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Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastIs Pokemon Go Dead?Is it hard to believe that Pokemon Go has been going on for almost a decade now? While the mobile game still has plenty of active users, it may not have much left in the idea department. Which makes us ask the question; is Pokemon Go Dead? Welcome to season 4 episode 136 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, our hosts revisit Pokemon Go and discuss the changes that have happened since the game's introduction in 2016. While some have helped gameplay we think somethings are pointing toward Niantic's flagship showing signs of sinking.
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2024-08-1438 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastMan vs FoodIn 2008 the Travel Channel gave us a gladiator that dared to take on anything you could put on a plate or in a glass. It didn't matter if it was spicy, cold, or the size of a small country, one man took on it all. Welcome to season four, episode 135 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, our hosts discuss the popular Travel Channel show, Man vs Food! We are sticking to the Adam Richmond years and enjoying every minute of it! Download this episode to relive Adam's quest to conquer America's eating challenges!
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2024-07-3133 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe League of Extraordinary GentlemenWhat do you get when you combine a handful of Victorian age literary characters with MCU Infinity Saga energy? You get the topic of this episode! Welcome to Season Four, Episode 134 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Join our hosts Mark and Joe as they discuss the 2003 film The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen! Most slept on this movie, but is history being too harsh on Sean Connery and the gang? Download this episode to find out what we think!
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2024-07-1738 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Death of E3In the 1990's and early 2000's social media wasn't much, so if you wanted a product to reach its intended audience, it took a little more doing than it does now. One approach was to have a massive convention and only invite advertisers or established people to it. That way you know your product would get picked up and distributed by someone who knew what they were doing...pretty silly isn't it? Welcome to season 4 episode 133 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode our hosts discuss the rise and fall of one of these biggest video game...
2024-06-2633 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastX-Men '97Sometimes things just come back around. Baggy clothes, mullets, mutants; thankfully in this episode we are talking about the third! Welcome to Season four episode 132 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Be sure to download this episode about Disney +'s nostalgia blast, X-Men '97!
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2024-05-2248 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastFallout Season OneWhat is this? We are reviewing something that isn't from the late 20th Century? Have we lost our minds? Nah, we just got really excited about the new Fallout series on Amazon. Be sure to download today's episode to hear a mostly spoiler-free review of Fallout Season One!
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2024-05-0841 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastGhostbusters: All Movies RankedThought up in the early 1980's and reworked while locked in a bomb shelter, Ghostbusters became a household name for comedy and special effects. Since 1984, the franchise has expanded to five movies, two cartoons, and a handful of video games. Today, our hosts rank the five movies from worst to best and discuss if this franchise is ready for the grave or if bustin' still makes them feel good.
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2024-04-2349 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastSeason Three FinaleThat's a wrap on season three everyone! Thank you so much to all of our special guests, friends, subscribers, and listeners for helping us make another great season! Download this episode to hear our hosts discuss some of their favorite parts from season three and we'll see you all again in season four!
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Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"
Closing Track: "Future is Now"
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2023-12-2051 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastNoah Falstein Interview: Revisiting Video Games, VR, and the FutureWelcome to Season 3, Episode 129 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity!
On this episode the Dissectors welcome back Noah Falstein! You might remember Noah from last season, as he returns to catch us up on all that has happened since last year! Be sure to download this episode to hear about his work with VR, which of his games he would like to see get a sequel, and what direction he thinks video games are steering toward!
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Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"
Closing Track: "Future is Now"
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2023-12-1350 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastKitchen Nightmares (2007): TV ReviewGordan Ramsay is a household name these days because in 2007 he came bursting onto our TV's swearing his way through some of the most disgusting kitchens we had ever seen.
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 128 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, Mark and Joe revisit Gordan Ramsay's first run of Kitchen Nightmare! From rotting food to rotten restaurateurs, Gordan Ramsay set out to fix America one hellish kitchen at a time. However, was it all a fool's errand? Download this episode to find out what we think!
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2023-12-0753 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastPaper Mario (2000): Retro Video Game ReviewWelcome to season three, episode 127 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! This episode is another retro review and this time we revisit the N64 classic, Paper Mario! Our hosts are once again joined by friend of the podcast, and brother to Mark, Nate! Download this episode to relive some simple RPG goodness, find out the proper use of the term "body pillow", and get up-to-date on the current used video game market!
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Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"
Closing Track: "Future is Now"
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2023-11-2948 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastResident Evil (2002): Movie Review feat. The Daily DadVideo games becoming movies will likely always have a rotten stigma to them, but when one of them gets five sequels it must have done something right... right?
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 126 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity!
