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Never Ending Reliable Discussion. That's how we define a nerd, here at 'This Podcast Is For Nerds'. Every week, Zach and Calvin will each bring a topic for discussion ranging from film, television, anime, books, videogames, and everywhere in between. We also love supporting local businesses, so if you're in the SE Michigan area, please support the places we shout out!

Zach and Calvin


    • Aug 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 57 EPISODES


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    Zach Guesses the Plot of the Barbie Film — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 65:25


    Zach has been ruined by working at Blockbuster, so this month he guesses the entire plot of the Barbie film while Kiefer and Calvin give their reviews. Join us on September 1st when we review Bullet Train! Zach's Shout-Outs: What We Do In The Shadows, BAKI Kiefer's Shout-Outs: Sevendust's Truth Killer, Foundation, Silo Calvin's Shout-Outs: Talk To Me --- Let's Connect!

    Music that Influenced Us! — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 69:37


    Bad news good news: We weren't able to line up our interview for this month, but that means we've moved up our most influential albums media club led by Kiefer. Kiefer highlights his metal influences including TOOL and Korn. Zach dives into his hardcore roots with Stick to Your Guns and CDC. Calvin discusses the importance of Porter Robinson and Gorillaz. Tune in on August 4th, for our next release! --- Let's Connect!

    FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS: We Review Fast X! — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 61:48


    We don't have friends, we have family. Matt, Zach, and Calvin strap in to discuss the eleventh film in the Fast & Furious Cinema Universe (FFCU), and each of them have wildly different histories with the series. Tune in on August 4th, when the boys discuss the music that shaped their formative years! --- Let's Connect!

    We Sat Down with Jess Allanic from Calva Louise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 62:28


    Back in January, Zach and Calvin had the distinct honor of talking with Jess Allanic, co-founder of the multicultural British band Calva Louise. Jess talks about her history with music in Venezuela, how a big move to France in her teenage years led to the band's formation, and her DIY-attitude toward art creation. Thank you to Jess for taking time out of her incredibly busy schedule to chat with us! Please go support Calva Louise by following the links below and join us June 2nd when we review Fast X. Support Calva Louise: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/calva-louise/1474938543 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvalouise/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvalouise/ Merch: https://calvalouise.bigcartel.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/02nZLQtQ4vL5iHyp6atBrh Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/8359196 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calvalouise Twitter: https://twitter.com/calvalouise YouTube: https://youtube.com/@UCGvL7t_MBJDyTGHO2qZoI-w YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCRRnyArFAAewy3IawfF6_bg?feature=share --- Let's Connect!

    We Review Wednesday! — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 65:25


    *snap, snap* This month, The Nerds sit down to chat about Netflix's Wednesday, their love of Lance Reddick, and Zach's tips to get over stage fright. What did you think of Wednesday? Connect with us below and let us know, and don't forget to join us on June 2nd when we review the film Fast X⁠. Timestamps: 00:15 — Rest In Power Lance Reddick 00:59 — Calvin Fucked Up 2:00 — Wednesday Discussion Starts 2:50 — Wednesday Review [Spoiler Free] 4:30 — We Make New Fans 4:53 — Back to the Spoiler Free Review 10:28 — Wednesday Review [Spoilers] 12:24 — Horizon: Forbidden West Mini Review 14:46 — Back to Wednesday 22:35 — Naruto Mini Rant 23:42 — AAAAAND WE'RE BACK 26:50 — Kief's Memes 27:21 — Elon = Joker, Bezos = Luthor 28:21 — Weight Lifting with Alex Jones 29:39 — Zach's Advice on Getting Over Stage Fright 31:09 — Back to the Wednesday Review 35:40 — What We Want From Wednesday Season 2 42:15 — Netflix's Most Popular Shows 44:39 — Back to the Wednesday Review 50:23 — Wednesday Season 1 Final Thoughts 52:33 — What We're Reviewing Next 56:35 — What We're Watching/Listening To This month's shout outs: The1FS: @the1fs ZULU: @blackpowerviolence Initiate: @initiate_hc BAKI Hanma: Watch on Netflix Periphery: @periphery Twelve Foot Ninja: @twelvefootninja Whose Line Is it Anyway?: Watch on HBO Max Skrillex: @skrillex The Last of Us: Watch on HBO Max Triangle of Sadness: Watch on Hulu --- Let's Connect!

