What's Up, Nerds? This week we're revisiting an episode all the way back from September 2021, where we cover our Nerdiverse's most prominent champion - Darcey Silva of 90 Day Fiancé fame, along with her sister Stacey. Will Adam be able to understand what the appeal is with this insane franchise? Will wife of the show Emily finally usurp the podcast co-host throne (spoiler alert: no chance in hell). Just how powerful is the Nerdette alliance? Come join us for some classic What's Up, Nerds? and more this week! 

 

New episode on a smokin' hot fresh new topic next week!

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This week, we flip the script on everything you know about the pod. Instead of talking about something they love, Rachel & Adam each bring forward a topic about something they passionately dislike. It's the REVERSE-isode, folks!

Yes, this turns into an episode full of arguments about Adam's mortal enemy/Rachel's road trip favorite, Cracker Barrel. Rachel also prepared her dissertation as to why rom-coms do more harm than good... but let's see how far they get into that one. 

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If you'd like to pick up the second controller, maybe dine at a Cracker Barrel along a highway near you or tune in to a 2000's romantic comedy.

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Fear. Vengeance. And the Riddle behind it all - how far will Adam go to promote our episode on The Batman? You've heard other reviews by now, but you haven't heard it from *us*, your two favorite podcast hosts. Who're the Jokers of our Nerdiverse? How well did a post-Twilight-era Pattinson do as the newest Bruce Wayne? And is this finally the episode where the discourse on glutes has gone too far? Fire up that rooftop Nerd-Symbol and meet the call to action to find out. All of that and more, on this week's What's Up, Nerds?

 

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If you’d like to pick up the second controller to play along with us, we started with the classic 13-run Batman comic story The Long Halloween - an obvious influence on the latest movie. But it's in theaters now, so go see it! We don't spoil anything in this episode, so you can feel free to listen without the fear of having something precious taken away from you, leaving you to dress up in a costume and seek vengeance for the rest of your life.

 

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Hosted by Rachel Woodall & Adam Damon. Message us on social at @WhatsUpNerdsPod, or send your suggestions for future topics to [email protected]! We seriously want to hear from you. There are no bad ideas - just bad guys. And we're here to fight them right along with ya.

 

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Alright, nerds, it's about time. Buckle up and start your countdown timer as you join us for the inaugural What's Up, Nerds? book club episode, where we discuss Andy Weir's sci-fi epic, Project Hail Mary. We're keeping clear spoiler demarcations so that nothing accidentally gets spoiled for you in case you think the book might be up your alley, so don't hold your breath as you listen, but know that you'll get as much info as you want if you listen all the way through - and Houston, we've got games to boot. All of that and more, on this week's What's Up, Nerds? 

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If you’d like to pick up the second controller to play along with us, pick up a copy of Project Hail Mary from your local library. For book club eps, we'll be announcing what we'll be reading ahead of time so you can enjoy the discussion along with us - let's just say that our next book club episode may be a heartSong of one of Adam's favorite myths. You might call it his Achilles' heel. 

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Hosted by Rachel Woodall & Adam Damon. DM us on social at @WhatsUpNerdsPod if you're brave enough, or send your suggestions for future nerdy topics to [email protected]! Want to gush about something you just can't stop thinking about? Let us know! Maybe we'll have you on the show.

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We've got a lifestream for you this week, folks, and we cover just about every corner of the internet! Adam gets a TikTok lesson from fellow millennial Rachel. We talk about how Robert Pattinson is a big fat liar and we LOVE him for it. Is there anything we can learn from the Tinder Swindler?

PLUS, would Adam be a supportive friend if Rachel went on 90 Day Fiancé? Do you love or hate when you have to share a birthday with someone? All that and more, on the pod.

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Our book club ep releases next Tuesday! Give "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir a read, or tune in to the just first half of the episode for a spoiler-free review to see if you'd like it!

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Do...do you hear that? That imminent sense of doom? That's right, folks - your favorite nerds are back yet again, here to talk about the absolutely colossal anime that is Attack on Titan. We're gonna breach through your walls to bring you all the content you love, as friend of the show Alyssa explains what this hit sensation is all about and why it's so popular, spoiler-free. Then, we'll discuss our own apocalyptic contingency plans with everyone from the Nerdiverse. Never been into anime but want to give it a shot? This is the gateway show for you - even Alyssa's mom can dig it. All of that and more, on this week's What's Up, Nerds?

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If you’d like to pick up the second controller to play along with us this week, we watched the following episodes of Attack on Titan (all available on Netflix!):

Episode 1: To You, After 2,000 Years: The Fall of Shiganshina, Part 1Episode 2: That Day, The Fall of Shiganshina, Part 2Episode 5: First Battle: Battle of Trost District, Part 1

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Hosted by Rachel Woodall & Adam Damon. Message us on social at @WhatsUpNerdsPod, or send your suggestions for future topics to [email protected]! We want to hear from you!

