Nerds Without Pants

Welcome to the first ever Nerds Without Pants spoilercast. We've picked a doozy of a game to cover, too! Julian, Patrick, and special guest JD come together to talk about all things The Last of Us. No stone is unturned, as the Pantsless Ones take you through the entire story.

Join the NWP crew as they tackle The Last of Us, from summer to fall to winter to spring. The guys make no bones about their love for this game, although Julian takes some of the gameplay to task, and explains what he wishes the game's actual mechanics were. They discuss the strong female characters that buck video game norms, and praise the subtlety of the storytelling. Then, of course is that ending.

We hope you enjoy this special edition of Nerds Without Pants. Let us know your thoughts on the game (and the podcast) in the comments below.

It's a somber week for video games, as we have lost a titan. Ryan Davis, host of the Giant Bombcast has passed away, and Julian and Patrick start this episode of Nerds Without Pants by talking about how important Ryan was, and how much he's influenced NWP.

After that, it's nearly an hour and a half of media consumption. Things go all over the place, as the guys talk about Dragon Age: Inquisition, Mondo Gecko, that Grand Theft Auto V trailer, and Saints Row the Third and the Fourth. Then there's some stuff with The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, comic book woes, Patrick's Rage Against Square Enix, and the realization that Blitzball sucks.

But that's not all! What does the Big Bang Theory and porn have in common? Does the geek movie Zero Charisma roll a natural 20? What happens when Julian gets sweet, sweet revenge in Pathfinder? Oh, there's also some talk about Time and Eternity. All this and more can be found in this episode of Nerds Without Pants.

FEATURED MUSIC:

Theme from The Giant Bombcast

Boy- Army

The Lonely Island- I'm on a Boat

Stephen Lynch- D&D

Kanye West- Power

Hi, we’re Nerds Without Pants, and we would like to bring you this podcast that you can never share with anyone you know, and for the low, low price of 499.99. If you don’t like that, you can listen to the radio. Actually, never mind. Feel free to share this with anyone and everyone. We’re sorry. (In case you didn’t figure it out, this week is all about the Xbox One.)

We kick things off with the most random edition of Consumption Junction ever. Angelo joins us this week, and we have some Statham Sightings ™, discuss the size of Liam Neeson’s package, Wikipedia insecurities, The Last of Us, Project x Zone, anime love pillows, and more. Patrick has an Animal Crossing addiction, and Julian makes awkward segways.

Then, it’s all Xbox, all the time, and you don’t even have to check in every 24 hours to enjoy this podcast! We go in chronological order: from the initial reveal to all of the gaffes surrounding E3 and the flip flop heard ‘round the world. The Nerds take Microsoft’s PR campaign to task, hitting home the point that, while the Xbox One could have had some interesting and futuristic benefits to players, nothing was done to educate people on that potential. Don’t count the XBO out just yet, though. With the recent backing off of their DRM policy the winds could shift in their favor. Of course, there’s still that 499 price point to deal with…

FEATURED MUSIC:

Theme From The A-Team

Theme From Night Court

Theme From Buffy the Vampire Slayer

After some serious technical difficulties and scheduling problems, the Nerds are back! We had all sorts of well-laid plans for this episode but they never came together. Instead, Patrick and Julian got together the day before E3 to record a predictions podcast that wouldn't be released until after the show was over. Enjoy this E3 time capsule!

We hit up Consumption Junction and talk about Fire Emblem for way too long, as well as Star Trek Into Darkness and some comic book talk. Julian loves Dodgeball, and Satoru Iwata makes an appearance.

Then the Nerds tackle what they expect to see at E3. How accurate were they? Did they get anything right at all? Only you can say for sure, dear listeners!

FEATURED MUSIC:

M83- Midnight City

Fire Emblem: Awakening- Destiny

Boy- Drive, Darling, Drive

What? Another special edition of Nerds Without Pants? You lucky ducks! This time, Angelo joins Julian for a look at what Nintendo had to show off, as well as a bunch of other stuff that you'll want to hear.

Angelo gives his thoughts on what was shown yesterday, and voices his caution and concerns for both the Xbox One and the PS4. He brings up some great points, but Julian is still gung ho on his PS4 preorder, but admits that Nintendo showed off some amazing games at their Nintendo Direct. Both of the guys think Mega Man is cute, secretly want to be Cat Mario, and fantasize about owning a Kuribo's Shoe.

Then Angelo stirs the pot by bringing up Final Fantasy XV nee Versus XIII. He didn't listen to yesterday's special, which means you get to listen to Julian rant once again about his issues with the newly christened FF game and his hatred for Tetsuya Nomura's designs. To quote the tenth Doctor: "I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry."

Hello there! The Pantsless Ones simply couldn't stay silent after the Sony press conference. Here is an hour of unfiltered, unedited NWP, with the guys high off of video game announcements.

Julian goes over the Microsoft and EA press conferences, and gives the Xbox One a lot of props. But it simply can't compete with the PS4,and both Julian and Patrick had to preorder the sleek Sony console immediately following the press conference. The guys go over some of the bigger games, and they take some time out so that Julian can rant about Final Fantasy: The Vaporware, AKA Final Fantasy XV.

