It is Episode 61 of the Nerdcast Empire! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on May 19. And it's time for what we had been calling Music Mondays, but we'll now call Music Weekly. This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will check out the best in rock and metal releases from May 3, 2024. This week, we'll check out awesome new music from: Moisson Livide, Death Lens, Crohm, Keith Wallen, Isospin and Natthammer. Then we'll head into the vault to check out classic releases from Megadeth,...

It is Episode 60 of the Nerdcast Empire and it is Anime Thursdays once again! As heard live on Twitch on May 16, 2024 (twitch.tv/nerdcastempire). In today's episode, Matt and Mike preview their upcoming trip to Animazement, and what makes it one of the top conventions in the country. Then, Chris will join the guys and each of them will give you five more anime themes to check out. It's Anime Thursdays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It's Episode 59 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 13 of Music Mondays. As heard live on Twitch on May 12, 2024 (this version doesn't include music clips - see our YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/@NerdcastEmpire). This week, we check out the best hard rock and metal releases from the week of April 26. We check out awesome new releases from: The Idoru, Stormborn, Distorta, Thalia, Blessed Black and Freeways. Then we go into the vault to check out classic releases from L'Arc~En~Ciel...

It is Episode 58 of the Nerdcast Empire and it is Anime Thursdays once again! This week is a two-part episode. In the first half, Matt and Mike will discuss their visit to the anime-themed bar Izakaya located at the Mall at Fairfield Commons in the Dayton, Ohio area. They'll discuss whether you should plan a trip to visit soon. In part two, Chris will discuss one of his all-time favorite anime and manga series, Berserk. He'll give you a history of the mangaka, some background on the series...

It is Episode 57 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 12 of Music Mondays! This week, Matt and Mike check out the best rock and metal releases from April 19, 2024. The guys recommend awesome new music releases from Ravage, Feuerschwanz, Nocturna, A Neverending John's Dream, Alicate and Praying Mantis. Then, we go into the vault to discuss classic releases from King Diamond and the Eagles. It's more awesome music on Music Mondays. Tune in!

It is Episode 56 of the Nerdcast Empire! This week, we review the most recent WWE premium live event, Backlash, which was held May 4 in Lyon, France. Four championships were on the line. Would the champions retain, or would new champions be crowned? Whose surprise debut shocked the boisterous crowd in France? Matt, Mike and Rachel will review the five-match card. It's our review of Backlash on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 55 of the Nerdcast Empire and it is Anime Thursdays once again! This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will each discuss three of their favorite anime. Each person went beyond some of the shows we regularly discuss to suggest three shows each that you need to check out. It is Anime Thursdays once again on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 54 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 11 of Music Mondays! This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will go through the new music releases of April 12, 2024. The guys check out awesome new music from Attacker, Týr, Belmont, Hikaru Utada (宇多田 ヒカル), Junkyard Drive and About Us. Then, we go into the vault to look at classic releases from Trevor Moore, Jorn and Queen. It's another episode of Music Mondays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 53 of the Nerdcast Empire! This week, we examine some news in the world of professional wrestling. First, we break down AEW's big angle at the end of Wednesday's Dynamite. We discuss what went wrong and how they might salvage it. We also discuss Wednesday's ratings. Then, we'll talk about NXT Spring Breakin from Tuesday night. We discuss the new WWE tag team title belts and the WWE draft. It's a wrestling-themed edition of the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 52 of the Nerdcast Empire and the debut episode of Anime Thursdays! Each Thursday, Matt, Mike and Chris will break down the latest news in the world of anime. We'll talk about the best new shows, some classic old shows, and spotlight some of the best anime music past and present. This week, Mike will discuss his trip to Dayton for Anime Day, hosted by the Sekai Guild, which is a precursor to a potential new anime convention in early 2025. Then, we discuss what shows we're...

It is Episode 51 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 10 of Music Mondays! This week, we take a look at the new rock and metal releases from April 5th. Matt, Mike and Chris will check out awesome new music from Bayside, Greyhawk, Emerald Eye, Paralandra, Hardraw and Symakya. Then, we'll go into the vault and check out the Dumb & Dumber Soundtrack, and classic albums from Iced Earth and Gordon Lightfoot. It's Music Mondays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 50 of the Nerdcast Empire! Thank you to everyone who has listened so far! This week, anime is the topic. We first talk about a group of shows now in limbo after Funimation's website shut down a few weeks ago. This includes some big titles that did not head over to Crunchyroll. Then, we'll each talk about five of our favorite anime themes of all time. This will be a monthly topic on our new Anime Thursdays, which will start this week! It's #50 for the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 49 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 9 of Music Mondays! This week, we're going to review the best rock and metal releases from March 29. Matt, Mike and Chris are going to talk about awesome new music from Rage, Saturday Night Satan, Ivory Tower, Skraeckoedlan, Fatal Fire and Stoned Turtle. Then, we'll go into the vault to discuss classic albums from Pink Floyd, Helloween and Billy Joel. It's Music Mondays again on the Nerdcast Empire! Tune in!

