Dick Rogers: Space Detective

So... does anyone remember back when the N.E.R.D.S. were talking about getting old scripts from the surviving family of Vern Hasselblad? Didn't think so. Anyway, in this episode Dick goes to Janus station, in the orbit of Jupiter, to help figure out why everyone is so short on food. The answer may seem a bit too familiar to listeners today. Anyway stick around for Dick Rogers and the Space Station Famine!

As we move into spring, Love is in the air, but you know what else is in the air? Justice. That's what. Knock knock, who's there? Justice. And in the criminal justice system the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups. The gameshow host presenting the evidence and the confused juror who has been kidnapped and esthetically refined to within an inch of their life. Dick Rogers Flirts with Felons is their story.

On August 11 2024 the N.E.R.D.S. were invited back to DBQ Fest where they were very excited to be able to present a full two episode story line for the live crowd. If you'd like to listen to both episodes all together this is just a little bonus for you.

Valentines day may have passed, but love is still in the air. This month the N.E.R.D.S. have uncovered a rare gem. A Dick Rogers Valentines Special. SO, join us as Dick looks back on his love life and gets some perspective on his future in: Dick Rogers and the Legion of Broken Hearts!

What's the line between a dream and a nightmare? Does it have to involve fear, or is it still a nightmare if you're just frustrated and uncomfortable? The N.E.R.D.S. won't answer that question in this episode, i was just wondering. This episode DOES find Dick in a situation where he might be asking the same question though. If you want to help him answer that question make sure you join us for Dick Rogers in the Devil's Dream!

The days have gotten shorter and the temperatures have fallen, it's that time of year again. Whether you think it's the most wonderful. or the most stressful time of the year, the N.E.R.D.S. have a little escape for you. Dick Rogers isn't having the best solstice. In fact, he's ready to make it his last. Can Clarice convince him that the world is better off with him in it? Find out in Dick Rogers Has a Wonderful Life.

This month we're going back to the Dungeon. The N.E.R.D.S. are taking you back to the planet Eurola where we last heard Dick defeating a genetic monster in a notorious dungeon. (If none of that sounds familiar to you scroll back to May and listen to Dick Rogers and the Dungeon of Doom) But this time we're following Dick's enemy Drauger as he tries to lead his gang of escaped criminals to freedom. Will they make it? Will Dick catch up and catch his quarry? To find out join us for Dick Rogers and the Dungeon of Doom 2!

It's the most wonderful time of the year, Spooky Season that is. The N.E.R.D.S. have uncovered another gem. This episode has it all, and undercover mission, a sinister cult, life threatening peril, and a hotdish? How could those elements work together? To find out you'll have to give a listen to... Dick Rogers and the Cagey Cultists!

Welcome back for the second half of our live performance from DBQ Fest. Dick has found Trouble, the alien, as well as trouble the concept and is in danger of being (draws finger across throat) taken care of. Can Dick escape, or will this be his final Adventure? FInd out in Dick Rogers and the Dukkan's Design!

On August 10th the N.E.R.D.S. were invited back to DBQ Fest and they were able to present a full 2 episode Story arc live! But here in digital land you'll only get one episode at a time. The Chief told Dick that he has to take the next case that walks into his office, and then a child walked in. Dick takes the case, but soon he figures out he's bitten off more than he can chew in Dick Rogers and the Kindergarten Kaper!

The N.E.R.D.S. have something a bit... strange this month. It's Christmas in July! Santa Claus is missing, and it's up to Dick Rogers to track him down. Can Dick find out what happened to the big man without getting himself on the Naughty List for life? To find out you'll have to join us for Dick Rogers and the Disappearing Santa Claus

This month the NERDS have found a very different script. Dick Rogers has been obsessively investigating a case on the wild frontier of Uranus for the last year and has yet to crack it. A friend's son is at the heart of a mystery, wrapped in a conundrum, served with a mug o' brown. Who has been exsanguinating these cows, and what does it have to do with Spike's mysterious disappearance? Was it aliens? Giant skeeters? Join us for Sightings and decide for yourself!

This month the N.E.R.D.S. are taking you to the dungeon. I was going to write a parody of Welcome to the Jungle by Guns and Roses about this episode, but it's going up late as it is. ANyway, in this episode Dick is in hot pursuit of a notorious outlaw when he finds himself on a strange and rustic planet. Will Dick be able to catch his crook without exposing citizens of an underdeveloped planet to technology that would blow their minds and destroy their way of life? Find out in Dick Roger and the Dungeon of Doom!

