 1m
Episode 298 :: Tricks & Treats (Assorted)
This episode of Nerdy Show is presented by: Candy Corn - the blissful indulgence every hole hungers for. Hear us get hopped up on sugary snacks as we ramble through the streets of our nerdy neighborhood. We knock on a lot of topical doors, but it's not all Snickers and Smarties. Destiny is handing out unwrapped treats with chaos snuggled within their sugary folds. Join Cap, Brandon, boR, and J...
1hr 19m Oct 24, 2017
1hr 19m
Nerdy Show Book Club :: Episode 14 :: A Handmade Tail
As we brace ourselves for our forthcoming dissection of the disturbingly relevant Handmaid's Tale, we first divert into greener and more peculiar pastures by talking about the other things we've read. Join Cap, Denika, Brandon, and Jess as they unload on a wide expanse of literary explorations. Discover a genre specifically about faeries being dicks, explore the world of video game translation ...
41m Oct 18, 2017
41m
Episode 297 :: The Orville Vs. Star Trek: Discovery
This season of television you've got choices when deciding where to boldly go. Option A: Seth MacFarlane's The Orville; a Galaxy Quest-style, Roddenberry-fueled sci-fi comedy. Option B: Star Trek: Discovery; a darker slice of Trek set in the new movie continuity. Option C: BOTH?! Join Cap, boR, Trench, and Doug as we weigh the pros and cons of both series. The very fact that we have two high-c...
1hr 25m Oct 11, 2017
1hr 25m
Nerdy Show Interview: Careless Juja and the World Tour That Wasn't
VGM is a strange genre. For starters, it's a genre consisting almost exclusively of covering other people's music - but the difference between a random band covering a random song and Video Game Music is substantial. VGM focuses on rearrangement of music, sometimes drastically so; often uplifting the source material to previously unrealized heights. So quality VGM is a very special thing - for ...
42m Oct 04, 2017
42m
Nerdy Show Update :: September 2017
Our workloads and life are all feeling fatigue from the Hurricane Irma monkey wrench. We'll resume our regularly scheduled programming next week. In the meantime, here's some updates about the latest happenings behind the scenes.
3m Sep 27, 2017
3m
Episode 296 :: The Hunker Games
We survived Hurricane Irma! Venture to the "dirty side of the storm" and thrill as we describe all our first world inconveniences of sassy trees, migratory bird flight plans, power outages, and copious hunkering. It turns out while we were keeping clear of windows and raking endlessly, some cool media came out. Hear our thoughts on Seth MacFarlane's spin on Star Trek and Galaxy Quest, The Orvil...
1hr 5m Sep 19, 2017
1hr 5m
Nerdy Show Interview: Chamber Band - Time Traveling Through 36 Questions & Governor's Square
Chamber Band have made it their mission to emotionally disarm you while exploring beloved nerd worlds. In their debut record, Deities, they cheekily adventured through Dungeons & Dragons, in Careers they braved The Hunger Games, and now in Governor's Square they're taking on H.G. Wells' The Time Machine and The Invisible Man. However, in all cases it's best you check your preconceived notions b...
53m Sep 13, 2017
53m
Nerdy Show Review: Twin Peaks - The Return
Looking for a spoiler-free review of Twin Peaks - The Return? Well sorry, folks - there's no such thing. Tune in to the first couple minutes to hear the broadest of discussions of our thoughts on the revival series, and then buckle up. After we cross the spoiler wall you're going to want to have seen all of the series or the strange desire to be even more confused than the average Peaks fan. T...
46m Sep 06, 2017
46m
Episode 295 :: The Immortal Iron Fish
Do you want to be a master of martial arts fish-ticuffs? Well, you'd better look somewhere else, friend! We've got zero good advice and only the dregs of the nerd world to feed on. We're pop culture catfish! Join us as we nom through the goop of our geek lives. Learn about the fruits of Brandon's plant harem, Doug's difficulties with Deep Space Nine, Cap's strange adventures prepping for the s...
1hr 7m Aug 30, 2017
1hr 7m
Nerdy Show Review: Amazon's The Tick - Season 1 - Spoiler-Free
The biggest, boldest, bluest name in superhero comedy is bounding back into your life! This week Amazon unveils the first season of The Tick (or half of it anyway). Ben Edlund has returned to his cyan creation with the incomparable Peter Serafinowicz in the title role alongside a cast of up-and-comers. Join Cap, Tony, and Doug as we celebrate the Ticks that have come before and discuss the fine...
