For the Nerd with Scott Murray

FTN contributors Dan Zehr (Coffee With Kenobi) and Jeff McGee (MarvinDog Media) stop by to discuss the legacy of Masters of the Universe and how well Masters of the Universe Revelation fits into that legacy.

Nerds have been debating character battles for decades, but the Who Would Win podcast uses in-depth debates to determine the winner. James Gavsie joins the show to discuss how it all came together and some of the memorable matches featured on his podcast.

Scott shares some answers from some of his archived interviews with people in science fiction. You'll hear Ron Glass (Firefly), Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars), Ashley Eckstein (The Clone Wars), Claudia Wells (Back to the Future), Catherine Hicks (Star Trek IV) and Danny John-Jules (Red Dwarf) and Nick Castle (The Last Starfighter).

Stephanie Nadolny was building the perfect life in music, voiceover (Dragonball Z) and family. Then, a series of events turned her world into a life of doubt, depression, alcohol and health issues. She shares her story about how she became famous, how everything changed and how she managed to change her life for the better.

Have you ever looked back on a movie you watched as a kid and wondered why it didn't traumatize you or made you question the decisions the writers/directors made? FTN contributors Darth Taxus, Regina Davis and Jeff McGee picked some films, and their choices might surprise you - at first.

MCU fans were stunned and devastated when Chadwick Boseman tragically passed away in August of 2020. Many were wondering what would happen to the Black Panther story in the next phase of the MCU. While Marvel has made the decision not to recast the character, some wonder if removing him has bigger repercussions. FTN contributors Mia Dallas, Tiffany Ojeda, Matt Moore, and Jared J. Lee discuss today's question - Should Black Panther be recast?

This week's guest is the actress who plays Amanda Bobbsey on Nancy Drew - Aadila Dosani. She talks about performing since birth and her journey to playing one of the most intriguing characters in the new season of the series.  Also, Scott shares his thoughts about the revival of Toys 'R Us.

Scott shares his 2019 interview with Violet Ramis Stiel about her book, Ghostbuster's Daughter: Life With My Dad, Harold Ramis. The in-depth biography shares insights about Harold's life as a writer, director, actor and father.  Scott also shares why people on Twitter want to get rid of certain cartoon characters.

Chris Clews takes over the show to challenge Scott, Matt Moore and Darth Taxus with some fun 80s pop culture questions. Find out how Beastmaster, ZZ Top, Weird Al, Thanos, Colonel Sanders, Robocop, Atari, Mission Impossible, leg warmers and vampires made it into the answers. Also, Scott finds a Top 10 list for 80s movies on Disney+.

What can characters like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Rey, Finn, Galen Erso and Agent Kallus teach us about our relationships? Amy Richau is here with answers in her new book - I Love You, I Know: Lessons in Love and Friendship. Also, Scott talks about cheesy romantic movie lines and the best/worst relationships in the MCU.

Scott interviews Landon Gordon (Wyatt in Secrets of Sulphur Springs) about time travel, acting and starring in a Disney Channel series. Also, in honor of Black History Month, he'll share memorable interviews with two Tuskegee Airmen.

Scott talks with FTN Contributors Tiffany Ojeda, Mia Dallas and Nathan Chick about convention memories - good, bad and funny. Scott also shares how he incorporated his fandoms into his Master's Degree.

Iconic characters don't just come from movies and TV shows, and today's guests are proof of that. Today, Scott talks to Matthew Curtis (Toucan Sam), Robb Pruitt (Frankenberry) and Brock Powell (Kool-Aid Man) about their voice acting careers. You'll also hear about some of Scott's favorite breakfast cereals (including one he wasn't allowed to have) from his childhood.

WandaVision kicks of a busy year of Marvel shows on Disney+ this week, but did last year's trailers cause more confusion than excitement among fans? It might depend on your comic book knowledge. FTN contributors Matt Moore and Regina Davis are here to provide some extra context for WandaVision, Loki and Falcon & Winter Soldier. Also, Scott shares his thoughts on the drama and emotions surrounding the season two finale of The Mandalorian.

As we get ready for several new Marvel TV shows, Scott shares his 2015 interview with Hayley Atwell.

Scott shares some podcast interview stories, including a guest that called him while he was playing World of Warcraft. Lou Mongello (WDW Radio) joins the show to discuss some stories found in his new Disney interview book and some advice for aspiring interviewers.

Scott talks about changes in toy shopping from the 1980s to today. FTN contributor Anita Castellar (Fangirl Licensing and Consulting), James Zahn (Toy Insider, Pop Insider, The Toy Book) and Jennifer Lynch (The Toy Association) join a toy-talking roundtable just in time for the holidays. Learn about some of the notable trends and toys in this unconventional shopping season.

What will MCU fans think about Shang -Chi and The Eternals? FTN contributor Matt Moore stops by to share some thoughts. Scott shares three holiday movie favorites that are not A Christmas Story and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

If you've seen AMC's The Terror (Season 1), you know about the crews of The Terror, The Erebus and their tragic fate while searching for the Northwest Passage. This is a 2019 interview Scott had with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Watson about his book Ice Ghosts: The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition 

Scott shares his thoughts on Season 2 of The Mandalorian. Special guest Luke Flowers talks about his artistic and illustrative journey. This includes talking about his new book - Labyrinth: The ABC Storybook and the process of figuring out how to match an element of the movie with the alphabet.

