The Nerd Cantina Show

By The Nerd Cantina

A show where nerd culture intersects with society. We weekly cover nerd news discussing the latest in movies, games, space, tech and more. Our interview shows focus on amazing nerds and their work.... more

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September 15, 2022Emmy’s recap, D23, Goldeneye, the merge, and space news- TNCS Ep 245
This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news. Topics include our recap of the Emmy’s, the D23 Expo, and Nintendo news. In tech, we discuss the merge, NFT news, and space headlines.

We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at https://www.thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
CNN: Emmy Awards 2022: See the full list of winners.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/12/entertainment/emmy-awards-winners/index.htm
D23 Recap
https://deadline.com/2022/09/d23-expo-2022-recap-what-we-learned-1235114097/
Variety: Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ Recruits Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and More.
https://variety.com/2022/film/news/thunderbolts-cast-florence-pugh-julia-louis-dreyfus-1235364635/
Goldeneye to release on XBox
https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-64s-goldeneye-007-confirmed-for-switch-online-and-xbox-game-pass
Cointelegraph: Quentin Tarantino settles Miramax lawsuit over Pulp Fiction NFTs.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/quentin-tarantino-settles-miramax-lawsuit-over-pulp-fiction-nfts
Yahoo Finance: Starbucks to Offer NFT-Based Loyalty Program Using Polygon's Blockchain Technology.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/starbucks-offer-nft-based-loyalty-124844691.html
TechRadar: Samsung's data breach is why you shouldn't have to sign in to smart TVs.
https://www.techradar.com/opinion/samsungs-data-breach-is-why-you-shouldnt-have-to-sign-in-to-smart-tvs
Yahoo News: Pentagon suspends F-35 deliveries after discovering materials from China.
https://news.yahoo.com/pentagon-suspends-f-35-deliveries-170304601.html
Business Insider: China plans three Moon missions after discovering new lunar mineral.
https://www.businessinsider.com/china-plans-three-moon-missions-after-discovering-new-lunar-mineral-2022-9
NBC News: Blue Origin rocket mishap triggers escape system.
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/blue-origin-rocket-mishap-triggers-escape-system-rcna47318
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September 09, 2022 Cantina Conversation with Anthony McGowan - TNCS Ep 244
In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks to award-winning author Anthony McGowan about his latest book, Dogs of the Deadlands, available September 13.

We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.

Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg

Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

Website: http://anthonymcgowan.com/anewsite/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonymcgowan/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/anthony_mcgowan
Link to Purchase: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Dogs-of-the-Deadlands/Anthony-McGowan/9780861543199
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59min
September 07, 2022House of Dragon, Bill Murray NFTs, and US halts chip sales to China- TNCS Ep 243
This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news. Topics include House of Dragon, Rings of Power, Bill Murray NFTs, and some new regulation that halts the sale of chips to China.

We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at https://www.thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
New York Post : ‘House of the Dragon’ showrunner shocker: quits week after premiere.
https://nypost.com/2022/08/31/house-of-the-dragon-showrunner-shocker-quits-week-after-premiere/
Rings of Power fans are angry
https://nypost.com/2022/09/02/fans-slam-rings-of-power-cringeworthy-dull-a-disgrace/?utm_source=reddit.com
Forbes: Bill Murray's NFT Drop Provides A Blueprint For Future Celebrity Launches | Forbes Digital Assets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiTabhwA3l8
Decrypt: Bill Murray’s Ethereum Wallet Hacked for $174K After NFT Charity Auction.
https://decrypt.co/108882/bill-murray-ethereum-wallet-hacked-174k-nft-charity-auction
CNBC: Nvidia stock falls after U.S. government restricts chip sales to China.
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/31/nvidia-stock-falls-after-us-government-restricts-chip-sales-to-china.html
Bloomberg: Claim of TikTok Data Security Breach Shows Its Lure as Hacker Target.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-05/claim-of-tiktok-breach-spotlights-viral-app-s-lure-as-target
Customers lose control of their thermostat
https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/contact-denver7/thousands-of-xcel-customers-locked-out-of-thermostats-during-energy-emergency
Microsoft Combat Goggles
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-01/microsoft-combat-goggles-win-first-us-army-approval-for-delivery
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57min
August 31, 2022Aquaman delayed, BAYC M&Ms, Tornado Cash, and Space news- TNCS Ep 242
This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news. Topics include Aquaman 2 delays, Bored Ape M&Ms, Tornado Cash, and SpaceX partnering with T-Mobile.

