From the pages of Nerdy Show – it’s Nerdy Show Book Club! In these literary episodes, we share the books we’re currently reading, do dramatic readings from the best and worst nerd literature, talk with notable geek authors, and discuss a book we’ve read along with the community.It’s been an eon since Nerdy Show Book Club last convened and we’re backed up with awesome books to talk about! We’re rekindling the Book Club flame – not just as a returning segment of Nerdy Show, but as its own standalo...
Aug 02, 2015•47 min
If you're exhausted with supposedly "sci-fi" summer blockbusters coming up short, you're not the only one. Introducing FutureDude an entertainment company dedicated to better living through science.Cap and Jessica caught up with FutureDude mastermind, Jeffrey Morris, at San Diego Comic Con celebrating a year of exciting projects. They're conquering every medium with hard sci-fi stories: film, animation, comics, and beyond. From the dimension-hopping Parallel Man, to the undersea survival tale, O...
Jul 25, 2015•26 min
Do not adjust your TV! Particularly because you’re listening to a podcast and not actually watching anything you silly-billy. Cap is on a whirlwind tour around the country, and you know what that means…HE’S LEFT THE STUDIO UNATTENDED!!The Stream Team has seized the opportunity to take control of Nerdy Show’s airwaves. Who is the Stream Team you ask? Join Stevo and David of Friday Night Fanfiction, Nerdy Show Community Manager Trench and Nerdy Show’s Drawfriend Tony as they take a break from thei...
Jul 17, 2015•1 hr
Coming to you live from San Diego Comic Con it's... not an episode about San Diego Comic Con - but it is about comics.While Nerdy Show hosts Cap and Jessica do recount some of their adventures during the biggest week in pop culture, the main event comes from last month's iteration of the best convention exclusively for comic books: HeroesCon. Cap sat down with artist/writer Skottie Young - the brains behind the Lil' Marvel Universe and all those totally adorable baby portraits of your favorite c...
Jul 11, 2015•45 min
There's no denying that Doctor Who has completely regenerated itself. What was once a quirky, low budget British sci-fi, has become a big budget global phenomena. 50 years after its humble beginnings, the time traveling Doctor and his cadre of companions have captured the hearts of nerd and mainstream audiences alike. But it's not all love for the gallant Gallifreyan, The Doctor's got his share of detractors - some of them in Nerdy Show!In this listener-requested episode, resident Nerdy Show Who...
Jun 28, 2015•1 hr 16 min
Nerdy Show returns to E3! The console's battle for living room dominance rages on, and this year everyone's a winner! It's truly the best E3 ever with more amazing and truly unique games than we can handle!We've been publishing articles all week long, but there's plenty more we haven't had a chance to share. Join Cap and Brandon for a manic distillation of their E3 experience - from the press conferences to the show floor, from the biggest games to the indies, from the day-long lines to closed d...
Jun 16, 2015•54 min
Summer is here. But with the warm weather and carefree vibe has also come... event pandemonium! So join us for a very short, very informative Nerdy Show bulletin as Cap and Brandon brief you on all the summertime goings on and conventions where you'll find us.You can get the full dates, info, etc. below, but tune in for fun conversation and even more juicy details about what's to come. If you think you'll find yourself at any of these events - let us know and we can stage a meet up!For links and...
Jun 14, 2015•24 min
We're not timid to admit we have a love/hate relationship with DC Comics. From the spotty comics quality after the company-wide reset of continuity, to the post-Nolan films, it's fuel to send a fan fuming over mistreated characters and missed opportunities. But on TV... on TV DC reigns supreme.Beginning with Arrow and spinning out to the upcoming Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl, the modern era of live action DC shows bring superheroics to the small screen like no other (at least most of the ti...
Jun 06, 2015•1 hr 3 min
Jurassic World is out in just a couple weeks. While many are in heated debate over whether that film is going to be pure cinema fun or another prehistoric nightmare, there's one thing we can't deny: the original Jurassic Park was a paradigm shift in the world of film making.The impact of computer generated images on the film industry has obviously been monumental - especially for nerd genres like sci-fi and fantasy. The impossible can come to life! But, despite the words of famed mathematician D...
May 31, 2015•26 min
Let's get ready to rrrrrrrumble! For the first time ever - Nerdy Show is taking on professional wrestling, and we're doing in a big way.In this listener-requested heavyweight championship Cap, Brandon, and Derpy Show's Chan are going up against wrestling legend Brian Knobbs of The Nasty Boys. The mythology of pro wrestling runs deep and the superheroics of the ring have become the stuff of legend. For many, this is the lone battlefield on which nerds and sports meet. The Nerdy Show crew discuss ...
