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Long, long ago... In an age of peril and wonder called the 1970s... an obtuse horror was birthed from the sullen loins of the sci-fi/ fantasy community... A horror called... "The Eye of Argon"! Join hosts from across The Nerdy Show Network around a roaring winter fire as they drink a toast to one of the most celebrated monstrosities in nerd literature. Since its first publishing in 1970, Jim Theis...

We've been saying it for years, but now it's truer than ever: Augmented Reality is coming. Not much longer now and the synthesis between the digital and virtual world will be complete. Microsoft recently unveiled the HoloLens, a headset device that boast every AR fantasy and promises to revolutionize heads-up interfaces. We're calling it: this is the sign. Google Glass was but a prelude - the war...

Fresh from the sewers! This episode is dedicated to the wildest creations to spill forth from the realm of science fantasy: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their incomparable supporting cast of mutants, misfits, and Mutanimals. The Ninja Turtles has captured the minds of three generations of fans and counting. Whether you grew up on the classic black and white comics, the '87 animated series,...

This one goes out to the technophiles living in the midst of urban decay; subsisting solely on soylent and jacked wi-fi - the coolest literary wastrels of the 20th century: the cyberpunks. Join high-tech lowlifes Cap, Jess, Jon, Brandon, and Denika as we get lost in the neon-lit dystopia of favorite sci-fi subgenres. We examine cyberpunk's origins in the techno-future of the 80s, how our present r...

Welcome Nerdy Show listener. There are zero days remaining. We hope you're prepared for twisted conspiracies and apocalyptic prophesies, because The X-Files', cult classic sister show, Millennium, is back! Y2K may have been 15 years ago, but the war for the souls of mankind isn't over. The series has been resurrected in comic form at IDW and Lance Henriksen's iconic character Frank Black is steppi...

Indie comics are shaping the rest of the comic book scene. Now, more so than ever, it's the books not produced by Marvel and DC that are setting the pace for the industry. In this episode, Nerdy Show hosts Cap, Tony, and Aaron share their favorite recent books and, surprise, surprise - most of them are indies. If you're looking for fantastic books to read, look no further! We've got the perfect re...

Our favorite salacious super spy is back! Archer returns for its 6th season this week and the Nerdy Show crew is ready for more. In this listener-requested Microsode we discuss why we love Adam Reed's animated series and why, if you haven't yet perused Archer's 5-season-deep dossier, it's a must! Join Cap, Jessica, Matt, Jon, and La Valle as we share our favorite characters, favorite guest-stars,...

2014 is drawing to a close. The tinsel is coming down, the caroling has ceased, but we've got a little holiday spirit left in us... kinda. In this Microsode join Cap, Doug, Matt, and our Live Producer, John La Valle as we discuss movies set during the holidays that aren't consumed by Christmas cheer - these films are good any time of the year! So if you're coming off your Christmas binge of extrem...

2014, you wily beast... We've laughed, we've cried, we've partied, and we've run the gauntlet. All that's left is the ultimate challenge - the FINAL BOSS that is Nerdy Show's annual "Top 20 Nerdy Things" list. The list that makes all other year-end countdowns cower in shame. What makes our Top 20 so brutal? We subject the year's pop culture, achievements in science & technology, and world happ...

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. There has been an awakening, folks! Episode VII has a title and a snazzy and much-debated teaser trailer to boot! What's more, the Internet was treated to a veritable buffet of leaked production art which appears to be 100% legit. State of the Empire has always been about rampant speculat...

This is a Nerdy Show episode years in the making! For the past two years we've been collecting interviews from every host on the Network and nearly every celebrity guest we've had on the show, asking one simple question: what's your first video game experience? In doing so, we unearthed a treasure trove bigger than the E.T. landfill: an oral history of video games. These are stories set against a...

As a pop culture icon born of the music video age, "Weird Al" Yankovic is a multimedia artist. His music videos, TV appearances, and his cult classic film UHF have defined visual comedy for legions of weirdos. In this episode we send up the visual side of Weird Al and commemorate UHF's 25th Anniversary. To mark the occasion,Weird Al returns to Nerdy Show with his partner in crime, Jay Levey - dire...

Whether you grew up watching him drop knowledge in the 90s or talk no-nonsense smack to pundits in the 21st century, chances are - you know Bill Nye. As "The Science Guy" he's been an inspiration to millions, including many members of Nerdy Show. This mechanical engineer turned TV personality has made it his quest to spread the word of science and teach hard fact over sensational misconception. Jo...

