Nerdery and Murdery

Send us Fan Mail Episode 271 of Nerdery & Murdery is here! On the Nerdery side, Zig is stepping inside the TARDIS for a look at Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor! From his unusual arrival through bi-generation to the adventures, companions, enemies, and personality that defined his time as the Doctor, Zig takes a look at Gatwa's incarnation of the legendary Time Lord and what he brought...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 270 of Nerdery & Murdery is here! On the Nerdery side, Zig returns to the final frontier with Star Trek III: The Search for Spock . Following the events of The Wrath of Khan , Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise discover that Spock's story may not be over after all. Zig takes a look at the third film in the original Star Trek movie series, the return of some famil...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 269 of Nerdery & Murdery is here! On the Nerdery side, Zig explores four stage plays that made the leap to the big screen . Some became award-winning classics, others developed devoted cult followings, but each proves that a great story can thrive both on the stage and in the theater. On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America journey reaches Missouri with the story o...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 268 of Nerdery & Murdery is here! On the Nerdery side, Zig returns with another edition of Indie Songs for Your Playlist , highlighting a collection of hidden gems, alternative favorites, and unforgettable tracks that deserve another listen. Whether you're looking to discover something new or revisit a few classics, there's plenty to add to your playlist this...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 267 of Nerdery & Murdery is live! On the Nerdery side, Zig takes us back to the golden age of computing as he explores the rise of 16-bit computers . From groundbreaking home systems to the machines that helped shape modern personal computing, it's a nostalgic look at the technology that changed the way we worked, played, and created. On the Murdery side, our A–Z...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 266 of Nerdery & Murdery is live. On the Nerdery side, Zig dives into three delightfully schlocky science fiction films: Starcrash , Xtro , and Swamp Thing . Whether it's low-budget space adventures, bizarre alien horror, or comic book creatures emerging from the swamp, these films prove that sometimes the weirdest corners of science fiction can be the most memora...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 265 of Nerdery & Murdery is live. On the Nerdery side, Zig steps into the 1985 revival of The Twilight Zone, the ambitious return of one of television's most iconic anthology series. With a mix of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and thought-provoking storytelling, the series introduced a new generation to strange worlds, unexpected twists, and the idea that the...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 264 of Nerdery & Murdery is live. On the Nerdery side, Zig travels back to the early days of television to explore the classic 1950s anthology series Science Fiction Theatre. Long before The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits became household names, Science Fiction Theatre was bringing science-based speculative storytelling to television audiences, blending real-world...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 263 of Nerdery & Murdery is live. On the Nerdery side, Zig returns with another installment of songs that helped define the college radio experience. From alternative rock and post-punk to underground favorites and influential artists that helped shape the sound of a generation, we explore ten tracks that became staples of dorm rooms, campus stations, and late-night ra...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 262 of Nerdery & Murdery is live. On the Nerdery side, Zig steps into the strange and unsettling world of Night Gallery, Rod Serling’s eerie follow-up to The Twilight Zone . From haunting paintings and supernatural tales to psychological horror and dark twists, we revisit one of classic television’s most atmospheric anthology series and the unique style that made it un...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 261 of Nerdery & Murdery is live. On the Nerdery side, Zig steps into the eerie world of Tales from the Darkside, the horror anthology series that brought strange stories, unsettling twists, and late-night nightmare fuel to television throughout the 1980s. From creepy atmosphere to unforgettable episodes, we take a look back at one of horror television’s most memorable...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 260 of Nerdery & Murdery is live. On the Nerdery side, Zig takes a look at Earth: Final Conflict , the late 90s sci-fi series created from ideas by Gene Roddenberry. From mysterious alien benefactors to growing suspicion about their true intentions, we explore what made the show unique, how its themes evolved over time, and why it still holds a place in science fiction...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 259 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.  