It is Episode 48 of the Nerdcast Empire! This week, we talk about the best of the rest of Wrestlemania weekend outside of the big event. Matt, Mike and Rachel talk about NXT Stand and Deliver, along with a ton of shows from the GCW Collective and Wrestlecon, including Bloodsport and DDT Goes Philadelphia, among others. Plus, we'll talk about AEW's decision to air the All In scuffle between Jack Perry and CM Punk. It's another wrestling edition of the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 47 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 8 of Music Mondays! This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will go through the music releases of March 22 and pick the best albums of the week. We'll hear awesome new music from Snuff, Holler, Artificial Language, Martin Gonzalez, Neon Rider and Oz Hawe Petersson's Rendezvous. Then, we'll go into the vault to check out classic releases from Dethklok, Gamma Ray and Steely Dan. It's another great week on Music Mondays. Tune in!

It is Episode 46 of the Nerdcast Empire! Tonight, we talk about night two of Wrestlemania XL. Matt, Mike, Chris and Rachel discuss one of the best premium live events in WWE history. Could Cody Rhodes finish his story? Would Bayley win the title from Iyo Sky? Who would be the World Heavyweight Champion and U.S. Champion at the end of the night? We'll discuss all six matches from Wrestlemania Sunday. It is night two of Wrestlemania XL on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 45 of the Nerdcast Empire! On the first of three episodes in three days, Matt, Mike, Chris and Rachel review night one of Wrestlemania XL. We discuss the matches from the first night of the two-night spectacle, which took place in Philadelphia in front of more than 70,000 fans. What titles will change hands? Who was impressive on night one? What will be the main event stipulation for night two's main event? We'll find out all the answers on this podcast. We break down night...

It is Episode 44 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 7 of Music Mondays! This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will take a look at the new rock and metal releases from March 15, 2024. They will check out awesome new music from Ironbound, Winterborn, Almo, Grieving, Lipz and Whom Gods Destroy.  Then, they'll head into the vault to check out the Spawn 1997 soundtrack and albums by Marty Friedman and Yes. It's Music Mondays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 43 of the Nerdcast Empire! This is part two of our two-part episode on "fixing" AEW. Last week, we drafted divisions for five championships. This week, Matt, Mike, and Chris will book fictional PPV events to showcase those divisions. We also spun the punishment wheel, which forced us to adjust our events. What happens when one of your champions gets hurt, or when you have to add someone not on the AEW roster to your event at the last minute? It makes for a lot of fun! It is...

It is Episode 42 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 6 of Music Mondays! This week, Matt, Mike and Chris check out the best rock and metal releases from March 8. We'll get awesome new releases from Sonata Arctica, Ecclesia, Vlad in Tears, Skraeckoedlan, Vicinity, Valhalla Awaits, Alterium, The End Machine, and I Am the Intimidator.  Then, we'll go into the vault and look at classic releases from Static-X, Edguy and Creedence Clearwater Revival.  It's Music Mondays on the Nerdcast Empire....

It is Episode 41 of the Nerdcast Empire! Over the next two weeks, we're going to fix All Elite Wrestling. OK, so maybe they don't actually need "fixed." Even though time doesn't allow us to watch AEW every week, we are interested in the company surviving as an alternative to WWE. And they've got a lot of talent, and we're going to spotlight that. We're rebooking AEW, using five title belts and naming a champion and six contenders in each division. This week, Matt, Mike and Chris reveal...

It is Episode 40 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 5 of Music Mondays! This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will check out music releases from March 1st. We will hear some great new music from Bruce Dickinson, Metro Society, Northern Genocide, Tigers on Opium, Marble Ghosts, Crying Steel and Tidstyv. Then, we'll go into the vault and talk about classic releases from Demons & Wizards, Majestica and Chicago. It's our next awesome installment of Music Mondays! Tune in!

It is Episode 39 of the Nerdcast Empire! This week, we start with some sad news as we discuss the passing of legendary Japanese mangaka Akira Toriyama. Matt, Mike and Chris discuss some of his most important works, including Dr. Slump and Dragonball. We also discuss his work on legendary video games including Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger and Blue Dragon. Then, the guys will discuss some of the upcoming anime releases for the Spring 2024 season. We'll talk about some of the shows we'll be...

It is Episode 38 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 4 of Music Mondays! This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will give you their choices for the best new rock and metal releases from Feb. 23, 2024. We hear awesome new music from Blood Opera, Toxikull, TimeLost, Monkey3, Arkado and Lionheart. Then, we go into the vault to talk about classic releases from Alice in Chains, Cradle of Filth and Allen/Lande. It's Music Monday on the Nerdcast Empire! Tune in!