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Episode 266 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig dives into three delightfully schlocky science fiction films: Starcrash, Xtro, and Swamp Thing. Whether it's low-budget space adventures, bizarre alien horror, or comic book creatures emerging from the swamp, these films prove that sometimes the weirdest corners of science fiction can be the most memorable.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America journey continues with Michigan and the case of John Norman Collins.

During the late 1960s, a series of murders terrorized the communities of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. As young women disappeared and fear spread across southeastern Michigan, investigators found themselves racing to stop a killer before another victim was added to the growing list. The case would become known as the Michigan Murders and remains one of the most infamous investigations in the state's history.

Schlocky science fiction on one side.

A community living in fear on the other.

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Episode 265 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig steps into the 1985 revival of The Twilight Zone, the ambitious return of one of television's most iconic anthology series. With a mix of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and thought-provoking storytelling, the series introduced a new generation to strange worlds, unexpected twists, and the idea that the impossible might be lurking just around the corner.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series continues with Massachusetts and the story of Tony Costa, the man newspapers would eventually dub the Cape Cod Vampire.

What began as the disappearance of two young women in Provincetown grew into one of the most infamous murder investigations in Massachusetts history. As rumors spread and headlines grew increasingly sensational, the line between fact and legend began to blur, leaving behind a case that still fascinates true crime researchers more than fifty years later.

A journey into another dimension on one side.

A killer surrounded by rumor, mystery, and notoriety on the other.

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Episode 264 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig travels back to the early days of television to explore the classic 1950s anthology series Science Fiction Theatre. Long before The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits became household names, Science Fiction Theatre was bringing science-based speculative storytelling to television audiences, blending real-world scientific concepts with imaginative "what if?" scenarios and introducing viewers to the possibilities of the future.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series continues with Maryland and one of the strangest cases we've covered so far: Hadden Clark.

The murders of six-year-old Michelle Dorr and twenty-three-year-old Laura Houghteling would eventually be linked to a man whose confessions blurred the line between truth and fantasy. Even after his convictions, investigators continued asking the same question: how many of his claims were real, and how many were attempts to create his own mythology?

A pioneering vision of tomorrow on one side.

A killer surrounded by uncertainty on the other.

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Episode 263 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig returns with another installment of songs that helped define the college radio experience. From alternative rock and post-punk to underground favorites and influential artists that helped shape the sound of a generation, we explore ten tracks that became staples of dorm rooms, campus stations, and late-night radio discoveries.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series continues as we head to Maine and the case of James Hicks.

What began as the disappearance of a young mother in 1977 slowly evolved into something far more disturbing. Years later, another woman vanished. Then another. For decades, investigators struggled to prove what many suspected until an arrest hundreds of miles away finally unlocked the truth behind one of Maine's most haunting serial murder investigations.

The soundtrack of college radio on one side.
 A decades-long mystery of missing women and buried secrets on the other.

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Episode 262 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig steps into the strange and unsettling world of Night Gallery, Rod Serling’s eerie follow-up to The Twilight Zone. From haunting paintings and supernatural tales to psychological horror and dark twists, we revisit one of classic television’s most atmospheric anthology series and the unique style that made it unforgettable.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series continues as we head to Louisiana and the case of Ronald Dominique.

For years, men disappeared across southern Louisiana. Bodies were discovered near bayous, canals, and isolated roads while investigators slowly realized they were hunting a serial killer targeting vulnerable victims across multiple parishes. By the time the investigation ended, Dominique had confessed to more than twenty murders.

Classic television horror painted in shadows on one side.
 A real-world nightmare hidden in the Louisiana bayous on the other.

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Episode 261 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig steps into the eerie world of Tales from the Darkside, the horror anthology series that brought strange stories, unsettling twists, and late-night nightmare fuel to television throughout the 1980s. From creepy atmosphere to unforgettable episodes, we take a look back at one of horror television’s most memorable cult classics.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series continues as we head to Kentucky and the case of Donald Harvey.

For years, patients in hospitals and nursing homes died under what appeared to be natural circumstances. But investigators would eventually uncover a disturbing pattern connected to a quiet healthcare worker who later confessed to dozens of murders carried out behind the walls of places meant for healing and care.

A world of unsettling television horror on one side.
 A real-life nightmare hiding inside hospitals on the other.

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Episode 260 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig takes a look at Earth: Final Conflict, the late 90s sci-fi series created from ideas by Gene Roddenberry. From mysterious alien benefactors to growing suspicion about their true intentions, we explore what made the show unique, how its themes evolved over time, and why it still holds a place in science fiction television history.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series continues as we head to Kansas and the case of Dennis Rader, better known as BTK.

Beginning in 1974, a series of murders in Wichita shocked the community. The killer taunted police, named himself, and then disappeared for years at a time. When communication resumed decades later, investigators were finally given the opportunity they needed to identify the man behind one of Kansas’ most infamous serial killer cases.

Alien visitors with uncertain motives on one side.
 A killer hiding in plain sight in Kansas on the other.

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Episode 259 of Nerdery & Murdery is live. 

On the Nerdery side, Zig dives into Selectavision, RCA’s ambitious attempt at home video that arrived during the early days of the format wars. From stylus-based playback to fragile discs and bold marketing, we look at what made Selectavision unique, why it struggled to compete, and how it became one of the most fascinating dead ends in home media history.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series continues as we head to Iowa and the case of Robert Ben Rhoades.

A long-haul truck driver traveling America’s highways. Truck stops along major Iowa corridors. A pattern that stretched across state lines and a crime that moved quietly from place to place. What began as a routine stop would eventually expose a chilling series of crimes tied to one man and the road itself.

A forgotten experiment in home video on one side.
 A case that traveled the highways of Iowa on the other.

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Episode 258 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig continues his journey through the Planet of the Apes franchise, picking up where he left off in Episode 243 with Escape from the Planet of the Apes and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. As the series shifts tone and leans deeper into social commentary, we explore how these films reshape the mythology and push the story toward a darker future.

On the Murdery side, we step away from our A–Z Across America series for a case that was simply impossible to ignore.

In September 2002, an 18-year-old girl got into a car with people she knew. She never came home. What followed was a chilling group crime fueled by suspicion, loyalty, and a decision that would change multiple lives forever.

A franchise evolving into something darker on one side.
 A case of betrayal and silence on the other.

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Episode 257 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!

On the Nerdery side, Zig takes a look back at Laserdiscs, the format that bridged the gap between VHS and what would eventually become DVD. From massive discs to surprisingly high quality video for the time, we break down what made Laserdiscs special and why they still hold a place in the evolution of home media.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series takes us to Indiana and the case of Herb Baumeister.

In the early 1990s, men began disappearing in the Indianapolis area. The investigation eventually led to Fox Hollow Farm, where thousands of human bone fragments were discovered across the property. Baumeister was identified as the primary suspect, but his death left many questions unanswered, including the full number of victims.

A look back at a forgotten piece of media history on one side.
 A hidden horror beneath a quiet property on the other.

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