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Welcome to Positively Nerdy! It’s time to once again join in on the reading and rapid page turning that is: Ryan and Rob Choose Their Own Adventure! Join us as we wrap up Book 3, the Caverns of Kalte and begin Book 4: The Chasm of Doom!Ryan and Rob spent a considerable amount of time wading through the second book in the series, Fire on the Water, but shortly into this episode the boys will already finish Book 3, the Caverns of Kalte and capture Vonatar the Traitor. However, the work of a Kai Lord is never done and before we can even catch our breath, we're whisked south to the investigate the disappearance of resources vital to the Kingdom as well as learn what happened to the first convoy sent to investigate. There are a lot of short entries and quick decisions to be made, creating an exciting pace for the beginning of the fourth book. Any concerns about a lack of combat are quickly reversed as Ryan and Rob travel deeper and deeper into the bandit stronghold. Prepare yourselves listeners, for the Chasm of Doom

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! It’s time to once again go back and get caught up on comic goodness with Comics With Catch-Up! In this episode we’re taking a look at a four random comics from the mid-to-late seventies from both Marvel and DC!These four comics were found in a '4 for a $1' bin at Grand-Con last September. First up is Marvel Super Heroes #58 featuring The Incredible Hulk, reprinting Incredible Hulk #104. The issue pits the Hulk against the Rhino in his first non-Amazing Spider-Man appearance. Then it's Spider-Woman #1, not her first appearance but the beginning of her all-new solo series and the exploration of her mysterious origins. Heading over to DC Comics is a trip back in time to Smallville and the origins of Lex Luthor's decent into villainy, paired against his latest encounter with the Man of Steel in Superman #292. Finally, the character of Karb-brak returns to 'Comics With Catch-Up' in Action Comics #462, sending Superman back to 1776!These four comics represent a dollar well spent and offer four exciting stories filled with origins, back stories and plenty of action

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! It’s time to once again discuss all things cinematic with the latest episode of Ryan and Leah: At the Movies! This time around we’re talking about the latest round of casting for the Man of Steel sequel, a variety of new trailers, our review of a listener recommendation and we say goodbye to Philip Seymour Hoffman.Here’s what awaits you in this week’s episode:It may be more than two years away but we're talking about the Man of Steel squeal again, this time because Jeremy Irons and Jesse Eisenberg have been cast as Alfred Pennyworth and Lex Luthor respectively. Ryan and Leah give their many, many thoughts.Have you seen the 'Once Upon a Dream' trailer for Maleficent? No? Why not? Go watch it now!Captain America: The Winter Solider has a new trailer with more SHIELD, more Falcon and more hints heading Leah's way on the identity of the Winter Solider...The Amazing Spider-Man 2 may be a crowded superhero film, but there's nothing about the newest trailer that Ryan and Leah aren't extremely excited about.Leah's Cinematic Consultation for this episode is the 2011 film, Moneyball. The film earned Jonah Hill an Oscar nomination and also features the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman.Listener Joe Guin (@LexxHunter) recommended Ryan and Leah watch The Innkeepers following their discussion on The House of the Devil. Ryan and Leah were very happy they took Joe's advice!Leah went and saw American Hustle and while she really enjoyed the acting from the main cast, she's not sure there was much more to it than that.Finally, Ryan and Leah say goodbye to the great Philip Seymour Hoffman, who passed away this past Sunday, the 2nd of February, by counting down their top 5 favorite performances from the terrific actor

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! It’s time to once again explore the world of IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics along side co-host Suine Hallock in the latest installment of the Radical Corner of Turtle Comic Talk! In this episode we discuss issue #30 of the ongoing series and the debut issue of the all-new Utrom Empire mini-series!In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #30, 'City Fall' has ended and the Turtles and their allies are forced into hiding. Leonardo suffered massive psychological trauma at the hands of the Foot and each of the Turtles are attempting to deal with the new status quo in their own way. Threatening their down time are a variety of outside influences, some of which still remain unknown to the Turtles.In Utrom Empire #1, Baxter, Fugitoid and Krang are all given the spotlight, having been left out of the massive events contained within 'City Fall'. Krang is hellbent on the completion of the Technodrome, and he'll need help from Baxter Stockman and Fugitoid, whether they want to help him or not!IDW's TMNT comics continue their impressive dominance and if you've been missing out on this series, issue #30 is actually a pretty safe jumping-on point! Don't miss out on this series

