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This week, for our Host's Pick Summer Movie series, JP has chosen Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror classic, Alien! If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (@WhatIsNerd1)

This week, for our Host's Pick Summer Movie series, Nick has chosen David Lynch's 1977 surrealist nightmare, Eraserhead. Dietz, Nick and JP all dig deep to find their inner Radiator Ladies and decode this wild ride of a movie. Next week will be JP's pick: the 1979 sci-fi horror classic, Alien!If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (@WhatIsNerd1)

This week, for our Host's Pick Summer Movie series, Dietz has chosen the classic sci-fi anime film, Akira! We do our best to unpack this gem, while guest host Preston McFarlin of the Rocketto Punchi podcast offers his thoughts on how it compares to the manga that it is based on. Next week will be Nick's pick: David Lynch's surrealist nightmare from 1977, Eraserhead!If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (@WhatIsNerd1)

We're back! Now joined by guest host Preston McFarlin of the Rocketto Punchi podcast to kick off a new mini-series in which each hosts picks a classic nerd movie for us to talk about. This week is Preston's pick: Disney's 1991 retrofuturist superhero film, The Rocketeer! (stream on Disney+)Next week will be Dietz's pick: The iconic 1988 sci-fi anime film, Akira (stream on Hulu)If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (@WhatIsNerd1).

This week we finish up the Star Trek: Next Generation era with our discussions of Star Trek: Insurrection and Star Trek: Nemesis.For the next few weeks we will be taking a break from the show. Follow us on Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) and like us on Facebook for information on our return. Send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com if you have any comments or questions.

This week we take a look at the first two films of the Star Trek: Next Generation era: Star Trek Generations and Star Trek: First Contact. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we'll be discussing Star Trek: Insurrection and Star Trek: Nemesis.

This week we continue our Doctor Who coverage with Peter Capaldi's first season as the Twelfth Doctor (Series 8). The episodes to be discussed: Episode 1 - Deep Breath, Episodes 4 - Listen, Episode 5 - Time Heist, Episodes 8 - Mummy on the Orient Express, and Episodes 11&12 - Dark Water / Death in Heaven.If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we'll be covering the first two movies of the Star Trek: The Next Generation era: Star Trek Generations & Star Trek: First Contact.

This week we're returning to the Final Frontier with our dive into Star Trek: The Next Generation. This week is part 2 of 2 in our discussion of some of the most popular episodes of the series. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we're checking back in with our Doctor Who series with our discussion of some of the greatest episodes of the Twelfth Doctor's (Peter Capaldi) first season.

This week we continue our Doctor Who coverage with Matt Smith's first season as the Eleventh Doctor (Series 5). The episodes to be discussed: Episode 1 - The Eleventh Hour, Episodes 4&5 -The Time of the Angels / Flesh and Stone, Episode 6 - Vampires of Venice, Episodes 7 - Amy's Choice, Episode 10 - Vincent and the Doctor.If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we'll be wrapping up our coverage of Star Trek: The Next Generation with our discussion of Season 5 eps 23 & 25 ; Season 6 eps 10, 11, & 15 ; Season 7 eps 25 & 26. Watch on Netflix, Hulu or Prime Video.

This week we're returning to the Final Frontier with our dive into Star Trek: The Next Generation. This week is part 1 of 2 in our discussion of some of the most popular episodes of the series. The episodes covered this episode: S1 Ep1 - Encounter at Farpoint ; S2 Ep9 - The Measure of a Man ; S3 Ep26 - The Best of Both Worlds pt1 ; S4 Ep1 - The Best of Both Worlds pt2 ; S4 Ep2 - Family ; S5 Ep2 - Darmok.If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we're checking back in with our Doctor Who series with our discussion of some of the greatest episodes of the Eleventh Doctor's (Matt Smith) first season (Series 5). We will specifically be discussing episodes 1, 4-7 & 10.

