The Nerds help out with your last-minute holiday gift ideas for the nerds in your life... or talk about things they wish they were getting this year! Plus a tangent bonus watchlist from your favorite nerds. Rob explains why he's the cool uncle and Analese fell down a trendy rabbit hole. OTHER NERDY TOPICS: RN World Newsletter, AI/no AI, support your local shops, Dragon Prince, L Word Generation Q, Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, SiriusXM Fleetwood Mac channel tribute to Christine McVie, movie nights,...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Follow along with the nerds and special guest Stacy "I invented post-its" Burcham as they talk about the 1997 film, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion . Cult classics from the 1990s and possibly your next cosplay costumes abound in this week's episode. Rob wasn't supposed to be here today and Analese actually read stuff about the topic before recording the episode. *SPOILERS* for those that have not watched the film. OTHER NERDY TOPICS: Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, Garofalo vs Garoppalo,...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 25
The browncoats are here, and we are talking about another classic from Joss Whedon - Firefly (including the accompanying film, Serenity ). The nerds also welcome two Firefly experts - special guests Sean Lewis and Juliana Massie. Rob's love of westerns takes center stage and Analese is brand new to the entire world of gorram space westerns. *SPOILERS* for those that have not watched the show or film. OTHER NERDY TOPICS: Marvel SNAP, Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, Metro Comics big retirement part...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 24
It's a bird... it's a plane... it's a podcast! The nerds get cozy with the man of steel: the one and only alien from another planet who gets weird with stones and rocks. Rob digs the dad versions of superheroes and Analese still has a crush on Dean Cain. OTHER NERDY TOPICS: (more) Really Useful Boxes, Marvel SNAP, Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, mini painting, video games, solo play games, comic books, video games based off comic books and comic books based of video games. @NerdBestFriends is our...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 23
It's totally RAD and totally 90s up in this season! The nerds talk about the nerdiest MOVIES they watched in the decade of pleats, doc martins, and hypercolor shirts. Rob loves 90s comedies by SNL actors, Analese gets jiggy with Shakespeare adaptations, and the BOTH quote Billy Madison waaaay too much. OTHER NERDY TOPICS: legendary sportscasters, Really Useful Boxes, cryotherapy, things we forgot to put on the list, Geek History podcast (but does it compare to Drunk History???), dice towers, byg...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 22
It's totally RAD and totally 90s up in this season! The nerds talk about the nerdiest TV shows they watched in the decade of pleats, doc martins, and hypercolor shirts. Rob is all about multiple super animated series and Analese claims she got most of her humor from 90s skit shows. OTHER NERDY TOPICS: building a 3d printer, (still) mini painting, best friend cheerleaders, Hoopla, local libraries (go get you a card), Back to the Future game, Funko Games, best friends as cheerleaders. @NerdBestFri...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Season 2, electric boogaloo, continues... the nerds are into tabletop games and these are their top 5 picks... for now, at least. Analese won't shut up about Return to Dark Tower and Rob goes on another nerd quest for Hero Quest. OTHER NERDY TOPICS: 3d printing, game tiles, (still) mini painting, nerd rating games, Board Game Geek, TANGENT!, D&D comic books. @NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! VISIT OUR WEBSITE --- Support this p...
