Adam and Keli Talk Nerdy

This time around Adam and Keli delve into the dark realm of corporate malfeasance, greed, dystopia, bloodthirsty monsters, and the movies from the Alien franchise. 

They also discuss an actor who some of us recognized during the recent LA fires, the passing of a sports broadcasting icon, our thoughts on the newest Star Wars series, and more. 

Adam gives a recap of Albuquerque Comic Con and Keli wanted to see if his kid could handle a Chicago winter. 

Join Adam and Keli as they discuss using military technology in a 21st century treasure hunt. From the history of GPS to how it’s now used by millions to hide and find tchotchkes and why you need to be careful when there are muggles around. 

The discussion about a local landmark that is currently up for sale is abruptly cut short due to technical issues. 

Adam forgets the record portion of recording a podcast, and Keli makes sure he won’t forget again.

Join Adam and Keli as they wrap up 2024 by exploring why we mark the passage of time in the way that we do, and how calendars vary from culture to culture. From Julian to Gregorian, Egyptian to Chinese, and would a six day week be helpful for burdensome. 

They also share what they were listening to over the year, give updates on past episodes, and mark the passing of an icon. 

Keli sets the record straight on a comment he made in a previous episode and Adam’s semi-regular Superman corner, unsurprisingly, makes a return.

Join Adam and Keli as they explore the sappy, formulaic holiday movies that have become a cultural phenomenon. From the Hallmark origins as radio dramas in the 1940s to the current era of movies that make every small town look like British Columbia, and which famous mom is showing up in holiday movies this year. 

They also talk about their favorite New Mexico holiday traditions, the Christmas classic got a stage adaptation, which new movie got a VHS release and where Adam took his son to die from dysentery. 

Adam mixes up Stage West in Fargo with London’s West End, and Keli takes a firm stance on BBQ. 

Join Adam and Keli as they delve into some more obscure holiday traditions from around the world. From rotten root vegetables for naughty children, how pudding on the ceiling translates to prosperity, the origins and resurgence of an eastern European dark Santa, and how pop culture in the 90's created a new holiday. 

They also discuss how the next Predator movie will be a bit different, a casting announcement for the next season a Disney+ show, and what iconic voice actor is retiring after 35 years. 

Keli makes an exciting announcement and Adam asks James Gunn for a birthday present.

Join Adam and Keli as they explore online archives of past events and nostalgia. From YouTube channels dedicated to TV commercials from the past, to a woman whose 35 year passion project was ensuring there was a recording of history. 

They also discuss the recent New Mexico snowstorm, whether Netflix has ever turned down a movie script, the passing of some notable people, and what airport has a unique way to take the stress out of holiday travel. 

Adam’s wife won’t let him get a Redbox kiosk and Keli forgets an important anniversary.

Join Adam and Keli in a nostalgia heavy episode as they reminisce about growing up in the pre digital age of film cameras. From Keli’s time taking action shots of rollerblading hooligans and documenting his senior year as the yearbook photographer, to Adam’s high school photography class and dragging his old film camera around the world. They dive into film speeds, iso settings and what effects those developing chemicals may have had. 

They also catch up on some post Balloon Fiesta news, the return of an iconic brand, a pair of actresses who are using their health challenges to inspire others and the grandchild of two Gen-X icons. 

Adam rants about kids (and parents) these days, and Keli reveals that he was a regionally renowned photographer in the late 90s. 

Grab your cameras and come on down to the most photographed event in the world (citation needed) as Adam and Keli talk about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. There’s a brief overview of the history of hot air balloons and how the annual event brings in thousands of people to the Land of Enchantment. 

They also discuss some updates for a previous episode, the end of a shopping era in the mainland United States (but not some of the territories) and how it’s now legal to splash a little whiskey in your PSL. 

Keli admits he didn’t think Albuquerque was a real place, and Adam grumbles about how his commute will be affected during the fiesta. 

Join Adam and Keli as they ponder the conspiracies (theories?) surrounding the Denver International Airport. Where do the tunnels lead? Why are gargoyles watching over the baggage claim? What’s up with the giant blue horse with glowing red eyes? Who is behind the New World Airport Commission? 

Also discussed are the terrifying moments that the ground shook in Albuquerque, which stars are dancing, the ultimate absentee voting and the passing of a beloved icon. 

Keli finally gets his PSL and Adam is pedantic about architectural decor. 

Join Adam and Keli as they swoon over the global phenomenon that is David ‘The Hoff’ Hasselhoff, and his meteoric rise from a soap opera dreamboat to being the most watched man on television in the 90’s after defeating communism. 

They also discuss the baseball player that couldn’t lose a game, which actor is making a name change, and what cult classic is getting a reboot. 

Keli gives a thumbs up to a few movies he’s caught up with and Adam humblebrags about collecting race tee shirts.