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Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Harry PotterNOP finally tackles one of the largest media franchises of all time, along with it's very controversial author. Of course, we are talking about Harry Potter. Joining me for all things Hogwarts are Thom Brown, Nick Toussaint, and Victoria Montalbano. We travel back to 1997, and discuss the humble beginnings of the Potter franchise. We examine not the just heroic trio of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, but also our favorite adults in the Wizarding World (we're looking at you, Snape.) We discuss why Potter caught on, and all address some harsh criticisms the books have received over the years.
2021-06-301h 23Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Dark SoulsWe gather around the Bonfire and discuss the Darkness that is Dark Souls! Joining me for our discussion of Hallowed and Ashen are T Scott Ross and Mason Kale. This time around, I have special guest Matt Young (Usidore) from the Hello From the Magic Tavern Podcast step in as our Outcast. Matt is an accomplished gamer, but is on the fence about this renowned series of games. Is Dark Souls appropriately hard, or is it unfair? Which game in the series is the best, and which is the worst? How do other Souls-like games compare to the Dark...
2021-05-051h 30Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents PredatorIt's time to GET TO THE CHOPPER as we discuss all things Predator! Joining NOP for this fantastic film series discussion are the minds behind the License to Watch Podcast (Matt McGregor, Colin Shaw, and Harris McCabe.) In Chicago we have the host of Body Counts and Beer Podcast (Mark Rosenthal) along with guest Robert Shumate. Rounding out our discussion is friend Peter Foos....who is definitely the outcast for our chat and has fallen out of love with the creature feature.
We spend time discussing the origins of the first film, and whether the franchise needed...
2021-03-241h 31Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents The MandalorianIt's been a few months since the ending of Season 2, so now it's time for our Mandalorian deep dive! Joining me to discuss all things Star Wars are experts Chris Lloyd, Kitten McCreary, DJ Fink, and Ryan Bond. My outcast for this episode is the wonderful Smyra Rady...a deeply knowledgeable Star Trek fan whom hasn't dabbled much in Star Wars. We spend some time trying to identify what it means to be a Dave Filoni show. Then we examine the various characters and episodes, and whether there might be too much fan service. We discuss Star Wars lore...
2021-02-241h 48Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents The Nintendo DSLate last year, Nintendo decided it was time to pull the plug on it's stalwart gaming handheld...the Nintendo 3DS. Therefore, we decided it was a great time to look back and do a deep dive on all things Nintendo DS and 3DS. Joining me for this retro discussion are Mason Kale, Christian Missonak, Dan Schiffmacher, and Bill Nielson. Mark Soloff returns as our outcast, having never really given the system a proper chance. We discuss the humble origins of the handheld as a "Third Pillar" to Nintendo's then current hardware divisions. We chart the evolution over time, and...
2021-01-271h 29Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents The WitcherWe end 2020 the way it began...with an obsession over the fantasy series, The Witcher. Joining me for all things Geralt are Pete Navis, Jake Ynzunza, Mark Soloff, and Sean Okerberg. We discuss the origins of the hit series, with an examination of the books and how they stack against other major franchises. Then we discuss the games, with great focus on the groundbreaking third entry. Finally, we dovetail into the Netflix show...and Henry Cavill. It's a massive discussion, which seems quite appropriate for this massive world. Enjoy, happy holidays, and we'll see ya in 2021!
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2020-12-171h 28
Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Magic The GatheringAfter a bit of a hiatus, we are back and chatting perhaps one of the nerdiest inventions in a long time...Magic The Gathering. A pastime SO nerdy, it was intended to be played between DnD Sessions. Joining me to discuss all things about this magical card game are T Scott Ross, Pete Navis, and Bill Nielsen (of So Many Bits). We review the history of Magic The Gathering, and it's interactions with DnD. We chat about how the game has changed over the years, and it's growth in popularity. More importantly, we touch on the competitive nature of t...
2020-11-191h 25Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Super Mario 35th AnniversaryThis year marks Super Mario's 35th anniversary, and Christian Missonak, T Scott Ross, Dan Schiffmacher, and myself do a deep dive into the OG gaming mascot that saved an industry and forged a path ahead. We take a look back at the original Super Mario Bros, and discuss whether the plucky plumber mascot was truly needed. We discuss his most influential games, his hardest levels, and his best power ups. We examine his jaunts into other types of gaming, from kart racing to tactical shooters. And eventually, we discuss his future. It's a massive episode, covering a lot of g...
