*Talking about Captain Phillips, Don Jon, Runner Runner, The Heat and more!* Chris and Graham welcome Janet Varney into the Nerd HQ. Janet talks about doing a voice for the animated show The Legend of Korra. All three talk about why they liked Captain Phillips. Graham liked Don Jon even though it is a little uneven. Also Runner Runner will make a great film to watch on a plane. Two good DVDs this week and some ineresting choices in theaters. This is a blood bender of a episode.
Oct 15, 2013•1 hr 1 min
*SPOILER ALERT-KEY PLOT POINTS, INCLUDING ENDING, WILL BE DISCUSSED* Suzy Nakamura joins Chris and Graham to talk about Gravity in all its science defying glory.
Oct 10, 2013•30 min
*Guest Suzy Nakamura talks about Gravity, CBGB and Afternoon Delight* Chris and Graham welcome nerd writer and actor Suzy Nakamura into the Nerd HQ. They talk about why they all liked Gravity, 3D and all. Suzy saw CBGB and kinda liked it and gives insight into Afternoon Delight and working with Jill Soloway. Lame week for DVDs but Captain Phillips comes to the rescue! This episode is better thatn a Quentin Tarantino 10 best film list!
Oct 08, 2013•1 hr 3 min
*Australian film critic CJ Johnson talks about Aussie vs US indie films* Chris and Graham welcome the host of the Australian radio show and podcast Movieland, CJ Johnson. CJ talks about how the film industry works in Australia and how it differs from US films. CJ also didn't like Enough Said, while Graham thought it was ok. Chris and Graham both liked Spectacular Now. CJ also was amazed at how bad Thanks for Sharing was. It's a international nerd-a-rang!
Oct 03, 2013•1 hr 6 min
*Keith and The Girl talk about Rush, Prisoners and Bad Milo with Graham and Chris* Chris and Graham welcome back Keith Malley and Chemda from the popular podcast, Keith and The Girl. They all thought Rush was just OK. Graham and Keith both liked Prisoners. Chris enjoyed Bad Milo. Only one really good DVD and then two good films in theaters this weekend. It's a creepy fun time for your ears!
Oct 01, 2013•1 hr 7 min
*Themed episode! Riki Lindhome talks about her favorite musicals like Annie and All That Jazz.* Chris and Graham welcome one half of the musical comedy team Garfunkel and Oats into the Nerd HQ. Riki Lindhome talks with the boys about her favorite musicals. Like Annie and All that Jazz! And we hear about working with Joss Weadon and doing a nude scene. It is a sing out loud fun show!
Sep 26, 2013•51 min
*Jackie Kashian talks to Chris and Graham about Riddick, The Colony and The Bling Ring* Head Ranger of the Dork Forest, Jackie Kashian, is back in the Nerd HQ. They talk about the LA podcast Festival. Jackie actually thought Riddick was decent. Chris saw The Colony and was blown away at how bad it was. Graham likes the two DVDs that are out: World War Z and The Bling Ring. Some ok new releases this week. It's an episode for your laughing face.
Sep 17, 2013•1 hr 6 min
Comic Ian Edwards is in the Nerd HQ. This ep talks about The Grandmaster, The Spectacular Now, The Butler and We're the Millers. Ian talks about his two podcasts, The Soccer Comics and The Proposterious Sessions. Chris and Graham recommend some good films to watch at SnagFilms.com/comedyfilmnerds. Graham and Ian really liked The Grandmaster. Chris enjoyed The Spectacular Now. Ian thought The Butler was just Ok, and was surprised by how funny We're The Millers was. All Things Comedy and film is i...
Sep 11, 2013•1 hr 3 min
Enjoy this for your ear holes. Chris and Graham welcome their new sponsor Snag Films! Go to snagfilms.com/comedyfilmnerds and watch movies online for free! Also Chris really liked the new Woody Allen film Blue Jasmine. Graham enjoyed Ip Man: Final Fight. Chris thought Hell Baby was just ok. Then they talk about thier favorite James Gandolfini films. Some good DVDs this week and another lame weekend for in theaters. Riddick? C'mon!
Sep 03, 2013•55 min
Finally the Nerdist triumvirate complete with Matt Mira coming into the Nerd garage! All three discuss the new Batman casting. Chris liked Aint Them Bodies Saints, but not as much as Dave Anthony. Matt liked The Worlds End. Graham was bored with Paranoia except for the scenes with Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman. Then Matt talks about his new James Bond themed podcast, The James Bonding show. Not much for DVDs this week and a lame weekend for in theaters. Seriously just go see The Butler if you ha...
Aug 27, 2013•1 hr 6 min
*SPOILER ALERT-Key points of film will be discussed including the ending* Dave Anthony defends his stance as to why he didn't like this film at all. Graham and Chris join in to talk specific good and bad points. It's like a knife fight in a hallway with a 10 year old.
Aug 22, 2013•30 min
Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer, podcaster Dave Anthony. Dave did not like Kick Ass 2 while Graham and Chris thought it was good. Dave saw a good indie, Aint Them Bodies Saints. Graham thought Jobs was ok. Then all three talk aobut the new shows in the LA Podcast Festival. It is a Dollop of good fun.
Aug 20, 2013•1 hr 10 min
*SPOILER ALERT-Key plot points including the ending will be discussed* Chris and Graham are in Lake Tahoe with Howie Nave talking Elysium. They talk about the problems with the ending and much much more.
Aug 17, 2013•39 min
The boys are up in Lake Tahoe doing shows! They both liked Elysium overall but it had many problems. Also many new reviews on the site. Some good DVDs this week like A Band Called Death and Emperor, both films Graham liked. And get ready for Kick Ass 2! This is a vacation for your ears!
