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Emily and the three Pauls present a weekly dose of conversation on videogames, films, TV shows, comics, graphics, novels, anime, manga and much, much more.

Nerds Assemble


    • Nov 3, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 62 EPISODES


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    Nerds Assemble 303 - The Power of the Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor and take a tour through what they've been up to, plus a worrying story of fandom gone wrong.Up for discussion:Retroid's Steam Deck gaming backlog (Control, Alan Wake, Deathloop, BioShock Collection, Slime Rancher 2, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon)She-HulkHalloween EndsSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 302 - What's up with Patreon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss what they've been up to plus discuss what's going on with Patreon, the GTA 6 leak and the upcoming PlayStation VR 2.Up for discussion:Three Thousand Years of LongingShe-Hulk season 1Lower Decks season 3Rick and Morty season 6House of the Dragon season 1Rings of Power season 1The Sandman season 1Elden RingShin Megami Tensei VThe Lazarus Heist by Geoff WhiteSteamdeckSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 301 - Happy 10th Birthday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they celebrate 10 years of Nerds Assemble in the only way they know how…By discussing WTF is going on at Warner Brothers Discovery these days plus:WTF is going on with the CWDungeons and DragonsThe Office (US)Bob's Burgers S3Caliban's War by James S. A. Corey (The Expanse book series)The Sandman S1She-HulkStar Trek: Strange New Worlds S1House of the Dragon S1So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 300 - Outbreak Central

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022


    Join Emily and Paul as they discuss some BIG NEWS and what they've been up to… Floppy disk adventures in Atari landFirst Kill s1Interview with the Vampire TV series trailer(Briefly) Stranger Things s4 finaleStar Trek: Strange New Worlds s1Dirty Black Bag s1Umbrella Academy s3Resident Evil s1Orville: New HorizonsThor: Love and ThunderThe Office (US)Skyrim Anniversary Edition on PS5 (is a buggy mess but Emily still loves it anyway)Cyberpunk 2077Yellowstone s1So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 299 - The Return to Hawkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022


    Join Emily and Paul as they discuss what they've been up to…Stranger Things S4Obi-Wan S1Archive (2020)Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. CoreyThe Three Body Problem by Liu CixinRussian Doll S2Undone S2Top Gun (1986)So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 298 - We're still alive!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022


    We're back! Alive! Join join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss what they've been up to (from The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, to Doctor Strange and The Multiverse of Madness, to celebrating Ncuti Gatwa‘s new role as the Doctor in Doctor Who).So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 297 - One 4 all and the Awful One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022


    The Nerds have a political hot take on the privatisation plans of the UK's Channel 4 and the mysterious happenings with PlayStation Plus.Plus, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss:The BatmanKirby and the Forgotten LandThe Reason Why (Podcast)GardeningPicard season 2The Walking Dead season 10Moon KnightRaised By Wolves season 2Snowpiercer season 3Cracow MonstersSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 296 - Elden Ring and other things