We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at https://www.thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Variety: ‘Aquaman 2’ Delayed, ‘Shazam: Fury of the Gods’ Moves to 2023.
https://variety.com/2022/film/box-office/aquaman-2-shazam-2-release-date-delay-1235349939/
Decrypt: These Bored Apes Will Melt in Your Mouth: M&M’s Releases NFT-Inspired Candy.
https://decrypt.co/108142/bored-apes-melt-in-your-mouth-mms-mars-nft-candy
Tornado Cash problems
https://coingeek.com/tornado-cash-developer-must-stay-in-jail-for-3-months-dutch-judge-rules/
The Guardian: Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data breach lawsuit ends in 11th hour settlement.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/aug/27/facebook-cambridge-analytica-data-breach-lawsuit-ends-in-11th-hour-settlement
Ars Technica: France reveals hidden swimming pools with AI, taxes them.
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/08/france-reveals-hidden-swimming-pools-with-ai-taxes-them/
SpaceX and Tmobile to connect cellular phones to Starlink
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/elon-musks-spacex-t-mobile-us-plan-boost-cellular-coverage-space-2022-08-26/
Orlando Sentinel: NASA to try Artemis I launch Saturday, but weather may interfere.
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/space/artemis/os-bz-nasa-artemis-scrub-update-20220830-t7b4akpz5rgx3onej6jx4al244-story.html
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44min
August 26, 2022 Cantina Conversation with A. G. Riddle - TNCS Ep 241
In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks to author A. G. Riddle about his latest book, Lost in Time, available September 1.

We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.

Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg

Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

Website: https://www.agriddle.com/lost-in-time
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riddlist/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Riddlist
Link to Purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lost-in-time-ag-riddle/1140834879
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37min
August 26, 2022 Cantina Conversation with Abigail Owen - TNCS Ep 240
In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks to author Abigail Owen about her latest book, The Liar’s Crown, available August 30.

We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.

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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

Website: https://abigailowen.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailowenauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AOwenBooks
Link to Purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-liars-crown-abigail-owen/1140874267?ean=9781649371522
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43min
August 24, 2022House of Dragon, Fox NFTs, and solar power- TNCS Ep 239
This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news. Topics include our thoughts on She-Hulk, House of Dragon, Fox studio's use of NFTs, and space news.

