Valley of the Nerds

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Formerly "The Nerdlot" podcast! Manny, Alex, & Brandon are back for 2021 to discuss all nerdy things ... and a few beer-related topics.

Valley of the Nerds


    • Mar 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES

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    Chapter 32 - The Batman Initial Reaction, Obi-Wan Trailer, and Severance (AppleTV+)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 37:32


    Your favorite NERDS are back with the latest Chapter of Valley of the Nerds! Alex, Manny, and Brandon return to discuss their initial reactions to The Batman, which is near and dear to Manny and Alex. Then, the guys discuss the surprise Obi-Wan trailer that appeared (Hello there!), followed up by a discussion about the new show on AppleTV+ Severance, which Alex calls a "total mind f*ck".

    Chapter 31 - Boba Finale, Strange 2 vs Batman, and Show Recs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 37:43


    Hello faithful VOTN listeners! Your favorite nerds are back for another classic! In this episode, the guys share their thoughts on the Book of Boba Finale, which should not surprise anyone. Then the guys discuss the 'Dr. Strange 2' hype and how Manny feels about another Batman movie. Then, Manny dives into another segment of "This Movie Exists...", followed up by Show Recommendations. Hosts: Brandon Rosenthal, Manny Barragan, Alex Munoz (or so we think?) Intro Song: Daichee This Movie Exists Link -  https://youtu.be/eMRjOVzeaAs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 30 - Book of Boba Chapter 6 Reactions, Social Media Spoilers, and Show Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 36:24


    Your favorite nerds are back with the latest chapter of Valley of the Nerds! In the latest episode, the guys discuss and react to the Book of Boba Fett aka the Book of the Mandalorian. Then the guys discuss how social media loves to spoil the episode the second it comes out, followed up by show recommendations.  This movie exists trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbXrXNhS2Lw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 29 - The Book of Mando, DC Redemption, & Show Recs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 57:29


    Your favorite nerds are back with the latest chapter of VOTN! The guys discuss Chapters 4 and 5 of The Book of Boba Fett (Spoilers!), the redemption of the DC universe, and show recommendations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Ep. 1 - Marvel's 2021 in film and tv, Book of Boba Fett, & show recommendations.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 47:56


    In the first episode of 2022, the fellas are back for another classic. Brandon and Alex discuss Marvel's 2021 in film and tv, and rate the Disney+ shows. Then the guys talk about the first few episodes of Book of Boba Fett and how it compares to other Star Wars shows. Finally, the fellas hand out their show recommendations for this episode. Special shout-out to Manny and we can't wait to have you back on! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Episode 4 - Invincible, FATWS, Mortal Kombat, and MCU Phase 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 85:00


    In episode 4, your favorite nerds are back and we have a full slate! First up, the guys discuss Invincible, as Alex and Brandon convince Manny to start watching. Then, the guys dive into Falcon and the Winter Soldier and discuss what worked and what didn't. The guys then discuss the new Mortal Kombat movie, followed lastly by discussing Phase 4 of the MCU. Hosts: Manny Barragan, Brandon Rosenthal, Alex Munoz Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter www.valleyofthenerds.com Intro Music by Daichee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Episode 3 - WandaVision Series Recap, Story of the Week, and Show Recs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 72:24


    In episode 3, the guys are back to discuss the biggest show in the world ... WandaVision. Warning: There are spoilers! The guys dive into the finale and express how the show made them feel, favorite moments, etc. Then, the guys discuss a couple of stories that are not nerdy at all -- but needed to be discussed as online name-calling is going too far. Last, the guys hand out some show recommendations! Hosts: Manny Barragan, Brandon Rosenthal, Alex Munoz Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter www.valleyofthenerds.com Intro Music by Daichee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Episode 2 - The Future of the MCU & DCEU + Show Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 68:55


    In episode 2, your favorite nerds are back to discuss the MCU, DCEU, and more! First up, the guys dive into the MCU to discuss the future of Marvel movies & shows ... and then discuss their favorite characters in the MCU. Then, the guys discuss the future of the DCEU and what to look forward to, if anything at all. Last, the guys hand out some show recommendations! Hosts: Manny Barragan, Brandon Rosenthal, Alex Munoz Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter www.valleyofthenerds.com Intro Music by Daichee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Episode 1 - WandaVision, Show Recommendations, and Beer Time w/ Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 72:59


    Your favorite nerds are back for 2021! Formerly The Nerdlot, Manny, Alex, and Brandon return for a new season of nerdy news, tv show recaps, and a whole lot more! In episode 1, the guys start off by checking in on the MCU to discuss their newest hit tv show, WandaVision. Then, the guys are joined by beer-enthusiast/nerd Rose Cranna for a very special beer-tasting segment! ↓Beer Time Beers ↓ Beer 1: Odell Brewing Co. Sippin' Pretty Fruited Sour Beer 2: Belching Beaver Peanut Butter Stout Hosts: Manny Barragan, Brandon Rosenthal, Alex Munoz Guest(s): Rose Cranna, Diane Gonzales Follow Rose Cranna on Instagram (@bigrosebeer) Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter www.valleyofthenerds.com Intro Music by Daichee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 23: WW84 Review & Thoughts on 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 50:29


