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The Department of Nerdly Affairs is a bi-weekly talk podcast dedicated to exploring different aspects of nerdly arts and culture. Together bringing over 80 years of experience to the table, the hosts,... more
FAQs about The Department of Nerdly Affairs:How many episodes does The Department of Nerdly Affairs have?The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.
April 21, 2017DNA Podcast 040 – Mister Kitty’s Stupid ComicsIn this episode, Rob and Don are joined by Shain and Dave from Misterkitty.org to talk about their ongoing Stupid Comics project where they showcase some of the most awful and unique pieces of comic book art visited upon mankind. Along the way, the four talk about the pair’s Mister Kitty’s Lo-Fi Landfill audio project, […]...more0minPlay
April 07, 2017DNA Podcast 039 – Bad Movies We LoveIn this episode, Don and Rob are joined by their friend Chad to talk about the movies that they know are awful, but can’t help but have soft spots in their hearts for. This journey takes the trio from classic 50’s monster movies, to the heights of 80s cheese and the depths of Asia’s cinematic […]...more0minPlay
March 27, 2017DNA Podcast 038 – Interview with Spiritual Medium Mary BezaireIn this episode, Rob and Don sit down with psychic medium Mary Bezaire to discuss what it’s like to see spirits and be a channel into the unknown. The three discuss a wide variety of topics, from the nature to spirit guides, to the most haunted places in Essex County, to the existence of evil […]...more0minPlay
March 12, 2017DNA Podcast 037 – Death and the Nerdly ArtsRob, Don and Jack Ward explore the place of death in the nerdly arts. From superheroes who never die, to the real life celebrities who do (for now), and how our own fears of death shape our entertainment of choice, the trio head down a funerary rabbit hole. It’s an episode of grave humour, and […]...more0minPlay
February 25, 2017DNA Podcast 036 – Interview with Will MeugniotIn this episode, Rob and Don are joined by comic artist and animation director and producer Will Meugniot to talk about Will’s long history in the comics and animation industry. In this deep exploration of the animation industry of the 80’s and 90’s, they discuss the DNAgents, Will’s role as showrunner for X-Men the Animated […]...more0minPlay
February 11, 2017DNA Podcast 035 – The Hero’s Journey Strikes Back!In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by Jack Ward for a spirited debate about Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. Does Campbell’s opus really hold the key to writing satisfying stories? Jack thinks so, but Rob and Don aren’t so sure, and this leads to a long discussion involving comparative mythology, newspaper comic strips, 1970’s […]...more0minPlay
January 27, 2017DNA Podcast 034 – What are litRPGs?Don and Rob are joined by the awesome Ramon Meija of the litRPG podcast to talk about the biggest new genre you’ve probably never heard of- litRPGs. The three discuss the origins of the genre, what makes a litRPG, what books you should be checking out, and how the litRPG genre reflects the world we live […]...more0minPlay
January 14, 2017DNA Podcast 033 – Writing FormulasIn this episode, Rob and Don sit down to discuss story structure. They explore the origins of the 3-act structure, discuss Chris Fox’s Write to Market strategy, and break down the Lester Dent Master Pulp Writing Formula and Michael Moorcock’s How to Write a Book in Three Days method. All this, and why Buffy the […]...more0minPlay
January 02, 2017DNA Podcast 032 – Voice Acting with Kimlinh TranIn this episode, Rob and Don explore the possibilities of sound by talking with voice actress Kimlinh Tran about her experiences and perspectives gained voice acting in anime and video games. They talk about her efforts to improve her craft, why being near entertainment production centers is a must, and why recording walla is so much […]...more0minPlay
December 17, 2016DNA Podcast 031 – Comics Creator Ben Dunn and Antarctic PressIn this episode, Rob and Don are joined by comic book creator and founder of Antarctic Press, Ben Dunn. The three of them sit and chat about Ben’s long career in comics, how Antarctic Press came to be, and the ups and downs of running a comic book company. Along the way, Ben gives great […]...more0minPlay
FAQs about The Department of Nerdly Affairs:How many episodes does The Department of Nerdly Affairs have?The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.