Podcast appearances and mentions of nick jarin

After MUCH anticipation and an entire episode of build-up, Nick Jarin is back with his official Top Five Movies To Play In The Background Of Your Holiday Party. He also has some strong opinions about casting Muppets in more mainstream movies. 

Nick Jarin joins Luke and Andrew to introduce his list of movies to play in the background at your holiday party. They also debate -- old school AM radio-style -- the best time for a server to take your plate at a restaurant.

TBTL Friendo and film buff Nick Jarin swings by to talk about movies -- but not just any movies! He and Andrew compare their top 10 lists of Movies To Watch On Mute At A Bar.

Sneakerhead, Lakers fan, and friend of the pod Nick Jarin joins Andrew and Vieves to talk about the representation of basketball in commercials, as well as provide some much needed fact-checking for Andrew's knowledge of Jimmy Butler. Here are the ads and articles we talked about on today's show: Larry Bird for Allstate https://youtu.be/nrbPVsQB3vw?si=3FDPFKevAsX9RpPc State Farm: “Shoot” (ft Caitlin Clark, Jimmy Butler and Reggie Miller) https://youtu.be/vESFtmxlIzg?si=UV9GDFitVlgxad5O State Farm: “Foul” (ft. Chris Paul) https://youtu.be/s_kntaPMdVw?si=rcfF2O74RG4M3XSJ State Farm: “Trade” (ft. Chris Paul) https://youtu.be/bdZDv6c6rzA?si=w6KdP-ndzgO8b412 Hollywood Reporter: Who is Jake from State Farm? He's both surprisingly famous but also totally unknown https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/jake-state-farm-actor-kevin-miles-patrick-mahomes-friendship-1235820810/ Adidas AE1s: Anthony Edwards Introduces Himself https://www.tiktok.com/@theanthonyedwards_/video/7313639316733971755?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7351990631862224430 Adidas AE1s: Tell ‘Em Ant Did https://www.tiktok.com/@theanthonyedwards_/video/7312868043414162731?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7351990631862224430 Adidas AE1s: No One Touching The AE1s https://www.tiktok.com/@theanthonyedwards_/video/7313256904468253998?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7351990631862224430 Hotels.Com: “Coffee” (ft. Jimmy Butler and Jaime Jaquez) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58T5/hotels-com-coffee-featuring-jimmy-butler Hotels.com: “Sauna” (ft. Jimmy Butler and Jaime Jaquez) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58T1/hotels-com-steam-room-featuring-jimmy-butler Alo Yoga: “Recovery” (ft. Jimmy Butler) https://youtu.be/6UIHj_-YPEE?si=mujXDAKVr0guBp-C Essentia Water: “Stop For Nothing” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3HnwrYcDG0 Michelob Ultra https://youtu.be/rnlGf-vamjI?si=jyQOCm87tG-gv3Ug (That Michelob ad references this viral video from when Butler and Kyrie Irving were singing on the Team USA basketball team plane. https://youtu.be/0aqJVnc_9cE?si=KCRd2bvGx53qWoIn) Gatorade: “Don't Disappear” ft. Damian Lillard https://youtu.be/tPqZZbDsdFk?si=XTHhCKzgT9QTGofT Dicks Sporting Goods: Dicks.com Aunt (ft. Katherine Hahn) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Or_/dicks-sporting-goods-basketball-shoes-featuring-kathryn-hahn 1800 PHONE SEXY https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5DFa/1-800-phone-sexy-basketball-is-back CDW - Basketballs https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Tx5/cdw-basketballs

Friend of the show Nick Jarin pops in to explain what basketball players are to Andrew and Vieves. Plus a beloved icon is dragged from the grave to shill for soda, so... that's great. And the Ad Councilors REALLY deliver on the Michelob MadLibs front.

In this magazine episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley start things off with a visit to Seattle's Pike Place Market, which is remarkably packed with ghosts. For this year's Halloween story, they focus on the children who haunt Pike Place Market's shops and alleys. Then, Nick and Dyer discuss some nerdy headlines, including the final trailer for the final installment of the Rey/Kylo Star Wars trilogy and a new Minecraft exhibit at MoPOP. Finally, they wrap things up with some viewing recommendations. Nick says this HBO version of Watchmen is actually good. Dyer says Paul Rudd's latest Netflix show is worth your time. Special thanks to associate producer Brandon Haddix for his work on the ghost story.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by author and business development expert Neil Cohen in Season 4's first spotlight episode. They discuss Cohen's new book, Business is Dead: Resurrecting Entrepreneurship Through the Fan-Focused Venture, which is full of stories from Walking Dead "fantrepreneurs", people who started businesses spun out of their passion for the Walking Dead. What makes a successful fantrepreneur business? How does the explosion of comicons and fan expos affect this phenomenon?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Returning champion Nick Jarin takes on the TBTL Summer Games again! How well does he know the secret lives of video game characters? We'll find out...and we'll find out why he has so many dang snake tattoos. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.

