Nerdy Show

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For decades masked heroes have taken the law into their own hands – but only on comic pages. However, in recent times the lines between fiction and reality have blurred, and indeed a few courageous souls have heeded the call to action. The Real Life Superhero Movement is a very real thing. All over North America, people are putting on costumes and fighting for what’s right. Some fight for social causes and some do in fact fight crime like their comic book counterparts. Nerdy Show listeners asked us to tackle the topic of “Real Life Superheroes and Vigilantes”, and tackle it we did. There’s an important distinction between the two. We speak with two Real Life Heroes who take the fight to the streets, the infamous Phoenix Jones of Seattle and one of the founders of the scene, Orlando’s own Master Legend as well as two members of the Skiffytown League of Heroes, and the surly Pittsburgh Batman. We also interview comics legend, Bob Burden – creator of Flaming Carrot and Mysterymen – the man who founded the concept of the blue-collar superhero! Join Cap, Hex, Brandon, and Jon as we look at heroes and vigilantes through history and ponder what gear we’d suit up with out on patrol.

Big thanks to: Berto.el.Con, AntiLuke, Heyitsbigandy, Twomper, and all our other supporters who made this episode possible.

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Declassified just in time for the end times: The LONG LOST Nerdy Show Prime. Originally recorded in late 2010, this episode was seized by the FBI and only returned to us in June of this year. Join Cap, Hex, Mike, Brian, Brandon, and Jonna as we seek the truth behind UFOs, Atlantis, Paul McCartney, and every government cover-up in-between. Featuring interviews with the illusive blogger behind Crazy Fucking Conspiracies, MK Ultra rapper Jackson aka Mrs. Paintbrush of Grand Buffet, and historical mysticism author, Lanaia Lee. Draw the blinds, put on your tin foil helmet, and open your minds. The truth is out there.

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Our Nerdy Show Prime Fan Film Series continues! First we went below the surface and discussed Teenage Mutant Ninja Cinema, now we’re venturing out into the Wasteland in search of the perfect Nuka Break. Nuka Break is Wayside Creations‘ fan-funded web series based on the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout. The series is written by our very own Brian Clevinger, and co-created with Zack Finfrock. We’re joined by Zack, co-star Tybee Diskin, and Fallout veteran, scribe of the series bible, Chris Avellone, of Obsidian Entertainment. Join Cap, Hex, Brian, Brandon, Tony, and Luke as we hear stories from behind the scenes of the series, insights from the development of the games, tips for making fan films, and more!

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Because you demanded it: BACON. The haters out there said “old meme is old” and you said “hell no”. You, nerds of discerning taste, wanted to see if Nerdy Show could possibly pack any more awesome into savory, fat-rippled pork products. You were 1,000% right. Yes, we produced a bacon-themed podcast where we meet bacon makers and came to an understanding of why Odin saw fit to bestow us with these savory meats – but that is not the main attraction here. No…

Behold Nerdy Meal Time and weep. It is as if millions of pigs cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. We’re joined by THE PROTOMEN as we voyage deep into a meaty, greasy abyss. These robits from the future sure know how to chow down. Q: What would the bacon craze be without Epic Meal Time? A: A withered and well-humped husk. But these Princes of Meat have become Internet Kings with their legendary videos. They are an inspiration. So, paying homage to their legacy, we have combined their greatness with our own nerd brilliance. F–king SMART. This is Nerdy Show isn't it? So you know we’re going to record a damn podcast. That’s the name of the game. Nerdy Meal Time is the main event, but in this bacon podcast we get into the nitty gritty. Want to find out how bacon is made? We drove from Orlando, Florida to Nashville, Tennessee to find out.

Adventure with us to The Loveless Cafe where they smoke their own meats and make some of the finest bacon products in the U.S. of A. We speak with Tony the Pitmaster and Loveless (bacon) spokesperson Jesse Goldstein about how cute pigs are transformed into succulent pork products of every shape and form. Joining Cap, Hex, Brandon, Colin, and Luke for this episode is Chrystal Casale, pro chef and instrumental force behind making Nerdy Meal Time a reality. We drop some science on this whole bacon phenomena and recount the dramatic tale of how Nerdy Meal Time came into being… and its painful side-effects.