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! It’s time for another round of Comic Book Reviews, this time for the comics released in the second half of January 2014. We've got a pile of 27 different comics to get to covering everything from Skyward to Superior Spider-Man, so let's get started!Comics reviewed in this episode:Action LabSkyward #5IDWStar Trek #29ImageSuper Dinosaur #21Rat Queens #4Black Science #3Chew #39Saga #18DCEarth 2 Annual #2Batman and Robin Annual #2Batman and Two-Face #27Aquaman #27World's Finest Annual #1World's Finest #19Wonder Woman #27MarvelDisney Kingdoms: Seekers of the Weird #1Indestructible Hulk #18Avengers World #2All-New Invaders #1Uncanny Avengers #16Amazing X-Men #3Uncanny X-Men #16Wolverine and the X-Men #40All-New X-Men #21All-New X-Men #22Superior Spider-Man #25Superior Spider-Man #26Superior Spider-Man team-Up #

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! It's been a long time since we visited that galaxy far, far away, too long in fact. So now seems like the perfect time to have Joe Hogan back on the show to discuss, rant and speculate on all things Star Wars!There are no shortage of rumors and speculation when it comes to all things Star Wars with seemingly very little 'real' news to be had. In this episode Joe and I go through all the news and rumors we feel like talking about. From still being upset that Star Wars: The Clone Wars is gone to our own ideas and concepts to what happens in Episode 7, its all fair game. So if you have thoughts on Star Wars: Rebels, the new continuity, the idea of Mara Jade becoming part of that continuity, along with everything else I've mentioned, this is the episode for you! Visit: www.positivelynerdy.com Contact Ryan: Twitter: @positivelynerdy E-Mail: ryan@positivelynerdy.com

Welcome to Positively Nerdy!  It’s time to once again discuss all things cinematic with the latest episode of Ryan and Leah: At the Movies!  This time around we’re talking about new news and rumors from DC, Marvel and Star Wars movies, we catch up on some of the late-releasing award contenders and we share some more listener Top Ten movies of 2013 lists.Here’s what awaits you in this week’s episode:There's actual, real news to talk about regarding the still-unnamed Man of Steel sequel.  So we get that out of the way in a hurry.Frozen continues it's dominance and it's future is on Broadway.Michael Douglas is the latest addition to the growing cast of Academy Award winners to star in a Marvel Movie.Disney has apparently approached Johnny Depp to play Dr. Strange.And rumors abound that Pixar will be making one of the Star Wars spin-off movies.  Not only does Ryan not believe this, he goes on at length as to why you shouldn't either.Leah's Cinematic Consultation for this episode is The Place Beyond the Pines.Ryan and Leah then share more listener entries of the Top Ten Movies of 2013Leah  saw Her, a heavy award nominee, and was very impressed by the movie and its message.Ryan saw Inside Llewyn Davis, the new Coen Brothers film, and wasn't sure about it at first but the longer it sits in his brain, the more he thinks he liked it.Leah also saw Dallas Buyers Club.  The movie has gained a lot of momentum heading in the Academy Awards next month as its stars, Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto have swept all the recent acting awards.And finally Ryan and Leah warp up discussing some of their reactions to the Golden Globes and the SAG Awards while teasing some of their thoughts on the upcoming Academy Awards. Visit: www.positivelynerdy.com  Contact Ryan: Twitter: @positivelynerdy E-Mail: ryan@positivelynerdy.com leah@positivelynerdy.co

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! It’s time to once again join in on the reading and rapid page turning that is: Ryan and Rob Choose Their Own Adventure! Join us as we continue to explore the frozen world of Book 3: The Caverns of Kalte!It doesn't take long for Rob and Ryan to leave the tedious traveling of Book 2: Fire on the Water, far behind. The Caverns of Kalte are filled with numerous dangers and exciting decisions. Join Ryan and Rob as they battle monster after monster, find rope and end up using it (just like Charles Bronson and the Boondock Saints!) and try to remember their trip to Ragadorn. All that, and you'll discover the creature responsible for killing Ryan and Rob not once, not twice but six times! It's all here inside the latest edition of 'Ryan and Rob Choose Their Own Adventure'