    Meeting Your Heroes And What It Takes To Be A Luthier — This Podcast Is For Nerds S04E07

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 62:57


    From crafting custom guitars to being "IMDb on Random" the boys get the opportunity to sit down with Matt Kiefer, Founder and Luthier of Better Mousetrap Guitars. Kiefer discusses his need for a creative outlet, meeting his musical heroes, and how to enter the industry. Thanks for stopping by, Kiefer! Be sure to join us on April 7th when we review the Netflix series, Wednesday. Follow Better Mousetrap Guitars: @bettermousetrapguitars All of Kiefer's Shout Outs: Shawn: @maybass77 Wil: @wdeyoung Rick: @beardlycustoms Secret Stash Hardwoods: @secretstashhardwoods Phil: @phillytr Aaron: @aaronbruch Armstrong Millworks: @armstrongmillworks Gilmer Wood Company: @gilmerwoodco GHS Strings: @ghsstrings Jon Moody: @monjoody --- Let's Connect!

    Glass Onion: A Knives Out Review — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 56:29


    There's been a murduhhh... And the only ones that can solve it are The Nerds. Calvin is out sick this week so Zach is joined by Matt Kiefer from Better Mousetrap Guitars to discuss the latest entry in the Knives Out series... among other things. What did you think of Glass Onion? Connect with us below and let us know, and don't forget to join us on April 7th when we review the Netflix series Wednesday. Follow Better Mousetrap Guitars: @bettermousetrapguitars Follow Unity Vibration Kombucha: @unityvibrationkombucha --- Let's Connect!

    Dungeons & Dragons and Storytelling — This Podcast Is For Nerds S04E05

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 57:42


    Happy New Year and Roll For Initiative! Zach and Calvin return for another interview with Paul Kolby, fellow nerd and dungeon master. Paul's highlights his history with all things nerdy including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, how he leads his campaigns, and brings back the local business shout out. Zach runs a one-shot surrounding a mysterious tattoo and Calvin reveals [REDACTED]. See you all February 3rd when we review Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Follow Paul Kolby: @twenty_side Follow Sylvan Factory: @sylvanfactory --- Let's Connect!

    We Review Link Click! — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 67:43


    Welcome back to This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club! This week, we review the Chinese anime, Link Click, which follows Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang - the owners of Time Photo Studio. The pair have supernatural abilities which allow them to enter the memories of their clients using photographs. What did you think of Link Click? Let us know on social media and be sure to join us on January 6th when we talk Tabletop games! --- Let's Connect!

    Making Films and Finding Your Purpose — This Podcast Is For Nerds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 70:41


    We've got some big changes going on at Studio Nerd! In addition to our bimonthly Media Club, where we review anime, movies, television, videogames and more, we will spend the off months interviewing our favorite nerds about their passions; from Star Wars to tabletop games. This week, we had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Heather Irvine: filmmaker, professor, and founder of Ford Studio B - a grassroots film studio born out Eastern Michigan University. She has a prolific film catalog which has led to her winning four 48-hour film competitions. Heather dives deep into her love of filmmaking, finding her purpose through education, and more. Be sure to join us on December 2nd for Media Club when we'll discuss the anime Link Click. Be sure to leave us a voicemail at (734) 330-2480 and let us know what you thought of the show. Thank you again to Heather for sharing her time with us and be sure to follow Ford Studio B on Facebook and Instagram. --- Let's Connect!