That's about it! Sorry, Microsoft. You had some good stuff to show, but Sony was hungrier. Like a lethal Tombstone Piledriver, you're out for the count, and it's time to REST...IN...PEACE.

Hi there. We're all nerds and geeks here, right? We're passionate about our hobbies, but why does that passion so often turn to rage and complaining? Can't we all just have fun and enjoy each other's thoughts and company? Well, this week on Nerds Without Pants we're joined by a couple excellent guests to talk about just that. Enjoy the beautiful voices and even-handed opinions of Erika Szabo and John Gholson!

We kick things off with introductions. Erika is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the realm of games and tech writing. John has started a new comics blog, acted in a movie, and been on VH1 since last we heard from him. After that we move into Consumption Junction. We talk about Iron Man 3, comic book back issues, Fire Emblem, anime, and the proper language needed when reviewing vibrators. Yes, you read that right.

Then, we go deep on the echo chamber of nerd rage that can be found on the internet. Sexism comes up a lot, as it's been a hot button issue in the games sector recently. From the Dragon's Crown art kerfluffle to Iron Man 3 ruining people's lives, the crew tries to preach a message of tolerance and positivity. Simply put, why so serious, gamers?

This is a very different episode of Nerds Without Pants, and you're really in for a treat. Let us know your feelings on nerd rage in the comments below. Also, give some love to Erika, who we would really like to have back on the show very soon. Possibly forever. And ever. And ever.

FEATURED MUSIC:

Bobby McFerrin- Don't Worry, Be Happy

Brian Tyler-Can You Dig It (Iron Man 3 Main Titles)

Matthew Wilder- Break My Stride

Robbie Rob- In Time (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure soundtrack)

Hey! Listen! We have a big show for you this week, and we kick things off by talking about how awesome Felicia Day is before Patrick gives us the lowdown on the c2e2 convention. Is that Jeff Green guesting on our show? Not quite, but Angelo sounds a little bit like him, and he drops by to talk about Nintendo and other fun things!

In Consumption Junction, Angelo brings up some great conversation about video game soundtracks. Patrick's been playing Phantasy Star IV, and the guys talk about gaming "then" and gaming "now". Julian watched Twilight: Breaking Dawn and recoils in terror from CG BABY. He's also jumped onto the 3DS bandwagon, thanks to peer pressure from people like our own Jesse Miller.

That leads the crew into a lengthy discussion about Nintendo. Julian's been a vocal "jilted Nintendo lover" for a long time, and talks about his love and breakup with the company. Angelo tells his odd beginnings with the Big N, and Patrick reminisces about his "gaming All-Mother". Julian calls out the hysterical, rabid Nintendo fans, likening them to Alex Jones listeners. Controversial? Probably...

After some talk about the state of the Wii U, the guys put on their thinking caps and each reinvent the Nintendo Holy Trinity: Mario, Metroid, and Zelda. As always, their ideas will most likely surprise, entice, and anger you! Let us know how you would reinvent popular Nintendo franchises, and any other comments and feedback on the show.

Hello, and *cough cough* welcome to *hack* another episode of *wheeze* Nerds Without Pants! Our last episode was so freaking epic that Julian fell ill. Well, not really, but he's rather under the weather this week, so hopefully you enjoy this shorter show as Patrick takes up the slack.

It's pretty much all Consumption Junction this time, folks. Patrick's been playing The Walking Dead, catching up on TV shows, and reading copious amounts of comics. Julian conquered a game from his past that has haunted him for years, shares his fear of bug eyed people, and has a vastly different definition for large breasts than Patrick. Things wrap up with some talk of game collecting before Patrick chimes in with a PSA on insomnia, something that Julian and many of the PixlBit community suffer from.

And that's it! What, you want more? You got almost three hours of us last time! WHAT MUST WE DO TO APPEASE YOU??!!

FEATURED MUSIC:

Bad Religion- Infected

Paula Cole- Hush, Hush, Hush

It's time again for Nerds Without Pants! This week, JD joins us for a very special look at growing up in the '90s, and all the great games we experienced back then. So lace up your army boots, tie a flannel around your waist, and chug some Crystal Pepsi folks, because this episode of NWP is full of attitude and is so effing XTREME!

First though, we head over to Consumption Junction, where quite a bit of games are talked about. Enjoy plenty of discussion about God of War: Ascension, Gears of War: Judgment, BioShock Infinite, The Cave, and Star Craft II: Heart of the Swarm. Julian brings up Metal Gear Solid V and the danger of "prequel fatigue". We also talk about comics for a reeeally long time, as well as a bit of TV.

Then we hop into the Wayback Machine for a trip through 1990-1999. There's as much as a ten year gap between the oldest and youngest members of this show, so memories and experiences vary wildly. From the heyday of the arcade to the launch of the SNES, N64, PSX, and more, the Pantsless Ones have a lot to say. Pokemon addiction! Fear of Ecco the Dolphin! Dreams of living on Dawson's Creek! All this and more await you in a most excellent episode of Nerds Without Pants! Seriously, you Ninten-don't want to miss this one.

FEATURED MUSIC:

Way too many to name!