Nerds Against Normality

If you have listened to our previous episode "The Brutalist" you will know there is a forfeit to take place! Here are the results of that forfeit. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did   #podcast #oscars #cinema #film #review #funny #fyp #nerds #gaming #game #gamer 

This week, we celebrate the 97th Oscars in style! We have a forfeit challenge guessing the winners of each category, it's Stacey Vs Ben in clash of the film buff titans where the loser could legitimately lose their job if things go badly.    After those shenanigans we move on to Oscar winner "The Brutalist" to see what the hype is all about. Given its cast its safe to say it has a solid foundation...

Join us this week where we have a special guest join us to review Sylvester Stallone's first major movie outing!  Before we get in the review we ask our guest a few questions to get to know him better before swiftly moving on to the film. Will this 70s classic get N.a. N approved or will it leave the ring after round 1?    #film #review #cinema #rocky #fyp #podcast #game #gamer #gaming #retro 

Join us this week for our review of DreamWorks latest animated movie "The Wild Robot" Before we get into the review,  we catch up with some of our listener questions! Thank you so much to everyone who sent in questions, we very much enjoyed them and can't wait to answer some more!  If you have a question for the pod please email us at nanpodcast@outlook.com to get involved.   Hope you enjoy the ep...

With valentines day still fresh in our memories, we decided to dust off our copy of "It takes two" for the ps4, and see if the ultimate couples, couch co-op game still holds up (imagine saying that drunk!)   Before we get into that, we have a news round up from Sony's state of play and we discuss the trailers that dropped on super bowl Sunday.   If you enjoyed this podcast please leave a like or r...

The season of love is upon us and unfortunately that means reviewing a romcom, because, you know, the algorithm calls for it!  How will this British romantic comedy from the early 2000s stand up?  Before we get into the film review we answer questions from some of our listeners (thank you for writing in we really appreciate it). The review will then follow!    #podcast #fyp #review #romcom #romant...

This is one of our earliest recordings which has just gathered dust for the last few months so we thought we should get it out there! Ben and Harry team up against a gaming quiz where if they lose they have to do a forfeit of Stacey's choice! It's a bit hectic at times as the recording went to pot but hopefully there's still some enjoyment to be had. Let us know if you beat us in the quiz by sendi...

Join us this week where we discuss our thoughts on the latest season of Netflix's Squid Game! Will it make it to the final round or will it be shot down in round 1?   Before we get into the review we have our usual catch up with what we've been watching/reading/playing. This includes Harry having a mild panic attack in cex after being brutally wounded by 2 teenage youths 😅   #film #review #podcas...

This week we mix things up a little by having two new guests on the pod! Due to Ben having a disaster (get it) we had to use a tactical sub to replace him for the week!  Before we get into the review we ask our guests Vic and Rob Francis a few questions to get to know them a bit better.  We then made them suffer by watching this terrible terrible terrible but yet somewhat glorious dumpster fire of...

Hi again and welcome back to the nerds against normality podcast! This week we will be sinking our teeth into a remake of the pioneering film "nosferatu" Will we invite it in or will we leave it out until sunrise???   Before we get into the review we have our usual catch up with what we've been up to, including any games, tv series or books we may have played/watched/read!  We hope you enjoy the e...

Join us this week where we delve into Sean Bakers latest film "Anora"  Will this 2024 love story sweep us off our feet or will it leave us heartbroken 💔  Before we get into the review we answer some questions from our listeners!  Review starts at 24:00 Please like, share and subscribe for content!  #podcast #review #film #movie #gaming #fyp #gamer #cinema #popculture #romance #anora #funny 

We review Sonic the Hedgehog 3, breaking down the story, performances, Chaos Emerald lore, and whether this is actually the best video game movie adaptation yet. We dive into Shadow the Hedgehog’s big-screen debut, Knuckles’ knuckleheaded moments, and the returning chaos of Jim Carrey — moustache and all. Is Sonic 3 pure fan service, or does it finally crack the formula? Expect spoiler-filled brea...

