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Nerds on Film and Nerds on History have each had their last word. And yet like the legendary Phoenix (the bird, not Jean Grey), a new podcast rises from their ashes. Are we still covering Film? Yes. Are we bringing back History episodes? Absolutely. What about those long talked-about Nerds on Words and Nerds on Books episodes, or even Nerds on Science? We’ll definitely cover those too. We are now, simply, Nerdonomy.  Our rebranded podcast uses the season format, and episodes will release weekly when each season premieres. Listen as our rotating table of familiar hosts and guests will tackle all of the above, and far more, on Nerdonomy.

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Happy Holidays, everyone! 2020 marks the 6th Anniversary of A Nerdonomy Christmas Carol, so we felt it deserved a Special Edition. Bryan, Sarah, and Roxi reminisce about the making of what was easily the best thing Nerdonomy has produced.  Then, we share some feedback from a long-time fan, before jumping into the re-released Christmas Carol […]

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Welcome Back! On our new show, we have a rotating table of co-hosts from all areas of Nerd-dom.  Our topic…is..well..the topic on all of our minds, so made the episode about the quarantine. We can all agree, that overall, 2020 has been a sh*t year (thanks, CoVID-19). But thanks to technology like Zoom, Webex, and […]

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In our pilot episode, we introduce the show, our guest, and then talk about our opinions on the 2020 Oscars as a recap.

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Bryan and Roxi welcome guests to recap the 91st Oscars.

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Roxi, Bryan, and Sean do a retrospective the Spielberg historical drama Lincoln.

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Spielberguary 2019 kicks off with an episode featuring the "proto-blockbuster", JAWS.

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This episode is long overdue. Even though his death was over 2 months ago, we knew it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t have a requiem for the one and only  Stan Lee. Before we launch into our eulogy of The Man himself, we each share how our Holiday’s went.  Roxi shares her celebrity encounter […]

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Bryan and Gina pitch holiday movies for Vanessa to green-light or shelve.

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Bryan and Vanessa give Gina their review of the new Grinch movie.

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The second half of our 200 episode celebration!

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It's the first half of our Episode 200, 2-parter!

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Roxi, Gina, and Sarah talk about their favorite witch movies.

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The team discusses the cause of toxic fandom, and asks for solutions.

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We each pitch a real-life event as a movie.

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In which we talk about bad movies that had amazing trailers.

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Roxi & Bryan get cozy and talk about gangster-themed movies.

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Roxi quizzes Bryan & Vanessa, and they share their favorite wedding movies.

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An at-home, round table review of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

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Gina, Roxi and Bryan each share two of their childhood animated favorites.

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Roxi returns to the podcast, but unfortunately, Sean was out of town and could not record remotely.  After talking about Bryan’s sweet guacamole (yes, it’s a thing, and it’s DELICIOUS), Roxi and Bryan launch into their review of Deadpool 2 while Gina provides reactions and commentary.  Enjoy!   Also, the Iranian music heard underneath Mama Nobari’s […]

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Changing pace, Gina, Sean and Bryan decide to do an entire episode driven by, and interwoven with, listener feedback.  

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The nerds bring back Dave McGuire and Sarah Ashley to give their timely, SPOILER-filled review of Avengers: Infinity War.

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The crew tackles the difficult subject of how to enjoy movies made by people who've done terrible things.

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With Gina and Bryan co-hosting the episode, you know things are going to turn Catholic.  In addition to answering the all important question: “Godspell or Jesus Christ Superstar?”  They proceed to talk about their weird picks for Easter viewing, post Brunch.   Listen as Gina and Bryan talk about the Rankin Bass “classic” Here Comes Peter […]

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Sean is back everyone—hence the apology in the title. Gina also returns to the podcast this episode. Listen as they review Black Panther!

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Bryan assembles a guest panel to discuss the 90th Academy Awards ceremony, as well as each of the Best Picture nominees.

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In this episode, we have the second half of our discussion with guest Dave McGuire to talk about romantic comedies. But first, we start off with Gina rage-reviewing Winchester, where she points out the several heavy historical inaccuracies and story problems she had with watching it. Once we get back to the main topic, we discuss […]

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Since it’s February, and we’ve never really done it before, we decided to go with the seasonally appropriate topic of romantic comedies.  Listen to part 1 of our discussion, features Nerds on Film co-founder Dave McGuire. Slight correction:  At around the 32:00 mark, Bryan says “Ephesus” when referring the The Comedy of Errors.  He meant to say […]

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In the second half of our first Spielberguary, we continue our Indiana Jones discussion with Nerds on Film co-founder Dave McGuire.  We, we discuss Indy’s character development, and the further progression of the series through Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.    

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In this episode, we begin a two-parter that starts a new annual theme: Spielberguary! In Part I, we discuss Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.  We also welcome back Nerds on Film co-founder Dave McGuire to join in the discussion! Click here to download the podcast file.

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The Nerds kick off the New Year with their spoiler-ific review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.  Not all of the serious fans hated this movie, and we give a pretty balanced analysis of the film.  We hope you enjoy, and add to the conversation. Click here to download the podcast file.

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While the fervor from both movies has passed, the nerds decided to review Justice League (at length), as well as Thor: Ragnarok. WARNING: We definitely include spoilers from both movies, so if you haven’t seen the movie yet, and that matters do you, make sure you’ve seen these  movies first. We hope you enjoy it! Click here […]

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This week, the nerds each give a short review of a movie that the other nerds haven’t seen. We hope you enjoy our reviews of Blade Runner 2049, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and the Netflix Original movie Gerald’s Game. What on Earth does this title have to do with our episode topic?  Listen and […]

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In honor of Halloween 2017 only being a week away, Gina, Roxi, and Bryan decided to do a retrospective on several of the classic Universal Monsters movies.  Enjoy, and Happy Halloween!   Click here to download the podcast file.

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Strap in, Nerds!  In a last minute change of plans, Sean was not able to join us for this round of episodes.  So, we decided to do an ADD-fueled topicless episode, where we accidentally ended up reviewing IT. Click here to download the podcast file. In case you were wondering…this is the “Save the Date” that […]

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The Nerds reopen the discussion about Netflix content, and social impacts it’s having on both TV and Film.  Enjoy! Click here to download the podcast file.

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This episode,  the Nerds take a trip back to school as we talk about school-themed films.  Listen as we reminisce about our favorites like Billy Madison, Sixteen Candles, Breakfast Club, and many others. Click here to download the podcast file.

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This episode, the Nerds decided to take a few jabs at some horrendous cinematic “hairballs.”  Listen as they discuss Catwoman, the original Left Behind series (as well as the 2014 remake), and God is Not Dead.  Please don’t hesitate to send us your feedback on this episode, either.  Enjoy! Click here to download the podcast file.

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The Nerds do a quick review of Spider-Man: Homecoming, then segue into a discussion of the newest wave of nostalgic movie adaptations, both the good and the bad.  Enjoy! Click here to download the podcast file.  

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While the Nerds are busy working on new episodes, we take a look back at one of our new co-hosts earlier appearances on Nerds on Film.  Listen, and you’ll see why we say “DAMN GINA!”   Click here to download the podcast file.

