Episodes
Published 08/04/20
That's all folks! As Dani and Ify prepare to say goodbye, they get a few friends to help send them off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 08/04/20
Sabina Graves returns to discuss the history of Pixar Animation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 07/28/20
Dani and Ify discuss the history of Toonami. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 07/21/20
Ify Nwadiwe talks to anime expert and Funimation Host Cheyenne Ewulu about the anime series Death Note. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 07/14/20
Star Wars expert and return guest Riley J. Silverman joins Dani to discuss the known life of Ahsoka Tano. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 07/07/20
Dani Fernandez is joined by Emma Fyfe and Chris Lamb, as they discuss the professional fan art that is dōjinshi. A form of fan-fiction, by young manga makers, these unlicensed mangas continue storylines, deepen, characters, and sex up some favorite ships from popular manga series. Once an underground industry, dōjinshi is now growing into a popular, legal, art and legitimizing creators across Japan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 06/30/20
This week Dani and Ify are joined by Jeff Trammell, Lead Writer of Craig of the Creek and voice of Cannonball, to discuss the history of Cartoon Network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 06/23/20
For Pride, Dani and Ify revisit their conversation on queer culture in gaming. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 06/17/20
Dani and Ify are back to their regular schedule exploring Gundam models throughout the ages with Cody Ziglar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 06/09/20
Mental Health May comes to a close with a deep dive into the science behind Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Footnotes:  What is EDMR? EMDR Methods How EDMR is Being Adapted During the Lock Down Haley Williams on EDMR EDMR for Key Workers in UK EDMR in Grey's Anatomy Brain Spotting Loba from Apex Legends Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Published 05/26/20
Mental Health May continues as Dani and Ify explore Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Footnotes: Mayo Clinic Harvard Medical National Library of Medicine Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 05/19/20
Ify and Dani kick off Mental Health May, with therapist Karen Erlichman. Together, they take a look at the history and therapeutic practice of somatic therapy. Footnotes: Interview with Peter Levine Somatic Therapy Bessel Van Der Kolk Hakomi Method Monica LaSage TED Talk Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 05/12/20
Dani and Ify are joined by actor Erika Ishii as they breakdown Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 05/05/20
Dani and Ify are joined by sports nerd Mark Ellis, as they discuss the Bulls of the 1990s, and the GOAT, Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 04/28/20
We asked all of you to send us your burning questions for Dani and Ify, and you came through! It's a grab bag episode. Get in here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Published 04/21/20
Dani and Ify give their tv, film, and book recommendations for lock down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Published 04/14/20
Dani and Ify are joined by Editor of The Mary Sue, Princess Weekes, to discuss the complex history of DC's Black Canary. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 04/07/20
One again, our daring duo fight for good by staying in their individual caves to talk about one of the greatest to ever wear a cape and cowl. Nerdificent dives into Batman with special return guest, DC All Access' Hector Navarro. Join us, as we take a look at the legacy of Batman in popular culture. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 03/31/20
Week one of the lock down has concluded in LA. Dani and Ify spent the week revisiting the best moments of Marvel's billionaire underdog, Tony Stark. Guest Coy Jandreau walks us through the connection to Walt Disney, Howard Hughes, and Tony's famous facial hair. Join us, as we escape our reality and embrace the nostalgia wave on this week's Nerdificent. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 03/24/20
With the pandemic in full effect and Ify out of town, Dani sits down with show producer, Joelle, to take a trip down memory lane. They revisit the horror movies, cartoons, and musicians who impacted their world view. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 03/18/20
Dani and Ify celebrate their 100th episode with a special 20th anniversary look back at the Scary Movie franchise with guest, Rotten Tomatoes Film Critic, Chauncey K. Robinson. FOOT NOTES: Every Movie Spoofed in the Scary Movie Film Franchise - Adam K. Raymond Ebert's Review of Scary Movie - RogerEbert.com An Oral History of Scary Movie Shirley Li Leaving 'In Living Color' - Alan Carter 'Scary Movie' Opening Weekend Box Office Report - Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, Learn more about your ad-choices...
Published 03/10/20
As Black History Month draws to a close we are celebrating on Nerdificent by covering the first Black Female Superhero in DC Comics, Nubia! Dani and Ify are joined by Wonder Woman fanatic Tamara Brooks to discuss this DC Queen. Enjoy this last installment and look for the next theme right here on Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Tamara on Twitter Wrestling Friends on Twitter Diana's Amazon Sister Nubia Featured Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Published 03/03/20
On this edition of Nerdificent Black History Month continues celebrating another storied creator, Dwayne McDuffie. Profoundly inspired by seeing himself reflected in the media as a hero for the very first time via the Black Panther, young Dwayne grew up to become a pioneer of diversity in both the mainstream comic book and animation industries, encouraging and creating widely inclusive, cultural variety with contemporary, non-stereotypical characters to represent the hero in ALL of us. Dani...
Published 02/25/20
Warning! Electrified episode ahead! This week on Nerdificent Dani and Ify are joined by writer and illustrator Crystal Savage to discuss Milestone's own Static and the TV series Static Shock! From paperback beginnings to the multi-season TV show, learn a little more about this static superhero on this episode of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Crystal on Instagram The 15 Best Episodes of 'Static Shock' Static Shock - A Neglected Gem Learn more about your ad-choices at...
Published 02/18/20