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July 05, 2016 Terranigma and the Quintet Legacy
When The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast isn’t unloading on the latest geek news and happenings, we’re diving deep into super-specific discussions and interviews.

This episode spotlights one of the greatest video games you've never heard of: Terranigma. Those who know it, regard it as among the greatest RPGs of the Super Nintendo era, if not of all-time. This is no mere tale of sword and sorcery, Terranigma taps into the duality of life and the contradictory nature of the human existence. It's the story of Ark, a reckless young man from outside time, who's charged with resurrecting Earth and human culture from global extinction.

The game is heavy stuff, and it's not alone. Terranigma is one in a series of thematically-linked titles made by the studio Quintet, along with likewise revered games: Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia, Act Raiser, and Granstream Saga. In this extra-length Microsode we discuss them all, but to do so we need some help... Cat and Brandon are joined by Lauren the Flute of VGM band, The Returners and Adil Mohyuddin of Fangamer to expand on the complexities of one of our favorite games.

Whether you're a long-time fan, or this is the first you're hearing of the game, this is a journey through a classic you won't soon forget. And if you enjoy this episode, be sure to come out to Camp Fangamer in Tucson, AZ July 29-31 where Cat, Lauren, and Adil are expanding this discussion into a panel!

For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/07/nerdy-show-microsode-terranigma/

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57 min
June 29, 2016 Episode 266 :: Game OverLOAD
The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast unloads on the latest geek news and happenings!'Tis the season of massive game announcements! E3 has come and gone, and for the first year in six years we weren't there to witness it firsthand. But even without the hands-on experiences there's still a ton of games to take in. In this episode we share the forthcoming titles that have us the most excited: the latest Zelda, the first independent game from Hideo Kojima, new weirdness from Quantic Dream, and so much more.Join Cap, boR, Nicky and Brandon as they nerd out about the followups to series they love, and speculate on what's to come in all-new titles. Plus: Cap reviews the much-buzzed Mighty No 9 and has a contrary opinion to the title's detractors, Brandon reveals a secret talent, and a surprising suggestion for the ultimate nerd workout.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2016/06/nerdy-show-266-game-overload/

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1 hr 36 min
June 22, 2016 Nerdy Show Microsode :: Jessica's Japanese Vacation
When The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast isn’t unloading on the latest geek news and happenings, we’re diving deep into super-specific discussions and interviews.In this episode we're catching up with Nerdy Show host Jessica who's returned from a two week adventure in the geek mecca: Japan.Japan's got no shortage of intrigue - from mountain temples to sweat-flavored candies - so Cap and boR sat down with Jess to hear all about her fortnight of frolicking in The Land of the Rising Sun. Hear about the rad stuff on display at the Sailor Moon 20th Anniversary Exhibition, power plays by hot spring monkeys, warm pancake beverages, truly foreign takes on sex and gender, a stay in the famed robot hotel, and much more!Hajimemashou!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2016/06/jessicas-japanese-vacation/

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57 min
June 15, 2016 Episode 265 :: The Bun IS The Fish!
The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast unloads on the latest geek news and happenings!This episode we're all about awesome new TV and movies, savory snacks (with and without fish), and sci-tech. Discover whether Preacher is expanding the classic comic story or veering wildly off-course, thrill to our first taste of the new Voltron, and the main event: Warcraft - is it good?! Let Nerdy Show's Warcraft review steer you right.Join Cap, bor, Denika, and Brandon as they abolish fun and violate you with cold hard facts such as the Reptillian conspiracy of Build-A-Bear, and why vacuum tubes are the future. Plus there's awesome new versions of old video games, the resurrected flavor of our favorite ghostly fruit drink, the potential of orcs in cars, and the continuing adventures of our culinary genius knows no bounds, which clearly knows no bounds.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2016/06/nerdy-show-265-fish-bun/ ‎

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1 hr 36 min
June 07, 2016 Episode 264 :: Microsode: Drunk Game Boy History
When The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast isn’t unloading on the latest geek news and happenings, we’re diving deep into the super-specific with listener-requested discussions and interviews.In this episode, we pay tribute to the undisputed king of handheld gaming, the Nintendo Game Boy, by chronicling nearly 30 years of Game Boy history. The catch? These amateur video game historians are drunk! From the system's humble prehistory as the Game & Watch, to its legendary "chunky" years, and beyond; we discuss its storied legacy and myriad iterations.Join Cap, Brandon, Arkais, La Valle, and Friday Night Fanfiction/ Overclocked Remix's Stevo aka Level99 over drinks. Arkais has brought along his massive collection of Game Boys and accessories, not to mention Kalua - so you know this is a party. We share not just the system's history, but our own personal stories with Game Boy, including some too horrible to even hint at here. Plus Stevo lends his expertise as a game music remixer to share what's so special about Game Boy's chipset and how it birthed chiptunes. All this and more, thanks to Hugh O’Donnell – the Nerdy Show fan who requested this topic.Play it loud, bitches.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2016/06/nerdy-show-264-drunk-game-boy-history/ ‎

