Nerdcast Empire

It is Episode 89 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 27 of Music Weekly as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on August 18, 2024! This week, we'll break down the latest news and notes from the rock and metal world. Then, we'll check out the best in rock and metal releases from August 2. We'll listen to awesome new music from Mourning Wood, Mister Misery, Black Smoke Trigger, and Marcus Nand. Th...

It's Episode 88 of the Nerdcast Empire! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on August 15, 2024. On this edition, Mike and I break down the latest news, including the tragic passing of legendary voice actress Rachael Lillis. If you want to hear the full podcast, which includes Mike's best anime openings of 2002, check out our Twitch VOD. It's Anime Thursdays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 87 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 26 of Music Weekly as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on August 11, 2024! This week, we'll check out the latest rock and metal news. Then, we'll check out the best new rock and metal releases from July 26, 2024. We'll listen to awesome new releases from Sirius, Ironflame, Battlefront, and Mean Mistreater. Then we'll head into the vault to...

It is Episode 86 of the Nerdcast Empire and the latest edition of Anime Thursdays. As heard live on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on August 8, 2024. In this episode, Matt and Mike discuss IndieWire's Best Anime of All Time List. We also talk about some of the best anime of 1998.  Then, we'll talk about some of the latest news headlines in the anime world. It's Anime Thursdays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tu...

It's Episode 85 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 25 of Music Weekly as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on August 4, 2024. This week, we discuss the news that Aerosmith is retiring, and their impact on music history. We then check out the best rock and metal releases from July 19. We listen to awesome new music from Orange Goblin, Damaged & Co., Falcon Trails and Shallow Side. Then we...

It is Episode 84 of the Nerdcast Empire! As heard live on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on August 3, 2024. In this episode, Matt and Mike recap WWE Summerslam 2024. We talk about which wrestlers walked out as champions, and what major storylines were altered on the night. We also discussed the new partnership between NXT and TNA Wrestling, and how we think that's gone so far. It's a WWE PLE recap on th...

It's Episode 83 of the Nerdcast Empire and it's Anime Thurdsays once again. As heard live on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on August 1, 2024. This week, Matt and Mike break down the latest news from the anime world. Then, they each share their 3x3 of anime they enjoyed that is ranked lower than 7.0 on MyAnimeList.net.  It's Anime Thursdays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It's Episode 82 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 24 of Music Weekly! As heard live on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on July 28, 2024! This week, we'll take a look at the latest news and notes in the rock and metal world. Then, we'll check out some great new rock and metal releases from July 12, 2024. We'll check out awesome new music from. Mothman and the Thunderbirds, Voice, Palace and Spektra. Then...

It is Episode 81 of the Nerdcast Empire and Anime Thursdays. As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on July 25, 2024. This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will battle Discord problems to discuss the latest anime news headlines. Then, we discuss the best anime opening themes of 2001, which you can check out on Mike's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zMqkTc-bf8 It's Anime Thursdays on th...

It is Episode 80 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 23 of Music Weekly! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on July 21, 2024! This week, Matt and Mike break down some of the latest news in the rock and metal world. Then, we check out new rock and metal releases from July 5, 2024. We'll review awesome new releases from Kryptos, Mine Road, Kissin' Dynamite, and Orden Ogan. Then, we'll head int...

It's Episode 79 of the Nerdcast Empire and a new episode of Anime Thursdays! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on July 18, 2024. This week, Matt and Mike break down the latest anime news. Then, they each give you five more anime themes you need to check out. It's Anime Thursdays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 78 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 22 of Music Weekly as heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on July 15, 2024. This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will be checking out the best rock and metal releases from June 28. We'll check out awesome new albums from Big Sun, Harpazo, Banks Arcade, Devolution, Chaser and Crystal Viper. Then, we'll go into the vault and check out classic release...

It is Episode 77 of the Nerdcast Empire and the latest episode of Anime Thursdays! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on July 11, 2024. This week, Matt and Mike will be discussing the latest news headlines in the world of anime and manga. We'll discuss Crunchyroll removing the comments from their website. We'll also talk about the increased use of AI in manga translation. We'll also cover a...