This week: killer Christmas trees, werewolves, evil teachers, French automatons, and the devil himself are no match for David Tennant's Tenth Doctor in our next installment of our Doctor Who Suite. We'll be sticking with Tennant's first season, AKA Series 2 of the Doctor Who revival. The episodes to be discussed: The Christmas Invasion (1st Xmas Special), Episode 2 - Tooth & Claw, Episode 3 - School Reunion, Episode 4 - The Girl in the Fireplace, Episodes 8&9 - The Impossible Planet / The Satan Pit. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.As for next week, Star Trek: The Next Generation! We'll be taking a look at some classic episodes, including Season 1 ep1 ; Season 2 ep 9 ; Season 3 ep 26 ; Season 4 eps 1&2 ; Season 5 ep 2. Watch on Netflix, Hulu or Prime Video.

In a special JP-less bonus episode, Dietz & Nick throw 'bows about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Dietz hates it, Nick likes it. Two will enter... only one may leave! If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.

This week we continue our Trek through the Stars with Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, thus finally wrapping up our Star Trek Original Series suite. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next week we're hopping in the TARDIS to take a trip to see Doctor Who's Tenth Doctor Era (David Tennant). We will specifically be discussing his first Christmas Special, and episodes 2-4, 8 & 9 of Series 2.

This week we're finally diving into Doctor Who with a FANTASTIC look at Christopher Eccleston's run as the 9th Doctor in Series 1 of the show's revival. Specifically, we discuss Episode 1 - Rose; Episode 6 - Dalek; Episodes 9&10 - The Empty Child / The Doctor Dances; Episodes 12&13 - Bad Wolf / The Parting of Ways. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.We will be resuming with our Doctor Who coverage in two weeks with a look at David Tennant's run as the 10th Doctor, but as for next week tune in for some Star Trek talk with our discussion of the movies Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. This is a continuation of our Star Trek franchise coverage from episodes 10-12 of the podcast.

This week the nerds talk about episodes 5-8 of Disney Plus' The Mandalorian.If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we will be gettin' all timey-wimey with our first discussion of Doctor Who! We'll be kicking off a multi-part series with a review of six episodes from the one-and-only Ninth Doctor season from 2005, which starred Christopher Eccleston. We will specifically be discussing episodes 1, 6, 9, 10, 12, & 13.

This week, we take a look back at the first two films of the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy and weigh their strengths and weaknesses. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next Friday we'll be discussing episodes 5-8 of The Mandalorian!

This week, part two of our series in which we take a look at a classic Akira Kurasawa samurai film and it's western remake. In this case: Yojimbo (1961) and the fundamental spaghetti western, A Fistful of Dollars (1964). If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we'll be taking a siesta week of for the holidays, but we'll be back on Friday the 3rd with a heated debate about Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.

This week, we're taking a look at the classic Akira Kurasawa samurai film Seven Samurai (1954) and comparing it to it's western remake, The Magnificent Seven (1960). Both have had a huge influence on the pop culture. Specifically Star Wars. Specifically The Mandalorian episode 4. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we will be discussing another samurai/western combo: Yojimbo (1961) and Fistful of Dollars (1964)

This week the nerds talk about the first four episodes of the Baby Yoda Show AKA The Mandalorian, the new live-action Disney Plus Star Wars spectacle! If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we will be discussing two classic movies that inspired The Mandalorian: Seven Samurai (1954) and The Magnificent Seven (1960).

It's Morphin' Time! This week the nerds take a trip down memory lane with this week's topic: Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. We talk about the series in general (mostly just the first season) and do a recap of the first two episodes, which you can watch now on Netflix!If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we will be taking the week off for Thanksgiving, but we'll be back on Friday December 6th with our discussion of the first 4 episodes of The Mandalorian, as well as a look at the Star Wars Extended Universe.

The nerds are joined once again this week by Pokemon Master Shala Martin to discuss Pokemon! This week we're covering episodes 1-5 of the anime, along with Pokemon: The First Movie (Mewtwo Strikes Back / Mew vs Mewtwo). If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week on What Is Nerd: It's morphin' time! We'll be talking Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers! We'll be diving deep into the franchise and discussing episodes 1 & 2 of the show (now on Netflix!)

This week, Nick, Dietz and JP are joined by renowned Pokemon Master, Shala Martin to talk about Pokemon! We talk all about Generation I (Red, Blue, Yellow Version) as Shala provides pro-tips and insights into the franchise and JP shares his experience of playing a Pokemon game for the very first time. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we'll be staying on the Pokemon train in our discussion of episodes 1-5 of the Pokemon anime Indigo League season (available on Netflix) plus Pokemon: The First Movie.