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss:Elden RingWellington ParanormalGhostbusters: AfterlifeCowboy Bebop anime and live actionAssassins Creed OdysseyTrinitron TVsJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeLeviathan Wakes by James S. A. CoreyElementaryFear Index short seriesUncharted movieStar Trek: DiscoveryStar Trek: PicardSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 295 - Aloy Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss:Aloy's appearance perplexing some men, again (no, you're not hallucinating, we discussed BS like this back in episode 283)The King's ManDungeons and DragonsSuper Mario Maker 2 level designStar Trek: Discovery S4Face/OffJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeJack Reacher S1Death Stranding: Director's CutControl: Ultimate EditionDeathloopYellowjackets S1Imposter by L.J. RossPeacemaker S1Bright BurnLife Is Strange: True ColorsThe Book of Boba Fett  S1The Expanse final season(And we're sorry about the delay in release, but the UK had three big storms the week we recorded.)So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 294 - Hungry Hippos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss:Acquisitions time in the game industry as Microsoft buys Activision-Blizzard and Sony buys BungieSomething that sounds like “NuuuuuuFuuuuuuTeees”New York Times buying Wordle while we recorded the episodeDungeons and DragonsThe Witcher s2PlayStation 5Pokémon Legends ArceusThe Big CDexter: New BloodElementarySnowpiercerThe Last of Us Part IIAll of Us Are DeadSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 293 - The Best Things in Life...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss: Nerdy things you can do for free, whether it be reading, watching, learning or playing.  Emily's suggestions include; Local Libraries, Google Rewards, Fanfic site AO3, Podcasts (Inside of You, The King Cast, Bridgewater and Planet Money) All4 and Duolingo. Listed Youtube channels by Paul; Tom Scott, Crash Course, Innuendo Studios, SciShow, Philosophytube, Doctor Mike, Second Thought, Chubbyemu, BeardMeatsFood, Get Hands Dirty, Andrew Huang, Epic Gardening, Corter Leather, Corridor Crew, Practical Engineering, The Click, Dr Garuda, Fix This Build That, Chris Salomone, Tedx Talks, Steve Shives, Alternative History Hub, Nerdforge and Rybonator.Retroid's software suggestions are; Elderscrolls I and II, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Dizzy, Ultima I and II, Cave Story, Genshin Impact, Kryta, Gimp, Paint.net and Audacity.So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 292 - Now that's what I call 2021!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021


    It's our end of the year episode! Seasons greetings!Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss their highs and lows of 2021.From the pandemic through to Doom Patrol, Prodigal Son, Dungeons and Dragons, and more, there's plenty to discuss in this extra long episode.So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 291 - A minimal effort

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss: Paramount's minimal effort over Star Trek: Discovery season 4 after choosing not to continue distributing it through Netlfix in much of the world.Plus…No Time To DieGhostbusters AfterlifeInvasionFoundationSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 290 - Dune and other spices

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss:Dune: Part One (2021)Halloween Kills (2021)Midnight MassAvatar: The Last AirbenderThe Chestnut ManOxygenRIPDWhat We Do In The ShadowsDoom PatrolFear the Walking DeadThe Movies that Made UsSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 289 - No, none of us have installed Windows 11 (yet)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss: 3D printers (and the Creality Ender Pro 5)Windows 11 launchPlayStation 5Justice League Synder CutWhat If?Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsBlack WidowSex Education season 3The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country by Helen RussellHannibal, Hannigram fanfic “it never sings vain” by chaparral_crownSquid GameMidnight MassFamicon shenanigansRussell T Davies coming back as Doctor Who showrunnerSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 288 - Candym- wait, don't go saying his name in that mirror!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss:Tumblr user experience woesFinal Fantasy IX on Nintendo SwitchDungeons and DragonsCandyman (2021)Psychonauts 2BioShock InfiniteInvisible CityDiableroAwakeMasters of the Universe: RevelationSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 287 - Masturcard and OnlyCash!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss:The messed up situation with OnlyFans, payment processors, and online censorship.Some weird Sight and Sound piece.Hannibal fanfic.What If?BioShock and BioShock 2.So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.Find the show on Amazon Music here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 286 - Left out in the cold

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss:Whatever the f**k is happening at Activision-Blizzard.And the first season of Loki (yes, there are spoilers).So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 285 - Another Round!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021


