Stories are the oldest methods to preserve our history and inspire the next generation. Today, the Nerds dive into the musical minds that gave us Hamilton with IN THE HEIGHTS. From prior musical film experiences, the nuance of cultural significance, and what it means to be a dreamer; we discuss why this film succeeds at a multifaceted level. Find out why you should watch this film on this episode of NERD ON!

In The Heights

Welcome to Nerd On! The Podcast you didn’t need but you deserve and where All Levels Of Nerd Are Welcome! It is a weekly comedy, pop-culture podcast, in which a group of nerds in LA hangout,  joke, analyze, discuss, and laugh about all things nerd! Join Caitlyn, Corey, Josh and Tom every Thursday as they discuss the things that give them raging nerd ons or what left them wanting more. From comic books to film and everything in between, the Nerd On crew tackles it all.

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Recorded in the last months of Summer 2023, Tom brings on The Filmlosopher’s Eddie Villlaneuva to discuss their favorite movie-going experiences and diving into their thoughts on how the general public, audiences, and film lovers are seeing changes when it comes to moving pictures. Sit back, and enjoy this short dive conversation on this episode of NERD ON!

Can a Movie Director and Critic Agree? The State of The Movie Going Experience

We do it all the time. At some point even though there is something new on the horizon or in the backlog, we come back to these pieces of media. Whether its a speedrun of a game, or a specific episode of TV, maybe the whole show, maybe it’s a marathon of an extended edition. Comment below what things you come back to even after your 100th time experiencing it! Find out what nerdy things we love coming back to on this episode of NERD ON!

Things We KEEP Coming Back to for Joy

Welcome to our brand new show, The Nerd On! Session. In this show, Josh will interview friends in the entertainment industry about the effects of mental health on creative professionals. The goal is to show you that whether you are just coming up or established in your career, you probably aren’t alone.
In the first session, co-hosts Josh and Tom discuss inner critic and rejection. Tom tells us how he learned to deal with these pivotal topics in a modern world and constantly changing industry.
See you next session!
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THE NERD ON! SESSIONS - How To Deal With The Inner Critic + Rejection In A Modern World

he age old question and debate since the dawn of the internet, ”Does adhering to the source material, make for a better story?” We bring the conversation to you with this debacle, some will say of course, while some will say there is no point if it’s a shot-for-shot retelling of the source. So we bring the question to you for your comment, Why do faithful adaptations work, and why don’t they work? Find out our takes on this latest episode of Nerd On!

Why Faithful Adaptations Do and Don’t Work

Fandoms and Communities are fun, but the internet can be tricky, here’s our take on how to make it better. Sometimes toxic participants make it an unwelcome place to be, and sometimes we fall into those traps. We share our best moments and things we’ve learned to keep our communities as positive and open as possible!

In The Heights

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