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Welcome to Episode 80 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel and The 6 Things They Changed From The Comic Book (For The Better) Marvel heroes fall, and get back up because it’s the right thing to do. Captain Marvel falls down and gets back up because she’s Carol Danvers! Today the Nerds go Higher, Further, Faster yet again to discuss Marvel’s Captain Marvel theatrical release! The latest installment of the MCU before Endgame gives the world Marvel’s first female led hero film! From the comic book adaptations, to cameos by Stan Lee and Kelly Sue DeConnick, we discuss it all! We specifically go over the biggest easter eggs, 6 major departures from the comic book, and the realities of the film critics on this film. Find out our favorite parts and our analysis of Earth’s Mightiest Hero on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 79 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Captain Marvel – Vol. 1: Higher, Further, Faster, More Is it a cat or a flerken cat? I bet Carol Danvers would know, as the Nerds travel back into Marvel’s Cosmic Landscape with Captain Marvel: Higher, Faster, Further, More! The new slate, that Kelly Sue Deconnick creates for our intergalactic Avenger, preps the Nerds for the cinematic debut of the character in her current iteration. From the Guardians of the Galaxy, to intergalactic wars, and an Air Force pilot’s place in the universe we explore how this run became one of the most polarizing pieces about women protagonist in recent comic book history. Find out our verdict on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 78 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Food ‘R’ Us The road to a happy life, includes happy foods. Whether you have a dietary preference, don’t cheat yourself, treat yourself to this episode as the Nerds do an “R Us” show about their favorite foods. From fictional cuisines, to the gastronomical experiences in their lives! Get ready, spoon, fork, chopstick, spork, and yes dinglehopper included for this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 77 of Nerd On! The Podcast – The Notebook We do not stand by in the face of evil! Welcome back to Nerd On! This time we talk about Alita: Battle Angel, based on the popular Manga Series, Battle Angel: Alita by Yukito Kishiro! We discuss the merits of Weta Digital and how Robert Rodriguez, James Cameron, and Jon Landau made this one of the truest to the source material of a Manga Film Adaptations. From URM technology, Panzerkunst, to Berzerker battle suits hear here first on this episode of Nerd On! Be sure to subscribe and follow the show for all future posts… Twitter – @nerdontv Facebook – @nerdontv Instagram – @nerdontv and on iTunes and YouTube Become a Patron on Patreon today. Donate to the show HERE via PayPal. Every little bit helps. Learn more about Nerd On! HERE

Welcome to Episode 76 of Nerd On! The Podcast – The Notebook If you’re a bird, I’m a bird. That’s right today we take a stroll into the Nicholas Sparks Classic that spawned several romance films that defined a generation. The Nerd’s sob, cry, and gush about The Notebook! Starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, we accompany your ears (and eyes for some) on this Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re celebrating the day with a significant other, your single awareness, or Galentine’s day, we love you! Find out what was our take always and why it’s Corey’s favorite Romance film of all time on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 75 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Family Guy & RPGs with Dan Peck It seems today, that all we see are superheroes in movies and politics in TV, but where are all those good old fashioned— ROLL FOR PERCEPTION! Today the Nerds bring Dan Peck, one of the writers for Family Guy to help celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the show, as well as give us a better understanding of what it’s like to provide one of Fox’s tentpole programs its jokes and stories! But wait, there’s more! We also talk about the ins and outs of Role-Playing Games! From our first times to the struggles of being a player and a Game Master! How do these worlds collide? Find out on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 74 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Interview with Jonathan Frakes Here at Nerd On! the unexpected is our normal routine but, with the right mindset, this can be the best thing ever. Like who would expect Star Trek and Roma to be discussed in the same episode? Well, the Nerds got to do just that with Jonathan Frakes! You may know Frakes as Commander William T. Riker On Star Trek: The Next Generation as well as Xanatos from Gargoyles. Jonathan takes us through his favorite stories from his time on the Enterprise, as well as his transition from actor to director. From The Orville, Marie Kondo, to 24 Hours of Madness, to Alfonso Cuarón; we talk about it all! Learn our thoughts on all that is Roma AND, more importantly, what does “Riker’s Beard” mean on this episode of Nerd On!?

