#27 “Storybrooke Cheese”
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Aug 30, 2013•1 hr 6 min
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#26 “Let Me Tell You”
Jim and Megan discuss episodes 1-11 of a current television show, ‘Once Upon a Time’. Can they relate it to ‘Buffy’? Of course. Will they trash talk ‘Lost’? Perhaps. Did they give away some spoilers? Obviously. That's novicifying for you. Next week on Nerd Novice: ‘Once Upon a Time’, Season 1, Episodes 12-22
Aug 16, 2013•59 min
#25 “Jedi Acceptance Letter”
Jim and Megan talk Mara Jade, Jedi Muggles, and other Dark Force Rising related business. Also, Jim tells the tale of a young man who drank way too many Red Bull and Vodkas in Vegas. Next week on Nerd Novice: ‘Once Upon a Time’ season 1; episodes 1-11
Aug 07, 2013•1 hr
#24 “QC”
This entire episode is a sidebar. Jim and Megan discuss chortling, seafood, punctuation, breaking retail workers, how Standard Poodles are either aliens or Muppets, and other very important things. Next week on Nerd Novice: ‘Dark Force Rising’ by Timothy Zahn
Jul 24, 2013•1 hr 27 min
#23 “Stir Wars”
Megan is back from #eurorally2013 and her new goal in life is to have a badass tomb in death. Jim informs Megan and the listening audience about the Star Wars expanded universe, starting with the Zahn trilogy. What makes an “expanded universe” book or comic book part of the original canon? Good question. Let's discuss.
Jul 19, 2013•47 min
#22 “Ewok Village Playset”
Megan and Jim discuss Star Wars once again, continuing their Star Wars Month celebration with Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Megan wants a Speeder Bike, preferably with Ewok BFF included. If Jim had $250, he would totes buy the Ewok Lego playset. Next time on Nerd Novice: We'll be back in a few weeks after Megan returns from vacation, and will continue on our Star Wars theme as we discuss ‘Heir to the Empire’ by Timothy Zahn. Original Jabba Actor Marvel Comics Jabba Special Edition Sarlacc Mons...
Jun 27, 2013•1 hr 16 min
#21 “Tauntaun Tater Tots”
Star Wars Month continues with Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Jim thinks it would be super cozy to live on Hoth. Fireside droid service, anyone? Megan just likes the Walkers, poorly designed mechanics aside. Next week on Nerd Novice: Star Wars month carries on with Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
Jun 20, 2013•1 hr 11 min
#20 “Pew Pew”
Jim and Megan and Megan discuss Star Wars Episode IV. Yes, you read that right: Nerd Novice welcomes its first guest host, Megan #2, to the discussion. Welcome to Star Wars month, listeners. Next week on Nerd Novice: Star Wars Month continues with Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Jun 14, 2013•1 hr 41 min
#19 “Swirly Floof”
Jim and Megan venture into the Marvel universe with a.... lively discussion about superheroes and their merit, including “Marvels” by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross, and the Avengers film. Next week on Nerd Novice: Star Wars month commences! We discuss Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
Jun 08, 2013•1 hr 11 min
#18 “Toe Fuzzies”
Jim and Megan get pretty philosophical, folks. Childhood fears, 1980s movies, the word “inconceivable”, superheroes... We're very opinionated. That's probably why we have a podcast. Next week on Nerd Novice: Nerd Novice Book Club, featuring “Marvels” written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Alex Ross.
Jun 01, 2013•1 hr 37 min
#17 “Stop Thinking So Much”
Jim and Megan wrap up Battlestar Galactica by thinking too much about how the show thinks too much. Also they discuss just how disappointing a Blizzard in a cone really is. Next week on Nerd Novice: “The Princess Bride” and a little bit of “Iron Man 3”
May 24, 2013•1 hr 3 min
#16 “Star Trekaraoke”
Listen and watch along at home as Megan and Jim offer commentary on Star Trek (2009), directed by J.J. Abrams! Next Week on Nerd Novice: Battlestar Galactica season 4 “Someone to Watch Over Me”, “Islanded in a Stream of Stars”, and “Daybreak (Part 1, 2, 3)”
May 15, 2013•2 hr 8 min
#15 “The Jelly Shield”
Jim and Megan must be hungry. Mostly they talk about food (fish sticks, the perfect PB&J, and why York Peppermint Patties should be banned), but there's some Battlestar Galactica discussion in there too. Warning: Do not listen to this podcast on an empty stomach. Next week on Nerd Novice: Play-along-at-home Commentary on J.J. Abrams's 2009 “Star Trek”.
May 11, 2013•50 min
#14 “Fantastical”
A Game of Thrones is a book. We read it. We think we understand it enough to talk about it. As far as we know it's a fantasy novel... Right? We know it has some people, some of whom hate each other. Also there are some dragons and zombies. Most importantly the three B's of life are included; you'll have to listen to find out what those are. Next Week on Nerd Novice: Battlestar Galactica season 2 “Lay Down Your Burdens Parts 1 & 2” / season 3 “Exodus Parts 1 & 2”
May 03, 2013•1 hr 6 min
#13 “Stumbled in the Rubble”
Jim and Megan discuss season 2 of Battlestar Galactica, specifically the mid-season episodes with the appearance of Battlestar Pegasus. Our conclusion? Admiral Cain is an Admiral Pain. Also, we miss Buffy. The Tumblr post we discuss is: http://teacherthoughtbubble.tumblr.com/post/44085415327/when-im-teaching-a-unit-i-have-never-taught-before Next week on Nerd Novice: Nerd Novice Book Club, discussing “A Game of Thrones” by George R.R. Martin.