    This week, join Emily and Paul (no Paul this week) as they catch up on what they've been up to.Under examination:Builder's JourneyDoki Doki Literature Club PlusMass Effect Legendary EditionDeath StrandingThis Is How They Tell Me The World Ends: The Cyber Weapons Arms Race by Nicole PerlrothAnother Round (Druk)Halloween (1978) and Halloween (2018)BumblebeePunisher arcade board shenanigansFear Street TrilogyBlack Summer season 2Star Wars: The Bad BatchAlien IsolationSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 284 - E3-2-1-GO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they perform an E3 2021 post-mortem.Looking at the games that caught their eyes, the nerds discuss how the global chip (semiconductor) shortage could be affecting the games industry, and ponder if the RPG genre in videogames is under represented at the moment (at least if E3 2021 was anything to go by).Games discussed:StarfieldBack 4 BloodShin Megami Tensei VRedfallDeath Stranding Director’s Cut Elden RingLost ArkPsychonauts 2A Plague Tale: RequiemSlime Rancher 2The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2Metroid: DreadWarioWare: Get It Together!Super Smash Brothers UltimateProject Zero: Maiden of Black WaterSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 283 - Hypocrisy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they talk videogame character designs, and what the three of them have been up to.Discussed:Aloy character design and videogame character designs generallyHannibal for Dinner by Moody & YanesMe Not You by Alison PhippsHeaven Official's Blessing by Mo Xiang Tong XiuBlack Sunday by Thomas HarrisHomeland season 8 finaleDeath StrandingMass Effect and Mass Effect Legendary EditionSundown Promises podcastMortal Kombat (movie, 2021)Army of the Dead (2021)Star Trek The Original SeriesA mystery arcade board Vaccines: A Measured Response by hbomberguyStar Wars Bad BatchBrightburnJupiters LegacySpiderman Far From HomeSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 282 - Streaming Nerds+

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul (oh, and special guest Callie the cat) as they catch up on what they’ve been up to.Discussed:WandaVisionThe Falcon and The Winter SoldierStar Trek Original SeriesLove and MonstersFinal Fantasy VII RemakeThe Good Doctor season 4Such a Fun Age by Kiley ReidDeath StrandingHannibalStar Wars: Rogue OneHomeland season 6Coach (2010)The Killing season 1 (Danish)Star Wars: The Clone WarsStar Wars RebelsSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 281 - Nerds Safe For Work (we’re really not)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they take a trip through the complexities and (in some cases) ridiculousness of online platforms and said platforms’ difficult relationship with NSFW content, plus the pressure from interest groups and Apple to clean up even in adult spaces.Starting off with a look at the recent changes (and backtracks) Discord are making to its service on iOS devices, our intrepid nerds attempt as best they can to make sense of the repeated moves by platform holders to “cleanse” the internet but also make it safe for those who need it to be safe. From fanworks to legitimate activities by sex workers, there’s a lot to digest here. Background reading:Discord: How it started Discord: How it developed and endedThat article from Vice we mentioned about Pornhub and sex workersSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 280 - What do you call a baby mimic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they catch up on what they’ve been up to.Up for discussion:The BBCLetterkennyStark Trek Original SeriesSkyrimD&D 5e shenanigansChaos WalkingHannibalArcade board shenanigansStar Wars: The Clone WarsGodzilla Versus KongSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 279 - Bot Buy Bonanza

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they fight to stay on topic about console scalping and bot buying.Background reading:MPs building support to tackle console scalpingScalpers saying they’re not the bad guysSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 278 - This is not an SEO podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they talk far too much about SEO for a non-SEO podcast and:Black ButlerDakaIchi: I’m Being Harassed By the Sexiest Man of the YearSekai Ichi Hatsukoi - the world’s greatest first loveSuch a Fun Age by Kiley Reid(Pretty much all of the) Hannibal filmsHannibal rewatchHades on Nintendo SwitchThe SwitchStretchMy SpyTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 HDAdventures in arcade boardsThe ExpanseHostileThe DarkExistenceStudio Ghibli films (The Tale of the Princess Kaguya and Arrietty)So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter

    Nerds Assemble 277 - Coping... With Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as talk about research that claims those who enjoy horror, pandemic and sci fi films are better suited to coping with pandemics.So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter

    Nerds Assemble 276 - New Year, Same Sh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they catch up on what they’ve been up to.Up for discussion:Never Have I ever s1Star Trek: Discovery s3Nurse Jackie s1-2Doctor Who New Year SpecialSchitt’s Creek s1-3Upgrading to a Amazon Fire TVPC PSU upgradeArkham KnightBioshockThe Queen’s GambitDiableroSweet HomeThe MandalorianThe Last of Us Part IIDeath StrandingThomas Harris Hannibal novelsThe SopranosThe King of Staten IslandTenet So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 275 - The End of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020


    Welp, somehow we made it.Join This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they reflect on some of the events of 2020 and the nerdery that has kept them same during the Eternal March.What happened:Was there any real benefit to the crunch during Cyberpunk 2077′s development?How film releases got messed up this year and the increased risk of piracy.How omegaverse went mainstream.The end of Supernatural.The effect of the pandemic on film and TV filming this year.This year’s console launches.What kept us sane:Dungeons and Dragons.Console gaming and arcade boards.Hannibal.So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 274 - Words, Tentacles and Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss a whole bunch of things…Hannibal rewatch (for what Paul suspects is the 12th time since August) and Hannigram fanficSchitt’s Creek s1The Last of Us Part IINational Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)Hyrule Warriors: Age of CalamityDungeons and Dragons (and whether everyone on Paul’s campaign is about to die (he says no…))Star Trek: Discovery s3Crafty stuff with engraving acrylicDay of the Tentacle RemasteredFull ThrottleGrim FandangoJedi Fallen OrderStar Wars Battlefront 2ControlTetris ConnectedThe Walking Dead World Beyond s1Star Trek: Lower Decks s1Official Star Trek podcastSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 273 - Carry on my Wayward Nerds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020


    This week Emily, Paul and Paul discuss that Supernatural event - the series finale. This episode was recorded on Monday November 23rd and reflect views and information at that time.MASSIVE SPOILERS FOR THE SEASON 15 FINALE: If you don’t want the end spoiled, it’s probably best to leave this episode until you have seen it.So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 272 - Spooky Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they talk about all their plans for Halloween.Also, a few bits on what we’ve been up to: You, Me, HerCrafty bits like sewing and cutting vinylStar Trek: Discovery season 3The Alienist season 2HannibalThe Path season 2FanficNanowrimo preparationGeneral electronics tinkeringSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 271 - Nerds After Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they talk about two very unrelated topics. But first up, we’ve got a content warning in place for this episode. The second half of discussion covers topics of an adult and sensitive nature. We detail what specifically in the opening moments of the audio.You can certainly listen to only the first part of the episode and have a perfectly reasonable listening experience if you want to avoid that part.Okay…In the first part of this episode, we take a look at what Microsoft buying ZeniMax means for ZeniMax IP, Microsoft and Xbox Series X and S, plus PC gaming, Sony and the PlayStation 5, and Nintendo and their Nintendo Switch. We take a look at other areas of consolidation in entertainment and see if perhaps the subscription model for business is gaining further ground with Microsoft’s Game Pass.The second part of this episode details the horrendous goings on in fandom culture, specifically purity and anti elements in Hannibal fandom attacking Bryan Fuller on Twitter recently. We take a look at what led to Bryan being abused on Twitter, what happened, why it’s happening, where it’s coming from, how fans have come to Bryan’s aid, and what it means in general for freedom of expression in media and fan creations.So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 270 - Arcade games, D&D and Hannibal, oh my!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020


    This week, join Emily, Paul and Paul as they talk about all the things they’ve been up to of late.Discussion includes:Arcade PCBsFighter’s HistoryVan Helsing season 4For All Mankind#AliveAggretsukoSuper Mario 64 on Super Mario 3D All-StarsDungeons and DragonsThe Boys season 2Hannibal TV seriesRed Dragon by Thomas HarrisHannibal Extended Universe, including:The Path season 1Homeland Seasons 4 and 5HysteriaAdamSavage GraceMen & ChickenCasino RoyaleThe Necessary Death of Charlie CountrymanHannibalism PodcastHannibal fanfic recs: The Shape of Me Will Always be You by MissDisoriental, and Overcoming by purefoysgirlBy Nightfall by Michael CunninghamThe KingcastSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 269 - Killtopia with Dave Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020


