Nerd Effect

A meeting a of minds, the worst ninja EVER, and solos be soloing. PLAYERS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

Halloween is officially over and that time of year is upon us again. Where our wallets open, cards are swiped, and gifts are exchanged. Not sure what to get the nerd or geek in your life? Well we’re here to assist! Take a listen, enjoy the show, and check out our lists! HOSTS: Dustin VanCour […]

On this episode of the Nerd Effect Podcast, the gang gets together to break down the biggest electronics expo in the world, E3. NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

On this episode of the Nerd Effect Podcast, the gang gets together to reminisce about Avengers: Endgame, the MCU as a whole, and our hopes moving forward. NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

On this episode of the podcast, the gang gets together to talk about the media we are binge consuming. Everything from shows, anime, video games, and books are covered. What things are you binging? NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

The Initiative is back and this time we are being DM’d by Mike through the world of Cyberpunk 2020. Listening along and get to know this band of misfits. NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

On this episode of the Nerd Effect Podcast, the gang gets together and talks about the fandoms that they were severely late to the party on. We’ve all had a series or video game where people had been involved with for years, but only recently got involved in themselves. We share those with you now. […]

I think we’ve all fantasized about living in a fictional world. Whether it’s a sci-fi utopia (or even dystopia?), mythical beasts, time travel, whatever it is you fancy, we know you’d like to be there. In this episode the gang talks about the the fictional worlds they find the most fascinating. Which ones do you […]

  Do you have a TV, Computer, Tablet, Phone, or any device that had a screen? Chances are, you have access to a plethora of Television shows. Between streaming, over the air, and cable services, the choices are endless. So here are some of our suggestions.   NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan […]

The Gang gets together and reaches into the deepest recesses of their brains and try to pin-point the beginning of their nerdy tendencies; the moments that created a course to guide their lives toward geekdom.   NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

All aboard!!! Let’s get on the nerd train and talk some media… NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

It’s been awhile! On the episode of the Nerd Effect news, the gang gets together and talks about Elon Musk showing his Starman Car on an epic voyage through space, Old Spice has created their own class of character for D&D, a book review from Tara, and Mason brings in up to date on Overwatch […]

On this episode of the News Show, the gang talks about the sentencing of a man accused of “swatting”, Burger King giving the best metaphor ever to demonstrate why the repeal of Net Neutrality is a crappy idea, Mason brings us an update on the Overwatch League, and Tara brings two books to the table […]

On this episode, the gang gathers around and talks about the newest Star Wars film. And as always SPOILER ALERT!!!!! NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

After a small hiatus the gang is back! This episode comes with a bit of a life update for the reason of hiatus. On this episode of the news we talk about Net Neutrality being reversed, Mason’s Loot Box Rant, the first known interstellar asteroid has been discovered, and Tara comes in with a book […]

On this episode of the Nerd Effect News show, the gang talks about Sega’s answer to the NES Classic, the Chinese have successfully tested quantum communication, Tara comes in to talk about the book Expendable, and we give an in depth review of Wonder Woman. NERD ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay […]

In this episode we talk about the things we nerd-out about. Everything from video games, war games, comic books, and audiophile stuff. Come get excited as we talk about the nerdy things we love! NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

On this episode of The Initiative, the gang has freed the town folk of its mind control. After much celebration, the gang heads to their next destination where a forest of dense purple trees interrupt their path. PLAYERS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

On this episode of the news we talk about a gunman crashing Phoenix Comic-Con, Mission Juno coming to a close in Jupiter, sim mods for Fallout 4, Mason gives us a League of Legends update, and a Japanese Horror book review. NERD ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay   NEWS SOURCES: Gunman […]

On this episode of the Nerd Effect Podcast, the gang gets together and discusses Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2. Our thoughts on the movie and how it will affect the rest of the MCU. NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

On this episode of the news, the gang talks about PS4’s having a bit of a bug (literally) issue, eSports being pretty much awesome, the Cassini mission’s website is pretty damn amazing, and Tara comes in with a toothy book review. NERD ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay   NEWS SOURCES: NASA’s […]

On this episode of the news, the gang talks about the recent Cable casting, eSports becoming mainstream, and Facebook is looking to let you type with your brain and hear with your skin. And let us not forget Tara’s newest book review! NERD ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay   NEWS SOURCES: […]

The gang is on a quest for the mysterious source that keeps pulling them in. Will they find it? THE PLAYERS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Brain Bytes! Brain Bytes is a podcast inspired by another podcast called Question of the Day hosted by Stephen Dubner and James Altucher. This is where they would take 15 to 20 minutes to a question asked by a listener or from quora.com and answer it to the best […]

On this episode of the Nerd Effect Podcast the gang revisits the video game list. This time narrowing it down to their top 5. You will definitely know who the console gamer is in this group. Ha! NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

The news is thick this time around. We talk about two physically disabled gamers making a wave in the fighting game scene, Rick & Morty causing a nostalgia trip for a McDonald’s condiment, a new Egyptian pyramid has been discovered, and an atmosphere has been discovered on an Earth-like exoplanet. NERD ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour Mason […]

On this episode of the news the gang talks about a friendly neighborhood Batman in Canada, the Hanzo Main insult from Overwatch, and vampires may never starve again. And as always, Tara’s book review! NERD ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay   NEWS SOURCES: Major Breakthrough Could Lead to the Mass Production […]

On this episode of the show, the gang sits around and gets nerdy. We get learn a little about the hosts with questions and get a feel for who they are. We also use this episode as a sort of bridge into our new show, Brain Bytes. We hope to debut that with you guys […]

