Episodes
It's the year end wrap up of 2020! Listen in as the Nerd In Me crew go over things they were looking forward to. Even with movie theaters shutting down across the country there were a lot of things that still came about.   We thank you for listening to us this year and we hope you continue to join us for 2021!  Facebook.com/NerdInMePodcast Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on iTunes email at [email protected] Allan's...
Published 12/29/20
This is a spoiler filled discussion on the The Mandalorian Season 2 that is streaming on Disney Plus. Starring Pedro Pascal and several guest appearances from the Star Wars universe.  Listen in as the Nerd In Me crew talk about the episodes and the grand finale that blew our mind! Facebook.com/NerdInMePodcast Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on iTunes email at [email protected] Allan's IG:...
Published 12/19/20
It's March Madness in December as the Nerd in Me crew take 32 of the most beloved Christmas movies and pit them head to head against each other in a tournament to decide which is the Ultimate Christmas Movie!  John McClane or Clark Griswold, Ralphie or the Grinch, Rudolph or Buddy the Elf?  Who will crush the competition and reign supreme as the Ultimate Christmas Movie Champion?  Find out on this episode of the Nerd in...
Published 12/17/20
Back in the 90's there was only one place to get all the info on comics, toys, collectible card games, and comic based movies.  That was the magazine(remember those?) Wizard: The Guide to Comics.  This week Jonathan and Allan discuss what made the magazine great, its contribution to the rise in popularity in comics, and its eventual downfall. They also unwittingly spread some "fake news" when they discuss what turned out to be a bogus Top Ten selling Comics of All Time...
Published 12/04/20
"You've got mail!"  Ah, the sweet sound of success. That little phrase meant you connected to the internet in the early 90s.  What was life back then when you had to listen to the chime of a phone number dialing and waiting for the quirky sound of beeps and bloops as it tries to connect you to the world?  Listen in as the Nerd In Me crew go back in time and talk about what it was like back then when you had to wait...and wait...and wait for a webpage to...
Published 11/13/20
Its that time of year again where kids and even adults dress up and CANDY! Listen in as the Nerd In Me crew go back in time once again and talk about what it was like to experience Halloween in the early 80s and how it compares to today.   Facebook.com/NerdInMePodcast Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on iTunes email at [email protected] Allan's IG: instagram.com/dr.indianajones Jonathan's IG:...
Published 10/28/20
This week, Jonathan was cleaning out his parents' basement and came upon some great artifacts from the 80s.  Join him and Allan as they do a deep dive into more 80s tech and evryday items that kids today just don't understand. All in this episode we just had to call 80s Gadgets II: Electric Boogaloo! Facebook.com/NerdInMePodcast Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on iTunes email at [email protected] Allan's IG:...
Published 10/04/20
Before there was satellite radio, Spotify and podcasts there was Talk Radio. In the early 80s The self proclaimed king of all media Howard Stern dominated the airwaves. His brand of being a "shock jock" paved the way for the Opie and Anthony Show in New York. Along with the Ron and Fez show, the drive to and from work was filled with radio gold.  Listen in as the Nerd In Me crew talk about Talk Radio in the...
Published 09/07/20
Let's dig deep into our toy chest as the Nerd In Me crew compare toys from yesteryear and compare them with the toys today.  Remember the vast amount of Star Wars and GI Joe action figures we played with? Or how fun it was to transfer vehicles to robots or twisting He-Man's torso to throw one of his mighty punches.  How do these classic toys compare to the hyperreal action figures of today? Tune and find out as we talk about toys of old and toys of...
Published 08/14/20
The 80s was the Golden Age of of TV sitcoms. These shows kept us company when we weren't outside playing during our summer vacation. Listen in as the Nerd In Me crew talk about some of their favorite shows that we would watch over and over again.  Facebook.com/NerdInMePodcast Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on iTunes email at [email protected] Allan's IG: instagram.com/dr.indianajones Jonathan's IG:...
Published 07/23/20
Welcome to the party pals! This week, Allan and Jonathan discuss the movie that made Bruce Willis a star, Die Hard. Listen as the guys talk about this hit from 1988 that broke all the rules.  See how Willis's John McClane changed what we thought an action hero should be. Marvel at how Alan Rickman brought a sense of style and intellect to his role as villain Hans Gruber.  Also, is John McClane a cannibal? Finally, where does Die Hard rank among the action movies of the 1980s?  Tune in and...
Published 06/14/20
Many genres of music were prevalent in the 1980s, but nothing defined the decade like the hair bands.  With a style that combined the androgynous look of 70s David Bowie, the leather and make-up of glam bands, along with the sound of a more pop friendly form of heavy metal, bands like Def Leppard, Motley Crüe, and Bon Jovi exploded onto the music scene and gave us some of the best known rock anthems of all time.  Listen as Allan and Jonathan discuss the 80s cultural phenomenon that was the...
