Nerds Against Normality

Nerds x Davey A Talks! 🎙️ This week on Nerds Against Normality, it’s a full-blown crossover episode as me and Stacey are joined by the legend himself — Dave from the Davey A Talks podcast!   We dive deep into Dave’s holy trinity of pop culture obsessions, breaking down his Top 3 Films, Games, and TV Shows. Expect heated nostalgia, unexpected hot takes, and a whole lot of nerdy passion as we discus...

This week on Nerds Against Normality, we grab a baseball bat, stock up on snacks, and dive headfirst into the post-apocalyptic nightmare that is Danny Boyle’s iconic virus-fueled horror flick, 28 Days Later.   Expect blood, bleakness, and more running than your last failed attempt at couch to 5k. We’re talking about rage zombies (don’t call them that), the bleak beauty of abandoned London, Cillian...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROP! 🎙️ It’s us vs the ultimate movie quiz in the latest episode of Nerds Against Normality! 🎬   Ben and I team up to take on a savage film trivia showdown, and our resident quizmaster (and ruthless forfeit overlord) Stacey is running the show with an iron clipboard. 💅   The stakes? Lose the quiz, and we suffer a forfeit of Stacey’s choosing — and let’s just say, she’s been waiti...

This week on Nerds Against Normality, we take a candlelit stroll through the fog-drenched halls of The Others (2001) – the chilling Nicole Kidman ghost story that still knows how to send a shiver down your spine.   We’re diving head-first into the film’s gothic atmosphere, its jaw-dropping twist, and the deeper meaning behind its haunting themes. Whether you're a horror movie buff, a film theory n...

Join us as we unearth what made Spielberg’s dino-epic more than just a blockbuster — from groundbreaking CGI and animatronics to that iconic T-Rex roar that shook an entire generation. We’ll talk chaos theory, Jeff Goldblum’s chest, and why you'll never trust a turtle mating again.   Whether you're a lifelong fan or just here for the Velociraptor kitchen scene, this episode has fun facts, hot take...

This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re taking the train to the spirit world and diving headfirst into the breathtaking brilliance of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. From soot sprites to bathhouse gods, we’re unpacking why this Studio Ghibli classic still casts a spell over audiences today.   And guess what? We’ve got a special guest joining us for the ride—someone just as obsessed with No-Fac...

This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re rewinding back to 1984 to dissect the film that launched a thousand time travel headaches — The Terminator. From cyborg assassins and ‘80s tech paranoia to James Cameron’s rise and Arnie’s iconic one-liners, we break down how this low-budget sci-fi thriller became a genre-defining classic.   Expect bold takes, thematic deep dives, and possibly a heated a...

This week on Nerds Against Normality, we dive claws-first into the Y2K fever dream that tried to satirize capitalism by... selling you literally everything in sight. Was it a bold critique of consumerism, or just one long advert with a catchy soundtrack? We tried to figure it out, but we got distracted by the 47 corporate logos in every scene. Join us as we discuss what went wrong, what almost wor...

Get ready for chaos, combos, and controversy as Nerds Against Normality dives into the ultimate video game character debate: three heroes vs three villains—and only one side walks away victorious. We're putting iconic characters from gaming history head-to-head in a fiery nerd culture showdown packed with fan-favorite picks, spicy hot takes, and pop culture chaos.   Whether you're a die-hard fan o...

This week on Nerds Against Normality, we tackle the movie that taught a generation that step-siblings, scandal, and classical music remixes are a recipe for chaos: Cruel Intentions. Join us as we dive into the most iconic (and slightly unhinged) teen drama of the '90s—where everyone’s filthy rich, morally bankrupt, and somehow still quoting French literature. We’ll break down the fashion, the mani...

In this episode of Nerds Against Normality, we’re reviewing The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) — the animated Nintendo adaptation starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, and Seth Rogen, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic. We break down one of the biggest video game movies of all time, diving into its colourful animation, fan service, and whether it delivers more...

In this episode of Nerds Against Normality, we’re reviewing Super Mario Bros (1993) — the live-action video game adaptation starring Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper, and Samantha Mathis, directed by Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel. We dive into one of the most infamous video game movies ever made, breaking down its bizarre story, chaotic world-building, and whether there’s actually some...