It is Episode 76 on the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 21 of Music Weekly! As heard live on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on July 7, 2024. First, Matt and Mike will review the latest rock and metal news. Then, we'll check out the best rock and metal releases from June 21. We'll listen to awesome new music from: Floating Worlds  Vexing Hex  Portrait  and The Mercury Riots  Then, we'll go into the vault to...

It is Episode 75 of the Nerdcast Empire! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on July 6, 2024. This week, Matt, Mike and Rachel discuss WWE Money in the Bank. We discuss our favorite matches from the event and what is in store on the road to Summerslam. We also discuss the news that John Cena will be retiring from WWE in 2025. It's a WWE PLE recap on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 74 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 20 of Music Mondays as heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on June 30, 2024. This week, Matt and Mike discuss some of the latest news in the rock and metal world. Then, they will check out some of the best new rock and metal releases from June 14. They'll check out awesome releases from: RivetSkull, Sun Descends Alone, New Horizon and Sunburst...

It is Episode 73 of the Nerdcast Empire and the latest episode of Anime Thursdays! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on June 27, 2024. This week, Matt and Mike discuss the latest anime news, including piracy sites being taken down, new G Gundam written content and a Ranma 1/2 reboot. Then, we'll preview the Summer 2024 Anime season. We'll talk about the shows we're interested in checking o...

It is Episode 72 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 19 of Music Weekly! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on June 23! This week, we take a look at the latest rock and metal news. Then, we review the best releases from June 7. We check out awesome new music from Holy Mother, Nightmare, Evergrey and Red Voodoo.  Then we'll go into the vault to check out classic albums from ROUGH SILK and Hue...

It is Episode 71 of the Nerdcast Empire! As heard live on Twitch on June 20, 2024. This week, Matt and Mike discuss the recent Nintendo Direct. What games are the two most excited about? We'll discuss all the new games available now on the Switch as well as games coming later this year or next year. In addition, we'll discuss some anime news, including one Japanese band that is beginning a world t...

It is Episode 70 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 18 of Music Weekly! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on June 16, 2024. This week, we may have our strongest week of music yet. Because of that, we're highlighting more than just our regular two bands per person. We're going to be checking out new releases from May 31 and sampling awesome new music from: Cloven Hoof, Witherfall, Auro Cont...

It is episode 69 of the Nerdcast Empire. As heard live on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on June 15, 2024. This week, we're reviewing WWE Clash at the Castle.  Will Drew McIntyre win the world title in front of his home fans? Can Bayley retain against Piper Niven? Would Chad Gable overcome Sami Zayn to win the Intercontinental Championship? Which women's tag team would reign supreme? And could Cody Rhod...

It is Episode 68 of the Nerdcast Empire and it is Anime Thursdays once again! This week, Matt and Mike break down the latest headlines in the world of anime, including an anime studio filing for bankruptcy and an upcoming local anime convention. Then, we'll talk anime music as we each play five more of our favorite themes from over the years. It is Anime Thursdays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It's Episode 67 of the Nerdcast Empire. As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on July 9, 2024. In this episode, Matt, Mike and Rachel are reviewing NXT Battleground. What was the match of the night? Who won the inaugural NXT Women's North American Championship? Would any titles change hands on the evening? Join us as we review another solid NXT premium live event. Tune in!

It is Episode 66 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 17 of Music Weekly! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on June 9, 2024. This week, Matt and Mike will talk about some music news and check out the best in hard rock and metal releases from May 24. We'll spotlight awesome new music from: Hextar, Night Laser, Reverend Hound and Teramaze.   Then we'll go into the vault and check out classic r...

It is Episode 65 of the Nerdcast Empire! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on June 6, 2024. On this episode, Matt and Mike are talking news headlines. First we delve into anime headlines including news on Re:Zero, Bocchi the Rock and Oshi no Ko. Then, we get into video game headlines including a story about Final Fantasy 9 Remake.  We talk music with upcoming US dates for Babymetal and Cre...