    The Nerdlot crew returns for the final episode of 2020! (Finally, it's over!) First up, the guys share their thoughts on Wonder Woman 84 (3:00). Be warned, the guys are not nice and there are plenty of spoilers. Then, the guys give their thoughts on the... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 22: Dank Farrik! What a Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 73:47


    All hail Favreau and Filoni. The Nerdlot crew is back to discuss the Mandalorian season 2 finale ... AND WHAT A FINALE IT WAS! There will be spoilers in this episode, so please watch the show before you listen if you don't want it spoiled. The guys... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 21: Mando + Bill Burr Steals the Show & Disney Investor Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 62:10


    The fellas are back to break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian and discuss all that happened on Disney Investor Day. First up, the guys discuss Mando and praise Bill Burr's performance in the episode. Then, the guys discuss their favorite... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 20 - Warner Bros & HBO Max Deal, Mando Update & Alex joins The Nerdlot!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 94:14


    That's right! Back to back weeks with Nerdlot episodes! The guys are back and this time they officially welcome Alex Munoz to the Nerdlot, then the guys discuss the mega-deal between Warner Bros. and HBO Max (04:14). The guys dive into each movie that... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 19 - Ahsoka Tano and Baby Yoda's Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 84:03


    *Editor's Note: Cursing is in this episode! Earmuffs kiddos!* Your favorite nerds are back to discuss The Mandalorian, the latest streaming content, and more! First up, the guys quickly recap episodes 3, 4, and 5 of The Mandalorian and get into hot... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 18: Mando Returns & RIP Alex Trebek

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 70:47


    Our favorite bounty hunter returns so that means your favorite podcast hosts return as well! The Mandalorian is back for Season 2 and the guys are joined by a special guest Alex Munoz as they all discuss the hit show, discuss shows they've been watching... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 17: A New Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 60:41


    In the first episode of season 2, Manny and Brandon discuss what's been going on in the nerdy world and debut a few new segments! First up, a new segment -- The Nerdlot News -- where the guys discuss the passing of Chadwick Boseman, LA Cancelling... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 16 - The Boys are Back in Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 61:38


    In Chapter 16, the guys discuss why they've been up to over the last month. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 15 - QuaranSTREAM + Mandalorian S2 News

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 59:22


    In Chapter 15, Manny and Brandon finally connect via Zoom after a month away (SORRY folks!). In this episode, the guys discuss their thoughts on David Spade's new movie ... The Wrong Missy. Then the guys get into some Mandalorian news, and finally, the... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Movieversaries #1- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Chapter 14)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 65:17


    In Chapter 14, Manny and Brandon revisit and relive the 1990's cult classic, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The guys are joined once again by fellow geek-dad Alex Lomeli as they discuss the movie, how dark it is, the costumes, and more! Want more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 13 - Movie-versaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 60:43


    The guys discuss movies that hit special anniversaries in 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 12 - So, What Do We Do Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 68:16


    The guys discuss what they've been up to in the week since LA's shutdown. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 11 - Social Distancing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 52:32


    In Chapter 11, Manny and Brandon are practicing social distancing, as recommended by the CDC. Thanks to the outbreak of the latest coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID19, much of the entertainment industry (and the country) and halted to a stop.... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 10 - The Batman Leaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 40:05


    In Chapter 10, Manny and Brandon discuss a trending topic, the leaks for The Batman! The guys discuss the proposed plot for The Batman, give their thoughts on the cast (mainly Pattinson), and more! Want more Nerdlot? Go to TheNerdlot.comSubscribe: Apple... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 9 - The Witcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 39:40


    In Chapter9, Manny & Brandon go over one of the most popular streaming series in 2019 ... The Witcher (starring Henry Cavill). The guys discuss their thoughts on the series (with spoilers) and the characters, the messy timelines, and if the show is... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 8 - The Nerdlot Bulletin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 52:32


    In Chapter 8, Manny and Brandon dive into the latest headlines in the world of the nerds! The guys go over recent news, the latest trailers and catch up after not recording for over a month. Want more Nerdlot? Go to TheNerdlot.comIntro Song: Hooray for... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 7 - Nerdlot Classics: The Sandlot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 41:32


    In Chapter 7, Manny and Brandon go back in time to discuss one of their favorite movies from their childhood ... The Sandlot (1993). The guys relive the movie, discuss what it means to them, how this movie can be passed down to their children, and... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 6 - The Rise of Skywalker Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 53:50


    In Chapter 6, Manny and Brandon share their thoughts on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the final movie in the 'Skywalker Saga'. The guys talk about what they like, what they don't like, if this is the 'Skywalker' Saga or not, what's next ... and... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 5 - The MCU in Phase 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 45:18


    Manny and Brandon dive into the MCU for a character breakdown. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 4 - The Mandalorian Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 49:05


    Manny and Brandon discuss the season finale of The Mandalorian. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 3 - The Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 47:20


    Manny and Brandon discuss their favorite Christmas movies and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 2 - This Is The Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 37:50


    The fellas discuss the first seven chapters of The Mandalorian. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Chapter 1 - In The Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 43:20


    The hosts of The Nerdlot introduce themselves and talk about why they created this show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

    Introducing: The Nerdlot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 1:52


    Introducing: The Nerdlot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valleyofthenerds/message

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