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In anticipation for Spider-Man: Homecoming, and out of Roxi’s deep love for the character, the Nerds do a retrospective talk on the previous Spider-Man adaptations.  Enjoy! Click here to download the podcast file.  

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The team welcomes back long-time Nerds on Film co-host Sarah Ashley as a guest to share our reactions to the LONG overdue Wonder Woman movie.  We apologize in advance for some of the audio distortion you will hear.  Enjoy! Click here to download the podcast file.

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With Roxi and Gina gone, Sean and Bryan do a round-up show of Logan, Power Rangers, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and we get to some feedback that is long overdue. Click here to download the podcast file.

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And we’re back!  In this episode, the nerds welcome back guest Gina Giovanetti to comment on the subject of films that you may not have known were directed by women, and to “pass the torch.” Enjoy! P.S. We apologize for any audio issues you may hear.   Click here to download the podcast file.

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Sarah, Roxi and Bryan recap the 89th Academy Awards in 5th Annual Oscar Show!

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Eric, Bryan and Sarah recap the highs and lows of their time together, share the topics they wish they covered, and where their journeys are taking them from here.  You might want to have tissues ready for this one.

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Bryan, Sarah, and Roxi discuss the three remaining Mel Brooks films: The Twelve Chairs, Life Stinks, and Dracula: Dead and Loving It.

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Bryan addresses the loss of Carrie Fisher, then we discuss our thoughts on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

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Bryan reintroduces an old episode in time for Kwanzaa, and makes a very important announcement during listener feedback.

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This year, the Nerds have something very, very special for you for Christmas.

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Bryan and Sarah discuss the commercialization of Christmas, and it's deep ties to the holiday.

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This week, the Nerds welcome back Dave McGuire back to the Cave for a rousing discussion about some of the worst Christmas movies ever made.

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Bryan and Sarah give a short conclusion to the topic of Australia's history.

Sorry for the staticky sounds coming from Bryan's mic; we recommend not using headphones.

Also, please be advised, some graphic content is discussed.

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The Nerds spiral down into a hilarious, disorganized jumble of film and TV discussion with some improv comedy peppered in throughout.

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Eric and Bryan begin a discussion about the history and culture of the aboriginal and Torre Strait peoples of Australia.

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In light of tomorrow's divisive election, we decided to discuss Presidential movies. Enjoy!

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How many times do we actually get to release a new Halloween episode ON Halloween?!  Almost never.  Okay, once every 6 years, thanks to Leap Days. So, this year we decided to talk about the cultural evolution of ghost stories throughout history, as well as story, and inspiration behind the first truly American ghost story: […]

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This week, The Nerds discuss which horror movie remakes are their favorite and which ones bite the big one. Click here to download the podcast file.

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With all of the commotion happening around the 2016 presidential election,  Eric, Sarah and Bryan decided to have some fun in their cold open with a spoof of the debates between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.  Afterwards, the Nerds welcome back The Wheel of History to share some insight on past controversial elections, candidates and debates. […]

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Nerds on Film is back! We had to take a break so Sean could get married. This week, we open with a roundtable discussion of what went on during Sean’s Las Vegas Wedding Extravaganza. Then, we devote the rest of the episode to remembering one of the greatest comedic actors of all time: Gene Wilder. […]

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The gang welcomes Nerds on History co-host Eric Bricmont back to the show with a new “Nerds on Film Tournament of Champions” game show. Listen as the Nerds compete in 4 rounds of movie quote and title trivia.   Click here to download the podcast file.

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With the powers of Nerds of Film and Culturally Ill combined, we litigate the hell out of Batman v Superman: Ultimate Edition. We laughed. We laughed. We laughed. Ben laughed way too loudly. Bryan didn’t cry. Sean came. Ethan drank. In the end we landed…pretty much exactly where we started! But we had a lot […]

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Eric and Bryan get nostalgic while discussing the fascinating, and at times controversial, history of the most recognizable brand in the world: Coca-Cola.

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The Nerds do a late summer movie wrap-up by discussing Ghostbusters, Star Trek: Beyond, and Suicide Squad.

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This episode, Eric and Sarah’s schedules were a bit too full to be able to record this episode. Nerdonomy co-founder Dave McGuire sat in with Bryan, and they discussed some of the numerous historical parallels between characters and events in Game of Thrones.  This will be a fun episode, that it LOADED with spoilers, so you’ve […]

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This episode, we kind of wanted to just talk. So we did. Enjoy!

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Bryan discusses a brief history of the Olympic games, then spends the rest of the time drunkenly quizzing Sarah & Eric.

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The Nerds use AFI'S list of the "100 Greatest American Films of All Time" as a framework to confess to all of you which classics they should all be ashamed of never seeing.

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Bryan returns! And after the gang catches up, they into a wonderful discussion detailing the life of another one of history's greatest conquerors: Genghis Khan.

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The Nerds begin with a 6-Degrees Game challenge from a fan, then dedicate the rest of the episode to their friend Jill's challenge email.

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Eric and Sarah discuss the history of America's national parks

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This week, the Nerds discuss the most recent and decidedly underwhelming installment of the X-Men franchise.

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Due to some scheduling issues, we were unable to record a full episode for this week. However, Sarah was able to share some great feedback from our listeners, which includes some fun history facts and connections.

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After Bryan learns a hard lesson over the exact meaning of the term "Netflix and chill", the Nerds discuss the versatile films of director Ang Lee.

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Sarah, Eric, & Bryan cover the fascinating story of the Jacobite risings. Enjoy!

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The Nerds finally give their SPOILER-filled review of Captain America: Civil War. Enjoy, and keep your headphones on!

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In this episode,  the gang talks about three major expeditions to climb Mount Everest: the Mallory voyage of 1924,  the famous Hillary trek of 1953, and sadly, the tragedy of 1996.  Enjoy this fascinating discussion about nature’s greatest obstacle. Click here to download the podcast file.   PHOTO CREDIT: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953

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The Nerds bring you another “Underrated Movie Spotlight” by discussing The Cable Guy.   Click here to download the podcast file.

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After another funny appearance by the Pirates of the Internet, the gang continues the history of piracy, talking about some of the most well-known (and some not so well-known) Pirates to sail the Seas, as well as an insightful education on the nature of contemporary piracy. Click here to download the podcast file.   PHOTO […]

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The Nerds discuss the work of director, writer, and undersea explorer James Cameron. Click here to download the podcast file.

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After warding off The Pirates of the Internet in their cold open, Eric, Bryan and Sarah launch into part 1 of a 2-parter discussion on the history of Piracy. In this first part, we start with Piracy’s ancient beginnings, discuss the root of the word and build up through the middle ages. PHOTO CREDIT: Ancient […]

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Due to some scheduling conflicts, we couldn’t record a new episode for all of you in time for release. So, we have decided to share a “lost” episode from November of 2015.  So while this is episode 145, you’re actually hearing an unused “Episode 135”. It’s really interesting to hear Bryan, Sarah, & Roxi speculate on […]

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After another punny cold open light-bulb joke, Eric, Sarah, & Bryan continue their science theme for the month with a discussion into the fascinating personal life and scientific contributions of the one and only: Albert Einstein. Click here to download the podcast file. PHOTO CREDIT:  Famous photograph of Albert Einstein, digitally colorized by Zuzahin.