    This week Emily, Paul and Paul are joined by indie comic writer Dave Cook to talk all things Killtopia (including the upcoming Kickstarter for issue 3), the state of comics. conventions, writing and more.So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 268 - GISH Survival Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020


    This week Emily, Paul and Paul as they talk about how to survive the annual madness of GISH.Here’s a link to tasks that were on previous hunts.We also chat about a few things we’ve been up to recently, such as:Collecting Arcade BoardsHarley Quinn season 1Into the NightMr RobotStar Trek Discovery season 2So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 267 - A Dark Fate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they go into what they’ve been up to recently.This includes:Paul’s D&D campaign planningTerminator, Terminator 2: Judgement Day and Terminator Dark FateElectronic TinkeringsDarkDeadly Premonition OriginsThe Room Where It HappenedSupernatural season 6The Straight StoryAnimal Crossing New HorizonsSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 266 - A Familiar Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they delve into information around the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Looking between releases and specifications, they try to figure out if we’ve now reached a point where buying/building a PC makes more sense than the latest offering from Sony and Microsoft.Some of the pieces we refer to:Tomsguide: PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: Specs, price, exclusives and morePC Mag UK: PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X: What We Know So FarPCGamesN: Can we build a PS5-level PC for the same $499 price at launch?PC Gamer: High-end gaming PC build guideSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 265 - JP Bradley talks Spire: The City Must Fall and roleplaying games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020


    This week Emily, Paul and Paul are joined by guest JP Bradley.JP has recently written a one-shot campaign for the tabletop RPG Spire: The City Must Fall, as part of the Shadow Operations collection.In this episode, we talk with JP about:Spire: The City Must FallShadow OperationsWhat it’s like writing a one-shot campaign and how to do itThe tabletop roleplaying scene as it standsThe need for diversity in the stories and games availableRoleplaying during a pandemicDungeons and Dragons and its domination of tabletop RPG awareness among the general public… and a few other bits as wellYou can find Spire: The City Must Fall over on Rowan, Rook and Decard. You’ll need access to the core rule book in order to run a campaign from Shadow Operations. But also, Rowan, Rook and Decard are donating 50% of sales of Shadow Operations (backdated to existing sales) to Black Lives Matter UK. So, please check them out!So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 264 - I Know What You Did Last Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they look back on what they’ve been up to these past few weeks.Expect commentary and analysis on (in no particular order):Black Lives Matter (here’s the JSTOR Institutionalized Racism: A Syllabus we mention)Rybonator and dice makingAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsTrials UprisingNew tech in the haus (tablet joys)The UntamedArcade cabinets and boardsInsidious Dungeons and Dragons planningSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 263 - Into the Omegaverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020


    Join Emily, Paul and special guest Casey Bourne as they delve into the world of fandom, tropes, genres, plot devices, ideas, erotica, romance, fanfic, original fiction, publishing, self-publishing, copyright law, lawsuits and just omegaverse in general.(Casey recently published her romance novel Pair Bonding, and it explores the idea of soul mates in a way both very familiar to fanfic readers and very new.)So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Things you might want to read before or after listening to this episode…Alpha/Beta/Omega (Fanlore)A Feud in Wolf-Kink Erotica Raises a Deep Legal Question (NY Times)The Omegaverse Plagiarism Lawsuit, One Year On (Book Riot)Omegaverse Litigation (Fanlore)Copyright: The Alpha and Omega(verse) (Legal Inspiration)Statement of the “Myth of Omega” Author, Zoey Ellis, on Behalf of Quill Ink Books (Omegaverse Litigation) Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 262 - Super Size This

