Nerd Best Friends

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...

Your nerd best friends are getting spooky! Analese and Rob are diving headfirst into their favorite nerdy Halloween traditions — from Buffy’s best Halloween episodes to tabletop chills and pop culture thrills. Analese confesses her worst costume ever, Rob shares his annual “Curse of Strahd” ritual, and together they countdown their top Halloween musts in true Nerd Best Friends fashion. It’s all tr...

Your nerd best friends are sitting down with author  Brick Marlin , creator of  The Zephnarr Phase , for an in-depth (and delightfully weird) dive into the world of horror, sci-fi, and the writing life. Analese nerds out over Brick’s surreal world-building and twisted storytelling, Rob gets into the creative process of crafting something truly original, and the whole crew talks about wha...

Your nerd best friends put on the red suit and dive into the gritty streets of Hell’s Kitchen to talk  Daredevil!  From Catholic guilt to courtroom drama to acrobatics that would make Batman jealous, the nerds get into what makes Matt Murdock one of the most human superheroes in comics. Rob waxes poetic about the perfect villain that is Kingpin and Analese admits a hilarious case of mist...

Your nerd best friends are hitting the road—destination: Portland, Oregon!  Analese finds herself in a surprise birthday pinball tournament (because of course she does), Rob nerds out over the ultimate tabletop stops, and Dr. Intern Joan joins from the high seas to drop some hot tips for donuts, bookstores, and barcades. Together, they’re ranking their  Top 5 favorite nerdy things to do...

Your nerd best friends are diving into the brand-new film adaptation of Stephen King’s  The Long Walk . Analese gets real about how art doesn’t always need a happy ending to be powerful, Rob nerds out about the book-to-screen details (and yes, the infamous F-word count), and Dr. Intern Joan goes deep on hidden easter eggs you may have missed. Together, we break down the characters, themes, an...

Step back into the groovy world of the ‘70s! Your Nerd Best Friends dive into the books, comics, music, and pop culture that shaped the decade: sci-fi milestones, superhero shake-ups, dystopian vibes, and more. Nerdwatching the 70s, Part 2 is live now! Analese is all about dystopian journeys, and Rob is spinning on vinyl. Also in this episode: Rob's big nipper slip, more about The State , digging...

Step into the shag-carpeted world of the ‘70s! Your Nerd Best Friends relive the movies and TV shows that defined a generation, from disco vibes to cult classics—stream  Nerdwatching the 70s, Part 1  now! Analese is about the Greased Lightnin' and Rob is about the Fonz. Also in this episode: bags mart or bag smart, nerd travel updated necessities, small kindles, using makeup sponges for...

Barry & Levon, Doug, $240 Worth of Pudding… if those words make you laugh, you already know. This week, your Nerd Best Friends are rewinding to the ‘90s to celebrate MTV’s  The State —the cult sketch comedy show that shaped a generation of absurdist humor. We’re diving into our favorite sketches, the cast’s wild creativity, and how  The State  paved the way for  Reno 911! ,...

Your nerd best friends are back, and it's season 5! In this one, the nerds get goofy about their top 5 fictional pets. Get settled in and bring extra Scooby Snacks! Analese dug Neftlix's Wednesday and Rob got his TMNT on in the theaters. Also in this episode: The origins of The Engineer, Superman theme songs, decades-old movies rereleased in the theaters, appointment watching, Best Friend Telepath...

It's the FINAL nerdstalgia episode of the summer, and it's right in the middle of hot, sticky, sweaty band camp all over the country! Nerd out about Marching Band and 3D printing with your nerd best friends and a former student who became part of the NBF family. The next episode you will hear from your nerd best friends is SEASON 5! Follow and subscribe now to be first in line kicking off new epis...

Nerd Best Friends Podcast – Season 5 Premiere   Kick off Season 5 with your Nerd Best Friends as we share  exclusive spoilers, exciting updates, and insider details about what’s ahead. From upcoming episodes to special guests and behind-the-scenes moments, this is your  ultimate sneak peek  into the season. Perfect for fans of geek culture, nerd news, pop culture deep dives, an...

Go back in time with your Nerd Best Friends before the start of season 5 and recall the fun times had playing D&D while overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. It's a story for the ages! --------------------- It's season 3! Analese and Rob bring the first installment of Nerd Travels, and talk about a special event playing Dungeons & Dragons in Las Vegas. After three years of online playing, Team...

Get ready for  tabletop madness  with your Nerd Best Friends! It’s finally here: our chaotic, hilarious adventure into  Snarling Badger Studios’  hit game  The Great Goblin Argle-Bargle . We gathered friends, Patreon supporters, and way too many goblins for an unforgettable actual play session full of  crits, chaos, and comedy . If you love  Dungeons & Dragon...

Your nerd best friends did not make it to SDCC this year, so instead it's a re-roll of the interview with Cosplay winner of Los Angeles Comic Con 2022. Check out this episode and get ready for The Great Goblin Argle-Bargle NEW episode next week! ----------------------- Los Angeles Comic Con's 2022 Best in Show Costume Contest winner, Alison, joins the podcast today to talk about cosplay and costum...