Nerd Best Friends

Los Angeles Comic Con's 2022 Best in Show Costume Contest winner, Alison, joins the podcast today to talk about cosplay and costume making, and the path to her big win in December 2022. Rob is speechless at the artistry and Analese missed out on seeing it live! CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress o...

Happy New Year, Nerds! The Nerd Best Friends reflect on their 22 for 2022 goals and gamify their boards and goals for 2023. Rob is bringing sexy back with some exercise goals and Analese finally succumbs to being a mini paint nerd. CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete...

The Nerds help out with your last-minute holiday gift ideas for the nerds in your life... or talk about things they wish they were getting this year! Plus a tangent bonus watchlist from your favorite nerds. Rob explains why he's the cool uncle and Analese fell down a trendy rabbit hole.  OTHER NERDY TOPICS: RN World Newsletter, AI/no AI, support your local shops, Dragon Prince, L Word Ge...

Follow along with the nerds and special guest Stacy "I invented post-its" Burcham as they talk about the 1997 film, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion . Cult classics from the 1990s and possibly your next cosplay costumes abound in this week's episode. Rob wasn't supposed to be here today and Analese actually read stuff about the topic before recording the episode.  *SPOILERS* for...

The browncoats are here, and we are talking about another classic from Joss Whedon - Firefly (including the accompanying film, Serenity ). The nerds also welcome two Firefly experts - special guests Sean Lewis and Juliana Massie. Rob's love of westerns takes center stage and Analese is brand new to the entire world of gorram space westerns.  *SPOILERS* for those that have not watched the...

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 gets weird with stones and rocks. Rob digs the dad versions of superheroes and Analese still has a crush on Dean Cain.  OTHER NERDY TOPICS: (more) Really Useful Boxes, Marvel SNAP, Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, mini painting, video games, solo play game...

It's totally RAD and totally 90s up in this season! The nerds talk about the nerdiest MOVIES they watched in the decade of pleats, doc martins, and hypercolor shirts.  Rob loves 90s comedies by SNL actors, Analese gets jiggy with Shakespeare adaptations, and the BOTH quote Billy Madison waaaay too much.  OTHER NERDY TOPICS: legendary sportscasters, Really Useful Boxes, cryotherapy, thing...

It's totally RAD and totally 90s up in this season! The nerds talk about the nerdiest TV shows they watched in the decade of pleats, doc martins, and hypercolor shirts.  Rob is all about multiple super animated series and Analese claims she got most of her humor from 90s skit shows.  OTHER NERDY TOPICS: building a 3d printer, (still) mini painting, best friend cheerleaders, Hoopla, local...

Season 2, electric boogaloo, continues... the nerds are into tabletop games and these are their top 5 picks... for now, at least. Analese won't shut up about Return to Dark Tower and Rob goes on another nerd quest for Hero Quest.  OTHER NERDY TOPICS: 3d printing, game tiles, (still) mini painting, nerd rating games, Board Game Geek, TANGENT!, D&D comic books.  @NerdBestFriends i...

It's season two, electric boogaloo, too hot to handle to cold to hold... the nerds are back and talking about painting miniatures for gaming and hobby. Rob drops some knowledge and tips while Analese drops paint all over her table.   OTHER NERDY TOPICS: citadel vs army painter, Back to the Future, Hollywood Bowl, new DnD updates, YouTube learning, Stranger Things, Robert Englund, Rob's Recomm...

It's the second summer check-in, second summer bonus episode, even more summer nerdin' galore! **NOTE: this episode was recorded late July, 2022** NERDY TOPICS: San Diego Comic Con, nerd travels, nerd rage, the D&D Movie, future Marvel, Return to Dark Tower, Stranger Things, Free RPG Day, Marvel United and other table top board games, Citadel new contrast paints, mini painting, pinball! Like,...

It's a summer check-in, summer bonus episode, summer nerdin' galore! **NOTE: this episode was recorded late June, 2022** NERDY TOPICS: nerdy misadventures, gaming nerd schedules, supply chain amitrie, kickstarter updates, free comic book day, mini painting, delicious chicken, Disney+, Stranger Things, traveling, comics, summer stories!  Join in on the conversation @nerdbestfriends on Instagra...

The Nerds talk about their favorite moments from season 1! Check out our new website www.nerdbestfriends.com !! OTHER NERDY TOPICS: Podcast funding, traveling with beer, craft beer of the episode, nerd travel plans, catching Rob when he's not a grumpy old man, miniature painting, one of the most horrible games to ever play (can you guess which one?), Return to Dark Tower.  Join in on the conv...

