Chris and Graham welcome The Stunt People, Eric Jacobus and Rebecca Ahn into the nerd HQ. They talk about their new film Death Grip (available in the CFN store) and why they made it. Along with what it takes to do fight choregraphy and the why the whole process of doing action films is more complex than regular films. Then all four nerd out over some of their favorite action films of all times. I'm sure someone will mention a film you haven't heard of! It's a martial arts/action film themed nerd...
Nov 20, 2012•1 hr 6 min
Welcome back Laura House! You light up the nerd cave with some hilarious talk about Skyfall. Graham liked it and Laura did as well but was a little put off by Javier Bardem's hair. Chris had a good time with his family at Wreck it Ralph. And Graham liked Flight a little mroe than Laura. Some Ok DVDs this week. And of course its Twilight the final part of the epic endiing finale that is the second part of the conclusion. Also Silver Linings Playbook looks good. This is some good ol nerdery for yo...
Nov 12, 2012•1 hr 16 min
Feel the fun with Dean Haglund! Dean talks about his interview with Tom Hanks and Halle Berry that is on the CFN youtube page. And then a nice nerdy discussion about Cloud Atlas. All three really enjoyed the film and suggest that you see it well-rested. Then Graham goes into how they should of used the actual story about who discovered Mavericks rather than the Hollywood silliness of Chasing Mavericks. And the boys are a little hopeful that Disney will bring Star Wars back to its former glory. C...
Nov 06, 2012•1 hr 7 min
Happy Halloween! Chris and Graham are back at the Shriekfest horror film festival. It's our yearly sojourn interviewing indie horror filmmakers and fest director Denise Gossett! Want to find out where the horror genre is headed? Then listen to this ep. Also actor Michael Berryman; from such films as One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, The Hills Have Eyes, Weird Science and many more films talks about working with great directors like John Hughes. It's a scare-a-riffic episode that will have you see...
Oct 30, 2012•1 hr 13 min
Chris and Graham welcome stand-up comic and movie star Kevin Pollak! Kevin talks about his new podcast "The Kevin Pollak chat show," and the difference of coming from traditional to new media. Graham was so-so on Seven Psychopaths. Chris was about the same for For Ellen. Then Kevin talks about doing a 2 hour interview on the Chat Show and how becoming an actor hurt him a little as a comic. Then he gives excerpts from his new book "How I Slept My Way to the Middle". Crazy funny showbiz stories th...
Oct 22, 2012•1 hr 8 min
130 episodes of pure Kitten Hand love! Cash Levy enters the gargoyle cave and talks about the LA Podcast Festival. Then it's a hearty discussion about why Ben Affleck is a good director and did a nice job with Argo. Cash talks about his favorite trailer and why Die Hard is still great. Moonrise Kingdom is the only good DVD choice unless you like filling your eyeballs with stupid. And a lame upcoming weekend of new releases. I love you.
Oct 16, 2012•1 hr
So close to ep 130 and a new logo! Let us welcome from the youtube show Nerdterns, Kyle Clark. Kyle talks about working for Nerdist industries and why he and Graham think you'll like Taken 2. Chris enjoyed Frankenweenie. Kyle liked parts of V/H/S, especially the Ti West story. Three fairly dumb DVD choices and a decent upcoming weekend. It's the most fun you can have before the LA Podcast Festival Oct. 12-14!!
Oct 09, 2012•58 min
Welcome back! After a little break so Graham could fly to Kuwait and tell jokes in a sand box, the nerds are here. Chris and Graham welcome the co-host of Off The Cuff on XM radio, Gary Brightwell. Gary talks about working with Blue Collar comic Bill Engvall and working in Vegas. Chris was a little let-down by Looper. Gary and Graham want End of Watch to use a tri-pod and just tell a story. Chris is a fan of the limited release film Solomon Kane. Graham was creeped out, in a good way, by The Mas...
Oct 02, 2012•1 hr 4 min
Chris and Graham Welcome the director of Mega Shark vs Octopus, Jack Perez, for a fun filled themed episode. He talks about how he met Allan Havey. How crazy it was to make a no-budget film about sharks and mollusks. Plus a great discussion about what it takes to make an indie film like Some Guy Who Kills People, Jack's latest film with John Landis as the producer. It is a nerd filled round table with a indie filmmaker who has done it all! This epsiode will make Ace Hanna proud!
Sep 18, 2012•1 hr 1 min
First ever recording in Philly at the Helium Comedy Club! With actor, Samm "lil wolverene" Levine and lcoal Philly radio personality Nick MacIlwain. Chris is excited to be back in his home town for this show and Graham drinks lighting and craps thunder. They discuss some of the films that have been shot in Philly and what made them unique. Nick has good insight on the locations of many of the Philly films. Samm talks about the new TV show for NBC that he is shooting in the city of brotherly love...
