Nerd History Documentaries

Radio Matt & Deidra take a look back at the amazing and disappointing story of NBC's "Heroes". A fantastic idea with a mind-blowing first season that unfortunately became a victim of both its own convoluted story-telling and the 2007-2008 Writer's Strike.  

Radio Matt & Deidra take a nostalgic trek through the timeline of Animal Crossing games, talk about the best bits and the pitfalls, and discuss how the series saved our collective sanity during the pandemic.

Join Radio Matt and Deidra on this episode of the Nerd History Podcast as they dive into the world of Bluey, the beloved Australian children's series that has captured hearts worldwide. Discover the show's unique charm, its impact on kids and parents alike, and why Bluey has become a modern-day cultural phenomenon.

The Nerd Historians relive the Bill & Ted trilogy and it's impact of nerd culture, from the original Excellent Adventure through history to a finale that released at a time when we really needed it as a society.

Join Radio Matt and Deidra for the season 2 premiere of the Nerd History Podcast! In this episode, they dive into the history of the original 3 Nicktoons: Rugrats, Doug, and Ren & Stimpy. Plus, they play an exciting game of "Nicktoon or Cartoon Cartoon" to test their knowledge and have some fun. Don't miss this nostalgic trip down memory lane with your favorite hosts!

In the season finale, the Nerd Historians take a deep dive into Bruce Almighty - a nerdy, not-nearly-as-heretical-as-people-expected-to-be lesson about the power of God's love and prayer.

The Nerd Historians take us back to 1999, when the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy began, to go through the story, reception, and fun facts from all three movies, re-evaluating them with 20+ years of hindsight. All three movies celebrate an anniversary this week.

The Nerd Historians take a Hulk-sized look into the first 23 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from 2008's "Iron Man" that set the stage for a new era of superhero movies, up through the massive 2-part ending that wrecked everyone's emotions for over a year!

The Nerd Historians take a deep dive into the history of The Simpsons, as they celebrate their 37th anniversary since premiering as part of The Tracey Ullman Show. The controversies, the crazy predictions, when the show "jumped the shark", how it is still going, and when will it come to an end? NOTE FROM RADIO MATT: At the end of the episode, we announce that next week begins a 2-parter on the MCU...

The Nerd Historians take a trip back to their childhoods, revisiting the sleeper hit of 1995 that is still a cult favorite today - A Goofy Movie! Take a deep dive into the whole Goof Troop timeline, relive the amazing music of Powerline, and find out if Max and Roxanne will end up together.

Radio Matt welcomes guest host John Birkey (of the Two Words Podcast) as they discuss the run of WCW Monday Nitro, on the 23rd anniversary of the show's historic final episode. How did World Championship Wrestling, a promotion that nearly toppled the WWF, fizzle out so spectacularly?

The Nerd Historians take a deep dive into some of the behind-the-scenes history and fun facts of one the greatest workplace sitcom of all time - NBC's The Office - as it's 19th anniversary approaches this week.

The Nerd Historians take a deep dive into Wario and his first game (as a playable character) - Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3! They'll dive into the history of his creation, why the Wario Land series was such a huge success, other Wario games throughout the last 30 years, and they'll even answer some common questions about Wario you've been too afraid to ask.

The Nerd Historians take a trip back to 2017 to relive the birth of the console that saved Nintendo: The Switch. Join them as they take a look at the console history of Nintendo and why the Switch was a "make it or break it" situation. They'll also take a look at the best games of the system and what's coming next for Nintendo.

The Nerd Historians welcome you to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, as they travel back to 1968 to the premiere of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. They'll share the history of the show, moments where Fred Rogers took on tough topics, and one possible controversy involving as popular GIF.

Radio Matt & Deidra take a deep dive into some of the history of YouTube (there's just too much for one show, but they hit some highlights), as well as sharing some of their favorite channels, 19 years after YouTube first launched. The Nerdy-Gritty "YouTubers Quitting" Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwntJD0x3nU

Radio Matt & Deidra take a deep dive into the history of their favorite reality competition - LEGO Masters. They share nerdy facts, behind-the-scenes TV magic, and a mutual crush on Will Arnett.

Radio Matt & Deidra travel back to 2004 to revisit the launch of Facebook and take a journey through the timeline of controversies and acquisitions, as well as discussing how it has changed the internet and how we interact.

Radio Matt & Deidra take a trip to Dog River, Saskatchewan, to visit Corner Gas - a wildly popular sitcom from Canada that is hardly heard of in the States. Come learn about the REAL show about nothing, and we'll discuss other shows that are too good to stay under the radar.

Radio Matt & Deidra take a deep dive into their favorite Star Trek show, Voyager! They'll share some fun facts, behind-the-scenes drama, and more nerdy facts from the Delta Quadrant.

Radio Matt & Deidra take a deeper dive into the history of Apple's iTunes program and how it laid the groundwork for a lot of what we use today.

In the first episode of the Nerd History Podcast, Radio Matt & Deidra take a deeper dive into the history on Sherlock Holmes ahead of his fictional 170th birthday on Jan. 6th.