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December 22, 2014 Episode 202 :: The 2014 FINAL BOSS - Top 20 Nerdy Things of the Year!
2014, you wily beast... We've laughed, we've cried, we've partied, and we've run the gauntlet. All that's left is the ultimate challenge - the FINAL BOSS that is Nerdy Show's annual "Top 20 Nerdy Things" list. The list that makes all other year-end countdowns cower in shame.What makes our Top 20 so brutal? We subject the year's pop culture, achievements in science & technology, and world happenings to a test of might that leaves titans shattered: we rank them on nerdiness. No sane person would dare compare a major motion picture against scientific achievement – but, for the betterment of humanity, we do.Join Cap, Brandon, Doug, and Jon as we count down the year's most niche tributes to all that is good and nerdy in this world. Discover what major cultural zeitgeists from movies, TV, and gaming have held their own and which of their lesser-known counterparts have triumphed unflinching. The nerdiest comics, the nerdiest albums, and some truly bizarre happenings from this year so empowered by their unbridled geekiness that they're now retired comfortably within the annuls of this hallowed tome. For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2014/12/episode-202-final-boss/

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1 hr 45 min
December 08, 2014 Episode 201 :: State of the Empire – The Force Awakens
State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.There has been an awakening, folks!Episode VII has a title and a snazzy and much-debated teaser trailer to boot! What's more, the Internet was treated to a veritable buffet of leaked production art which appears to be 100% legit. State of the Empire has always been about rampant speculation based on the most miniscule of details - never before have we been given so much powerful ammo to work from. Some of our crackpot theories might even be right this time!Join Cap, Doug, and Matt as we ponder the nature of Sith and Jedi in a universe where Star Wars history as we know it has been undone. Has the old Expanded Universe truly been wiped clean, or do those "legends" from the Star Wars universe offer clues as to what's to come? Will one of the most infamous names in Star Wars lore be making his cinematic debut? What exactly are our thoughts on the controversial new tri-saber?That's just the tip of the iceberg, nerf herders! We've also got trans-media secrets of the Death Star, thoughts on Luasfilm's new project, Strange Magic, and some Willow merch you never knew you wanted - Don't even wait to search your feelings, press play now!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2014/12/episode-201-state-of-the-empire-the-force-awakens

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1 hr 18 min
November 28, 2014 The Oral History of Video Games
This is a Nerdy Show episode years in the making! For the past two years we've been collecting interviews from every host on the Network and nearly every celebrity guest we've had on the show, asking one simple question: what's your first video game experience? In doing so, we unearthed a treasure trove bigger than the E.T. landfill: an oral history of video games. These are stories set against a backdrop of bowling alleys, Circle Ks, Christmas mornings, basement bedrooms, and the din of the arcade. Each formative tale sheds light on a seldom-shared moment in gaming's nearly 50-year history, all of them wildly different - some even life and death. Join the entire Nerdy Show Network and the nerdiest names in pop culture as we take a journey through video game history, from Pong to present.

THE GUEST LIST

MUSIC: Claire Evans (YACHT, Omni Reboot) | Dr. Vern (Sci-Fried) | Jeremy Soule (The Elder Scrolls, Guild Wars) | K-Murdock (Panacea, Forever Famicom) | Marc With a C | Mouth's Cradle | Paul Haslinger (Tangerine Dream, Underworld) | Professor Shyguy | The Protomen | Random aka Mega Ran | Schaffer the Darklord | "Weird Al" Yankovic

MOVIES/ TV: Casper Kelly (Too Many Cooks) | Chris Carter (X-Files) | Dave Willis (Aqua Teen Hunger Force) | David X. Cohen (Futurama) | Jay Levey (UHF) | Travis Beacham (Pacific Rim)