Returning champion Nick Jarin takes on the TBTL Summer Games again! How well does he know the secret lives of video game characters? We'll find out...and we'll find out why he has so many dang snake tattoos. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.

The TBTL Summer Games continue with Nick Jarin of the NW Nerd podcast! We test his claim of being the world's #1 "kicksologist" and celebrate a the anniversary of the most Gen-X soft drink of all time. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

The TBTL Summer Games continue with Nick Jarin of the NW Nerd podcast! We test his claim of being the world's #1 "kicksologist" and celebrate a the anniversary of the most Gen-X soft drink of all time.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

Comedian Drew Barth joins Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley to help them do an all-news episode of the show. They discuss the upcoming Magic: The Gathering Netflix animated series, a recently resurfaced alternate ending to Quantum Leap, why metadata is costing musicians billions of dollars and more.This is the season finale for Season3, but the show will continue to post offseason content, such as our upcoming AMA. So stay tuned, nerds!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

NW Nerd's Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley swing by the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to promote a live event that Andrew swore he wouldn't promote on TBTL. Plus, Genevieve offers details on her latest projects involving lucid dreaming and creepin' on birds. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing nerdy news and headlines, including a policy paper that posits the collapse of human civilization as we know it by the year 2050 if we don’t start seriously fighting the global climate crisis, plus a couple of updates on stories we’ve covered in the past: The boom of cryptomining in Central Washington and the ongoing legal troubles of actor Nicholas Brendon. After that, Dyer takes us deep inside the world of custom, mechanical keyboards.8:00 -- News: End of the world14:00 -- News: Central Washington cryptomining18:20 -- News: Robert BATtinson24:55 -- News: Nicholas Brendon update32:27 -- Feature: Keyboard cultureSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

WARNING: Spoilers ahead!Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley recap and discuss the series finale of HBO's Game of Thrones along with Seattle Met Magazine associate editor Rosin Saez. The three react to the latest episode and try to put it into context with the rest of the show and story. Plus, Dyer calls up the other guests throughout the season who helped us recap the show.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

WARNING: Spoilers ahead!Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley recap and discuss the latest episode of HBO's Game of the Thrones. Nick offers up what he thinks would fix a lot of the season's pace and story issues. They both submit their final predictions for what will happen in the finale, including who will sit the Iron Throne (or its equivalent) at the end of it all. After that, Dyer sits down with KIRO 7 meteorologist and notable nerd Nick Allard for his takes on this episode and the season so far. Allard offers up some predictions for what's about to go down between Arya and Dany.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley kick off their weekly recaps of the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones with some help from Seattle Met Magazine associate editor Rosin Saez. The three of them break down what happened this episode and what it means. They get into their favorite moments and some wild speculation. Nick tries to explain why it was weird that Dany wanted Jon to do a certain thing with the Rhaegal. Rosin traces the origins of the Night King's body art. Dyer reveals his theory for why the books are finished.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

On this week’s episode I welcome Nick Jarin from the “NW NERD” podcast (nw-nerd.com) as we go over some geek news and then review “Master Z: Ip Man Legacy” and […]

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing nerdy news and headlines, including a plan to break down Washington’s digital divide, some hard numbers on how much Vancouver, BC is crushing it in the film industry, and the casualties of Avengers and Game of Thrones swallowing up all of our attention. Dyer’s feature this week takes us to the “nerdiest downtown in America” where Renton will be unveiling their very own dragon. 1:45 -- News: Mox Boarding House expands to Portland7:30 -- News: Broadband for Washingtonians16:00 -- News: Vancouver film boom26:00 -- News: Joker trailer35:20 -- Avengers fatigue41:15 -- Feature: The Renton DragonProgramming note: Next week starts our Game of Thrones coverage. We're doing Thrones-centric shows for the next six weeks to celebrate the final season.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