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42 min
June 01, 2016 Episode 263 :: Hail Hydra
The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast unloads on the latest geek news and happenings!The tables have turned in the comic world! DC Rebirth is hitting comic fans in the feels and potentially heralding a new era of the much maligned comics company cleaning up the grimdark mess they've made. Meanwhile, Marvel has incited the rage of fair-weather fans with a shocking Captain America cliffhanger that's solicited death threats and become a meme sensation.Join Cap, boR, Trench, and special guest host, Stevo of Friday Night Fanfiction as they take on the comics controversy. Discover the cinema sensation that Stevo is woefully late to, be warned about shady tech crowdfunding, sample some of the finest sexy spam, and learn how to torment Tony with fire.Hail Hydra.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2016/06/nerdy-show-263-hail-hydra/

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1 hr 9 min
May 25, 2016 Episode 262 :: Moogfest 2016 with Gary Numan
When The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast isn’t unloading on the latest geek news and happenings, we’re diving deep into the super-specific with listener-requested discussions and interviews.Moogfest has returned! This nearly uncategorizable symposium of sight and sound has dazzled us in every instance of its intermittent incarnation and this year it materialized in Durham, NC. It's part electronic music festival, part sci-tech convention where music legends and futurists meet for an uncanny synthesis of ideas and experiences.It was a hi-fi weekend, but this is a low-fi recording as Cap and Bryan recount their adventures LIVE from within a Chevy Volt and running on little to no sleep as they make the trip from North Carolina back to Orlando. Hear about their favorite performances, the mysteries of technoshamaism, the suppressed history of women's role in 20th century computing, vastly differing transhumanist views, the strange circumstance of cyborg pedicure performance art, and even an interview with New Wave legend, Gary Numan!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2016/05/nerdy-show-262-moogfest-2016-with-gary-numan

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1 hr 43 min
May 17, 2016 Episode 261 :: Poseidon's Kiss
The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast unloads on the latest geek news and happenings!This episode of Nerdy Show has gone to pot. We're joined by special guest host, Derpy Show's NeoFaust, who incites a magical journey on myriad tangents spanning the globe. Discover the rancid touch of Poseidon's Kiss, the perils of pooping in rural Japan, tour a fusion reactor, even get bit by a vulture! Yes, these are real things that happened!But our expeditions into the strange aren't the end of Cap, boR, Brandon, and NeoFaust's ramblings - heavens no. We share our thoughts on Captain America: Civil War, lament the inexplicable death of Disney Interactive and many of our favorite shows on ABC, our favorite characters in Overwatch, the excitement of Uncharted 4... Plus, by listener request, experience boR's controversial music opinions, and a motivational speech on The Lord Baby Jesus by Father Grandfather!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2016/05/nerdy-show-261-poseidons-kiss/

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1 hr 35 min
May 11, 2016 Nerdy Show Book Club :: Episode 12 :: Journey Into Mythic Fiction
From the pages of Nerdy Show – it’s Nerdy Show Book Club! In these literary episodes, we share the books we’re currently reading, do dramatic readings from the best and worst nerd literature, talk with notable geek authors, and discuss a book we’ve read along with the community.It's been an obscene amount of time since we cracked open Book Club, but neither hell, nor high water, nor the waning attention spans of modern man can hold us back from our quest for enthralling brain-pictures. Join Cap, Colin, Brandon, and Denika as they share what they read during our long absence and we discuss our community read-along: Neil Gaiman's grim fairytale, The Ocean at the End of the Lane.Explore the dark truths of Denika's late night reading, Colin's frustrations with Earthsea, and a true story of a sexual awakening from The Shaggy Dog while growing up raised by early 20th century pseudoscience. Then, indulge in an exhilarating reading from read the Gooflumps classic, Stay Out of The Bathroom. And finally wander into the haunting and beautiful world of our featured book with a spoiler-free discussion (and a safely quarantined spoilerific one at the end) as well as a dramatic reading. What's the difference between mythic fiction, magical realism, and other arbitrary literary genres? Discover the answers (or not) within!For links and more info, head tot he main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2016/05/nerdy-show-book-club-mythic-fiction/

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1 hr 56 min
May 03, 2016 Episode 260 :: The Screen Door Effect
The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast unloads on the latest geek news and happenings!This just in: crushing disappointment. After much VR excitement we've finally got our hands on and HTC Vive but all is not well in the virtual world. Turns out it's not only the Lawnmower Man one must fear, but also the dreaded "screen door effect". We also discuss the future of Rick and Morty, the surprising fact of the most frequent enemy in first person shooters, and a new face in the presidential race whose background in government-funded time travel makes him an ideal candidate. Join Cap, boR, Tony, and Doug as we get to the truth about VR's future, Sasquatch endangerment, discover what Doug's Miitomo addiction hasto do with the Third Reich, and much more.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2016/05/nerdy-show-260-the-screen-door-effect/

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1 hr 25 min

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