INTO THE NERDIVERSE

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A podcast in which the hosts, Rob and Scott, take you through the best (and worst) TV shows, films, video games, books, comic books and music that they've enjoyed and endured over the years. Many tangents and questionable reviews ensue... This Podcast is part of the 'That Thing You Like Network'

Scott Ripley & Rob Young


    • Aug 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 35 EPISODES


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    S2 Ep3 - A Slug With Laser Eyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 19:26


    Welcome back to the Into the Nerdiverse podcast! In this week's (short) episode the boys explain how Nobody Saves The World manages to make a slug with laser eyes a compelling character, the OG game that the boys are excited for, and the game that broke Rob's faith in humanity - so he broke the disc! 

    S2 Ep2 - £30 of Greggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 78:05


    Hello and welcome back to the Into the Nerdiverse podcast! This week's a bumper episode where both of the boys go through some of the best stuff releasing in books, TV, video games, film, music and comics. Find out what Scott and Rob think of the Horizon game series' horrendous release date luck, Dave Grohl's The Storyteller, Becky Chambers' A Psalm for the Wild Built, Tails of Iron on Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's DLC tracks, 4-panel web comics, DC's 3 Jokers story arc, Bloodborne's Death of Sleep, Apple TV's Ted Lasso, Mythic Quest and Severance. Rob takes us back to A Bridge Too Far, whilst Scott's tastes mature with Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers, they discuss Bloodywood's Rakashak album, Rolo Tomassi, and Everything Everything and Foals! Thank you if you read this far. You're the real MVP. Enjoy! 

    S2 Ep1 - Don't call it a comeback...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 36:27


    Here we go again...After a lengthy hiatus, the ITN boys are back with the first episode of the new season with some straight up fire recommendations and a roundup of what they've been up to in 2022 so far. Find out why there's been almost 6 months since the boys last recorded and what you should be listening to, reading, watching and playing. 

    Episode 31- Racist or Busy: The Warlord Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 64:44


    This week Rob talks about a national hero telling Edwardian stories, a web comic containing various cursed swords and a post hardcore band with a lovely name. Scott on the other hand reviews an indie Dodgeball game, Venom: let there be carnage and an already cancelled netflix show that wasn't cancelled at the time of recording. 

    Episode 30 - Fire Badgers and Shovel Clangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 63:29


    Were back after a few weeks (Scott took ages editing so basically its a time travel episode).We talk about Biffy Clyro, Metroid Dread, Sketch shows, genre manipulating comics and books and James Bond. So many good vibes and recommendations this episode. 

    Episode 29 - Question Time with Scott and Rob

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 42:23


    We once again ask each other 5 questions and this time it gets weird(er).Plumbing, Mermaids, Heists and Song Lyrics.This episode is sponsored by Australia.

    Episode 28 - Space Jam a New Legacy Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 26:35


    Awwwww Man. This week we review the long awaited sequel to one of Scotts favorite films of all time. Give it a listen and see if we enjoyed it. (spoiler alert- we didn't) 

    Episode 27 - The Suicide Squad Spoilercast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 61:58


    Last week Rob and Scott went on adventure - their first cinema trip together for over a year! Find out what they made of James Gunn's The Suicide Squad soft reboot, how they managed with new digital technology (or didn't) and who the real MVP of the film was... The answer may surprise you! 

    Episode 26 - Unfrequently Asked Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 41:01


    Scott and Rob ask each other 5 questions each to try and unpack a bit more of what makes the other man tick. Mainly nerd related questions, but the usual tangents are here too. Listen, Rate and Review. 

    Episode 25 - The Underwater Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 65:09


    This episode contains an E3 rundown, Scott's first trip back to the cinema, Rob's obsession with a band called Spirit Box, a really addictive board game as well as a very addictive book about gaming. Rob takes a unique route on his comics review and Scott talks about anime vampires in  form of the Netflix Castlevania series.Warning, this episode might sound like we are underwater in parts, it also might not, we've done our best to fix the sound. Enjoy!!

    Episode 24 - Our guest tonight is...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 107:28


    This week the Nerdiverse boys welcome their first guest - a real upstanding member of society no less! As always, they'll give their recommendations on the best books, films, music, games, tv shows and comics around at the moment, but with their unique tangential twist.  