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Love is in the air! And it wouldn't be an episode of What's Up, Nerds? if your two favorite co-hosts didn't use the holiday as an opportunity to play some incredibly self-indulgent, ridiculous romance-themed games. Who's the ultimate nerd in this newlywed showdown? Will we finally be able to settle the debate over who knows (friend of the show) Naruto better? Will getting in the middle of Adam's relationship with his wife make Rachel uncomfortable? Are the games RIGGED? Bring a Valentine for everybody in the class, because this one's gonna get contentious and you're gonna want a partner, folks. All that and more, on this week's What's Up, Nerds?

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If you’d like to pick up the second controller to play along with us this week, we'd recommend studying Chaucer's ode to romantic celebration in his 1375 poem “Parliament of Foules,” the first recognition of St. Valentine’s Day. If for some reason your local library doesn't have an original copy of that, go to the grocery store and pick up some post-V Day candy - they're as cheap as they'll be all year!

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Hosted by Rachel Woodall & Adam Damon. Message us on social at @WhatsUpNerdsPod, or send your suggestions for future topics to [email protected]! We love ya, and that's not just because it's the reason for the season. We want to hear from you, let us know what you're passionate about! Maybe a certain cherubic arrow will strike us and we'll have you on, if you're nerdy enough!

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Howdy! This week, Rach & Adam tackle a Texas mainstay and personal passion - that's right, folks, we're talking chili. It's the inaugural What's Up, Nerds Powerful Chili Power Hour Extravaganza, and if you thought our barbecue episode was off the beaten path, you haven't seen anything yet. We're gonna be going segment to segment at the speed you can only achieve after downing a few chile de arbol peppers, discuss controversial (!) chili opinions, and may even get a poorly-organized guest appearance by a distant relative of one of your favorite co-hosts. And what's that - chili-based ASMR? Nothing's off limits! It's our most chaotic episode yet! All that and more on this week's What's Up, Nerds!

 

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If you’d like to pick up the second controller to play along with us this week, find a chili recipe you think sounds good online and make yourself a batch. It's that cold time of year and there's never been a better opportunity. Adam always recommends using real chiles, Rachel sometimes uses brown sugar (this is a contentious topic) - either way, send us your finished chili works of art to [email protected]! We want to see 'em! Maybe we'll feature you if your recipe passes the muster!

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Hosted by Rachel Woodall & Adam Damon. Message us on social at @WhatsUpNerdsPod, or send your suggestions for future topics to [email protected]! You could say we're pretty...chill. So we want to hear from you. Let us know what you're passionate about!

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Hello! Welcome to What's Up, Nerds? town hall service center! Is there something you'd like to inquire about? You want to hear this week's What's Up, Nerds? episode? Allow us to play it for you!

 

This week, Rach & Adam finally get around to discussing a video game for once in their lives, reflecting on the 2020 colossal titan that was Animal Crossing. They'll not only discuss the latest in the series, New Horizons, but emit garbled, high-pitched animal sounds about the franchise as a whole. Then, they'll inject a little bit of the nerdiverse into the franchise to build an entire universe of the one, utopian island. Maybe you've heard your friends talking about Animal Crossing for the last two years but never understood what all the hype was about? Come join us and learn! 

 

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If you’d like to pick up the second controller to play along with us, see if you can borrow a Nintendo Switch from a friend to check it out! You can set up your own profile and get your own island life going. Just maybe bring them a gift of gratitude first, shells usually work.

 

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Hosted by Rachel Woodall & Adam Damon. Message us on social at @WhatsUpNerdsPod, or send your suggestions for future topics to [email protected]! We're always making friends and building our nerdiverse for us and our beautiful listeners, so if you've got something you want to nerd out about with the world, let us know!

 

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Believe it! On this week's episode, Rach & Adam talk about one of the world's most popular anime, the story of the #1 Most Unpredictable Ninja - Naruto! Have you ever been curious about the fantastic series that took the anime world by storm for 15 years? Or maybe you're an experienced jonin who wants to throw their shuriken into the ring as to who gets to join the nerdiverse? Come join us as we talk about one of the "big three" of anime, then lean into our games that are more subversive than a substitution jutsu.

This is a great episode to get a taste for why the ninja world is so popular, folks - all of that and more on this week's, What's Up, Nerds? 

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If you want to pick up that second shinobi controller and go along on our mission with us, we watched the following episodes:

 

-S1E48 "Gaara vs Rock Lee"

-S2E67 "Late for the Show, but Ready to Go!"

-S2E71 "An Unrivaled Match"

 

These three will give you a snapshot of the world of Naruto and allow you to train alongside your favorite team in podcasting!

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Hosted by Rachel Woodall & Adam Damon. Message us on social at @WhatsUpNerdsPod, or send your suggestions for future topics to [email protected]! Hit us up!

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