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Nerdificent

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In Nerdificent comedians, Ify Nwadiwe and Dani Fernandez break down all that is nerdy. Whether you’ve spent years rolling dice in a friend’s basement or got hooked after seeing a comic book movie, they’ve got something for you. Each episode Dani and Ify deep dive into a nerdy subject or subculture and break down the history, culture, and future of it; all while making you laugh.
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Episodes

117: Thanks for the Memories

That's all folks! As Dani and Ify prepare to say goodbye, they get a few friends to help send them off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 04, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 117

116: Pixar

Sabina Graves returns to discuss the history of Pixar Animation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 20201 hr 6 min

115: Toonami

Dani and Ify discuss the history of Toonami. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 115

114: Death Note

Ify Nwadiwe talks to anime expert and Funimation Host Cheyenne Ewulu about the anime series Death Note. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 114

113: Ahsoka

Star Wars expert and return guest Riley J. Silverman joins Dani to discuss the known life of Ahsoka Tano. Footnotes: Why Ahsoka is the Best Jedi Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 07, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 113

112: Dōjinshi

Dani Fernandez is joined by Emma Fyfe and Chris Lamb, as they discuss the professional fan art that is dōjinshi. A form of fan-fiction, by young manga makers, these unlicensed mangas continue storylines, deepen, characters, and sex up some favorite ships from popular manga series. Once an underground industry, dōjinshi is now growing into a popular, legal, art and legitimizing creators across Japan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/liste...

Jun 30, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 112

111: Cartoon Network

This week Dani and Ify are joined by Jeff Trammell, Lead Writer of Craig of the Creek and voice of Cannonball, to discuss the history of Cartoon Network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 111

110: Queer Gaming Revisited

For Pride, Dani and Ify revisit their conversation on queer culture in gaming. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 20201 hr 10 min

109: Gunpla

Dani and Ify are back to their regular schedule exploring Gundam models throughout the ages with Cody Ziglar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 09, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 109

Mental Health May: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Mental Health May comes to a close with a deep dive into the science behind Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Footnotes: What is EDMR? EMDR Methods How EDMR is Being Adapted During the Lock Down Haley Williams on EDMR EDMR for Key Workers in UK EDMR in Grey's Anatomy Brain Spotting Loba from Apex Legends Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 26, 20201 hr 2 min

Mental Health May: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Mental Health May continues as Dani and Ify explore Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Footnotes: Mayo Clinic Harvard Medical National Library of Medicine Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 19, 202052 minEp. 110

Mental Health May: Somatic Therapy

Ify and Dani kick off Mental Health May, with therapist Karen Erlichman. Together, they take a look at the history and therapeutic practice of somatic therapy. Footnotes: Interview with Peter Levine Somatic Therapy Bessel Van Der Kolk Hakomi Method Monica LaSage TED Talk Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 12, 202053 min

Episode 108: Akira

Dani and Ify are joined by actor Erika Ishii as they breakdown Katsuhiro Otomo 's Akira. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 05, 20201 hr 5 min

Episode 107: The Last Dance

Dani and Ify are joined by sports nerd Mark Ellis, as they discuss the Bulls of the 1990s, and the GOAT, Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 20201 hr 4 min

Episode 106: Quarantine Question Session

We asked all of you to send us your burning questions for Dani and Ify, and you came through! It's a grab bag episode. Get in here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 202056 min

Episode 105: Quarantine Recommendations

Dani and Ify give their tv, film, and book recommendations for lock down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 202052 min

Episode 104: Black Canary

Dani and Ify are joined by Editor of The Mary Sue, Princess Weekes, to discuss the complex history of DC's Black Canary. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 07, 202047 minEp. 104

Episode 103: Batman

One again, our daring duo fight for good by staying in their individual caves to talk about one of the greatest to ever wear a cape and cowl. Nerdificent dives into Batman with special return guest, DC All Access' Hector Navarro. Join us, as we take a look at the legacy of Batman in popular culture. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 31, 20201 hr 6 min

Episode 102: Iron Man

Week one of the lock down has concluded in LA. Dani and Ify spent the week revisiting the best moments of Marvel's billionaire underdog, Tony Stark. Guest Coy Jandreau walks us through the connection to Walt Disney, Howard Hughes, and Tony's famous facial hair. Join us, as we escape our reality and embrace the nostalgia wave on this week's Nerdificent. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 24, 202047 min

Episode 101: Favorite Fandoms

With the pandemic in full effect and Ify out of town, Dani sits down with show producer, Joelle, to take a trip down memory lane. They revisit the horror movies, cartoons, and musicians who impacted their world view. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 202057 minEp. 101

