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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.
July 30, 2016DNA Podcast 021 – Interview with Tim EldredIn this episode, Rob and Don sit down with comic artist and director of Marvel’s Avengers Assemble animated series Tim Eldred to discuss his career in the comic book industry and how it led him into the world of animation. Along the way, they discuss Tim’s advice for aspiring comic book artists, why getting your […]...more0minPlay
July 16, 2016DNA Podcast 020 – Tabletop RPG MemoriesIn this episode, Rob and Don are joined by their friend Chad to discuss their love of Tabletop Role-Playing Games. The trio explore the history of TRPGS, and talks about their own experiences and growing up playing these games. Along the way, they discuss the appeal of Gamma World, point based vs. random character creation, […]...more1h 35minPlay
July 01, 2016DNA Podcast 019 – Ghosts of Saturday Mornings PastIn this episode, Don and Rob discuss North American TV animation, tracing it from its roots in the 1950s to the rise of Saturday morning television and its eventual evolution in the age of Netflix. Along the way, they spend time with Huckleberry Hound, The Flintstones, Josie the Pussycats, the Micronauts, and Goober and the Ghost […]...more1h 29minPlay
June 17, 2016DNA Podcast 018 – Edd Vick and MU PressIn this episode, Rob and Don sit down with Edd Vick, founder and publisher of MU Press and Comics F/X magazine, to discuss Edd’s history in comics and the independent comics scene of the 80s and 90s. Former guest Jeff Wood, one of Edd’s friends and contributors also stops by, and the four of them […]...more1h 28minPlay
June 04, 2016DNA Podcast 017 – All About UltramanIn this episode, Rob and Don do an overview of the Japanese media titan Ultraman, delving into the concepts behind the series, doing an overview of Ultraman’s long history, and talking about their personal connections to the character. All this, and a trip into the world of 80’s independent television, are waiting for you in […]...more1h 44minPlay
May 20, 2016DNA Podcast 016 – Exploring the Hero Pulps with Gregg TaylorIn this episode, Don and Rob are joined by Gregg Taylor of the Decoder Ring Theatre podcast to talk about a subject that’s near and dear to Gregg’s heart- Pulp Heroes! We talk about the original Batman v. Superman- The Shadow and Doc Savage, how a pulp hero is made by their choice of hats, […]...more1h 1minPlay
May 06, 2016DNA Podcast 015: Podcasting Audio DramaIn this episode, Don and Rob are joined by Jack Ward of the Sonic Society podcast to talk about Jack’s experiences hosting the Internet’s greatest audio drama showcase for over a decade and the thrills and frustrations of being an audio drama producer in the podcast age. Slap on your Podjectors and Flip the switch to […]...more1h 28minPlay
April 23, 2016DNA Podcast 014: Talking 80’s Independent Comics with Jeff WoodIn this episode, Rob and Don sit down with former Comics F/X magazine founder and editor Jeff Wood to talk about the West Coast independent comics scene of the 1980’s. The three discuss the origins of Comics F/X magazine, MU Press, the small press black and white comics explosion, and how “three adjectives and a noun” […]...more1h 14minPlay
April 09, 2016DNA Podcast 013: Collectible Card ChaosIn this episode, Rob and Don are joined by James Wegg of No Dice Games to talk about collectible card games (CCGs). The three of them discuss Collectible vs. Living Card Games, the current state and future of CCGs, and the pros and cons of running a gaming store. All this, and (Butt) Crack Gate, […]...more1h 5minPlay
March 25, 2016DNA Episode 012 – Pokemon Turns 20!In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by their friend Chad to discuss 20 years of Pokemon! They discuss how and why the phenomena has lasted so long, the origins of the game, and why a dark Pokemon movie is inevitable. All this, and a heaping helping of Nerd Rage is waiting for you […]...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.