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Dave McGuire returns for a heated discussion about Batman v. Superman. Two of us loved it, three of us were not impressed, and all of us get pretty loud.

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Eric, Bryan and Sarah explore the life, achievements, and lesser-known facts of the Forefather of Physics.

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This week, we discuss Deadpool in all of its adult-themed, and badass comic book movie glory.

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Eric Bryan & Sarah welcome back a far more physically hazardous form of the Wheel of History as they discuss interesting facts around pointy objects. Click Here to download the podcast file. PHOTO CREDIT: Space Needle with skyline and Mount Rainier at sunset, 2000, Seattle Municipal Archives

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We eulogize iconic actor Alan Rickman by discussing our favorite performances and how they have affected us. Oh... we also get distracted a lot because Roxi be cray-cray on this episode.

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Eric returns (cue the applause)! This episode, the gang discusses the story behind one of the most recognizable structures in the world: The Golden Gate Bridge. And plus, we have open with a great sketch. Enjoy!

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The 88th Academy Awards have come to a close! There were laughs, tears, and quite a few surprises. Enjoy this downloadable version of our LIVE post-show broadcast from Feb. 28th, 2016. Click here to download the podcast file.

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With Eric taking some time off, Sarah and Bryan continue their experiment: history from a living person’s perspective. Listen to Part 2 of an on-site interview with Larry Mortensen, as he continues discussing his service in the Navy during the Korean War, his two decades of police work, and witnessing the birth of Silicon Valley. […]

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This week, Bryan, Sean & Roxi do their best to stay on topic despite the agonizing lack of Sarah. “What’s the topic” you ask? Posthumous  Academy Award nominees & winners. Click here to download the podcast file.

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With Eric taking some time off, Sarah and Bryan wanted to try something different: history from a living person’s perspective. Listen to Part 1 of an on-site interview with Larry Mortensen, a man who’s seen a lot. Enjoy! Click here to download the podcast file.

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We kick off our month of Oscar coverage by talking about Leo’s Losing Streak, while also addressing plenty of other Academy misses. Click here to download the podcast file.

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With Eric gone, Bryan and Sarah decide to do something different, and pilot an entirely new podcast!  Enjoy! Click here to download the podcast file.       PHOTO CREDIT: “Dictionary” by greeblie

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This week the Nerds celebrate another Mel Brooksuary by talking about Mel Brooks’ first feature film as well as the stage & eventual screen musical that followed over 30 years later. Click here to download the podcast file.

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Sarah and Bryan chime in while Eric leads and concludes their discussion about The Little Corporal. Click here to download the podcast file.

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Happy New Year, Nerds! This week, we discuss Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens at length and we warn you now, its full of huge, devastating spoilers. LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED!!!  We also feature audio recorded at the December 17th early premiere at the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, CA. Click here to download the podcast […]

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As the holidays wind down,  Eric, Bryan, and Sarah begin discussing the life of one of history’s most eminent conquerors. Click here to download the podcast file.

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This week, the Nerds welcome Nerdonomy co-founder David McGuire back to discuss one of Dr. Seuss’ most beloved books and the TV special & feature film that followed. Click here to download the podcast file.

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This week, we prepare our audience for the coming of Kwanzaa, as well as discuss the roots of it’s traditions.  Click here to download the podcast file. PHOTO INFO: The Kwanzaa kinara and the holiday’s founder, Maulena Karenga, at a Kwanzaa celebration at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2003.

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This week, the Nerds finally make good on their promise of a karaoke episode aided by a healthy amount of liquid courage. Click here to download the podcast file.  

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With Eric out sick, Sarah and Bryan talk about the several explorations that have taken place in the Amazon, and go on several tangents along the way. Click here to download the podcast file.   PHOTO CREDIT: Neil Palmer/CIAT

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In this episode, the Nerds discuss hip-hop films, argue over trying to define it as a genre, then all realize that a bunch of suburban white-ish people aren’t quite fit to do so. Click here to download the podcast file.

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In a not-so-shocking turn of events,  Eric goes back to Egypt and discusses all things related to the most famous pharaoh in history: Tutankamun.   Click here to download the podcast file.   PHOTO CREDIT: Steve Evans

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This week, the Nerds mourn the loss of film icon Wes Craven. They also get distracted with a lot of tangents that help to ease the pain Click here to download the podcast file.

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With Thanksgiving approaching, Eric Bryan and Sarah thought it would be nice to explore the Mayflower expedition and talk about several of its common misconceptions.  Enjoy! Click here to download the podcast file.   PHOTO CREDIT: “Mayflower II” by Paul Keleher

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This week, The Nerds have the privilege of interviewing filmmakers John Skipp and Andrew Kasch who directed one of the ten stories that make up the recently released horror anthology film Tales of Halloween. Click here to download the podcast file.

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In the Spirit of Halloween, the gang talks about highlights from history regarding masks and such.  Enjoy! Click here to download the podcast file.   Photo Credit: gnuckx

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Bryan, Sarah, Roxi & Sean discuss the career of idiosyncratic & unapologetic writer-director David Lynch. Click here to download the podcast file.

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Dave McGuire returns to the show once more, and adds commentary as we focus the episode entirely on our listeners.  Enjoy!   Click here to download the podcast file.

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This week, the Nerds welcome filmmaker and industry vet Fede Ponce to talk about his career, as well as help see his passion project, Sebastian: The Slumberland Odyssey come to fruition! Click here to download the podcast file.   View Fede’s trailer here!

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With Sarah, Eric and Bryan reunited, they also welcome back Nerdonomy co-founder Dave McGuire as a guest to discuss doomsday theories, and watch Dave come up with creative uses for Brita filters.  Enjoy! Click here to download the podcast file.

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Stephen “The Roast” Rosenberg from Motion Picture Meltdown joins the Nerds for a chat about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best decade in film… the 1980s. Click here to download the podcast file.  

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As Eric & Bryan continue to look back on previous topics they’ve wanted to resist, they welcome guest Ms. Conception (Jill Romanos) to the show. Click here to download the podcast file.

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The Nerds address the 4 not-so-fantastic elephants in the room which leads into a discussion about Hollywood’s strategies for what months to release movies. Click here to see a video outtake from the episode! Click here to download the podcast file.

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As they approach their 3rd Anniversary, Eric and Bryan look back at one of their most popular topics.  Enjoy! Click here to download the podcast file.   PHOTO CREDIT: Log Driving Tradition, River Ii, Northern Finland,  ninara, Flickr.

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The Nerds each submit what they think is the worst movie they’ve ever seen. Also… Bryan loses his shit college theater style. Roxi caught some of that on video, so here’s a little video enhanced segment of the podcast. Click here to download the podcast file.

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This week, Sarah and Bryan discuss Punk Rock music, its influences, and the different styles and sub-genres of music that it has influenced. Click to download the podcast file.  

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The Nerds discuss the career of Academy Award winning actor and frequent internet joke Nicolas Cage. Click here to download the podcast file.

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Eric and Bryan conclude their discussion on the history of video games. Click here to download the podcast file.  

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The Nerds discuss one of the most prolific filmmakers and animators in history: Hayao Miyazaki. Click here to download the podcast file.

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Alright, folks… we’ve given you plenty of time to see Jurassic World, so now we’re gonna ruin the crap out of it. Click here to download the podcast file  

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The Nerds welcome guest John Thomason as they go over the history of Surfing. Click here if the media player does not load.      