What are the nerds currently watching, reading, listening to, playing, painting, or planning? You know you want to know, and you know you want to join in on the conversation. Check out our new website www.nerdbestfriends.com !! OTHER NERDY TOPICS: ALL the nerdy topics are in this episode, just listen already! Oh yeah, craft beer of the episode, school trips, spring break, nerd organizing, solo gam...

The return of Andrew! The nerds discuss role playing games (aka RPGs) that are not Dungeons & Dragons, and offer some of their favorite non-D&D games.  OTHER NERDY THINGS: painting minis, musical theatre, making your own lightsaber, craft beer of the episode, bad puns, Return to Dark Tower, conducting honor bands.  Check out our new website: www.nerdbestfriends.com and Listen, Fo...

NERDS! The Nerd Best Friends are SO NERDY that they needed more time for Episode 14. Check out this One Shot with a short update by Analese, and come back in two weeks for our next full episode. Time to catch up on that playlist, past episodes, and watch lists.  Like, share, follow, subscribe... and give us that 5-start rating! Until next time, NERDS! Check out our website! Message us on inst...

Nerds like comics, and the Nerd Best Friends are no exception. It's part 2 as the Nerds talk about their favorite comics that are not superheroes, from funny to serious to historical.  *NOTE* Adult content described for some of the comic book choices. OTHER NERDY THINGS: really useful boxes, band nerds, cosplay for middle school beginners, craft beer of the episode, backing kickstarters with...

Nerds like comics, and the Nerd Best Friends are no exception. Nerd out as Analese and Rob talk about their favorite comics that are not superheroes, from funny to serious to historical. Oh! And it's so nerdy, it's a 2-parter!  *NOTE* Adult content described for some of the comic book choices.  OTHER NERDY THINGS: board game app, craft beer of the week, dog's first birthday, reboots, min...

The Nerd Best Friends get a lot of things wrong but are still oh so right over craft beer! Some of our favorite types, why we like craft beer, and the brewery experiences we enjoy are some of the topics... so hop on in and nerd out with us!  OTHER NERDY THINGS: local breweries, deck builder games, traveling during the pandemic, passion projects, the correlation between punny beer names and ho...

Happy new year, nerds! We hope you are healthy, happy, and had great time with family and friends over the holidays. The nerds are back, and in this episode are taking a gamified twist to the New Years resolution! Rob rants about seltzers and Analese announces nerdy beginnings of a new calendar year. OTHER NERDY THINGS: Trello (don't groan), goals, Kona Brewing, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ric...

The nerds talk about Analese's winter travels to Los Angeles for NERDVERSE destinations, including Harry Potter world at Universal Studios and a pop-up shop for Netflix's Stranger Things.  One Shots are short episodes with nothing more than the Nerd Best Friends nerding out about something in the NERDVERSE. Have a little nerd-time snack and subscribe for more content! Other nerdy things: Butt...

The Nerd Best Friends complete their way-too-long conversation about Buffy the Vampire Slayer and discuss hidden jokes, surprises, easter eggs, tidbits, and recalls throughout the TV series.  One Shots are short episodes with nothing more than the Nerd Best Friends nerding out about something in the NERDVERSE. Have a little nerd-time snack and subscribe for more content! Other nerdy things: S...

Rob shares a holiday message on spreading nerd joy and nerds celebrating nerds - as evidenced between two superheroes.  One Shots are short episodes with nothing more than the Nerd Best Friends nerding out about something in the NERDVERSE. Have a little nerd-time snack and subscribe for more content! Other nerdy things: Happy and healthy holidays, nerds!  Join the conversation! Listen, F...

Rob and Analese ponder the anticipation for the arrival of the long-awaited Kickstarter game - Return to Dark Tower!  One Shots are short episodes with nothing more than the Nerd Best Friends nerding out about something in the NERDVERSE. Have a little nerd-time snack and subscribe for more content! Other nerdy things: Hasbro is has-been, Hero's Quest, painting miniatures 101, Kickstarter, Ret...

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 episode before mid-season winter break, but stay subscribed to check out our soon-to-be-released One Shots!  SPOILERS ALERT! Listen at your own risk - the nerds talk about the show in depth! *CW/TW* The hosts mention heavier themes of t...