Nerd Best Friends

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...

Your Nerd Best Friends are joined by Dr. Intern Joan and America's Favorite Teen Nerd, Andrew for a nerd movie review of the newest Superman installment. It's summer, it's hot, there are hijinks! Analese wants to see more Lois Lane and Rob wants more easter eggs. Also in this episode: the hype, the movie theatre experience, Shakespeare adaptations, Fast & Furious for table top gaming, craft or...

Taking a trip down memory lane as the highly anticipated new Superman film is released this week! See you at the movies, nerds! And then tune in next week for our NERD movie review of the next installment from the man of steel. Bonus stuff on Patreon! ------------ It's a bird... it's a plane... it's a podcast! The nerds get cozy with the man of steel: the one and only alien from another planet who...

Our first recording in front of a live studio audience! Thanks to our patrons for joining the SUMMER NERD GAMES! No Olympics only nerd-olympics by way of trivia! Who will win the company, Eric or Carl? Analese wows the crowd with amazing dismount landings and Rob owns the parallel nerd bars. Also in this episode: a tribute to Laverne & Shirley , Rob's adventures in Milwaukee, Ironheart , summe...

Now that we're back from HellmouthCon and have played some summer nerdy games, let's reroll and visit another Joss Whedon classic, Firefly. Hold on tight, this amazing replay is followed next week by the show recorded LIVE with a Buffy audience at the Hellmouth! --------------------------- The browncoats are here, and we are talking about another classic from Joss Whedon - Firefly (including the a...

YOUR NERD BEST FRIENDS DID A LIVE SHOW! It was such a success running our Buffy + D&D live episode at HellmouthCon and we had an amazing audience! Unfortunately, Analese the rookie forgot to press the record button and so... here we are, face to face, a couple of big buffoons.. This episode is full of your nerd best friends talking about how cool it was and recapping their time at HellmouthCon...

Go down memory lane with your nerd best friends while the live HellmouthCon episode is being edited! Find our social media pages for awesome content from the Hellmouth. ------------------------------- Original Airdate: December 1, 2021 The Nerd Best Friends talk about all things BUFFY: favorite episodes and villains, plus general likes/dislikes about the groundbreaking show. This is the last episo...

I can tell you my love for you will still be strong, after the nerds of summer have gone... Analese and Rob get NERDY with Dr. Intern Joan's very first time watching The Neverending Story. How is it a GenX person has actually never seen this classic? We don't know, but are SO GLAD to share this with DIJ. Analese questions Bastian's school principal and Rob questions if Neverending Story II is wort...

Hey nerds! Re-roll and get nerdstalgic with your nerd best friends! New Stephen King book out last week, so you know Analese is too busy reading to edit. Therefore, check out this rewind of the SK episode! ------ Original Airdate: January 24, 2024. Analese, your podcast host and horror nerd, walks Rob through the multiverse and universe building by the master of horror - Stephen King. Since Anales...

This week the nerds bring you Nerd Book Club, summer edition! Dr. Intern Joan made an amazing reading guide for our Patreon subscribers. Chew is an award-winning comic book that's equally gross, fantastic, gory, and full of love. Note: Chew not recommended for younger readers! Analese read Chew because Rob told her to do so in the 2010s and Rob read Chew because he hate gross things. Also in this...

Dr. Intern Joan is back and celebrating favorite moments from Season 4! It truly was a season of growth and sharing the nerdiness. Analese is spending the summer on her old xbox and Rob is spending the summer on one-page rules games with his Warhammer minis. Also in this episode: Nerd Mail, updates to D7D 2024, Dr. Intern Joan should play D&D, summer plans, fancy dice sets, going to the movies...

It's our newest Top 5, this time NERDING OUT about our favorite bad guys and gals! Dr. Intern Joan is back! Analese is loving the literary baddies and Rob is loves going back to childhood scares. Also in this episode: hockey drinking game or a power hour, Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman and great theme songs, goofin and cheesin, true crime, reality tv shows like the Amazing Race, Vecna, The Monkey...

The Notorious Dr. Intern Joan is back and the nerds are highlighting the nerdy things they are doing right now! Analese is working on her 25 for 2025 and Rob is switching his apps around for maximum nerd-tracking. Also in this episode: Nerd Mail from Los805 and more game console knowledge, DIJ's book recommendations, Do it Now and gamifying to-do lists, the renaissance of Women's Basketball (wishi...