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This week, Bryan Knapp returns in Sarah’s stead to discuss James Bond fan theories and to just plain nerd out about the 007 films. Click here if the media player does not load.

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Bryan returns after a brief break, and the Nerds welcome back the Wheel on History to focus on status symbols. Click here if the media player does not load.   Photo Credit: H.H. Pope Shenouda III of Alexandra wearing an Eastern Rite version of the bishop’s mitre, taken by Michael Sleman of Hope Pictures LLC, 2007.

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This week, Nerdonomy guest host Bryan Knapp takes Sarah’s place as The Nerds discuss Spaghetti Westerns, specifically Sergio Leone’s “Dollars Trilogy.” Click here if the media player does not load.

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This week, in Bryan’s absence, Sarah and Eric discuss the history of a small country that is currently in need of a lot of help: Nepal. Click here if the media player does not load.   Photo Credit: “Nepal Kathmandu Night Swayambhunath 6” by Alexander Shafir

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This week, the Nerds discuss the Mad Max Trilogy and their expectations for the newest installment Mad Max: Fury Road. Click here if the media player does not load.

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Eric and Sarah conclude the discussion of Space Probes while Bryan makes stupid jokes on the side.  Be sure to listen PAST the Outro this time, nerds!  Enjoy!   Click here if the media player does not load.   Photo Credit: The Mars rover Curiosity, NASA, Public Domain

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This week,  the nerds talk ad nauseum about The Avengers: Age of Ultron.  SPOILER WARNING:  We talk about EVERYTHING, so once we get into the discussion, you’ll want to stop until you’ve seen the movie. Click here if the media player does not load.

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This week, Sarah’s brother Mike is back to celebrate May 4th by nerding out about the Holy Trilogy. Click here if the media player does not load.

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This week, the nerds (read: Eric) dive into the history of space probes.  Listen for lots of stupid jokes and interesting facts. Enjoy! Click here if the media player does not load.   Photo Credit: The Mariner 2, the first space probe to fly by Venus.

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To commemorate one of Sean’s favorite holidays, The Nerds welcome Sarah’s brother Mike as a special guest to discuss some notable stoner movies. Also, Mike and Sean start an Ackbar war of biblical proportions. Click here if the media player does not load.

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With the return of Eric, the Nerds discuss the unsung contributions of women in Science, Technology and Medicine.  Enjoy!   Click here if the media player does not load.

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This week, the NoF crew discusses some of the finer and lesser points of The Matrix Trilogy. Click here if the media player does not load.

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Bryan and Sarah wrap up March with a brief history of Easter.  Listen as we explore the holiday from both Christian and Pagan traditions, and learn that Sarah is afraid of her shadow.  Enjoy! Click here if the media player does not load.   Photo Credit:  “Easter Eggs from the Czech Republic,” Jan Kameníček, Public Domain

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This week, NoF co-founder Dave McGuire fills in for Roxi to talk about the musical Sweeney Todd.  Thanks to our listener Samuel who suggested the topic! Click here if the media player does not load.

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With Eric on paternity leave,  Sarah and Bryan take a moment to acknowledge their Celtic roots and talk about the Christianization of Ireland, which of course also means we talk about St. Patrick’s Day.  Enjoy!   Click here if the media player does not load.   Photo Credit: Stained Glass collage of St. Patrick, catholictradition.org

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This week, NoF co-founder Dave McGuire is back with The Nerds again to discuss the merits and faults of practical and CGI special effects. Click here if the media player does not load.  

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Bryan and Sarah welcome back an old friend that has seen the light and changed their ways… but still spins round and round. Click here if the media player below does not load.   Photo Credit:  “Life of Martin Luther and the heroes of the Reformation,” Public Domain.

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This week, the Nerds pit two of Hollywood’s best composers against each other: John Williams and Hans Zimmer. Click here if the media player does not load.

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Eric, Sarah and Bryan continue their discussion about the controversial topic of Eugenics with guest Matt Lussier.  Also, a famous villain makes a brief appearance. Click here if the media player does not load.

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This week, the Nerds chat about Monty Python films.  We hope you enjoy the crap out of it! Click here if the media player does not load.

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Bryan, Eric, and Sarah welcome fellow nerd Matt Lussier onto the show to discuss the controversial topic of Eugenics.    Click here if the media player does not load.  

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This week, The Nerds conclude Mel Brooksuary by discussing a heavily underrated classic: Silent Movie. Click here if the media player does not load.  

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Sarah, Eric and Bryan continue their discussion of the California Gold Rush, this time focusing on the impact it had on the people involved.  Enjoy! Click here if the media player does not load.

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To celebrate the beginning of yet another Mel Brooksuary, The Nerds chat about Robin Hood: Men in Tights whilst under the influence of an underhanded Scandinavian spirit. Click here if the media player does not load.

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Sarah, Bryan and Eric begin a fun discussion about the impact of the California Gold Rush.  Enjoy! Click here if the media player does not load.   Photo Credit: Sailing card for the clipper ship California, depicting scenes from the California gold rush, c. 1849, Public Domain.

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The Nerds debate the polarizing debacle surrounding Sony Pictures and The Interview. Click here if the media player does not load.

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Sarah, Bryan and Eric discuss Christmas traditions on the continent of Asia. Click here if the media player does not load.     Photo Credit:  Yodobashi-akiba at Christmastime.  Public Domain.

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This week, the Nerds discuss what is arguably the most quintessential Christmas film, and an American classic: It’s a Wonderful Life. Click here if the media player does not load.  

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Eric, Sarah and Bryan discuss the varying Christmas traditions that take place in the many countries in Africa. Enjoy! Click here if the media player does not load.   Photo Credit:  Christmas lights in South Africa, scoopboy.com

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The NoF crew kicks off December by discussing the classic holiday film Miracle on 34th Street. Click here if the media player does not load.

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In light of Thanksgiving being almost upon us, Sarah, Eric and Bryan take a different angle by talking about the things the indigenous people of the Americas contributed to modern culture and society.  Enjoy! Click here if the media player does not load.

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Gina Giovannetti joins the Nerds once again to finish talking about Harry Potter… for now. Click here if the media player does not load

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Sarah Ashley joins Nerds on History!  And yeah, we talk about Guy Fawkes.  Enjoy! Click here if the media player does not load.

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The Nerds welcome Gina Giovannetti back  to the Nerd Cave to talk Harry Potter. Click here if the media player does not load.

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An important announcement from Sean. Click here if the media player does not load.  

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A very important announcement from Bryan. Click Here if the Audio Player doesn’t load. Photo Credit: “Wrinkly Jack O’Lantern” by Evil Erin  

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Gina Giovannetti returns in Part 2 of our Lord of the Rings extravaganza! This week, we explore the original trilogy in more detail, discuss discrepancies with the books, then we get to.. ugghh… The Hobbit. Click Here if the Media Player Does Not Load

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Eric and Bryan continue their discussion of Star Trek episodes that travel to key points in history with guest Jeremy Commandeur.  Enjoy! Click Here If the Media Player Does Not Load   Photo Credit: Still from “Far Beyond the Stars,” Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

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This week, the Nerds enlist the help of friend and expert Gina Giovannetti to discuss The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Click Here if the Media Player Does Not Load

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Eric and Bryan are joined by friend Jeremy Commandeur for an epically nerdy episode where they discuss different points in history that have been visited by Star Trek characters over the years. Click Here if the Audio Player doesn’t load.   Photo Credit: Still from “City on the Edge of Forever,” Star Trek: The Original Series  

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This week, Dave McGuire guest hosts as the Nerds dedicate an entire episode to the worst sequels of all time. Click here if the media player below does not load.

