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Best friends and super nerds Ann and James discuss their many fandoms, debate the minutiae and argue over the smallest bits of nonsense.

Not Nearly Nerd Enough


    • May 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    EP. 42: "Captains America, the White Wolf, and Phase 4" [EXPLICIT & SPOILERS]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 77:24


    The nerds are back! Ann & James revive the podcast to talk "Falcon and the Winter Soldier," the legacy of Captain American, and all things Marvel Phase 4 with special guests Josh Ferris and Karen Gownley.

    Ep. 41: "The Doctor Will See Us Now"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 51:11


    After a brief holiday break, friend of the podcast and Whovian Joshua Ferris joins Ann and James to talk about the new season of Doctor Who! Recorded live from the Movie Tavern after just having seen the special screening of the first two episodes of the new season.

    Ep. 40: "The Rise of Skywalker, the End of an Era" [SPOILERS]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 52:46


    Ann and James join fellow nerds Megan and Adam to say goodbye to the Skywalker Saga and their respective childhoods.

    Ep. 39: "Return of the Nerds II - Electric Bugaloo" [SPOILERS]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 69:12


    After an almost three year hiatus, Ann and James return to talk Disney+, Mandalorians, Baby Yodas, holiday watching habits, and plenty of other assorted nerdery!

    Ep. 38: "The Return of the Nerds!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2017 59:16


    We're back! Ann and James welcome special guest Josh Ferris to break in the new Not Nearly Nerd Enough mobile studio to talk Doctor Who Christmas Special, the new lady Doctor and lots of other assorted nerdery.

    Ep. 37: "Supernatural Con Chicago!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2016 86:41


    Ann & James hop a plane with cosplay artist Beth Heinly to hit up the Supernatural convention in Chicago! We talk panels, crazy fans, cosplay, photo ops and our love of Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

    Ep. 36: "Back to the Con 2 (Baltimore Edition)"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2016 24:28


    Ann & James go back to comic con, this time in Baltimore! We visit with old friends and interview a 12-year-old artist and writer with her own book debuting at the con. We also argue the feminist merits of Poison Ivy cosplay, slam New York ComicCon and generally marvel at the over-the-top cosplay. Listen in!

    Ep. 35: "Don't Do It: The Suicide Squad Spoiler Special"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2016 46:53


    Ann & James welcome fellow comic book and movie nerd Dylan Gaughan on the show to discuss the latest attempt by DC to make movie magic. Spoiler: It's not so magical. Listen in as we discuss hate watching "Suicide Squad."

    Ep. 34: "Your Mom's Favorite Show – The Outlander Minisode" [SPOILERS]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2016 31:21


    Ann & James make a case for the Starz romance, period piece-within-a-period piece series "Outlander." Listen in and find out what makes everyone's mom's favorite show so good.

    Ep. 33: "Perfect Strangers: The Stranger Things Minisode" [SPOILERS]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2016 33:13


    Ann & James come out of their summer cave to wax rhapsodic about one of their new favorite shows – the sleeper Netflix hit, "Stranger Things!"

    Ep. 32: "Back to the Con: Live (Sort Of) from Wizard World Philadelphia"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2016 26:57


    Ann & James take another trip to Wizard World ComiCon in Philly. Ann participates in a panel, Josh joins us for a stroll through the main hall and we interview some of the mind-blowingly talented cosplayers and nerds at Wizard World Philly! BONUS: An excerpt from the ComiCon edition of Skeletor's Karaoke Gung Show at the Trocadero in Philly!

    Ep. 31: "X-Men: Apocalypse Spoiler Special – Oscar Isaac Deserves Better"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2016 40:24


    Ann & James talk "X-Men: Apocalypse," lowering expectations and totally boning your own timeline. Join us for a rousing discussion of everything wrong (and the few things right) about the latest in the X-Men franchise.

    Ep. 30: "Captain America: Civil War – Mom & Dad are Fighting Again" [SPOILERS]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2016 41:27


    Ann & James welcome back Mark J Tompkins to talk "Captain America: Civil War." Which side are we on? Why can't we have more Black Panther? Why did Spidey's eyes do that? When are we going to see Aunt May in a tshirt? These are just a few of the questions we tackle in the latest episode of Not Nearly Nerd Enough!