    Episode 23 - Space Elephant Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 82:23


    Its our Birthday!! One whole year old, to celebrate we talk about what we have been up to in the past few weeks (sorry for the short break in episodes). Discussions include 3 amazing albums dropping on the same day, our recent gaming experiences, stuff we have been watching and loads of other stuff. We also talk about our bonding over the Mass Effect series and what we look forward to in the upcoming remaster games.  Like, Rate and Review if you want. 

    Episode 22 - Death's Caravan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 75:26


    This week the boys take on the real questions when it comes to ghosthunting and their experiences with the Covid-19 vaccine. The two topics are unrelated. They also dip their toes into the worlds of Manga/Anime with Attack On Titan, the issues of 21st-century masculinity with Robert Webb's How Not To Be A Boy, and take a look back at seminal metalcore album As Daylight Dies by Killswitch Engage. To keep things light, they also talk about their love of Super Mario 3D World and Bowser's Fury, and discuss why Solo: A Star Wars Story feels like an underrated gem!

    Episode 21 - The Morgan, Middleton and Ripley Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 90:32


    Wedding chat, Kids cars, Sexy rabbits, An amazing new tv show and a dressing down for the Nerdiverse boys.The reviews include the Donkey Kong TV show from the 90's, The band Microwave, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Two films from 1999 and the Indie game Karion. Give it a go. 

    Episode 20 - The Good Shiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 85:12


    This week the boys are back with some fantastic reviews and their usual brand of nonsensical chit chat. Scott uncovers a deep dark secret about Rob and they both discuss their best ever £8.00 purchases.This weeks topics include A.P Bio, Fallout New Vegas, Birds of Prey, Neverwhere, a solution to missing Live Music and All Star Superman. Its another corker of an episode so listen to it yeah?? 

    Episode 19 - Jackie Weaver Has No Power Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 78:02


    In this week's episode, Scott talks through his love of the 2018 Ready Player One, his recent discovery The Adventures of Tom Stranger, and the 2020 game Will of the Wisps, lambasting poor voice actors as he goes. Meanwhile, Rob explains why DC's Kingdom Come is essential reading, why In Flames' 2019 "I, The Mask" isn't all essential listening, and reminds us of the semi-forgotten gem that is Alan Davies' As Yet Untitled - all this whilst Scott tries to distract him with pond creatures...

    Episode 18 - Genital Paste

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 87:21


    This week we talk about pop punk music, red dead redemption, disenchanted and a few other not so shiny gems. Also Scott goes so off track that Rob gets annoyed . All in all its a belting episode and loads of good things are recommended. 

    Episode 17 - Bribing Government Officials

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 80:49


    First episode of 2021 and Scott is trying to bribe Australian officials and does a bit of casual shameless self promotion. Rob has all the research and knowledge  and gives amazing insight into what 2021 has to offer. This is an insight into what fruit 2021 has  to offer and the boys get stuck in like it's a juicy peach.

    TTYL Network BFQOTY 2020 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 0:14


    Hello,Please head over to the ‘What's My Age Again' podcast feed to listen to the TTLY Network's Big Fat Quiz of the Year.Part 2 released New Years Day.Thank You!

    Episode 16 - The Festive Gooch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 48:13


    This week we talk about our favorite things to watch and listen to during the festive period. Especially the period between Christmas and New Year. We argue over the Grinch and Polar Express, shed light on the Queens Christmas speech and unveil plans to invest in a leotard factory. 

    Episode 15 - Australian Invasion (The 2020 Review Show)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 58:53


    We have a brief discussion about the Disney + investor showcase, the cyberpunk ordeal and then delve into our top reviews of the year. Scott asks Rob some very unimportant and obscure questions and gets answers that he deserves.Also the Aussies have won 2020 in a big way.Like, rate, review and share.

    Episode 14 - Keyboard Warriors are Pansies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 73:43


    This week we revisit Scotts ambitions for an award winning musical and talk more about farmers in tights. Rob reviews a great musical , a rouge like video game called Hades and all of the Bourne films.Scott talks about a Disney+ tv show, a series of books he cant pronounce and the greatest sketch show of the year. Like, rate and review. @ttylnetwork

    Episode 13 - Space Nonce's

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 87:58


    Scott had covid and had a lot of time on his hands, this week we found out how he spent that time. We also tip for presidency Kanye 2024 and Scott unveils plans for his new musical and gives @coleymania some abuse. Like, rate and review. 