On this episode of the news the gang talks about a gamer who completed a 3 year NES speed run, the TRAPPIST-1 solar system, and a douche bag who stole a donated PlayStation for a children’s hospital. And Tara hits us with another review of cover-to-cover enjoyment. NERD ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan […]

On this episode of The Initiative, the gang helps the village defend itself from giant bugs. Then they hit the road to find some answers… PLAYERS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

In this episode of the news, the gang talks about Warhammer 40k evolving their story line, a male contraceptive that isn’t a pill or surgery, Netflix is bringing a mature animated Castlevania series to the screen, and Tara reviews John Dies at the End. NERD ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay   […]

On this episode of the Nerd Effect News, the gang talks about how president was a very gamer-friendly guy, we talk about complex life on Earth before us, new “smart” fibers that have been developed to curb lithium ion battery fires, and Tara’s Book of the Show!!! NERD ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan […]

The gang is here to talk Rogue One. Our hits, misses, and all around love for the movie does not go unmentioned. Rogue One is the story of the Rebels plan to try and destroy the Death Star. However, the story goes so much more deep. Join us as we follow a story from a […]

In this episode of the news, the gang gathers around to talk about some golden-hearted Best Buy employees, the Overwatch Mei and Tracer controversies, a hacker streaming porn to a billboard, we revisit the alien mega-structure story, and Tara brings in a book review. NEWS ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay   […]

Welcome to our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide!!! Looking for some nerdy ideas for the geek in your life? We may have the solution for you! We have everything for gamers, book nerds, sci-fi geeks, and we may even have to world’s most expensive custom built computer. Have a listen and links to the products are […]

In this episode of the news, the gang talks about the announcement of the Nintendo Switch, more on the future quantum computing, Tara comes in with another book recommendation, and Mason gives us a rundown of all things Blizzcon 2016. NERD ANCHORS:  Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay   NEWS SOURCES: Nintendo Switch […]

On this episode of The Initiative, the gang has encountered a strange situation in the town. People are hypnotized, portals are showing up, and we head back to the the forest town. PLAYERS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

We may be a few days late, but this is our Halloween episode. On this episode, the gang discusses the dark side of media. Everything from comics, horror podcasts, film, music and books, we aim to give a synopsis on how the macabre has penetrated popular culture. NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan […]

On this episode of the Nerd Effect News, the gang gathers to talk about how the world of Nerdcore is telling Alex Trebek to suck it, an international group is looking into the possibility of a space station nation, we chat about the second Star Wars: Rogue One trailer, we get a sweet book recommendation […]

In this episode of the news the gang talks about Pluto’s heart shape on its surface, a 25 year old has the answer to antibiotic resistance, the Boise mayor grant’s Gamer Day, and did Luke Cage break Netflix? NEWS ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan Tara Manubay

Welcome to the world of Numenera! Since Nikki’s departure from hosting duties, we have rebooted The Intiative and started a new game in the world of Numenera. In this game we join new adventurers who face a decision they must make in order to save a young woman. PLAYERS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan

On this episode of the Nerd Effect News, the gang gathers around to talk about how NASA steps up their nerdity into pop-culture, genetic engineering takes it to the next level, and we honor the one and only Kenny Baker. NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan   NEWS SOURCES:http://www.nerdeffect.com/wp-admin/post-new.php NASA Will Put Rocket […]

In this episode of the Nerd Effect News Mason tells how to get fit playing CS:GO, Dustin keeps it local by bringing back a follow-up to the Solar Road panel story and an 80’s celebrity becomes an Idaho Police Officer, and Mike talks about a satellite mission coming to an end. NERD ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour […]

E3 2016 has come and gone and the boys, mostly Mason, get together and discuss the awesomeness that was the Electronics Entertainment Expo! NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan

In the episode the gang talks about how a 17 year old Korean girl has mad Overwatch skills,  A possible space base between the Earth and moon could be possible in the next 10 years, and we report on the possibility of Britain separating from the EU. (NOTE: Podcast was recorded before the final vote.) […]

On this show, the gang is joined by Casey Thompson and Sally Matlock of the Dice Willing Podcast. Dice Willing is an episodic RPG podcast based in the Star Wars universe, post Force Awakens. Join in as we get to know Casey and Sally and get the skinny on their show. NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour […]

On this episode of the Nerd Effect News, we are joined two hosts from the Dice Willing podcast. The gang talks about a Comic-Con PR nightmare, NASA has discovered 1,200 new exo-planets, Mason reviews the Far Harbor DLC for Fallout 4, Casey comes in with a gripe about movies, and holy crap, have we made […]

The boys of Nerd Effect gather around to discuss the current status of crowd funding. Everything from the sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo to the wins and embarrassments found on these sites. Regardless of how you feel about it, if you have an idea, there’s always a place for you to try and get […]

On this episode well welcome the great steampunk time-traveling magician himself, Professor Algernon (Scot Violette) onto the show. Listen is as we learn about the Professor, his career, and his travels. NERD HOSTS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Scot Violette (AKA Professor Algernon)  

In this episode of the news, the guys talk about a PlayStation employee who goes above and beyond to help a player with a Cerebral Paulsy, Samsung patents a crazy set of contacts, and future solar panels could possibly generate electricity from rain. NERD ANCHORS: Dustin VanCour Mason Ireland Michael Morgan   NEWS SOURCES: PlayStation […]

Shenanigans and Debauchery are afoot for our heroes. Masks, torture, and weirdness are in the way of our team. PLAYERS: Dustin VanCour as Sean Patrick Flanigan Mason Ireland as Darius Kane Nikki Prindle as Hella Flamefist Michael Morgan as The all Seeing Seer