Welcome to Episode 73 of Nerd On! The Podcast – The Mantle Sometimes greatness is thrust upon us, but have you ever not wanted that greatness? Today the Nerd’s talk about their first IMAGE comic book episode The Mantle. Ed Brisson, brings us into the world without crossover events, reboots, and dark origin stories. We talk about the merits and implications of this 6 issue series that pokes fun at and puts a spotlight into the Superhero Culture we see today. But can something truly be a parody without parodying itself? Find out on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 72 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Spirited Away Your name is your salvation, don’t trade it away, even for a roasted newt! Let’s take a journey to a Bathhouse in the Spirit World with your favorite Nerd Podcast. Today we talk about Spirited Away, the Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki Masterpiece that refaced the animation world of the 21st Century. From Shinto-Buddhism, Ma, and an auteur’s concern of modern society, we discuss and analyze the merits and waves this film holds more than a decade later! Who is our favorite spirit in this modern coming of age fairytale? Find out in this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 71 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Batman Beyond The world will always need the Nerds, as Gotham will always need it’s Dark Knight. 20 years ago, we were blessed with the Batman of Tomorrow with Terry McGinnis! In this episode, we talk about DC’s Batman Beyond! From the same minds that gave us Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill in Batman: TAS, we got a fresh but bleak look at New Gotham in this WB Kids show! We discuss and analyze our favorite moments and where it stands in the Superhero Pantheon, as well as our love for Will Friedle in this multi-show arc! Find out who was our favorite new baddie or where we stand on this Caped Crusader in this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 70 of Nerd On! The Podcast – The Green Lantern Mythos & New 52 New Guardians Vol. 1 & 2 In Brightest Day, in Blackest Night, why do I have all these rings in my sight?! NEW YEAR, New 52! The Nerds take flight into the DC landscape of Green Lanterns and how the emotional spectrum works within it! “New Guardians” stars Kyle Rayner, in his quest to find peace amongst the newly formed Lanterns how does he fare? Who is the uncultured swine of the group or will this episode reveal more than one? If you’re new to DC and what the Green Lantern Corps are, listen to this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 69 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Aquaman My Man! We are performing The Hakka and diving into the first superhero cinematic Atlantis! Ending the year off with another superhero blockbuster, Aquaman! The Nerds dive deep into the waves of James Wan and WB’s newest installment of the DC Extended Universe. Starting Jason Momoa and Amber Heard, Arthur Curry is brought to life in a way no one has ever seen before, they made us laugh, cheer, and most importantly drool. However, no one is immune to our anal eyes as we discuss comic book films to new and watery depths on this Episode of Nerd On! Thank you to all our listeners for a wonderful year!

Welcome to a special holiday BONUS episode of Nerd On! The Podcast – Die Hard Hope your Nerd On Stocking isn’t too full because it’s the holiday season and a specific holiday from the western folks celebrate is the heroic acts of John McClane and the LAPD. That’s right; the most Christmas Action film from the 80s is here to be enjoyed, discussed, and analyzed. Die Hard, based on the novel written by Roderick Thorp, paved a way for a new action hero for generations to enjoy. Ho ho ho, have yourself a machine gun in this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 68 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse So, here’s the story, you get bit by a radioactive spider. Wait, you know this one? Well here’s six versions you may not be that familiar with! Today the Nerds enter the multiverse with Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse. With the minds that brought us The Lego Movie, this star-studded cast brings Brian Michael Bendis’ Miles Morales to life! Find out who our favorite Spider-Man is in this universe and who now reigns supreme as the best Spider-Man movie on this episode of Nerd On!

Welcome to Episode 67 of Nerd On! The Podcast – The Exorcist with Ryan Drummond, Original Voice of Sonic The Hedgehog Collect all the gold rings, the power of Christ compels you! Yes, you read that right. Today the Nerds talk with Ryan Drummond as our childhood would remember his voice from the Dreamcast as our favorite Blue Hedgehog, Sonic! While walking down memory lane with him we talk about his favorite film William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist. Unleashed on the world 1973, we discuss why we think this films still holds the mold for the horror genres and still a classic masterpiece of film making. What crazy methods did Friedkin do to get his performances, what is Puzuzu, does Max von Sydow ever age? Find out on this episode of Nerd On!