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Eric and Bryan continue their conversation about Espionage, though this time they focus on the tools of the trade.  Enjoy! Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.   Photo Credit: Top left: Aerial photographs of Schlosshotel Kronberg. Bottom left and center: Frankfurt. Right: Pigeons fitted with cameras, Public Domain.

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This week, Sean, Roxi, and Sarah wanted to spotlight an underrated film and in the words of its stars “…the stupidest, dumbest movie ever made:” BASEketball. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Eric and Bryan begin a two-parter discussing how espionage has changed over the course of history.  Enjoy! Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.   Photo Credit: “Espionage” by Petras Gagilas

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Sarah and Roxi welcome Girls With Issues hosts Billea Bones and Vicki Oh to discuss female representation in the media, both positive and negative. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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For their 100th episode, Eric and Bryan revisit one of their earliest episode topics: dumb laws that have been made throughout history.  Enjoy! Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.   Photo Credit:  An excerpt from the Organic Laws of Oregon.  Play close attention to Article 4, as it is especially stupid. […]

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The Nerds welcome Eric Bricmont from Nerds on History, NoF forefather Dave McGuire and Nerdonomy cousins Vicki O. and Billea Bones from the Girls With Issues podcast to dedicate NoF 100 to a comedic genius and Academy Award winning actor who touched all of our hearts… Mr. Robin Williams. Click here if the media player […]

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In honor of EPISODE 99, Bryan introduces a remastered and re-edited version of Nerds on History‘s very first episode: The Mongoose Equation. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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In honor of EPISODE 99, the NoF crew presents a spectacular collection of previously deleted content from both the Nerds on Film and Nerds on History libraries. WARNING: The content of this episode is far more offensive and hilarious than usual.  SUPER COOL, RIGHT!? Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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While Eric is on Break, Nerdonomy regular Dave McGuire shares the history of screenwriting with Bryan, as well as talking about the process of storytelling. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.   Photo Credit:  A display of early Screenplay formatting, similar to the modern format, from the shooting draft of King Kong, […]

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This week, the Nerds spend some time talking about Guardians of the Galaxy, then explore the world of American remakes of foreign films. Click here of the media player below has trouble loading.

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With Eric on a two-week break, Nerdonomy regular David McGuire stops by, and he and Bryan revel in their stage acting days while discussing the changes to art of Acting that in the 20th Century.  Enjoy! Click here if the media player has trouble loading.   Photo Credit:  A scene from A Month in the Country […]

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This week, Sean, Sarah and Roxi discuss the origin of baseball movies and nerd out about some of their favorites. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Eric and Bryan conclude their epic trilogy on the topic of World War I. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.   Photo Credit: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand

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This week, Sarah, Bryan and Roxi discuss one of the most prolific film score composers of our time: Danny Elfman. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Eric and Bryan continue their their epic conversation about “The War to End All Wars”:  World War I. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.   Photo Credit: “Types of ordnance. British guns – elevated position mobile mount at the front during World War I,” Public Domain

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This week, The Nerds chat about director David Fincher… but not without doing impressions for ten minutes first. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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With it’s 100th anniversary looming, Eric and Bryan begin to tackle what is certainly a pivotal moment in not just American, but World History: the start of World War I.   Click here if the media player below has trouble loading. Photo: British Soldiers in a Captured British Trench, public domain, Wikimedia

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This week, The Nerds break down the cinema classic Rebel Without a Cause. There is also the retirement announcement of a “Notable Player.” Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Eric and Bryan continue their month of American themed topics by talking about Ellis Island     Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.  

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The Nerds discuss the “Mockumentary” style of filmmaking and their mutual love of all things Christopher Guest.  Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Eric and Bryan kick off July with a slightly new format, discussing one of the monuments most synonymous with Americana: The Statue of Liberty. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.   Photo Credit: Bryan Moriarty

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Nerds on History‘s Eric Bricmont guest hosts as the Nerds debate the merits and point out the numerous historical inaccuracies of The Patriot. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Eric and Bryan tackle the history behind the most important issue of our time.  Tune in to learn about global warming, and what you can do to help us survive it. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.   Photo Credit: Glacier silt pouring into Peyto Lake, by Alaskan Dude on Flickr.

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This week, Roxi is on sabbatical and Sean, Sarah and Bryan decide to just wing it with a series of interlocking tangents. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.    

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Eric, Bryan, and guest Michael Kandrashoff finish up their discussion of the history of telescopes, and make an important call to action.  Please Help Lick!  Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.     Click Here To Help Save Lick Observatory

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Nerdonomy forefather Dave McGuire guest hosts this week with Roxi and Sarah to discuss the use of animals in film. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.  

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This week Bryan and Eric welcome Michael Kandrashoff on the show to discuss one of Eric’s favorite subjects: telescopes! (Ha, you thought we were going to say Egypt) Click Here if the Audio Player doesn’t load.

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This week, the Nerds talk about the birth of the “Summer Blockbuster.”   Click Here if the Audio Player doesn’t load.  

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Eric and Bryan welcome back Nerds on Film co-host Sarah Ashley as they discuss one of the most iconic legends in European literature. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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The Nerds welcome Eric Bricmont back for some fun breaking down movies that not only changed the way that films were made, but how people viewed the world. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Eric and Bryan discuss one of the greatest Presidents of the 20th century.  Tune in to find out who! Click here if the media player has trouble loading.

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This week, the Nerds spend their first ten minutes raving about X-Men: Days of Future Past, then they discuss the ups and downs of Disney reboots: fairy tale related and otherwise. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.  

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Eric and Bryan conclude their two-parter of 10 of History’s Insane Monarchs, as well as their month of topics suggested from user feedback.  Enjoy! Click Here if the audio player doesn’t load.   Photo Credit:  Portrait of King Charles II of Spain,  Juan Carreño de Miranda, late 17th century.

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In two short days, X-Men: Days of Future Past finally hits theaters! Listen to the Nerds talk about everything from their first exposure to the X-Men to what they expect from this new adventure. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Eric and Bryan wrap up their month of topics based on User Feedback with a two-parter featuring ten of histories “craziest” monarchs. Click Here if the Audio Player isn’t loading   Photo Credit:  cropped Portrait of King Christian VII of Denmark, Alexander Roslin, c. 1772

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This week, Sarah, Roxi and Sean talk about the force to be reckoned with know as… Meryl Streep. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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This week, The Nerds discuss two of the greatest filmmakers in the last thirty years: The Coen Brothers. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Eric and Bryan kick off  a month of episodes suggested from listener feedback, starting with food items named after people!  What’s the featured image got to do with the episode?  Listen and see! Click here is the media player below has trouble loading. Photo Credit: Painting of Pilgrims meet the Pope, Vittore Carpaccio, c. 1492  

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The Nerds are back this week, and Sean is in studio for once to discuss the ups and downs of being a child actor.  Click here if the media player below has trouble loading

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Eric and Bryan are back this week with an episode all about Ninja and Samurai that is filled with references of Über-Nerd proportions. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading. Photo Credit:  Kushi Tan

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Sean, our lovable editor, is on vacation this week, so the nerds decided to take a break too.  But DO NOT WORRY, we WILL be back next week with another great episode!  In the mean time, enjoy this skit we threw together. Click Here if the Media Player isn’t loading.  