This round table episode has friend of the show Aaron Mason (The Leap Home: A Look Bakula) join Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley to celebrate the seminal sci-fi that premiered in 1989. They talk about the show’s highlights, lowlights, and signature moments, including the time Sam leapt into a woman about to give birth, the time he saved the Civil Rights Movement, and much more. Finally, they discuss what episodes they’d like to see if Quantum Leap ever returned.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing nerdy news and headlines, including some Avengers: Endgame news (they even try to fix the film’s most glaring flaw!) and a bill in Olympia to declare Washington State’s official dinosaur. After that, Dyer profiles the home of the Spider-Manhattan and other inspired, geeky drinks--Portland’s The Nerd Out. Finally, Dyer surprises Nick with a quiz on nerdy cocktails.1:20 -- News: Avengers: Endgame 11:30 -- News: Washington’s state dinosaur17:30 -- News: Funko Field in Everett23:00 -- News: Space herpes28:00 -- Feature: The Nerd Out43:30 -- Quiz: Nerdy cocktailsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

For this round table episode, Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by Jeff Gomez of Starlight Runner, a transmedia company that specializes in building out an IP's story mythology. Have you every picked up a book based on a game you love? Or vice versa? That's transmedia. Well, a piece of it. Gomez explains his specialty and discusses his upcoming project with Tsuburaya's Ultraman.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley kick off this magazine episode with a couple heads up about this year's Emerald City Comic Con. They discuss some other nerdy news and then Dyer plays a mini-feature story about the Critical Role podcast coming to Seattle this weekend for the convention.If you see anyone in a NW NERD cape during ECCC, take a pic and enter our contest (instructions in the intro)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

This round table episode has Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones join Dyer Oxley and Nick Jarin in studio to talk about his career as a crimefighter and whether he is really retiring. Phoenix gets candid as he talks about his reasons for hanging it up.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

This magazine episode starts with a news section, where Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discuss changes to Rotten Tomatoes to limit troll campaigns, what makes Bill Gates happy, and their trip to Wizard World in Portland. Plus, they announce their upcoming photo contest during Emerald City Comic Con. After the news, Dyer takes us to a hackathon with a mission: The ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Game Jam. How can games help fight hate?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing nerdy news and headlines, including a cryptic social media post from Seattle’s most iconic superhero. After the news, Dyer takes us inside the world of a particular Supernatural super-fandom: People who make and own replicas of “Baby”, the Impala from the TV show Supernatural.1:10 -- News: Phoenix Jones15:10 -- News: Tech’s effect on housing24:30 -- News: Game of Thrones’ off-screen death29:00 -- News: Box office stats of 201841:00 -- Feature: Supernatural carsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing nerdy news and headlines, including rumors of an upcoming Funko movie and the big moves by Wizards of the Coast to make Magic: The Gathering an esports hit. Dyer’s feature story this week takes us to the scene of Renton City Comic Con faithful making their case to the city that is their namesake.1:10 -- News: Funko movie9:45 -- News: Wizards’ esports play22:30 -- News: Mephisto fully funded25:20 -- Nerd Alert: GeekWire Bash30:40 -- Feature: RenCon updateSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing of some nerdy news, including the teaser for the final season for Game of Thrones and the release of Mephisto: The Card Game (get it on Kickstarter!). After the news, Dyer’s feature story this week looks at actor Nicholas Brendon’s ongoing events to promote mental health and why his events have stoked controversy. Brendon opens up about his struggles off the screen in a way you haven’t heard before.3:20 -- News: Game of Thrones teaser13:45 -- News: Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer22:45 -- News: Aquaman makes $1 billion29:45 -- News: Mephisto33:00 -- News: Nike goes back to the future37:45 -- Feature: Bowling with Nicholas BrendonMephisto Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/631404185/mephisto-the-card-gameSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

The final episode of the year is also the longest episode of the year. Pour yourself a mug of your favorite holiday beverage and listen as Dyer Oxley and Nick Jarin welcome in some secret guests to help them celebrate Festivus by airing some grievances and competing against each other in feats of strength.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing of some nerdy news, including Black Panther’s Golden Globes nomination for Best Picture--Drama and a new type of space race that’s heating up. Dyer’s feature this week profiles a nerd in our community who Dyer has dubbed Seattle’s Comic Book Cop. 1:20 -- News: Black Panther Golden Globes nomination14:00 -- News: The new space race20:45 -- News: Amy Adams out as Lois Lane25:35 -- News: Dark Luke Skywalker30:15 -- News: Captain Marvel over-hyped?38:30 -- Feature: The Comic Book CopSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