This week, Nick and Dietz talk about the works of Stephen King, including a deep-dive discussion of three shorts stories from King's 1978 collection Night Shift: "Graveyard Shift," "The Mangler," and "Children of the Corn."If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we'll be discussing Pokemon! Pika Pika! See y'all next Friday.

This week we discuss two demonic classics: Rosemary's Baby (1968) and The Exorcist (1973). If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.Next week we will be the life, legacy and works of Stephen King, which will also include a deep dive discussion of three short stories from his short 1978 short story collection Night Shift: "Children of the Corn," "Graveyard Shift," and "The Mangler.

This week we've got murder on the mind in our discussion of slasher movies! We'll be looking at the two classics Psycho (1960) and Halloween (1978) and how they shaped the genre. Plus, we are joined this episode by special guest host, The Professor of Horror himself, Nick Easterday.If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next week we will be discussing occult horror movies, including a deep-dive into two of the fundamental films of the genre: Rosemary's Baby (1968) and The Exorcist (1973).

This week we're talking about Terror From Beyond The Globe! The Cold War Era brought in a fantastically goofy phase of science fiction horror movies about flying saucers and space men from Mars. In this episode, we talk about this interesting moment in pop culture history along with two of the most iconic films from this era: 1958's Earth Vs the Flying Saucers and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next week we will be discussing slasher movies, including a deep-dive into two of the fundamental films of the genre: Psycho (1960) and Halloween (1978).

Greeting boils and ghouls! This week we're talking about the EC horror comics of the 1950s, Tales From The Crypt, The Vault Of Horror, and The Haunt Of Fear. These were the controversial comic book stories that pushed the envelope on violence and depravity in a way that horror movies at the time could not, eventually leading to the censorship of comics in America.If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next week we will be discussing the sci-fi horror craze of the 1950s, including an in-depth discussion of the classic 1956 films Earth Versus The Flying Saucers and Invasion Of The Body Snatchers.

Velcome to our spooky new episode! This week we're talking two 1931 horror film cornerstones, Dracula and Frankenstein. We discuss these two films in the context of the books of which they are based on, plus we talk a bit about the history about the Universal Monster Movies as a brand/franchise. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next week we will be discussing the EC Horror Comics: Tales From the Crypt, The Haunt of Fear, and The Vault of Horror.

Our What Is Nerd Halloween celebration continues (HalloWIN?) with our discussion of two classic horror short stories by H.P. Lovecraft: "The Call of Cthulhu" (1928) and "The Dunwich Horror" (1929). Dietz also explains the basic need-to-know info to first-time Lovecraft readers Nick and JP. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next week we will be discussing the Universal Monster Movies, including an in-depth discussion of the 1931 films Dracula and Frankenstein.

This week we're gettin' wicked as we start with our first horror-themed episode in celebration of Halloween with our discussion of the Evil Dead Trilogy (The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, Army of Darkness).If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next week we will be discussing the iconic horror author, H.P. Lovecraft, along with two of his short stories, "The Call of Cthulhu" and "The Dunwich Horror."

Kamehame-helloooo listeners! This week JP share his thoughts on Dragon Ball Z after watching it for the very first time, while Dietz & Nick debate if he show is terrible or awesome. Episodes discussed this week include Dragon Ball Z Kai episodes 1-17. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next week we will be discussing The Evil Dead Trilogy (The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness)

Happy Friday! Join Dietz and his super-special guest host Chantel (anime expert / Dietz's better-half) in a special mini episode discussion about the early days of Toonami, the after school anime TV programming block on Cartoon Network, which served as the gateway for the majority of blooming anime fans back in the early 2000's. The regular episode for this week (in which we talk Dragon Ball Z: The Saiyan Saga) will be released Saturday morning (9/7). We had to postpone a day due to conflicting schedules for the hosts. Sorry!If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages.

This week, Nick and Dietz are talkin' Supes! First they take a look at the very first Superman comic, Action Comics #1, followed by a discussion of the 1978 Richard Donner film Superman, and end the episode with a dive into the classic Tim Sale & Jeph Loeb 4-issue comic book series, Superman: For All Seasons. Both comics and today's movies are available through the DC Universe app. It's great, check it out!If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next week we will be discussing Dragon Ball Z (the Saiyan Saga, specifically). Our homework assignment for the episode includes DBZ episodes 1-3, 8 & 9, 13-17.