Sep 28, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 20
It's season two, electric boogaloo, too hot to handle to cold to hold... the nerds are back and talking about painting miniatures for gaming and hobby. Rob drops some knowledge and tips while Analese drops paint all over her table. OTHER NERDY TOPICS: citadel vs army painter, Back to the Future, Hollywood Bowl, new DnD updates, YouTube learning, Stranger Things, Robert Englund, Rob's Recommendations. @NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us toda...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 19
It's the second summer check-in, second summer bonus episode, even more summer nerdin' galore! **NOTE: this episode was recorded late July, 2022** NERDY TOPICS: San Diego Comic Con, nerd travels, nerd rage, the D&D Movie, future Marvel, Return to Dark Tower, Stranger Things, Free RPG Day, Marvel United and other table top board games, Citadel new contrast paints, mini painting, pinball! Like, share, subscribe, give us that 5-star rating! Join in on the conversation @nerdbestfriends on Instag...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 18
It's a summer check-in, summer bonus episode, summer nerdin' galore! **NOTE: this episode was recorded late June, 2022** NERDY TOPICS: nerdy misadventures, gaming nerd schedules, supply chain amitrie, kickstarter updates, free comic book day, mini painting, delicious chicken, Disney+, Stranger Things, traveling, comics, summer stories! Join in on the conversation @nerdbestfriends on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, or email us at podcast@nerdbestfriends.com, or find us on our YouTube Channel. L...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 17
The Nerds talk about their favorite moments from season 1! Check out our new website www.nerdbestfriends.com !! OTHER NERDY TOPICS: Podcast funding, traveling with beer, craft beer of the episode, nerd travel plans, catching Rob when he's not a grumpy old man, miniature painting, one of the most horrible games to ever play (can you guess which one?), Return to Dark Tower. Join in on the conversation @nerdbestfriends on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, or email us at podcast@nerdbestfriends.com,...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 16
What are the nerds currently watching, reading, listening to, playing, painting, or planning? You know you want to know, and you know you want to join in on the conversation. Check out our new website www.nerdbestfriends.com !! OTHER NERDY TOPICS: ALL the nerdy topics are in this episode, just listen already! Oh yeah, craft beer of the episode, school trips, spring break, nerd organizing, solo game playing, 3D printing. Join in on the conversation @nerdbestfriends on Instagram, Twitter, and Face...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The return of Andrew! The nerds discuss role playing games (aka RPGs) that are not Dungeons & Dragons, and offer some of their favorite non-D&D games. OTHER NERDY THINGS: painting minis, musical theatre, making your own lightsaber, craft beer of the episode, bad puns, Return to Dark Tower, conducting honor bands. Check out our new website: www.nerdbestfriends.com and Listen, Follow, Subscribe, Share, give us that 5-star rating!! Join the conversation! Instagram: @Nerd Best Friends Facebo...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 14
NERDS! The Nerd Best Friends are SO NERDY that they needed more time for Episode 14. Check out this One Shot with a short update by Analese, and come back in two weeks for our next full episode. Time to catch up on that playlist, past episodes, and watch lists. Like, share, follow, subscribe... and give us that 5-start rating! Until next time, NERDS! Check out our website! Message us on instagram, Facebook, or twitter: @nerdbestfriends Drop us a line: podcast@nerdbestfriends.com --- Support this...
Mar 09, 2022•13 min
Nerds like comics, and the Nerd Best Friends are no exception. It's part 2 as the Nerds talk about their favorite comics that are not superheroes, from funny to serious to historical. *NOTE* Adult content described for some of the comic book choices. OTHER NERDY THINGS: really useful boxes, band nerds, cosplay for middle school beginners, craft beer of the episode, backing kickstarters with your best friend, solo table top gaming, the supply chain am I right? Check out our new website: www.nerdb...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Nerds like comics, and the Nerd Best Friends are no exception. Nerd out as Analese and Rob talk about their favorite comics that are not superheroes, from funny to serious to historical. Oh! And it's so nerdy, it's a 2-parter! *NOTE* Adult content described for some of the comic book choices. OTHER NERDY THINGS: board game app, craft beer of the week, dog's first birthday, reboots, miniature painting, the wide world of sharing. Check out our new website: www.nerdbestfriends.com and Listen, Follo...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The Nerd Best Friends get a lot of things wrong but are still oh so right over craft beer! Some of our favorite types, why we like craft beer, and the brewery experiences we enjoy are some of the topics... so hop on in and nerd out with us! OTHER NERDY THINGS: local breweries, deck builder games, traveling during the pandemic, passion projects, the correlation between punny beer names and hoppy-ness of the beer. Check out our new website: www.nerdbestfriends.com and Listen, Follow, Subscribe, Sh...
Jan 26, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Happy new year, nerds! We hope you are healthy, happy, and had great time with family and friends over the holidays. The nerds are back, and in this episode are taking a gamified twist to the New Years resolution! Rob rants about seltzers and Analese announces nerdy beginnings of a new calendar year. OTHER NERDY THINGS: Trello (don't groan), goals, Kona Brewing, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby , West Side Story , board games, game rooms, D&D, what nerds do in Las Vegas stays in t...
Jan 12, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The nerds talk about Analese's winter travels to Los Angeles for NERDVERSE destinations, including Harry Potter world at Universal Studios and a pop-up shop for Netflix's Stranger Things. One Shots are short episodes with nothing more than the Nerd Best Friends nerding out about something in the NERDVERSE. Have a little nerd-time snack and subscribe for more content! Other nerdy things: Butterbeer, Ghostbusters, 80s myths, pop up shops, LA travel tips, iconic nerd scenes Join the conversation! L...