2020-08-041h 25Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Star Wars PrequelsIt's a big discussion on NOP today as we discuss George Lucas's much maligned Star Wars Prequels. For this discussion, we change things up a bit and attempt to discuss what the Prequels do well. And surprisingly enough, Ricky Galore, David Hernandez, Mark Rosenthal, and myself talk for an hour and a half about all things Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Midichlorians. Which movie has the best story? Is Dexter Jettster the best new character? Which lightsaber is the coolest? And what, if anything, would we change about these movies? Some of these questions are quickly answered...others turn into a deep...
2020-06-171h 42Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP DEEP DIVES ON ZELDAWe tackle the entirety of the Legend of Zelda franchise in this deep dive episode! Zelda is a mainstay of the gaming industry, and joining me for the discussion on all things Hyrule are John Loos, Dan Schiffmacher, Jeremy Kanne, and Christian Missonak. We answer the big questions...who's the best character NOT named Link, Ganon, or Zelda? What weapon is the best? (NOT counting the Master Sword) Does the series work better in 2D or 3D? Which dungeons are the best...and which are the worst? And what's our top 5 games in the franchise? We chat all this a...
2020-05-121h 10Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Animal CrossingIn this time of pandemic, we take a break and fly away to a relaxing discussion about all things Animal Crossing. Joining me for this discussion are Christian Missonak and Justin Harner. I serve double duty as both Host and Outcast since I've never played this series before. We chat about Animal Crossing's humble beginnings, and compare it to other "Living Life" games like the Sims, Harvest Moon, and Rune Factory. Which game in the series is the best? What was so special about the 3DS entry, New Leaf? If someone hasn't every play Animal Crossing before...where should...
2020-04-011h 04Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Clone Wars and RebelsWe tackle not one but two major Star Wars shows in this great episode....Clone Wars and Rebels. Joining me for this deep television dive are Pete Navis, Ryan Bond, and Patrick Sweetman. We discuss the evolution of both shows, and how they compare and contrast with each other. We talk Dave Filoni and what makes a show of his distinct. Is Ahsoka the best character, or are we more interested in Ezra and Kanan? Are we excited for the upcoming return of Clone Wars, or is The Mandalorian more our cup of tea? We even touch on Star W...
2020-03-181h 15Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Breath of the WildIt's a massive episode today as we finally tackle the latest, and perhaps greatest Zelda game of them all...Breath of the Wild. All hands are on deck as T Scott Ross, Christian Missonak, Matt Young, Gavin Donnellan, Jeremy Kanne, Bill Nielsen, and John Loos join me in this discussion. We look at the merits and flaws of Nintendo's latest Zelda game. We chat characters, favorite shrines, best moments, favorite monsters, best music....SO much to unpack! Did the game live up to expectations? Is there anything that needs to be fixed? And where does Nintendo go next? We cha...
2020-02-041h 33Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Rise of SkywalkerNow that a few weeks have passed, its time for NOP to discuss our thoughts and feelings and finally examine the final chapter of the Star Wars Saga...Episode IX, The Rise of Skywalker. Joining me for this big, beautiful, messy discussion are Jake Ynzunza, DJ Fink, and Crispy (Chris Lloyd.) What's starts as a review of the film, however, easily spins out into a bigger discussion about the state of Star Wars and its' fans, the future of the series, and the biggest mistakes and successes. We chat about Disney + and the potential of that service for the p...
2020-01-071h 35Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Star Trek DiscoveryOn this episode of NOP, we chat about the most recent addition to the Star Trek TV Universe...Star Trek Discovery. My experts this time around are Ryan Bond and Dylan Schaefer, whom are joined by outcasts Dominic Cianciolo and myself! We chat about the rights and wrongs of this newest version of Star Trek...and whether or not it carries on Gene Roddenberry's legacy. We talk about Star Trek conventions...and whether Trek itself is slowly dying. We discuss where should the series go....and what changes we would love to see in Discovery itself. We chat Vulcuns...
2019-12-121h 17Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Good OmensWe finally tackle the collaborative effort of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman...Good Omens. My guests this time include Byron Hatfield, Rob Shumate, Zach Muhn, and Peter Foos. We have two outcasts for this discussion....myself (whom has never read the book) and Pete Navis....whom doesn't think very highly of it. Needless to say, our discussion turns into passionate defensive of the novel and its writers as we dissect this benchmark book. We discuss which parts of the story best represent each writer....and what makes the story stand the test of time. We chat about what was g...