This week, Nick and Dietz wrap up our Star Trek series with their discussion of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986). Both movies are available for streaming on Hulu. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next week we will be discussing The Man of Steel himself, Superman! Specifically, Dietz will be explaining the must-know's, followed by discussions of the very first Superman comic (Action Comics #1), the 1978 Superman movie, and the graphic novel Superman: For All Seasons.

This week, Nick, Dietz and JP go outta their Vulcan minds in their discussion of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982). Both movies are available for streaming through Hulu. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next week we are going to finish up our series on the Star Trek Original Series era with our discussion of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986).

Live long and prosper! In today's episode, Nick and Dietz watch and discuss Star Trek: The Original Series (available on Netflix) for the very first time. Here we cover 5 iconic episodes: S1, Ep 15 - Balance of Terror; S1, Ep 17 - The Galileo Seven; S1, Ep 23 - Space Seed; S1, Ep 29 - The City on the Edge of Forever; S2, Ep 15 - The Trouble with Tribbles;If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next Friday we will be resuming our Star Trek coverage with Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), both available on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.

Dance, Magic, Dance! This week we discuss two classic Jim Henson fantasy movies: The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986). Dietz does his best to set aside his nostalgia bias, which Nick and JP give their fresh take after seeing both movies for the very first time. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next Friday, we will be discussing Star Trek: The Original Series. After a general overview of the series, we will be diving into 5 iconic episodes (all available on Netflix!): S1, Ep 15 - Balance of Terror; S1, Ep 17 - The Galileo Seven; S1, Ep 23 - Space Seed; S1, Ep 29 - The City on the Edge of Forever; S2, Ep 15 - The Trouble with Tribbles;

Dietz & Nick finish up our book talk series on Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel, Watchmen, with a discussion of chapters 9-12. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next Friday, we will be doing a double feature discussion of Jim Henson's 80s fantasy films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.

Congratulations! Congratulations. Congratulations! You've made it to the end of part 3 of our Neon Genesis Evangelion series. In this installment, we discuss episodes 19-26 of the series, as well as the movie The End of Evangelion (all available on Netflix!). If you haven't listened to our parts 1 & 2 episodes yet, GET OUTTA HERE and come back after you've listened to them!If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Check back again this Sunday for our final Book Talk episode on Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel, Watchmen (chapters 9-12). Next Friday, we will be doing a double feature discussion of Jim Henson's 80s fantasy films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.

We continue our book talk series on Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel, Watchmen, with our discussion of chapters 5-8. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next Friday, we will be wrapping up our main topic discussion of the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion, covering episodes 19-26 and the movie The End of Evangelion (all available on Netflix). Next Sunday we will also be completing our Watchmen Book Talk, covering chapters 9-12.

Welcome to part 2 of our discussion of the classic anime, Neon Genesis Evangelion, in which we cover episodes 10-18 of the series. If you haven't listened to our part 1 episode yet, GET OUTTA HERE and come back after you've listened to it!If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Check back again this Sunday for our second Book Talk episode on Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel, Watchmen (chapters 5-8). Next Friday 7/26, we will finish our coverage of Neon Genesis Evangelion with episodes 19-26 and the movie End of Evangelion (all available on Netflix)

In our new book talk series, we dive into Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel, Watchmen. This week, we get our impending apocalypse on in our discussion of chapters 1-4. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next Friday, we will continue our main topic discussion of the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion, covering episodes 10-18. Next Sunday we will be continuing our Watchmen Book Talk, covering chapters 5-8.

Nick and JP are introduced to the world of anime in our discussion of the first nine episodes of the classic series, Neon Genesis Evangelion (now available on Netflix). If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Check back again this Sunday for our Book Talk episode on Alan Moore's graphic novel, Watchmen (chapters 1-4). Next Friday 7/12, we will continue our coverage of Neon Genesis Evangelion with episodes 10-18.