    We Review The Handmaiden! — This Podcast Is For Nerds S04E02

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 61:09


    For our second review of the season, Calvin recommended the 2016 thriller, The Handmaiden. What did you think of the movie? Let us know and be sure to watch Link Click in time for our January episode. --- Follow us!

    Media Club First Takes #1 — Link Click

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 18:12


    Happy National Podcast Day! To celebrate, we're launching a new series under This Podcast Is For Nerds called 'Media Club First Takes'. The premise is that we will watch the first episode of a series and give our quick thoughts. For the inaugural episode, Zach introduces Calvin to the Chinese anime Link Click. Have you watched it? What did you think? Should we review the entire series? Make sure to to tune into our first interview episode on October 7th and watch The Handmaiden for our episode on November 4th. --- Follow us!

    We Review Death Parade! - This Podcast Is For Nerds S04E01

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 60:05


    It's a new season and that means a refresh on the podcast! For season 4 of the show, the boys will alternate between reviews of television, movies, and games and interviews with our favorite nerds. They'll tell us about their favorite nerdy hobbies from plants, tabletop game terrain design, and more! For our first review, Zach has recommended the 2015 anime, Death Parade. What did you think of the show? Let us know and be sure to watch The Handmaiden in time for our November episode. This episode released late, but I promise going forward, you can expect this in your podcast app on the first Friday of the month. --- Follow us!

    Overrated Movies, Tiny Tina's Wonderland, and more! — This Podcast Is For Nerds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 62:20


    We're mixing things up this month with an interview with the man behind the scenes of TPIFN - Calvin! Zach prepared a list of questions surrounding Calvin's love of film all while playing Tiny Tina's Wonderland. Join us next month for part 2 of the interview and shoot us an email to ask your questions for Zach. --- Follow us!

    The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Review — This Podcast Is For Nerds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 63:14


    We Review Sonic 2! — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 69:25


    The One with the Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 59:22


    So the pandemic started two years ago and we're just NOW doing a baking episode. We chat over a few (or 6) slices of from-scratch pizza and chat about what we're excited for in the new year including Tiny Tina's Wonderland, Sonic 2, and more! Check back every month for a new episode of This Podcast Is For Nerds, and be sure to give us a follow on socials. Shoot us an email too and we might just read it on the podcast. --- Follow us!

    Where We've Been...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 65:43


    Hey! How's it going? You look fantastic. We missed you; so we're back. In the Season 3 premiere, the gang catch up on where they've been and what they've been up to over the past year. Check back every month for a new episode of This Podcast Is For Nerds, and be sure to give us a follow on socials. Shoot us an email too and we might just read it on the podcast! --- Follow us!

    We Review Space Jam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 66:10


    It's your chance. Do your dance. With This Podcast Is For Nerds! This week, we're reviewing the live-action/animated comedy film - Space Jam. Does this film hold up over 20 years later? Or is it nostalgia bait at this point? Find out as we discuss the origin story that awoke furries across the world and how we feel about the Avengers level sequel that is coming out this summer with LeBron James. -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Review Total Recall with the Be Easy Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 62:39


    Get ready for a surprise! On today's episode of This Podcast Is For Nerds, Carl O'Brien of the Be Easy podcast joins us to discuss the science fiction film, Total Recall. We get into what we love about the original, what is missing from the remake, and our favorite films and shows of 2020. Be sure to subscribe to Be Easy wherever you listen to podcasts, and we hope you enjoyed the ride. -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Review WandaVision! This Podcast Is For Nerds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 65:44


    What is grief but love persevering? And what is a review of WandaVision without a licensed therapist? Welcome to the latest episode of This Podcast Is For Nerds where the boys bring in a mental health professional to dive deep into the new Disney+ series! What did you think of the show? Let us know on our social media and be sure to follow Kailah: @adventuresWithRayne -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Review Dorohedoro Season 1!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 56:31


    What did those guys in my mouth say to you? They said to watch this week's edition of This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club, where the boys chat about the bizarre anime, Dorohedoro! Join us next time when we chat Who Framed Roger Rabbit with a special guest! -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Review The Mandalorian Season 2 with our Special Guest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 65:51


    We're a little late to the party, but when has that ever stopped us? This week, we're discussing all that The Mandalorian Season 2 brought us including Jedi, baby Yoda's real name, and more - all with our first guest! In case you didn't know, we're letting YOU decide what we review this season through polls that we host on our Instagram. Be sure to follow us and join us when we review Dorohedoro on March 20th. General Organa: @brownsugah_doesketo -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

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    Heroes We Hate But Admire! This Podcast Is For Nerds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 62:28


    Reunited and it feels so goood! This is the stereotypical TPIFN episode where the boys have a topic in mind, but go all over the place. This week, they chat about the heroes they admire but don't like including Spider-Man and Captain America. This episode was recorded pre-2021 so they also ponder what the year will look like for COVID, different cars, and favorite sandwich shops. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@thispodisfornerds) so you can vote what we watch for the next Media Club and join us February 20th when we watch Dorohedoro. Cheers

    We Review The Mask! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 61:28


    Welcome to the official start of Season 2 of This Podcast Is For Nerds! Today also marks the return of Media Club as we review the Jim Carrey film The Mask. In case you didn't know, we're letting YOU decide what we review this season through polls that we host on our Instagram. Be sure to follow us and join us when we review Dorohedoro on February 20th! -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    The Season 1 Clips Show! This Podcast Is For Nerds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 57:48


    Welcome back everyone to This Podcast Is For Nerds! We are making some big changes to the podcast going forward and one of those is seasons! For Season 2 Episode 1, we're starting with a BANG by going over some of the best and worst moments from the past 9 months we've been doing this little show. Another big change you can expect is our revamped version of Media Club where YOU decide what we watch. Make sure to follow us on Instagram (@thispodisfornerds) so you can participate in the polls that will shape Season 2.  Finally, the show will be moving to a bi-weekly format because we believe in quality over quantity. Join us January 23rd when we review The Mask, starring Jim Carrey. Cheers

    We Try A Choose Your Own Adventure Game! This Podcast Is For Nerds 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 59:42


    It's Halloween, everyone's entitled to one good scare, including you nerds! Welcome back to the latest episode of This Podcast Is For Nerds and we're trying a little experiment this week - we're playing a choose your own adventure horror game on the pod. What line of work are these parents in for this giant house? Why are there no f@ckin' light switches? Listen in to find out and join us next week when we discuss Season 3 of What We Do In The Shadows. Be sure to join our Discord server to game with us! This Server Is For Gaming -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Watched Toast of London! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 45:10


    "Hi, Calvin. This is Zach Fandango. Can you hear me?" "Yes, I can hear you Zach Fandango!" Welcome back to the latest edition of This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club! This week, we're covering the Channel 4 series, Toast of London. This series is fantastic. What did you think? Let us know and join us next time when we discuss Season 3 of "What We Do In The Shadows". -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    Our Favorite Origin Stories! This Podcast Is For Nerds 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 64:17


    A cream-colored, 1988 Oldsmobile Delta pulls up to the Downtown Library. "You know with great podcasts comes great discussions on heroes origin stories," says an old man, knocking on deaths door. "Stop lecturing us, please! We have to start the latest edition of This Podcast Is For Nerds. We need talk about Red Hood and Fullmetal Alchemist and Cowboy Bebop. Breaking Bad, too!" scream Zach and Calvin. Uncle Ben dies. What's your favorite hero origin story? Let us know, and join us next week when we discuss season 1 of Toast of London. -- Hit us up! Website: https://linktr.ee/thispodisfornerds/ Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Watched Arrested Development! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 53:05