Happy New Year fellow nerds!! This week we are breaking away from our usual format. Join us as we talk about our best and worst games, movies and tv series from 2024. Did anything from our list make your list? Comment below with your top 3's (or worst 3's). Please continue to follow us as we venture into 2025 with more film and game reviews! Have a good one!  

This episode is just a Brucey Bonus for all our listeners and an insight to when we get it wrong!  Believe it or not we don't just nail it in one take, sometimes the power of editing has to come in to play.  Hopefully though you find some enjoyment from our missteps 

Merry Christmas you filthy podcast listeners! This festive film is our Christmas classic of choice! Has it stood the test of time or has it wilted like a dead Christmas tree?  Also in our catch up part we discuss our perfect Christmas 🎄  Merry Christmas one and all ❤️   #podcast #movie #Christmas #film #review #fyp #nerd #gaming 

Join us this week where we try something a little different!  Ben and Harry go head to head in a test of gaming knowledge by guessing the winners of the video game awards! The winner gets to pick the losers forfeit (the forfeit is clipped on to the end of the episode) and trust me it's a spicy one!  After that we then delve into our thoughts on final fantasy rebirth for our first full game review!...

Join us this week where we get festive with a nice cosy family Christmas movie (those who have seen it understand). This 2022 holiday release can be watched on Netflix at time of recording. Will this make it on to the nice or naughty list?  Before the review we have our usual nerdy catch up with what we've been up to! Review starts at 31:00   #gaming #movie #netflix #Christmas #holidays #Xmas #net...

Join us this week where we review the often overlooked animated movie "Mitchell Vs The Machines" Will this family film upgrade our spirits or will it leave us feeling obsolete?  Before the review we talk about what we have been up to this week including Harry going on other podcasts (traitor), Stacey talks about next raunchy novel that she's reading and Ben has started the BBC show Ludwig!!  Revie...

We watch Netflix's 'Don't move' to see what the fuss is about. Will it gain NaN approval or will it fall short?  Before we get into the review we have our weekly catch up consisting of what we're watching/playing this week. Review starts at 30:30

Join us this week where we review the anime film "dragonball z battle of gods" For many it's the anime that started it all and this is no exception for us. Listen as we give our thoughts on the 2013 movie that reinvigorated the series. Before that we have a different type of catch up due to it being Harry's birthday! Listeners were asked to send in questions to ask him and they didn't disappoint,...

What happens when Harrison Ford plays a no-nonsense, ass-kicking U.S. President trapped on a hijacked plane at 30,000 feet? Pure 90s action gold — and we’re breaking it down like a rogue Secret Service agent on a mission.   In this week’s Nerds Against Normality, we take off with Air Force One, the ultimate high-stakes political action thriller. From Gary Oldman's scenery-chewing villain to iconic...

Join us this week where we watch Netflix's hugely successful film 'Woman of the hour' Will it get N.a. N approved or will  Anna Kendricks directorial film debut fall short of expectations? Before we delve into the review we have our usual weekly catch up where Harry and Stacey celebrate their anniversary and a new pokemon named Gertrude makes an appearance in silent hill! Review starts at 29:25 #p...

Just like Mike Myers we just won't die! This week we dig into the film that retcons the previous Halloween sequels. Acting as a direct follow up to the 1978 film we give our verdict on this new take on an old classic.  Before that though we talk about our week including the importance of Bental health, puppy dramas and Harry going giddy for sonic x shadow generations.    Review starts at 25:35   T...

As spooky season is upon us we decided to have a stab (get it) at the slasher classic "Halloween" Listen as we delve into this landmark film with divided opinions. How will Stacey get on with her first horror since her uni days (many many many years ago)? Before we get into the review we just have a little catch up with what we've been watching/playing!    Review starts at 27:00   #foryou #fyp #mo...

This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re diving headfirst into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 — Marvel’s final ride with the galaxy’s most chaotic found family. From Rocket Raccoon’s heartbreaking origin story to James Gunn’s swan song, we’re talking character arcs, emotional damage, post-credit teases, and whether the MCU can still hit us right in the feels.   Expect nerdy debates, off-the-rai...