In our first comic book dive, we cover a few iconic Batman origin stories. We start off in the Golden Age of the 1930's & 40's, including Batman's first ever appearance (Detective Comics #27), the first time his backstory was ever revealed (Detective Comics #33), and another early take on his origin story (Batman #47). Then, we jump forward to two of the most influential Batman graphic novels of all time: Year One and The Killing Joke. And finally, we top off the episode with a discussion of The Man Who Laughs, the modern retelling of the first encounter between Batman and the Joker. Our recommendation for reading these comics: check out the DC Universe app, which grants access to a huge selection of DC comics from throughout their entire history. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. There will be no book talk this Sunday, but we will be back with it next Sunday 7/14 for a discussion of Alan Moore's classic graphic novel, Watchmen (chapters 1-4). Next Friday 7/12, we will be covering the classic anime series, Neon Genesis Evangelion (episodes 1-9), which has just been made available on Netflix!

We dive into Frank Herbert's science fiction classic, Dune. This week we cover book 3 of the novel.If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next Friday, we will talking about none other than the Caped Crusader himself: Batman! Specifically we will be recapping some of his iconic origin stories from the comics, including: Detective Comics issues #27 & 33, Batman issue #47,Batman: Year One by Frank Miller, The Killing Joke by Alan Moore,The Man Who Laughs by Ed Brubaker. There will be no Book Talk episode the following Sunday, but worry not, for it will return soon!

Part 2 of 2 in which we cover Star Wars: The Original Trilogy. In this episode, we cover both Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Check back this Sunday for our Book Talk episode in which we cover Frank Herbert's Dune (book 2).Next Friday, we will talking about none other than the Caped Crusader himself: Batman! Specifically we will be recapping some of his iconic origin stories from the comics, including: Detective Comics issues #27 & 33, Batman issue #47,Batman: Year One by Frank Miller, The Killing Joke by Alan Moore,The Man Who Laughs by Ed Brubaker. There will be no Book Talk episode the following Sunday, but worry not, for it will return soon!

We dive into Frank Herbert's science fiction classic, Dune. This week we cover book 2 of the novel.If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next Friday, the main topic of discussion will be part 2 of our Star Wars Original Trilogy discussion in which we'll be covering Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! Our book discussion for the week will be Frank Herbert's Dune (book 3), which will be posted the following Sunday.

Part 1 of 2 in which we cover Star Wars: The Original Trilogy. In this episode, JP recaps Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope after watching if for the very first time. Of course, Nick & Dietz have much to say about it. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Check back this Sunday for our Book Talk episode in which we cover Frank Herbert's Dune (book 2).Next Friday, we will be finishing up our Original Trilogy discussion by dissecting The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Our next book discussion topic will be Frank Herbert's Dune (book 3), which will be posted the following Sunday.

In our first Book Talk episode, we dive into Frank Herbert's science fiction classic, Dune. This week we cover up through book 1 of the novel.If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next Friday, the main topic of discussion will be Star Wars (the original trilogy)! Our book discussion for the week will be Frank Herbert's Dune (book 2), which will be posted the following Sunday.

It's a bird! It's a plane! Actually it's just another episode of What Is Nerd? This week we're talking comic books, including a brief breakdown of the history of comics followed by a roundup of the different important comic book publishers. Originally this episode also included our book club discussion of Frank Herbet's Dune (book 1), but we have decided to post our book discussion episodes separately from the main topic discussion. So check back on Sunday for Dune talk!If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. Next Friday, the main topic of discussion will be Star Wars (the original trilogy)! Our book discussion for the week will be Frank Herbert's Dune (book 2), which will be posted the following Sunday.

From the guys who brought you the hit podcast "What Is Sports?" comes this new show about the wonderful world of nerd culture. This is "What Is Nerd?" in which two nerds (Dietz & Nick) explain all things video games, comic books, anime and sci-fi / fantasy to their genuinely "nerd-illiterate" buddy, JP. In our inaugural episode, the nerds give a general overview and history of video game consoles, only to discover that JP has never even heard of Crash Bandicoot and believes that the current Xbox is called the Xbox 3. If you would like to contact us with comments or questions, please send us an email at winerdcast@gmail.com and join us on our Facebook and Twitter (@WhatIsNerd1) pages. On next week's episode, the main topic of discussion will be introducing a lil' thing called Comic Books! This will be followed by our first book club conversation about the sci-fi classic, Dune by Frank Herbert, in which we will discuss book 1 of the novel.Enjoy the episode and we'll be back in your feed next Friday!