Dec 29, 2021•22 min
The Nerd Best Friends complete their way-too-long conversation about Buffy the Vampire Slayer and discuss hidden jokes, surprises, easter eggs, tidbits, and recalls throughout the TV series. One Shots are short episodes with nothing more than the Nerd Best Friends nerding out about something in the NERDVERSE. Have a little nerd-time snack and subscribe for more content! Other nerdy things: Slayerfest '98, Star Trek, D&D, 5x5, bunnies and frogs Join the conversation! Listen, Follow, Subscribe...
Dec 22, 2021•12 min
Rob shares a holiday message on spreading nerd joy and nerds celebrating nerds - as evidenced between two superheroes. One Shots are short episodes with nothing more than the Nerd Best Friends nerding out about something in the NERDVERSE. Have a little nerd-time snack and subscribe for more content! Other nerdy things: Happy and healthy holidays, nerds! Join the conversation! Listen, Follow, Subscribe, Share, give us that 5-star rating!! Instagram: @Nerd Best Friends Facebook: Nerd Best Friends ...
Dec 15, 2021•4 min
Rob and Analese ponder the anticipation for the arrival of the long-awaited Kickstarter game - Return to Dark Tower! One Shots are short episodes with nothing more than the Nerd Best Friends nerding out about something in the NERDVERSE. Have a little nerd-time snack and subscribe for more content! Other nerdy things: Hasbro is has-been, Hero's Quest, painting miniatures 101, Kickstarter, Return to Dark Tower Join the conversation! Listen, Follow, Subscribe, Share, give us that 5-star rating!! In...
Dec 07, 2021•13 min
The Nerd Best Friends talk about all things BUFFY: favorite episodes and villains, plus general likes/dislikes about the groundbreaking show. This is the last episode before mid-season winter break, but stay subscribed to check out our soon-to-be-released One Shots! SPOILERS ALERT! Listen at your own risk - the nerds talk about the show in depth! *CW/TW* The hosts mention heavier themes of the show including death, suicide, assault, and the problematic emerging truth about the culture of Joss Wh...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Analese and Rob discuss all things Batman, including some "best" categories - origins, villains, sidekicks, complete story, and more! Other Nerdy things: craft beer of the episode, dnd, 3d printing, Batman can be a D***, comic books, Condiment King. Join the conversation! Listen, Follow, Subscribe, Share, give us that 5-star rating!! Instagram: @NerdBestFriends Facebook: Nerd Best Friends Twitter: @NerdBestFriends podcast@nerdbestfriends.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Nerd Best Friends welcome two experts to the world of cons and conventions to talk about the multi-nerdverse and tips for attending mass nerd events. Andrea Avila and Tamara Brooks tell us all about experiences like the "murder hotel" and stabbings in line at San Diego Comic Con. Join the conversation! Instagram: @NerdBestFriends Facebook: Nerd Best Friends Twitter: @NerdBestFriends podcast@nerdbestfriends.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 05, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The Nerd Best Friends welcome former high school bandmate and author of The Wisdom of Guncles , Michael Dumlao, to talk about intersectionality of the "nerd" and the LGBTQ+ community, comic book community, cons community, and how guncles are paving a new path towards greater acceptance of all people. Join the conversation! Instagram: @NerdBestFriends Facebook: Nerd Best Friends Twitter: @NerdBestFriends podcast@nerdbestfriends.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Analese and Rob introduce our first guest - Rob's son, Andrew! Andrew brings to NBF some noticed similarities between two movies, thought out loud, "hey, I've seen this before!" and brings the parallels to our podcast. So what's up with The Matrix and The Lego Movie? Join the conversation! Instagram: @NerdBestFriends Facebook: Nerd Best Friends Twitter: @NerdBestFriends podcast@nerdbestfriends.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 06, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Analese and Rob explore Rob's nerding out on backing projects... Oh, and the short history and impact Kickstarter has had on the gaming industry, plus the benefits for us nerds! And introducing a new feature of the podcast: Craft Beer of the episode! Join the conversation! Instagram: @NerdBestFriends Facebook: Nerd Best Friends Twitter: @NerdBestFriends podcast@nerdbestfriends.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 22, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We all know nerds can talk about their favorite nerd things... so here is Analese and Rob and the other half of the nerdiest shows and movies from the 1980s. Join the conversation! Instagram: @NerdBestFriends Twitter: @NerdBestFriends Facebook: Nerd Best Friends podcast@nerdbestfriends.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 08, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Introducing Analese and Rob, the Nerd Best Friends. Join us for our first episode on all things nerd! New episodes every two weeks! Join the conversation! Instagram: @NerdBestFriends Twitter: @NerdBestFriends Facebook: Nerd Best Friends podcast@nerdbestfriends.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1