This month the N.E.R.D.S. are maybe a liiiiittle bit mean to Mike, but it's all in good fun. They've uncovered a tale of frontier life on Uranus. Dick encounters financial subterfuge while navigating a mystery of misappropriated property and lost social status. Put on your best old west accent and join the N.E.R.D.S. for DIck Rogers and the Left Handed Laser Blaster!

You may have noticed that there have been some late/missing uploads in the last few months. By way of apology the N.E.R.D.S. are proud to present a star studded, if slightly shorter than normal, bonus episode. What stars you might ask? Well... you'll just have to listen to find out. This may be the most innovative and captivating episode of Dick Rogers to date. This is Dick Rogers and the Call to Adventure!

The N.E.R.D.S. have come across something different, something mysterious, something... perhaps negatively affected by corporate meddling. Eleanor and Mike give you the skinny on this Adventure which has perhaps been "inspired" by the mother of all Kaiju herself. Will Vesuvius Rex™ reach the level of destructive power (and notoriety) of Godzilla? To find out leave your ears right here for Dick Rogers and the Planet of Monsters!

Welcome to the third year of the Dick Rogers: Space Detective podcast! While I wish this could be the extravaganza our loyal listeners deserve, this episode is one that may live in infamy. Eleanor happened to "discover" a very peculiar episode. But, perhaps we should just let it speak for itself. Dick goes undercover at a college to get to the bottom of a rash of streaking, and things only go further off the rails from there in: Dick Rogers and the Illuminated Darkness!

This month, dear listeners, our friends Eleanor and Mike have been led astray. That doesn't mean we can't still have a good time right? Some things may be better undescribed, but in this episode Dick is called to investigate what seems like an open and shut case, but the machinations of the victims so-called friends weave quite the web of lies, deceit, and... ads for underwear? If you want to see what I mean you'll have to join us for Dick Rogers and the Case of the Ravaged Room.

Well, if it isn't spooky season again. Time for ghosts, ghouls, and genies? If you haven't heard of spooky genies before, now's your chance. This month the N.E.R.D.S. have done something very special, they've written their own episode featuring fan favorite duo the VanHelsing Brothers. What halloween shenanigans have they dreamt up? To find out you'll have to join us for Dick Rogers Meets the VanHelsing Brothers!

On August 6th the N.E.R.D.S. were invited to DBQ Fest to present a very special live episode of Dick Rogers: Space Detective!  The GIF sends Dick to a planet populated with some of the most iconic characters from Earth's pop culture where he must infiltrate the illegal drone racing scene to investigate a rash or art thefts. Can he solve the mystery, and discover where his loyalties truly lie? To find out you'll have to join us for Dick Rogers and the Swift and the Seething!

This month the N.E.R.D.S. have unearthed another precious nugget of Dick Rogers history. In this episode our titular hero meets his future bride for the first time. Also the President of Space has been kidnapped, and Dick's only hope is to join a wildly dangerous martial arts tournament to save him. Also also,  it's Joanna's last Episode. All this and more in Dick Rogers and the Martial Arts Mystery!

This month the N.E.R.D.S. are bringing you to Venus so you can join Dick, Leeandra, and Bippo as they attend the annual detectives convention. They run into a few old faces, a lot of new ones, and the murder of a very controversial celebrity. Can our heroes solve the case, and bring the murderer to justice? To find out you'll have to join us for Dick Rogers and the Detective Convention Murder!

There are some experiences that will change your life forever, and one of those experiences is riding the galaxies most luxurious space elevator Gigantic. In this episode The N.E.R.D.S. give you just a glimpse of la dolce vita as Dick accompanies some of the solar system's biggest VIPs (and the rest of the plebs) on the gentle ride up and out of the atmosphere. And in the real world Joanna has an important announcement.

In April the N.E.R.D.S. were able to produce the very first episode of The Adventures of Dick Rogers: Space Detective for your listening pleasure. This month they've found another milestone, the last Adventure of the Dick Rogers story. As with everything in the history of this radio show, everything is more complicated than it seems, but nevertheless you're invited to join us for Dick Rogers, and the Deceptive Damsel.

The N.E.R.D.S. keep uncovering incredible pieces of Dick Rogers History. This week They have adapted the script for a proposed 1990's cartoon adaptation of Dick Rogers. No need to wait for Saturday morning, this is Dick Rogers: Origin.

On this very special episode of Dick Rogers: Space Detective the N.E.R.D.S. have tracked down the very first Dick Rogers script. Unfortunately, due to very poorly timed food poisoning, it's up to the quietest nerd Coburn Washington to present Dick and his autonomous companion Z28 Kamaro attempting to discover the whereabouts of the occupants of Ceres. Can Dick solve this devilish mystery? Will he be able to cope with his robotic companion? What did the rest of the N.E.R.D.S. in? Find out in Dick Rogers and the Mystery of the Empty Planet!

Parents, have you talked to YOUR kids about the dangers of Space Communism? If you haven't had that conversation yet, the N.E.R.D.S. are here this week to help you out. Dick Rogers stands accused, and has to explain how his involvement in the "terrorist bombing" of a rapid fashion sweatshop was all an innocent coincidence. Is Dick innocent, or could he really be a Space Commie? Find out in Dick Rogers and the Kitty Cat Caper!

The N.E.R.D.S. have a very special episode for you this month, the long awaited conclusion of the Frogmen from Neptune story arc: Dick Rogers and the Finale of the Frogmen. They've uncovered this gem just in time to kick off the second year of the Dick Rogers: Space Detective podcast. So sit back, relax, and find out what happened to Dick, Leslie, and Professor Willis after the Frogmen dragged them down to Neptune.

Things got a little chaotic while the N.E.R.D.S. were recording for their Christmas Extravaganza, so the quietest member Coburn Washington put together a more cozy low-key way to listen to DIck Rogers and the Missing Christmas Spirit. So if you're not up for the fun discussions (absolute chaos) of the regular episodes, or if you just want to get cozy and listen to the full story, this is for you!

Well, the **** has really hit the fan at N.E.R.D.S. H.Q. There's one last part of the Christmas Extravaganza to present, but the troops have been thrown into full blown pandemonium! Presents are flying, and things have been said that cannot be unsaid. Can Mike hold things together long enough for Dick to learn the true meaning of Christmas? You're in for twists, turns, and surprises in Dick Rogers and the Missing Christmas Spirit part 3!

Welcome back dear listeners for part 2 of our Christmas Extravaganza! This week the N.E.R.D.S. are in conflict as the debate over the best Christmas movie rages. Dick Rogers is also in conflict as Xanxus (the ghost of Christmas present) shows him chilling scenes from the life of his associates Leandra Cratchett and Bipo. Can Dick survive this harrowing glimpse into the life of those he takes for granted? Can Joanna and Mike keep the N.E.R.D.S. from splintering into warring factions over cinematic disagreements? Find out in Dick Rogers and the Missing Christmas Spirit part 2!

Surprise! The N.E.R.D.S. are back with a very special December for you! Joanna has mustered the gang for a special 3 part Christmas Extravaganza based on the Charles Dickens classic a Christmas Carol! This week Dick Rogers is visited by the ghost of Professor Willis as well as being Troubled by the Spirit of Christmas Past. Can Dick solve his most confounding mystery yet? The mystery of how the Christmas party on Nakatomi Space Station bruised his psyche? Find out in Dick Rogers and the Missing Christmas Spirit part 1!

Join the N.E.R.D.S. again this month on a trip back to the 60's that's also a trip into the distant future! Dick Rogers and the Case of the Missing Moon follows our hero and his young ward Caspar Clemonson on a mission that takes them to the edge of known space both physically and spiritually. Can they foil the Starlight Siren, and save the inhabitants of the planet Grogon from certain doom? The only way to find out is to listen!

It's October y'all, and you know that means it's time to get spooky! While Joanna, Mike, and Marchal are getting ready to show you a fun spooky time Xanxus hijacks the feed to present a Spooktacular of his own. Get ready for zombies, kaiju, fanboats, and the return of Professor Willis and Leslie in: Captain Xanxus Vs. the Planet of the Dead!

Welcome back for the newest episode of Dick Rogers: Space Detective! This episode finds Dick Rogers, his plucky sidekick Leandra, and the adorable Bippo on vacation taking in a thrilling hovercar race when a mystery strikes! Who is the phantom racer? How will Dick escape with his life? What is Bippo's deep dark secret? Find out now in Dick Rogers and the Case of the Phantom Racer!

This Episode gets off to a bit of a rough start since Joanna and special guest A.Z. Walter get distracted by cute cat photos, but once things get rolling they roll! The N.E.R.D.S. are happy to present the last of the livestream performances, Dick Rogers and the Family Jewels! A mystery woman hires Dick for an exciting caper, and there's absolutely definitely no genie at all.   Featuring Sound effects obtained from :   https://www.zapsplat.com Facebook sound design   And the following music:  Speakeasy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Proxima Centauri by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com What's The Angle? by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Dark 'n' Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com It's Not Over 'Til The Bossa Nova by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com    Licensed under CCBY 4.0.  The Parting by Nick Gallant and French Fried by Brent Bourgeois from Facebook sound design

On Sunday August 7th, the N.E.R.D.S. presented a special live episode at Dubuquefest. If you couldn't be there in person, or if you wanted to relive the laughs and pew pews, you can listen to Dick Rogers and the Craftshow Caper now!