COMICS / NOVELS: Brian Clevinger (Atomic Robo) | Joe Harris (Great Pacific, X-Files Season 10) | Kurtis Wiebe (Rat Queens, Peter Panzerfaust) | Michael Grant (Animorphs, BZRK, Gone) | Rob Venditti (Green Lantern, The Surrogates) | Roc Upchurch (Rat Queens) | Scott Wegener (Atomic Robo) | Steve Murphy (TMNT: Adventures, Puma Blues)

SCI-TECH: Mark Frauenfelder (WIRED, Boing-Boing) | Neil Harbisson (The Cyborg Foundation)

GAMING: Charlie Verdin (Fangamer) | Kilplix (Kilplixism) | Michael Mendheim (Mutant League Football)

Profound thanks to Nerdy Show listener Benjamin Britt for this episode's topic.
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2 hr 31 min
November 10, 2014 Episode 199 :: UHF 25th Anniversary with "Weird Al" Yankovic & Jay Levey
As a pop culture icon born of the music video age, "Weird Al" Yankovic is a multimedia artist. His music videos, TV appearances, and his cult classic film UHF have defined visual comedy for legions of weirdos. In this episode we send up the visual side of Weird Al and commemorate UHF's 25th Anniversary. To mark the occasion,Weird Al returns to Nerdy Show with his partner in crime, Jay Levey - director of UHF and many of Al's classic music videos. They share insight into the creation of not only the film, but also The Compleat Al, a fan-favorite mockumentary on DVD for the first time; thoughts on the future of Al in film, the porn they inspired, and more!Join Cap, Jonna, Marc with a C, and special guest host Professor Shyguy for engrossing discussions on our favorite gags from the film, Al's forgotten album Me, Myself, and I, his foray into Saturday morning kids programming, his influential stints running Al TV, and Marc's recipie for a perfect UHF sequel. You'll be pleasantly suppliesed!For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/11/episode-199-uhf-25th-anniversary

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49 min
November 03, 2014 Episode 198 :: Bill Nye The Scientific Skeptic
Whether you grew up watching him drop knowledge in the 90s or talk no-nonsense smack to pundits in the 21st century, chances are - you know Bill Nye. As "The Science Guy" he's been an inspiration to millions, including many members of Nerdy Show. This mechanical engineer turned TV personality has made it his quest to spread the word of science and teach hard fact over sensational misconception.Join Cap, Doug, boR, Jessica, and Jon as we discover Bill Nye's origins and look back on his cultural milestones from his first appearance on TV, to his controversial debate at the Creationist Museum. We also look at "scientific skepticism", the chief outlook of Nye, Sagan, and all high-powered science folk to put empirical reasoning above all else.This science-infused episode is a fan-funded Microsode 2-pack thanks to Trench88 and Joshua Maher.For links and more info, head to: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/11/episode-198-bill-nye/

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36 min
October 27, 2014 Episode 197 :: Fallout: Tales From the Wasteland
Welcome, vault-dweller, to the Wasteland! All the greatness of humanity has been obliterated by cleansing, nuclear fire, and all that's left are irradiated dreggs clinging to life in the ruins of what once was. In this Microsode, the Nerdy Show crew has been called on to discuss one of the greatest game series of all time: Fallout.Join Cap, Brandon, Doug, LaForge, and Matt as they share their favorite stories from the Wasteland. Every player's adventures in any Fallout title is the stuff of legend. Putting dynamite on a child, getting eaten by giant ants, hiding from super mutants... there's so much to love... and fear. We spin tales from 1997's Fallout to the series' revitalization with Fallout 3, and discuss the forthcoming Fallout 4. Plus we share what's to come when the Nerdy Show Network Patreon launches in November!Thanks to Redion for the Microsode topic!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2014/10/episode-197-fallout/

