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December 29, 2013 Episode 162 :: The 2013 Final Boss – Top 20 Nerdy Things of the Year!
2013 is dead and gone. You know what that means? It’s time for our annual TOP 20 NERDY THINGS list!Since 2009 it’s been our solemn duty to create a list ranking the “Top 20 Nerdy Things” of the year. We take all of pop culture, science & technology, and world happenings and subject them to a number of life-or-death challenges akin to Highlanders battling one another for the quickening, or The Hunger Games for you younglings. Those topics that remain, the experts here at Nerdy Show judge by the trues qualifying factor we know: Nerdiness. No sane person would dare rank scientific achievements against video game releases – but, for the betterment of humanity, we do.Join Cap, Brandon, and Jessica as we discuss the year at large and count backwards revealing our list and why we selected what we did. Plus- if you’re brave of heart and stout of liver you can play along with Brandon’s ill-advised drinking game: take a shot of whiskey every time we say “nerd” or “nerdy”. Drink responsibly!

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1 hr 47 min
December 15, 2013 Episode 161:: The X-Files Re-Opened – Interview with Chris Carter & Joe Harris
The X-Files is back!The FBI’s unsolved case files have been reopened in a 10th season continuing Mulder and Scully’s quest for the truth – a comic book executive produced by series creator, Chris Carter. The first collected volume comes out this week and we’re joined by the entire creative team: series writer Joe Harris (Great Pacific) editor Denton J. Tipton, and Chris Carter for their first joint interview and an all-X-Files episode!The X-Files is one of the most prolific TV shows of all-time – a cultural zeitgeist, and in many ways a contributing factor to the world becoming a nerdier place. When the series ended there were still myriad questions, and Season 10 is every X-Phile’s long-awaited wet dream. Cap is joined by guest host X-Fan specialists: Nina Bernardakis from Ghostbusters: Resurrection and Mike Roffman from Consequence of Sound and Time.com for a journey into the unknown. They learn the origins of the comic, it’s canonical place with the rest of the series, how the often-rumored 3rd X-Files movie fits in, and about the upcoming annual written by X-Files writer/ producer Frank Spotnitz and Ten Thirteen’s Gabe Rotter. The Nerdy Crew also discusses our favorite episodes, the series’ lasting impact, chilling conspiracies, and our own real-life paranormal encounters.

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1 hr 33 min
November 17, 2013 Episode 160 :: The Legacy of Young Justice
Earlier this year, we mourned the untimely cancellation of Young Justice, one of the greatest things to happen to both DC Comics characters and all-ages animated television. But all is not lost – This week, the world of Young Justice returns in the new video game Young Justice: Legacy! Cap and Tony of Nerdy Show are joined by Young Justice series creators Greg Weisman (Gargoyles, Star Wars: Rebels) and Brandon Vietti (Brave & the Bold, Under the Red Hood) to discuss Legacy and how it expands the series’ continuity.But is Legacy the end of Young Justice? Not if Greg and Brandon have anything to say about it! They discuss the origins of the show, ways the series might continue, the challenges of date-stamped continuity, and more – including their upcoming projects in animation and beyond!

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1 hr 13 min
November 03, 2013 Episode 159 :: State of the Empire – These Arndt the Droids You’re Looking For
State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.Since last we convened, the Episode VII saga continues to unfold as the balance of power in the universe has once again shifted. Michael Arndt – Episode VII‘s celebrated screenwriter, and our greatest hope for the New Trilogy, is off the project. We don’t know why, nor do do we know much of the circumstances, but we mourn his loss and attempt to put the pieces together as to how this came to pass and what the future might hold. With so many last-minute shake ups for this 2015 film, you best believe there’s a lot of drama and strange rumors circulating. Join Cap, Doug, Hex, and Matt as they search for truth in these dark times… and then kick that gloom out the airlock for what becomes one of the funniest State of the Empires yet!We discuss the latest in Star Wars comics and gaming, drastically different versions of the original films in their infancy, Star Wars: Rebels‘ new villain: The Inquisitor, share our favorite Qui-Gon jokes, and dig deep into eclectic Lucasfilm licensing for a Willow Watch to remember!

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1 hr 14 min
October 29, 2013 Nerdy Show Prime: Bustin’ with Central Florida Ghostbusters – Part 2
Our ride-along with the Central Florida Ghostbusters continues! Cap and Doug were only setting out to interview the Ghostbusters, but now they’re out on a call with them… to an abandoned hospital! But busting ghosts isn’t all ectoplasmic glitz and glamor – this is just a routine call typically placed by practical jokers and the paranoid. Yet, as they enter the hospital, something seems different. Hear the Ghostbusters try to spook themselves and their tag-alongs, discussing the fan chosen topic: Horror Games as they creep carefully through darkened corridors. And after a job well done the gang retires to The Geek Easy for some grilled cheeses and the final fan topic: Horror Movies. Thanks to Korrik and Vistas Clemency for the topics!

