The Nerditorium

Jishnu, Dinkar and Tejas pick 3 of their favourite releases from 2024 to round up the year.

The boys are back to review all the latest happenings in pop culture including Coldplay ticket fiascos, the grammatical reason for the Clooney-Pitt Apple TV Film Wolfs, the best sci-fi movie blockbuster of the year Alien: Romulus, the wonderful world of WWE, and a few underwhelming TV Series from the motherland and abroad.

The boys are back to talk about the big reveals in the MCU, why they had issues with Deadpool 3 and discuss The Acolyte (now cancelled). All that plus a return to Dinkar's Games!

The boys are back to discuss all the movie and tv goodness from May and June including Furiosa, Godzilla Minus One, Hit Man, Inside Out 2 and featuring the Richard Linklater filmography game and the ultimate Pixar Movie Tier List. Plus more Jishnu's games!

The boys are back this month to discuss all the news in pop culture from May, including Lord of The Rings, Planet of the Apes, Studio Ghibli and much more. Plus! Jishnu actually has good games this time round.

Welcome to the first ever episode of The Geek Fruit Show! The boys try to discuss pop culture and take a stab at giving you the state of the union for it, but end up digressing into more important things like whether they can be eligible for knighthood by the end of the episode. Also Dinkar's Games™️ and a new draft show called J̶i̶s̶h̶n̶u̶ M̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ L̶i̶k̶e̶ Jishnu's Best Bets!

Geek out on this episode of The Lit Pickers as we dive into the world of Dune, exploring both the beloved book and the recent film adaptations. From dissecting the intricate universe created by Frank Herbert to sharing their thoughts on Denis Villeneuve's cinematic interpretation, we leave no sand dune unturned. Join the conversation as we discuss everything from character development to cultural conflicts Whether you're a die-hard fan or a curious newcomer, this episode promises to take you through the sands of Arrakis and unite literature nerds and film geeks alike!   You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair and Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana on Instagram.    Tune into the Nerditorium podcast or find them on Instagram @geekfruithq. They are: Dinkar Dwivedi Jishnu Guha  Tejas Menon   If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.    For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books   This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in.  Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Head of Audio: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Meghna Gulati  Sound Editor: Lakshman Parsuram Artwork: Alika Gupta   Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here's to You

In a conclusive 2 parter, Jishnu, Dinkar, and Tejas round up the last 4 months  in pop culture and moments in the multiverse.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

In a conclusive 2 parter, Jishnu, Dinkar, and Tejas round up the last 4 months  in pop culture and moments in the multiverse.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India

Jishnu and Tejas sidequest into the state of affairs at Marvel yet again, prior to their thoughts on Loki and The Marvels.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Jishnu and Tejas are back after a long hiatus, Dinkar is still hiatusing. But while they wait, we discuss the recently concluded Star Wars series Ahsoka and whether it lives up to expectations after its predecessors Clone Wars and Rebels.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Jishnu's all time awaited episode on reality television is finally here. Dinkar and Tejas join in on talking about some of the most outrageous reality shows out there and also discuss how the format has evolved for each platform.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Jishnu, Dinkar, and Tejas discuss instagram's favourite director, Wes Anderson and try to dissect his distinctive visual style. The boys also reach peak hipster when they discuss the fandom, and finally they review The French Dispatch and Asteroid City, and rank his filmography.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Jishnu, Dinkar, and Tejas take a stab at discussing nepotism in Hollywood and Bollywood, and then we have a debut edition of Jishnu's Games! Jishnu asks us to invite our favourite Nepo family of choice for a dream dinner party, and to explain why they would be an excellent choice for hangs.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

There's plenty of movie fodder out now on the streaming platforms for you to consume that all came out in 2023. Which ones should you watch? Jishnu, Dinkar and Tejas review the following movies in rapid fire format:   Shazam! Fury of the Gods Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves 65 Evil Dead Rise Fast X Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts John Wick 4 Creed 3 Air Super Mario Bros. Pathaan   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Dinkar, Jishnu, and Tejas do quick spoiler free thoughts on Barbie before discussing their favourite girl power movies that paved the road for Barbie.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

It's time for Dinkar and Tejas to accept some missions and head off into another insane adventure with everyone's favourite stunt and scientology nut Tom Cruise. We're breaking down the latest Mission Impossible and why it's just a damn good time at the movies with the maverick of action cinema.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon and Dinkar Dwivedi This is a Maed in India production.

Dinkar and Jishnu embark on a quick sidequest to tell you about what they are currently watching in the world of pop culture.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Jishnu Guha and Dinkar Dwivedi This is a Maed in India production.

Dinkar, Jishnu, and Tejas discuss the GREATEST DC MOVIE YET The Flash (spoilers: it isn't) and why DC failed to hit the mark yet again. We also discuss the quietly decent Indiana Jones film, and whether it gives Harrison Ford the swan song his iconic character deserved.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Dinkar and Jishnu discuss the latest entry in the MCU featuring Samuel L Jackson as the long suffering Nick Fury. Does the show have enough Skrull subterfuge to stay interesting for the Geek Fruit boys? Probably not. Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Jishnu Guha and Dinkar Dwivedi This is a Maed in India production.

Dinkar and Tejas discuss the recent Netflix preview event TUDUM and debate how it's pronounced. Y'all also get a free review on literally every announcement made including Extraction 2, One Piece, Squid Game, Lupin, and The Archies. Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon and Dinkar Dwivedi This is a Maed in India production.

