Darkness descends upon the land when enemy invaders arrive, so Brad and Dan have to step up and take charge! *** Spoiler Alert *** Before things get too serious, the boys discuss fame and art. Then, when things get real, they discuss one of the classics: Red Dawn. It was the "What is your zombie plan?" before zombie plans where a thing. Especially in these uncertain times, if you've ever wondered what you'd do in a warzone, you'd best listen and learn our plans. See the full show notes at https://natureofnothing.com/episode/16

Brad and Dan are learn why it's called the 'game of life' and device strategies to win at it. *** Spoiler Alert *** This week, Brad and Dan discuss a movie written by one of the world's most famous writers (well, he wrote the book, anyway), and starring one of the world's most famous actors! And it is also without a doubt a huge inspiration for a recent hit YA series of books and movies. It is: The Running Man. See the full show notes at https://natureofnothing.com/episode/15

Having now seen much of the world, our heroes set their sights on trying to fix some of its major problems. *** Spoiler Alert *** Things can often seem bleak, especially if you watch too much of the 24 hours new cycle. But, this week, Brad and Dan talk about some ways the future might find to fix some big issues. See the full show notes at https://natureofnothing.com/episode/14

There's a lot of negativity in the world, so, this week, Brad and Dan try to find a little bit of goodness. *** Spoiler Alert *** People often say that characters in horror movies are idiots who do dumb things, but we find out that maybe they're actually geniuses! See the full show notes at https://natureofnothing.com/episode/13

This week, the adventurers make good use of the supernatural! *** Spoiler Alert *** Brad and Dan discuss certain historical figures and their cults, and if they'd want something named after themselves. Then, they dicuss what would actually happen if ghosts and spectres were real. How would people, good and evil, exploit their powers? See the full show notes at https://natureofnothing.com/episode/12

There's value in being prepare for anything, and, this week, our heroes found out exactly how prepared they are for the ultimate evil! *** Spoiler Alert *** For the first (and maybe last?) time, Dan takes over at the start, and we talk about our fantasy cross-over franchises. There may also be a rant. We then accidentally get a little carried away doing a zombie survival quiz, and learn a way too much about each-other. Who will survive the apocalypse the longest?! See the full show notes at https://natureofnothing.com/episode/11

Not all threats come from nature, so Dan and Brad have to plan how to deal with these post-human adversaries. *** Spoiler Alert *** Brad and Dan discuss their views on aliens and ghosts, and reveal the jobs they wanted as kids. Next, they figure out how much privacy they actually need for their homes, as well as the awesomeness of blanket forts! And, finally, they tackle a looming existential threat to human civilisation: AI and the rise of Skynet. But - don't worry - they figure out how to control him once and for all! See the full show notes at https://natureofnothing.com/episode/10

This week, our heroes discover that it's harder to choose an ally than they originally thought. (Growing out their facial hair proves difficult, too.) *** Spoiler Alert *** Up first, Brad and Dan lament their inability to grow facial hair, even now that they're grown men. Are soulmates a real thing? Would you want to find yours even if they'd die after only a few years? Does that change if you have to fight everyone who wears the same clothes as you? And, finally, Brad and Dan work out who - once and for all - can be crowned as The Shittest X-Man. (Also who the most delicious one is.) See the full show notes at https://natureofnothing.com/episode/9

As the weather gets colder and our heroes rest for the holidays, they think back on entertainment from their youth, and discuss how to get away with a future (hypothetical) crime. *** Spoiler Alert *** We discuss our first piece of viewer feedback! The would you rathers launch an interesting discussion about the best application of a 'get out of jail free' card, and the differences in our videogame play styles. And, do you want to be the best at something, even if it gets you no respect, or is *some* respect important? Finally, it's time for their Christmas special episode! Everyone talks about Die Hard being a Christmas movie, but that's where the conversation ends. The 80s had many weird and wonderful movies, so Brad and Dan use science to figure out if any others are actually sleeper Christmas movies that can be enjoyed alongside Die Hard. (Brad also totally flubs the name of an 80s crush.) See the full show notes at https://natureofnothing.com/episode/8

Sometimes it's easier to know what you *don't* want in a companion than what you do, so, this week, Brad and Dan figure out who they definitely don't want as an adventuring companion! *** Spoiler Alert *** Deep in the past, Christmas is soon arriving, so Dan and Brad decide if they'll do something special for the Naturists. (This may be coming out sooner than you think!) Is it more dangerous to be attacked by birds or dogs? If you had to be attacked by one over the other, there are definitely pros and cons for each. Also, is it better to run in the rain or hide away inside? And Dan decides between two very socially awkward tasks while dealing with the Pokemon Go problem. Finally, in their deep dive, the boys create a bracket competition to determine once and for all who is the worst X-man! Sixteen team members go head to head in a knock-out competition to see, once and for all, who the shitest X-man really is! See the full show notes at https://natureofnothing.com/episode/7