2019-11-111h 21Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Final Fantasy IXFinal Fantasy VIII just got a recent remaster, and next year we get the glorious looking Final Fantasy VII Remake...so we decided it was a great time to chat about Final Fantasy IX! My RPG lovers this time around are Gavin Donnellan, Andrew Babcock, John Loos, Jeremy Kanne, and T Scott Ross. The last entry in the original Playstation trilogy, Final Fantasy IX was heralded as a "return to form" for the famous franchise. But is the game really as good as we remember? Does it hold up, or are one of it's older siblings a better game...
2019-09-181h 26Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Skyward SwordIt's always a lengthy discussion when chatting about The Legend of Zelda, and on today's episode we discuss Skyward Sword. My guests this time around include Dan Schiffmacher, Christian Missonak, and Jeremy Kanne. Seen as the game that both proved the use of the Wiimote, and also served as the Wii's swan song, we take a deep dive into this most divisive of Zelda games. Does Skyward Sword hold up in a post Breath of the Wild world? Where does the game succeed, and where does it fall short? Was the exploration of old cast aside in exchange for...
2019-07-291h 31Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents Game of ThronesWinter has come and gone, and the war for the Iron Throne has ended...so it's time to discuss the massive show that captured TV for a generation...Game of Thrones. My experts (and outcasts) for this one are Kitten McCreery, Thom Brown, John Loos, Danielle Lebens, and Andrew Babcock. We discuss the final season of the show, and where everything landed. We discuss character turns, character deaths, dragon deaths, and production schedules. Then we take a step back, and look at both the show and the books and how George RR Martin potentially changed the game (pun intended...
2019-06-191h 31Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Presents The MCUIt's a massive discussion today on NOP as we chat about the state of the recently finished Infinity Saga and where the MCU goes from here. Joining me for this huge discussion are Chris Lloyd, DJ Fink, Ricky Galore, Rob Shumate, and Briggs Hatton. We look back at the original Iron Man, and try to determine what critical decision led to the success of this shared multi-verse. We look at the highs and the lows of the 22 movie Infinity Saga. We chat about problematic casting choices, and which films soared and which films sunk. And then we talk about...
2019-05-291h 12Nerd OutCast PodcastNOP Chats FalloutNerd Outcast is back, and we are chatting about the video game series Fallout! Joining me for the post-apocalyptic discussion are Sean Okerberg, Zach Muhn, Peter Foos, and Andrew Babcock. Since I've never played this series, I happily step in as outcast. We discuss the history of the series, and what sets it apart from other major RPGs. We dive into the specific games, and try to glean which one is the best (its either Fallout 3 or New Vegas...we can't decide.) Then we chat about the missteps of Fallout 76, and where the games should go from here. It's...
2019-05-0100 minNerd OutCast PodcastNOP Chats with The MEGASWelcome back! Its been a few months since our host moved across the country, and we return with a fun episode. We previously had a discussion on our show about the Mega Man rock group, The Megas. After our episode, the band reached out and now we have them on mic with us! Sitting down with myself and Jeremy Kanne are Josh and Eric from the Megas! We chat about how they create their music, which songs are their favorite, and which were the hardest to create. We discuss the challenges they faced adapting chip tune music, and whether...
2019-03-2000 minNerd OutCast PodcastNOP Chats Smash Bros UltimateIts the final podcast of 2018! Christmas is just around the corner, and a new Smash Bros game has been released! We bring Nintendo Nerds together across the biggest cities in the US...Los Angeles and Chicago and New York...to discuss the game. This all star panel includes Scott Ross, Thom Brown, Jeremy Kanne, Gavin Donnellan, Christian Missonak, and Dan Schiffmacher. From East Coast to West Coast, we chat about the history of the Smash Bros franchise and how its changed along the way. We chat about our first experiences with Smash 64, to the Melee competitive scene, and the...
2018-12-1800 minNerd OutCast PodcastNOP 100th EpisodeA while back, we surpassed our 100th episode and totally FORGOT TO CELEBRATE. So now, host Chris Bashen finally reconciles that problem. What happens when you get 17 nerds on 9 different mics across 3 stations with a TON of alcohol? A menagerie of ponderous nerd thoughts. We chat about so much: which Ninja turtle can die, which Bond is the best Bond, and who is the better leader...Adama or Picard? We discuss our favorite video game heroes, the best Miyazaki films, and finally figure out if the Star Wars prequels did anything right. There's a lot to unpack in this s...
2018-11-2800 minNerd OutCast PodcastNOP Stories Presents The MegasNOP Host Chris Bashen recently relocated from Chicago to Los Angeles...but before leaving, he recorded a series of nerdy topics with some of his best guests and friends......
