The Nerd Council Podcast

We are back with our first episode of Season 3! In the time we've been away a lot has happened so we have decided to dedicate this episode to delivering all the best news that has been announced since. So sit back, relax and let us catch you up on all that has happened in the nerd community. Website: www.thenerdcouncil.co.ukTwitter: @TheNerdCouncil_Instagram: @TheNerdCouncil Hosted on Acast. See a...

The time has come to discuss a film that has been 10 years in the making: Avengers: Infinity War! We have brought back Steph of NneSaga & Raya of Rayviews to help us break down the film that has got everyone talking! The emotion, the action, the pacing, we discuss it all and then some! The MCU has reached part one of it's climax and we couldn't be more excitedWebsite: www.thenerdcouncil.co.ukTwitt...

Another month, another episode! This week we take a look at the importance of comic book writers, understanding their craft & methods and look at their place outside the panels of a comic book. Also in this episode, Ludo forgets his lines, Imbran stands by his ideas, Timi has his weaknesses exposed and Ryan decides to be the antagonist of the episode. As always, expect great content including news...

This week we had the pleasure of having Raya of RayViews in the studio to discuss things all film! We look at how we've consumed movies over the year, the importance of trailers and if the sci-fi genre is saturating the movie market! Ludo gives us a fantastic solo, Timi talks USBs, Ryan is back with the agenda ONCE AGAIN, Imbran acts as mediator and Raya triggers Batman on his preptime! Website: w...

Gather round kids, get comfortable and listen to the tale of The N-Erd Council. In this episode we are talking about the art of storytelling across different mediums. How has storytelling in movies evolved? Have comic books changed the way we consume storytelling? Has storytelling in gaming gotten worse? All this and more are discussed in this jam-packed episode! Also in this episode, Ryan seems t...

The time has come for us to discuss the biggest film of 2018 so far: Black Panther! The global phenomenon has been all everyone has been talking about, so we dive into the film and strip it bare in true N-Erd Council style! From T'Challa's kingly traits to Shuri's use of comedy, we give our honest reviews of the film's various aspects and themes and look at how just impactful it has been! Also in...

All rise for the honourable members of The N-Eerd Council! We are back with another great episode for you guys! After attending the European Premiere of Black Panther, Ludo & Timi are here to give a spoiler free review of the most talked about movie of 2018 so far! This week, we are discussing streaming services, especially how they pertain to comic books and if they effect future issues of certai...

And the Academy Award goes to...We are back with our sophomore episode of 2018! This week we discuss the 2018 nominations for the 60th Academy Awards aka The Oscars! With so many great films up for awards this year, we thought it only right to add our two pence to the conversation! Also in this episode, Imbran thinks the MCU version of Magneto can't be white, Ryan debunks theories on the Soul Ston...

The Council are back for our first episode of the new year and things are getting heated in the studio! There is a lot to look forward to in 2018 and we do cover a few treasures that we think you guys should look out for this year! However the main bulk of this episode is dedicated to Star Wars: The Last Jedi! The latest film in the George Lucas franchise is examined, stripped down and gone over w...

It's time for another episode from The N-Erd Council and our first one with a guest! We had the pleasure of having Stephanie, owner of NNE Saga, in the studio to help us discuss The Punisher Netflix series and the new Justice League film! This episode is chucked full of spoilers so listen to it at your own discretion! Ryan demands Adam Warlock makes an appearance, Stephanie looks to replace Ludo,...

Stop...Hammer Time! Thor: Ragnarok has been getting rave reviews so its only fair that The Council comes together to give our own opinions on the MCU's latest blockbuster feature! Marvel's newest comedic spin on Thor had us pretty apprehensive beforehand but turned out to be a worthwhile film! If you haven't watched it yet we suggest you avoid this episode till you do! Timi gets his X-Men/MCU theo...

We close off October with another Black History Month special where we celebrate blackness within Nerd culture! We expand the discussion on Nerd Blackness with bringing discussion points based on anime, black women and black nerdiness throughout the diaspora! Imbran breaks down the MCU timeline, Ryan has no time for animated movies, Ludo addresses whitewashing and Timi expresses his love for afrof...

October this year marks 30 years of Black History Month celebrations in the UK and we've decided to channel the ancestors, adorn some native print and bring you a Black History Month special where we celebrate blackness within Nerd culture! We discuss the need for black characters to have certain stories, why so many have lighting based powers and give praise to the black characters that we have g...

It’s a comic book episode this week! Back in 2016, the DC Universe got bit of a polish and shine and went from 'The New 52' to what is now called "The DC Rebirth"! The Rebirth is a great place to start for all those looking to read DC comics so be ready to take notes! The Bat Family, Superman’s son, Aquaman’s struggles and a lot more get discussed in this week, so chill and enjoy! Also this week,...

Charge up your chakras, grab your Japanese phrase book and cook up some Ramen! In this week's episode we ask: "Has Anime Gotten Worse Over Time?". We give our opinions and thoughts on anime over the last three decades so stay tuned! Imbran praises the latest casting for the new Shazam film, Ludo is unimpressed by an origin movie, Timi insists dragons breath ice and Ryan gives us his take on actors...

We are The N-Erd Council of House Wakanda, First of our Name, Kings of the Andals, Guardians of Comic Books, Keepers of Lightsabers, Rulers of Consoles, Breakers of Speedsters, Fathers of all Nerds….that’s right, its our Game of Thrones episode! After a LONG hiatus, the Lord of Light has blessed us and allowed us to bring you great nerd content once again in what we're calling Season 2! Timi rages...

Cue the Darth Vader theme music! The Council are back again, this time with a Star Wars special! Last week saw the Star Wars franchise celebrate 40 years of the force and with it, they brought tonnes of future content to appease the fans; all of which are covered in this episode! We hold Barry Allen to accountability for another political mess and as always expect the usual banter, jokes & great c...

Another week, another dose of nerd related discussions to satisfy your addiction! In this weeks episode, we shake the table a bit by giving our opinions on overrated and underrated nerd franchises! Expect some shocking opinions this week! Imbran prepares himself for a Twitter hiatus, Timi sets himself up for the firing squad, Ryan shows us that his childhood was lacking and Ludo wants to know wher...

The council has assembled once again to give you your daily dose of nerd content! This week is our gaming episode where we talk about all things games and console related! We attempt to settle the age old argument of Playstation vs Xbox and discuss the games that we loved and hated! Along with the usual bands, Ludo checks Timi's misogyny, Imbran deals with a Beyblade related injury, Ryan defends h...

We are back again with episode 3! This week we are discussing the concept of shared universes and if we being overwhelmed with just how many there are. Expect to hear Timi's analysis on the new Death Note movie, Ludo forgets how to play Assassin's Creed, Ryan wants Netflix to claim the MCU with their chest and Imbran protests against living within the Marvel universe! And as always we express our...

The Council have assembled once again to bring you another jam packed episode: Ryan gives us his wrong opinion on Batman vs Superman, Imbran gives us insight on the New Guardians of the Galaxy film whilst Ludo & Timi butt heads as to why subbed anime is better than dubbed! All this alongside our main topic of the week - "The Future of the MCU & The Rise of the DCEU"! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

After months of preparation and planning, we are happy to finally present episode one of The N-Erd Council! To kick things off we decided that we would discuss a controversial issue within the nerd community: Should writers massively change the origins of our favourite characters? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.