    Episode 12: Gushing over boys, The Scott Ripley story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 83:32


    Scott loves the boys so much that he gushes everywhere. We talk about online gaming and how the MCU guy is a fortnight loser. We give massive praise to Bob Mortimer, because he is actually the best.Rob talks about fishing even though he has no interest in it. He reviews Ramstien (and is fuming Scott has seen them live and he hasn't) and he goes double book club and reviews an excellent war hammer book as well as the fishing stuff.Scott gets into all things Mitchell and Webb/Peep Show on the fly, talks Goodburger (top 3 film of all time) and how great Keenan and Kel are, then finally he delves into retro SNES gaming. Winnie the podcast dog interrupts throughout as she does every episode. Like rate and review. 

    Episode 11 - Sexually Aggressive Dolphins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 64:10


    This week we talk about the new consoles and how we feel about Xbox vs PlayStation. We also talk randomly about loads of animals for no reason and how we'd handle prison. Robs gives reviews about amazing YouTube channels, Toy story 4 and a pirate themed board game.Scott talks the Alan Partridge podcast, the Preacher comic and the Australian singer/song writer Amy Shark. Disclaimer: Dolphins are evil!!

    Pterodactyl Snorkel Porn (DC Fandome Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 62:05


    This week we talk about the DC fandome event, Hoops, The Joker, Project Power and Robs disturbing new project, plus much much more. 

    Episode 9 - Kanye West and the Milky Poo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 86:30


    Very delayed in general (sorry), also very delayed milky poo chat, turtle dreams and recommendations for all sorts of great media. Scott gets distracted far too much about snooker and Rob always gives amazing reviews. 

    Episode 8: A Big Black Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 37:32


    This is the x-box series x launch special. We talk about the launch of the games and trailers that came out last week. We aren't positive. It's more like the x box - series sucks! Enjoy!

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    Episode 7- We need to talk about the boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 47:40


    Scott makes a massive fuck up and we cover two tv shows and no films. Loads of man chat, boy chat and men's mental health chat. As we say in the podcast, if anyone ever needs to talk, we are here. Also jackbox and samurai jack. 

    Episode 6 - The Beaver Defence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 57:02


    Beavers, Archer, Mobile games and chilled music. Come get some!! Like rate and review. Also other nonsense.

    Episode 5: Organic Opiates for Mr. McCartney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 55:05


    This week Scott and Rob get frisky, hulk up and get bent over. They discuss uncut gems, self help books and a particular pesky goose. Enjoy. Like, rate and review. Cheers geek freaks.

    Episode 4: A Sightly Bulge (PS5 Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 62:56


    This week we delve into the launch of the PS5, including several games to get excited about, the price point of the console and interesting “packages”. Get involved. @inerdiverse on twitter@intothenerdiverse on instalike, follow, review 

    Episode 3: Eleven Tangential Fish Fingers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 82:27


    This week we introduce a game breakers section and discuss the Mass Effect games. Rob talks about his boulders gate obsession and Scott reveals his childish eating habits. Kevin Bacon is a beast. 

    Episode 2: Elton John and the Farty Corpse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 60:15


    This week Rob talks about obscure things you will definitely want to check out, Scott gets cancelled by himself and Elton John pops up a lot. We also discuss the best performance by a flatulent corpse. Enjoy!!This Podcast is part of the That Thing You Like Network'Here is something you might like'Find us on socials @TTYLNetwork

    Episode 1: Sausage Jam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 56:46


    Welcome to the first episode of the Into the Nerdiverse podcast - a show all about the hidden and not-so-hidden gems of nerd culture.This week we unsuccessfully try to avoid the rabbit hole that is Space Jam, whilst waxing lyrical about the things that bring us joy. So sit back, relax, and prepare to have your horizons broadened!-------------------------------------------------------------------------This Podcast is part of the That Thing You Like Network'Here is something you might like'Find us on socials @TTYLNetwork----------------------------------------------------------------------Ad: 'What's My Age Again' Podcast available on all podcast formats

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