    *Ron Howard Voice*: Now the story of two friends who couldn't hang out because of COVID, and one podcast that kept them together. It's This Podcast Is For Nerds. Welcome back everyone to This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club! This week we're finding out how much bananas could possibly cost ($10?), with Zach's recommendation of Arrested Development. What did you think of the show? Let us know, and join us in October 22nd when we review season 1 of Toast of London. -- Hit us up! Website: https://linktr.ee/thispodisfornerds/ Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    You're Not A True Nerd Unless You've Seen These Films! This Podcast Is For Nerds 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 61:27


    On this week's episode of This Podcast Is For Nerds, we're running down the list of the must-watch films for nerds according to Goliath. We don't score as well as we thought we would, and we ponder the movies we think they missed including A Scanner Darkly and Primer. Are there movies that WE missed? Let us know, and join us next week when we discuss Season 1 of Arrested Development. -- Hit us up! Website: https://linktr.ee/thispodisfornerds/ Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Review The Mandalorian! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 56:23


    The CHILD demands that you listen to the latest edition of This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club! This is the way. This week, we dive deep into Season 1 of The Mandalorian, a Disney+ series. We also theorize what we should expect for Season 2 which comes out October 30th. Join us on October 1st when we review Season 1 of Arrested Development (2003). -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    The Batman v Superman Showdown! This Podcast Is For Nerds 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 50:50


    The 'S' stands for Hope... AND the state of the art episode of This Podcast Is For Nerds! We asked, you answered, we discussed - which do you prefer: Batman or Superman? The boys discuss Superman: The Animated Series, why Batman has better success in films, and yes, Batman v Superman. Join us next week when we discuss season 1 of The Mandalorian! P.S.: We were on the Be Easy Podcast this week so be sure to check out the episode and follow them: @beeasypodcast -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Review Borderlands 3! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 55:27


    Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the latest edition of this Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club! Today's episode has been a long time coming as we play the looter-shooter, Borderlands 3. We discuss who we would cast in our version of the Borderlands movie, and make plans to turn this into our Monday gameplay series. Join us on September 17th when we review The Mandalorian in preparation for season two. -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    A Monumental Slug Fest: Cartoon Network vs Nickelodeon - This Podcast Is For Nerds 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 74:16


    Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the latest edition of this Podcast Is For Nerds! Today marks the ultimate showdown for best kid's network, as polled by YOU, our audience. Today, Zach and Calvin represent two networks in a 3-round battle for supremacy. In this corner, we have a station that has cornered the market on high-quality animated television since 1992: Cartoon Network! And in this corner, we have a station that has provided a variety of content, including the biggest cartoon of our generation: Nickelodeon! Who won? What should we do next? Let us know! Remember to join us next week when we discuss the loot shooter, Borderlands 3. -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Review The Gardens Between! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 36:39


    Welcome back to This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club where we review the Voxel Studios game, The Gardens Between! This game feels like a cross between Monument Valley and Braid, and we loved it. What did you think? Did you love it? Did you hate it? Let us know, and join us on September 3rd when we discuss the looter shooter Borderlands 3. -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    Halo Infinite Postponed and Our Favorite Platformer & Sandbox Games! This Podcast Is For Nerds 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 57:10


    Welcome back to the latest edition of This Podcast Is For Nerds everyone! We have a lot to unpack this week including breaking news about the release of Halo Infinite, and our favorite platformer and sandbox games. Zach introduces us to the world of Lode Runner which feels like a sci-fi love letter to Indiana Jones, and Calvin unravels his love of Yarny. The guys also discuss how they don't really remember the plot of Fallout: New Vegas, and why Sunset Overdrive is the best Xbox exclusive of this generation. Finally, Zach drew a wonderful rendition of the team as characters from the Kill Bill universe, and now we have them as stickers. Shoot us an email if you want one! Join us next week when we discuss the indie game, The Gardens Between. Timestamps: Intro: 00:00 Halo Infinite News: 01:02 This Podcast Is For Nerds Plays Halo: 7:09 We're Giving Away Stickers: 9:08 Give Us Your Feedback: 11:09 Lode Runner: 13:08 Unravel: 25:51 Fallout: New Vegas: 35:28 Sunset Overdrive: 45:25 Outro: 56:30 -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Review Kill Bill: Vol. 1! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 45:51


