Join Megan and Jim in our special Christmas episode of Nerd Novice! We'll be talking about our favorite Christmas specials and movies, and we want you to be a part of the fun! Bring a beverage, wear a Christmas sweater, and chat with your favorite Nerd Novice hosts! Be sure to check out all of our awesome guests! Dave Clark: @atomicgeekdom Matt Spaulding: @2BGPod Meg McCave: @flashfanatics John G.: @shinercomics Dan Ternes: @dan_ternes Lisa Cates: @2_sing_all_day...
Dec 24, 2014•1 hr 9 min
Jim and Megan wrap up their Sherlock discussion, talk about upcoming nerdy movies, and nerd out over the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. Next time on Nerd Novice: The Nerd Novice Holiday Spectacular! We will be recording a live Google Hangout On Air this December 23, at 7:00 pm EST, to discuss our favorite Christmas specials and movies! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST EVER NERD NOVICE HOLIDAY PARTY! We'll be providing the link through our Facebook and Twitter (@NerdNovice) leading up to the event. W...
Dec 18, 2014•51 min
The long-awaited Sherlock episode is here! Seriously, you guys have been all up in our grills to talk about BBC's Sherlock. So keep your pants on, people. We got this. Next time on Nerd Novice: Sherlock, Season 2
Nov 24, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Jim and Megan wrap up their X-Files chapter with a discussion filled with plenty of Buffy references and singing. Also, Jim talks about how he likes to keep his “edge”. Next time on Nerd Novice: BBC Sherlock S1E1: “A Study in Pink”
Oct 23, 2014•47 min
SURPRISE! Nerd Novice is now Nerd Novice 2.0, complete with a video version of our podcast on our new YouTube channel! In this episode Jim and Megan discuss The X-Files movie (1998), Scully's face, and what sorts of new and interesting shows are on the TVs these days. Also some highly humorous things that you don't want to miss, including what we would do with a million dollars. Next time on Nerd Novice: The X-Files S07E22 “Requiem”, S08E01 “Within”, plus the series finale: “The Truth” parts I a...
Oct 02, 2014•59 min
Jim and Megan talk about X-Files and even get into a little alien conspiracy chat. Also, Megan wants to name her future son or maybe just her future male dog “Fox”, so no one steal it. Okay? Next week on Nerd Novice: “The X-Files” (1998) movie
Sep 13, 2014•54 min
Jim and Megan launch their discussion of “The X-Files” as part of the Nerd Novice detectives theme. The truth is out there, and it may be lurking in Scully's giant shoulder pads. Next time on Nerd Novice: Season 1, Episode 17 “E.B.E.”; Season 2, Episode 1 “Little Green Men”
Aug 22, 2014•50 min
Jim really dislikes Sheriff Amos. Megan really dislikes Grady Fletcher. Who is the biggest doofus in Cabot Cove? We explore this and our last few “Murder, She Wrote” philosophies in the 50th episode of Nerd Novice. Next time on Nerd Novice: “The X-Files” Season 1, Episodes 1 and 2
Aug 15, 2014•1 hr 8 min
Favorite things about Jessica Fletcher: No amount of debauchery phases her; she can weasel her way backstage of any soap opera production with no question; that whole matching tracksuit thing. Next time on Nerd Novice: “Murder, She Wrote” Season 3: Episodes 4, 13, and 19
Jul 28, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Megan really needs Jim to tell her that she will, indeed, grow up to be Jessica Fletcher. Being as snappy and classy as the “Murder, She Wrote” detective would really just be a dream. Next time on Nerd Novice: “Murder, She Wrote” - Season 2; Episodes 3, 11, and 21
Jun 22, 2014•47 min
Jim and Megan spend a little bit of time in this episode wrapping up Highlander, the TV series. They spend a lot of time, though, talking about another topic: Misogyny and gender inequality, especially as it relates to the “nerd culture”. Here's the article we were referring to: http://thebea.st/1gxJzX0 Next time on Nerd Novice: Kicking off our “Detectives” theme with “Murder, She Wrote”
May 30, 2014•1 hr 8 min
We are taking a break from Highlander to talk recent Star Wars news. Jim has a theory about the plot of Episode VII and Megan is hoping for a LOTR-SW-HP crossover with Gollum and Hagrid making appearances. Shiner Comics is mentioned: shinercomics.tumblr.com. Thank you, John G.!!!! Next time on Nerd Novice: Highlander season 4
May 02, 2014•39 min
What's this episode about? The third season of Highlander the series, but also Highlander the movie, Highlander that other movie, Highlander the one movie no one talks about... Megan's new segment “Who Wants to Date a Superhero?”… You know, things. Next time on Nerd Novice: Highlander (the Series), season 4
Apr 17, 2014•50 min
Spoilers abound, as always. Jim and Megan continue their Highlander series discussion by covering the beginning of season 2. Do they compare it to Buffy? Well, duh. Next time on Nerd Novice: Highlander season 3
Apr 05, 2014•49 min
At some point in their lives, everyone needs to have a French girlfriend and an immortal boyfriend. Discuss. Next week on Nerd Novice: Season 2 of Highlander: The Series
Mar 22, 2014•36 min
