Ep 271 - Oof!
The Galaxy is divided in the wake of Episode 8, and the Nerdstravaganza crew clutch their Force brooms tightly as they reach out with their feelings and try to make sense of it.
Dec 28, 2017•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 85
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Ep 270 - I've Got a Good Feeling About This
It's finally here! On the eve of The Last Jedi's release, the nerds gather to talk about their hopes and dreams, and their fears, for the latest Star Wars flick.
Dec 19, 2017•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 84
Ep 269 - The Neutral Zone
Shields are up and phasers are at the ready this week as the crew of the USS Ganza play a dangerous game of diplomacy in the Net Neutral Zone.
Dec 12, 2017•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 83
Ep 268 - Do You Bleed?
Join the gang as they discuss the latest super hero epic, Justice League. A shining star similar to Wonder Woman, or doomed to be as reviled as Suicide Squad? Listen in and find out!
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 82
Ep 267 - Orvillians
After warping around it with comments and praise for several episodes, the Crew of the U.S.S. Ganza decide to dedicate an episode to The Orville.
Oct 24, 2017•58 min•Ep. 81
Ep 266 - Do Androids Dream of Erotic AIs?
In a follow up to episode 265, the nerds complete their discussion of the Blade Runner franchise by discussing the recent sequel, Blade Runner 2049. Was it all worth the wait? Listen now and find out!
Oct 16, 2017•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 79
Ep 265 - Counting Electric Ungulates
In this episode the Ganzdroids discuss "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep", the book upon which Blade Runner and its upcoming sequel are based.
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 80
Ep 264 - Apocalypse Wow
As the nerds regroup after surviving Hurricane Irma, they can't help but have the apocalypse on their minds, which leads to the discussion of some of their favorite end-of-the-world games and stories.
Sep 26, 2017•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 78
Ep 263 - PAXicane
Brian and Kam take a break from Hurricane Irma prep long enough to endure Tom's gale force report on PAX West 2017.
Sep 12, 2017•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 77
Ep 262 - Thrones Talk
With the dust finally settled from the latest season of Game of Thrones, Kam and Tom figured it'd be a good time to talk about the show's direction and timeline relative to the those of the books on which the show is based.
Sep 06, 2017•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 76
Ep 261 - GenConversion
This week, Tom and Brian play dumb as Kam sells them on the tabletop hobby with fresh news from GenCon50.
Aug 29, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 75
Ep 260 - WANhandling
This week, the geeks take time out from their busy begging schedule to discuss crowdfunding of a different kind, and some of the more... unusual... uses of that site.
Aug 07, 2017•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 74
Ep 259 - More Magic in the Kingdom
Strap on your ears and give this episode a listen, for much is afoot in the Magic Kingdom and associated realms!
Aug 01, 2017•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 73
Ep 258 - Long Live the Doctor!
Episode 258 is here, and with it, a new Doctor! Listen in as Kam and Brian discuss the first female Dr. Who and what that might mean for the series and its fans.
Jul 25, 2017•35 min•Ep. 72
Ep 257 - Capitalist Commie Censors
Modern China's ascendancy means increased clout for a populous nation with a different set of standards when it comes to media. In this episode comrades Brian, Kam, and Tom wonder what impact heavy-handed censorship from China might have when producers target a global audience.
Jul 17, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 71
Ep 256 - The Wages of Min
Ever mindful of the future, The Nerdstravaganza Gang once again revisit the topics of dwindling retail, rising minimum wages, and what automation means for us all. Will a lucky few lead mankind into the future, as the rest of us relax with a beer and some porn?
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 70
Ep 255 - One Dollar, One Vote!
To commemorate America's Independence Day, Brian and Tom contemplate the hard-won right of consumers to vote with their dollars against the evils of artificial scarcity, scalping, and dubious value dished out piecemeal for a premium price.
Jul 04, 2017•51 min•Ep. 69
Ep 254 - The Peter Principle
As Uber's bid for world domination suffers a serious setback and their CEO steps down, Tom and Brian are reminded of the many cartoon leaders who faced failure after failure in the cartoons of their youth.
Jun 27, 2017•44 min
Ep 253 - Change the machine!
E3 means games, games, and more games, and for Tom and Brian it means talk, talk, and more talk. Listen in as they discuss mid-lifecycle system revisions, confusing naming conventions, and, of course, some Switch.
Jun 21, 2017•55 min
Ep 252 - Great Hera!
There may be no more satin tights, but she can still stop a war with love. She's Wonder Woman, and in this episode on The Nerdstravaganza Podcast, Kam and Brian discuss her long-awaited DCEU debut.
Jun 12, 2017•54 min
Ep 251 - So Long and Thanks for All the Discounts
In the best-selling 251st episode of The Nerdstravaganza Podcast, the geeks talk about brick and mortar retail, and what hope they stand in a future of online ordering and ever faster shipping.
Jun 06, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Ep 250 - Perpetual Sequentiality
In a closing chapter of an unintended trilogy about the fine art of film, the Ganzartistes turn what was supposed to be a straightforward episode about franchises they'd like to see continued into one about perpetual indentureship in service to shared entertainment.
May 29, 2017•59 min
Ep 249 - Reboot to the Head
With Summer movies still on the mind, now is the perfect time to join a “rebooted” cast starring Tim, Ryan, and Chet as they weigh film franchise reboots against universe building and cite some examples to tilt the scales.
May 23, 2017•54 min
Ep 248 - Down in Front
Now that the 2017 summer movie season is here in full force, the nerds gather 'round the popcorn to discuss The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and the blockbusters left to follow.
May 16, 2017•57 min
Ep 247 - VGMazing!
While not aptly described as a genre, videogame music is a category of music near and dear to many a nerd's heart. In this episode, Brian inspires a conversation about some memorable game music by singing the praises of a current favorite.
May 09, 2017•49 min
Ep 246 - The Person Within
After the recent hubbub over online identities, the nerds ponder what famous personas they may have met in their years on the 'net.
May 01, 2017•49 min
Ep 245 - Orlando: The City Beautiful (Part 2)
The special two part feature on The City Beautiful continues! Listen in as the Nerdstravaganza trio discuss some of their favorite things to see and do, as well as a few things they'd still like to experience, in O-Town, a tourism and entertainment destination any nerd is sure to love.
Apr 26, 2017•1 hr 27 min
Ep 245 - Orlando: The City Beautiful (Part 1)
The gang's back in the saddle after a long absence that saw Tom off on an extended trip to Orlando, FL. Listen as the Ganza crew sing the city's praises in this first of a two part special feature.
Apr 26, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Ep 244 - The Land of Misfit Nerds
Kam reports in from the American International Toy Fair while Tom toys with the idea of crashing a wild toy industry party next year.
Feb 28, 2017•1 hr 19 min
Ep 243 - Pack Lightly and Carry a Big Suitcase
Hot on the heels of Tom's cross-country move, Kam and Tom embark on a meandering conversation about just what artifacts of entertainment should be packed for an interstellar journey.
Feb 22, 2017•1 hr 25 min
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