Sep 13, 2012•1 hr 21 min
The creator of Deathsquad.TV and former indie movie theater employee, Brian Redban, is in the Nerd HQ. Brian talks about how he started working with Joe Rogan and doing podcasts. Then Graham recommends the new John Hilcoat film, Lawless, even with Shia LaBeouf. Chris found Mike Birbiglia's film, Sleepwalk with Me, compelling. That opened up a good discussion with all three about Mike and how most comics have something holding them back emotionally. Brian talks about some of his favorite indie fi...
Sep 04, 2012•1 hr 2 min
Chris and Graham welcome back Frank Woodward (Director of "Lovecraft Fear of the Unknown') and suit actor Douglas Tait. Very interesting talk about Frank's new film, Men In Suits. About suit actors, like Douglas Tait, and what they go trough like acting with 130 lbs costumes. Then Chris telss us all how much fun Expendables 2 was. Graham thought Premium Rush was a cliche on wheels. Douglas and his two kids loved ParaNorman. Not too much in the way of DVDs to get excited about. New releases and m...
Aug 28, 2012•56 min
Graham and Chris welcome the married couple Annabelle Gurwitch & Jeff Kahn into the Nerd HQ. First they talk about their book, "You say tomato, I say shut up", about the ups and downs of being married. Then it's an all out free for all on what makes a good family film. If you like hearing couples fight, then this is the episode for you. And some interesting choices for everyone's family films, not what you might expect. This is the War of the Roses of episodes, so buckle up!!
Aug 21, 2012•59 min
Fun times in the nerd garage with popular podcasters Keith and The Girl! Graham was just so-so about Total Recall. Keith and Chemda think that if you liked the other Bourne films you will like Legacy. Otherwise it was just Ok. Chirs was disappointed in 2 Days in New York. Three decent new DVDs and a wide range of good films coming out this weekend. Polish up your nerd outfits cause this ep will take you to the prom and give you a baby.
Aug 14, 2012•1 hr 7 min
Chris and Graham welcome the mayor of Lake Tahoe, Howie Nave, into the mobile Nerd HQ. It's a special Time Travel themed episode from beautiful Lake Tahoe! Howie and the boys first talk about films that were made up in Lake Tahoe like Smokin Aces, Godfather II and a obscure, but good film, Things Change. Then it's a nerd free-for-all about time travel films. They fellas get all nerded out for Time Cop, Planet of the Apes, Terminator(s), Bill and Ted just to name a few. So much excitement in this...
Aug 10, 2012•53 min
Chris and Graham welcome back Paul F. Tompkins to the nerd HQ. It's a Step-Up Revolution spoiler alert!!! Graham was unaware that flash mobs can reverse public policy, who knew? Chris watched a very good and sad samurai film Hara-Kiri. Graham really liked The Intouchables despite it's name. Paul talks about his podcast and David Lean. One really stupid DVD film and Paul was not as excited about Total Recall as one might expect. It is a Nerd Revolution so shut up and dance!!
Jul 31, 2012•1 hr 2 min
Part B of the two-part epiosde. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN DARK KNIGHT RISES THEN DO NOT LISTEN! (unless you want to hear about the whole film) Chris, Graham and Mike Schmidt talk about the finer points of the film, including Bane's voice, plot points, the ending and much more. All three have some serious opinions about this film. It is a special Nerd-a-riffic episode that will go down in history.
Jul 24, 2012•45 min
Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Mike Schmidt for a special two-part episode! Part A is a regular episode with a general review of The Dark Knight Rises (Part B is a spoiler alert episode of Dark Knight Rises) where all three loved the film. Mike and Chris had some minor complaints and Graham thought it was perfect. Chris finally watches Spider-man and thought it was useless and was mad at Graham for being to easy on Erik Griffin. Graham liked To Rome With Love, not as much as Midnight ...
Jul 24, 2012•42 min
Chris and Graham go down to the San Diego Comic Con and interview Kung Fu film expert, Ric Meyers. Ric talks about his panel, the Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza, that has been at Comic Con for 15 years. Then there is a healthy discussion about the Dark Knight films and the use of martial arts in them. Also discussed are movie studio conspiracies and obscure martial arts films. It is a nerd explosion that will sweep your leg!
Jul 17, 2012•1 hr 9 min
Graham and Chris welcome Erik Griffin into the Nerd HQ. Erik talks about his character, Montez Walker, from the show Workaholics on Comedy Central. Erik and Graham spilt a little on Spider-Man. Chris was just so-so on Savages. Graham and Erik both liked Ted. Chris' was glad to see Brave was better than Cars 2 but not as good as Up. Graham gives a good recommendation to Safety Not Guaranteed. A good DVD pick is out and a great weekend to stay home and rest up for Dark Knight Rises. It will make y...
