Episode 210 :: The Eye of Argon Challenge
Long, long ago... In an age of peril and wonder called the 1970s... an obtuse horror was birthed from the sullen loins of the sci-fi/ fantasy community... A horror called... "The Eye of Argon"! Join hosts from across The Nerdy Show Network around a roaring winter fire as they drink a toast to one of the most celebrated monstrosities in nerd literature. Since its first publishing in 1970, Jim ...
1hr 15m Feb 22, 2015
1hr 15m
Episode 209 :: Futuresight: AR, Holograms, & The Internet of Things
We've been saying it for years, but now it's truer than ever: Augmented Reality is coming. Not much longer now and the synthesis between the digital and virtual world will be complete. Microsoft recently unveiled the HoloLens, a headset device that boast every AR fantasy and promises to revolutionize heads-up interfaces. We're calling it: this is the sign. Google Glass was but a prelude - the ...
48m Feb 15, 2015
48m
Episode 208 :: Mutanimals Return - Featuring Kevin Eastman, Paul Allor, & Andy Kuhn
Fresh from the sewers! This episode is dedicated to the wildest creations to spill forth from the realm of science fantasy: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their incomparable supporting cast of mutants, misfits, and Mutanimals. The Ninja Turtles has captured the minds of three generations of fans and counting. Whether you grew up on the classic black and white comics, the '87 animated ser...
1hr 22m Feb 07, 2015
1hr 22m
Episode 207 :: Cyberpunk is Dead, Long Live Cyberpunk
This one goes out to the technophiles living in the midst of urban decay; subsisting solely on soylent and jacked wi-fi - the coolest literary wastrels of the 20th century: the cyberpunks. Join high-tech lowlifes Cap, Jess, Jon, Brandon, and Denika as we get lost in the neon-lit dystopia of favorite sci-fi subgenres. We examine cyberpunk's origins in the techno-future of the 80s, how our prese...
28m Feb 01, 2015
28m
Episode 206 :: Frank Black is Back: The Return of Millennium
Welcome Nerdy Show listener. There are zero days remaining. We hope you're prepared for twisted conspiracies and apocalyptic prophesies, because The X-Files', cult classic sister show, Millennium, is back! Y2K may have been 15 years ago, but the war for the souls of mankind isn't over. The series has been resurrected in comic form at IDW and Lance Henriksen's iconic character Frank Black is s...
1hr 22m Jan 25, 2015
1hr 22m
Episode 205 :: Comics Against the Mainstream with Atomic Robo
Indie comics are shaping the rest of the comic book scene. Now, more so than ever, it's the books not produced by Marvel and DC that are setting the pace for the industry. In this episode, Nerdy Show hosts Cap, Tony, and Aaron share their favorite recent books and, surprise, surprise - most of them are indies. If you're looking for fantastic books to read, look no further! We've got the perfec...
1hr 18m Jan 18, 2015
1hr 18m
Episode 204 :: Archer Returns to the Danger Zone
Our favorite salacious super spy is back! Archer returns for its 6th season this week and the Nerdy Show crew is ready for more. In this listener-requested Microsode we discuss why we love Adam Reed's animated series and why, if you haven't yet perused Archer's 5-season-deep dossier, it's a must! Join Cap, Jessica, Matt, Jon, and La Valle as we share our favorite characters, favorite guest-sta...
22m Jan 04, 2015
22m
Episode 203 :: Holiday Films, Not For the Holidays
2014 is drawing to a close. The tinsel is coming down, the caroling has ceased, but we've got a little holiday spirit left in us... kinda. In this Microsode join Cap, Doug, Matt, and our Live Producer, John La Valle as we discuss movies set during the holidays that aren't consumed by Christmas cheer - these films are good any time of the year! So if you're coming off your Christmas binge of ex...
25m Dec 27, 2014
25m
Episode 202 :: The 2014 FINAL BOSS - Top 20 Nerdy Things of the Year!
