Kenton and Dan discuss their favourite movies, series, books, music of the year (including Hawkeye, Squid Game, TikTok and more!) on the final Media Nerds episode of 2021. Dan has bid 'adieu' to Big Cable as he tries to maximize his streaming services for the best bang for his buck. In the Nerd News, Facebook does something stupid...again. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Dec 27, 2021•56 min
Dan has bid 'adieu' to Big Cable as he tries to maximize his streaming services for the best bang for his buck. In the Nerd News, Facebook does something stupid...again. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Oct 04, 2021•53 min
The Nerds talk about the tragic loss of comedian Norm McDonald, and make preliminary Emmy picks with the 2021 ceremony happening Sunday. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Sep 18, 2021•46 min
Kenton & Dan are back from their summer break and chomping at the bit to talk about everything they've watched and TikTokked in that time. But first, a sneak peek at the Star Wars Nerds podcast as they discuss the new Mandalorian behind-the-scenes special on Disney+ Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Dan & Kenton record a special mid-summer episode to celebrate the return of movie theatre-going in their city, and to discuss the final episode of Loki. Spoiler alert: they didn't love it. Be sure to follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danvadeboncoeur https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Jul 17, 2021•53 min
Kenton & Dan share their early thoughts on Loki, the new Disney+ MCU series. In the Nerd News, they mourn more losses in the world of film and television, while one celebrity lives on through their art. Be sure to follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danvadeboncoeur https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Jun 21, 2021•53 min
Dan & Kenton discuss a new docu-series by CNN: The Story of Late Night . In the Nerd News, Netflix "cancels" its newest superhero series. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Jun 07, 2021•58 min
Kenton rips The Oscars a new one after last week's sub-par ceremony, and both Nerds weigh in on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
May 01, 2021•41 min
Kenton jumps on the TikTok bandwagon in preparation for an upcoming assignment, so the Nerds discuss what they like and don't like about the popular video app. Dan's favourite TikTokkers: https://www.tiktok.com/@straw_hat_goofy https://www.tiktok.com/@jstoobs https://www.tiktok.com/@robmatsushita https://www.tiktok.com/@crabman732 https://www.tiktok.com/@propstohistory https://www.tiktok.com/@leroyandleroy Kenton's favourite TikTokkers: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialhowiemandel https://www.tik...
Apr 18, 2021•43 min
Dan & Kenton could not make it all the way through Zack Snyder's Justice League, but that's not going to stop them from talking about it on the podcast! Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Mar 27, 2021•43 min
Kenton & Dan break down the 1st season of WandaVision. In the Nerd News, trouble is brewing for the royal family. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur
Mar 14, 2021•58 min
It's been an exciting couple of weeks for Space Nerds as NASA explores the surface of Mars with its Perseverance rover. Dan & Kenton talk all about how the enthusiasm of the NASA scientists and spokespeople really shine through during media coverage of the mission. Plus, a Winnipeg sports radio station switches to comedy? Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Feb 27, 2021•43 min
Kenton and Dan once again review this year's crop of Big Game advertisements, from Jason Alexander Hoodie to Wow Wow No Cow. In the Nerd News: some new developments in the Streaming world: https://whatsondisneyplus.com/every-movie-show-we-know-is-coming-to-disney-via-star-so-far/ Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Kenton & Dan kick off season 9 of the podcast by talking about how social media has affected the real world as of late. Among the topics of discussion: the U.S. Capitol insurrection, Twitter banning Trump for life, the GameStop stock saga, and everything fun happening over on TikTok! In the recommendations, it's all about Cloris Leachman (RIP) and WandaVision. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.co...
Feb 02, 2021•47 min
What a week in the world of U.S. politics! Dan and Kenton take a look at the "dumpster fire" of the first Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Plus, Trump's got COVID now, not much of a surprise there. In the Nerd News, Borat is Back and so is Electro? Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Oct 03, 2020•51 min
Last week's Emmys were delivered in an interesting way. Dan & Kenton break down the good, the bad and the otherwise. Plus, they discuss the new Oscar Diversity Rules AND Kenton claims victory in his war against the word "unique." Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Sep 29, 2020•37 min
Kenton interviews Winnipeg filmmaker Sean Garrity as part of a CreComm guest speaker session. Sean spoke with students about his career as a Canadian filmmaker, and it was a fascinating discussion. Sean Garrity’s new film, I Propose We Never See Each Other Again After Tonight, is now playing in theatres across Western Canada. See the trailer here: https://youtu.be/b1LgQi1qIRY Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarse...
Sep 14, 2020•52 min
With just one week until classes start at Red River College, Dan and Kenton talk about what they've done to prepare for teaching an entire semester of their CreComm classes online. Plus, a remake of Planes, Trains and Automobiles? Bad idea. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Aug 25, 2020•57 min
Season 2 of Netflix's The Umbrella Academy has arrived and Kenton & Dan binged it in record time! They get into what they loved and didn't love about the show. Plus, Intellivision is launching a new console next year and Mulan goes straight to Disney+. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Dan finally watches season 5 of Better Call Saul, and the Nerds talk about strategic re-branding in the wake of Black Lives Matter. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Jul 30, 2020•59 min
When will movie theatres open again and what will that look like? Will TikTok be banned from the U.S.? Why the hell would HBO bring back Perry Mason? All these questions and more are answered in this week's episode. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Jul 10, 2020•53 min
Dan and Kenton return from an extended break to discuss what movies and TV shows they've been watching to keep themselves entertained during quarantine. And yes - there are a few stinkers in there as well. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Jun 05, 2020•57 min
The Nerds discuss various Nerd News topics including the "at home" SNL episode and the new Dune movie images. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur
Apr 17, 2020•44 min
Dan tries to keep the complaining about COVID-19 to a minimum in this episode, but some still slips though. The Nerds then discuss how they've been teaching their classes online during the pandemic. Plus, Dan discovers a classic Winnipeg film during his effort to watch a movie for every year of his life. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Apr 10, 2020•44 min
Week four of COVID quarantine finds the Nerds talking about the first season of Star Trek: Picard, and how it compares to The Mandalorian, the first Star Wars live-action TV show. Plus, they're playing lots of video games. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Apr 04, 2020•54 min
Kenton & Dan record this week's episode from a comfortable "social distance," i.e. their own homes as they discuss the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the media at large. NBCUniversal releases this week's theatrical films on demand: https://cnn.it/2UgtnAs Colin Lougheed's TP tips (released 6 days before Conan O'Brien made the same joke): https://youtu.be/Tq2F43SE67g Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen t...
Mar 19, 2020•45 min
Dan & Kenton break down the latest changes to Tim Hortons annual marketing extravaganza, and take a look at restaurant app/contest marketing in general. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Feb 27, 2020•45 min
It's a busy week for live television events. Last Sunday was the Super Bowl, and so Dan & Kenton run down their favourite Big Game ads on the podcast. And oh yeah, there was a football game in there as well. Then, this upcoming Sunday is the 92nd annual Academy Awards, so the Nerds make their tentative Oscar picks (check @kentonlarsen and @danvadeboncoeur on Sunday for their final picks) and complain again about the unavailability of the nominated films on demand. Join the Media Nerds Facebo...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Dan asks Kenton about his preferred podcasts, and about how he decides which ones to listen to. As well, the Nerds mourn the loss of a Python. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Jan 23, 2020•57 min
The Nerds kick off awards season with a discussion about the Golden Globes. Plus, another beloved Lucasfilm franchise returns in the Nerd News. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr
