2 NerdyBirds Podcast

The 2 NerdyBirds, Wren and Jade are back to catch up on all things nerdy.  In this episode they trade experiences with Dragon Age Veilguard, Wren quizzes Jade about video games, and Jade comes clean with a confession about her recent playtimes. Send us a text For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

Welcome to the end of 2023! This was a stacked year for all categories of games! The Birds discuss the Video Game Awards nominees and winners for 2023. This episode is full of hot-takes, so hang in there while Wren talks the best strategies for fighting games and Jade kinda, sorta trashes on Final Fantasy 7. For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

So much to be grateful for! The Birds are back and so is Our Flag Means Death!  HBO surprised dropped season 2 on us!  Wren and Jade are full sails ahead on their break down of the season. Join the post-watch party today! For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

It's awards season and The Birds get deep into the 2023 Emmys, what the writer's strike and SAG-AFTRA joint strikes are about, and why the Teen Choice Awards is the best awards show. For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

The 2 NerdyBirds, Wren and Jade have been busy, partly with Diablo 4 and partly with life and new jobs. But The Birds are back to catch up on all things nerdy.  In this episode the discuss the current state of media shows in the gaming world, why Wren misses E3, the best Diablo 4 class, Jade's dirty secret about "wholesome" games, and so much more. P.S.  There were some technical difficulties with our usual recording set-up, so this was a back-up solution.  Apologies for the audio quality.-------------------------SHOW NOTES-------------------------Megan Fox and Blizzard's partnershipCinderys' Lilith (sponsored) cosplayGraph showing video game users in the United States, by gender (March 2023)Summer Games has record viewership for 2023 For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

Just in time for International Women's Day 2023, the Birds take a look at various female video game characters, what makes them great, and what they hope to see in the future. This year's theme for Women's Day is "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality," and the Birds are optimistic for the future.--Show Notes--Resources referenced this episode that support and research the intersection of women and gaming are:Feminist FrequencyWomen in Games For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

Welcome to Season 4! As Wren and Jade look ahead at new game announcements for 2023, they reflect on the games they have spent the most time with. Can you guess their Top 5 games?--Show Notes--This episode is completely not sponsored by GOG, though Wren and Jade love the GOG Galaxy Launcher for keeping track of their game libraries across multiple platforms. If you are also platform agnostic with your purchases, they cannot recommend it enough https://www.gog.com/galaxy Surprise, but Dragon Age is discussed in this episode. With the pending release of Dragon Age 4-Dreadwolf, revisit our Dragon Age Lore episode, Spotify Link here: https://tinyurl.com/2NB-DragonAgeLore For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

The Birds are back with their favourite things of 2022.  Tune in and catch up!  Have a happy holidays, the Birds will be back in 2023! For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

Join the 2 NerdyBirds this episode to discover what makes for good and interesting anti-heroes, and which studio won: Disney/Star Wars or the DC Extended Universe? For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.com-------------------------SHOW NOTES-------------------------See Wren's guides on EurogamerTiny Tina Loot Luck and other collectibles guide by WrenStop by the 2 NerdyBirds Discord For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

Wren and Jade of 2 NerdyBirds are back with a new season.  Join them for a season of adventures and lore behind their favourite games.  Thanks to a listener question, this season starts with an exploration of the world of Dragon Age.   For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.com-------------------------SHOW NOTES-------------------------Dragon Age Keep - update your tapestries and game choices herehttps://dragonagekeep.com/ For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

In this episode of 2 NerdyBirds, Wren and Jade look back at 2021 and talk about their favourite games, shows, and everything they're looking forward to for 2022. For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

In the penultimate episode of Season 2, the 2 NerdyBirds review the Video Game Awards nominees, winners, and upcoming game trailers.  Join us! For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

The Birds are back! After a short break,  Wren and Jade catch each other up on games they've been playing (New World, Guardians of the Galaxy) and talk about the new Dune movie!  Listen now and find out which Bird wants to be a Pegasus or a unicorn for the day.--Show Notes--2 NerdyBirds TwitterWren on Twitch, Twitter, or email: Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade on Twitch, Twitter, or email: Jade@2nerdybirds.com For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

Hello! This is a new special series in which one or both of the Nerdy Birds will nerd out for 30 minutes.  In this inaugural Nerdy in 30 (or less) Wren recaps the recent Nintendo Direct from September 24! Thanks for listening For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

In this episode, the 2 Nerdy Birds bring you ongoing updates in the Activision-Blizzard lawsuits...yes, now there are TWO lawsuits. Share their thoughts on other shenanigans in the gaming industry, but cannot help but nerd out over the recent PlayStation Showcase.  All this and more, listen now! --Show Notes--2 NerdyBirds TwitterWren on Twitch, Twitter, or email: Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade on Twitch, Twitter, or email: Jade@2nerdybirds.comPlaystation Showcase trailersLatinx Games Festival page on SteamXBox Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

Join 2 NerdyBirds with special guest, Cheezeburger Jesus as the discuss all things rebooted or remade and why it sucks.  Listen now for secrets to Wren's collections, Jade's Darth Vader impression, and more! For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comHelp the Birds get a custom YouTube URL by subscribing to our channel today.  Content is in the works! For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

Welcome to Season 2!  In this episode, the Birds bring you up to speed on the happenings at Activision-Blizzard, solve the world's problems, suggest games for coping with the Blizzard mess,  and more. For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comHelp the Birds get a custom YouTube URL by subscribing to our channel today.  Content is in the works! -------------------------SHOW NOTES-------------------------Blizzard execs laugh at fan for question about female armourhttps://www.reddit.com/r/wow/comments/oppasc/heres_a_video_from_blizzcon_2010_where_a_player/ For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

