Blerds and Nerds Podcast

Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture!  This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are recapping the 2025 Game Awards. They celebrate Expedition 33's big night plus discuss their favorite game announcements from the awards. Following some contreversey surrounding Expedition 33 winning best Indie Game, the hosts also discuss what makes an in...

Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture! In this episode, Shannon, Jaja and James discuss the evolving landscape of streaming services, including the potential impact of major acquisitions in the entertainment industry. They delve into the excitement surrounding the upcoming Dune season two and HBO Max releases, while also reflecting...

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.  In this episode, Shannon, Jaja, James and special guest; Brandon Smith, aret talking  about the impact of gaming awards on the industry. They delve into the impact of indie games on the industry, the role of community in gaming, and the ongoing debate about what makes a game worthy of Game of...

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. In this episode, Shannon, Jaja and James dive into various topics surrounding nerd culture, including personal updates on their gaming and reading experiences, the announcement of Valve's Steam Machine, and the upcoming Game Awards. They discuss workplace issues in the gaming industry, particu...

The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James discuss a variety of topics including the biggest news of the delay of GTA 6 yet again. They also discuss Nintendo's upcoming titles for the Switch 2, the restructuring and layoffs at Square Enix, and the impact of AI on game development. They also touch on issues surr...

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. In this episode, Shannon, Jaja and James discuss a variety of topics ranging from indie games and upcoming Xbox releases to the latest in anime news, including the new format for One Piece and the success of Chainsaw Man. They also touch on the announcement of a Crash Bandicoot animated series...

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. The gang is all here today for the first time in a while and they have a lot to cover!  Shannon, Jaja and James discuss various topics in the gaming and entertainment industry, including the potential for remote streaming and emulation of console games, the upcoming Halo campaign, and the rece...

The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon and James dive deep into their nerdy things including anime recommendations like 'Paprika' and 'Gachiakuta', video game experiences with titles like 'Ghost of Yotei' and 'Astrobot', and discussions on popular shows like 'Peacemaker' and 'Gen V'. They also explore the complexities of a...

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of thier thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.  On this weeks pod, Shannon and James catch up on their nerdy adventures in New York this past week which includes New York Comic Con, Athlos, One Piece x Mercer Labs and Konosha House! We're also talking a variety of nerdy things this week including your latest in video game news as well as e...

The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. James is back and he is showing off all of the things he got while he was in Japan. You can only catch this segments on Youtube so make sure to tune in! We're also talking about the recent Game Pass Ultimate price jumps, Expedition 33's six Golden Joystick Award nominations, plus the latest developments...

The Blerds are back brining you all their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. In this episode, Shannon and Jaja dive into the latest gaming news, including the pricing of the ROG Ally and highlights from the Tokyo Game Show. The conversation shifts to the Sony and Xbox showcases, revealing exciting new games and updates. They also touch on Marvel and Disney news, including upcoming r...

The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. James is back, though only for a little bit to bring us his update from Japan! Hear what he's been up to. Later in the pod, Shannon and Jaja discuss the stagnation in gaming innovation, particularly focusing on franchises like Pokemon, Madden and NBA 2K, which continue to thrive despite a lack of creati...

The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon and Jaja talk about exciting announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct. We're also giving our thoughts on the highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie. Plus more nerd news! Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your Podcast app of choice...

The blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week we're talking all the major reveals from Gamescom and the Future Games showcase. We're also talking price hikes on the PS5 and the very controversial release of Palland on Nintendo's platform!   Chapter Notes: 00:00 Introduction to Nerd Culture 02:09 Gaming Highlights and Trends 06:51 Anime an...

The Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. Shannon, Jaja and James delve into the complexities of Roblox, discussing its vast sandbox environment and the safety concerns surrounding it, particularly for children. They emphasize the importance of parental guidance in monitoring kids' interactions on the platform. The conversation shifts to censors...

The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thooughts on everything happening in nerd culture! In this episode Shannon and James discuss a variety of topics ranging from character development in anime to the impact of fan culture on media consumption. They discuss the legal implications of copyright infringement in the gaming industry, share personal experiences with video games, and express exc...

Shannon, Jaja and James are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. In this episode, the hosts discuss the implications of game censorship, the upcoming Xbox innovations, and the ongoing debate surrounding Sony's exclusive games. They also touch on the excitement for EVO, preferences between Marvel and DC movies, and the recent Spider-Man teaser.   Time Sta...

Shannon, Jaja and James are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. Today, we're talking your latest in nerd culture news and, the highly anticipated Fantastic 4 is here! Did it live up to the hype? Hear our thoughts. Subscribe to our Youtube channel or listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice.    Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/b...

Your favorite blerds are back this week bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week we're joined by a special guest; Will Gwasera, the Creative Director for the upcoming game, Yasuke: A Lost Descendant. In this engaging conversation, Will shares his journey as a multi-hyphenate creative, from his early days of modding games to the development of his own in...

Shannon and Jaja are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week we are talking:   Introduction and Podcast Updates   Nerdy Things   Video Game News: Ghost of Yotei State of Play   Xbox News: Game Pass and Market Trends   Stop Killing Games Initiative   Superman Movie Box Office and Review   Controversies: Superman's Political Themes   Upcoming Guest...

Shannon, Jaja and James are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week we are talking the latest in video game news, starting with more layoffs at Microsoft and Xbox. We're also talking Hell Divers coming to Xbox and are 18-24 year olds ruining the future of gaming? We are also giving our thoughts on Iron Heart and box office projection for Superman....

Shannon, Jaja and James are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd news. This week, we talk the latest in vide game news. We are also giving our spoiler free reviews of Iron Heart and talking your latest anime news. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify or your podcast app of choice. Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Res...

Shannon, Jaja and James are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.   Our big focus this week is the Donkey Kong Bonanza Direct. Now that the game has been revealed, who will be the top contender for Game of the Year?   See our episode notes below:   Intro and Nerdy Things 00:00-29:10:00 Video Game News  Donkey Kong Bonanza and Game of the Year Potential: 2...

Jaja and James are back with another boys night. This week they are talking Playstation News, Xbox's latest showcase, Nintendo news plus Anime and Superhero news.   Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice.     Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.yout...

The gang is all back together! Shannon, Jaja and James are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.   Check out our episode notes below:  Intro and Nerdy Things: 00-24:58 Video Game News  Nintendo Switch 2 Sales: 24:58-29:24 Playstation State of Play: 29:24- 38:00   Summer Game Fest: 38:00- 49:00 Expedition 33 Collectors Edition Resale Value: 49:00 -53:56  ...