Nerd Best Friends

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...

What happens when our favorite animated, comic, and fictional worlds jump into  real life ? Sometimes it’s epic… sometimes it’s cursed… and sometimes it’s so weird we can’t look away... This week on the  Nerd Best Friends Podcast , Rob and Analese dive headfirst into the wild world of  live-action adaptations —the wins, the flops, and the “why did they do that?!” moments that live r...

We did it, nerd fam— 100 episodes  of the  Nerd Best Friends Podcast ! And you KNOW we’re not celebrating quietly… this is a full-blown  NERDSTRAVAGANZA . From the nerdiest debates to deep dives, wild tangents to iconic Top 5s,  Nerd Best Friends  has been the place for the conversations you’re already having (or wish you could). And in this milestone episode, we’re going...

Welcome back, nerds—and buckle up, because this week we’re diving headfirst into chaos, carnage, and one very opinionated cat. It’s Nerd Book Club time, and we’re breaking down  Dungeon Crawler Carl  by Matt Dinniman—the wildly addictive, darkly hilarious, “what did I just read and why can’t I stop?” phenomenon that has taken over the nerd multiverse. Carl didn’t ask for this. Earth...

Think you’ve got what it takes to hang with the Nerd Best Friends in the ultimate battle of brains, bits, and bizarre pop culture facts? It’s time to prove it. We’re back with  Nerd Trivia 3 , where the questions are deep cuts, the answers are  just  on the tip of your tongue, and the competition is… let’s call it “passionately unhinged.” From iconic fandoms to obscure nerd lore, we...

If the Nerd Best Friends had their own mountain… who would be carved into it forever? In this episode, the Nerd Best Friends take on the ultimate nerd debate:  our personal Mount Rushmore of Nerds.  We’re talking about the creators, storytellers, and visionaries who shaped the fandoms we love—the people whose ideas launched universes, defined genres, and gave nerd culture some of its mos...

What happens when your favorite nerds turn the nostalgia dial to 1996? In this episode, Analese and Rob continue their journey through the “30’s series” — revisiting the pop culture that shaped us 30 years ago. And wow… 1996 was absolutely stacked with nerdy goodness. We’re talking iconic movies, unforgettable TV, legendary music, and the moments that defined the mid-...

What are you doing… and more importantly, what are you  nerding out  about right now? In Episode 95, your Nerd Best Friends hit pause on the rankings and deep dives to check in on the nerdiest things currently taking over our free time. From new fandom obsessions and tabletop adventures to hobby rabbit holes we swore we wouldn’t fall into (but absolutely did), this is your official Nerd...

Roll initiative, Nerd Herd… because this week we’re throwing hands. From perfectly choreographed sword duels to bone-crunching fistfights, from gravity-defying kung fu to glow-stick-of-destiny showdowns, your Nerd Best Friends are counting down our  Top 5 Pop Culture Fight Scenes  of all time. What makes a fight scene legendary? Is it the emotional stakes? The choreography? The slow-mo s...

Your Nerd Best Friends are cracking open the vault and looking ahead at all the gloriously nerdy chaos coming our way. In this episode, Analese and Rob pull back the curtain on what’s next for the pod, what they’re obsessing over, what might be making a comeback, and the nerdy rabbit holes they’re about to dive headfirst into. From horror hype to tech toys, from nostalgic rewatches to brand-new ob...

Nerd Travels is back, and this time we’re unpacking suitcases, friendships, and ALL the nerd joy from Girls’ Just Wanna Weekend 7! In  Episode 92 of Nerd Best Friends , Analese and Rob hit the road for another installment of  Nerd Travels , sharing highlights, heartfelt moments, and behind-the-scenes stories from  Girls’ Just Wanna Weekend 7 —the music-filled, community-driven getaw...

Hello nerds! This week we are taking a break from our typical episodes and promoting our amazing guest spot on The Geek Speak Show! Your nerd best friends joined the show for an Issues of the Day episode, and got to nerd out with some fellow geeks. Check out and go follow The Geek Speak Show we will be back next week with Nerd Travels: Girls Just Wanna Weekend 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Hard-boiled noir. Superhero trauma. One of Marvel’s most complex antiheroes. Your Nerd Best Friends are tackling Jessica Jones and asking the ultimate nerd question: Should you read the comics first… or watch the show first? Either way, this one has swears & butts! Noir vibes vs. prestige TV Comic canon vs. on-screen storytelling Trauma, agency, and why Jessica Jones still matte...