Megan and Jim launch their Immortals theme with a discussion on Highlander, and how awesome it would be to eat those Whopper Robin's Eggs eternally and never get diabetes. Next week on Nerd Novice: "Highlander" Season 1, Episode 1
Mar 06, 2014•51 min
J.K. Rowling better not become another George Lucas, that's all we have to say. Well, it's not all, but it's the main point you should get from this podcast about the final installment of Harry Potter. Next week on Nerd Novice: “Highlander” the movie
Feb 14, 2014•28 min
It's all downhill from here. Your podcast co-hosts discuss Harry Potter movies 5 and 6, The Order of the Phoenix & The Half-Blood Prince. Did you know Wizard Angst is surprisingly similar to Muggle Angst? Next week on Nerd Novice: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Parts 1 & 2)
Feb 02, 2014•38 min
Jim and Megan are back from their unintended hiatus with another episode about Harry Potter movies, this time specifically movies 3 and 4. What's different about these movies from 1 and 2? It can be summarized in two words: Hermione's Hair. Next week on Nerd Novice: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix / Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (and maybe a little Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in there too)
Jan 17, 2014•44 min
Today your podcasting nerds Jim and Megan discuss how everyone wishes they could live at Hogwarts. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets are both covered. We pretty much decided that if there was no magical aspect to the HP series, the Chamber of Secrets would just be an ordinary plumbing access panel behind a sink in a high school bathroom. Next week on Nerd Novice: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban / Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire...
Dec 18, 2013•59 min
After an update and a chat about Agents of M.E.H., Jim and Megan launch into a super nerdy-filled discussion about web development and hosting services. Also making websites in Notepad circa 1998. Is that nerdy enough for you? Next week on Nerd Novice: Harry Potter! We'll focus on the first two movies.
Dec 06, 2013•49 min
Megan hasn't seen Temple of Doom in forever, which Jim thinks is a testimony to its level of (non)popularity. Megan thinks it's probably because of the monkey brains. Your hosts also discuss the third Indiana Jones movie, The Last Crusade... and the other "last crusade" that is Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Next time on Nerd Novice: after a hiatus for our annual stuff-your-face-with-stuffing holiday, we will pick up with another Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. review. Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 21, 2013•57 min
Raise your hand if you didn't want to become an archaeologist after seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark. Jim and Megan discuss the fine movie (and other movies) about our favorite Professor Jones. Next week on Nerd Novice: the rest of the Indiana Jones movies (that matter)
Nov 15, 2013•49 min
This last episode of Josstoberfest features a discussion of the latest episodes of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. There are things that need discussing, don't you think? Put on your TV eyeballs and listen in on our little chat.
Nov 07, 2013•47 min
Josstoberfest continues with a lively chat about the beautiful, stands-on-its-own-two-feet film ‘Serenity’. Here's the real question: River Tam vs. Buffy Summers. Who wins? Next week on Nerd Novice: ‘Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’
Oct 24, 2013•45 min
Megan and Jim continue their discussion of Whedon's beloved-yet-short-lived space western, Firefly. Tweet us your Firefly opinions with #nerdfly to jump on the train of thought before Josstoberfest quickly ends! Next week on Nerd Novice: ‘Serenity’ (the movie)
Oct 18, 2013•56 min
You asked, we listened. As part of Josstoberfest, we're spending the next few weeks discussing ‘Firefly’ and ‘Serenity’. This episode is a bit about the characters and general thoughts on the series. Is Mal basically Han Solo? Yes. That is not a bad thing. Any thoughts from our Nerd fans? Tweet them to us with #nerdfly and we'll talk about them next episode. Next week on Nerd Novice: Episodes 8-14 of ‘Firefly’
Oct 11, 2013•1 hr 2 min
Jim and Megan discuss the brand new Marvel/Whedon television show, ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Make your predictions about who gets impaled suddenly now, folks. Speaking of impaling... Next Week on Nerd Novice: Whedon's ‘Firefly’, episodes 1-7
Oct 04, 2013•1 hr 16 min
If 1960s Khan is supposed to be 1990s Khan then why does he look nothing like 2013 Khan looking like 1990s Khan? Megan and Jim discuss this along with other important Star Trek related business. Next week on Nerd Novice: ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’
Sep 27, 2013•1 hr 10 min
The truth of the matter is, there is quite a bit of spontaneous out-of-tune singing in this episode. You name it, Jim and Megan sing about it. We also talk about Timothy Zahn's “The Last Command” for like a sec, but ya know... books... UGH. Next week on Nerd Novice (Whoops, we forgot to talk about that): “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan”
Sep 19, 2013•57 min