On this episode our hosts are joined by the Daily Dad himself, Nick! By their powers combined they recall 2002's cinematic attempt at Resident Evil!
Join us for a fantastic conversation and download this episode today!
Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org
Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"
Closing Track: "Future is Now"
2023-11-221h 00Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastJason Paige Interview: (Pokemon Theme Singer, Actor, Producer)Welcome to Season 3, Episode 125 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity!
You have likely heard the work of this episode's guest several times before. His songs have come into our homes during the Super Bowl and a beloved anime... and much more.
The Dissectors get to have a special interview with Jason Paige!
His body of work also includes commercials for Mountain Dew, Coca Cola, Subway, and Pepto Bismol. Hear about stories from his performances on stage with Aerosmith, Michael Jackson, and Steve Aoki!
Be sure to download today's episode to hear...
2023-11-1538 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastTo Catch a Predator (2004-2008): TV ReviewReality TV believe it or not has evolved somewhat over the years.
From social group experiments, to competition; reality TV eventually created the subgenre... hidden camera TV.
Often it was a joke or prank being carried out on an individual who would be able to laugh at themselves upon reveal. One show however, was no laughing matter for individuals who ended up being face to face with a network television anchor.
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 124 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, our hosts discuss the hidden camera segment turned show...
2023-11-0842 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastGhostbusters The Video Game 2009Welcome to season three, episode 123 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! If you know anything about this podcast, you know that bustin' makes us feel good!...In a spiritual sense of course...with your minds out of the gutter, come join us as we do a retro review of Ghostbusters The Videogame 2009! While the previous attempts at making a Ghostbusters videogame fell short, Terminal Reality's game brought back the original cast to voice the game, expanded on the lore with a well developed story, and gave us a bangin' multiplayer to boot! Download this episode to hear more about...
2023-11-0153 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastDawn of the Dead (2004): Movie ReviewWe live in a cinematic era of sequels and reboots and Hollywood seems to be too afraid to step out of the comfort zone of their successful properties.
Meanwhile audiences and critics alike are starting to get pretty tired of it, but what if there was a time when a reboot was good?
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 122 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, hosts Mark and Joe discuss the 2004 reboot of Dawn of the Dead! While this remake may not have the same social commentary of the original, we think this is...
2023-10-2556 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastNoah Watts Conversation: The Last CrusadeWelcome to Season 3, Episode 121 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity!
We are absolutely honored to have the incredibly talented actor, musician, and season two guest Noah Watts back on the podcast!
Noah is known for his role in Assassin's Creed 3 as Ratonhnhaké:ton (Connor) Kenway as well as for his musical work with Nickels & Bones and his solo work; but today he stops by the podcast to talk about Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade!
Be sure to download this episode to hear how this movie impacted us and what we think keeps e...
2023-10-1855 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)The concept may have been a hard sell but now the property is hard to keep down!
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 120 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, our hosts welcome back long time friend of the podcast Doug Eberle!
Together they look back on the original 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series! Come back with the Dissectors as they recall some of our favorite episodes, obscure characters, and the series eventual journey into the red sky...
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Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"
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2023-10-1146 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastRocket League (2015): Retro ReviewWelcome to Season 3, Episode 119 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity!
Today, Mark and Joe do a retro review of the 2015 game Rocket League! This game continues to keep players in front of screens today with over 91 million active players!
Download this episode to hear about what keeps people coming back to rocket powered cars playing soccer!
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Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"
Closing Track: "Future is Now"
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2023-10-0450 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastGodzilla (1998): Movie ReviewJapan's influence on global pop culture is staggering. In the recent decade, anime has found its way to TV's everywhere and has been embraced globally.
Unfortunately in the recent past, many questionable anime dubs tried to "localize" content. It didn't only begin there however, as bad live action dubs humorously added voiceover despite its actors mouths not even moving.
Between these two timeframes however, one film tried it's own thing in 1998.
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 119 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Mark and Joe break down Colombia Tristar's attempt to completely overhaul and...
2023-09-271h 01Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastAdrian Hough Interview (X-Men, Assassin's Creed III)Welcome to Season 3 Episode 117 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, our hosts get to have a chat with actor Adrian Hough!
Adrian's impressive acting career includes being part of many iconic properties! You may remember him for his roles in Assassin's Creed III (Haytham Kenway), X-Men: The Animated Series (Nightcrawler), Home Before Dark (Jack Fife), and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Farmer Putnam)!
Be sure to download today's episode to hear how Adrian honed his many accents over the years as well as his passion for preserving the last 1% of British Colombia's...
2023-09-201h 03Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Big Bang Theory (2007-2019): TV ReviewWhile nerd culture is synonymous with pop culture these days, that certainly wasn't always the case. Some beloved series chose to show the grittier and harsher side of growing up nerdy while a vast majority of movies in the 80's depicted nerds as either lovable oddities or perverse computer junkies.