Jeremy Kanne joins me on the mic to chat about the video game rock group, The Megas! The Megas create rock albums based on the Capcom series Mega Man. We chat about the history of the band, and how their sound has changed over the years. We compare them to other game music artists, like The Black Mages and The Protomen. Does the music hold up outside of t...
2018-11-0900 min
Nerdizismus - der Podcast für Nerds und CosplayerZu Gast bei Blue Milk Blues - Star Wars 8 Trailer | Nerdizismus SpecialDie Nerdizisten gehen mal wieder fremd. Dieses mal geht sozusagen "Back-to-the-Roots". Den mit dem Thema Star Wars haben wir Nerds auch einmal begonnen. Nerdizist Chris besucht den Star Wars Podcast Blue Milk Blues und plaudert mit dem Macher Tobi über den neuen Trailer zu Star Wars "the Last Jedi". Wie immer übernimmen die Nerds schnell das Kommando, schweifen ab und bashen die Pre....Nein, dieses mal kommt das nicht vor :)
Viel Spaß beim Hören und schaut doch mal bei diesem sympathischen Podcast vorbei.
2017-10-131h 38
Body Counts And BeerEpisode 34 - True Lies (1994)(with Chris Bashen)What happens when one of the biggest filmmakers ever remakes a French goof 'em up with the star of Pumping Iron? Yes, we're finally discussing TRUE LIES, the 1994 James Cameron action comedy that gave us the one tolerable Tom Arnold performance of the 90s!
Joining us in the "studio" this week is special guest Chris Bashen (of the Nerd Outcast Podcast and web series The Studio fame!) and we pull out all the stops making him feel welcome. We also spend some time talking about True Lies! We got a little bit of everything this time around: Jon invents a...
2017-06-211h 31
Body Counts And BeerMINISODE 28 - Favorite Movie Spies (with Chris Bashen)This week, we're joined by special guest Chris Bashen of The Nerd Outcast Podcast to discuss the seedy underbelly of our FAVORITE MOVIE SPIES! Surprisingly enough, nobody chose Robert Redford OR Brad Pitt from Spy Game. What kind of world are we living in!?
Listen as we cover all the pertinent espionage bases, while somehow skipping over most of the pertinent espionage bases! We speculate on Elton John's role in The Kingsman sequel, Jon chooses a spy from a movie he dislikes, we once again invoke the pleasure and pain of the Cenobites, Patrick and Chris make a date to...
2017-06-1320 min
AlcohollywoodALCOHOLLYWOOD PRESENTS: Indiana Jones and the Monkey King (Part 3)At long last, Alcohollywood presents a project years in the making: Indiana Jones and the Monkey King! Chris Columbus’ unproduced 1985 screenplay comes to life in this full-cast radio drama with sound effects, original music, and voicework from your favorite Alcohollywood guests! In Part 3, Indy (Nick Freed) commiserates with Marcus Brody (Chris Bashen) about his potential next mission, and all the sidekicks he's lost along the way. Wait...lost? Like, Sallah and everybody? Geez, that's a gut punch. Take a listen and enjoy! Full Cast and Credits at http://www.alcohollywood.com
2017-01-1800 minAlcohollywoodThe Rock (1996) w/Nerd Outcast PodcastWhile we continue to get our full-length radio drama production of Indiana Jones and the Monkey King up (listen to the trailer here!) for the 200th episode, we continue on to 201 with Michael Bay's 1996 explosion-fest The Rock! Featuring Michael Bay's signature excess and kineticism before many people got sick of it, The Rock stars Sean Connery and Nic Cage as an unlikely duo who need to stop a crazed former general (Ed Harris) from gassing San Francisco after holing himself up in the prison island of Alcatraz. Chris Bashen of Nerd Outcast Podcast joins us to ask the hard questio...
2015-08-0600 min
Muffed MoviesEpisode 34: Video James w/ Nerd Outcast PodcastDottore interviews Chris Bashen (Nerd Outcast Podcast) about the intricacies of video games. Where did they come from? Why do we play them? And are they simply waking dreams, pyrric victories, if you will?
Also - falsetto singing! Rock smashing! And an uncharacteristically voyeuristic Podchamber!
This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity.
2015-03-1549 minMuffed MoviesEpisode 22: Only the Clonely w/ The Nerd Outcast PodcastChris Bashen, host of the Nerd Outcast Podcast, stops by the podchamber to dish about cloning and actor-y stuff. What will Dottore do with Chris' stolen hair? How is Dottore like a sexy encyclopedia? And why hasn't wingman Mark left the Airbase? Find out now! Forever!
2014-01-2742 min