The World Needs Nerds - The Official L.A. Comic Con Podcast

The Star Wars journey has begun for MacKenzie and both her and Rob have big big thoughts on the future of big budget epic films. Tune in at the end to hear from Elveen Comics, Fast Food House, Peter Kelamis, and Adam Schomer director of Selling Superman! 

Nicole and Rolando use their powers for good to help MacKenzie sift through all interesting bits that makeup Remakes, Reboots, and Revivals! Nicole's: https://www.instagram.com/nicolepometti/ Rolando's: https://www.instagram.com/rolando_nieves/ Show: https://www.instagram.com/remakesrebootsrevivals/

Grace Caroline Curry is back on the podcast, and this time we can finally spill all the tea on Fall, Shazam, and being the most awkward backstage at Cons.

Welcome Amy Jo Johnson, the original Pink Power Ranger, for a live chat with host MacKenzie. Dive into '90s nostalgia and behind-the-scenes tales from Amy's time as Kimberly Hart. Discover her journey, the impact of her role, and what she's up to now. A must-listen for fans and newcomers alike, this episode bridges past and present, celebrating the legacy of a beloved TV icon. Tune in for a powerf...

Movies are coming, and they're better than ever... or are they? Of course they are, and MacKenzie and Rob are ready to talk about what films they are looking to most!

Disneyland is calling for producer Rob and MacKenzie has some advice he must heed. What makes the fandom of Disney so strong? Did Walt Disney want adults in his park? What makes a Disney adult tick? Is Dole Whip worth it? Find out on this very special episode. This episode was edited by Rob Adler , produced by Rob Schulte , and hosted by MacKenzie Green .

It's not about resolutions, it's about goals! It's 2024, MacKenzie and Rob go full Atomic Habits, and set forth to conquer the nerdiest goals imaginable. This episode was edited by Rob Adler , produced by Rob Schulte , and hosted by MacKenzie Green .

MacKenzie and Rob welcome James Arthur M. ( Red Flags Everywhere ) to compete in a game of FMK with their favorite Super Heroes—And they discuss if secret identities are a red or green flag (we’re looking at you Clark Kent).

Happy holidays, we got you something special! 2024 is coming, and in today's episode MacKenzie and Rob give you the gift of what's coming for the World Needs Nerds.

We're back and better than ever! On today's episode MacKenzie speaks with the FANTASTIC Grace Caroline Currey, but since it was in the middle of SAG strikes we talk about NOTHING (shhhhh don't say Shazam), the conversation goes in some really fun directions. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for an update on what's to come with NEW episodes from The World Needs Nerds!

Rob and MacKenzie discuss Remakes, Requels, and Reimaginings. But before that they sink their teeth into the apple of a conversation sparked by the band 2Ge+Her. We’ll be taking a short break, but if you’d like that break to be even shorter please use social media to tell L.A. Comic Con and The Sonar Network you DEMAND more episodes. Until then, get out and play in the grass!

MacKenzie sits down with Kiff VandenHeuvel to talk voice acting, improv, and storytelling. Also, Rob and MacKenzie catchup and talk about what it means to enjoy someone’s stories. This episode is brought to you by the L.A. Comic Con !

Fiction, we all love it, but on today’s episode MacKenzie goes to great lengths to explain why reading fiction can be the best gift you give to yourself. The World Needs Nerds is brought to you by L.A. Comic Con!

MacKenzie and Rob discuss U.A.P.s and B.A.P.s before discussing the world of self-aware, self-referential, meta comedies like Community and Nirvanna the Band the Show…here’s to 6 Seasons and A Movie! This podcast is brought to you by L.A. Comic Con !

This week MacKenzie chats with Michael Simeon about his road to being a creator, favorite horror movies, and what it means to be Black and gay in the fandom space. The World Needs Nerds is brought to you by L.A. Comic Con !

MacKenzie sits down with Guinness World Record holder and 5x USA Memory Champion Nelson Dells to talk memory training, nerddom, and how anyone can have an IRL super brain. The World Needs Nerds is brought to you by L.A. Comic Con ! Nelson Dellis is a 5x USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world, traveling around the world as a competitive Memory Athlete, Memory Consult...

MacKenzie and Producer Rob show they aren’t youths, dive into the world of fan fiction, and talk about how they broke the news to friends and family that they were…NERDS. The World Needs Nerds is brought to you by L.A. Comic Con !

MacKenzie and Producer Rob break out of suspended animation to chat about collectable cards and their personal connections to conventions, why they love cons, first cons, and how they plan their convention trips. The World Needs Nerds is brought to you by L.A. Comic Con !

The World Needs Nerds has landed! Join MacKenzie and Producer Rob for a discussion of their fandom Big Three, our first listener question, and all the fun of awkwardly meeting a new friend. The World Needs Nerds is brought to you by the L.A. Comic Con !

Big things coming very soon!

To celebrate Star Wars Day, our premiere episode of Comic Con Meta*Pod is coming to you from a galaxy far far away. Tune in to hear an in-depth interview with actor Giancarlo Esposito who portrayed Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

We're off this week. Please enjoy this panel with Ming-Na Wen and Giancarlo Esposito hosted by Stephen Cramer from the Los Angeles Comic Con in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're still resting but never fear. We have another excellent panel from Los Angeles Comic Con. From the creators of Historical Roasts on Netflix comes Fictional Roast, where we roast your favorite fictional characters! Join hosts Eddie Furth and Ryan Pigg as they roast iconic Pixar characters Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Dory, Mike & Sully, Joy, Frozone, Miguel AND MORE! We’re going to make fun of...

We’re off today, but please enjoy this delightful conversation with Will Wheaton from the Los Angeles Comic Con main stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're off, but here's creator Steve Blackman, co-executive producers Jason Neese, and Jamie Neese (plus special guests) of Netflix's Umbrella Academy from the main stage of 2022's Los Angeles Comic Con for your listening pleasure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.