Mark Lucia

A Nerd Named Mark Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 171 episodes

Welcome to the A Nerd Named Mark Podcast where well you guessed it I'm just a nerd named Mark living in sunny San Diego, on the show I'll talk about the latest trends and releases in the "nerd" pop culture scene, as well as talk about some of the hidden nerdy gems in this lovely city.

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Mark Lucia

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Leisure

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

21. So, I Survived Black Friday 04.12.2019

In Episode 21 of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast the main topic is Black Friday, Mark talks about what he picked up, the deals he couldn't say no to and his hunt for the ultimate deal that didn't end in his favor. Also talked about is new comics dropping this week, including the start of the TMNT/MMPR crossover series and what new movies and tv shows he's been binge watching. Remember A Nerd Named Mark...

20. What The Hell is Competitive Pokemon?! 27.11.2019

It's time for Episode 20 of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast and its time to finally get back into the swing of a proper format. Mark discusses his new comic book pick ups, his love of Boom Studios and some of his favorite writers of 2019, he also briefly glosses over the highs and lows of WWE's Survivor Series which was this past Sunday and in the main topic of the episode he goes into detail of his dee...

19. Did GameFreak Really Lie? 20.11.2019

It's time for Episode 19 of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast, and this week the main topic of conversation is the release of Pokemon Sword and Shield and the controversy and issues that were trending last week with the hashtag 'GameFreakLied' in regards to the visuals and performance issues of the game. Mark also goes over comic collecting going into this holiday season and his binge addiction on Disney+

18. I'm Ready For Disney+ 13.11.2019

After a week off due to being sick Mark is back with a brand new episode of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast, in this week's episode it's back to the normal format as Spooky Season is over (sadly) so we catch up on comic books, video games and go into the value and amazing launch library of things to watch on the Disney+ Network.  Be sure to subscribe to A Nerd Named Mark Podcast on your favorite po...

17. Modern Tropes in Horror Films 30.10.2019

We've reached the end of October and Spooky Season is officially coming to a close, in Episode 17 of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast the newer tropes of the 'Modern' Era of Horror Films are discussed. Ranging from films like Ouija to The Conjuring there are both good and bad tropes they all share in common that Mark talks about. Be sure to subscribe to A Nerd Named Mark Podcast on your choice podcast li...

16. My Favorite Horror Video Games 23.10.2019

In Episode 16 of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast it's all about Horror Video Games, Mark talks about his first time playing Resident Evil and how the franchise has changed/evolved over the years. Also, find out what video games really scared Mark and made him almost have a panic attack as well.  A Nerd Named Mark Podcast is available on all the major podcast listening platforms, to see if it's avai...

15. Jump Scares & The Rise of The PG-13 Horror Era 16.10.2019

It's time for another Horror themes episode of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast, and this week Mark dives into the rise of the PG-13 horror film era and jump scares. Ranging from the beginning with movies like The Grudge or The Ring, mainly movies with 'The' in the title. As well as talking about jump scares and how both Rater R and PG-13 films really helped each other in the early-to-mid 2000s. The podc...

14. My Undying Love For 80s Horror Films 09.10.2019

Spooky Season Continues! In Episode 14 Mark dives into where it all started with his love of horror films.... the 80s! Talking about which movies scared him to the campy 'B Movies' that really charmed their way into his heart. Mark also gives a quick update on his newest comic book pulls and video games he's been playing as well. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for more episodes, to find wh...

13. My Favorite Found Footage Horror Films 04.10.2019

It's officially Spooky Season! This month Mark is dedicating every episode of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast to various Horror/Halloween themed episodes and it's only right (and coincidental) that it kicks off with Episode 13!  Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for more episodes, to find which platform it's available on head over to anchor.fm/ANNMPodcast

12. TwitchCon 2019 Part 2 02.10.2019

It's time for this week's episode of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast and this time Mark follows up on this year's TwitchCon after talking about 2016 in Episode 11. Hear all the stories helping out with line management for Streamlabs and the hugely popular "Human Claw Machine" that was at the Extra Life booth. Mark also goes over his huge backlog of comics he has slowly chipped away at and his love of th...

11. TwitchCon 2019 Part 1: #Mark2Booths 25.09.2019

After taking a week off due to being sick and working OT Mark is finally back to talk about the stack of comics he had waiting for him at the comic book shop and how he still hasn't read any of them. The main topic this week is TwitchCon 2019 as Mark is going to be working two booths this year: Extra Live & Streamlabs, he discusses his transition from covering conventions as press/media for 8...

10. Wait My Mom Is A Nerd? 12.09.2019

After long traveling days across the country Mark is back with Episode 10 of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast, while he's jetlagged and fighting a cold he talks about all the nerd collectibles he was able to salvage and bring back to California with him. A revelation about his mother has him shook as he found out that she was a nerd who collected comic books and played video games in her youth as well.&n...

9. Horror Games & #Gears5 Hype 05.09.2019

It's time for Episode 9! Mark dives right into two of his favorite horror games that he's played over the weekend with Blair Witch and Man of Medan, spoiler free reviews and thoughts on those games. Also, talks about some EBay comic buys he finally received as well as his travel plans and how it affects his new comics and the sadness of not being able to play Gears 5 when it launches.

8. #NationalPowerRangersDay 28.08.2019

In episode 8 of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast, Mark goes into his love of all things Power Rangers as today is #NationalPowerRangersDay ranging from the hit comics books from Boom Studios, his love of the vintage television program, to the OG toys and the new iteration from Hasbro. He even talks about the original movies and the most recent reboot film that may never get a proper sequel. 

7. Breaking up with my LCS 22.08.2019

In this weeks episode of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast it's been a hectic 72 hours as a "filing" issue with Mark's LCS (local comic shop) meant that his newest comics weren't held for him. He goes over the struggles of finding a new shop and some hidden goodies he found along the way.

6. Comic Book Finds & Thrift Store Adventures 14.08.2019

In this week's new episode of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast, Mark goes over some of the newest comic books to come out, revisiting Gears of War with Gears 5 on the horizon and in the main topic talks about his 24 hours of extreme comic book hunting at some local thrift stores.

5. Super Unenthusiastic SummerSlam 2019 Preview 07.08.2019

And here we are, less than a week away from WWE's biggest PPV of the summer with SummerSlam. Mark breaks down the match card (10 matches total!) and gives his opinion on the matches and who he thinks will win. Mark also talks about revamping his YouTube channel so you can see all the comics he talks about each week. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review.

4. Watch Now Or Wait? 31.07.2019

It's time for Episode 4 of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast! After tossing around a few topics for this weeks episode Mark lands on what dictates if he'll go see a movie in theater or wait until it's released on digital media or streaming services. He talks about movies he regrets not seeing in theaters and films that were a waste of time and money checking out at the cinema.

3. Reboots & Remakes 25.07.2019

It's time for Episode 3 of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast, and after a rough 4 days at San Diego Comic Con, Mark talks briefly about the convention, his newest comic book acquisitions and dives into the Remakes and Reboots that have plagued cinema in the recent years and those that have yet to come.

2. #SaveSwampThing 17.07.2019

It's time for Episode 2 of A Nerd Named Mark Podcast, and this week Mark talks about his most recent comic book hauls, horror movie reboots and has a rant in regards to the cancellation of Swamp Thing on the DC Universe network.

1. SDCC is Killing My Wallet 14.07.2019

In the debut episode of the A Nerd Named Mark Podcast I dive into this year's San Diego Comic Con exclusives that are must haves for my collection, ranging from Pop Vinyls to variant comic book covers.

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