20m Aug 23, 2017
20m
Nerdy Show 294 :: Carbon Nano Toobin'
Global warming getting you down? Just go carbon nano toobin', brah! We discuss a surprising new science that could eat CO2 and spit out the multi-use material of the future: carbon nanotubes. Blind and unchecked science and capitalism have got us into this mess, and it turns out they might save us too. We're full of summer fun science facts! Join us as we explore the games we've been playing -...
1hr 28m Aug 16, 2017
1hr 28m
Nerdy Show Update :: August 2017
Hey folks! No episodes for the next couple weeks while we travel and sort out surprise summer shenanigans! However, if you're craving entertainment - all is not lost - this is an exciting week! Out today we have an all-new episode of Dungeons & Doritos. As of this episode, the series is on a hiatus of an undetermined length as explained in our recent D&D Update. We do have one more D&D project...
5m Aug 02, 2017
5m
Nerdy Show Interview: Marc With A C Gets Shock Treatment
Before there was "reality TV" there was Shock Treatment - a side-step sequel to The Rocky Horror Picture Show that confounded fans and slipped in under moviegoers' radars in 1981. No sweet transvestites here, just Brad and Janet trapped in a televised torture chamber that looks eerily like America in the 21st century. The film faded into obscurity, where it would've languished were it not for s...
57m Jul 25, 2017
57m
Episode 293 :: Escape from Ape-Catraz
Something genuinely strange has happened friends. There was once a age where summer blockbusters were a popcorn-munching escapist's paradise of awesome stories coupled with dazzling effects. But those days were long past, plots got dumber, and quality films became few and far between... Until now. Against all odds, summer 2017 has hit hard with stellar films. Films that are critically acclaimed...
1hr 23m Jul 18, 2017
1hr 23m
Nerdy Show Interview: 40 Years of Cerebus the Aardvark with Gerhard
Cap celebrates 40 years of a comic book milestone: Cerebus the Aardvark. It's an independent comic that took the world by storm, changed the industry forever, and broke bold new ground with its hilarious and heart-rending story. The series was written and drawn by Dave Sim with background artist, Gerhard. Together they chronicled the life of this ill-fated aardvark with Sim drawing the characte...
56m Jul 11, 2017
56m
Episode 292 :: Smoke 'Em if You Got 'Em
If you're jonesin' for some unfiltered geek conversation, well pal, you've come to the right podcast. Light up with Nerdy Show as we share some smokin' film, game, TV, science, and comics news and reviews. Brandon shares sublime experiences in space parking in Elite Dangerous: The Legendary Edition, Y.A.s Queen Denika delivers an impromptu Nerdy Show Book Club and shares her adventures at Kenn...
1hr 30m Jul 05, 2017
1hr 30m
Nerdy Show Interview: Curse Words with Charles Soule and Ryan Browne
There's only one man (and a koala) standing in the way of Earth being enslaved by a magical realm: his name is Wizord, and he's kind of a dick. That's Image Comics' new fantasy-comedy Curse Words in a nutshell, and if you're not on board already, after this magical mystery tour, you will be. Join Cap and Aaron live at HeroesCon for a saucy chat with series creators Charles Soule (Lando, Swamp T...
56m Jun 28, 2017
56m
Episode 291 :: Moogfest (and E3) Walk With Me
The summer is already off to a breakneck start for both pop culture and your beloved hosts. Hosts like boR, Nicky, Jon, and... what was that other one? They used to be on the show quite a bit... oh, Cap! Our fearless leader has returned from their travels hither and thither and brought with them eclectic tales. Learn about Cap and Jon's experiences at Moogfest - a combination science and techno...
1hr 29m Jun 21, 2017
1hr 29m
Nerdy Show Update :: Come See Us at HereosCon!
Come see Cap, Doug, Aaron, and Bryan at HeroesCon this weekend. Awesome panels and a new Lightning Dogs book await! (We're at booth AA-100)
3m Jun 15, 2017
3m
Nerdy Show Microsode: Cracking Open The Dresden Files
When The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast isn’t unloading on the latest geek news and happenings, we’re diving deep into super-specific discussions and interviews. When it comes to series that deal with magic and folklore, some of the most provocative stories are set in modern times: Buffy the Vampire Slater, Supernatural, Harry Potter... and one other cornerstone of that genre that someh...
33m Jun 14, 2017
33m
Nerdy Show 290 :: American Nerds
https://nerdyshow.com/2017/06/nerdy-show-290/ In the realm of nerd podcasting, some older powerhouses are fading away, while others are gaining power through new followers. They'll do whatever it takes to entertain you and stay fresh in your mind. Dive into this crazy world with only boR, Brandon, Doug, and Denika as your guides into the world of American Nerds! With little to no explanation ...
