Comedy Film Nerds

*SPOILER ALERT! KEY POINTS OF FILM, INCLUDING ENDING, WILL BE DISCUSSED*  Chris and Graham talk about why they liked Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and ask the question, "Did it hold true to the history of the original."  Get this episode off me you damned dirty ape!

*FILMS DISCUSSED: DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, EARTH TO ECHO, THEY CAME TOGETHER* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, comedian/filmmaker Jason Nash.  Graham liked Dawn of the Planet of the Apes buts wants to so a spoiler of it.  Jason liked Earth to Echo but Chris did not.  Jason really liked They Came Together.  Jason talks about his new film that he wrote and directed, Jason Nash is Ma...

Transformers spoiler alert episode!!!

*Special themed episode talking about classic films*  Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Allan Havey.  Havey talks how cool it was to be on the last season of Mad Men.  Then young Havey gives his annual report from the TCM Classic Film Festival.  It is a trip down Hollywood's memory lane that you will not soon forget.

*THEMED EP ABOUT SOUND DESIGN* Chris and Graham welcome sound designer Dave Schmidt.  Chris and Graham talk about Graham getting stuck in Chicago on route to DC for EarBuds. Dave talks about what is involved in sound design and why certain films win oscars for this.  Also Dave explains what was involved in fixing Laffghanistan.  A very insightful ep for your ears.

*FILMS DISCUSSED: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2, X-MEN, THE ROVER* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest writer Marc Guggenheim.  Marc talks about wrtitng for the TV show Arrow and why he loves comic books.  All three liked How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Graham more than Marc and Chris).  All three liked X-Men.  Chris and Graham both liked The Rover, even though it was slow paced.  Marc tries to def...

*FILMS DISCUSSED: EDGE OF TOMORROW, MALEFICENT, SMOTHERED, ASYLUM* Chris and Graham welcome back nerd wrtier, Dean Haglund.  Graham enjoyed Edge of Tomorrow.  Chris thought Maleficent was only kinda bad.  Dean loves new indie film Smothered.  Chris and Dean tell the crazy story of Asylum.  Two good DVDs and some interesting theatrical releases.  This episode is more fun than a Bulgarian producer!

*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE LADY, SANJURO, GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, UNCHARTED WATERS* Konichiwa film nerds! Chris and Graham are in Hong Kong, Tokyo with Sandy "Big Fan Japan".  They talk about running around Tokyo filming for Ear Buds.  Graham watched The Lady on the plane and really liked it.  Chris finally saw Grand Budapest Hotel and was glad he did. Uncharted Waters is a good surf doc, according to Gr...

*FILMS DISCUSSED: Grudge Match, Jailhouse Rock, Anchorman, and more !* Chris and Graham are in Australia filimg interviews for Ear Buds and they have Aussie nerd writer CJ Johnson on the show.  Graham thought Grudge Match was just fine to help kill time on a 15 hour flight.  All three loved Jailhouse Rock and talked about some of Elvis' other films.  Chris had to fly across the world to finally se...

*FILMS DISCUSSED: X-MEN, MILLION DOLLAR ARM AND THE MARTIAL ARTS KID" Chris and Graham welcome martial arts icon, Don "The Dragon" Wilson and actor Jansen Panettiere into the nerd garage.  Chris really liked X-Men: Days of Futre Past.  Graham thought Million Dollar Arm was a good disney sports movie.  Then Don talks about what makes a good martial arts film and he and Jansen discuss their new film...

*FILMS DISCUSSED: GODZILLA, NEIGHBORS, METALLICA SOME KIND OF MONSTER* Chris and Graham are in NYC filming Ear Buds.  Chris thinks Neighbors is a OK rental. Graham was rivited by Some Kind of Monster.  Chris thought Godzilla was ok and Graham has a tirade about the lack of Godzilla in the movie called Godzilla!  Some so-so DVDs and a good weekend coming up for new releases.  This ep will make you...

*SPOILER ALERT: KEY PLOT POINTS FROM FILMS, INCLUDING ENDINGS, WILL BE DISCUSSED*  Chris and Graham welcome back Pat Francis into the Nerd HQ.  First they talk about why they loved Captain America: Winter Soldier and why they loathed Spider-man 2.  This episode is Rock Solid!