2014, you wily beast... We've laughed, we've cried, we've partied, and we've run the gauntlet. All that's left is the ultimate challenge - the FINAL BOSS that is Nerdy Show's annual "Top 20 Nerdy Things" list. The list that makes all other year-end countdowns cower in shame. What makes our Top 20 so brutal? We subject the year's pop culture, achievements in science & technology, and world happ...
1hr 44m Dec 22, 2014
1hr 44m
Episode 201 :: State of the Empire – The Force Awakens
State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. There has been an awakening, folks! Episode VII has a title and a snazzy and much-debated teaser trailer to boot! What's more, the Internet was treated to a veritable buffet of leaked production art which appears to be 100% legit. State of the Empire has always been about rampant spe...
1hr 17m Dec 08, 2014
1hr 17m
Episode 200 :: The Oral History of Video Games
This is a Nerdy Show episode years in the making! For the past two years we've been collecting interviews from every host on the Network and nearly every celebrity guest we've had on the show, asking one simple question: what's your first video game experience? In doing so, we unearthed a treasure trove bigger than the E.T. landfill: an oral history of video games. These are stories set agains...
2hr 30m Nov 29, 2014
2hr 30m
Episode 199 :: UHF 25th Anniversary with "Weird Al" Yankovic & Jay Levey
As a pop culture icon born of the music video age, "Weird Al" Yankovic is a multimedia artist. His music videos, TV appearances, and his cult classic film UHF have defined visual comedy for legions of weirdos. In this episode we send up the visual side of Weird Al and commemorate UHF's 25th Anniversary. To mark the occasion,Weird Al returns to Nerdy Show with his partner in crime, Jay Levey - d...
49m Nov 10, 2014
49m
Episode 198 :: Bill Nye The Scientific Skeptic
Whether you grew up watching him drop knowledge in the 90s or talk no-nonsense smack to pundits in the 21st century, chances are - you know Bill Nye. As "The Science Guy" he's been an inspiration to millions, including many members of Nerdy Show. This mechanical engineer turned TV personality has made it his quest to spread the word of science and teach hard fact over sensational misconception....
35m Nov 03, 2014
35m
Episode 197 :: Fallout: Tales From the Wasteland
Welcome, vault-dweller, to the Wasteland! All the greatness of humanity has been obliterated by cleansing, nuclear fire, and all that's left are irradiated dreggs clinging to life in the ruins of what once was. In this Microsode, the Nerdy Show crew has been called on to discuss one of the greatest game series of all time: Fallout. Join Cap, Brandon, Doug, LaForge, and Matt as they share their...
38m Oct 27, 2014
38m
Episode 196 :: The Art of Breaking Games
Gaming is a powerful medium, be it on a tabletop or in front of a screen. Whether you're led down a meticulously crafted narrative or interacting with something abstract - the relationship between the gamer and the game is pure art. But how can gamers and artists deconstruct the game to make something new? We've brought two fan-chosen Microsode topics together in a Microsode 2-Pack! Join Cap, ...
46m Oct 20, 2014
46m
Episode 195 :: State of the Empire - Star Wars Rebels Sparks the Rebellion
State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. The big news this month is Star Wars Rebels has premiered! As of this episode we've seen the hour-long debut, "Spark of Rebellion" as well as the first regular episode "Droids in Distress". As faithful followers of the show know, even with the talented Greg Weisman on board, we weren'...
1hr 44m Oct 13, 2014
1hr 44m
Episode 194 :: Community Update :: D&D Q&A, The Microsodapalooza, and More!
We interrupt your weekly fix for topical nerdy podcasting with an important news bulletin: there's some crazy-cool stuff happening this week! Cap and Community Manager Trench share new details on our streaming events: the D&D Q&A and The Microsodapalooza. The D&D Q&A is a call-in show with the cast and crew of our tabletop roleplaying show Dungeons & Doritos and The Microsodapalooza is a a six...