Giddy up, podcast listeners! This week, the Nerds Against Normality are hitchin' their wagons to the unhinged mess that was the Wild Wild West. We're talking whiskey-fueled shootouts, hygiene levels that would terrify a raccoon, and outlaws with more flair than actual skills. It’s sex, saloons, and historically questionable nonsense — all filtered through our nerdy lens. History class never covere...

Get ready for a high-octane ride through the world of car heists and adrenaline-pumping chases in Gone in 60 Seconds! In this action-packed film, Nicolas Cage plays Memphis Raines, a retired car thief who’s pulled back into the game for one last heist. The twist? He must steal 50 cars in a single night to save his brother's life. Oh, and did we mention one of the cars is a ridiculously sexy custom...

We have managed to mess up so much in 3 months that we have managed to get a funny episode out of it!    Excuse some of the low hanging fruit here, we're all mentally 12 so it's not our fault I promise.   Anyway, I hope you enjoy this episode and have some fun listening to us trip over ourselves    #podcast #film #movie #cinema #fyp #game #gamer #gaming #netflix #marvel #like #comment #spotify 

The film that put Pixar on the map is up next for review! Spawning 3 sequels and a spin-off film, this juggernaut movie franchise has been on our TVs for almost 30 years! Has the original still got the magic that drew in audiences back in the 90's? We dig in to find out if its still as comforting as it was when we were young.    To help us this week, we  have a special guest appearance from award...

It's a special occasion this week as we celebrate Stacey's birthday! And what better way to celebrate than to review her all time favourite film? Great Scott! The Nerds Against Normality crew just hit 88 miles per hour and crashed headfirst into one of the most iconic sci-fi films of all time: Back to the Future.   In this nostalgia-fueled episode, we fire up the flux capacitor and break down why...

This week we jump back into the MCU to see if Captain America can steady the Marvel ship after some mediocre outings!   Before we get into the review we answer some fan questions including the future of gaming and what's the most obscure game we have played!   The review will  be split into a spoiler free section, and then once our verdict is given we delve into spoiler territory.    If you have a...

If you have listened to our previous episode "The Brutalist" you will know there is a forfeit to take place! Here are the results of that forfeit. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did   #podcast #oscars #cinema #film #review #funny #fyp #nerds #gaming #game #gamer 

This week, we celebrate the 97th Oscars in style! We have a forfeit challenge guessing the winners of each category, it's Stacey Vs Ben in clash of the film buff titans where the loser could legitimately lose their job if things go badly.    After those shenanigans we move on to Oscar winner "The Brutalist" to see what the hype is all about. Given its cast its safe to say it has a solid foundation...

Join us this week where we have a special guest join us to review Sylvester Stallone's first major movie outing!  Before we get in the review we ask our guest a few questions to get to know him better before swiftly moving on to the film. Will this 70s classic get N.a. N approved or will it leave the ring after round 1?    #film #review #cinema #rocky #fyp #podcast #game #gamer #gaming #retro 

Join us this week for our review of DreamWorks latest animated movie "The Wild Robot" Before we get into the review,  we catch up with some of our listener questions! Thank you so much to everyone who sent in questions, we very much enjoyed them and can't wait to answer some more!  If you have a question for the pod please email us at nanpodcast@outlook.com to get involved.   Hope you enjoy the ep...

With valentines day still fresh in our memories, we decided to dust off our copy of "It takes two" for the ps4, and see if the ultimate couples, couch co-op game still holds up (imagine saying that drunk!)   Before we get into that, we have a news round up from Sony's state of play and we discuss the trailers that dropped on super bowl Sunday.   If you enjoyed this podcast please leave a like or r...

The season of love is upon us and unfortunately that means reviewing a romcom, because, you know, the algorithm calls for it!  How will this British romantic comedy from the early 2000s stand up?  Before we get into the film review we answer questions from some of our listeners (thank you for writing in we really appreciate it). The review will then follow!    #podcast #fyp #review #romcom #romant...

This is one of our earliest recordings which has just gathered dust for the last few months so we thought we should get it out there! Ben and Harry team up against a gaming quiz where if they lose they have to do a forfeit of Stacey's choice! It's a bit hectic at times as the recording went to pot but hopefully there's still some enjoyment to be had. Let us know if you beat us in the quiz by sendi...