On the Nerdery side, Zig dives into Selectavision, RCA’s ambitious attempt at home video that arrived during the early days of the format wars. From stylus-based playback to fragile discs and bold marketing, we look at what made Selectavision unique, why it struggled to compete, and how it became one of the most fascinating dead ends...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 258 of Nerdery & Murdery is live. On the Nerdery side, Zig continues his journey through the Planet of the Apes franchise, picking up where he left off in Episode 243 with Escape from the Planet of the Apes and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes . As the series shifts tone and leans deeper into social commentary, we explore how these films reshape the mythology and pus...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 257 of Nerdery & Murdery is live! On the Nerdery side, Zig takes a look back at Laserdiscs , the format that bridged the gap between VHS and what would eventually become DVD. From massive discs to surprisingly high quality video for the time, we break down what made Laserdiscs special and why they still hold a place in the evolution of home media. On the Murdery side,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 256 of Nerdery & Murdery is live! On the Nerdery side, Zig turns back to the music and breaks down 10 songs that helped define 80s college radio. From alternative beginnings to underground sounds that would later shape the mainstream, this is a look at the tracks and artists that built a movement before it had a spotlight. On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America se...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 255 of Nerdery & Murdery is live! On the Nerdery side, Zig continues his chronological journey through the Doctors of Doctor Who. This time he arrives at the 14th Doctor , played once again by David Tennant. Tennant’s unexpected return to the role brought a unique twist to the long running series and gave fans another chance to see one of the most beloved Doctors step...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 254 of Nerdery & Murdery is live! On the Nerdery side, Zig returns to his ongoing journey through the Star Wars universe, this exploring the saga in chronological order based on the timeline inside the galaxy itself. From the rise of the Republic to the fall of the Jedi and the growing shadow of the Empire, we look at how the story unfolds when you follow the events as...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 253 of Nerdery & Murdery is live! On the Nerdery side, Zig dives into one of the most beloved science fiction films ever made with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. From the legendary rivalry between Kirk and Khan to one of the most emotional moments in Star Trek history, we revisit the movie that helped define the franchise for generations. On the Murdery side, we cont...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 SPECIAL MID-WEEK RELEASE 🚨 The latest episode of Nerdery and Murdery is now live! This week Zig turns the tables and puts Geoffrey in the guest chair for a conversation about his newly released novel, The Darkwind Paradox . We talk about the origins of Ominus, how the Prime Numbers saga grew from a tabletop RPG campaign into a novel series, the evolution of the characters, les...

Send us Fan Mail Five years ago, we hit record on something that was supposed to be… well… a fun little experiment. Two microphones. Two friends. And absolutely no idea what we were getting ourselves into. Fast forward to today… Episode 252. Five years of the highs and the lows, the ups and the downs, the good and the bad… and the Nerd and the Murd. Today, we’re doing something different. No norma...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 251 of Nerdery & Murdery is live! On the Nerdery side, Zig delivers 10 more indie songs for your playlist from The Pixies and The Violent Femmes to Djo and some newer artists you might not have on your radar yet. If your rotation needs a refresh, this one’s for you. On the Murdery side, we continue the A–Z Across America series with Connecticut and the case of Michael...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 250 of Nerdery & Murdery is live, and this week we flip the script with another Wife Swap episode. On the Nerdery side, Geoffrey takes over and dives into Genesis, focusing on the band’s evolution after Peter Gabriel’s departure. From A Trick of the Tail to Duke , Invisible Touch , and We Can’t Dance , we explore how Genesis transformed from progressive rock pioneers i...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 249 of Nerdery & Murdery takes a different turn. On the Nerdery side, we explore the classic sci-fi anthology series The Outer Limits — its eerie storytelling, moral dilemmas, and the way it challenged viewers to think beyond what they could see. On the Murdery side, we step away from our A–Z Across America series for a case that does not fit the usual categories. This...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Nerdery and Murdery… On the Nerdery , Zig steps into The Twilight Zone , a series that redefined science fiction and psychological horror. A world where nothing is quite what it seems, where morality twists, and where the most unsettling truths often come from within. Then the episode takes a darker turn. For the Murdery , Geoffrey examines the case of Gary Ray Bowles...