Apr 26, 2013•53 min
#12 “Casual Encounters with Battlestar”
One day, Jim and Megan spoke via the Sub-Space Communicator and talked about a lot of really ridiculous things before actually getting to a point. They invented a call-in phone line where you can have intimate yet casual conversations with any Cylon skinjob of your choice. Then they grossed themselves out discussing spider poop. Wait, what was this episode about? Something about space and mean, yet very attractive robots. Yeah, they talk about that stuff too. But really, the important question h...
Apr 18, 2013•1 hr 7 min
#11 “Diary of the Apocalypse”
Megan finds it a little nerve-wracking to watch such a serious take on human behavior during the apocalypse, and discovers that Jim has similar feelings. Your co-hosts discuss the reboot version of Battlestar Galactica, linking it to other topics such as the Walking Dead, politics, and Pop Tarts. OK so maybe the Pop Tarts aren't really related, we just like them. Next Week on Nerd Novice: Battlestar Galactica (2004): "33" / "Kobol's Last Gleaming Parts 1 & 2"
Apr 11, 2013•1 hr 10 min
#10 “Frakkin' Stinkers”
Saga of a Star Wars... I mean Saga of a Star World. Megan and Jim talk about the original Battlestar Galactica and they pretty much love it. Except for that silly robot dog. Next week on Nerd Novice: “Battlestar Galactica Miniseries Parts 1&2 (2004)”
Apr 04, 2013•1 hr 1 min
#09 “Hellmouth in Cleveland”
In this doubly fantastic episode, Jim and Megan sadly wrap up their discussions on Buffy and TNG. It's been a fun ride, folks. We wish we could talk about our favorite shows forever. Considered them slayed. Next week on Nerd Novice: ....Not book club. Because we're lazy and we are postponing it until next month. Instead, we'll be discussing 1978 Battlestar Galactica's first three episodes, "Saga of a Star World: Parts 1-3."
Mar 28, 2013•2 hr 1 min
#08 “The Dark Sayyid”
Amidst the gloomy depths of despair and a skyrocketing rage quotient, Megan and Jim discuss Buffy and TNG for the second-to-last time. Weather sucks. Life sucks. Crappy thermoses suck. Snowhio sucks. At least there's Sunnydale and Space. Next week on Nerd Novice: Buffy “Conversations With Dead People” / “Get it Done” / “End of Days” / “Chosen”; TNG “Dark Page” / “Lower Decks” / “All Good Things Parts 1 & 2”
Mar 21, 2013•1 hr 10 min
#07 “Groovalictacular”
Live/pre-recorded from the Space Attic, this episode of Nerd Novice follows season 5 episodes of TNG and Buffy. Jim definitely cried [man-tears] during “The Body”. Megan got to meet Spock, finally. Best of all, your hosts discuss the finer elements of watching paint dry. Next week on Nerd Novice: Buffy “Bargaining Part ” / “Once More, With Feeling” / “Two to Go” / “Grave”; TNG “Birthright Parts 1 & 2” / “Face of the Enemy” Clarification: The origin of Sela is actually revealed in the two-par...
Mar 14, 2013•1 hr 13 min
#06 “Naughty, Naughty Man”
In the first episode of our recurring Book Club series, Jim and Megan discuss pages 1-200 of A Game of Thrones, by George R.R. Martin. They come to the conclusion that George "Rail Road" Martin is a pretty naughty guy, and that reading books is way harder than watching television. Next Week on Nerd Novice: Buffy “No Place Like Home” / “The Body” / “The Weight of the World” / “The Gift”; TNG “Unification Parts 1 & 2” / “The Inner Light”
Mar 07, 2013•43 min
#05 “Murder, She Wrote”
Jim and Megan discuss season 4 episodes of Buffy and TNG. Megan decides, without knowing a single thing about the television show Castle, that it is basically a man-version of 'Murder, She Wrote'. Jim divulges his new idea to aid in becoming Internet famous: netflixselfies.tumblr.com. Next Week on Nerd Novice: 'A Game of Thrones' by George R.R. Martin, pages 1-200 DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE...
Feb 28, 2013
#04 “Faith, Hope and Foreheads”
Jim prefers his heroes not to be morally ambiguous, and is therefore not okay with Buffy skipping her makeup exams. Megan is tired of everyone always keeping their cool on the Enterprise, even when the Borg kidnap Captain Picard. Your hosts also announce what will be a new monthly segment on the podcast: Nerd Novice Book Club. Next week on Nerd Novice: Buffy “The Yoko Factor” / “Primeval” / “Restless”; TNG “Brothers” / “The Nth Degree” DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE...
Feb 21, 2013
#03 “Stake and Steak”
After revisiting the conflict coffee discussion, Jim and Megan dive into their Season 2 assignments for Buffy and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Did you ever notice Spike and Data are both pasty, pale non-humans? Next week on Nerd Novice: Buffy “Faith, Hope & Trick” / “Bad Girls” / “Consequences”; TNG “Yesterday's Enterprise” / “Best of Both Worlds parts 1 & 2” DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE...
Feb 14, 2013
#02 “Staking Your Rage”
Something has brought Jim’s rage quotient down from his usual average to an impressive 10,000 Rage Points, and that something rhymes with “Fluffy.” Megan theorizes about Capt. Picard and Dr. Beverly Crusher. Gollum makes an appearance. Next week on Nerd Novice: Buffy “What's My Line” and TNG “Measure of a Man” / “Q Who?” DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE
Feb 08, 2013•1 hr 3 min
#01 “Buffy the Star Trek Slayer”
In this episode, Jim and Megan introduce themselves and the concept of Nerd Novice. Jim makes his recommendations for which Star Trek series Megan should begin watching, while Megan outlines the history of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in order to better prepare Jim for his excursion into Sunnydale. DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE
Feb 08, 2013•41 min
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