We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at https://www.thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
TV Ratings: ‘House of the Dragon’ Is HBO’s Biggest Premiere Ever
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/house-of-the-dragon-tv-ratings-sunday-aug-21-2022-1235203367/
She Hulk
Streaming viewership surpasses cable TV for the first time in the US
https://www.engadget.com/nielsen-streaming-popularity-vs-cable-164457813.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAE94IHEqcqxThcoHvC0HL3XretGyXNyQYGp693cXWa6Z6JmQyVyx1qfuteU3zzjFJFjB1kabhBYxkaeKLk1lbYMm3MXFyFfkEbAV-sR4TYtNX4RBPL-7X0fwgkXV1Ay3WnQNmw_0sxZa9Sxz9hzwFDsDmvqsubYjix_k0lHweZFv
Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight Getting “Phased Out” Of DC Film Universe After Matt Reeves Completes His Planned Trilogy
https://boundingintocomics.com/2022/08/19/rumor-robert-pattinsons-dark-knight-getting-phased-out-of-dc-film-universe-after-matt-reeves-completes-his-planned-trilogy/?fbclid=IwAR1uLRBfecrWoWchR6fl5M-T0B1TwQC3s_06FJXy1zm0tSXkOs-3SBVmOqo
Kotaku: PlayStation Hit By $5.9 Billion Lawsuit For ‘Ripping People Off’ On Digital Games.
https://kotaku.com/playstation-sony-lawsuit-digital-store-ripping-off-1849441245
Variety: Why Fox Is Investing Millions in NFTs and Blockchain Technology.
https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/fox-nft-blockchain-1235342878/
Cointelegraph: Nearly $55M worth of Bored Ape, CryptoPunks NFTs risk liquidation amid debt crisis.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nearly-55m-worth-of-bored-ape-cryptopunks-nfts-risk-liquidation-amid-debt-crisis
Futurism: Professor Says He Foresees No Issues With His AI That Predicts Crimes Before They Happen.
https://futurism.com/the-byte/professor-ai-predicts-crimes
Europe is looking at space-based solar power to address energy crisis
https://www.space.com/europe-space-based-solar-power
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49min
August 19, 2022 Cantina Conversation with Sue Mell - TNCS Ep 238
In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks to author Sue Mell about her latest book, Provenance, available now.

We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.

Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg

Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

Website: https://www.suemellwrites.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suemellwrites/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/suemell2017
Link to Purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/provenance-sue-mell/1141255968?ean=9781956440027
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33min
August 19, 2022 Cantina Conversation with Paula Guran - TNCS Ep 237
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes Paula Guran for her third appearance on The Nerd Cantina Show. They discuss the release of her most recent collection of short stories, The Year’s Best Fantasy, Vol. 1, available August 16.

We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.

Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg

Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

Website: https://paulaguran.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulaguran
Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulaguran
Link to Purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-years-best-fantasy-paula-guran/1140377130
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53min
August 17, 2022Marvel Phase 5 and 6, DC’s new plans, NFT news, and robots- TNCS Ep 236
This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news. Topics include Marvel plans for phases 5 and 6, DC going in a new direction with their films and TV, big NFT news, Tesla robots, and data privacy.

We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at https://www.thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Marvel Phase 5 and 6
https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/marvel-cinematic-universe-all-the-phase-5-and-6-release-dates-revealed/
Yahoo Life: Mom, DC is Copying Marvel Again!.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/mom-dc-copying-marvel-again-154900524.html
NME: Muse's NFT album of 'Will Of The People' will be first new format in the charts for seven years.
https://www.nme.com/news/music/muses-nft-album-of-will-of-the-people-will-be-first-new-format-in-the-charts-for-seven-years-3280962?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=muses-nft-album-of-will-of-the-people-will-be-first-new-format-in-the-charts-for-seven-years
The Guardian: Pearson plans to sell its textbooks as NFTs.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/aug/02/pearson-plans-to-sell-its-textbooks-as-nfts
Decrypt: Why NFT Creators and Collectors Can’t Stop Talking About Artist Royalties.
https://decrypt.co/107482/why-nft-creators-collectors-artist-royalties
The Ethereum Merge
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/crypto/the-ethereum-merge-explained/
Huawei under investigation for having tech installed near US missile silos
https://www.theregister.com/2022/07/21/huawei_missile_silo_spying/?fbclid=IwAR2TTfO-th8PzDr1m5qB06kmkWmOAZflqYSkKaIToCqRwwQzvmadAznoTM0
Ars Technica: FTC aims to counter the “massive scale” of online data collection.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/08/ftc-aims-to-counter-the-massive-scale-of-online-data-collection/
Daily Mail: Elon Musk says Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot will eventually cost 'less than a car'.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11117545/Elon-Musk-says-Teslas-Optimus-humanoid-robot-eventually-cost-car.html
SlashGear: Starlink Got Hacked And SpaceX's Response Was Incredible.
https://www.slashgear.com/963370/starlink-got-hacked-and-spacexs-response-was-incredible/?zsource=googlenewsapp
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