NerdHurdles: Recent Episodes
NerdHurdles
Nerd Hurdles — the podcast that helps you overcome your geek prejudices... with snark
Nerd Hurdle - nerd hur'dle - (nûrd hûr'dl) n., v. -dled, -dling -n. a barrier or blockade of 'nerdiness' that an individual not of the nerd persuasion must metaphorically 'leap' over in order to enjoy or fully appreciate a given experience or situation. She loves Mel Gibson but the aliens were just too big a nerd hurdle for her to really enjoy Signs. -v. to successfully overcome a nerd hurdle.
Each week one of geekdom's sacred cows is put on the chopping block as Jakob and Mandi dissect it with an irreverent and ruthlessly critical eye. Occasionally the cow makes it out unscathed, but even when when the blood of your favourite movie, TV show, book, comic, game, character or pastime is spilled, there's something to laugh about (as they twist the knife).
The final episode of the long-running podcast Nerd Hurdles. Recorded as a livestream on the 10th anniversary of the show (December 18th, 2018), this is an edited-down audio only version of the broadcast.
Kathie (AKA Olivia Kent) joins Jakob and Mandi in a discussion of erotica and erotic fiction that is not fan fiction.
We made a survey about Star Trek. A whopping 47 people responded (including us)! These results are totally scientific and reveal the ultimate truth about who the best and worst characters are and what series is the true fan favourite. You can't argue with the opinions of a whole 47 people.
Visit our YouTube channel for an "enhanced video" of the episode! https://youtu.be/-Qdv7hX6L8A