Jishnu loves the original Little Mermaid so much that he didn't even watch the Disney Live Action remake, so Dinkar and Tejas tell him how it is so he doesn't have to. We discuss the film's merits and shortcomings, but also the new songs from the update. Then the boys pitch their live action adaptations to Tejas and see which ones would get greenlit. This episode was recorded online. Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Jishnu, Dinkar, Tejas are exhausted with the multiverse BUT if there's one movie that can redeem the onslaught of multi dimensional stories we're getting these days, it's one with great powers! We discuss Miles Morales' latest animated outing and decide whether Pavitr Prabhakar works for all the brown nerds out there. This episode was recorded online.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Tejas has thrown out the gauntlet to decide whom between Jishnu and Dinkar can figure out the best movies to watch on local and international flights. Featuring an arbitrary scoring system, customised rules, and enough crosstalk to annoy fellow passengers on a flight. Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

James Gunn finishes off his trilogy in the latest addition to the MCU with GOTG Vol. 3 and the boys are here to discuss whether cute animals are emotionally manipulative or not. They talk about what worked and what didn't and more importantly who's the best Chris in Hollywood. Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

The Book of Bo-Katan is here! Or rather the highly anticipated 3rd season of The Mandalorian has concluded, and the boys are back to dissect the slightly undercooked arcs from everyone's new favourite bounty hunter. They also discuss the upcoming slate of films announced at the recent Star Wars Celebration. Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Un, dos, tres…catorce? Well, four or fourteen notwithstanding, Tejas joins Dinkar and Jishnu as they talk about one of their favourite bands of all time: U2. The band has put out a lot of material recently, including a massive ‘4-disk' album recreating 40 of their songs, an AR app, a documentary and more! Tune in to hear the boys talk about all this and more things U2 on this week's episode. Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Almost live from Mumbai, It's Monday Morning! In this episode, Dinkar and Jishnu discuss their favourite talk shows, why they like them so much and how they've changed over the years.  Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.

Time to grab on to your bootstraps! Tejas and Jishu sit down with series guest host and sneaker specialist, Veer Shetty, to talk about shoes and sneakers in pop culture. They talk about what makes sneakers so seminal in pop culture and how Micheal Jordan made it all happen.  Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Jishnu Guha,  Veer Shetty and Tejas Menon This is a Maed in India production.

Tejas, Dinkar and Jishu get together for a quick review of the film and all of the controversy surrounding it and how it reflects on the grander scheme of the DCU.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Tejas and Jishnu sit down with series guest host, Veer Shetty, to talk about the shake up at DC films and what new co-boss James Gunn has in store for us in the coming  years.  Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Dinkar Dwivedi  Veer Shetty and Tejas Menon This is a Maed in India production.

You've got to ask yourself one question: “Do I feel funny?” Well, do you, nerd? This week, Dinkar and Jishnu  talk about actors known for their dramatic chops that have gone on to do some very funny roles.  Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts:  Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

This week, Dinkar and Tejas are feeling festive. It's wedding season and they draw up a bracket of some seminal movies based around weddings. The bracket itself is wedding themed, so tune in to find out and play along!  Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Dinkar Dwivedi and Tejas Menon  This is a Maed in India production.

Time to warm up your vocal cords, nerds! Tejas and Jishnu talk about their favourite stage adaptations, where they came from, what makes musical theatre so great, and a few adaptations that didn't quite hit the mark.  Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon and Jishnu Guha  This is aMaed in India production.

Recurring guest host Veer Shetty is back and talks to Tejas and Dinkar about why old men in pop culture are so angry, and why so many of them have hearts of gold.  Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts:  Dinkar Dwivedi  Veer Shetty and Tejas Menon  This is a Maed in India production.

Got your controllers ready? Because Tejas and Dinkar are ready to hit X (or A if you're on XBox). On this episode they talk about various video games that have been adapted into movies or TV shows, whether the adaptations hold merit, and the looming question: what games would they love to see adapted.   Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon and Dinkar Dwivedi This is aMaed in India production.

It's been one whole year since the nerds started this podcast and what a year it's been! We've been along for the ride but not all of us at all times, right? It's been the same for Dinkar Jishnu and Tejas. On this anniversary special, they talk about the episodes that each of them missed and take stock of how one year of The Nerditorium has been for them. Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Are you ready to RRRumble?! Tejas, Jishnu and Dinkar talk about two hot properties out of the Indian subcontinent that have been making waves in the west: Indian Matchmaking and RRR. They also talk about having spent some early  years outside of India and their status as coconuts. Coconuts? Tune in to find out. Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is aMaed in India production.

Tejas and Dinkar sit down with series guest host, Veer Shetty, to talk about the love (and some hate?) that pop culture heroes share with their biggest nemeses.     Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts: Dinkar Dwivedi  Veer Shetty and Tejas Menon This is a Maed in India production.

We sit down with soon to be returning guest host Veer Shetty,, to get to know him a little better by investigating his nerd credentials. Bonus: David Attenborough in the world of sneakers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7FjWEQAMzU Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion. CREDITS: Hosts:  Dinkar Dwivedi  Veer Shetty and Tejas Menon This is a Maed in India production.

Tejas and Jishnu pick up from last week's episode and talk about all (well, almost) the TV shows they're excited about in 2023. Will the whole episode be just them talking about Star Wars? Tune in to find out!    Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.

Happy New Year, y'nerds! The boys sit down to talk about all the films they're looking forward to seeing in 2023. Are your favourites there? Have they missed out on any films you're looking forward to? Tune in to find out!    Follow us @GeekFruitHQ on Instagram and Twitter and write in to contactgeekfruit@gmail.com to join the discussion.   CREDITS: Hosts: Tejas Menon, Dinkar Dwivedi and Jishnu Guha  This is a Maed in India production.