In this month's episode The N.E.R.D.S. get meta. Captain Xanxus has taken over the Dick Rogers: Space Detective radio show, so Joanna and the gang take over Podcast of the Dead. Just like those poor Zombie nerds (note the non-capitalization) don't know what hit them, your ears won't know what hit them in this episode from last years livestream where Captain Xanxus lives his best pirate life in Captain Xanxus: Space Pirate! This episode also features sounds from Zapsplat.com and additional public domain sounds from freesound.org.

This week the N.E.R.D.S. are very excited to present a new episode of The Adventures of Dick Rogers: Space Detective! Well... all except Joanna. Let's just say there's one specific word in Dick Rogers and the Pornstars Guide to the Galaxy that she's not so thrilled with... We would, however like you to know that the word Pornstar is as spicy as the content gets.

In this episode Joanna and the N.E.R.D.S. present Dick and the Gang investigating a groovy mystery on a spooky trash planet. Can they solve the mystery of the Green Ghost and find the missing girl? You'll have to, like, tune in to find out man. Featuring Sound effects obtained from : https://www.zapsplat.com Facebook sound design And the following music: Speakeasy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Proxima Centauri by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com What's The Angle? by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Dark 'n' Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com It's Not Over 'Til The Bossa Nova by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Licensed under CCBY 4.0. The Parting by Nick Gallant and French Fried by Brent Bourgeois from Facebook sound design

Welcome back for the fourth episode of Dick Rogers: Space Detective. This month the N.E.R.D.S. are joined by their friend Daniel Castle to present Dick Rogers and the Perfect Stranger. IN this episode Dick Rogers and his assistant Harry are hired by a mysterious woman for a job that seems too good to be true, and we also follow Kate and Myra as they test a revolutionary space propulsion system. Will Dick and Harry clean up financially? Will Kate and Myra be blown to atoms? Will their paths cross? You'll have to listen to find out!

Thank you for joining us for the third episode of Dick Rogers: Space Detective. In this episode Joanna and the N.E.R.D.S. present Dick Rogers and the Xenglorpian Problem. Dick, aboard the space station he calls his home, investigates a mysterious murder at the behest of a dazzling damsel.

Welcome back for the second episode of the Dick Rogers: Space Detective podcast. In this episode some of our hosts arguably over-celebrate the launch of the podcast, as N.E.R.D.S. present "Dick Rogers and the Case of the Mail-Order Murder". This Adventure follows Dick, and his familiar allies Trouble and Charlie, as they try to unravel the mystery of cyborg body parts showing up in the mail. Featuring Sound effects obtained from : https://www.zapsplat.com https://www.freesfx.co.uk https://freesound.org and Danse Macabre - Big Hit 1 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3589-danse-macabre---big-hit-1

Welcome to the first episode of Dick Rogers: Space Detective! Today the N.E.R.D.S. present an episode originally broadcast in 1941, Dick Rogers and the Fury of the Frogmen. This was the first in a series of three episodes, Dick Rogers vs. the Frogmen from Neptune. Unfortunately we haven't managed to track down the other two yet, but we've got some leads.

Schlabach and Yoder run the only podcast made specifically for Amish youth on Rumspringa. We're not quite sure how they found out about us, or why they invited Joanna to be a guest on their show, but they've let us post a clip here to help promote the show. Make sure you come back next week for the first full episode of Dick Rogers: Space Detective! Music: WOAH by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Sam of the "Eh, What?" podcast heard about the Dick Rogers: Space Detective podcast (launching Jan28th) and thought it might be fun to get their grandfather, Eugene, reminiscing about radio shows so they invited Joanna on as a guest. They've allowed us to post a clip here. I hope you're all as excited as we are for the official launch January 28th! Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ashleigh and Sasha of the celebrity gossip Podcast "How Tall is Jake Gyllenhaal" invited our host Joanna to appear on their show to help us promote Dick Rogers: Space Detective in the lead up to the first episode. They were gracious enough to let us share a clip here. Make sure you join us on January 28th for the first episode Dick Rogers and the Fury of the Frogmen! Music: Seismic by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com