Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast

As a groundbreaking JRPG sweeps across the planet, its pandemonium makes a twisted pitstop in a Pennsylvanian college town. In their next Pop Culture Legend, Mark and Joe share a story of exploitation, manipulation, and abuse; the lesser known story about a young woman named Jen who took her fandom of Final Fantasy VII too far. Listen to today's episode for more about this dark tale that turned a seemingly innocent club for like minded youth, to a full on cult...Listener discretion is advised.  Additional Sources: Fanlore FF7 House Demon Sushi Directory Vice FF7 House Story Game Rant FF7 House Music Credits: "Prelude No. 4" Written and Performed by Barryvan "Quest" Written and Performed by MaCu "Suspense Piano" Written and Performed by Serge Quadrado Follow us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1

Today's guest has a decade worth of professional acting experience with TV & Movie credits that include Total Recall, The Flash (1990), Lethal Weapon, Star Trek the Next Generation and Star Trek Lower Decks just to name a few! We are humbled to have Lycia Naff join us on Episode 57 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Lycia is not only a talented actress, but a professional dancer, an incredible journalist (who broke the new of the Bill Cosby scandals), and the founder of Drive-by Do-Gooders -- an organization that helps the homeless of skid-row and other parts of Los Angeles! We hope you enjoy today's conversation with Lycia and continue to listen and subscribe for future episodes! Lycia's Non-Profit: https://www.drivebydogooders.org/   Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic Closing Track: "Future is Now"  Follow us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1

Seinfeld first graced our TV screens in the 1980s -- despite a rocky start it has maintained a firm and constant grip on pop culture over 30 years after its prolific run. With 180 episodes and 9 seasons to explore, where would someone start? What do they need to know? Welcome to Season 2 Episode 56 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today we're talking about the most famous show about nothing, Seinfeld! And once again, our resident meme and Seinfeld aficionado, Doug Eberle, joins our regular hosts! Our mission: to help new fans of the series better understand its history, themes, and advice on what to watch from the hit show. Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic Closing Track: "Future is Now"  Follow us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1

Welcome to Pop Culture Legends, a miniseries by Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! In 1987 Chicago residents were baffled and disturbed when their evening broadcast on two different TV stations was interrupted by a pirated broadcast. A man imitating a popular TV character performed a series of bizarre antics and to this day...we still don't know who was behind it. Listen to today's episode to hear about the efforts of law enforcement, internet sleuths, and broadcast specialists to uncover the mystery behind the Max Headroom Incident. Music: "Exit Body" Written & Performed by Ventolyn & Becotyde "Chromatic" Written & Performed by Jim Hall "They Mostly Come at Night...Mostly" Written & Performed by Jim Hall "Cue 1a-Pink Floyd-esque Synth Drone (Soul Purpose)" Written & Performed by SoularFlair   Follow us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1

From Spaceballs to Hot Shots to Scary Movie, spoof movies have covered almost every other movie genre to the joy of audiences everywhere. But what if a spoof movie made a joke out of the reality behind a movie and not the movie itself? What if a spoof movie had heart, drama, and legitimate character development? What if a spoof movie...was more than a spoof movie? Welcome to Season Two Episode 55 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today Mark and Joe dissect the 1999 movie Galaxy Quest! From a change in directors, thoughtful content from the cast, and the possible existence of an "R" rated version; be sure to listen to todays conversation to hear about these and so much more!   Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic Closing Track: "Future is Now"  Follow us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1

Embroiled in console wars, Nintendo faced mounting pressure from the Sega Genesis and Sony Playstation. Its current generation of gaming technology, the Super Nintendo, was showing its age and with the Nintendo 64 several years away needed a solution. Enter Donkey Kong Country, the first of several major hits by UK-based Rare that redefined what Super Nintendo hardware was capable of. Join Joe and Mark as they return to 1994 to expand on the landscape of gaming, how Donkey Kong pulled off its tech, and how they think the rebooted Donkey Kong universe stands up almost 30 years later. Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic Closing Track: "Future is Now"  Follow us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1

UPDATE: 11/1/22, Ruth Marie Terry has been discovered to be the Lady of the Dunes after 48 years. Through genealogy, the FBI was able to identify Terry, and utilized DNA analysis, family trees, and historical data. Hopefully, this leads to additional information to identify her killer. ORIGINAL: In the summer of 1974 a film was being made that would make a country afraid to go into the water, and shortly after a gruesome murder would shake a scenic coastal city for decades. Welcome Pop Culture Legends, A Digital Dissection Miniseries! Today's story is about the Lady of the Dunes, an unidentified woman who was murdered but a clue to who she is may be found in the horror classic "Jaws." Music Credits: "One Moment" and "Peaceful Mind" both written and performed by Borrtex Other music has been provided by WeVideo 