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Sean, our lovable audio editor, is on vacation this week, so we decided to take a break too.  We WILL be back next week with another great episode!  In the mean time, enjoy this short skit we threw together. Click Here if the Media Player doesn’t load.

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We apologize for the previous post not working.  As we were saying, Eric and Bryan discuss a few of history’s least successful invasions.  Enjoy!  Click Here if the Media Player has trouble loading.    Photo Credit: In case you didn’t know, Gerald Butler as King Leonidas in the movie 300.

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The Nerds mourn the loss of a beloved local movie theater that meant a lot to many, many people… just not San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION TO STOP THIS BUILDING FROM GETTING DEMOLISHED!   Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Eric Bricmont is back, ladies and gentlemen! He and Bryan celebrate April Fool’s Day by talking about many strange holidays from around the world. Most of them are legitimate, but its up to you to find out which ones are bogus. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading. Photo Credit: “Burning the Viking […]

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This week, The Nerds put it all on the table and confess their embarrassing “guilty pleasure” films. These are some really bad movies, everyone… but we can’t help but love them.  Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Bryan and friend Evan Schumacher end Mystery March by discussing the life and disappearance of aviation icon Amelia Earhart. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.   Photo: Amelia Earhart in 1937, in front of the Lockheed Electra 10E, Public Domain.

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The Nerds on Film crew talks about underrated movies selected by the deviant and often sarcastic life-form known as… THE WHEEL.  Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Bryan welcomes Nerds on Film co-host Sarah Ashley for a chat about the lost city of Atlantis. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.   Photo Credit: “LOWER LEVEL AQUARIUM, ATLANTIS HOTEL, NASSAU,” by user “Klotz,” Wikimedia Foundation

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The Nerds discuss their experiences while working on independently produced short films. Then, they move into the history, evolution and current state of independent filmmaking. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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New Nerds on Film host Roxi Nobari joins Bryan for some Mystery March themed spins on our old friend, The Wheel of History. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading. Photo Credit: “Babushka” from coolinterestingstuff.com

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The Nerds put their spotlight on indie filmmaker Ron Newcomb and discuss his LOTR inspired film Rise of the Fellowship. Click the poster to view the film! Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.

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Bryan welcomes his brother and Nerds on Film co-host Sean Moriarty for a hearty discussion about the only man in U.S. history to ever successfully commit air piracy: D.B. Cooper. Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.   Amazon.com Widgets  

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This is a downloadable version of our live Oscar podcast that can be synced up with a recorded version of the Oscars in case you missed it. You should download this episode rather than stream it so there’s no chance of any hiccups. You will need to be linked to Wi-Fi to download it as […]

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Eric Bricmont got SHOT! (Ok, calm down, not really) But while Eric is away, Bryan enlisted the help of a mystery guest to assist in talking about one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in history: Jack the Ripper.  Tune in! Click here if the media player below has trouble loading.   Photo Credit:  A map […]

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The 86th Annual Academy Awards are only 5 days away! The Nerds welcome back Bryan Knapp to discuss the nomination process as well as some of the interesting facts and records surrounding Hollywood’s biggest night. Make sure to tune in on Sunday, March 2nd at 5:30pm PST to our Live Oscar commentary track! Click here […]

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In preparation for the 86th Academy Awards,  Eric and Bryan discuss the fascinating history behind movie theaters, and more specifically, movie palaces.  Join us as we explore the cultural impact of these institutions of entertainment, and see why they should be preserved. Click here if the media player doesn’t load.   Photo Credit: “Chicago Theater” by Raymon Sutedjo-The, courtesy of […]

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Oscar season continues and The Nerds welcome special guests David McGuire and Roxi Nobari to break down one of the greatest films ever made: Casablanca. Click here if the media player does not load.

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We apologize for the lateness of this post.  In this episode, Eric and Bryan discuss the historical accuracy of, and the significance behind the recent film The Monuments Men.  Who do you think liked the movie? Click Here if the audio player doesn’t load.

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Roxi Nobari makes her triumphant return to The Nerd Cave as Oscar season is in full swing! The Nerds debate whether The Shawshank Redemption and Pulp Fiction were straight up c***-blocked by Forrest Gump for Best Picture in 1994.   Click here if the media player does not load.  (Psst! It’s below the ads!) See The […]

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Conspiracy Theories get revisited as Eric and Bryan welcome fellow nerd Anders Ericcson as their guest.   Click here if the player has trouble loading.   Photo Credit: The infamously “invisible” USS Eldridge DE-173, c. 1944, courtesy Grunherz and Wikimedia.

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Mel Brooksuary concludes with a visit from an old friend and a conversation about History of the World Part I. Click here if the media player doesn’t load.  See the Movie Here! Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links.  If you click on them and buy from Amazon, you’ll be helping us out with a […]

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Eric and Bryan finish their revised list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient-ish World, and Bryan nearly gets consumed by flesh eating bacteria.  Enjoy! Click here if the media player doesn’t load.   Photo Credit: Angkor Wat, by Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, courtesy of Wikimedia Foundation.

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Nerds on History’s Eric Bricmont is a guest this week as NoF measures their respective Schwartz’s via a discourse on Spaceballs. Click here if the media player has trouble loading.     Check Out Spaceballs Here:

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Eric and Bryan welcome actor, history buff, (and Bryan’s uncle) Greg Mortensen, where they begin to re-evaluate The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Listen to see what makes the list. Click Here if the Audio Player doesn’t Load.   Photo Credit: “Chaco Canyon to the South” by Greg Willis, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and […]

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The month of Mel Brooksuary continues with The Nerds welcoming special guest Roxi Nobari to talk about Mel Brooks’ masterpiece Young Frankenstein. Click here if the media player doesn’t load.                               Disclaimer: The links above are  affiliate links.  If you click either link and buy from Amazon, you’ll be helping us out with a […]

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Eric and Bryan welcome author and historian Maureen Ogle onto the show to talk about her new book In Meat We Trust: An Unexpected History of Carnivore America.  Listen as they explore a unique perspective on the history of food in America. Click here if the media player doesn’t load.   Hardcover                   […]

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Fresh off their trip to Las Vegas’s New Media Expo, Eric and Bryan offer a belated look at New Year’s traditions from across the globe, and reawaken deep-seated childhood fears.  Enjoy!   Click Here if the Audio Player doesn’t load.   P.S. Check out our blog tomorrow for the show notes!   Photo Credit:  Bleigiessen – […]

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Sean and Eric make a few jokes while talking briefly about their experience in Las Vegas for the 2014 New Media Expo. We apologize for not having a full episode ready for all of you.  We promise that next Tuesday, NoF will be back. Click here if the player has trouble loading.

