Archive for: September 2012

Nerd to Know #04: Jim Henson

 

Bryan the Nerd and Rebecca try to find the Rainbow Connection in this episode of Nerd to Know. Celebrate the life and legacy of Jim Henson, whose birthday is September 24th.

Correction: We made a mistake in this podcast. Kermit has been performed by Steve Whitmire (Rizzo the Rat and Fraggle Rock’s Wembley) since Henson’s death.

Music by 101 (Chromix) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

Nerd to Know #03: The Comics Code Authority

 

What was the Comics Code Authority and why do Bryan the Nerd and Rebecca hate it so much? Did comic books really contribute to juvenile delinquency in the 1950′s? SPOILER ALERT: No. No, they did not.

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DC Confidential – Episode 14

 

JP & The Nerd are back with a long overdo episode of DC Confidential.  The Dynamic Duo of Nerdom welcome Hilton Collins as they discuss the first round of zero issues from DC Comics.  Has DC Comics succeeded or failed so far with Zero Month?  JP, The Nerd and Hilton will give their thoughts.

Word of the Nerd – Primetime Emmy Award Nominations

The Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on September 23, 2012.

Word of the Nerd presents a special devoted to the Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Join Natasha Collier, Rachel Proffitt, Rebecca Narkewitz, and Jason Padua as they discuss each of the categories and the televisions shows and players that they wish had made it on the nominations list. We share who we think got snubbed and who deserved the praise.

For a complete list of nominees check out this post.

 

Downton Abbey theme courtesy of PBS Masterpiece, Sherlock theme courtesy of BBC.

Nerd’s Perspective 0 – JP knows way too much about Demi Lavato

In this episode of Nerd’s Perspective, hosts JP and Dieter are joined by Rebecca Veverka to talk about the Ryan Reynolds/Blake Lively wedding, JP is disappointed in how large cons have gotten, Mark Driscoll stops by to argue politics, and Dieter explains how do get free donuts.

Nerd to Know #02: Edgar Rice Burroughs

 

Who is Edgar Rice Burroughs and why should you care? Rebecca and Bryan the Nerd talk about the life and legacy of the famous Tarzan author, in celebration of his birthday on September 1st, and Tarzan’s 100th Anniversary.

Music by 101 (Chromix) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

Nerd to Know #01: Caring For Your Comics

 

It’s the very first episode of Nerd to Know, the podcast that helps you become a better nerd by filling in the gaps of your nerdy knowledge. In this episode, Bryan the Nerd and Rebecca walk you through the steps of taking care of your comic book collection.

Music by 101 (Chromix) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

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