Nerdy News Brief for 8/22/25
Star Wars’ new trilogy teased, Netflix frustrates anime fans, WWE moves to ESPN, Cena’s retirement match confirmed, and Wolverine claims his true name.
Aug 22, 2025•3 min
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Nerdy News Brief for 8/18/25
From a Hollywood farewell to Marvel’s latest crossover, here’s what’s making headlines this week.
Aug 18, 2025•3 min
Nerdy News Brief for 8/15/25 (Re-Pilot)
Superman soars past $569M, Hayden wants more Anakin, Galaxy Quest lives, and WWE might just buy TNA. Here’s your nerdy week in a nutshell.
Aug 15, 2025•3 min
Episode 50 | The AI Pin & Future Tech We Want To See (Series Finale)
In the final episode of Rise & Shine, Nerds, Radio Matt & Deidra talk about future tech, beginning with a spotlight on Humane's new AI Pin, which stands a chance at replacing smartphones in the near future. Plus, sci-fi tech we want in real life.
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Episode 49 | The Fun Side of A.I.
Radio Matt & Deidra celebrate a change of pace where A.I. is actually making some really cool stuff, like one last song from The Beatles or a voice chat filter for Doritos crunch noises. Plus, how soon is too soon to start celebrating Christmas?
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Episode 48 | Elon Musk's Twitter One Year Later
Radio Matt & Deidra take a look at Twitter, one year after Elon Musk took over, what changes have been made, what mistakes have occurred, and what is still on the horizon. Plus, for Halloween, we’re talking about the things that scare us!
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Episode 47 | The Best of the News (So Far)
Today on the show, it’s the perfect episode to get caught up with, as we take you through the best of our Nerdy News segments so far.
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Episode 46 | The Apple AirTag Stalkers
Today on the show, the hidden danger of Apple Air Tags, Congress to vote on the No Fakes Act, and we see if we’re hip to all the new slang the young folks are saying these days. Plus, a Simpsons trivia battle! Join us at the Nerd Culture Ministry Summit: ncmsummit.com
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Episode 45 | Shoe Boxes, Speed 3, & Saving Mary
In episode 45, Radio Matt & Deidra are joined by Thomas Manning from Operation Christmas Child to discuss how a simple shoebox gift can have an Eternal Impact on a family and a community. Plus, kidnapped by a runaway electric car! And the Atari 2600 is having its best year since 1982! All this and a lot more. Links: https://quietmountainapparel.com https://samaritanspurse.org/occ https://samaritanspurse.org/buildonline https://samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Episode 44 | Strong Tower Con Report (w/ Drew Villeneuve)
Love Thy Nerd recently got back from the Strong Tower Gaming Convention and our LTN Missionary Drew Villeneuve joins Radio Matt today to talk about everything that happened at the convention as well as why YOU should come along on a future trip!
Sep 29, 2023•20 min
Episode 43 | The Top 25 Movies from the Last 25 Years
Rotten Tomatoes has been celebrating 25 years of fresh picks starting way back with their first movie - Rush Hour. Rotten Tomatoes fans have chosen the best movies of the last 25 years. Did theater goers put some thought into the list or is it just 25 Marvel movies? Plus, SPACE DRUGS and 10 Things Radio Matt hates.
Sep 28, 2023•33 min
Episode 42 | Humanoid Robots and Flying Cars are Finally Here
With humanoid robots and flying cars on the way, we are closer than ever to the visions of the future that "i, Robot" and "Back to the Future" promised us. But are we ready to hover-convert our cars and share the sidewalk with errand boy robots? Well, doesn’t look like we have a choice! Plus, a Disney Movie Trivia Battle.
Sep 27, 2023•32 min
Episode 41 | Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Animated Movies... Expensively
Disney is Celebrating 100 Years in many ways, but one of the most controversial is a limited edition box set selling for 15 HUNDRED DOLLARS! Is this limited edition legacy box set worth the price or is the house of mouse asking for too much cheddar? Plus, Yelp's Wall of Shame and Deidra's adventures with A.I.
Sep 26, 2023•31 min
Episode 40 | Are We Close to an Extinction Reversal?
We are getting closer and closer to developing the ability to resurrect species that have gone extinct. But are we spending so much time wondering if we could that we’re not asking if we should? Or will life find a way? Plus, GroupWatch is dead and A.I. has some movie pitches.
