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Nerd Nuptial

The Nerd Partywww.thenerdparty.com
Checkout two married nerds and their slant on all things geek.
Join The Girl and her husband, Tristan Riddell, as they delve deep into TV, Film, Nerd Culture, and everything in-between.
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Episodes

Episode 017 - Robin Hood Was Hot

Growing up with Disney! So many of us have grown up with animated Disney films and The Girl and Tristan are no different. On this week's episode they go through what it was like to see those clamshell cases on the shelf and which Disney films they loved as children. They also discuss the universal appeal of the Disney astethic and how it's grown since 1937. Which animated Disney films connected with you as a child?

May 30, 20161 hr 4 min

Episode 016 - Enterprising Young People

Star Trek Beyond! No matter how you feel about the new Star Trek movie or the JJ-Verse as a whole, it gets people talking. We are in full swing of the 50th anniversary of the Star Trek franchise and what better way to honor it than release a new movie?! Not to mention a brand new show starting production. In this episode, Tristan and The Girl analyze the new Star Trek Beyond trailer and the universe it's set in as a whole. What do you think of the new trailer?

May 23, 201656 min

Episode 015 - Divided We Fall

What We Don't Agree On It is absolutely crazy how many of you have submitted this topic. So many of you want to know what Tristan likes that The Girl does not and vice versa. We go down the list of television shows, movies, books, video games, and so much more on what we don't agree on. We also try to convert one another on air so tune in to find out on what. Plus, The Girl reveals her true feelings on Star Trek. What divides your household?

May 17, 201655 min

Episode 014 - He Killed My Martha

Captain America: Civil War Review is here! The Girl and Tristan actually went to the theater and saw Captain America: Civil War. As soon as they saw it, they rushed home and started to podcast about it. It's no secret that the Riddell household is a DC household but some of their viewpoints might surprise you. Listen to this week's latest Nerd Nuptial to find out if the hosts are #TeamCap, #TeamIronMan, or even #TeamBatman. Which side are you on?

May 09, 201654 min

Episode 013 - Break It's Legs

High Rise review and Dystopian Genre Dissection The Girl and Tristan watched Tom Hiddleston in High Rise over the weekend and boy do they have opinions about. Watching that movie got them thinking about Dystopian Fiction and the Post-Apocalyptic genre in general. Why are we drawn to disaster? Why is it so interesting to watch us fail? Tell us what you love about the genre in the comments.

May 02, 201644 min

Episode 012 - In Fincher We Trust

David Fincher Retrospective It was only a matter of time until Tristan and The Girl devoted an entire episode to Director David Fincher's work. Love him or hate him, he has a definite style and has had a huge impact on the industry. Join us in our complete retrospective of Fincher's films. What is your favorite Fincher film? Better yet, what is your ranking?

Apr 25, 20161 hr 12 min

Episode 011 - Scene of the Crime

Doctor Strange, Kimmy Schmidt, and the effect of movie Trailers The Girl and Tristan explore the all too familiar style and themes of Marvel’s Doctor Strange trailer and also talk about how fun it is to let the craziness of Kimmy Schmidt wash over you. They wrap up the show with a conversation of how movie trailers effect us and how we as nerds effect them in return. What are some of your favorite trailers?

Apr 18, 201649 min

Episode 010 - Start a Petition

Rogue One, Walking Dead, Nerd Rage, and Force Awakens! The Girl and Tristan cover a wide variety of topics this week. They open the show with The Walking Dead season finale, move on into the new Rogue One trailer, dabble in a little in Nerd Rage, and then tie it up with Force Awakens and the future of the franchise. Are you excited for Rogue One? How did you feel about the Walking Dead finale?

Apr 10, 201650 min

Episode 009 - Shawshankable

“Shawshanked” The condition of having been sucked in by a highly watchable movie while channel surfing or walking past a TV. Originally derived from The Shawshank Redemption. The Girl and Tristan discuss what movies they could watch over and over again. As well as what they think makes a movie “rewatchable.” They start the show with some Suicide Squad rumors. What movies do you get sucked into on a regular basis?

Apr 04, 201656 min

Episode 008 - Puff the Magic Kryptonite

Batman v Superman Review! Love it or hate it, this movie has got people talking. That is exactly what The Girl and Tristan are doing in this episode. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and so much more is discussed. Who liked it and who hated it? Find out this week. What did you think of DC’s latest?

Mar 27, 20161 hr 10 min

Episode 007 - Ripley Riddell

Favorite Franchises The Girl and Tristan discussed their favorite movies from their relationship last week and now they have moved onto franchises. Sequels, trilogies, quadrilogies, and more! All of types get discussed and why they mean so much to them. What are some of your favorite franchises?

Mar 21, 201649 min

Our First Podcast - Repost from The Nerd Party

Repost from The Nerd Party (now The Senate Floor) - Originally released on 1/26/16. The first podcast that Tristan and The Girl ever made together wasn’t with Nerd Nuptial. It was with The Nerd Party. Here they talk about their reactions to the first X-Files Revival episode “My Struggle.” Think of this as Nerd Nuptial’s first #ThrowbackThursday.

Mar 17, 201646 min

Episode 006 - Time Warp

Movies for Us Some people have “Our song,” Tristan and The Girl have “Our movie.” The nerdy couple jump in the Way Back Machine and discuss the origins of their relationship and how certain movies helped shape their experiences. Do you have a movie that’s just yours with your significant other?

Mar 14, 201645 min

Episode 005 - Fatal Wound

House of Cards Season 4 Review In this very SPOILER filled review, Tristan and The Girl tackle one of their favorite shows. The Netflix behemoth comes back in full force with some new characters as well as some familiar faces. Listen to what the nerdy couple had to say about it as they recorded live-to-tape the instant the credits rolled.What did you think of this latest season?

Mar 05, 201656 min

Episode 004 - Sharks Love Blood

House of Cards is coming! The Girl and Tristan love House of Cards and so should you. They discuss what they like from the previous three seasons and what they hope to see in season four. They open the show with Oscar reactions. What do you want to see in season 4?

Mar 02, 201652 min

Episode 003 - Oats are Expensive

Better Call Saul Season 2 is up and running! As you know, The Girl and Tristan are huge Breaking Bad fans and the spinoff show, Better Call Saul, is not a disappointment. Here they discuss the first two episodes.They start the show with joyous news about the Walking Dead. Spoilers ahead.Are you digging Better Call Saul so far?

Feb 25, 201643 min

Episode 002 - My Science

X-Files Wrap Up! The X-Files revival is over so The Girl and Tristan finish what they started. They discuss all six episodes with where they excelled and where they fell flat.They start off the show with discussing “The Deadpool” effect and how it could alter ratings for future superhero movies.What did you think of the X-Files revival?

Feb 25, 201659 min

Episode 001 - Axe to the Face

You asked for more and so we’re giving it to you. Join The Girl and her husband, Tristan Riddell, on the first ever spinoff of The Nerd Party. This week we discuss the latest episode of The Walking Dead “No Way Out.” Say “I do” to married nerd life.

Feb 17, 201639 min
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