Scott shares his pros and cons for each Star Wars trilogy. Cole Horton and Dan Zehr discuss the comprehensive scope and details found in The Star Wars Book.

Scott talks about his skepticism over viral and reaction videos. The nerdy pop punk band Hyperspace discuss their nerd passions, creative process, copyright roadblocks and song titles ("Do or Do Not", "The Ghost of Carrie Fisher", "Ramona", Rogue One, etc.)

Scott shares two celebrity interviews from his podcast archive - Lar Park Lincoln (Tina from Friday the 13th Part VII) and voice actor  Fred Tatasciore.

FTN contributor Chris Clews joins the show to discuss childhood costume and haunted house memories, as well as share some classic 80s horror movie recommendations. FTN Contributors Matt Moore and Regina Davis share Halloween/horror comics at different levels - safe and fun to EXTREME. 

Is it possible to try to play Dungeons and Dragons for the first time and not be told you're doing it wrong? D&D instructor Colby Nichols is here to discuss teaching the game. What does it mean to be a Brony, and is the fandom much different from other fandoms? Dr. Daniel Chadborn talks about Bronies and the psychology of fandom.

Elise Baughman (Anime Adventures) talks about how the Anime industry and fandom has adjusted to COVID-19. Does Batman kill? If so, is it intentional? Is there a right or wrong answer? Dr. Travis Langley (Batman & Psychology: A Dark & Stormy Knight) and Seth Everett (The Hall of Justice Podcast) discuss the popular debate.

In the second part of our Jim Henson Legacy show, Stacey Gordon (Julia from Sesame Street) joins us to discuss her journey from puppeteer and autism habilitator to autism mom and the Muppeteer who brought the first autistic character to life on Sesame Street.

In part one of our Jim Henson tribute week, Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com talks about how The Muppets have influenced and impacted his life. We'll also discuss Muppet history and what Disney has done with the franchise after Jim Henson passed away. Also, you'll hear Austin Pendleton (The Muppet Movie), Charles Grodin (The Great Muppet Caper) and Juliana Donald (The Muppets Take Manhattan) talk about their experience working with Jim Henson.

How safe does it feel at Disney World? If you go, is it still fun and magical? FTN contributor Tessa Smith (MamasGeeky.com) spent nine days at the parks, and she's here with a report. We discuss the likes and dislikes about The Big Bang Theory with FTN contributors Dan Zehr (Coffee With Kenobi), Regina Davis (Comic Book Noob) and Anita Castellar (Fangirl Consulting).

Brandon Jones (FilmFrog Marketing) and James Faust (Dallas Film Society) discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on movie theaters and what it all means for the present and future of movie-going. FTN contributor Jeff McGee joins Scott to discuss Bill and Ted Face the Music and the BIll & Ted trilogy.

Darth Taxus creates his own Harry Potter adventure as Scott (Ravenclaw), Jennifer Murray (Hufflepuff), Dr. Janina Scarlet (Slytherin) and Dustin McGinnis (Gryffindor) compete in a series of Hogwarts House challenges featuring spells, potions, trivia and more.

Joe "Bean" Esposito joins the show to discuss his music career and the opportunity to sing, "You're the Best" for The Karate Kid. FTN contributor Jeff McGee (MarvinDog Media) talks with Scott about the Karate Kid movies and how they tie into the Cobra Kai series.

FTN contributors Britni Lamb and Nathan Chick compete in today's quiz and debate show. Topics include Harry Potter, Batman, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Terminator, Black Panther and much more!

Harp musician (and sci-fi/Star Trek fan) Erin Hill explains how she merges sci-fi fandoms with music creations. Dan Madsen (the creator of the Star Trek Fan Club and Newsletter) shares stories and memories from his life in Star Trek, including a funny (and maybe a little embarrassing) first interview, a memorable Star Trek contest winner and an Original Series episode that changed his life. 

Remember that guy? You know, the one who played Michael J. Fox's dad in Teen Wolf? That guy who was in Slingblade with Billy Bob Thornton? He's that guy in Condorman. Remember? That guy who was in all those TV shows? Well, James Hampton's career in Hollywood was filled with funny stories, incredible luck and memorable roles. He was one of those actors who had the memorable face, but not always the most memorable name. Mary Deese Hampton is here to discuss his fascinating and entertaining autobiography. Nerd Contributor Matt Moore will stop by to discuss Condorman, the comics and the possible continuation of the story.

The pandemic has people spending more time at home, and even if you're an avid gamer - you might need new games to play. Video Game Nerd Contributors Aaron Carter, Mia Dallas and Tiffany Ojeda have some suggestions for you. If you need something to binge, Scott recommends Into the Badlands on Netflix. He talks to Sherman Augustus about his role in the series.

San Diego Comic-Con is virtual this year, but there are toy exclusives. Loryn Stone (Toy Wizards) is here to discuss some of the virtual offerings and give insights on the toy exclusive world. Jon Favreau stressed the importance of listening to fans, but in fandoms that include emotionally-charged (and sometimes toxic) reactions, how much influence is reasonable? Dan Zehr (Coffee With Kenobi) and Britni Lamb (TipsByBrit) join the show to discuss their thoughts.  

The first episode of the podcast features a comprehensive discussion about Back to the Future with 80s Nerd Contributor Chris Clews and actor Burton Gilliam (Back to the Future III). We'll discuss the science, the famous plot hole, the music, the sequels, the cameos, the themes and more.     

As an Episode 0 intro episode, producer/host Scott Murray talks about what to expect from the podcast.