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1 hr 25 min
October 13, 2013 Episode 158 :: Nerdy Show Book Club – Sick Puppies
Nerdy Show Book Club returns! We share the books we’re currently reading, discuss the book we read along with you guys, and do some of our famous dramatic readings. It’s a sexy party in the library, and you’re the guest of honor.This episode our Community Read-Along is a black comedy set in the Sunshine State, Carl Hiaasen’s Sick Puppy! Our home state is notorious for all the crazy that goes on here, and Hiaasen’s fictional Florida distils that crazy into a fine drinking liquor suitable for sipping at both South Beach poolsides and in seedy panhandle barrooms – either way, you wake up naked somewhere unexpected. Join Cap, Colin, Brandon, and Tony as we hit the road with an insane cast of characters including a lovable environmental terrorist, a barbie-fondling ex-drug dealer, a Governor turned avenging-nomad, a hit man with some very special mix tapes… and that only scratches the surface!We also discuss the amazing response to last month’s RPG $upport Drive and reveal the next Community Read-Along as well as the special guest for next episode. Let’s just say he had a hand in morphing teen books in the 90s into something awesome.

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1 hr 50 min
October 08, 2013 Nerdy Show Prime: Bustin’ with Central Florida Ghostbusters – Part 1
Last year, the Central Florida Ghostbusters saved Orlando, and most likely the world, from an ancient evil that manifested a pyramid atop the arts district… You may have heard about it. We’ve been trying to get these guys on the show for ages, and we’ve finally got em’!

Join Cap for a paranormal Halloween treat with The Central Florida Ghostbusters: La Forge, Wall, Briggs, Poole, and their General Manager (and Nerdy Show host) Doug. What started as a chill night interviewing the crew at their firehouse turns into a Cops-style ride-along with the Ghostbusters as they head out on a call. Not only do we discuss some of the finer points about ghost busting and this illustrious crew’s adventures, we ask Orlando’s finest to discuss eerie, fan-chosen topics: The SCP Foundation and Fear Tourism. It’s just another day-in-the-life for the GBs, but for Cap it’s a night they’ll never forget.
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59 min
September 29, 2013 Episode 157 :: Mutant Football League & GTA V
We talk about ball handling a lot on Nerdy Show… But usually it’s less Friday Night Lights and more secret time with your wacky uncle. While the tossing of the virtual pigskin isn’t usually our favorite past-time – if you put some spikes on that ball, and have it being caught by a skeleton with dreadlocks covered in orc blood… that gets our attention. And it got our attention 20 years ago – Fans of gruesome gridiron massacres rejoice: Mutant League is back!What was once Mutant League Football on the Sega Genesis has been reborn as Mutant Football League and it’s searching for fan funding via Kickstarter. We talk with original series creator Michael Mendeim about bringing his gory and hilarious football game back from the dead, what new and returning features fans can expect, parodying the sports industry, the Mutant League games that never were, and the ground-breaking animated series. Join Cap, Brandon, Tony, Colin, and Josh as we also discuss Grand Theft Auto V, the other games we’re playing, and the RPG $upport Drive.

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1 hr 48 min
September 24, 2013 Nerdy Show Prime: Mighty Mega Men
Featuring interviews with The Protomen, Capcom’s Brett Elston, and Charlie from Fangamer! Big things are brewing in the fandom of everyone’s favorite blue robot. Capcom Unity just announced a musical olive branch to the Mega Man community with two albums of Mega music – including new music by your favorite robot-themed nerd rockers and rappers, as well as Over-Clocked Remix. And what’s more – Keiji Inafune, the man behind the helm of countless fan favorite Mega Man titles, is back with is own robot boy: Mighty No. 9!

The new game is on Kickstarter and is already one of the biggest fan-funded games of all-time. We talk with Brett Elston, Community Manager at Capcom Unity: the brain behind the forthcoming Mega Man albums, Charlie Verdin of Fangamer: the amazing merch-smiths who are lending their skills to Mighty No. 9, and Murphy, Commander, and Panther of The Protomen: the Mega Man-inspired post apocalyptic rockers caught between both projects. We discuss the new Protomen track, get hints at the secret of their other tracks on the record, and other juicy details about the Capcom albums, as well as the Protos’ theoretical involvement with Mighty No. 9. What’s more, Charlie talks new Mighty No. 9 merch details, reveals Brutal Legend merch by Fangamer, and hints to some big Earthbound and Pokémon related releases in the future.

Join Cap, Brandon, Jonna, Doug, and Josh as they share their favorite Robot Masters, why we love Mega Man, drop some truth-bombs about Neil Young, and discusses Inafune-san’s awesome-looking new game. This episode started life as a Microsode requested by Arkais and grew Mega-sized. Thanks, dude!

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2 hr 25 min
September 16, 2013 Nerdy Show Episode 156 :: Microsode – The State of the Film Industry
We’ve been talking a lot about Hollywood and the entertainment industry over the past few weeks, so let’s conclude that journey by looking at the big picture. In this microsode requested by Gundamking, Cap, Doug, and Josh discuss the state of the film industry. No, not California (though we do explore why our hometown Orlando didn’t become the “New Hollywood” in the 90s) – we’re talking about big budget blockbusters, surprise indie hits, and that popcorn chomping pastime that Steven Spielberg and George Lucas say is on the brink of implosion.The trouble with Tinseltown is a complicated thing to diagnose. We discuss suspicious trends in screenwriting, how television is in the process of surpassing film, the future of storytelling, and even spend some time on the topic of Kick Ass 2.

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45 min

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