Nerdtastic in 3D

This week the Nerdtastic crew dives into the world of the undead.  Chris Williams, history buff, animator extraordinaire, and creator of “Red Fog” give us some insight into his life/work, and how his recent passion project about an army of undead Nazis was born. Comicon is just around the corner, and you know what that means, THE GATHERING OF THE NERDS!!!!  Not these nerds, just some nerds.  What better way to start the Con than to check out “Red Fog” trust us, you’ll love it!  Curious about the Higgs Boson particle?  How about the most touching story in war history?  Ever wonder why zombies walk so freakin’ slow?  Welcome back, and look no further!!!

For info on how you can grab one of a limited run of museum quality prints of the “Red Fog” cover art, done by none-other than legendary comic book artist George Pratt, contact Chris at [email protected]

Also shout out to our good friends over at the Something Cinematic Podcast!!!  These guys are intelligent and give fun insight into issues/successes of movies and tv shows!  Definitely worth a listen!!!

Weekly Challenge: It’s a Group Thing- 50 points

Bring on the Undead Nazi GONG!!!

Red Fog

Red Fog Kickstarter

Something Cinematic Podcast

Christmas Truce

Higgs Boson Particle

Canada

This week the Nerdtastic crew tries something a little different!  Texas Hold ’em!!!!!  That’s right, come laugh as they attempt to discuss topics while gambling at the same time!!!!

Weekly Challenge: Abra Cadabra- 5 points

Bring on the River GONG!!!

Major League Gaming super-star Sean Powell (aka Sun-E-Boy) joins the Nerdtastic crew this week and schools them on exactly how to ruin someone’s day in Hockey.  If a crazy Finnish sport involving full contact and no rules sounds fun, or the world’s most impractical wall climbing device tickles your imagination, then you might want to sit down, grab a fresh package of your favorite child-hood juice box, and enjoy the sweet docile tones of Nerdtastic in 3D!

Weekly Challenge: Up Top Bro!!! – 10 points

Bring on the Chemical Engineering GONG!!!

Activision v. Infinity Ward Guys

There Are No Words

Your phone can control your Xbox

Go Comcast

Ka Chunk

This week the Nerdtastic crew visits E3 and reports back on just about everything.  Couldn’t make it to the show floor yourself….don’t worry, this Mega-Episode is over 2 and a half hours of E3-recappin-Awesomeness!!!

Weekly Challenge: Come On Wimpy Boy!!! – 15 points

Bring on the E3 GONG!!!

E3

Halo 4 Gameplay

Halo 4 Infinity

Watch Dogs

Zombie U

Razor Blade

The Amazing Spiderman

Medal of Honor: Warfighter

Splinter Cell: Blacklist

Gears Of War Judgement

Gore Verbinsky’s Matter

Resident Evil 6

The art of creating craft brewed beer is nothing shy of a cultural uprising in America.  The industry is growing fast and America’s taste for beer is shifting away from massively brewed beers, to artistically crafted local offerings.  This week the Nerdtastic crew visits the Golden Road Brewery in LA and chats with Owner and Cofounder Meg Gill and Brewmaster Jon Carpenter.  If finely crafted local brews is your thing, then dive right in….this episode’s for you!

Weekly Challenge: A New Brew – 10 points

Bring on the IPA GONG!!!

Golden Road Brewery

Dan Camp, Hair and Cloth Guru from Sony Pictures Imageworks, and genius behind the look of the villain of the upcoming Amazing Spiderman movie joins the Nerdtastic Crew this week in jaw-dropping 3D!!!  Dan shares his history and story that brought him to the wonderful world of Sony all while embarking on a very exciting maiden voyage with the Nerdtastic Crew….LIVE STREAMING!!!  That’s right, the guys stream the show (well half of it at least….ask Jack what a power cord is for) live for the very first time on Youtube, using a new feature in Google Plus called Hangouts on Air.  All this fantastical goodness and more…so dive on in and enjoy!

Weekly Challenge: Two Fistfuls of Awesomeness – 20 points

Bring on the Hair and Cloth GONG!!!

That’s Alot Of Youtube

123D Catch

The Amazing Spiderman

Fennell’s back!!!  And we’re not talking about the vegetable!  Join the Nerdtastic in 3D crew this week as they get into a deep discussion about Facebook and it’s upcoming IPO, count the number of bullets that James Bond has managed to dodge in his career, and recount Jason and Jack’s first experience with Minecraft 360 Edition!!

Weekly Challenge: A Semi-Random Act of Kindness – 15 points

Bring on the FennellStyle GONG!!!

Facebook IPO

Ikea TV

Unreal Engine Stereoscopic 3D Support

James Bond Bullet Dodges

Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition

First let’s admit one thing to one another.  Mario Kart is just plain awesome!  No ifs ands or buts about it, it just is.  What’s better?  REAL LIFE MARIO KARTING!!!!  This week the Nerdtastic crew discusses recent advancements in technological research and an interesting course by a Stanford professor, that’s free for anyone with an internet connection.  And after countless hours of blabbering and mis-matched tastes, the guys finally find some common ground to game on!! What exactly did they play you ask? Jump in to find out!

Weekly Challenge: Is that a Bell I hear?

Bring on the Tyler Perry GONG!!!

Mario Kart France

Mario Kart MIT

Avengers

Learn to program your own Driverless Car

Blops 2 Zombies

AwesomeSauce by Disney Research

Sound Wave by Microsoft Research

Doritos Crash Course

Doritos Harm’s Way

Stupid

First Person Shooters reign in this episode of Nerdtastic in 3D.  The crew discusses the new COD Black Ops 2 trailer, and jumps into a discussion about what works and doesn’t work for the franchise.  And what FPS conversation is complete without a detailed comparison between COD and the other monster franchise, Halo.  Whether it’s story, gameplay, competition, cooperation, or immersive environments that compel you, dive on in and fight for your favorite shooter.

Bring on the Troll Your Friends GONG!!!

Blops 2

Halo 4

Hulu Execs SUCK!!

Jack’s Back!  and we’re not talking about a round white faced fast food executive.  From a living Barbie Doll to irrational fears, a history lesson on the podcast’s name to an energy drink taking over the world, a company aiming to mine near earth asteroids to the ousting of a Disney Executive, This show’s all over the place, and you’ll love every minute, so bring in the gong….

Bring on the Nunie GONG!!!

Living Barbie Doll

Asteroid Mining

Walking Dead Episode 1

Jack’s Greatest Fear

Project Statos

Project CRAZY

WATCH THIS!!!