This week Nick welcomes his friend Lexy Behl to the podcast to discuss the online Korean manhwa and anime Tower of God. Lexy goes into the epic story behind the long running story, the many levels of nuance to the story, the reaction to the anime based off the manhwa, and what the story means to her. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by ...
Sep 24, 2021•2 hr 15 min
This week Nick welcomes his friend and artist Ari Graves to the podcast to talk about Cults. Ari goes into some of the most notorious cults of all time include the recent exposure of the NXIVM cult, the inner works of Scientology, the most notorious cult in American history, the People's Temple, and why all this madness means so much to them! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme ...
Sep 17, 2021•2 hr
This week Nick welcomes his friend and teacher Jon Hall to the podcast to discuss the art of Typography. Jon goes into what Typography is, a bit of the history of it, the power the design of words can have on us, and why it means so much to him. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the album Cor Metallicum, under a Creative Co...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 54 min
Welcome back to season 3 of The Geeky Nerd Podcast! For the season 3 premiere, Nick welcomes his friend Bryan Ghingold to talk about the Star Wars prequel movies! Bryan goes into why they are not as bad as everyone says they are, the mythic themes behind Lucas's contraction of the stories, and why they mean so much to him! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The M...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 39 min
Season 3 of the Geeky Nerd Podcast coming Friday September 3rd! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the album Cor Metallicum, under a Creative Commons license. More from Ozzed can be found at ozzed.net, Apple Music, and Spotify Album Art, and Geeky Nerd Logo: Eugene Conniff Host: Nick Kizina Producer: Nick Kizina
Jul 16, 2021•49 sec
Nick welcomes his best friend, former The [Insert Movie Reference Here] Podcast co-host, and fellow screenwriter Joe Conniff to the podcast! The duo discuss the art form of screenwriting, their personal feelings on the craft, and give tips if the practice is something you're interested in pursuing! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Oz...
Aug 14, 2020•2 hr 13 min
For this bonus episode Nick flies solo, and dives into a musical passion of his: Concept albums. He goes over seven different albums, and the stories behind them! Editorial note: The Geeky Nerd Podcast is a work of pop culture criticism and commentary, and utilizes music from the group(s) under consideration for the purpose of critique. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music ...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 27 min
In the season two finale Sean welcomes his friend screenwriter, filmmaker, and podcaster Nick Kizina to discuss the looter shooter video game franchise Borderlands! Nick goes into the story behind the all the games, his love of the character of Handsome Jack, the canon behind the Sirens, some of his favorite guns, and why the franchise means so much to him! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Ge...
Apr 03, 2020•2 hr 11 min
This week Nick welcomes his friend filmmaker Bard Walkowiak to discuss the Italian filmmaker Dario Argento! Brad goes into Argento's influence on the giallo movement in Italy, his distinct aesthetic style, his weird relationship with his daughter, Asia, and why his films mean so much to him! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed fro...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 55 min
This week Nick welcomes his friend, comedian and actor Zach Markel to discuss the classic rock band Fleetwood Mac. Zach provides Nick with a playlist of his choice cuts from the band. He goes into his recent realization of his love of them, the tensions in the band which seemed to keep the them going, and why they mean so much to him. Editorial note: The Geeky Nerd Podcast is a work of pop culture criticism and commentary, and utilizes music from the group under consideration for the purpose of ...
Mar 20, 2020•2 hr 5 min
This week Nick welcomes his friend Ryan Pasko to discuss Theme & Amusement Parks! Ryan goes into the difference between the two, his travels around the country to discover different parks, the new technology coming out with attractions, and why they mean so much to him! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the album Cor Me...
Mar 13, 2020•2 hr 1 min
This week Nick welcomes his good friend, artist Aurora Smith to discuss the practice of Ritual Magick! Aurora goes into what ritual magick actually is, the history of modern magick, some of her experience while practicing and what it means so much to her. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the album Cor Metallicum, under a C...
Mar 06, 2020•2 hr 12 min
This week Nick welcomes his friend, actor, writer, and his The Gods are Waiting co-host, Justin Pappalardo to podcast to discuss the behemoth fandom of Harry Potter. Justin goes into the story of the books, and movies, his love the characters, and why the franchise means so much to him. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the...
Feb 28, 2020•2 hr 13 min
This week Nick welcomes his friend and Creep Me Out co-host Kat Bureman to discuss the hobby of Table Top Gaming. Kat goes into the different kinds of games, the different gaming systems, the unique way table top gaming can make simple things so interesting and what the hobby means to her. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from ...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 34 min
This week Nick welcomes his friend, teacher Jess Weichler all the way in New Zealand to discuss Free Culture! Jess goes into what Free Culture is, the community surrounding the movement, and why it means so much to her. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the album Cor Metallicum, under a Creative Commons license. More from O...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 38 min
This week Nick welcomes his good friend, actor Tyson Sears to discuss the Oscars! Tyson goes into his love of film, his admiration of the Oscar nominated actors' performances, and why they mean so much to him! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the album Cor Metallicum, under a Creative Commons license. More from Ozzed can b...