Welcome, vault-dweller, to the Wasteland! All the greatness of humanity has been obliterated by cleansing, nuclear fire, and all that's left are irradiated dreggs clinging to life in the ruins of what once was. In this Microsode, the Nerdy Show crew has been called on to discuss one of the greatest game series of all time: Fallout. Join Cap, Brandon, Doug, LaForge, and Matt as they share their fav...

Gaming is a powerful medium, be it on a tabletop or in front of a screen. Whether you're led down a meticulously crafted narrative or interacting with something abstract - the relationship between the gamer and the game is pure art. But how can gamers and artists deconstruct the game to make something new? We've brought two fan-chosen Microsode topics together in a Microsode 2-Pack! Join Cap, Doug...

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. The big news this month is Star Wars Rebels has premiered! As of this episode we've seen the hour-long debut, "Spark of Rebellion" as well as the first regular episode "Droids in Distress". As faithful followers of the show know, even with the talented Greg Weisman on board, we weren't ge...

We interrupt your weekly fix for topical nerdy podcasting with an important news bulletin: there's some crazy-cool stuff happening this week! Cap and Community Manager Trench share new details on our streaming events: the D&D Q&A and The Microsodapalooza. The D&D Q&A is a call-in show with the cast and crew of our tabletop roleplaying show Dungeons & Doritos and The Microsodapa...

It's Nerdy Show - The Nerdy Show Network's flagship podcast! Destiny is a funny thing. Sometimes your destiny is for Darth Vader to come down from Planet Vulcan and tell you that if you don't take Lorraine out, that he'll melt your brain. Other times, Destiny is a brand-new video game from the beloved sci-fi studio that brought you Halo and Marathon. This episode is a little of column A and a litt...

We've mashed two fan-chosen topics together! For this Microsode 2-pack we've selected topics with a cinema-slant: "Superhero Stories in Disguise" and "Movies Based on Strange Truths". Join Cap, Hex, and Doug as they read between the lines of movies and look behind the scenes as to the unusual circumstances they were inspired by. What films, despite not being branded as "superhero movies", feature...

This month, Orlando was once again under siege by the raw might of Nerd Music! Orlando Nerd Fest made their big debut in the nerd music convention/ festival scene boasting the talents of Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu & The Earthbound Papas, Wordburglar, Critical Hit, Steam Powered Giraffe, MC Frontalot, and many, many more. Nerdy Show hosts Cap, Brandon, Kay, boR, Aaron, and Denika were...

THE LIGHTNING DOGS RETURN! The Lightning Dogs are everything we ever loved about sci-fi animation. Tune in as we brainstorm our 80s-inspired, post apocalyptic, action figure-ready, cartoon universe! Last week, we rounded out the Lightning Dogs team: six canine heroes empowered with special abilities and trapped in a desolate, mutant wasteland. They seem unstoppable, right? WRONG! This week it's al...

THE LIGHTNING DOGS RIDE AGAIN! Tune in as we brainstorm our 80s-inspired, post apocalyptic, action figure-ready, cartoon universe! The Lightning Dogs are everything we ever loved about 80s and early 90s sci-fi (and all affiliated merchandise) and we’re conceptualizing them live. In this episode we finalize the characteristics and power set of our final three Lightning Dogs: Narisa, Kane, and Kid....

Like a prophet from the stars, or the burning of a zesty burrito, "Weird Al" Yankovic has returned to us. Every few years its his solemn duty to warp pop culture to his comedic will, and over the decades he's amassed a legion of nerdy followers. Chances are likely that you're one of them. In this episode we speak with Weird Al, hot on the heels of his 14th studio album: Mandatory Fun. This is the...

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. Disney's master plan for the the new Star Wars universe is coming together. List leaked from within Hasbro has shown a likely outline for what major projects we can expect from now 'til 2020 including a Boba Fett film, and two suspicious candidates for other films. Creative teams have als...

Our ride-along with the Central Florida Ghostbusters continues! Cap and Doug were only setting out to interview the Ghostbusters, but now they’re out on a call with them… to an abandoned hospital! But busting ghosts isn’t all ectoplasmic glitz and glamor – this is just a routine call typically placed by practical jokers and the paranoid. Yet, as they enter the hospital, something seems different....