    Ep. 29: "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Meh-ness" [SPOILERS]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2016 54:16


    Ann & James discuss the glorious mess that is "Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice." We didn't hate it! Who won? Who got pwned? Who peed in that jar?!

    Ep. 28: "Deadpool Spoiler Special: We Saw Ryan Reynolds' Wang!" [EXPLICIT & SPOILERS]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2016 43:46


    Superhero nerd Mark J. Tompkins once again joins Ann & James at the Movie Tavern for a special viewing of Deadpool! We discuss the finer points of Ryan Reynolds, his penis, and Deadpool's redemption from the horrible "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" story. Join us!

    Ep. 27: "Han Dies in the End – the Force Awakens Spoiler"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2016 33:31


    Ann and James finally talk "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," going head to head on whether Kylo Ren should live or die, who Rey really is, and whether or not Han Solo will return (he dies in the end). Spoilers abound.

    Ep. 26: "It's Baaack – Supernatural Season 11 Returns Minisode" [SPOILERS]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2016 22:48


    Ann & James spoil the Supernatural Season 11 midseason return and talk about their love of Lucifer, their hopes for Casifer and their dreams for a season 12 super baddie team-up.

    Ep. 25: "A Very Sherlock Christmas" [SPOILERS]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2016 31:33


    It's a Christmas miracle! After years of waiting, we get a little fix of "Sherlock" with "The Abominable Bride." Ann & James recap the Christmas special and talk time travel, women's rights and what's coming in Season Four of one of our favorite fandoms.

    Ep. 24: "I Think it's Called...a Recap"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2015 54:37


    James, Josh and Ann look back on the ninth season of Doctor Who. We discuss how Twelvish entered our hearts (on a tank!) and Clara left the show (in a diner!). Also, you could go to the movies with us. No, really. Listen.

    Ep. 23: "You Always Hurt the One You Love"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2015 23:23


    It's Captain America vs. Iron Man vs. Batman vs. Superman in this minisode. Ann and James discuss the trailers for the upcoming Marvel and DC blockbusters, "Captain America: Civil War" and "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice."

    Ep. 22: "Apologies & Promises – Return of the Nerds"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2015 14:17


    After a weeks-long, in-depth visit to the Buffyverse, James and Ann return from their hiatus with this minisode. Prepare for incoming intense nerdery.

    Ep. 21: "Carry On My Wayward Fandom: Supernatural Con"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2015 68:16


    Ann & James travel to Secaucus, NJ to attend their first ever Supernatural Convention. They have a few drinks, make a few friends, meet a few stars and generally nerd out with some of the nerdiest folks around – Supernatural fans!

    Ep. 20 "Doctor Who Season 9 Opener Extravaganza!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2015 39:58


    Ann & James welcome back Josh Ferris to recap the Season 9 opener of Doctor Who! All the #FEELS!

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    Ep. 19: "Twice More With Feeling – Rewatching Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2015 53:26


    Ann & James welcome Philadelphia artist and all-around super fangirl Beth Heinly (@bethheinly) to talk about the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer Rewatch Screening and Lecture Series taking place at Vox Populi Gallery in Philly every Sunday in October and Nov 1. Learn more in the calendar section at www.voxpopuligallery.org. Come out on Sunday, Oct. 11 for a very special Q&A with BtVS star Amber Benson!

    Ep. 18: "Special Minisode – Live from the Philly Geek Awards!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2015 11:04


    Ann & James take their newly formed entourage of nerdery to the Philly Geek Awards and admire the awesome Academy of Natural Sciences, the impressive array of talent up for an award, and the impressive bar placement. SPOILER: They don't win.

    Ep. 17: "The Sherlock Spectacular"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2015 53:15


    Ann and James invite regular guest Dana McClain back to discuss all things Sherlock! From the Robert Downey Jr reboot to the current Ian McKellen iteration and, of course, the splendor that is Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in the BBC version of the iconic detective.

    Ep. 16: "Ant-Man Spoiler Special"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2015 54:43


    Ann & James welcome back super comics nerd Mark Tompkins to talk "Ant-Man," the wonderfulness of Paul Rudd, the Marvel Universe, and the importance of staying until the very end to see the post-credit teasers!