This round table episode has Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley welcoming in a panel of film aficionados: That Guy Named John from About to Review and Emily and Kevin from the Dead Beat Film Society. The five podcasters offer up the movies their excited to see in theaters this holiday season and then share their top picks for Christmas movies. Naturally, there’s a debate about Die Hard.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing of some nerdy news, including NASA landing InSight on Mars with the help of some PNW rockets, Emerald City Comic Con’s effort to get that scalping money, and the world’s first gene-edited babies (reportedly). Then, Dyer takes us to the nerdiest bar in Everett, Washington, a haven for nerds and geeks of all types. Finally, NASA specialist Steven C. Smith talks to Dyer about NASA’s Mars plans and more. 1:20 -- News: Mars landing’s northwest ties9:10 -- News: ECCC’s ticket app13:40 -- News: Gene-edited babies25:35 -- News: Dark Luke Skywalker33:15 -- Feature: The AFK Tavern51:20 -- Interview: NASA specialist Steven C. SmithSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing of some nerdy news, including how Washington could be the hub of the space economy for decades to come. Then, Dyer takes us to Astoria, Oregon to dig into why its beaches and forests have been the setting for some of the Northwest’s most iconic films. Finally, cartoonist and storyteller Keith Tucker (Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, much much more) sits down with Dyer. 2:00 -- News: Nick almost fell for some Twitter propaganda7:45 -- News: Russell Wilson’s app goes bust9:55 -- News: The Northwest space economy19:03 -- News: AMC flexes on Moviepass24:10 -- Feature: Icons of Astoria40:25 -- Interview: Keith TuckerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Northwest Nerd's Nick Jarin swings by the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat for the most relaxed, kicked-back, easy-breezy, nonchalant, carefree, chill-bro episode in TBTL history. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit Quip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discuss their trip to Seaside, Oregon for Versus Comic Con, present some highlights from people stopping by the booth to debate some nerdy topics such as whether or not Star Wars is science fiction, and finally, they react to a couple trailers out of SDCC.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley sit down for a check-in on what each other have been watching all summer while they work on Season 3 (coming this fall!). Westworld (1:45)Luke Cage (13:00)Solo: A Star Wars Story (18:55)Ant-Man and Wasp (32:00)The Incredibles 2 (35:55)Deadpool 2 (41:00)Legion (49:00)Fahrenheit 451 (53:30)Come see Nick and Dyer at Versus Comic Con this weekend in Seaside, Oregon!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Hanna Brooks Olsen and Nick Jarin (nicknames pending) join the show to talk about all kinds of stuff, including the cancellation and immediate salvation of Brooklyn 99, why people are Thirsty for Thanos, and whether we should all pool our money and buy a hot dog stand in Bellingham. Plus, a new segment called Bearly The News, and a spontaneous No Point Conversion. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Children's Cancer Research Fund. Learn more at ChildrensCancer.org/tbtl.

In this season’s tenth Round Table episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by Genevieve Haas and Andrew Walsh of After These Messages, a podcast about TV commercials. Together, the four discuss the concept of a guilty pleasure TV show or movie in an era when nerd culture is pop culture and there’s too much good TV for any one person to watch. Now that online communities are waiting with open arms for you to nerd out on whatever show it is that you’re into, what’s left to feel embarrassed about? The gang discuss and offer up some of their guilty pleasures along the way. Things get...vulnerable. You’ve never heard Nick and Dyer like this.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

In this season’s ninth Round Table episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by cosplayers Jerikandra, Abie Ekenezar, and Brian Morris. Each of them brings a different and crucial perspective to a discussion on cosplay dress codes. The group starts by listening and reacting to an interview Dyer did with Eric Colbert, an organizer with RadCon in the Tri-Cities. They recently got into some hot water over the way that another organizer told cosplayers not to dress like a “prostitute” at the convention. In the Round Table, the panelists discuss what a good dress code looks like and they even volunteer to help Dyer cosplay for the first time.3:15 -- Interview with Eric Colbert of RadCon13:10 -- Round Table with Jerikandra, Abie, and BrianJerikandra Cosplay: https://www.facebook.com/jerikandracosplay/Brian Morris' Zak Labs: https://zak-labs.com/ Abie Ekenezar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babsek79/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