24m Sep 22, 2014
24m
Episode 193 :: It's Your Density... We Mean, Your Destiny :: DESTINY REVIEW!
It's Nerdy Show - The Nerdy Show Network's flagship podcast! Destiny is a funny thing. Sometimes your destiny is for Darth Vader to come down from Planet Vulcan and tell you that if you don't take Lorraine out, that he'll melt your brain. Other times, Destiny is a brand-new video game from the beloved sci-fi studio that brought you Halo and Marathon. This episode is a little of column A and a ...
50m Sep 15, 2014
50m
Episode 192 :: Microsode 2-Pack - Films with Strange Truths & Secret Superpowers
We've mashed two fan-chosen topics together! For this Microsode 2-pack we've selected topics with a cinema-slant: "Superhero Stories in Disguise" and "Movies Based on Strange Truths". Join Cap, Hex, and Doug as they read between the lines of movies and look behind the scenes as to the unusual circumstances they were inspired by. What films, despite not being branded as "superhero movies", feat...
1hr 7m Sep 01, 2014
1hr 7m
Episode 191 :: Microsode – Orlando Nerd Fest
This month, Orlando was once again under siege by the raw might of Nerd Music! Orlando Nerd Fest made their big debut in the nerd music convention/ festival scene boasting the talents of Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu & The Earthbound Papas, Wordburglar, Critical Hit, Steam Powered Giraffe, MC Frontalot, and many, many more. Nerdy Show hosts Cap, Brandon, Kay, boR, Aaron, and Denika were...
30m Aug 18, 2014
30m
Episode 190 :: Lightning Dogs Never Turn Tail
THE LIGHTNING DOGS RETURN! The Lightning Dogs are everything we ever loved about sci-fi animation. Tune in as we brainstorm our 80s-inspired, post apocalyptic, action figure-ready, cartoon universe! Last week, we rounded out the Lightning Dogs team: six canine heroes empowered with special abilities and trapped in a desolate, mutant wasteland. They seem unstoppable, right? WRONG! This week it...
1hr 16m Aug 04, 2014
1hr 16m
Episode 189 :: Lightning Dogs Strike Back
THE LIGHTNING DOGS RIDE AGAIN! Tune in as we brainstorm our 80s-inspired, post apocalyptic, action figure-ready, cartoon universe! The Lightning Dogs are everything we ever loved about 80s and early 90s sci-fi (and all affiliated merchandise) and we’re conceptualizing them live. In this episode we finalize the characteristics and power set of our final three Lightning Dogs: Narisa, Kane, and ...
59m Jul 28, 2014
59m
Episode 188 – Mandatory Fun: Nerdy Show Interviews “Weird Al” Yankovic
Like a prophet from the stars, or the burning of a zesty burrito, "Weird Al" Yankovic has returned to us. Every few years its his solemn duty to warp pop culture to his comedic will, and over the decades he's amassed a legion of nerdy followers. Chances are likely that you're one of them. In this episode we speak with Weird Al, hot on the heels of his 14th studio album: Mandatory Fun. This is ...
41m Jul 17, 2014
41m
Episode 187 :: State of the Empire – The Master Plan
State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. Disney's master plan for the the new Star Wars universe is coming together. List leaked from within Hasbro has shown a likely outline for what major projects we can expect from now 'til 2020 including a Boba Fett film, and two suspicious candidates for other films. Creative teams have...
1hr 20m Jul 14, 2014
1hr 20m
Nerdy Show Prime: Bustin’ with Central Florida Ghostbusters – Part 2
Our ride-along with the Central Florida Ghostbusters continues! Cap and Doug were only setting out to interview the Ghostbusters, but now they’re out on a call with them… to an abandoned hospital! But busting ghosts isn’t all ectoplasmic glitz and glamor – this is just a routine call typically placed by practical jokers and the paranoid. Yet, as they enter the hospital, something seems differe...