May 24, 2015•48 min
Put on your safety glasses, 'cause Nerdy Show is soldering up some science and technology!This is a Microsode 2-pack! Microsodes are where fans choose the topics we discuss, and this is two of them mashed together. Cap and our resident sci-tech experts Jessica and Jon team up with hosts from across The Nerdy Show Network to provide expert infotainment.First up, Trench88 wants to know about cybernetics - and it turns out most of us don't really know what the word means. Brandon, along with a spec...
May 17, 2015•42 min
THE LIGHTNING DOGS RETURN!The Lightning Dogs are everything we ever loved about sci-fi animation. Tune in as we brainstorm our 80s-inspired, post apocalyptic, action figure-ready, cartoon universe!This episode brings our two part Lightning Dogs adventure to a close... and that's not all! We embarked on this grand experiment two years ago; taking a crazy, nostalgic notion to epic extremes. Now, the first leg of The Lightning Dogs' conceptual journey comes to an end. But before we announce what co...
May 10, 2015•1 hr 1 min
THE LIGHTNING DOGS RETURN!Once again Nerdy Show returns to The Wasteland - a desolate future portrait of Earth where humanity is gone and the mutants that remain are lorded over by the villainous Glampire. The only righteous force left to tame the human world gone awry is the evolution of man's best friend - The Lightning Dogs! These canine commandos' shred through the desolate terrain on makeshift hotrods looking for answers in a world gone mad. We conceived Lightning Dogs by accident during an...
May 01, 2015•1 hr 20 min
State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”......Though for once we're looking in the right place - We're on site at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim!The Star Wars universe is poised to erupt in a fervor not seen since the series' debut. This weekend alone we've seen Han and Chewie return to the screen, Rebels season 2 bridge the gap between the Clone Wars and the Rebellion, Star Wars Battlefront return gamers to the frontlines, and ...
Apr 19, 2015•1 hr 58 min
In the world of dramatic television animation there's few creators as revered as Greg Weisman. Chances are good you know his work: Gargoyles, Young Justice, Star Wars Rebels, or perhaps you hung out with us last year for the Greg Weismanathon when we watched over 8 hours of Weisman-penned cartoons. Enter: Rain of the Ghosts - a creator-owned project, and a startling new world that need your help if it's to come to life.Rain of the Ghosts is a novel series following the paranormal adventures of R...
Apr 09, 2015•48 min
Usually when people discuss alternate timelines it involves sweeping events in our planet's history. What if the Axis won World War 2? What if the Inca had lightning guns? But not Nerdy Show, at least not this time! No, in this episode we devote our parallel world perusing to unreleased pop culture projects: amazing films, games, and comic books that were developed but remain incomplete to this day.Join Cap, Doug, Josh, La Valle, and Tony as we lament unmade movies from some of our favorite dire...
Apr 05, 2015•38 min
Here on Nerdy Show, we give love to creators all the time. After all, talented writers, directors, artists, etc. are what make our pop culture world go 'round. But on this episode of Nerdy Show, we're going a step further and celebrating those special creators who've found their creative soul mates: writing duos.Perfectly paired partnerships truly do yield fantastic things. We consider the creators behind our favorite books (comics and text) as well as the bold duos behind films, TV, and music t...
Mar 29, 2015•35 min
Embark with Nerdy Show on a perilous gastronomical journey! We're going on a Food Crawl - a hallowed mission undertaken by a brave few to eat at as many restaurants in a single outing as possible. No pit stops, no detours, just non-stop gnoshing. Join Cap, Colin, Brandon, and Denika for a Magical Mystery tour through the best local Orlando restaurants. You're along for the ride as we nerd out about food (and plenty else) while cruisin' through the mean streets of O-Town. Pizza? You betcha. Excit...
Mar 20, 2015•1 hr 33 min
State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.We're only 9 months away from the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and, like a great engine of war, the rumor mill is churning! The printing presses are churning too - because we're witnessing the first signs of a transmedia blitz that's ushering in the new age of Star Wars; comics, novels, and more branded as "The Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens".Join Cap, Dou...
Mar 14, 2015•1 hr 19 min
What happens when you mash up both Short Circuit films, Robocop, and South African rap group Die Antwoord? We're about to find out!Enter CHAPPiE: an unusual piece of pop culture fusion from District 9 director Neill Blomkamp. It's about a police robot-turned cute, sentient robo-pal growing up on the mean streets of Johannesburg - at least in short. The film has a lot going on - so join Cap, Brandon, and Denika for our CHAPPiE review and find out if this feature can handle the server load.But fir...