    Silly rabbit, tricks are for kids. Welcome back to this edition of This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club where we review the 4th Tarantino flick, Kill Bill: Vol. 1! What did you think? Did you love it? Did you hate it? Let us know, and join us on August 20th when we discuss the indie game The Gardens Between. Timestamps: Intro: 00:00 Spoiler Free: 00:15 Spoilers: 05:27 Next Recommendation: 42:38 Outro: 45:15 -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    What We Loved About The Xbox Showcase! This Podcast Is For Nerds 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 63:12


    Welcome back everyone to another edition of This Podcast Is For Nerds! We're a bit late to the party, but we just HAD to go over everything that Xbox detailed during the showcase last week. Some of our favorites include that Halo Infinite demo (ESPECIALLY that grappling hook), the new Forza, and Psychonauts 2. What were your favorite parts of the presentation? Did they drop the ball? Is Gamepass the best deal in the industry (Hint: it is.)? -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Review The Lobster! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 46:57


    Welcome back to Media Club, the bimonthly series that has us reviewing a piece of art. This week, at Calvin's recommendation, we watched the absurdist, dark-comedy The Lobster! This film is written, directed, and produced by Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and stars Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, and Olivia Colman. Did you watch it? What did you think? Let us know! Join us on August 6th when we review Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003). Check out the Rock & Roll Up Podcast! -- Hit us up! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds Email: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    Our Most Anticipated Games for 2020 & The Playstation Reveal Event! This Podcast Is For Nerds 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 75:08


    We're taking a break from our favorite games of the past and have our sights set on the most anticipated games of 2020! Calvin talks about his excitement for the bizarre Bugsnax and the PS5 reveal. Zach discusses the major improvements in the Watch Dogs series and what needs to happen to make Xbox the leader in this new generation. Join us next week for This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club where we will review the Yorgos Lanthimos dark-comedy, The Lobster (2015). -- Follow us! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Review Puella Magi Madoka Magic! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 49:19


    Twice a month, we watch, read, listen, or play some form of media and discuss our thoughts. This week, at Zach's recommendation, we watched Puella Magi Madoka Magica! This anime takes the writer from Pscyho-Pass Season 1, takes a magical girl anime, and spins it on its head. We really enjoyed it. Did you watch it? What did you think? Let us know! Join us July 23rd when we review the dark-comedy, The Lobster (2015). -- Follow us! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    Our Favorite Xbox 360 Games! This Podcast Is For Nerds 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 61:02


    On the 15th episode of This Podcast For Nerds, we get a chance to go over some of our favorite Xbox 360 games! Zach waxes poetic on Borderlands 2. Calvin covers his experience with the Red Ring of Death and the beauty of the Barbershop Quartet in Bioshock Infinite. Join us next week for Media Club as we review the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica! -- Follow us! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Played Doki Doki Literature Club! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 83:54


    Twice a month, we watch, read, listen, or play some form of media and discuss our thoughts. This is the first time we've played a videogame for Media Club, and at Calvin's recommendation, we spent time with Doki Doki Literature Club. Given the content of this videogame, we are marking this episode as explicit and are providing a trigger warning for self-harm and extreme violence. Join us on July 9th when we discuss the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica! If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit The Suicide Prevention Lifeline for resources. For more information regarding the hidden ARG within Doki Doki Literature Club, please check out this Google Doc. -- Follow us! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds -- About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Derail Our Topic AGAIN! Our Favorite Gameboy Advanced Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 60:23


