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February 28, 2018 Episode 303 :: As Mute As It Gets
Time to get serious folks. Sometimes a single piece of pop culture sweeps in and sidelines an entire discussion - brushing aside all the idle chatter of the latest video game whatnot, ill-advised parody erotica, and dreams of a virtual future where theme park rides never die. Yeah, that stuff is here too. But mostly in this episode we talk about Duncan Jones' sci-fi film, Mute.

Join Cap, boR, Brandon, and NeoFaust as they discuss why this sidestep sequel to Moon is one of the most cyberpunk stories to make it to film. But all is not well in the neon-drenched streets of near-future Berlin: though luminaries like legendary author William Gibson love it, Mute is getting gutted in the reviews. We share spoiler-free highs and lows of the movie and take the toxic climate of online criticism to task. There might not be hacking, razorgirls, and explosions, but if you're looking for a seedy underbelly to skulk in while wearing mirrorshades, well... this might be the film you're looking for.

For links and more info, head to the main episode page:
https://nerdyshow.com/2018/02/nerdy-show-303-as-mute-as-it-gets/

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1 hr 3 min
February 21, 2018 Review: Black Panther - Spoiler Free
A story of birthright, colonialism, isolationism, empowerment, and oh yeah... superheroes, Black Panther is a big step for the Marvel Cinematic Universe into a wider world. Join boR and Cap for a bite-sized and spoiler-free review that gives you the feels without the reveals. We discuss how Black Panther makes some key changes to the Marvel movie formula, where the film (and the format) falter, and where it breaks bold new ground.

For links and more info, head to the main episode page:
https://nerdyshow.com/2018/02/nerdy-show-review-black-panther/

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24 min
February 14, 2018 Episode 302 :: Monsters, Rockets, & Necropants
From far away lands, near Earth orbit, and the gutters of the Internet, we’re sourcing the finest semi-organic nuanced discussions on all things nerdy. Cap, boR, Brandon and Jess are hunting monsters, breeding monsters, and reminiscing about ranching monsters with the new games Monster Hunter World and Monster Breeder. We also dial up an old pal for his debut appearance on Nerdy Show: long time listener, first time caller, Ice Abyzz – the Icelandic fan who’s now a cast member of the acclaimed audio drama, The White Vault.

We talk to Ice about his upcoming trip to NYC to do a live recording of the show, opening for The NoSleep Podcast, and also get the skinny on the hottest Icelandic fashion trend: necropants. Cap and Brandon took a co-op trip to parts unknown in Mario Odyssey, and meanwhile Jess was living it up on yet another Japanese vacation. Plus we softly and delicately bite into the Lady Doritos controversy and then get explosive about SpaceX’s grand geek gesture with the Falcon Heavy test flight.

For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2018/02/nerdy-show-302-monsters-rockets-necropants/

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1 hr 12 min
February 08, 2018 Microsode: Augmented Reality
Throughout Nerdy Show's entire nine year existence we've heralded and cautioned about the oncoming world of augmented reality - That one day the virtual world would explode out from your devices and exist forever in your field of vision atop the world as we know it. Soon you won't even need a phone. What comes next will be wearable.

Join Cap, Jon, and Lightning Dogs' Max Acree as they go beyond the parlor tricks of Pokémon Go and into hands-on experiences with Microsoft Hololens' "mixed reality" workspace. We discuss where the tech is now and where it'll be in the very near future; for better or for worse. Along the way we'll also give some much needed props to forward-thinking anime, look back on mistakes of the 90s, and the likelihood of NPCs IRL.

For links and more info, head to the main episode page:
https://nerdyshow.com/2018/02/nerdy-show-microsode-augmented-reality

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37 min
January 31, 2018 Episode 301 :: Don’t Be a Brandon!
Folks, we know we don’t always set a good example. But that’s what we’re here for! Let us make mistakes, so you don’t have to. We have no shame, we have no sense of decency, we just have strong opinions about pop culture and very little restraint. Case in point: sometimes we put things in our bodies that we really, really shouldn’t. Or, as you’ll soon find out, sometimes Brandon gives a special friend an unforgettable Hanukkah.

In this episode, Cap, boR, and Brandon get back to basics with sci-tech, video games, and television shows – where there’s startling discoveries all around – such as the awesomeness of Happy! and Dragon Ball Fighter Z. We give updates on how Star Trek Discovery and The Good Place are sitting with us, discuss mysterious rumors of a Diablo Quatro, share some big forthcoming changes for The Nerdy Show Network, and *gasp* learn that one of Brandon’s lies turned out to be true!