Aug 16, 2013•44 min
IF THIS DOESN'T WORK I QUIT. *SPOILER ALERT-Key plot points including ending will be discussed* Chris and Graham Welcome Wil Anderson into the Nerd HQ to discuss Pacific Rim and Australian accents. Listen to this episode before it gets eaten by a Kaiju!
Aug 10, 2013•44 min
Chris and Graham welcome back Eddie Pepitone. Graham talks about a cool doc he saw at the Traverse City Film Fest called, A Band Called Death. Chris and his kids were bored by Smurfs 2. Eddie really like Quartet, directed by Dustin Hoffman. Graham also liked The Way Way Back and Fruitvale Station. Then Eddie talks about his film, The Bitter Buddha. It is more nerd talk than a booth at Comic-con!
Aug 06, 2013•1 hr 9 min
*SPOILER ALERT-Details including the ending will be talked about* Chris and Graham talk about The Wolverine with nerd wrriter Neil T. Weakley. They all liked it but had some minor problems with the ending.
Aug 02, 2013•22 min
Guess who is back in the nerd cave? Neil T. Weakley! Chris liked Wolverine and how they developed Logan. Neil thought it was fun and Graham wants to marry the Samurai girl! Then Neil talks about what panels he saw at Comic Con, like the Superman Batman film! And how cool the new Godzilla film looks! A really mixed bag of DVDs this week along with a boring slate of new releases. It's the kitten hands of future past!
Jul 31, 2013•55 min
We are back at the San Diego Comic-Con, so that can only mean one thing. Talking to Kung Fu Film expert Ric Meyers! Chris, Graham and Ric discuss the Con, Ric's panel and the state of action films. And hear about some cool martial arts films coming from China. It is a episode you can't miss!
Jul 23, 2013•1 hr 13 min
Crickey mates, Australian comic/podcaster Wil Anderson visits the Nerd HQ! All three lads explain why they didn't see Grown Ups 2. And then they all liked Pacific Rim but it had many problems. Wil talks about some lesser known Aussie films and horrible accents. Along with why Yahoo Serious has a website from 1994. One good DVD out this week and a weak weekend for in-theaters. This is a Greedy/Gritty Reboot if ever there was one.
Jul 16, 2013•1 hr 7 min
*SPOILER ALERT-Key details including the ending will be discussed!* Chris, Graham and Pat Francis break down why The Lone Ranger was a horrible piece of shit. Enjoy!
Jul 12, 2013•31 min
Chris and Graham welcome back bad accent fan Pat Francis into the Nerd HQ. Graham thought White House Down was exactly the dumb film you thought it would be. Then all three gents express how horrible The Lone Ranger was. Pat talks about his favorite super hero films of this summer and what he is looking forward too. Not great DVDs this week and then the question of the week is whether Pacific Rim will be good or not. This episode will make a bunny go crazy!
Jul 10, 2013•1 hr
Chris and Graham are in front of a live audience in the Comedy Attic for the Limestone Comedy Festival! First guest is comic and feature film grip Brett Hiker. Bret tells behind the scenes stories about working on big budget films. Then Pete Holmes comes out and defends his case that Dark Knight Rises is a bad film. Graham tries not to kill him. It is pure crazy fun!
Jul 02, 2013•1 hr 10 min
*SPOILER ALERT-Ending of film and key details will be revealed* Two zombie experts, nerd wrtier Matt Weinhold and from the Zombie Research Society Matt Mogk, talk to Chris and Graham about the fine points of World War Z. This spoiler ep will save humanity.
Jun 28, 2013•38 min
It's a Zombie-centric episode with Nerd writer, Matt Weinhold and Matt Mogk from the Zombie Research Society. First Chris says why he liked Monsters U. Then a lenghty discussion about World War Z. The two Matt's didn't like it while Chris and Graham enjoyed it. This leads into talk about what makes a good zombie story and where this genre can and should go. A couple of good DVDs and then a really weird weekend. This episode will take over your brain like a virus.
Jun 25, 2013•55 min
*SPOILER ALERT-ENDING AND KEY POINTS WILL BE REVEALED* Chris, Graham and Mike go into detail about why this Superman is not that great.
Jun 21, 2013•46 min
Chris and Graham welcome back the 40 Year Old Boy and nerd writer, Mike Schmidt. Graham talks about why This is the End is a good funny film. Then a long discussion about why all three nerds were very disappointed with Man Of Steel. The Superman talk leads into what makes a good comic book film and what kills it. Are there too many superhero films? You will have to listen to decide. Also maybe the single lamest week for DVDs and then three interesting films coming out this weekend. Listen to thi...
Jun 18, 2013•59 min
*SPOILER ALERT-The ending and key details of this film will be revealed* Chris and Graham go into detail about The Purge. A nice indie effort about violence in this country. Good social commentary, with just a few problems. Enjoy!
Jun 14, 2013•32 min
Chris and Graham welcome comic Stephanie Escajeda into the Nerd HQ. Graham and Chris both saw The Purge and liked it overall, although it had some small problems. Then all three get into a discussion about where Vince Vaughn should go with his career since The Internship did not do well in its opening weekend. Stephanie talks about the role she plays in a new indie film Love, Sex and Missed Connections. DVDs are not that great except for ENTER THE DRAGON 40th Anniversary Blu-ray!! Also, is there...
Jun 11, 2013•1 hr 3 min
Nerd writer Allan Havey is back to talk about the TCM Film Festival. Allan gives insight into the big name stars that spoke at the festival. Then Chris, Graham and Allan give their suggestions on what classic films should be at next years fest. It's the rosebud of episodes!
Jun 07, 2013•49 min
