Month: July 2019

Stranger Than Fiction: Learning to Stop Worrying and Love Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was published in 2007. It is the last book of J.K. Rowling’s epic seven-part adventure revolving around her hero, Harry Potter. Copies of the novel were reserved months in advance, and local bookstores hosted all-night costume parties for the book’s release. The attendees of these events were of all…

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MARVEL PHASE 4 – SDCC Line Up and Predictions – BONUS

Welcome to a very special BONUS episode of Nerd On! The Podcast – MARVEL PHASE 4 – SDCC Line Up and Predictions As we come off San Diego Comic Con and nearing our 100th episode we take a moment to discuss the line up revealed at Hall H! From the new films and Disney Plus…

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THE NERD ON! UPDATE: BATMAN BEYOND, CATS, THOR & BLADE, and PICARD – EP11

Today’s update we discuss all the huge drops from San Diego Comic-Con with the live-action feature film CATS, MCU Phase 4, and the Upcoming Picard Show! In our Q&A portion, we answer questions about who was our childhood heroes, what our super-powered villain would be to our superhero identity, and the more! If you’d like…

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The Lion King (2019) – EP99

Welcome to episode 99 of Nerd On! The Podcast – The Lion King (2019) Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba Sithi uhm ingonyama! If you’re confused we had to go into the circle of life to get the actual lyrics to the Disney Titan’s opening song for THE LION KING! Today, the Nerds travel to pride rock,…

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Stranger Things Season Three: The Wins and the Duds

Stranger Things Season 3 released on Netflix on July 4th, 2019. The hit show is known for its 80’s nostalgia, creepy monsters, fantastic acting, and breakneck binge-able pace. It saw some of the most satisfying wins in the show’s short run… as well as some of the most disappointing duds. In this review, there won’t…

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Episode 134: Can a Hero Exist Without a Villain (Part 1)

It’s been TOO LONG since there was a full bank of Crusaders to assault your ears. Well, fear not! We have the full bevy of heroes in the house tonight as Barrie, Esteves, Manderson, and Amy do a deep dive into our topic. Can a hero exist without a villain? The debate will be intense….

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THE NERD ON! UPDATE: THE END OF THE WALKING DEAD, Nintendo Switch Lite, Lupin the Third Movie – EP10

Today’s update we discuss the latest device from Nintendo, the VERY LAST ISSUE of THE WALKING DEAD, and we say farewell to a Stage and Film Legend. In our Q&A portion we answer questions about a would you rather scenario of sci-fi and comic books, what our superhero lair/base would be, and the more! If…

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Outlaw Star – EP98

Welcome to episode 98 of Nerd On! The Podcast – Outlaw Star Load your Caster shells in, ready the XGPA15-II, and face the fury of the Ctarl-Ctarl Empire! Today, the Nerds go light speed in the spacecraft known as OUTLAW STAR! In this Anime/Manga Adaptation we travel the stars of Ali’s childhood and discuss our…

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Outlaw Star – Review

Outlaw Star is an anime that aired in Japan from January 1998 – June 1998. The show was licensed by Bandai entertainment and became a staple of Cartoon Network’s Toonami block in 2001. The main character is Gene Starwind, a womanizing mercenary for hire with dreams of becoming a spacefaring Outlaw. With the help of…

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Brazil: Dystopia and The Social Contract

Brazil is a 1985 film written by Terry Gilliam, Charles McKeown, and Tom Stoppard and directed by Terry Gilliam. It stars Jonathan Pryce as Sam Lowry, a listless upper class bureaucrat who spends his days fantasizing about being a hero and saving the woman of his dreams, Jill. When Sam is offered a promotion, he…

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