    Ep. 15 "GISHWHES 2015!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2015 42:11


    Ann & James are gearing up for GISHWHES 2015 – the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen! We talk secret tactics and memorable moments with fellow GISHERS Dana and Karen and encourage folks to find their inner artist and sign up before the deadline on Sunday, July 19! www.GISHWHES.com

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    Ep. 14: "Philly Geek Awards: Fly Your Geek Flag High"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2015 39:02


    The Philly Geek Awards are coming! We talk to one of the producers, Kara Lindstrom, about the nomination process, the ceremony and the awesome people and projects that have been recognized. Visitwww.phillygeekawards.com

    Ep. 13: "Supernatural Season 10 Recap: The End is Nigh?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2015 59:56


    We look back at Season 10: The Deanmon, Cain's fabulous hair, awesome meta episodes, whatever the hell Naked!Hannah was thinking, and the possible end of the road.

    Ep. 12: "Nerds Go to Comic-Con!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2015 29:30


    Ann & James go to their first comic con – Wizard World Comic Con in Philadelphia! They make friends, rate the cosplay, buy lots of stuff and make new friends!

    Ep. 11: "The Family-Friendly Nerd-a-Thon"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2015 63:09


    Ann takes a powder while James hosts a late night nerd session with Karen and her twins Stella and HG, two 11-year-old super nerd tweens. We talk about our night with Neil Gaiman, our latest fandoms, what the kids are into these days and our epic Harry Potter Scene It battle.

    Ep. 10: "Avengers 2: Age of Ultron Spoiler Special"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2015 53:25


    Ann & James welcome fanboy Mark Tompkins to talk about "Avengers 2: Age of Ultron," the Marvel universe, Chris Evans' abs and who Joss Whedon will kill next. Spoilers.

    Not Nearly Nerd Enough Ep. 9: "We ❤️ Tatiana: the Orphan Black Episode"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2015 70:17


    Ann and James invite Orphan Black superfan Kelly on to the podcast talk clone club, Project Castor, the awesomeness of Tatiana Maslany, the fabulous Felix and what's in store for Season 3 starting April 18 on BBC America.

    Not Nearly Nerd Enough Ep. 8: "Untitled Benedict Cumberbatch Project"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2015 56:09


    James and Ann are joined by special guests Dana and Justin to discuss Benedict Cumberbatch Past, Present and Future. James learns that you have to bite it.

    Not Nearly Nerd Enough Ep. 7: "Nerds Love Love (& Fashion!)"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2015 66:23


    In honor of Valentine's Day, Ann and James discuss the art of the Romantic Comedy and discuss the most nerd-worthy romcoms. Then, in honor of Fashion Week, they talk nerd style and rate the fashion sense of our favorite nerd shows.

    Not Nearly Nerd Enough Ep. 6: "Supernatural Season 10 – The Road So Far"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2015 49:22


    Ann tries her best to recap the first of half of Season 10 of Supernatural while a drunken James constantly interrupts and goes on tangents.

    Not Nearly Nerd Enough Episode 5: "Not Nearly Reddit Enough – the Serial Episode"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2014 65:55


    Ann and James discuss their obsession with "Serial," the wildly popular true-crime investigative podcast from the folks at This American Life with fellow obsessee Olivia Butler.

    Not Nearly Nerd Enough Episode 4.1: "Doctor Who Season 8 Recap or Oh, Missy, You're so Fine..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2014 56:18


    We ponder the Cyberman's lack of logic and marvel at Missy as the eighth season of Doctor Who comes to a close. With special guest Joshua Ferris. Bonus: Get scared just like James with the short film "Lights Out": http://youtu.be/-fDzdDfviLI

    Not Nearly Nerd Enough Episode 3- "Supernatural Top 10"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2014 71:45


    Ann & James talk about their Top 10 favorite "Supernatural" episodes.

    Not Nearly Nerd Enough Episode 2: "Some People Think Daleks are Sexy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2014 48:46


    Ann & James welcome their nerd friend Kappy to talk about where this season of Doctor Who is headed and whether or not it's poised to jump the shark.

    Not Nearly Nerd Enough Episode 1 "The New Doctor"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2014 41:13


    Episode 1 of the Not Nearly Nerd Enough Podcast. Ann and James discuss the season premier of Doctor Who and new Doctor Peter Capaldi. Hear their half-baked theories, ridiculous insights and a few predictions for what's to come.

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