SPOILER ALERT: The gang discuss key plot elements of Black Panther in this episode.In this season’s eighth Round Table episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by Tim Hall AKA the People’s Critic and That Guy Named John from the About to Review Podcast to discuss Black Panther. They discuss the themes of the film, including #KillmongerWasRight and how it addresses the relationship between people in diaspora and people still in their homeland.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

In this season’s eighth Round Table episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by Dan McKeon, a software engineer, crypto owner, and blockchain enthusiast. He opens up the world of cryptocurrency for novices like Nick and Dyer. They start off defining what cryptocurrency and blockchain are before discussing whether you should invest in crypto (you shouldn’t), how cryptocurrencies are a lot like gold, crypto's energy use problem, and much more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

In this season’s seventh Round Table episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by Seattle Met Magazine arts and culture editor Darren Davis. They discuss Davis’ piece in the January issue of Seattle Met on the origins of Magic: The Gathering, including the underrated role of men in large cowboy hats and the surprising lack of fantasy art experience that the game’s early artists had. https://www.seattlemet.com/articles/2017/12/18/spell-casters-a-magic-the-gathering-origin-storySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley look back on 2017 by shining a light on some of the year's best Achievements in Nerd. They celebrate the moments, stories, and people who made 2017 a marvelous march into the future that won't be eclipsed for ages. Did we miss anything? Let us know on our Facebook (NW NERD Podcast) and Twitter (@nw_nerd).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

We wrap up our TBTL No Regerts Holiday Spesh-tacular the only way we know how: By talking about the things we regret about the TBTL No Regerts Holiday Spesh-tacular. Phyllis Fletcher and Nick Jarin also join us to talk about Gotye Regret, The Rawest Sinead O'Connor Track Ever, and Nick's secret rock 'n' roll past.

REGERT week continues with TBTL friendos Phyllis Fletcher and Nick Jarin. We hear from a listener who's been hanging onto an ice-cream related regret since childhood, Andrew is still ashamed at the way he acted in a toy store 30 years ago, and Luke finds out what happens when you punch a guy in the face at a casino.

Phyllis "Fletch" Fletcher shares her biggest life regret, and it's a doozy. Plus, Nick Jarin joins the show to help Andrew decide what job to take in the pizza-delivery industry. And Luke explains his erstwhile plan to become a fire fighter.

Another installment of the TBTL "No Regerts Holdiay Spesh-Tacular" rolls in, with a story of Pen Pal Regret from NW Nerd's Nick Jarin.

In this season’s sixth Round Table episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by comic book artist/writer/creator Corey Lewis (Sun Bakery, Sharknife). The gang review The Last Jedi, including what it means for the franchise going forward, how the movie pushes past the original trilogy’s black-and-white ethics, and ratings on our N-E-R-D scale. Later, Corey Lewis talks about his latest work and his move from Seattle to Bremerton, which he has dubbed the Pawnee of Washington (which means there’s also an Eagleton nearby).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

In this season’s fifth Round Table episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by Damien Randle of the Curly Nerd podcast. In celebration of the first trailer for Avengers: Infinity War, the gang look back on the previous Marvel movies and each rank their Top 3. Spoiler Alert: No one picked Iron Man, but they explain why.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

In this season’s fourth Round Table episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by Matt Jarin and Jordan Kamin. Matt started his comics collection because he fell in love with the Justice League of America book. Jordan used to work at comic book shops before joining the tech sector. They both are intimately knowledgeable of the JL, so they joined super friends Nick and Dyer for a review of the long-gestating film. How does this team-up stack up to Marvel's? Why is Wonder Woman shot in a completely different way than in her standalone movie? Are the heroes trying to be too funny?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

In this bonus episode, Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley review Thor: Ragnarok and Stranger Things 2. Spoiler Alert! They talk about the endings to both, especially what happens to ST2's Bob.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

In this season’s third Round Table episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by Genevieve Haas of After These Messages and the Grapes of Rad podcasts. What do you do when you’re outraged every time you check your social media feed, but you just can’t stop yourself from looking anyway? The gang talk about some Twitter self-care and how social media platforms are designed to be habit forming, even addictive for their users.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