*SPECIAL THEMED EP TALKING ABOUT DRINKING MOVIES LIKE: ARTHUR, FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS, STRANGE BREW AND MORE* Chris and Graham welcome podcaster and TV host, Zane Lamprey.  Zane talks about his pub crawl travel show, Three Sheets.  Then it's a discussion about different types of drinking films.  Like which ones are good to drink while watching and which ones make you want to go to rehab.  ...

*FILMS DISCUSSED: DRAFT DAY, FILTH, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, AND MANY MORE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Dean Delray.  Dean talks about going on the road with the Rolling Stones.  Graham was entertained by Draft Day.  Chris thought Filth was all over the place.  Dean saw Fast Times at Ridgemont High on the big screen and thought it held up.  And many more films are talked about...

*Films discussed: THE RAILWAY MAN, NEED FOR SPEED, THE RAID 2, SINGING IN THE RAIN* Chris and Graham welcome comedian Alonzo Bodden into the nerd HQ.  Alonzo talks about his podcast and why Need for Speed needed a script.  Graham thinks The Railway Man is a early oscar contender.  Graham was in agreement with Chris about The Raid 2.  Chris saw the classic, Singing In The Rain on the big screen. Al...

*THE RAID 2, MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN, JOHNNY CARSON: KING OF LATE NIGHT, discussed"  Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Maz Jobrani into the Nerd HQ.  Chris liked The Raid 2 but thought it was a little long.  Maz and his kids enjoyed Mr. Peabody & Sherman.  Graham and Maz both liked the netflix doc, Johnny Carson: King of Late Night.  This ep is a Trunk Club full of good movie talk!

* Captain America, 20 Feet From Stardom are discussed *  Chris and Graham welcome radio host and comic Steve Cooper.  Steve talks about his radio show and podcast that interviews showbiz folks.  All three really liked Winter Soldier.  Steve also talked about why he likes documentaries.  Graham found Oscar winner, 20 Feet From Stardom, to be excellent.  Chris is waiting to buy his Hobbit DVD collec...

*EAR BUDS UPDATE AND CFN VAULT WITH DOUG BENSON* Chris and Graham go into the CFN vault and bring you episode 25 from 9/14/2010.  They talk about The American with George Clooney, Resident Evil 4 and The Tillman Story.  It's a throwback to a simpler time.  Enjoy.

*FILMS DISCUSSED: MUPPETS, GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL* Chris and Graham welcome back writer/podcaster David Feldman.  Chris and his kids really liked The Muppets: Most Wanted.  Graham is a fan of Wes Anderson's new film, The Grand Budapest Hotel.  David talks about writing for the Canadian and American Oscars.  Ok DVD's this week and then THE RAID 2 in theaters!!! This ep will get your Ear Buds working!

*FILMS DISCUSSED: NEED FOR SPEED, THE HUNT, SINGLE MOMS CLUB, KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM*  Chris and Graham welcome comic and Probably Science co-host, Matt Kirshen.  Graham only watched 15 minutes of Need for Speed.  Matt liked The Hunt.  Chris enjoyed parts of Knights of Badassdom.  Graham found some scenes in Single Mom's Club funny.  Matt talks about UK films vs US films. Four good DVD choices this...

*FILMS DISCUSSED:  300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE, NON-STOP, JOURNEY TO THE WEST* Chris and Graham discuss why the President is more important than CFN.  Chris was surprised how much he liked 300.  Graham was very dissapointed in Non-Stop.  Chris gives a big #workit to Stephen Chow's new film, Journey To the West.  This ep will drive Alonzo Bodden to CNN!

*OSCAR WRAP-UP WITH APRIL MACIE*  Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and funny comic, April Macie.  April talks about her podcast, Double Date and why she wants to get married.  Then all three go through the winners from the 2014 Academy Awards.  This ep is better than scooping up a wife from a poor villiage. and dragiing an oxcart!

*KICKSTARTER FUNDED!!! POMPEII, THE WIND RISES AND HAROLD RAMIS FILMS DISCUSSED*  Chris and Graham welcome former CFN intern, Keith Blomberg, to the nerd HQ.  They talk about how close to Seppuku the three lads were going into the final hours of the Kickstarter campaign.  Keith was forced to see Pompeii 3D and marks it as a #Leaveit.  Chris really enjoyed The Wind Rises #Workit.  All three nerds s...

Kickstater ends at 11am Pacific time Monday February 24, 2014.

*OSCAR PREViEW WITH DOUG BENSON*  Chris and Graham welcome back movie lover Doug Benson.  They go through every Oscar category and give their predictions on winners.  This is the key to winning your Oscar pool! #Workit #JGL