Jade calls in from the road to join Wren and their first guest nerdy-bird, Marie, to wrap up the Nerdy Birds first season and Supernatural watch party! Jade literally called in, so we had some technical black holes this episode, but nothing will stop the birds from wrapping the season.  Stay tuned, follow on Twitter for a fresh Season 2!2 NerdyBirds TwitterWren on Twitch, Twitter, or email: Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade on Twitch, Twitter, or email: Jade@2nerdybirds.comTacoBoutMarie's K-rap recommendation: Simon Dominic - TopicWren's selection from the Outer Worlds and The Offspring's latest album - Let the Bad Times RollJade's not-so-secret love: Led Zeppelin (all of it is better than Kansas)--------Opening Theme Song: Plastic3 - Video GameEnding Theme of Season 1: Green Rocket Audio - Carry On For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

 After narrowly escaping a devastating black hole, Wren and Jade plunge into a gaming hole. The NerdyBirds dive into Paradise Killer, Kaizen Game Work's very open world sleuth-adventure, and trade our experiences and thoughts with each other.  We preview next month's Independent Games Festival, come clean on mobile games, open up about space boyfriends, and more! ***Special Announcement*** Episode 10 will be LIVE, on Twitch, June 5th!  Stop by our channels (links in show notes) at 11pm Central/9pm Pacific. Hang out, ask questions, or just get down with your Stardew vibe.  We love making this show and cannot thank you all enough for all the support you've shown. Less than three

The 2 NerdyBirds finished Falcon and Winter Soldier and recap it here along with their thoughts. Did Disney do enough? What can we expect from John Walker? Where is Phase 4 going? Have you ever played a Pokemon game? All this and more, tune in now.St. Jude Play Live fundraiser #FortheKids Our official spotify mix-tape2 NerdyBirds TwitterWren on TwitchJade on Twitch  For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

In this episode the 2 NerdyBirds talk about the new game from Spry Fox and Quantum Astrophysicists Guild: Cozy Grove. If you're tired of Animal Crossing and like bears, you won't want to miss this game. Then the Birds put on their boxing gloves and trade blows on beloved franchises, including Star Wars, Jurassic Park, James Bond, and more.  Will there still be a podcast or friendship after this? Tune in and find out.--Show Notes--Cozy GroveThe tweet that shooketh the nestOur official spotify mix-tape2 NerdyBirds TwitterWren on TwitchJade on Twitch For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

In this episode, Wren and Jade take a look at the hardest video games they quit, and finally lead Jade down the dark path of CW's Supernatural, starting with Season 1.SHOW NOTES:The Simpson: Bart vs. the Space MutantsMystBoob Armor: 4 Things You Need to KnowBonus Jill Bearup video: Inigo vs. Westley: Princess Bride Perfection2 NerdyBirds mixtape (on Spotify) For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

In Episode 4, Wren and Jade dive deep answer a listener question about alternate playthroughs for Mass Effect, how to play an RPG, and finally share all, well most, of their feelings about WandaVision. Listen to the music we're listening too, on Spotify.Credits:Thank you @BoyceGames for the question for this episodeFollow 2 NerdyBirds on Twitter, join our Discord, or send us an email: jade@2nerdybirds.com, wren@2nerdybirds.com For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

In Episode 3, Wren and Jade discuss Blizzcon 2021, the new Supergirl, new (yes new) legislation out of Illinois that proposes a ban on Grand Theft Auto 5, and we learn more about Wren's plans for world domination. Listen to the music we're listening too, on Spotify.Credits:Props - A Dream I've Never Lived - Reflexion Check it out on Bandcamp or TwitterFollow 2 NerdyBirds on Twitter, join our Discord, or send us an email: jade@2nerdybirds.com, wren@2nerdybirds.com For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 2 aka the Butt-isode.  This episode Jade and Wren get strategic in their zombie apocalypse dream team, talk a lot about butts, mostly Mass Effect butts, and surprising video game patents. Listen to the music we're listening too, on SpotifyReferences:https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/The_High_Republic:_Light_of_the_Jedihttps://www.pcgamer.com/mass-effect-legendary-edition-will-cut-back-on-the-butt-shots/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/patented-game-mechanics-that-might-surprise-you/1100-6369027/https://www.gamesradar.com/video-game-patents-that-might-surprise-you/End Music:Testilie - Module Based Music - Friendly Alien Jazz Orchestra check it out on Bandcamp or TwitterFollow 2 NerdyBirds on Twitter, join our Discord, or send us an email: jade@2nerdybirds.com, wren@2nerdybirds.com For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f

Welcome to the premiere episode of 2 Nerdy Birds Podcast, a pop-culture and nerd-culture podcast hosted by two long-distance friends: Wren and Jade.  Join us as we cover our favourite movies, music we're loving, and a whole lot of nerdy love for The Princess Bride, Star Wars, and Jane Austen???|Opening show music: Video Game -  Plastic3Intermission: The Stomps - Olexandr IgnatovOutro: Dancing in the Park (with B.B. King)  - Testilie  Listen to the whole album on Bandcamp*all music is licensed for use within this show, or has been provided royalty-free* For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on TwitterQuestions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us:Wren@2nerdybirds.comJade@2nerdybirds.comOr Join our community Discord to get super nerdyhttps://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f