Published 05/30/20
Whether you were shooting water, caps, pellets, darts, or discs, almost everyone on the block had a toy gun. This week, Jay from the Enter the Nerd Zone podcast joins Allan and Jonathan as they talk about toy guns from the 80s. Brands like Entertech, Super Soaker, Lazer Tag and others helped kids in the 80s pretend to be cowboys, indians, cops, robbers, army men, and space heroes. Download and listen as the boys wax nostalgic about the toy guns of their...
Published 05/17/20
Nothing got you ready for an episode of your favorite cartoon like its intro theme song! This week the NIM boys discuss some of their favorite cartoon intros of all time. Which intro was so cinematic and adrenaline pumping Jonathan would've paid $5 to watch it? Which of Allan's choices was originally a cartoon from Japan? Finally, which intro do the guys agree is great but the cartoon itself was meh? Find out on this week's episode! Facebook.com/NerdInMePodcast Instagram.com/NerdInMe...
Published 04/26/20
Welcome to our debut show of Quick Hit Recommends!   Zachary Levi would cry out "Shazam!", he would cry out for Sarah! Chuck is a spy/comedy show that aired from 2007 to 2012. Listen in as the Nerd In Me crew discuss this binge worthy show.  Facebook.com/NerdInMePodcast Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on iTunes email at [email protected] Allan's IG: instagram.com/dr.indianajones Jonathan's IG:...
Published 04/04/20
Stuck inside and can't think of what to watch?  Well, the Nerd in Me guys team with The Enter the Nerd Zone and Stuff You Don't Need to Know Podcasters Jay and Pete to bring to you some binge worthy tv suggestions! Get in touch with the guys: Instagram.com/NerdInMe Facebook/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on iTunes email at [email protected] Allan's IG: instagram.com/dr.indianajones Jonathan's IG: instagram.com/momsbasementcollectibles --- Support...
Published 04/02/20
Its 1978 and the world would believe a man could fly. Today we talk about Superman The Motion Picture starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman and Marlon Brando. Listen in as we reminisce about one of our favorite superhero movies of all time. So strap on your cape and hold on as we take flight. Facebook.com/NerdInMePodcast Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on iTunes email at [email protected] Allan's IG:...
Published 03/30/20
Happy Valentine's Day! This week the fellas bring you another mix tape. What songs do the guys use to tell their loved ones how they feel? Which iconic love songs from back in the day made it onto the latest Nerd in Me mix tape? Give it a listen to find out! Music-There is Romance by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4520-there-is-romance License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Get in touch with the...
Published 02/19/20
We all had those cartoons that we didn't admit we watched. Maybe you were too old, or the show was considered corny by your friends.  This week, the guys come clean and talk about their guilty pleasure cartoons from the 1980's! Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on iTunes email at [email protected] Allan's IG: instagram.com/dr.indianajones Jonathan's IG: instagram.com/momsbasementcollectibles --- Support this podcast:...
Published 01/16/20
Its the year end wrap up! Listen in as the Nerd In Me crew go over things they were looking forward to in 2019. Did things pan out as they expected? What lies ahead in 2020? Listen in as we give our thoughts as to what's to come!   From the Nerd In Me crew, thank you for all of the support the last few years. 2020 looks to be an amazing year of movies, tv and toys! Facebook.com/NerdInMePodcast Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review...
Published 12/30/19
Listen in to our spoiler heavy show of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! With our special guest Jay from the @stuffyoudontneedto know podcast. Nine movies and 40 years in the making. Does this movie end on a high note? Is this the movie die hard fans will enjoy? Tune in as we discuss the climatic end of the Skywalker saga! Facebook.com/NerdInMePodcast Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on iTunes email at...
Published 12/22/19
Its that time a year again when the Nerd In Me crew talk toys. Not just any toys but the toys we grew up on. Listen in and see if you played with some of these gems. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook where we will show all the toys that we mention! Plus thank you for all the people that responded on our IG page for sharing your favorite toys as well! Facebook.com/NerdInMePodcast Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on...
Published 12/13/19
With Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker less than a month away, the Nerd In Me crew finally complete the Star Wars saga discussion with Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith. Its the movie we've all been waiting for when George Lucas announced he said he was going to make the prequels. There's no Jar Jar and its the story behind Anakin Skywalker and his shift to the Dark Side. Tune in as the boys discuss where this movie succeeds where Episodes 1 & 2...
Published 11/23/19
Disney+ has premiered and along with it the first of hopefully many Star Wars properties, The Mandalorian! Join the guys as they discuss the first episode of the show. Afterwards, they delve into what exactly Disney + has to offer its subscribers!  Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on iTunes email at [email protected] Allan's IG: instagram.com/dr.indianajones Jonathan's IG: instagram.com/momsbasementcollectibles ---...
Published 11/19/19
In 2002, George Lucas continued the origin story of Darth Vader with Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. This week, the crew discuss the 2nd film in the prequel trilogy. Instagram.com/NerdInMe Twitter.com/nerdinmepodcast YouTube: NerdInMePodcast Rate and Review on iTunes email at [email protected] Allan's IG: instagram.com/dr.indianajones Jonathan's IG: instagram.com/momsbasementcollectibles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nerdinme/support
Published 11/07/19