    On the 13th episode of This Podcast For Nerds, we derail our own podcast AGAIN while we try to chat about our favorite Gameboy Advanced games! Zach dives Final Fantasy Tactics and the Kirby series. Calvin talks about his love of the game he overlooked in his childhood, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. We also get on a tangent about cellphones? Join us next week for Media Club as we review the Light Novel, Doki Doki Literature Club! Be sure to let us know which games we missed. -- Follow us! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Watched Cake! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 46:02


    Twice a month, we watch, read, listen, or play some form of media and discuss our thoughts. At Zach's recommendation, we watched season one of the FXX series Cake. It is an anthology series that combines short, animated segments with live-action shorts that cover relationships, our obsession with our cellphones, and more. Next week we discuss our favorite Gameboy Advance games! Which GBA games are your favorites? Join us for the next Media Club when we discuss Calvin's choice, the video game Doki Doki Literature Club. -- Follow us! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds

    Our Favorite Nintendo 64 Games!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 67:00


    On the 11th episode of This Podcast For Nerds, we chat about our favorite Nintendo 64 games! Zach dives into Super Smash Bros. and how that formed his love of video game soundtracks. Calvin talks about his love of the farming simulator that inspired Stardew Valley, Harvest Moon 64. The guys also get into the awkward controller layout and how the GoldenEye series shaped our passion for first-person shooters. Join us next week for Media Club as we review the FXX series Cake and on May 11th when we discuss our favorite Game Boy Advanced games! Be sure to let us know which games are YOUR favorites. Please support these businesses: Arbor Brewing Company HOMES Brewery -- Follow us! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds About This Podcast Is For Nerds: Never-Ending Reliable Discussions. This is how Zach and Calvin define a nerd, and on their podcast, they discuss the things that they love including video games, movies, television, music, books, and much more. Every other week, the boys host Media Club, a way to take a deep-dive on and introduce each other to, the art that they love.

    We Watched The Leftovers! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 77:42


    Twice a month, we watch, read, listen, or play some form of media and discuss our thoughts. At Calvin's recommendation, we watched season one of the HBO series Leftovers. The series is based on the book by Tom Perrotta in which 2 percent of the world's population vanishes. Join us on June 4th when we discuss Zach's choice, season one of Cake (FXX). -- Follow us! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds

    Our Favorite Playstation 1 Games!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 68:06


    On the 9th episode of This Podcast For Nerds, we chat about our favorite Playstation 1 games! Zach talks about his love of the Twisted Metal series and disdain for the Playstation Memory Card Format errors. Calvin dives into his love 3D platformers like Spyro and tells Zach about the newly announced remakes of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2. Next week's episode is the This Pod Is For Nerds: Media Club, and we're watching the first season of The Leftovers on HBO. Please support these businesses: Michigan/State Theater: https://www.michtheater.org/ Tomukun: http://www.tomukun.com/ -- Follow us! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds

    We Watched Parasite! This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 89:00


    Woof! This is a LONG one...Twice a month, we watch, read, listen, or play some form of media and discuss our thoughts. At Zach's recommendation, we watched Parasite, a South Korean thriller directed by Bong Joon Ho. Join us on May 21st when we discuss Calvin's choice, Season One of The Leftovers (HBO). -- Follow us! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds

    Our Favorite Fighting Games!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 52:46


    On the 7th episode of This Podcast For Nerds, we chat about our favorite fighting games! Calvin talks about growing up on the Dead or Alive and Super Smash Bros. series. Zach dives into his love of the Marvel vs. Capcom games and plans out the next 20 episodes of this podcast. Next week's episode is the This Pod Is For Nerds: Media Club, and we're watching Parasite (2019). Please support these businesses: TAQ Taqueria Restaurant & Bar: https://www.taqannarbor.com/ Chela's Restaurant & Taqueria: https://www.chelas.co/ -- Follow us! Twitter: @ThisPodIs4Nerds Instagram: @ThisPodIsForNerds

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