Jul 10, 2012•1 hr 1 min
It's a new special themed episode called "DVD Closet!" Jackie brings a bunch of DVD's into the nerd HQ and they admit they are gay...wait no that's not what happens. Chris, Graham and Jackie talk about her collection of films. Some classics and gulity pleasures are discussed. Maybe this will be a regular event? (Cliffhanger ending)
Jul 03, 2012•58 min
Chrisam (short for Chris and Graham) are glad to have Neil T. Weakley back in the Nerd HQ for a sound discussion of Cult films. Neil goes into what makes a cult films. Then all three lads are off to the races about how some cult films start out with bad box office then get some kind of loyal following that builds. Also there are the really horrible movies that gain cult stauts because they are great fun to get drunk and yell at. All this is covered in this week's themed episode.
Jun 26, 2012•55 min
It's a Never Not Funny episode of CFN with Jimmy Pardo. Chris and Graham welcome back the podcaster who was impressed with Tom Cruise but not at all with Rock of Ages. Chirs and Jimmy talk musicals. Graham felt that Your Sister's Sister is what a rom-com should be. Jimmy reveals that his favoirte film is Breaking Away and why you should watch all the disaster films of the 70's before you watch Airplane. Some Ok DVD choices and an interesting weeeknd of new releases is on tap. This show is Pard-a...
Jun 19, 2012•1 hr 4 min
Chris and Graham welcome The Longshot Podcast co-host Sean Conroy into the Nerd HQ. Sean talks about doing a podcast with Eddie Pepitone and how he made fun of Graham when they first met. Then all three share their thoughts of disappointment about Prometheus, with Chris a little more in favor of the film. Sean was just so-so about Lola Versus but loves going to the Hollwood Bowl for a Sound of Music sing-a-long. All three lads tell stories of their first ever films they made as kids. One out of ...
Jun 12, 2012•1 hr 1 min
Chris and Graham welcome comic and author Sean Cullen into the nerd HQ. Sean talks about why he liked certain aspects of Snow White and the Huntsman, but was confused about some of the hunting techniques. Chris liked the French film, The Intouchables. Graham enjoyed Moonrise Kingdom and all three lads had a good discussion about Wes Anderson and Blade Runner. Sean gave us some insight about working on The Love Guru. Also discussed were the Joys and Pleasures of Santa Monica. A action packed list...
Jun 05, 2012•1 hr 5 min
Chris and Graham welcome back Geekscape host Jonathan London into the nerd HQ. Jonathan and Graham liked MIB3, even though it has some problems. Jonathan talks about how different trailers are cut in other countries. Chris liked the acting in Take This Waltz. Jonathan tells us about his experience with People vs. George Lucas and a new documentary he is working on. Goon is the best of the new DVDs. And a weekend of ridiculous nonsense will have you staying home to rest up for Prometheus!...
May 30, 2012•57 min
Chris and Graham welcome the other half of Hard and Phirm, Mike Phirman, into the Nerd HQ. Mike talks about being the producer for Palm Strike Dance Party and doing visual effects for such classics as Firestarter 2. Chris was questioning his sanity after Battleship. Mike and Graham both laughed out loud during The Dictator. Graham watched just enough of What to Expect When You're Expecting to know that his eyes hurt from the stupidity. Mike also goes into being an extra for a Shaq film. DVD's an...
May 22, 2012•1 hr 4 min
Chris and Graham have 24 hours to save the world and their guest Mary Lynn Rajskub is going to help! And talk about movies. Chris was underwhelmed by Dark Shadows. Mary Lynn liked Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Graham was perplexed by some fo the music choices in the indie film Hick. Then Mary Lynn talks about the possibliity of a 24 film. What working with Paul Thomas Anderson is like and Chris askes her about Sunshine Cleaning. Some decent DVD choices this week and a Battleship of stupid in theat...
May 15, 2012•58 min
Chris and Graham welcome comic/podcaster Dan Gabriel into the Nerd HQ. And then it's All AVENGERS! Three Nerds talk about why they loved this blockbuster! Graham's new CD Palm Strike Dance Party is now in the Store! Dan talks about his podcast The Best Medicine. Dan reccomends a lesser known Richard Dreyfuss comedy from the 1980's. DVDs, in theaters and much more!
May 08, 2012•59 min
Chris and Graham welcome the co-host of Who Charted? Kulap Vilaysack. It's a fun filled show where they talk about why this weeks box office was so lame. Graham was just so-so with The Raven, but thinks that Longfellow needs his own theme park. Chris thought The Giant Mechanical Man was boring. Kulap talks about Who Charted and what films she thinks are going to take the summer box office. DVDs are not that great this week but AVEBGERS is HERE!!! Nerd up bitches, 'cause this one is hot!...
May 01, 2012•1 hr