Big thanks to: Twothums, Jobarda, MuckRaker, Stuart Edney, BigBadShadowMan, Frozentreasure, and all our other supporters of October ’11 who made this bacon-stravaganza possible.

*It’s important to note, this episode was recorded in January 2012, before Mike’s tragic death. There are some comments within this episode that, given the circumstances, may seem insensitive. We've chosen to leave this section intact and unedited.

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There’s hardly an episode that goes by without us mentioning or somehow referencing Ghostbusters. The landmark 1984 paranormal comedy has profoundly influenced the whole of nerdom and it’s high time we devoted an entire episode to it. Since this is sucha momentous occasion we thought we’d do it style – we interviewed none other than Dr. Raymond Stanz himself, Ghostbusters star and scribe, Dan Aykroyd!

Join Cap, Hex, Brandon, Brian and special guest, Ghostbusting maniac and Nerdy community member, Arkais, for an episode packed with more ectoplasm than a 50 ton Twinkie. With us for the entire adventure is Erik Burnham and Dan Schoening, the creative team behind IDW’s ongoing Ghostbusters comics series. We discuss how the series, got its start, what’s in store, and how they pack so much ghost busting goodness into each issue. We also met up with the guys behind the upcoming Ghostbusters mobile game, Ghostbusters: Paranormal Blast to find out what its doing that no other paranormal AR game can. PLUS we’re getting drunk the whole time on Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka.

Doe…Ray…EGON!

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This year was Nerdy Show’s first PAX! Cat and Hex blasted off to Boston for a nerdy adventure of epic proportions at PAX East. We didn’t know what we were getting ourselves into. It’s got a trade show with tons of game companies showing off upcoming titles, it’s got incredible panels, all sorts of gaming - both tabletop and electronic, and some of the biggest names in nerd music performing. Taking it all in was a challenge.

Join Cat and Hex along with Stemage of Metroid Metal and our very own Colin, for a recountment of all the awesome that we saw and did. Plus: we brought our recorders with us and captured a bunch of exclusive live recordings including The Protomans: a Protomen cover band, and interviewed the actual Protomen after their double’s debut.

Tracks:

• Penny Arcade Theme :: MC Frontalot
• Chiptunes Challenge :: Adam Henry
• Another Galdove LIVE :: Overclocked Remix
• Silent Running/ Breaking Out :: The Protomans

THE PROTOMANS

We captured audio for the entire historic debut of The Protomans. Download it here:

https://nerdyshow.com/2012/04/season-4-episode-43-pax-east-12/

Our Videos from PAX:

• Interview with Kim Swift – Quantum Conundrum

Links:

• Help fund Nuka Break Season 2
• Adam Henry’s site
• Yes, Mayhem
• Legend of Korra
• I Love Bees
• Winchester House
• Mass Effect Rock Band – “Wanted Dead or Alive”

Game Links:

• Lollipop Chainsaw
• The Controversial Lollipop Chainsaw Costume
• Assassin’s Creed III Announcement Trailer
• Dyad trailer
• Double Dragon Neon trailer
• Anti Chamber trailer
• Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Trailer
• Civilization V : Gods and Kings Demo
• Max Payne III Demo
• Max Payne III Multiplayer Gameplay
• Firefall Gameplay Trailer
• Hitman Absolution Gameplay
• Rockband Blitz

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We knew that our exploration of nerd music history would be lengthy, but we were surprised how deep the rabbit hole went. Recorded in one long sitting, dividing this episode into two parts was an on-the-spot decision. You can tell it’s gotten late, ’cause we’ve gotten a little loopy. Picking up where we left off - our adventure through nerd music history continues up to the present and into the future! Z from Hipster, Please! and Wired’s GeekDad. makes a brief time-traveling appearance, while the battle-ready, Adam WarRock stays strong with Hex, Cap, and Triforce Mike on into the night. Nerdy Show is proud to present the triumphant conclusion to “Nerdcore: The Past, Present, and Future of Nerd Music“. This episode features an EPIC group interview with some of the biggest names in Nerdcore: MC Lars, Random, K-Murdock, Tribe One, and Adam WarRock recorded during the Race Wars Tour. Special thanks to: Anti Luke, Ross Butler, Big Bad Shadow Man, BlameTheWizards, lgolem, Flaninja, Sage0, Darren Reid, and Arkais who made this show possible with their generous support.

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