Pop Culture and Politics on the Artistic Spectrum
I've spent some time listening and seeing others play modern video games, and I realized that I don't care. Most modern games look incredible, however, they also appear to be incredibly time-consuming. Which is good for some, not so much for me. One of my favorite things about the games of my youth was that… Continue reading Joe Z’s Retro Gaming Adventure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X_j6ZzFOUg The objectively awful Mobile Strike game is for dads and intellectually disabled adults. So perhaps marketing to that crowd is a genius scheme. But despite the desperate outcry for more "realistic" women and the virtue-signalling adoration thrown at plus-sized models (read: women with slim faces but huge bodies) seems to border on condescending. Who on earth… Continue reading The Mobile Strike Models, and You
Xander Berkeley (24, 12 Monkeys, Being Human, The Walking Dead) joins us to discuss his long career of art, acting, and using film shoots as an excuse for a vacation / Hashtag activism and an open message to apologists / How to be evil in the Fallout 4 wasteland / Jessica Jones and Negan with a bat / Dan… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 172: Plushable Deniability with Xander Berkeley
New look for the new generation: The Sailor Twift Studios Generation! The gang performs LIVE at Tattooed Mom on South Street in Philadelphia! We talk about our favorite shows (Rick and Morty / I AM CAIT / Wet Hot American Summer), favorite games (ZELDA), and favorite movies (KILLA SEASON). We play some games, and give… Continue reading Talking Nerdy LIVE at the Philly Podcast Festival 2015 at Tattooed Mom!
Love won all across the country this week, but love lost for Batman and Electra. The Internet struggles to find something else to battle in a news cycle that has been relatively calm, desperate for a big story. We dive into the conversation about equality for all and if DC's venture into the darkest night… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 153: Love Wins For All But Batman
In this week's action-packed episode, we discuss the Charlie Charlie ghost terrifying black teens across the globe; watch Batfleck squat over a purple Lamborghini; discuss the final episodes of Game of Thrones; and get to the bottom of whether or not Brianna Wu is a book ghost. Dan mansplains the feminist blockbuster 'Mad Max: Fury… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 148: Charlie Charlie and the Babadook Wu
The crew talks about their experiences over the Easter vacation, Dan joins a gym and stares at penises, and Alex has a virtual Zombie Apocalypse. We wish a happy birthday to Kristen Stewart with a round of the Rotten Tomatoes Game, play a rousing match of Brianna WHO?!, speculate about the upcoming Deadpool movie, and… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 141: Dean Girls Do Jazz Hands
In this episode, we pay our respects to Fortune's 6th Greatest Person in the World: Taylor Swift, we play a game of Brianna WHO?!, and Dan Mansplains #Supernatural Tweets. Play along with Dave's checklist of people who manage to offend as we speculate on Walking Dead, the hellscape of fraternities, Josh Trank's Thing, and how… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 139: The Worms of Hollywood
Ben Relethford from the Cartoncast Podcast joins us to shoot the shit and play a big old game of 'Cards Against Humanity'...super-fun and laid-back show for you boys and girls to enjoy while you gain 15 pounds and murder each other over deals on electronics over the Thanksgiving weekend. #IthinkIcan DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EPISODE HERE!… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Episode 122: Thanksgiving Against Humanity with Ben Relethford
Halloween Adventures, Costume Catastrophes, Hollaback's 10 Hour Walk Through Manhattan, Bill Cosby VS The World, Mid-Term Elections, Artie Lange on Twitter, Jose Canseco's Finger Blasting, and a stroll through other news stories with a game of Hold On Hold On I Know This! DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EPISODE HERE or on iTUNES and STITCHER RADIO! Follow… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 119: Cosby, Artie, Cat Calls and Young
H. Foley from the Center City Comedy Podcast in New York joins us for this week's episode. We bring back "Racist Radio" and talk about the latest Fall TV hits and flops. With the premiere of the Simpsons and Family Guy, we play a Simpsons Guest Star Quiz and cap off the show with our… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 114: Hold On, Hold On, I Know This
Special Guests Dan Scully & Garrett Smith from "I Like to Movie Movie" along with Rap Artist A.G. Fernandez join the crew for our second ever LIVE show with the Philadelphia Podcast Festival! We play games like "Drunk or Kid" and "TV Guide Movie Game", give away prizes, and talk about shitty craft beers. #TalkingNerdy… Continue reading Talking Nerdy LIVE from the 2014 Philadelphia Podcast Festival
Join Alex Gross, Dan McGlynn, Charlie Lightning, David Grow and Joe Zakrzewski for an evening of fun and games at the 2014 Philadelphia Podcast Festival Sunday, August 24th at 3PM! As part of the event, Talking Nerdy will be putting on an hour-long live event including some of our favorite stories, audience discussion, and a… Continue reading Talking Nerdy LIVE at the 2014 Philly Podcast Festival!