Mar 07, 2015•1 hr 1 min
Welcome, cats and kittens, to a Nerdy Show Microsode!In this episode we gather under the light of a Jellicle moon to put on an impromptu "Naming of Cats". But we're not naming any old whiskered so-and-sos, no! We're sharing our favorite felines in all of fiction - the most profound pusses in pop culture. From the many faces of Puss in Boots to the hepest 21st century cats.Hear Cap, Tony, Chan, Denika, and Brandon caterwaul over distinguished kitties from mythology, literature, comics, video game...
Feb 28, 2015•32 min
Long, long ago... In an age of peril and wonder called the 1970s... an obtuse horror was birthed from the sullen loins of the sci-fi/ fantasy community... A horror called... "The Eye of Argon"!Join hosts from across The Nerdy Show Network around a roaring winter fire as they drink a toast to one of the most celebrated monstrosities in nerd literature.Since its first publishing in 1970, Jim Theis' "The Eye of Argon" has delighted and disgusted audiences. The short story is classic fanfic gone wro...
Feb 22, 2015•1 hr 15 min
We've been saying it for years, but now it's truer than ever: Augmented Reality is coming. Not much longer now and the synthesis between the digital and virtual world will be complete.Microsoft recently unveiled the HoloLens, a headset device that boast every AR fantasy and promises to revolutionize heads-up interfaces. We're calling it: this is the sign. Google Glass was but a prelude - the war to put things on, over, and in our faces is on. The new smartphone lives on your face.Join Cap, Jon, ...
Feb 15, 2015•48 min
Fresh from the sewers! This episode is dedicated to the wildest creations to spill forth from the realm of science fantasy: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their incomparable supporting cast of mutants, misfits, and Mutanimals.The Ninja Turtles has captured the minds of three generations of fans and counting. Whether you grew up on the classic black and white comics, the '87 animated series, TMNT Adventures, the '03 animated revival, or have just joined up with the current generation of Nic...
Feb 07, 2015•1 hr 23 min
This one goes out to the technophiles living in the midst of urban decay; subsisting solely on soylent and jacked wi-fi - the coolest literary wastrels of the 20th century: the cyberpunks.Join high-tech lowlifes Cap, Jess, Jon, Brandon, and Denika as we get lost in the neon-lit dystopia of favorite sci-fi subgenres. We examine cyberpunk's origins in the techno-future of the 80s, how our present reality reflects the sci-fi fears of the era, and how, though the movement was pronounced dead, it con...
Feb 01, 2015•28 min
Welcome Nerdy Show listener. There are zero days remaining.We hope you're prepared for twisted conspiracies and apocalyptic prophesies, because The X-Files', cult classic sister show, Millennium, is back!Y2K may have been 15 years ago, but the war for the souls of mankind isn't over. The series has been resurrected in comic form at IDW and Lance Henriksen's iconic character Frank Black is stepping from the pages of X-Files Season 10 into an all-new miniseries. To make the occasion, we're joined ...
Jan 25, 2015•1 hr 22 min
Indie comics are shaping the rest of the comic book scene. Now, more so than ever, it's the books not produced by Marvel and DC that are setting the pace for the industry.In this episode, Nerdy Show hosts Cap, Tony, and Aaron share their favorite recent books and, surprise, surprise - most of them are indies. If you're looking for fantastic books to read, look no further! We've got the perfect reading list to kick off 2015. But indies aren't all we read - find out what books from the big two are...
Jan 18, 2015•1 hr 18 min
Our favorite salacious super spy is back! Archer returns for its 6th season this week and the Nerdy Show crew is ready for more.In this listener-requested Microsode we discuss why we love Adam Reed's animated series and why, if you haven't yet perused Archer's 5-season-deep dossier, it's a must! Join Cap, Jessica, Matt, Jon, and La Valle as we share our favorite characters, favorite guest-stars, the conspicuously time-bent world of the show, and more!Thanks to Garayur for the episode topic, and ...
Jan 04, 2015•22 min
2014 is drawing to a close. The tinsel is coming down, the caroling has ceased, but we've got a little holiday spirit left in us... kinda.In this Microsode join Cap, Doug, Matt, and our Live Producer, John La Valle as we discuss movies set during the holidays that aren't consumed by Christmas cheer - these films are good any time of the year! So if you're coming off your Christmas binge of extreme merry-making or winter doldrums, we've got a playlist of great films that sample the Yuletide witho...
Dec 27, 2014•25 min
2014, you wily beast... We've laughed, we've cried, we've partied, and we've run the gauntlet. All that's left is the ultimate challenge - the FINAL BOSS that is Nerdy Show's annual "Top 20 Nerdy Things" list. The list that makes all other year-end countdowns cower in shame.What makes our Top 20 so brutal? We subject the year's pop culture, achievements in science & technology, and world happenings to a test of might that leaves titans shattered: we rank them on nerdiness. No sane person wou...
Dec 22, 2014•1 hr 45 min