Sep 25, 2023•26 min
Episode 39 | Interview with Manny Montanez of Quiet Mountain Apparel
Today on the show, Radio Matt is joined by Manny Montanez of nerdy Christian clothing company Quiet Mountain Apparel. We’re going to talk about his journey from church work to designing his own clothing lines and what it’s like in the apparel industry. Visit Quiet Mountain Apparel: https://www.quietmountainapparel.com Manny on IG: @neonagasaki Quiet Mountain Apparel on IG/FB: @quietmountainapparel
Sep 22, 2023•30 min
Episode 38 | NSYNC Reunite for... a Trolls Movie?!
Today on the show, it’s been over 20 years since the iconic boy band NSYNC created new music. NSYNC was one of the bands that started the hype of this style of music, which is still popular today. What could have brought them back together after so long? I’m not sure you wanna know. Plus, more nerdy news and Matt has a conspiracy theory.
Sep 21, 2023•24 min
Episode 37 | NASA Promises Not to Hide Aliens
Today on the show, NASA has appointed a Chief in charge of ALIENS. With all the recent alien speculation, is this giving credibility to whistleblowers? Or is this just a way to put NASA in the news again? Plus, more nerdy news and an Avengers trivia battle!
Sep 20, 2023•35 min
Episode 36 | UFC & WWE are Hoping for a Total Knockout!
Today on the show, UFC and WWE have officially merged into one company. What does this mean for these two similar, yet completely different, fighting-focused entertainment brands? They’re hoping for a total knockout. Plus, more nerdy news and Deidra is scared of lizards.
Sep 19, 2023•33 min
Episode 35 | MGM Grand Held at Ransom
Today on the show, MGM has spent the last several days with all of its casinos being held at ransom by a group of hackers, with MGM refusing to pay. We’ll talk about the term Vishing and how a ten-minute phone call has served this casino house a major loss. Plus, more nerdy news and an A.I. movie trailer!
Sep 18, 2023•21 min
Episode 34 | Are G-Rated Movies Dead?
There will be ZERO G-rated movies released in theaters in 2023. Is the family movie dead? Plus, more nerdy news and our Discord Shinies share their favorite G movies.
Sep 15, 2023•37 min
Episode 33 | The Tonight Woes
Jimmy Fallon is the latest likable host that is being accused on fostering a toxic workplace. Is this just part of a rare pattern or is this just how Hollywood works? Plus, more nerdy news and an app recommendation for theater-goers.
Sep 14, 2023•35 min
Episode 32 | Mattel Cinematic Universe
With the massive success of the Barbie movie, Mattel has 14 new movies based on their products and IP already announced (and many more in the works). Be ready to have you childhood fed upon... Plus, more nerdy news and a fast food quiz battle.
Sep 13, 2023•36 min
Episode 31 | Only Up! is Only Down... Forever
The creator of "Only Up!" pulls the game from Steam forever due to the overwhelming stress of its popularity. Plus, more nerdy news and a toddler game recommendation.
Sep 12, 2023•28 min
Episode 30 | Max Testing CNN News Pop-Ups Over Your Shows
Radio Matt & Deidra discuss the terrible direction Max is heading in with forcing more CNN on people who usually watch streaming shows to ESCAPE reality. Plus more nerdy news and catch-up on last week with our hiatus headlines!
Sep 11, 2023•28 min
Episode 29 | Price-Gouging Could Hurt Lorcana Launch
Radio Matt & Deidra worry about Lorcana's launch as price-gouging has already been causing a problem. Will it kill the momentum?
Sep 01, 2023•36 min
Episode 28 | New Tech Lets Paralyzed Speak through Avatars
Radio Matt & Deidra discuss an awesome advancement in helping paralyzed people talk through avatars, in nearly normal conversation speed.
Aug 31, 2023•26 min
Episode 27 | Why Calvin & Hobbes Really Ended
Radio Matt & Deidra share the new interview from Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin & Hobbes, as he describes why he ended the strip and what his next project is.
Aug 30, 2023•41 min
Episode 26 | Blue Beetle Brings Back Hope for DC
Radio Matt & Deidra bring you LTN's official nerdy morning news show! Today's top story: Blue Beetle is actually... good?
Aug 29, 2023•33 min
Episode 25 | Will France Kill the Internet?
Radio Matt & Deidra bring you your morning nerdy news update, with today's top story focusing on a French Bill that might allow all world governments to censor the internet at their whims.
Aug 28, 2023•34 min
Weekly 6 | Star Trek: These Are the Voyages...
Radio Matt & Deidra take their deepest dive yet into one of their favorite fandoms - Star Trek!
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 45 min
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