Episode 100: Scary Movie

Dani and Ify celebrate their 100th episode with a special 20th anniversary look back at the Scary Movie franchise with guest, Rotten Tomatoes Film Critic, Chauncey K. Robinson. FOOT NOTES: Every Movie Spoofed in the Scary Movie Film Franchise - Adam K. Raymond Ebert's Review of Scary Movie - RogerEbert.com An Oral History of Scary Movie Shirley Li Leaving 'In Living Color' - Alan Carter 'Scary Movie' Opening Weekend Box Office Report - Rebecca Ascher-Walsh , Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

Mar 10, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 100

Episode 99: Nubia

As Black History Month draws to a close we are celebrating on Nerdificent by covering the first Black Female Superhero in DC Comics, Nubia! Dani and Ify are joined by Wonder Woman fanatic Tamara Brooks to discuss this DC Queen. Enjoy this last installment and look for the next theme right here on Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Tamara on Twitter Wrestling Friends on Twitter Diana's Amazon Sister Nubia Featured Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/li...

Mar 03, 202054 minEp. 99

Episode 98: Dwayne McDuffie

On this edition of Nerdificent Black History Month continues celebrating another storied creator, Dwayne McDuffie. Profoundly inspired by seeing himself reflected in the media as a hero for the very first time via the Black Panther, young Dwayne grew up to become a pioneer of diversity in both the mainstream comic book and animation industries, encouraging and creating widely inclusive, cultural variety with contemporary, non-stereotypical characters to represent the hero in ALL of us. Dani and ...

Feb 25, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 98

Episode 97: Static Shock

Warning! Electrified episode ahead! This week on Nerdificent Dani and Ify are joined by writer and illustrator Crystal Savage to discuss Milestone's own Static and the TV series Static Shock! From paperback beginnings to the multi-season TV show, learn a little more about this static superhero on this episode of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Crystal on Instagram The 15 Best Episodes of 'Static Shock' Static Shock - A Neglected Gem Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...

Feb 18, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 97

Episode 96: Milestone Comics

Welcome back to Nerdificent and Happy Black History Month! All throughout February we'll be celebrating Black companies, characters, and leaders in the Nerd World starting with Milestone Comics! Milestone Comics was a Black owned and created comic book company that sought to make comics that capture the complexities of Black life. Capturing all of those nuances, subtleties and complexities allowed an opportunity for young Black readers to see their lives reflected in super heroes. Dani and Ify a...

Feb 11, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 96

Episode 95: Star Wars - Lando

Welcome back to the finale of our series on Star Wars! Dani and Ify have spent weeks covering the many facets of Star Wars; this week we end with maybe the coolest character in the universe, Lando Calrissian. Dani and Ify are joined by 'Why We Love Star Wars' author Ken Napzok to discuss the handsome space cowboy. Whether you're Billy Dee all the way or have a little crush on Donald Glover, learn a little more about all of Lando on this week's episode of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Ken on Twitter Th...

Feb 04, 202054 minEp. 95

Episode 94: Star Wars - Fashion

Welcome back to another edition of Nerdificent and another chapter in our series on Star Wars! This week Dani and Ify are joined by Wendy Lee Szany and Teno Stark to discuss the iconic outfits, uniforms, and armor that decorate and protect the characters of the Star Wars universe. Learn about the legendary hands that crafted the instantly recognizable looks of this Space Western right here on Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Wendy on Twitter Teno on Twitter The Origin of the Darth Vader Look Learn more a...

Jan 28, 202053 minEp. 94

Episode 93: Star Wars - The Planets

Hello, and welcome back to our mini-series on Star Wars! The next stops on this Star Tour take us to the many planets that make up the setting of your favorite moments in Star Wars. Dani and Ify are joined by planet fanatics Anthony Carboni and Klee Wiggins to help decide where we’d all most like to settle down. All aboard from Bespin to Yavin, get ready for a light-speed journey through the planets of Star Wars on Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Anthony on Twitter Klee on Twitter Star Wars Planets, Ran...

Jan 21, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 93

Episode 92: Star Wars - The Force

Welcome back! It’s a whole new year and here at Nerdificent, we’re starting off by doing a multi-episode deep dive into all things Star Wars! Our journey begins with the force - that omnipresent power that allows the Jedi and Sith to stir drinks without using their hands, and Rey and Kylo to facetime without phones. Dani and Ify are joined by an expert panel of Ash Crossan, Catrina Dennis and Emma Fyffe to discuss this mystical ability. While the Jedi and Sith are the most powerful force wielder...

Jan 14, 202056 minEp. 92

Nerdificent Best of 2019 Part 2

The 2nd Chapter of the 'Best of 2019' Clip show! See you with a brand new episode next week! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 07, 202059 minEp. 91
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