Feb 07, 2020•2 hr 4 min
This week Nick welcomes his friend, teacher and author Matt Fazio to the podcast to discuss British sci-fi show Doctor Who! Matt goes into how he got into the show later in life though a student's paper, his love of the character development, and why it means so much to him! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the album Cor M...
Jan 31, 2020•2 hr 6 min
This week Nick welcomes his friend Creep Me Out co-host Morgan Benek to discuss the process of Human Decomposition! Morgan goes into the process of a body breaking down after passing, death culture surrounding the process, and why the idea of human decomposition means so much to her! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the al...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 30 min
We're back! For the season two premiere Nick welcomes his good friend, Raquel, to talk about the German Industrial Metal band, Rammstein! Raquel provides Nick with a playlist spanning Rammstein entire discography, going into the evolution of their sound, the extremely witty word play in their lyrics, and why the band means so much to them! Raquel's Playlist on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/raquels-rammstein-playlist/pl.u-MDAWv0qsWE3Z0y Editorial note: The Geeky Nerd Podcast is...
Jan 17, 2020•2 hr 30 min
Season 2 is coming, January 17th! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the album Cor Metallicum, under a Creative Commons license. More from Ozzed can be found at ozzed.net, Apple Music, and Spotify Album Art, and Geeky Nerd Logo: Eugene Conniff Host: Nick Kizina Written by: Nick Kizina Producer: Nick Kizina...
Jan 01, 2020•1 min
In the season 1 finale, James welcomes screenwriter, filmmaker, and podcaster Nick Kizina to the show to discuss weird fiction author H.P. Lovecraft! Nick goes into Lovecraft's influence on modern storytelling, how he's the only known "Patient 0" for constructed mythos, his upbringing which feeds into the xenophobia and racism which fuel said mythos, and why Lovecraft's work means so much to him. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro w...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 48 min
This week Nick welcomes podcaster Keerstan McGinley to the podcast to discuss the ground breaking Indiana Jones franchise! Keerstan and Nick get into the impact the Indiana Jones movies have had on modern movie making, some of its more problematic issues, how important it is to punch Nazis, if Kingdom of the Crystal Skull counts and what these movies mean to her! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNei...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 58 min
This week Nick welcomes filmmaker Kassi Longstreth to the podcast to discuss the incredibly influential sitcom Friends! Kassi gets into how she stumbled upon the show, why Ross may be the worst love interest in sitcom history, the impact the show has had on pop culture, and why it means so much to her. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" b...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 55 min
This week Nick welcomes his friend Kate Sickles to the podcast to discuss the art of the Musical Theater. Kate goes into the the history of American Musical Theater, what it feels like to be at a show, her history with being in the theater, and why it means so much to her. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the album Cor Met...
Aug 30, 2019•2 hr 3 min
This week Nick welcomes English teacher Frank Scutella to discuss Tim Burton's films, Batman (1989) and Batman Returns! Frank goes into the childhood memories of seeing the films for the first time, his thoughts on Batman Returns being the best Batman movie, and how much they mean to him! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from t...
Aug 23, 2019•2 hr 3 min
This week Nick welcomes musician Sean McNeilly to the show to discuss the MMO video game, Sea of Thieves! Sean goes into the early release of the game, what it's like to be a "Sloop Boy", the perils of joining a random crew, and how games like this very may be the future of gaming. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the albu...
Aug 16, 2019•2 hr 15 min
This week Nick welcomes his friend Laura Freeman to the show to discuss Dogs! Laura gives her thoughts on finding the right dog for your lifestyle, her opinions on feeding, the differences between a legitimate breeder and a puppy mill, and her thoughts on the best process to getting a dog! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from ...
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 43 min
This week Nick welcomes, post-production specialist Katie Funaki to the show to discuss director Danny Boyle! Katie and Nick go over Boyle's filmography, discuss his under appreciated influence on modern filmmaking, his adoption of new film technologies, and her experience meeting him in person! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed...
Aug 02, 2019•2 hr 6 min
This week Nick welcomes his good friend Courtney Miller to discuss Burn Culture! Courtney educates Nick on how the sub-culture is bigger than just Burning Man, the principles in which is the basis of the movement, what to expect at a Burn, and how the culture makes her the person she is. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from th...
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 21 min
This week Nick welcomes, his girlfriend, voice over actor and podcaster Julianna Hawke to show to discuss her love for the latest, and much maligned installment in the Mass Effect video game series, Mass Effect: Andromeda! Julianna goes into the game, on why it means so much to her, and gives a in-depth defense of it's short comings, and how it is truly a good game. Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean Mc...
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 51 min