1hr 44m Jun 07, 2017
1hr 44m
Nerdy Show Microsode: Console Clunkers & Spoofing Star Wars with Palette-Swap Ninja
Cap and Brandon are joined by Palette-Swap Ninja, an obscure nerd band that recently made a big splash when they combined two pillars of 20th century pop culture into one unbelievable concept album. Dan Amrich is a game journalist turned Ubisoft community developer and Jude Kelley is a research scientist who repairs old arcade machines. With our collective powers combined, we're unleashing a ne...
1hr 12m May 31, 2017
1hr 12m
Nerdy Show 289 :: Seed Vault: Discovery
http://nerdyshow.com/2017/05/nerdy-show-289-seed-vault-discovery/ What’s an episode of Nerdy Show like without its captain? You’re about to find out! While Cap is on shore leave, the rest of the bridge crew venture out into deep pop culture space, and become voyagers in search of nerdy discoveries and beyond. It ain't’ mutiny if there’s no captain aboard! Join boR, Nicky, Brandon, and Doug as...
1hr 12m May 24, 2017
1hr 12m
Nerdy Show Microsode: European RPG Video Games
When The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast isn’t unloading on the latest geek news and happenings, we’re diving deep into super-specific discussions and interviews. Where you're from greatly influences who you are - especially so when it comes to creative output. So it should be no surprise that for indie game studios out of Eastern Europe, the stories they tell and the games they make are...
26m May 17, 2017
26m
Episode 288 :: Guardians of the Dewniverse
If you crave the mysteriously exotic discussions of Nerdy Show, crack open this episode and experience a caffeinated deluge of uncanny topics. We share our spoiler-free thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, discuss the Bioshock-in-space creepiness of Prey, and the addictive properties of Ken Burns' documentaries... but that's far from all. Join Cap, boR, Doug, and Brandon as we sample fo...
1hr 37m May 10, 2017
1hr 37m
Nerdy Show Interview: Aquapocalypse Now - Jeffery Morris Unveils Oceanus
We've had an influx of cool, thought-provoking sci-fi films lately, but few of them have had much integrity when it comes to the "science" in "science fiction". Fortunately, we know a guy who's on a quest to change all that. Meet Jeffery Morris, head of FutureDude Entertainment, and the writer/ director of the upcoming film, Oceanus. With Oceanus, Morris is creating a near-future world of deep ...
52m May 02, 2017
52m
Episode 287 :: Bill Nye Drops the Ball
Tired of things you love going bad? Exhausted with good premises falling short? We feel you! Join Nerdy Show as we stare in slack-jawed wonder at the dumpster fires of Bill Nye Saves the World, the venerable TV science guy's new Netflix series, and other hot messes like Mass Effect: Andromeda. Yeah, you could say we're in a bit of a cantankerous mood, but fortunately there's still plenty of po...
1hr 21m Apr 25, 2017
1hr 21m
Episode 286 :: Dank Dragon
Normally we cover a wide swath of nerd subjects, but this episode is all video games. That said, the titles we're discussing are all very different from one another - some of them are even from alternate realities! Learn about the next level trolling and subversion of gaming conventions in the super-strange action RPG, NieR: Automata. Get lost in the Inception/ dating sim hybrid that is Person...
1hr 24m Apr 12, 2017
1hr 24m
Nerdy Show Interview: 15 Years of Donnie Darko With Richard Kelly
Donnie Darko is one of the greatest cult films of all time and a defining moment in 21st century cinema. It's a love letter to outcasts, anyone who grew up in the 1980s, and fans of the finest thought-provoking horror and sci-fi. For its 15th anniversary, the film is getting re-released on the big screen in a new 4K edition, and we're thrilled to commemorate the occasion by speaking with writer...
56m Apr 05, 2017
56m
Nerdy Show Microsode: Thrilling Tales of Science Fantasy with Matt D. Wilson
In-between hard sci-fi and hard fantasy lies a land where robots and unicorns play; so holster your laser pistol and put the spurs to your dragon, 'cause in this episode we're exploring the ill-defined expanse of science fantasy. This genre is home to critically-important pillars of pop culture like Star Wars and basically every super hero universe, but where's the dividing line? At what point ...
42m Apr 03, 2017
42m
Episode 285 :: Journeys of the Body and Mind
The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast unloads on the latest geek news and happenings! Come with us now on a journey through time and space. Like bards of old in seaside taverns, the Nerdy Show crew are prepared to regale you with tales of their recent voyages. They've traversed to geeky locales perhaps you too have seen; like North Carolina ComiCon: Oak City, or The Legend of Zelda: Breath...
1hr 22m Mar 22, 2017
1hr 22m