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39 min
October 20, 2014 Episode 196 :: The Art of Breaking Games
Gaming is a powerful medium, be it on a tabletop or in front of a screen. Whether you're led down a meticulously crafted narrative or interacting with something abstract - the relationship between the gamer and the game is pure art. But how can gamers and artists deconstruct the game to make something new?We've brought two fan-chosen Microsode topics together in a Microsode 2-Pack! Join Cap, Doug, Brandon, and LaForge as they examine video games as art, how the medium can be broken down to create even deeper experiences. Games themselves aren't just art, they can also be a medium for clever hackers to recode and reformat the experience into something new. We share our favorite, most artful games, and discuss projects on beyond conventional gaming that are expanding the medium.Since we're already talking about breaking games in the name of art, how about just breaking games period? Whether it's min-maxing in tabletop RPGs, hacking carts with a Game Genie, or mind-bending (and aggravating) Magic card combos; we share our favorite tales of "breaking" games for fun, profit, and occasionally hilarious misfortune.Thanks to Kevin Wise and Donovan Styre for the awesome topics!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2014/10/episode-196-the-art-of-breaking-games

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46 min
October 13, 2014 Episode 195 :: State of the Empire - Star Wars Rebels Sparks the Rebellion
State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.The big news this month is Star Wars Rebels has premiered! As of this episode we've seen the hour-long debut, "Spark of Rebellion" as well as the first regular episode "Droids in Distress". As faithful followers of the show know, even with the talented Greg Weisman on board, we weren't getting our hopes up. We've been burnt too many times before... and had our limbs cut off, and kicked into lava... Join Cap, Doug, and Matt for a look at the first two episodes of Rebels and learn how this show as surprised us. There's cameos, Easter eggs, compelling characters, and a body count to boot!We also discuss the four forthcoming Star Wars comics from Marvel, the shocking new arcade game: Star Wars Battle Pod, the possibility of an Obi-Wan film series, rumors from Episode VII galore, read an excerpt from the Willow Sourcebook, AND discuss our recently-launched Ghostbusters Roleplaying Hub. For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2014/10/episode-195-state-of-the-empire-spark-the-rebellion

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1 hr 45 min
September 22, 2014 Episode 194 :: Community Update :: D&D Q&A, The Microsodapalooza, and More!
We interrupt your weekly fix for topical nerdy podcasting with an important news bulletin: there's some crazy-cool stuff happening this week!Cap and Community Manager Trench share new details on our streaming events: the D&D Q&A and The Microsodapalooza. The D&D Q&A is a call-in show with the cast and crew of our tabletop roleplaying show Dungeons & Doritos and The Microsodapalooza is a a six-hour marathon recording session where we take on 22 fan-requested topics spanning every corner of nerdom. Both are coming this week and w reveal new details on the shows as well as discuss how you can get in on the action.We also talk other community news including our Ghostbusters roleplaying equipment on the verge of release, and announce a brand-new show coming to The Nerdy Show Network: Friday Night Fanfiction!For links and more info, visit the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2014/09/episode-194/

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25 min
September 15, 2014 Episode 193 :: It's Your Density... We Mean, Your Destiny :: DESTINY REVIEW!
It's Nerdy Show - The Nerdy Show Network's flagship podcast!Destiny is a funny thing. Sometimes your destiny is for Darth Vader to come down from Planet Vulcan and tell you that if you don't take Lorraine out, that he'll melt your brain. Other times, Destiny is a brand-new video game from the beloved sci-fi studio that brought you Halo and Marathon. This episode is a little of column A and a little of column B.Join Cap, Brandon, Tony, and Colin for a Destiny review - What kind of game is it really? FPS? MMO? Dungeon crawler? Bust-A-Move clone? We delve into the expectations, realities, and share some of our favorite experiences playing the game. Heck, why should we have all the fun, why don't you join our clan "Guardians of the Nerdy" - together we will be mighty and repel The Darkness. But it's not just Destiny we're talking about... it's also our density. And believe us, it's heavy.Cap traveled to the UK and, in a strange turn of events, also went to Hill Valley, CA circa 1955. He shares his experience time traveling via Secret Cinema's unprecedented interactive screening of Back to the Future staged within a full recreation of the town!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2014/09/episode-193-destiny-review/

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51 min

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