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they look back on what they’ve been up to these past few weeks.Expect commentary and analysis on (in no particular order):Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!Mr Robot S1-3Spider-Man (PS4, 2018)Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S2Dungeons and DragonsThe UntamedAnimal Crossing: New Horizons Techie builds and buys with arcade boards The Art of IntrusionRick and Morty S4Supernatural S4Harley Quinn S1Small Favor - The Dresden FilesLife of the PartyKim’s Convenience S1-2And a spot of gardeningSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 261 - Beeb Under Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they examine current trouble at the BBC with BBC4 rumoured to be under threat as the broadcaster looks to bolster its content for people under 30… by bringing back BBC 3 to broadcast television.This is a switch around from the situation in January 2015 where BBC3 was under threat from being shuttered and ended up being moved completely online.But can the BBC undo the damage done to BBC3 in the run up to 2015 and should BBC4 be sacrificed to make this happen?We discuss this and more in this week’s episode.So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 260 - The Nerds Are Back In Town (Metaphorically)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they finally return and talk about life in lockdown and what they’ve been up to.The Nerds dig in to no particular order:Who’s playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons (it’s 50:50)Sons of Anarchy (including the S7 finale)The SopranosSniper Elite IIISupernatural S14 (and E4′s inability to schedule things)Star Trek: Deep Space 9The Mash ReportLast Week Tonight with John OliverLegionFriday Night DinnerSuper Mario Maker 2Final Fantasy VII RemakePicardMr RobotXbox Game Pass and the Halo seriesDungeons and DragonsPlus our preferred YouTube commentary sources for insights on the COVID-19 pandemic:Kurzgesagt – In a NutshellDoctor MikeSciShow(None of the above are substitutes for the latest information from your local health authorities or the WHO.)So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser (right-click and ‘Save As’ to download).Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 259 - Co-Operative Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they talk about their experiences of Co-Op gaming, as well as detailing fond memories of times they’ve played through experiences with another person.So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser (right-click and ‘Save As’ to download).Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on iTunes here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 258 - Previously on Nerds Assemble

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they chat about their latest viewing habits.This includes:Star Trek Picard (1st Episode)Dr WhoSupernatual Season 15Sex EducationMarvel Phase 3 part 2So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser (right-click and ‘Save As’ to download).Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on iTunes here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 257 - Make It So

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they talk about their hopes for Star Trek Picard.So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser (right-click and ‘Save As’ to download).Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on iTunes here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 256 - The Plot Thins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss Star Wars Rise of Skywalker.Also, here’s a few of the videos mentioned in that discussion:andAlso on discussion is a brief chat on other things they’ve been watching since we podcasted last.These include:Knives OutThe MandelorianWatchmen (TV Series)WitcherLost in Space Season 2Dresden Files booksSo, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser (right-click and ‘Save As’ to download).Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on iTunes here.RSS here.

    Nerds Assemble 255 - The Last 3 Don’t Exist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they chat about the things they’ve seen recently.These include:Terminator Dark FateWar of the Worlds (BBC version)War of the Worlds (Fox version)The Walking Dead season 10Zombieland Double TapDoctor Sleep (The Film)Sleeping BeautiesAtypical seasons 1-3So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser (right-click and ‘Save As’ to download).Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on iTunes here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 254 - Apps, Privacy and Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they discuss big issues with privacy and data collection in apps.So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser (right-click and ‘Save As’ to download).Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on iTunes here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

    Nerds Assemble 253 - We’ve seen things

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019


    Join Emily, Paul and Paul as they chat about what they’ve played and watched.These include:El CaminoBorderlands 3MoneylandLiving with YourselfThe Walking Dead season 10Supernatural season 15JokerThe Good Place season 4Edward Snowden’s Personal RecordSkyrim - DawnguardShort TreksBlack Spot seasons 1 and 2GltichAsh vs The Evil Dead pilotTomb Raider (The rebooted film)Black Lightning seasons 1 and 2So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser (right-click and ‘Save As’ to download).Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on iTunes here.RSS here.Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

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