Actor and Comedian Chris Morris is our special guest this week! We talk about one man shows, Robin Williams, Ferguson, and all the stupid shit Alex does. The crew gets nerdy with Ninja Turtles and we welcome back Dave Grow! Super-quick and intense Robin Williams movie game. Don't miss it! #TalkingNerdy Download the LATEST EPISODE… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 107: Don’t Tell My Family with Chris Morris
Sex Expert and host of the 'Sex with Timaree' podcast, Dr. Timaree Leigh joins the boys in studio this week to talk about gender roles, religion, comic book movies and chick flicks. We play the Urban Dictionary Game and promote the Philadelphia Podcast Festival happening this August! DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EPISODE HERE or on iTUNES … Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 104: Talking Derty with Dr. Timaree Leigh
Former NFL kicker and current activist, Chris Kluwe, joins us in between signing books on the road. We talk about the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby ruling, the world of gaming, sports, and the BET Awards! We also play a special edition of Jose-Can-Say-So in honor of Jose Canseco's birthday! Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisWarcraft DOWNLOAD… Continue reading Talking Nerdy Episode 101: Kickin’ It Nerd School with Chris Kluwe
We discuss strong female characters and their place in movies as well as the season finale of Game of Thrones (and women getting kicked in the crotch). We continue our World Cup coverage and play TV MOVIE MANIA! DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EPISODE HERE or on iTUNES and STITCHER
Sterling, Beyonce, and #Supernatural in this week's episode. We play the Comcast TV Movie Game and try to guess the slogans for World Cup Soccer. And we play the Comcast Cable TV Movie Game! It's like Clash of Clans, except it's fun and exciting and not interminable--and free! Download the latest episode HERE or go… Continue reading Talking Nerdy Podcast Ep. 94: Smellblind
In this week's episode we go over our Oscar Winners once more and one of us gets to spin the Wheel of Pain to discover what their punishment will be. We talk about the new GTA Online expansion, Walking Dead's slow burn, and the new comic book releases of the week! Download the NEW EPISODE… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 84: 50 Ways to Leave Your Penis
Let's not spoil too much of this one, but we get into Net Neutrality and we're releasing it on a day that people all over the Internet are fighting to take back their Internet. Visit TheDayWeFightBack.org Also, we talk about strippers, sports, Walking Dead, and how Dan has Cheez-Its in his beard. Download the Latest… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 81: To the NSA with Love
With news, pop culture and more...This is the beginning of our New Years integration of the WHEEL OF PAIN! Video is integrated with this podcast, so LIKE us on Facebook! The Golden Globes were harsh and now it's time to pay the piper. Thank you all for listening to this soundboard-heavy episode of TALKING NERDY!!!… Continue reading Talking Nerdy, Ep. 77: The Wheel of Pain
In this episode, we do some news, discuss the philosophy of Casper the Friendly Ghost, and wonder what the deal is with the flute player in the Max Rebo band. Dave and Dan show up wearing polar opposite outfits, and a good time is had by all! #TalkingNerdy Download HERE or on iTUNES! RATE US… Continue reading Talking Nerdy Podcast Episode 74: Below the Waist
In this week's episode, we say goodbye to Paul Walker and discuss the brand new revelations regarding the Man of Steel sequel and Amazing Spider-man franchise. We play "Who Twote That Tweet?", "Real or Jabroni?", and discuss practical changes that need to be made in public restrooms. Download HERE or on iTUNES! Please leave comments… Continue reading Talking Nerdy Episode 73: Shit Wonder Woman Says
We celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Who and discuss the evolution of nerd culture. Walking Dead gears up for a gritty mid-season finale and Thanksgiving gears up for a drunk clusterfuck of embarrassment! It's a lot of fun this episode, with no sports but two games: Who Twote That Tweet and Iron Sheik Real… Continue reading Talking Nerdy Episode 72: The DOC Holiday Special
A funny thing happened while channel-surfing today. Do people still use that term? "Channel Surfing?" Anyways, when I say "funny," I mean: horrifying. If there is true evil in the world, its name is Minute To Win It. NBC in their infinite wisdom has picked up on a sure-thing: a game show that's so frustrating… Continue reading The Death of the Game Show
For the record, I am not a huge fan of RTS (Real Time Strategy). I suppose I was never meant to be a god...or a general...or a leader in any way, shape, or form. Commanding and Conquering large imaginary armies across an exotic turrain while casually checking my Facebook just doesn't work for me; but… Continue reading ‘Fat Princess’ is Tons of Fun
So March Madness has come and gone, and for the first time in many years, I actually didn't blow five bucks to make a totally arbitrary guess as to who would take it (nor did I contribute to the billion dollars in lost revenue due to workers following games). This is probably mostly because I'm… Continue reading Mascot Madness
A blog is a blog, so I am free to talk about whatever I'd like, right? So today I'm going to let you into the world of Dave, just a little bit and talk about...well...stuff I like! If you enjoy these things, well...good for you, that brings you up one more peg in Dave's Book… Continue reading Stuff Dave Likes (and My Big Fat Greek Engineering School Tragedy)
This afternoon, I'd like to take a little while and talk about why Philadelphia, the great city where I was born, raised, and continue to live, is the greatest city in the world. Scoff, laugh and shrug, but stay with me on this one... 1) Crime - In 2007, Philadelphia had a murder rate of… Continue reading List-o-Ramma! Why Philadelphia is one of the Great Cities of the World
Let me preface this by saying that I have entirely too much free time. I work three days a week and sit around monitoring what I eat and trying my damnedest to have the most achievement points out of anyone in my clan (fuck you, Mike). I am wholly enamored by Facebook, and wish I… Continue reading An Ode to the Facebook Status
As I'm sure you're all aware, Christmas has come and gone. Even if you don't celebrate Christmas...there was a Thursday that you should have been conspicuously off from work...and all the stores were closed...and everyone was having fun, accept for you. I'm kidding, of course...but Christmas did treat me well, as I hope it did… Continue reading Merry Christmas!!
Unfortunately, there aren't any decent new movie trailers to speak of. For this reason, I've decided to find three future Video Games that look appealing. Again, understand that these may turn out to be the worst games ever--but if their trailers hold up, they should be fucking awesome. 1. Rise of the Argonauts … Continue reading Trailers of the Week III: Gamers’ Edition!
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