In this season’s second Round Table episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley call in some friends of the show to help them break down their interview with Z Nation co-creator/writer/producer Craig Engler and infectious disease/zombie expert Dr. Tara Smith. Liz Ellis, a local film producer (among other things) and Travis AKA GAPiT of The FPV Show join the guys in studio with reaction to our burning zombie questions: Why is the internet full of terrible tips for surviving the zombie apocalypse? Why is our culture so fascinated with the living dead? Why have zombie stories pivoted to more scientific explanations? Why is a sword actually a terrible weapon for killing zombies? Plus, Dyer gets into his way-too-detailed plan to restart society on Bainbridge Island.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

In this season's first Round Table episode, Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by Kevin and Emily from the Dead Beat Film Society and Rosin Saez of Seattle Met Magazine to discuss Blade Runner 2049. Can we settle whether Deckard is a Replicant? What's the #1 reason to see this movie? Are we sure we're human?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley of NW NERD join a panel on internet criticism at Rose City Comic Con in Portland. Missy Brinks from Fake Geek Girls, Kate Tanski of Women Write About Comics, Tobiah Panshin of View From the Gutters, and the guys discuss what goes into good criticism and how we can all get better at engaging with it.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Luke checks in from the public radio conference he's attending in D.C., where he was caught stuffing his tote bag full of free stuff for Andrew. They discuss their plans for the upcoming eclipse and why Luke may not be able to enjoy it. Plus, a very unusual song is burning up the iTunes charts, and Nick Jarin swings by for A Song of Ice and Spoilers.

KROQ's Bean Baxter somehow agrees to join the show again today to discuss why Diplo may or may not be fighting with Denny's and to debate proper barbershop etiquette. Plus, NW Nerd's Nick Jarin walks us through the latest Game of Thrones episode in a Song of Ice and Spoilers.

Aaron "The Ace of Mace" Mason joins the show to turn Andrew's frown upside down. Andrew subjects him to the worst Hank Hill imitation ever committed to tape, and he quizzes him on another group of Hanks. Plus, Nick Jarin stops by for the most accurate Song of Ice and Spoilers yet!

Nick Jarin joins the show to break down some Kurtis Blow lyrics, help Andrew with the latest battle in the Never-Ending Parking War, and reveal the most difficult way to get rid of a mustache.

Nick Jarin swings by the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to update us on the "illicit skate park" on Duck Island, Michael Phelps' "race" with a "shark", and to answer The Question Of The Day.

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley kick off the show with Wonder Woman news, a review of the record-breaking film, and a quiz on Wonder Woman history. Then, Dyer takes us inside typewriter subculture. Finally, the guys talk to writer Steve Haske about his oral history of the Halo video games, then wrap things up with a Nerd Alert. 2:00 -- Wonder Woman’s box office success8:00 -- Wonder Woman Day 12:00 -- Wonder Woman film review (very light spoilers!)30:00 -- Wonder Woman history quiz40:00 -- Typewriters feature56:50 -- Halo oral history1:06:00 -- Nerd Alert!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley start things off with a look at nerdy news, including the new Star Trek and Star Trek spoofs coming to “TV”, Google Assistant taking on Siri, a doomsday failsafe’s failure, and the unlikely rise of Black Lightning. Then, Dyer looks into the impending self-driving car revolution and the guys discuss the impact that could have on our lives. 1:15 -- Star Trek Discovery6:30 -- Orville9:00 -- Google vs. Siri14:15 -- Doomsday vault flooded17:30 -- Black Lightning25:00 -- Nerdy baby names on the rise27:50 -- Goodbye to Powerless33:00 -- Self-driving car revolution56:20 -- Nerd AlertSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin of the NW Nerd Podcast joins the show to talk about a sandwich war raging in Western New York and why thousands of digital bunnies -- some with mustaches and monocles -- will never wake up again.