For links and more info, head to the main episode page:
https://nerdyshow.com/2018/01/nerdy-show-301-dont-be-a-brandon/

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1 hr 27 min
January 24, 2018 Film Commentary: Dracula Untold
By listener-request we're investigating the curious case of Dracula Untold - the 2014 film that puts a supernatural spin on Vlad the Impaler's real world origins and would have been the first installment in Universal's ill-fated cinematic universe of movie monsters. Does this new spin on a classic have enough bite to hold up against our refined tastes? Join Cap, boR, Doug, La Valle, and Chrystal as they sink their teeth into this podcast review and feature-length film commentary. We explore the background of the film's controversial tagline, "Get Sucked", and explore what would have been for the Dark Universe: why Dracula Untold became disavowed, how The Mummy put the nail in the coffin, and the ways that, in spite of everything, this surprising film might live again. Plus: our spontaneous creation of the most brilliant candy you've never tasted. For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2018/01/nerdy-show-microsode-dracula-untold-film-commentary

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1 hr 58 min
January 24, 2018 Microsode: Dracula Untold & the Death of the Dark Universe
By listener-request we're investigating the curious case of Dracula Untold - the 2014 film that puts a supernatural spin on Vlad the Impaler's real world origins and would have been the first installment in Universal's ill-fated cinematic universe of movie monsters. Does this new spin on a classic have enough bite to hold up against our refined tastes? Join Cap, boR, Doug, La Valle, and Chrystal as they sink their teeth in! We explore the background of the film's controversial tagline, "Get Sucked", and explore what would have been for the Dark Universe: why Dracula Untold became disavowed, how The Mummy put the nail in the coffin, and the ways that, in spite of everything, this surprising film might live again. Plus: our spontaneous creation of the most brilliant candy you've never tasted. For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2018/01/nerdy-show-microsode-dracula-untold-film-commentary

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32 min
January 17, 2018 Interview: Musical Obscurity with Marc With A C and Jordon Zadorozny
Music nerd extraordinaire Marc With A C has held onto a singular dream for most of his life: for a record of his to be produced by Blinker the Star's Jordon Zadorozny - one of his favorite musical acts. That long-sought day has come, and the dream has crystallized into... Obscurity. In this special interview episode of Nerdy Show, Cap is joined by Marc With A C and Zadorozny to tell the making-of story of this milestone in Marc's underground career. Be regaled with Canadian adventures, both culinary and pharmaceutical. Discover the record's low-fi secrets amidst the posh production. Geek out about Robert Palmer and Pink Floyd while dodging Aerosmith-obsessed barflies. And join Marc for a frank discussion on writing music in the 21st century, "making it", collaborating with a longtime hero, and what "Roxanne" of Police fame was really thinking. For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2018/01/nerdy-show-interview-musical-obscurity-with-marc-with-a-c-and-jordon-zadorozny

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1 hr 6 min
January 10, 2018 Microsode: Foodfight!
Join the Nerdy Show crew for a bite-sized episode about Foodfight! - one of the most notoriously bad films of all-time. It's a CGI animation disaster of epic proportions and the dumpster fire that made it to the screen is only half of the sordid story. We tell how this mess was made and share our reactions after surviving this maelstrom of mediocrity. If you think you've heard the tale of Foodfight! - think again! We've got theories of motel room recordings, backdoor Avatar tech testing, money laundering, insurance scamming, and maybe even a secret plot that links Foodfight! to IBM's Watson, Cyberdyne Systems, and the usurpation of humanity! And... if you're brave enough... you can join, Cap, boR, Doug, Chrystal, and La Valle for feature-length audio commentary and thrill as beloved capitalist mascots get oppressed by goose-stepping generic brands. For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2018/01/nerdy-show-microsode-foodfight-film-commentary

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19 min
January 10, 2018 Film Commentary: Foodfight!
Join the Nerdy Show crew as they endure Foodfight! - one of the most notoriously bad films of all-time. It's a CGI animation disaster of epic proportions and the dumpster fire that made it to the screen is only half of the sordid story. We tell the strange tale of how this mess was made and share our reactions after surviving this maelstrom of mediocrity. Join, Cap, boR, Doug, Chrystal, and La Valle for feature-length audio commentary and thrill as beloved capitalist mascots get oppressed by goose-stepping generic brands. We've got theories of motel room recordings, backdoor Avatar tech testing, money laundering, insurance scamming, and maybe even a secret plot that links Foodfight! to IBM's Watson, Cyberdyne Systems, and the usurpation of humanity! For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2018/01/nerdy-show-microsode-foodfight-film-commentary

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1 hr 46 min

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