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Eric and Sean break down why we couldn’t have a full episode ready for this week and quickly give an update on Nerdonomy’s trip to Las Vegas for NMX 2014. Click here if the player has trouble loading.  

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While all the Nerds have been on break, we’ve still gotten some great feedback!  So Bryan decided to read some out.  Happy New Year! Click Here if the audio player doesn’t load!   Photo Credit:  Gold Colored Christmas ornament, by User:hmbascom, Wikimedia Commons

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Eric, Bryan, and the rest of the Nerds are still enjoying their Christmas vacation.  In the mean time though, Bryan wanted to share some listener feedback.  Happy New Year!   Click Here if the audio player doesn’t load!   Photo Credit:  Gold Colored Christmas ornament, by User:hmbascom, Wikimedia Commons

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Nerds on Film finishes 2013 by talking about film adaptations of A Christmas Carol. WARNING: This episode gets dark, so prepare to have the innocence of Christmas taken from you. Click here if the player has trouble loading.  

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Eric and Bryan welcome their first spectators into the Nerdcave, as well as Nerds on Film co-host Sarah Ashley, to wrap up their month of Christmas themed episodes by talking about one of most popular Christmas stories of all time.  Merry Christmas! Click Here if the player doesn’t load! Photo Credit:  First Edition of A Christmas Carol, photographed by […]

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The Christmas movie conversations continue this week with Bryan’s favorite: The Ref.  Also, Nerds on History’s Eric Bricmont is back, everyone!  Back to try to destroy the film podcast… one shark at a time. Click here if the player has trouble loading.  

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Eric and Bryan welcome a very special guest to discuss the history behind the Holiday classic, The Nutcracker, and receive some Christmas gifts from some of  their listeners!   Click Here if the play doesn’t load   Photo Credit:”The Nutcracker in Opera and Ballet,” Хомелка, Wikimedia Foundation    

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While dissecting A Christmas Story, The Nerds get a visit from Nerds on History’s own Eric Bricmont whose mid episode tangent may very well be a cinema goldmine. Click here if the player has trouble loading.

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Eric and Bryan welcome their fan Brett Lutz onto the show to discuss the origins behind Yule. Click Here if the player doesn’t load   Photo Credit: The Yule Goat, Wikimedia Foundation.

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This episode, The Nerds start a whole month of Christmas movie discussions by talking about Sean's favorite: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

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Eric and Bryan kick off December by bringing back the Wheel of History! Listen as the boys talk about the history behind Christmas decorations. Enjoy!

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We celebrate Nerdsgiving by discussing the portrayal of Native Americans on film. Also, Nerds on History’s own Eric Bricmont guest hosts alongside a man who has been away from the mic too long… Mr. David C. McGuire. Click here if the player has trouble loading.  

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In what will literally be a once in a lifetime opportunity, Eric and Bryan welcome back health blogger/podcaster Kaila Prins (a.k.a. Miss Skinny Genes)  from In My Skinny Genes and Finding Our Hunger to discuss the overlapping of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah.  We sincerely hope you enjoy it! Click Here if the Player doesn’t load   Photo Credit: […]

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This week, the nerds get to geek out at talking about one of their favorite years for movies, 1995!  Listen as the nerds talk about such cinematic classics as Billy Madison, Braveheart, and several of Bruce Willis’s works. Click Here if the player doesn’t load   Photo Credit: Various Movies Companies, and Google’s sweet image […]

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Eric and Bryan take a listener’s feedback to heart and devote an episode to telling the story of one of the most fascinating,  misunderstood and discriminated cultures in history.  Many know them as the Romani; you know them as gypsies.  We hope you find it as enlightening as we did. Click Here if the player […]

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The Nerds enlist the help of their friend Evan to get to the bottom of some notable murder mysteries. Click here if the player has trouble loading.  

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With that start of November being All-Saint’s Day and El Dia de Los Muertos, Eric and Bryan felt obliged to follow-thru on listener feedback and devote an episode to Catholic saints.  We hope you enjoy it!     Click Here if the Audio Player doesn’t load Photo Credit: Wikimedia Foundation, Painting by Fra Angelico.

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The Nerds take suggestions from fans and friends via Facebook and Twitter for the Six Degrees of Separation Movie Game. Click here if the player has trouble loading.

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This week, Bryan is on vacation, but Eric and Nerds on Film co-host Kevin Sutorius discuss the fascinating history behind the very thing we owe this podcast to, as well as much of our status quo: the Internet. Click Here if the  player above doesn’t load   Photo Credit: Jon Gosier  

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The Nerds conclude this Halloween themed October 2013 with an episode plagued by the intrusions of a certain ghost… he’s not very well known… you’ve probably never heard of him. Click here if the player has trouble loading.

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This week, Eric and Bryan share more feedback, and wrap up October 2013 with the most ancient of symbols to be associated with Halloween and the like.  Listen as they take different viewpoints on the subject of the paranormal, and as always, offer their unique perspectives.   Click Here if the player above doesn’t load! […]

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The phenomena of the Creature Feature was around before it even had a name. Listen to how it started, how it has evolved and hear The Nerds discuss notable releases as well as their favorites. Click here if the player has trouble loading.  

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Continuing the theme of famous things associated with Halloween, Eric and Bryan discuss history and legends behind monsters, both famous and obscure. We hope you enjoy it; it was a fun one to record! Click Here if the player above doesn’t load! “Creature of the Black Lagoon” and “Gill-Man” are the property of Universal Pictures. […]

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This week, Kevin, Bryan and Sean continue October’s horror theme with a discourse about Slasher Films.  They also continue on Nerds on Film’s quest to destroy childhoods by defiling your favorite Sesame Street characters. Click here if you’re having trouble listening.

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As the title suggests, this week Eric and Bryan discuss the history, etymology and culture evolution behind one of the most famous Halloween-related creatures ever: the vampire.  Enjoy!   Click Here if the built-in player doesn’t load. Photo from Carmilla, courtesy of the Wikimedia Foundation

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Sean, Sarah, Kevin and Bryan discuss the merits of ravenous undead hordes. Brains? Click here if you’re having trouble listening.

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This week, Eric and Bryan kick off a month-long dedication to all things related to Halloween with a episode focused on the history and cultural perceptions behind witchcraft.  We hope enjoy as much as we did recording it!   Click Here if you’re having trouble listening! Photo Courtesy the “Victuallers” from the Wikimedia Foundation.

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The Nerds devote an entire episode to the writer, director, podcaster and pop culture icon… Kevin Smith. Click here if you’re having trouble listening.

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While Bryan is busy “les miserating,”  Eric brings over Nerdonomy staple Sarah Ashley as they discuss the fascinating history behind Woodstock.  Enjoy! Click Here  if the player doesn’t load!     Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

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Bryan is back with the Nerd crew to talk about Fantasy films and the different sub-genres they encompass. We also get to some listener feedback that starts an epic quote fest of overtly British proportions. Click here if you’re having trouble listening.

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This week, Eric and Bryan discuss the unique history behind game shows.  Enjoy! Click here if you’re having trouble listening!

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Kevin, Sean and Sarah exchange views on the career of a comedy juggernaut and one of the most quotable actors in film history: Jim Carrey. Click here if you’re having trouble listening.

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This week, Eric makes a very special announcement, and he and Bryan discuss the origin behind some popular superstitions.  Enjoy! Click Here if you’re having trouble listening! Photo by Dawn Ellner.