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley break down how one word could make a big difference in how the law views chimpanzees. They react to a trio of trailers and then dig into how Game of Thrones could have four spin-offs. Dyer takes you inside the world of real, live merpeople, then chats to the Seattle Bike Blog’s Tom Fucoloro about the future of bikeshares in the Emerald City. Finally, the guys review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (spoilers). 6:00 -- One word could mean chimpanzees gaining personhood12:15 -- Dark Tower15:10 -- The Defenders18:40 -- Blade Runner 204923:00 -- Game of Thrones spin-offs34:20 -- Dyer’s Deep Dive with Merfolk52:20 -- Seattle’s biking future58:00 -- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 reviewSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley kick off with some nerdy news, including the birth of r/SeattlePodcasts, whether American Gods is poised to be the internet’s next favorite show, and Apple vs. Uber. Dyer takes you behind the scenes of the Seattle Police Department’s pioneering Twitch channel. Marvel brings back their classic heroes. What’s that mean for their current, diverse iterations of Captain America, Hulk, Wolverine, Iron Man, and others?4:00 -- American Gods13:30 -- Apple vs. Uber19:00 -- Many more Avatar movies25:20 -- Seattle Police on Twitch42:30 -- Marvel brings back the classicsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley kick things off with big announcement (1:20). The guys discuss some nerdy news including a troubling (or promising) experiment involving pigs and humans (3:20) and why Amazon is sold out of Orwell’s 1984 (10:10). Dyer takes you inside the booming film industry in the Pacific Northwest and why Vancouver is called Hollywood North (35:45), then the guys get into why Seattle has fallen behind other PNW cities when it comes to making movies (50:00). Dyer reveals why he has an Oscar winner’s toilet paper (52:00). Nick gets quizzed on his NW film knowledge. Play along at home (1:00:00)!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Genevieve "The Ad Doctor" Haas puts on her scrubs and takes a look at some broken commercials that could be fixed with just a little tender care. She and Andrew are joined by guests Rosin Saez and Nick Jarin, who will be filling-in as hosts next week.

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discuss the wacky offerings from CES (1:30), the growing pains of introducing Alexa and Google Assistant to homes across America (9:20), why Batman has a cousin now (17:50), and the lackluster Nintendo Switch’s launch titles (25:50). Dyer takes you to the University of Washington where they are developing a video game that could help treat mental illness (31:20). The guys discuss their past with video games and how much they can affect us on a psychological level (44:50). Nick is disappointed by a Google Home (1:02:10).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley take you inside the world of Northwest nerds. They kick things off with some news on talking monkeys (2:00) and the Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer (6:50). Dyer takes you to a hole in the wall in Portland, Oregon where they celebrate the holiday Festivus (17:10). The guys review Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (26:10). Finally, they hand out some awards to the year’s best Achievements in Nerd (45:40).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley take you inside the world of Northwest nerds. They kick things off with some news on Star Trek Discovery (2:00) and Star Trek tech news (13:50). The surprisingly controversial name change to Seattle’s EMP Museum (19:00). Dyer takes a look at the history and use of the term “fake geek girl” (31:30). Think Geek opens their first West Coast store in Seattle (1:00:00). The guys wrap things up with a Nerd Alert that could help with your holiday shopping (1:05:00).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley take you inside the world of Northwest nerds. This episode, they start with Dyer’s story on diversity and inclusion in pop culture TV and film. Then, they get into a discussion on it. Finally, they end with a review of Doctor Strange (50:30).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley take you inside the world of Northwest nerds. They kick things off with some nerdy news, including the Nintendo Switch announcement, the latest batch of Rock Hall nominees (10:30), and Donald Glover joining Han Solo (21:30). Then, they take you on a trip to the paranormal in Port Gamble, WA. Finally, they discuss the first four episodes of Westworld (40:20).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley take you inside the world of Northwest nerds. They kick things off with some nerdy news, including Wonder Woman being officially queer (1:30), the premiere of HBO’s Westworld (10:30), and a big move in eSports (20:00). Dyer sits down with local artist Dave Ryan of Manticore Stencil Art (24:30). Finally, the guys talk about Luke Cage (40:50).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley take you inside the world of Northwest nerds. They kick things off with some nerdy headlines of the past two weeks, including Supergirl hitting Netflix and returning to TV (4:45), Dyer’s Butt Chin Theory (10:00), and the new Luke Cage teaser (16:00). Dyer digs into cosplay and its dark side (17:45). Plus, they help you make some nerdy plans with a Nerd Alert (38:20).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley take you inside the world of Northwest nerds. They introduce themselves with some nerdy thoughts. Dyer tracks the rise and growth of Emerald City Comicon (12:20). The guys discuss ECCC and the advantages and disadvantages of its success (28:20). Nick and Dyer reflect on their trip down to Portland last weekend for Rose City Comicon (37:10). Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

The trailer for the NW Nerd Podcast with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley. Go to nw-nerd.com for updates. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Search for NW Nerd.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)