This week, your Nerd Best Friends take a VERY bold trip back to Oz… and wow, was it darker than we expected. For Analese and Rob, this was a  first-time watch  of  Return to Oz , and let’s just say—no one was prepared for wheelers, electroshock therapy vibes, or an alarming number of interchangeable heads. Meanwhile, Dr. Intern Joan revisits a childhood favorite and helps us unpack...

A new year is here—and your Nerd Best Friends are making plans… the  nerdy  way. In this episode, we’re setting  26 nerdy goals for 2026 —from books we want to read and games we want to play to projects we want to finish, hobbies we want to try, and fandoms we want to spend more time with. Some goals are ambitious, some are cozy, and some are just an excuse to lean harder into the t...

Great Scott! Your Nerd Best Friends are firing up the DeLorean and hitting  88 miles per hour  as we travel back (and forward) through one of the most iconic nerd franchises of all time:  Back to the Future . Analese, Rob, and Dr. Intern Joan dive into why this trilogy still holds up decades later—from perfect casting and quotable lines to time-travel rules that somehow  actual...

First of all, I'M THE MARY. Second, it's more NERDSTALGIA coming your way in a throwback to December of 2022. Let's NERD OUT about the cult classic Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and special guest Stacy Burcham. Happy new year, NERDS! New episode next week, and bonus content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While your Nerd Best Friends take time off for the holidays, take time to NERD OUT with some NERDSTALGIA. In this case, we are Nerdwatching the Aughts! Episode 40, from October 2023, will take you back to the era of millennialism and what was hip to be square. Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and join the NERD HERD! Bonus content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

It’s officially cozy-season, Nerd Herd! This week, your Nerd Best Friends are diving headfirst into their Top 5 Holiday Must-Watch lists — the movies, specials, and episodes that absolutely DEFINE the season. From nostalgic classics to chaotic comfort watches, we’re breaking down the stories that make our nerd hearts glow like a retro string of Christmas lights. Analese decks the halls a...

Think you know your fandoms? Your Nerd Best Friends are BACK with an all-new episode, and this time… it’s  NERD TRIVIA  night! In this chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly intense showdown, Analese, Rob, and Dr. Intern Joan put their nerd knowledge to the test across movies, TV, comics, gaming, nostalgia, and all the weird little corners of pop culture we’ve been storing in our brains fo...

This week, Analese, Rob, and Dr. Intern Joan check in on their Nerd Goals for the year — the wins, the works-in-progress, and the “oh wow, we definitely forgot that was even on the list.” Analese doubled down on reading and Rob focused on becoming C3TO (or, a CTO, to be sure). In this episode, Analese, Rob, and Dr. Intern Joan: Review their 2025 Nerd Goals (with honesty and chaos) Celebr...

It’s the most  wonderful  nerdy time of the year! Analese and Rob are diving headfirst into the multiverse of gifting to bring you the  Official Nerd Best Friends Gift Guide —packed with gadgets, page-turners, cozy fandom gear, and delightfully weird treasures for every nerd on your list (including  you , let’s be honest). Analese creates chaos with monkey hooks and Rob doubles...

This week on  Nerd Best Friends , Analese and Rob dive into the quotes, lines, and iconic one-liners that have lived rent-free in our nerd brains for decades. It’s time for our  Top 5 Pop Culture Catchphrases , and yes—choosing just five was  absolutely impossible , but we did it anyway (because we’re nerds, and we love a challenge). From TV to comics, movies to memes, we break down...

Grab your capes, grab your tissues, and get ready to fly into another epic Nerd Book Club adventure! This week, Analese and Rob dive deep into  Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow , the beautifully bold and heart-wrenchingly heroic comic that has taken the nerd world by storm. We’re talking space cowboys, moral quandaries, epic quests, and a Supergirl story that punches you right in the feels — in t...

Your Nerd Best Friends are back with a  chaotic cozy  episode full of updates, randomness, and nerd joy. This week, Analese and Rob catch up on what they’ve been doing in their nerd lives lately — from tiny obsessions to big creative swings, questionable impulse purchases, hobby rabbit holes, and those moments where your brain says,  “We can do that!”  …and suddenly it’s 1am an...