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Kevin, Sarah and Sean talk SNL based films and a lot of memorable quotes are thrown around. Also, somebody channels The Ladies Man more than they probably should have. Click here if you’re having trouble listening.

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This week, Eric and Bryan consult the Wheel of History yet again for more fun facts about “random” topics.  Enjoy! Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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Nerds on Film celebrates its one year anniversary with a wrap-up discussion about our most favorite and not so favorite movies of Summer 2013. Click here if you’re having trouble listening.

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This week, Bryan and Eric celebrate Nerdonomy’s one year anniversary by discussing… their own family histories, of course. Click here if you’re having trouble listening.

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Recently I went on vacation to Portland, OR to visit a friend. Or that’s what I told her, so I could have a free couch to sleep on and a built-in tour guide (Thanks, Victoria!). Really what I was going for was greenery, environmental research of true hipster oddities in their natural environment, and Powell’s […]

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This week, the Nerds discuss the recent announcement of Ben Affleck being cast as Batman, then they welcome local filmmaker Lon Lopez as their guest to talk about this documentary Rock the Block, and finishes off with Nerds on History co-host Eric Bricmont bringing back the Movie Quote Game!   Enjoy! Click Here if you’re having […]

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Based off of Listener Feedback, this Episode Eric and Bryan discuss the fascinating origins of two the world’s most widely consumed beverages.  Enjoy! Click on this if you’re having trouble listening!

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This episode, Eric and Bryan took a totally left turn from their original plans and decided to talk about the history of words we use every day, and why slang exists.  Enjoy! Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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This week, The Nerds welcome guest Michael Davis from the popular YouTube Channel THE WARP ZONE to discuss the competitive world of internet video production. Click here if you’re having trouble listening.  

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This week,  Eric and Bryan discussing the fascinating history behind magic, from shamans all the way up to Penn & Teller and beyond.  This one is definitely not to be missed. Enjoy! Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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With Eric just recovering from being sick, and Bryan just catching something, the Nerds thought, why not talk about Pandemics?!  Join Eric and Bryan as they explore the cultural and historical impact from history’s most major diseases. Click Here if the player isn’t loading!  

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Sarah and Sean welcome Dave back for a special episode about the film career of a man who helped define the youth of a generation… John Hughes. Click here if you’re having trouble listening.

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Eric and Bryan welcome back Eric’s wife Martha then to finish their (brief) history of Mexico.  Enjoy! Click Here if the player above doesn’t load!

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Bryan, Sarah and Kevin welcome their friend Jill for a lengthy discourse about the wonderful world of Oz. Click here if you’re having trouble listening.

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Due to scheduling difficulties, we had to postpone Part II of our History of Mexico.  Instead, Eric and Bryan introduce the WHEEL OF HISTORY.  See what it  turns out (pun intended)!  Enjoy! Click on this link if you can’t see the play button above!

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Kevin, Sarah, Sean and Bryan discuss “Buddy Cop” films and try to recast one of the greatest of all time: Lethal Weapon. Contact us via TheNerds@Nerdonomy.com or on Twitter @Nerdonomy. Click here if you’re having trouble listening.

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Eric and Bryan are thrilled to welcome Eric’s wife, Martha, onto the show to discuss a topic very near and dear to her heart, the history of Mexico.   Click on this link if the built-in player doesn’t load

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July 4th isn’ the only important day in July full of important events.  This episode, Eric, Bryan, and guest David McGuire go over this week in U.S. History.  Enjoy! Click Here if the play button doesn’t appear!

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Dave, Kevin and Bryan spend quite a while discussing one of the greatest movie trilogies of all time.  Streaming of this episode on your mobile device may require wi-fi. Click here if you’re having trouble listening.

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This week, Eric and Bryan welcome fellow podcaster and sCrypt Comics co-founder Rick Pipito to discuss the history of comics. Click here if you’re having trouble listening!

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What started with a conversation about Empire Records ends up as a discussion on Gen X films.  Hear how the discussion evolves as Sarah and Bryan wax nostalgic about a cult classic, and why Kevin feels like the odd man out.  Enjoy! Head’s up:  This episode may require a Wi-Fi connection if you’re downloading from a […]

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Eric and Bryan discuss Coming of Age rituals throughout different cultures in the world.  Enjoy! Head’s up:  This episode may require a Wi-Fi connection if you’re downloading from a mobile device. Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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Sean and Bryan continue their talk about Superman in film, TV and Theatre.  ALSO Featured: A New episode of Nerds on the Street as we cover one of the Man of Steel midnight showings. Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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Eric, Bryan and guest Kevin Sutorius continue their discussion about Science Fiction, and how’s reflection of society throughout history. Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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On the cusp of the premiere of Man of Steel, Sean and Bryan team up talk heavily about their deep love for Superman through his appearances in TV, Film and Theatre. Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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And we’re back! Fresh off of their appearance at BayCon 2013: Triskadekaphobicon,  Eric, Bryan and guest Kevin Sutorius delve into the history of science fiction, and key figures/works that pushed the genre forward. Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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We’re taking a break this week, but we’ll be back next week with a new episode!  Meanwhile, check out our over 36 hours of content to hold you over until next time. Click on this if you can’t see the player above.

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That’s right, folks. We’re taking a break this week, but we’ll be back next week with a new episode!  Meanwhile, check out our over 36 hours of content to hold you over until next time. If you can’t see the player above, click on this.

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Inspired by their experience at BayCon 2013,  the Nerds discuss the perception of Dragons in film. Enjoy! Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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We continue our discussion from Nerds on Film Ep. 38, “Band of Nerds Part I: Beam Me Up, Riley!”  Be sure to listen to that one first so you can understand what’s going on.  Enjoy! Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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Bryan is back with the Nerd crew in Part 1 of a crossover epic with Nerds on History about National Treasure! Featuring the first ever “Nerds on The Street” segment recorded live at opening night of Star Trek: Into Darkness. Click here if you’re having trouble listening!

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Kevin Sutorious joins Eric to set the record straight about the historical inaccuracy of The Mummy. Click here if you’re having trouble listening!

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Sarah Ashley joins Eric to discuss the history of the English language. Click here if you’re having trouble listening!

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David, Sarah and Kevin discuss the origins of Pixar with a special guest appearance by the California Adventure tangent! Click here if you’re having trouble listening!

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Nerds on Film Co-host Dave McGuire joins Eric for a discussion of monolithic proportions!   Marked explicit for adult language.   Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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Do you ever wonder why movies like Armageddon and Deep Impact or Olympus Has Fallen and White House Down are released so closely to each other? This week, Bryan, Sarah and Kevin discuss the phenomena of “Sister Movies.” Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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Eric and Bryan discuss how communication has evolved throughout the centuries. Dedicated to the memory of Toni Mortensen, grandmother to Sean and Bryan. Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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The Nerds discuss one of their favorite films, Zach Braff’s Garden State, and how it relates to them personally.  Enjoy! Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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Finally, Eric and Bryan conclude (for now) their discussion on Rome, with an emphasis on the Emperors from Augustus through the Byzantines.  Featuring Special Guest Dan Lazarus, a.k.a. The Lazarus Man.  Enjoy! Click Here if you’re having trouble listening!

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