Another media-filled year has come and gone, and the Nerds run down their favourite movies, TV shows, podcasts, books and music from 2019. They also touch on some of their least favourite. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Dec 26, 2019•48 min
'Tis the season to be shopping, and the Nerds reminisce about their favourite holiday TV advertisements that tried to sell all the hot toys and gifts of the year. Links to all of the relevant videos: Black Widow trailer: https://youtu.be/inPefFXGwPQ E.T. for Xfinity: https://youtu.be/Pdgk3ERKdug Hershey's Kisses for Christmas: https://youtu.be/4HtSLF4vlrk Give like Santa, Save like Scrooge: https://youtu.be/djEiA-B3ApE 1982 Christmas commericals: https://youtu.be/vG_rjt2iZrY Ronald McDonald, fig...
Dec 05, 2019•49 min
Another year means another round of layoffs across Canadian media outlets. Does this mean the death of local journalism? Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Nov 21, 2019•36 min
The Nerds check in with the current slate of HBO shows: Watchmen, Silicon Valley, Catherine the Great and His Dark Materials. They answer the question, "how well is HBO doing in a post-GoT world?" Also: "is the Tim Hortons Hot Dog Sandwich worth the price of admission?" Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Nov 08, 2019•50 min
It's a movie-centred discussion on the podcast this week: Dr. Doolittle has his license revoked, El Camino was... just okay, Bob Odenkirk stops traffic in Winnipeg, and Kenton soldiers on through his Amazon Prime binge. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Oct 18, 2019•50 min
Dan & Kenton are slumming it this week, talking about the lowly U.S. TV Networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX & CW) and their new Fall 2019 offerings. They also observe O.J. Verdict Day, discuss Devon Sawa, and marvel at the new Microsoft gadgets. (Not really the last one, but alliteration is fun!) 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, 2019•48 min
Dan and Kenton review some examples of current election campaign advertising for the Manitoba Provincial Election. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur
Sep 06, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Kenton is looking to pare down his cable subscription, so Dan helps him take a look at which channel packages are worth keeping, and what's not. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Aug 22, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Chris Schiffmann joins Dan and Kenton for some delicious beer & wings at Brazen Hall Kitchen and Brewery . The trio discuss all the news and trailers dropped at this year's San Diego Comic Con. 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, 2019•46 min
The Nerds reunite for a mid-summer check in on what media they've been consuming over the last few weeks. 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, 2019•53 min
Dan & Kenton talk about the movies, TV shows and other media they're looking forward to consuming over the summer break. In the Nerd News it's all about a killer doll and Kiefer Sutherland. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
Jun 16, 2019•55 min
Dan and Kenton discuss a dragon-less HBO now that Game of Thrones is over. Is the top tier of cable programming still worth shelling out for? Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
May 31, 2019•55 min
The Nerds welcome back resident GoT nerd Sarah Khan to discuss the epic HBO series' final season and to make predictions about Sunday's finale. It's basically a therapy session for fans who are not happy with the way things are going so far. Spoilers, obviously. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur...
May 18, 2019•50 min
The Nerds break down Monday's big Apple Event: what does the California fruit company have in store for us now? 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, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Where does Captain Marvel rank in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Dan breaks down the latest MCU feature. Plus, Apple's got a brand new streaming service and we may be over Blue Will Smith. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur twitter.com/nerds_podcast...
Mar 14, 2019•57 min
It's time for the Nerds' annual tradition of ripping on the Super Bowl game, criticizing the halftime show, and liking a few of the "Big Game" advertisements. Mostly hating them though. Support the show! https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: https://twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur https://twitter.com/kentonlarsen https://twitter.com/nerds_podcast...
Feb 05, 2019•50 min
Dan talks about his experience running a podcasting workshop for small businesses with Under the Influence host Terry O'Reilly. Support the show! https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur twitter.com/nerds_podcast...
Jan 30, 2019•48 min
Kenton & Dan react to the 2019 Academy Award Nominations. Who deserves it? Who got snubbed? Who cares about all this, anyway? Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur twitter.com/nerds_podcast...
Jan 22, 2019•55 min
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time to look back on 2018 and rate our favourite TV shows, movies, books, podcasts, video games and music from that last 12 months. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur twitter.com/kentonlarsen medianerdspodcast.com
Dec 15, 2018•56 min
"Master of characters" Alec Baldwin wows Kenton at the Concert Hall, Daredevil is done, Nintendo is nice, and the Nerds get sponsored by their podcasting platform. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: http://bit.ly/2E1BFGC Follow the Nerds on Twitter: https://twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur https://twitter.com/kentonlarsen http://medianerdspodcast.com
Dec 01, 2018•46 min
The Nerds reflect on losing Stan Lee, Douglas Rain, and a social media platform they can trust with their personal information.
Nov 16, 2018•55 min
Dan's been watching horror movies all month, and he breaks down the best and worst of them with Kenton. See Dan's full list of the horror films he's watched in Instagram or Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur https://twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur And let us know your favourite horror films!
Oct 27, 2018•51 min
What are the most annoying phrases in media? Dan & Kenton get into their most hated Tweets ands posts. Dan also gets into trouble on Twitter and begins his #31daysofhorror challenge.
Oct 06, 2018•47 min
Dan & Kenton talk about the coming weeks’ new and returning TV shows. It’s The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of television! In the Nerd News, Apple reveals their new iPhones and Conan celebrates 25 years in late night.
Oct 06, 2018•54 min
The Nerds celebrate coming back to school by discussing the movies and TV shows they watched, books they read, and podcasts they listened to over the summer break. This episode is sponsored by the Manitoba Podcast Festival, happening September 30, 2018 at the Park Theatre. For tickets & info, go to https://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest/
Oct 06, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Chris Schiffmann joins Kenton and Dan at Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery to talk all things Comic Con: which trailers they’re excited about, which fell flat, and what was missing overall from San Diego. Check out Brazen Hall for great food and beer: http://brazenhall.ca Follow Chris Schiffmann on social: https://www.instagram.com/cshifty/ https://twitter.com/cshifty
Oct 06, 2018•55 min
Chris Schiffmann returns to the podcast to discuss the recent Emmy nominations and television programming in general.
Oct 06, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 1