Nerd Best Friends

Holy alternate universe, Batman! This week on Nerd Best Friends , Analese and Rob are heading into the dark and gritty world of DC Comics' Absolute Batman ! Forget everything you think you know about the Caped Crusader, because this version of Bruce Wayne is bigger, meaner, and definitely NOT your traditional billionaire playboy. We're talking about the bold reinvention of Gotham City, a B...

Your Nerd Best Friends are back to explore iconic TV shows, films, and more from the 1960s, their cultural impact, and how they still influence us today. From Star Trek to Bewitched, we dive into the stories, characters, and innovations that defined a decade. In this episode, we explore the iconic movies, TV shows, and cultural phenomena of the 1960s, highlighting their impact on nerd culture and...

In this episode, we explore the top board games we're currently playing, discuss fictional characters banned from game night, and share our latest nerdy adventures. Join us for a deep dive into nerd culture, game strategies, and personal stories that celebrate our love for all things geeky. Don't forget to join the Nerd Herd on Patreon, different levels for all you types of nerds! Early ac...

AUTOBOTS… ROLL OUT! Analese and Rob are heading back to 1986—on the big screen! For the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie , the Nerd Best Friends met up with listener Ismael for a night of Autobots, Decepticons, an absolutely killer soundtrack, and some childhood trauma that apparently still hits just as hard four decades later. Was it everything we remembered? Does the animation sti...

We had so much nerdy stuff to talk about, we needed a Part 2! Analese and Rob are back with another round of What Are You Doing? , the episode where we catch up on all the things currently taking over our nerdy lives. What are we watching? What are we reading? What are we playing, collecting, obsessing over, or spending entirely too much money on? You know…the important stuff. From new discoveries...

It’s time for one of our favorite questions: What are you doing? Sometimes being a nerd isn’t about ONE fandom—it’s about the seventeen different things currently fighting for space in your brain. So Analese and Rob are checking in on what’s been keeping them nerdy lately. We’re talking about the things we’ve been watching, reading, playing, collecting, trying, and generally nerding out about . So...

Season 6 continues with nerdy adventures - this time to the theatre for the 20th anniversary of Pixar's Cars . It was the childhood favorite film for America's Favorite Teen Nerd Andrew, but he never got to see it on the big screen. Join us for the nerdstalgia and discussion, plus hijinks on Cinnemark's popcorn day! Note: We had some new studio issues, so please pardon our dust! New episodes every...

Season 6 is HERE, Nerds! Analese and Rob are back behind the mics and ready to pick up sticks for another season of Nerd Best Friends! But first, we have some catching up to do. We’re kicking off Season 6 with a look back at our nerdy summer—the movies, TV, adventures, fandoms, and general nerd nonsense that kept us busy while we were away. Then we look ahead at what’s coming this season, includin...

More NERDSTALGIA coming your way this week, this time all the way back to episode 30 when we had pinball wizard Nancy on the show. Check this out, and let us know if you want Nancy back on the show! Or anything else you want us to cover in season 6! Original Airdate: February 22, 2023 ------------- The Nerds welcome Nancy to the show, as she recently competed in the inaugural California Women's St...

Your friendly neighborhood Nerd Best Friends just left the theater, and we've got THOUGHTS. Join Analese, Rob, and special guests Maria, America's Favorite Teen Nerd Andrew, and The Phantom as we swing into a full spoiler-filled reaction to Spider-Man: Brand New Day! From unforgettable moments and emotional beats to comic book comparisons, Easter eggs, surprises, and where Peter Parker's story cou...

This is an exiting week for all nerds! Now that SDCC is over, we head to the theaters this weekend for the newest installment of the Tom Holland-led Spider-Man. In preparation, here's our episode all about the web slinger, featuring special guest America's Favorite Teen Nerd Andrew! This is a great one for new and old fans of Peter Parker. NEW EPISODE next week, our Nerd Film Review of Spiderman:...

The Scoobies are back from HellmouthCon 2026 , and we've got stories to tell! Join Rob , Analese , and special guest Whitney Hathcock as we relive an unforgettable weekend celebrating all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer . From celebrity panels and behind-the-scenes moments to cosplay, fandom friendships, and the wonderfully weird surprises that only happen at a Buffy convention, we're sharing our...

It's time for another summer NERDSTALGIA episode! This week we revisit the episode about Dollhouse, which originally aired December 11, 2024. New episode next week on our Nerd Travels to the Hellmouth. What's the nerdiest thing you did this week? ------------- Season 4 series nerding is on the 2009-2010 television series Dollhouse starring Eliza Dushku. Enter the sci-fi mind-wiping universe from J...

It's time for more summer NERDSTALGIA! This episode originally aired April 15, 2025, and is one of our favorite Top 5 list episodes. Check this one out and tell us about your favorite villains! -------- It's our newest Top 5, this time NERDING OUT about our favorite bad guys and gals! Dr. Intern Joan is back! Analese is loving the literary baddies and Rob is loves going back to childhood scares. A...

Up, up, and away! This week, the Nerd Best Friends head to the theater to review Supergirl ! Joining us are special Patreon guests Maria, Juliana, and Josh as we share our immediate reactions to the film, dive into our favorite moments, and compare the movie to the beloved comic book that inspired it. Did the adaptation capture what made the comic so special? What changes worked? What surprised us...

In anticipation of this week's big Supergirl film release, go back to episode 82 with your Nerd Best Friends and the Nerd Book Club on Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow . This is the graphic novel off which the film is based! New episode next week! Original Airdate: November 12, 2025 --------------- Grab your capes, grab your tissues, and get ready to fly into another epic Nerd Book Club adventure! This...

What happens when Buffy fandom, live reactions, and a room full of Scoobies collide at HellmouthCon? Pure chaos…in the best possible way. This week, Nerd Best Friends brings you a special LIVE episode straight from HellmouthCon at Torrance High School featuring the one and only Whitney Hathcock (@therealwhitneyhathcock)! Join Analese and Rob as they dive into Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 4, Epi...

HellmouthCon is this weekend, so what better NERDSTALGIA than to look back on our panel and experience one year ago? Check out this episode, and go get your tickets to HellmouthCon at Torrance High School, June 13 & 14! Our panel with @therealwhitneyhathcock is on Sunday at 3pm in the Little Theatre. Come get some cool swag and hear Whitney's reactions to Buffy season 4, episode 19 New Moon Ri...

It's summer, which means it is time for some good old fashioned NERDSTALGIA! This week we look back on the episode dedicated to the comedy troupe The State and the amazing sketch comedy show from MTV in the 1990s. Join us, nerds! Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on social media, and give is that 5 star rating! Join the NERD HERD on Patreon, too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

BUFFY FANS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL. In this special One Shot episode, Analese and Rob announce that Nerd Best Friends is officially heading to HellmouthCon for a LIVE panel with the legendary @therealwhitneyhathcock! Join us June 13-14 at Torrance High School for a weekend full of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel fandom goodness. We’re talking actor meet-and-greets, fan panels, cosplay, collectible...

Grab your favorite snack and grab your nerd bestie, because we are breaking down the absolute madness that was the  Season 5 Finale ! In Episode 105, your favorite Nerd Best Friends are diving deep into a full, spoiler-filled  Season 5 Recap . From the mind-bending plot twists in the premiere to  that  heartbreaking character exit in the final five minutes, we are leaving no st...

Your nerd best friends return next week with the Season 5 finale! In the meantime, check out this NERDSTALGIC episode from September 2024. Recounting our first trip to HellmouthCon two years ago as we prepare to launch some BIG NEWS about HellmouthCon 2026. Go get your tickets now and join us at Sunnydale HS (Torrance HS) in June! And while the Slayin It! podcast no longer exists, enjoy the time w...

Grab your soldering irons, Nerds! This week, Analese and Rob are joined by the legendary Tony Ramirez to dive into the R&D departments of our favorite fictional universes. We’re breaking down the iconic gear from movies, books, and comics that shaped our childhoods—from the "Star Trek" tech we use every day to the "Back to the Future" hoverboards we’re still waiting for. The crew discusses the...

What’s the nerdiest thing you did this week? Because Rob and Analese are diving straight into the  ultimate  ride-or-die rankings—our  Top 5 Best Friend Duos in all of nerd culture . From iconic partnerships that saved the world to chaotic besties who probably caused the problem in the first place, this episode is packed with debates, hot takes, and at least one pick that might get...

What happens when one of the most beloved modern sci-fi novels blasts its way onto the big screen? You already know…we get  nerdy about it. This week on  Nerd Best Friends , Analese and Rob launch headfirst into the upcoming film adaptation of  Project Hail Mary —and let’s just say, the hype is very, very real. From big-screen expectations to casting buzz, emotional gut-punch moment...