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! It’s time for another round of Comic Book Reviews, this time for the comics released in the first half of January 2014. The new year is starting off in bizarre fashion as nearly half of this episode's pile of comics is DC! A pair Marvel, Image and Star Wars round out the rest!Comics Reviewed in this episode:Image:Manifest Destiny #3Todd: The Ugliest Kid on Earth #8Dark Horse:The Star Wars #0Star Wars #13DC:He-Man and the Master of the Universe #9Aquaman #26Superman Unchained #5Batman Superman #7Earth 2 #19Marvel:Superior Foes of Spider-Man #7Avengers World #

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! It's once again time to look through the PREVIEWS catalog. This time it's the January issue for comics releasing in March.As always we're looking at new and noteworthy comics throughout the entire catalog as well as new and rediscovered collected editions. This month features a variety of wonderful, and expensive, hardcover collections sure to push your wallet to the limit. But littered throughout are some newly discovered gems that have me very excited. What are they? You'll have to listen to find out!

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! It’s time to once again discuss all things cinematic with the latest episode of Ryan and Leah: At the Movies! This time around we’re talking about our favorite movies of 2013! Ryan and Leah will be counting down their Top Ten favorite films from the past year!Here’s what awaits you in this week’s episode:Two people, ten movies each. Our favorite films of the past year. The lists might be 'incomplete' since we haven't seen many of the recently-released award contenders but that dind't stop us from putting our lists together.But if you think you're going to find our Top Ten lists here, you're wrong. The only way to find out what made our lists is to listen to the episode!If you have a Top Ten list you'd like to share, or you have concerns/opinions about our lists, let us know! We received several listener 'Top Ten' lists after we recorded this episode so all the lists and comments we receive will be shared on the next episode of 'Ryan and Leah: At the Movies'

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! Suine Hallock and I are reunited after a short end-of-year hiatus bringing you our discussion on the three most recent issues of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from IDW Publishing!It's been far too long since Suine and I had a chance to chat so you'll get to catch-up with the two of us catching-up with each other as the episode begins. Then, after we congratulate our friend Pixel Dan and his wife Christina on the birth of their son Spencer, it's onto the Turtle comics!While we were away, the City Fall event ended in issue #28 and the Villain Micro-Series reached its finale with Shredder! Suine and I discuss not only these two issues but recap the entirety of the City Fall event before moving on to issue #29, which sees the Turtles attempting to move on and recover from recent events.If you've been avoiding this series, issue #29 is your perfect jumping-on point-of-entry. Just don't admit that you haven't been reading because you should've been all along!

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! We're back from our long winter's nap to ring in the Positively Nerdy year of 2014! Let's take a brief look back at 2013 before exploring everything to come in 2014 in this short Positively Nerdy update episode!2013 was a stellar year both personally and in terms of all things Positively Nerdy. Moving forward, 2014 is the year of more! More content, conversation and coverage than ever before plus all of the returning features and content you've come to expect. Leading the charge in 2014 is a large assortment of Comic Book movies, along with plenty of other genre films to get your blood pumping, as well as the beginning of the future of Star Wars! We've heard the recent comic news and know that Star Wars: Rebels is on the way, what other news and announcements await us from that galaxy far, far away?Positively Nerdy will also be taking the show on the road this year, visiting a large number of conventions and bringing all the fun right back to you!2013 was excellent and here's to an even better 2014!

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! All month long we’re counting down to Christmas by sharing a Commentary Episode of a different Christmas special everyday! For Day Twenty-Five it's A Charlie Brown Christmas!This is it, we made it! 25 days later and we not only arrive at Christmas Day but perhaps the greatest Christmas special of them all. So iconic is A Charlie Brown Christmasthat not only is everyone aware of its charm and various references that have permeated every corner of Christmastime pop culture, but those references where also contained within several of the specials we've already enjoyed this month! There's really nothing more I can say about this heart-filled classic that hasn't been said already.So instead, I'll just say thanks. Thanks for joining us today and over the last 24 days as we shared some Christmas cheer with you each and every day

Welcome to Positively Nerdy! All month long we're counting down to Christmas by sharing a Commentary Episode of a different Christmas special everyday! For Day Twenty-Four it's Santa Claus is Coming to Town! How appropriate that on Christmas Eve web celebrate Santa's arrival with Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Join us for the Rankin/Bass classic that reveals the story of who Santa Claus is and how he came to be. Along the way he'll encounter friends, enemies and even the future Mrs. Claus!