1hr 24m Jul 09, 2014
1hr 24m
Nerdy Show Prime: Bustin’ with Central Florida Ghostbusters – Part 1
Last year, the Central Florida Ghostbusters saved Orlando, and most likely the world, from an ancient evil that manifested a pyramid atop the arts district… You may have heard about it. We’ve been trying to get these guys on the show for ages, and we’ve finally got em’! Join Cap for a paranormal Halloween treat with The Central Florida Ghostbusters: La Forge, Wall, Briggs, Poole, and their Gen...
58m Jul 09, 2014
58m
Nerdy Show Prime: Mighty Mega Men
Featuring interviews with The Protomen, Capcom’s Brett Elston, and Charlie from Fangamer! Big things are brewing in the fandom of everyone’s favorite blue robot. Capcom Unity just announced a musical olive branch to the Mega Man community with two albums of Mega music – including new music by your favorite robot-themed nerd rockers and rappers, as well as Over-Clocked Remix. And what’s more – ...
2hr 24m Jul 09, 2014
2hr 24m
Nerdy Show Prime: How I Met Your Mothra
Run for your lives! Nerdy Show Prime returns with a mega-sized episode dedicated to giant monsters and their natural enemies. From modern-day Kaiju to their mythic beginnings, we leave no stone un-hurled and no robot un-pummeled. Cap, Brandon, and Hex join forces with Wicked Anime‘s Jonathan and Andrew to summon the awesome knowledge needed to slay this beast. We interview Sunstone Games’ Simo...
3hr 4m Jul 09, 2014
3hr 4m
Nerdy Show Prime: Masked Justice
For decades masked heroes have taken the law into their own hands – but only on comic pages. However, in recent times the lines between fiction and reality have blurred, and indeed a few courageous souls have heeded the call to action. The Real Life Superhero Movement is a very real thing. All over North America, people are putting on costumes and fighting for what’s right. Some fight for socia...
2hr 39m Jul 09, 2014
2hr 39m
Nerdy Show Prime: Nerdy Show Declassified
Declassified just in time for the end times: The LONG LOST Nerdy Show Prime. Originally recorded in late 2010, this episode was seized by the FBI and only returned to us in June of this year. Join Cap, Hex, Mike, Brian, Brandon, and Jonna as we seek the truth behind UFOs, Atlantis, Paul McCartney, and every government cover-up in-between. Featuring interviews with the illusive blogger behind ...
2hr 33m Jul 09, 2014
2hr 33m
Nerdy Show Prime: Nuka Break
Our Nerdy Show Prime Fan Film Series continues! First we went below the surface and discussed Teenage Mutant Ninja Cinema, now we’re venturing out into the Wasteland in search of the perfect Nuka Break. Nuka Break is Wayside Creations‘ fan-funded web series based on the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout. The series is written by our very own Brian Clevinger, and co-created with Zack Finfrock. ...
1hr 54m Jul 09, 2014
1hr 54m
Nerdy Show Prime: Bacon
Because you demanded it: BACON. The haters out there said “old meme is old” and you said “hell no”. You, nerds of discerning taste, wanted to see if Nerdy Show could possibly pack any more awesome into savory, fat-rippled pork products. You were 1,000% right. Yes, we produced a bacon-themed podcast where we meet bacon makers and came to an understanding of why Odin saw fit to bestow us with th...
1hr 46m Jul 09, 2014
1hr 46m
Nerdy Show Prime: Nerdcore – Part 2
We knew that our exploration of nerd music history would be lengthy, but we were surprised how deep the rabbit hole went. Recorded in one long sitting, dividing this episode into two parts was an on-the-spot decision. You can tell it’s gotten late, ’cause we’ve gotten a little loopy. Picking up where we left off - our adventure through nerd music history continues up to the present and into th...
