Nerd On! The Podcast

Welcome to Episode 76 of Nerd On! The Podcast – The Notebook If you’re a bird, I’m a bird. That’s right today we take a stroll into the Nicholas Sparks Classic that spawned several romance films that defined a generation. The Nerd’s sob, cry, and gush about The Notebook! Starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, we accompany your ears (and eyes for some) on this Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re celebrating the day with a significant other, your single awareness, or Galentine’s day, we love you! Find out what was our take always and why it’s Corey’s favorite Romance film of all time on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 75 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Family Guy & RPGs with Dan Peck It seems today, that all we see are superheroes in movies and politics in TV, but where are all those good old fashioned— ROLL FOR PERCEPTION! Today the Nerds bring Dan Peck, one of the writers for Family Guy to help celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the show, as well as give us a better understanding of what it’s like to provide one of Fox’s tentpole programs its jokes and stories! But wait, there’s more! We also talk about the ins and outs of Role-Playing Games! From our first times to the struggles of being a player and a Game Master! How do these worlds collide? Find out on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 74 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Interview with Jonathan Frakes Here at Nerd On! the unexpected is our normal routine but, with the right mindset, this can be the best thing ever. Like who would expect Star Trek and Roma to be discussed in the same episode? Well, the Nerds got to do just that with Jonathan Frakes! You may know Frakes as Commander William T. Riker On Star Trek: The Next Generation as well as Xanatos from Gargoyles. Jonathan takes us through his favorite stories from his time on the Enterprise, as well as his transition from actor to director. From The Orville, Marie Kondo, to 24 Hours of Madness, to Alfonso Cuarón; we talk about it all! Learn our thoughts on all that is Roma AND, more importantly, what does “Riker’s Beard” mean on this episode of Nerd On!?

Welcome to Episode 73 of Nerd On! The Podcast – The Mantle Sometimes greatness is thrust upon us, but have you ever not wanted that greatness? Today the Nerd’s talk about their first IMAGE comic book episode The Mantle. Ed Brisson, brings us into the world without crossover events, reboots, and dark origin stories. We talk about the merits and implications of this 6 issue series that pokes fun at and puts a spotlight into the Superhero Culture we see today. But can something truly be a parody without parodying itself? Find out on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 72 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Spirited Away Your name is your salvation, don’t trade it away, even for a roasted newt! Let’s take a journey to a Bathhouse in the Spirit World with your favorite Nerd Podcast. Today we talk about Spirited Away, the Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki Masterpiece that refaced the animation world of the 21st Century. From Shinto-Buddhism, Ma, and an auteur’s concern of modern society, we discuss and analyze the merits and waves this film holds more than a decade later! Who is our favorite spirit in this modern coming of age fairytale? Find out in this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 71 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Batman Beyond The world will always need the Nerds, as Gotham will always need it’s Dark Knight. 20 years ago, we were blessed with the Batman of Tomorrow with Terry McGinnis! In this episode, we talk about DC’s Batman Beyond! From the same minds that gave us Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill in Batman: TAS, we got a fresh but bleak look at New Gotham in this WB Kids show! We discuss and analyze our favorite moments and where it stands in the Superhero Pantheon, as well as our love for Will Friedle in this multi-show arc! Find out who was our favorite new baddie or where we stand on this Caped Crusader in this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 70 of Nerd On! The Podcast – The Green Lantern Mythos & New 52 New Guardians Vol. 1 & 2 In Brightest Day, in Blackest Night, why do I have all these rings in my sight?! NEW YEAR, New 52! The Nerds take flight into the DC landscape of Green Lanterns and how the emotional spectrum works within it! “New Guardians” stars Kyle Rayner, in his quest to find peace amongst the newly formed Lanterns how does he fare? Who is the uncultured swine of the group or will this episode reveal more than one? If you’re new to DC and what the Green Lantern Corps are, listen to this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 69 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Aquaman My Man! We are performing The Hakka and diving into the first superhero cinematic Atlantis! Ending the year off with another superhero blockbuster, Aquaman! The Nerds dive deep into the waves of James Wan and WB’s newest installment of the DC Extended Universe. Starting Jason Momoa and Amber Heard, Arthur Curry is brought to life in a way no one has ever seen before, they made us laugh, cheer, and most importantly drool. However, no one is immune to our anal eyes as we discuss comic book films to new and watery depths on this Episode of Nerd On! Thank you to all our listeners for a wonderful year!