180+ credits to his name. An icon of TV & Film. In today's episode, we have the honor of speaking with actor Danny Woodburn! Whether it's helping barbarians on Conan the Adventurer, putting Kramer in his place on Seinfeld, or ruling over the inmates in Watchmen, Danny has an incredibly diverse career and has definitely brought his charm to many properties. In addition to acting, we explore Danny's mission to bring equality for people with disabilities in the acting profession and his experiences dealing with stereotyped roles. Today's panel features special guests Nate Behncke and Doug Eberle! We hope you enjoy! Danny's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-woodburn-b8065aa Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic Closing Track: "Future is Now"  Follow us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1

Wisconsin is already politically known as a "Purple" state, where often political feelings are mixed and election season always brings upheaval. The same can be said for Wisconsin when Making a Murderer premiered in 2015, splitting the state in half to determine if Steven Avery was wrongly incarcerated for the murder of Theresa Halbach. The Netflix series would captivate the world as millions would weigh in on their opinions of the documentary -- spawning petitions, and asking for Presidential Pardons for Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey. Join Joe and Mark as they look back to Season 1 of Making a Murderer, combining analysis of the show as well as their theories as to what actually happened. Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic Closing Track: "Future is Now"  Follow us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1  

Welcome to our first ever "Pop Culture Legends" episode! Every other week this season we're going to bring you stories that fit between the proverbial cracks of pop culture topics. They may be a touch creepy, with a dash of true crime, and just a pinch of bizarre; but they will relate to the movies, comic books, video games, and TV shows we know and love.  Today's story is about the mysterious arcade cabinet "Polybius" that vanished almost as quickly as it showed up in local arcades. There are stories about it giving players violent headaches and that it, and its users, were even closely watched by men in black suits...To find out more about this legend, listen to today's episode! Music Credits "Suspense" Written and Performed by Serge Quadrado "Cancion Triste" Written and Performed by enrique27naveda  

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 51 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Every few years competitors from across the globe come together to proudly represent their countries. They put forth everything to compete, struggle, succeed, and...drink beer from a glass boot?  On today's episode, Mark and Joe dissect the often overlooked and definitely underrated comedy from Broken Lizard, Beerfest. You can enjoy today's podcast from a tandem bicycle with your best buds, a secret beer drinking training ground, or from the comfort of your own home...and you can forget about the ram's piss...no need to go that hard.   Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Opening Track - "Modern Power-Up Electronic" Closing Track - "Future is Now"

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 50 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! On today's episode, Mark and Joe turn back the clock to 2012, dodge a scheduled apocalypse, and sharpen our hidden blades once again to tackle Assassin's Creed III in our first ever Retro Review. As usual, our hosts discuss development history, characters, actors, and the story of the game, but this time they also discuss what they rate the game! Want to hear about the gameplay changes from the previous titles? How to navigate the colonial East Coast of the U.S.? Or maybe how you can get rich quick by trapping beavers...with a questionable amount of joy? Well for the answers to any and all of these, be sure to listen to today's episode!   Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Opening Track - "Modern Power-Up Electronic" Closing Track - "Future is Now"

Welcome back to Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! For our season 2 opener we have one of our most anticipated guests yet! Noah Watts sits down with Mark and Joe to discuss some of his favorite movie franchises, his heritage, acting career, Assassin's Creed III (as the voice of Connor Kenway), and how he pours his heart and soul into his music. Oh, and he might know a thing or two about surviving the apocalypse, just watch his Twitch stream to find out more. We cannot say "thank you" enough to Noah for spending time with us and you won't want to miss this episode! Noah Watts' Links Listen to Noah's Music on Spotify and Soundcloud!  Watch and Subscribe to Noah's Twitch Channel!  You can also follow him on Instagram and Twitter! Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Opening Track - "Modern Power-Up Electronic" Closing Track - "Future is Now"

We would like to thank everyone that gave our podcast a chance, a listen, or a look for our first season! For our finale, Mark and Joe look back on their favorite memories from the first season.   We hope you've enjoyed the road so far. we'll be taking a short break before Season 2 begins. Thank you for making this first season an incredible experience and fun for all of us. Music Credits: "Pixel Peeker Polka (Faster)" Written and Performed by Kevin MacLeod "Our Young Guts" Written and Performed by Andy G. Cohen

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 48 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! On the fifth and final episode of our Creator's Spotlight, we welcome artist Vince Sunico! Vince has been drawing for over 40 years and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and skill in his craft.  Vince talks about how he has been drawing all his life, how he got into drawing comics, and his experience with LOATHE -- his original character that will be in graphic novels starting in 2023. There's a lot that goes into an illustration, and Vince shares the journey -- including advice for aspiring illustrators. Show Notes: Vince's Original Character "Loathe" Vince's Instagram page Music Credits: "Pixel Peeker Polka (Faster)" Written and Performed by Kevin MacLeod "Our Young Guts" Written and Performed by Andy G. Cohen