2hr 17m Jul 09, 2014
2hr 17m
Triforce Mike Tribute
On January 31st we lost a friend, brother, /co/merade, brony, poképhile, and so so so much more – the one, the only, the legendary: Triforce Mike. The night of Sunday, the 29th, he was hit by a car while biking. The crash put him into an unconsciousness from which he’d never wake. On the 30th, hundreds of people came to his hospital room to pay respects, friends and family arrived from out of ...
3hr 9m Jul 09, 2014
3hr 9m
Nerdy Show Prime: Life Day Spectacular
Winter holiday specials are a time honored tradition. Some are simply strange attempts to cash in on the holiday season (coughStarWarscough), others are brilliant, creative outpourings in the name of warmth, family, togetherness, and the hope that maybe, just maybe we can make the world a better place. We’d like to think this is the latter, but we’re willing to bet you’ll disagree. Whatever yo...
2hr 39m Jul 09, 2014
2hr 39m
Nerdy Show Prime: Teenage Mutant Ninja Cinema
Nerdy Show Prime is our on-going series of stand-0ut, single-subject episodes existing beyond our regularly scheduled programming. We’re pleased to bring you the first in a multi-part Prime series on the topic of “fan films”. We've entered in a bold new era of fan films, one where creating a full-scale film in someone else’s universe is an accepted thing, what’s more we’re seeing more and more ...
2hr 33m Jul 09, 2014
2hr 33m
Nerdy Show Prime: Voice Acting! Part 2
Part 2 of our Nerdy Show Prime 2-part feature on VOICE ACTING! When it comes to animation – voice actors define a character. Sure, there’s the writing and the animation, but it’s the voice that really sells the character. What would the animated characters be without their iconic voices bringing each of those characters to life? What’s the difference between a good anime dub and a bad one? It’...
2hr 17m Jul 09, 2014
2hr 17m
Nerdy Show Prime: Voice Acting! Part 1
When it comes to animation – voice actors define a character. Sure, there’s the writing and the animation, but it’s the voice that really sells the character. What would the Looney Tunes be without their iconic voices bringing each of those characters to life? What’s the difference between a good anime dub and a bad one? It’s the voices. As nerds we’ve created something of a fandom surrounding...
2hr 8m Jul 09, 2014
2hr 8m
Nerdy Show Prime: The Curious Case of Dean Wallace
Nothing could have prepared us for this… This is both the first episode of Nerdy Show Prime and an unparalleled document of the unusual. Nerdy Show Prime is a new brand of monthly episode dedicated to big topics that take an entire full-length show to discuss. However, we’d pushed aside our originally intended topic to tackle a more pressing matter… the disappearance of our good friend, Dean W...
2hr 56m Jul 09, 2014
2hr 56m
Episode 186 :: Games That Actually Need Super Ultra HD Remakes
The video game industry has hit an age that every mass medium hits – where restoring and revitalizing old titles is imperative. These days even more movies are getting regurgitated as needless remakes or unnecessary sequels – can the gaming industry do any better? Are there games out there that actually need to be remade or are begging to be updated with HD graphics? This Nerdy Show Microsode ...
47m Jun 29, 2014
47m
Episode 185 :: Valiant at HeroesCon with Matt Kindt & More!
Coming to you directly from I-95… it’s Nerdy Show Comic Show! The Nerdy Show crew traveled from Orlando to Charlotte North Carolina for our favorite comic convention of the year: HeroesCon. We hung out with some cool folks, met some fine people, moderated some cool panels, and now we’re driving home in the middle of the night. In this episode not only do Cap, Tony, and Trench discuss the Heroe...
53m Jun 26, 2014
53m
Episode 184 :: Movies That Actually Need Sequels
Movie sequels are a tricky business. Crappy movies get sequels all the time and on occasion perfectly good standalone movies are forced into the sequel game with mixed results or even the dreaded… direct to video sequel. Meanwhile, plenty of perfectly good film franchises are lying in wait as other movies are given the full-service sequel treatment. So what films actually need sequels? Nerdy S...