Welcome to a special holiday BONUS episode of Nerd On! The Podcast – Die Hard Hope your Nerd On Stocking isn’t too full because it’s the holiday season and a specific holiday from the western folks celebrate is the heroic acts of John McClane and the LAPD. That’s right; the most Christmas Action film from the 80s is here to be enjoyed, discussed, and analyzed. Die Hard, based on the novel written by Roderick Thorp, paved a way for a new action hero for generations to enjoy. Ho ho ho, have yourself a machine gun in this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 68 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse So, here’s the story, you get bit by a radioactive spider. Wait, you know this one? Well here’s six versions you may not be that familiar with! Today the Nerds enter the multiverse with Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse. With the minds that brought us The Lego Movie, this star-studded cast brings Brian Michael Bendis’ Miles Morales to life! Find out who our favorite Spider-Man is in this universe and who now reigns supreme as the best Spider-Man movie on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 67 of Nerd On! The Podcast – The Exorcist with Ryan Drummond, Original Voice of Sonic The Hedgehog Collect all the gold rings, the power of Christ compels you! Yes, you read that right. Today the Nerds talk with Ryan Drummond as our childhood would remember his voice from the Dreamcast as our favorite Blue Hedgehog, Sonic! While walking down memory lane with him we talk about his favorite film William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist. Unleashed on the world 1973, we discuss why we think this films still holds the mold for the horror genres and still a classic masterpiece of film making. What crazy methods did Friedkin do to get his performances, what is Puzuzu, does Max von Sydow ever age? Find out on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 66 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Elf As 2018 comes to a close, try to contain yourselves but Santa is COMING to GIMBLES! Yes, that’s right, the Nerds talk about the holiday classic that turns 15 this year, Jon Favreau and Will Ferrell’s Elf! Our favorite holiday spirit animal comes to life filling our Clausometer with Christmas Spirit and Maple Syrup! Join us as we talk about the aging of “Baby its Cold Outside”, the Great James Caan with Zooey Deschanel with Bob Newhart in this edition of a Movie Classic episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 65 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Planes, Trains and Automobiles We hope you didn’t get stuck in too much traffic or had to room with anyone that leaves soggy towels in your bathroom this Thanksgiving, can’t say that for the two we’re talking about! Today the Nerds close out the month of November with Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. A step in the nostalgia footsteps we explore the classic John Hughes film about the dysfunctional, hilarious, Thanksgiving road trip. We laugh, discuss, and rage about our favorite parts and spill on what pet peeves make us cringe the most. It goes without saying there’s a thankful message that you should stick around the end for on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 64 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald With your wand ready and Polyjuice potion at hand, whose side are you on? Today we travel by broom, apparating, or Portkey to the Wizarding World of Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald. From the studio and many of the same minds that brought us a beloved franchise Harry Potter, we talk about the second outing of Newt Scamander and the star studded cast in this five part saga. From the baby Nifflers, to the Zouwoo, from Nagini to Creedance’s survival, and Young Dumbledore to Grindelwald there is much to analyze, discuss, and laugh about. Will we love this as much as past J.K. Rowling adventures or agree with the Rotten Tomatoes Score? Find out on this Magical Episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 63 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Cartoon Network ‘R’ Us Pullover your hoodie, wake up early, or stay up late because we are talking about Cartoon Network! In October of 1992, Turner Broadcasting paved a way for 24-hour cartoon programming. Today the Nerds take on the pantheon of cartoons from Hanna Barbera, Looney Tunes, Cartoon Cartoon Friday’s, Toonami, and Adult Swim! This nostalgia episode has us trying to spout out our favorite moments of our childhood, join us as we take a trip on the reasons why we stayed home instead of playing outside. Will this warrant a sequel episode? Can they get through all the shows? Probably not, but find out on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 62 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Wolverine: Old Man Logan Put on your duster and get in the Spider Mobile, we’re going to D.C! No, not that DC, today The Nerds, turn the pages of on of Marvel’s What If Storylines turned Classic, turned movie, turned into continuity, Wolverine: Old Man Logan! In this alternate timeline we discuss the world if the “Heroes Fell”, our favorite parts, and how we yearned for more. Mark Millar makes sure we feel the Snikt with the talent of Steve McNiven in this first Vol of our favorite X-Men member. What is it like in a world with a friendly Ultron, a world where no one is worthy of a Mjolnir, and a Venomized T-Rex? Find out on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 61 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with Mikey Nau We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to this episode’s first adventure in the Wizarding World! Grab your robes, brooms, and get sorted into your favorite house, this week The Nerds talk about Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone! We are joined by our aficionado, Los Angeles based actor and comedy writer, Mikey Nau! From the streets of Privet Dr. to the first shot we see of Hogwarts, to the three stars on each page we discuss and analyze what made this a staple of modern filmmaking and nerd culture. Which nerd are you housed up with? Find out in this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 60 of Nerd On! The Podcast – The Thing Hope you’ve stocked on a beverage to keep you warm, since your body is the safest place to hide! Coming to you from outpost 31 the Nerds share their stories of The Thing. From John Carpenter’s 1982 The Thing, we discuss the pivotal time it was for the filmmaker, practice of making this a masterpiece for the genre, and just who we think made it out at the end! Light your molotovs, keep your blood bags safe, because we are capping off this Halloween Season off with Petri Dishes on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 59 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Scary Video Games ‘R’ Us Turn off your lights, raise your volume, the scare becomes real! Tonight, the Nerds gather around the electronic screen to tell scary stories of the most frightful Scary Video Games! From pixels to polygons and ports from Japan, the spirit of Halloween Ensues! We discuss and gush over what games made us scream like a sound byte library and why we love it. Who is the biggest scaredy nerd out of this bunch, find out on this “spoopy” episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 58 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Venom The first chapter of Sony Universe of Marvel Characters brings us the anti hero WE’VE been waiting for. This week WE talk about VENOM! From the star studded cast, to source material adaptation, WE analyze our favorite parts and the cracks in middle. How does Tom Hardy compare to previous iterations, how was the mid credit scene, what homages did the film pay? Join us as WE explore this new Klyntar filled universe on today’s episode of NERD ON!