39m Jun 15, 2014
39m
Episode 183 :: E3 2014 – Day 3 – Batman: Arkham Knight, Destiny, Evolve, & More
It’s the final day of E3 2014 and there’s no shortage of new game experiences for us to cram in before the show closes for another year. We got a closed-door look at Rocksteady’s return to the Batman/ Arkham franchise: Batman: Arkham Knight (as well as a look at some kinda freaky Green Lantern redesign), saw the ultra gory and super-awesome Fatalities and features of Mortal Kombat X, peeped a ...
1hr 20m Jun 12, 2014
1hr 20m
Episode 182 :: E3 2014 – Day 2 – Zombies, Virtual Reality, & One Terrifying Alien
This E3 day offered not just thrills, but actual terror. The last thing we want is to be seduced by another Alien game but dammit… Alien: Isolation is in a league of its own and truly embodies the notion of “survival horror”. But it’s not the only game we saw flirting with danger and desperation – the creator of Resident Evil has returned to set a new bar for the horror puzzler, and the new zom...
1hr 20m Jun 11, 2014
1hr 20m
Episode 181 :: E3 2014 – Day 1 – Nintendo’s Gamble, Disney Infinity, & Beyond
E3 has truly begun! The convention doors have been thrown open wide and we’ve raided the halls of valuable information and hands-on experiences. We tried out Fable: Legends, Shape Up, Fantasia: Music Evolved, Disney Infinity Marvel Super Heroes, Apotheon, Broforce, and EarthNight. And we saw live demos of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Civilization: Beyond Earth, and TellTale’s Tales Fr...
1hr 15m Jun 10, 2014
1hr 15m
Episode 180 :: E3 2014 – Day 0 – The Media Conferences
Last year’s E3 was all about the new hardware. This year it’s all about the new hardware proving itself with games, games, games! This episode of Nerdy Show chronicles Day Zero of E3: Four colossal press conferences where the stage is set for the next-gen goodies awaiting us when the show floor opens. Microsoft, Sony, EA, and Ubisoft vied for the favor of gamers everywhere and for those of us ...
1hr 19m Jun 09, 2014
1hr 19m
Episode 179 :: Nerdy Show Heads to E3 2014
Adventures in video gaming awaits! Next week, Nerdy Show will be in Los Angeles to cover E3 – the biggest video game event of the year. But before we do that and unleash daily podcasts and videos chronicling our hands-on experiences with all new games, we thought it would be apropos to get the conversation started. And what better place to start than the rumor mill? Join Nerdy Show hosts Cap,...
1hr 13m Jun 01, 2014
1hr 13m
Episode 178 :: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Adventures with Steve Murphy
It’s a month of uncanny anniversaries. Last week we celebrated 60 years of Godzilla, and this week it’s 30 years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In this episode we talk with Steve Murphy – the most prolific Ninja Turtles author of all-time; having written more Turtles stories in more mediums than even the TMNT’s creators. As his pen name, Dean Clarrain, Murphy wrote Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtl...
1hr 50m May 27, 2014
1hr 50m
Episode 177 :: Godzilla – 60th Anniversary Special
Like a rock ‘n’ roll granddad, Godzilla is over the hill but ain’t gonna hesitate to crack jaws in a cultural relevance bar brawl. The King of All Monsters is still a pop culture behemoth even at the big 6-0, and in this episode we celebrate his nuclear legacy. Nerdy Show hosts Cap, Kay, Hex, and Tony are joined by community member and kaiju expert, BigBadShadowMan to discuss Godzilla’s histor...
1hr 20m May 18, 2014
1hr 20m
Episode 176 :: State of the Empire – The Ponda Baba Conundrum
State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. It’s a time of celebration throughout the galaxy. May the Fourth has brought jubilation to countless systems and the cast of Episode VII has finally been announced! But – there are still many secrets surrounding the burgeoning new film. Rumors of a mysterious cast member still to come...
1hr 14m May 04, 2014
1hr 14m