Nearly a decade into the new millennium, a sitcom helped transition the perception of nerds into an area of acceptance not seen before.
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 116 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, Mark and Joe discuss Chuck Lorre's wildly popular series "...
2023-09-1359 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastLittle Big Planet (2008): Retro ReviewSome games make us push ourselves until we want to throw our controllers. Others pit us against each other in PvP combat to see which of our friends is superior.
Then there is a third category of video game that brings everyone together to have a good time, laugh, and forget about everything else.
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 115 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode we welcome back Season 1 host Chelsea as we rate and reminisce about Little Big Planet!
This PS3 title was full of good times and whimsy, but...
2023-09-0650 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastTransformers (2007): Movie ReviewIn 2007 millennials got a chance to see something they hadn't seen before. While comic book superheroes had come off the page and onto the big screen in the world of live action movies, the same couldn't really be said for our beloved Saturday morning cartoons.
That is... until one explosive director attempted to prove he was more than meets the eye.
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 114 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, our hosts Mark and Joe welcome back friend of the podcast Chris to talk about Michael Bay's first crack at Transformers...
2023-08-301h 07Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastSamantha Ferris Interview (Supernatural, New Tales from the Borderlands)Fighting demons, taking down mechs, and solving crime through forensic science is all second nature for today's guest!
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 113 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, our hosts are joined by actor Samantha Ferris! She is known for her roles in Supernatural, Gundam Wing, and the New Tales from the Borderlands!
Be sure to download this episode to here more about her incredible career, and some fascinating stories along the way!
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2023-08-231h 08Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastGame of Thrones (2011-2019): TV ReviewFew if any TV series can boast the effect they had on pop culture like Game of Thornes. It had warm protagonists, villains we loved to hate, and not a single character we were comfortable getting too attached to.
After eight seasons we stopped talking about it virtually over night.
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 112 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Download today's episode to hear more about this landmark series from Mark and Joe!
So, Joe makes quite a few mistakes with character names. Bare with him...
Peter Dinklage Theme
2023-08-1659 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastBorderlands 2 (2012): Video Game Retro Review2012 was a monster of a year for video games, and today Mark and Joe do a retro review of one that outshined the original!
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 111 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, Borderlands 2 is put through the wringer to see if this classic holds up to the test of time! Be sure to download today's episode and let us know if you thought this sequel surpassed the original!
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2023-08-0948 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastHarold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004): Movie ReviewIn 2004 few coming of age movies dared to be different or try new things.
They were often filled with stereotypes, forced emotional moments, and the "transformation" of a beautiful, misunderstood person wearing glasses into a beautiful person without glasses. There is one movie that made us look at what we should do with our lives after college, analyze racial issues, and the importance of putting yourself out there.
All while on the way to get something to eat.
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 110 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today, Mark and Joe break...
2023-08-0254 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastMitchell Whitfield Interview (Friends, TMNT, Transformers)Welcome to Season 3, Episode 109 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity!
Today our hosts chat with actor and fellow gamer Mitchell Whitfield! Mitchell's talents extend to the stage, screen, and voice acting!
You probably know him for his appearances in My Cousin Vinny, "Friends" as Rachel's fiance Barry, or lending his voice to Donatello in the 2007 movie TMNT! Be sure to download today's episode to hear more about his career, love for tabletop gaming, and to find out if his Seaman is still alive.
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2023-07-261h 12Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastHow I Met Your Mother (2005-2014) TV ReviewLet's face it, while we generally love our parents there are plenty of things we don't need to know about them...
...especially if those things take nine years to explain.
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 108 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today Mark and Joe discuss the early 2000's hit sitcom "How I Met Your Mother!"
From it's unforgettable characters to all the ridiculous situations they found themselves in, this show had it all! Be sure to download today's episode to hear more about Ted, Marshall, Lilly, Barney, and Robin and how they changed...
2023-07-191h 04Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastFar Cry 3: Video Game Retro ReviewFar Cry 3 was a significant improvement over its predecessors. Offering an even richer and more expansive world to explore like previous entries, but trailblazing down a path still followed by the series today.
Welcome to season three episode 107 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today's retro review looks back on a very well received game for its time. Critics and fans alike raved over game that would earn Ubisoft a Game of the Year award.
However, if you picked up today, would it still hold up? Download today and listen to what our hosts have...
2023-07-1257 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastV for Vendetta (2005): Movie ReviewWhat is a revolution without a good symbol?
A figure that can be used by its people to rally around and draw strength from that may or may not be a good source of alliteration.
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 106 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today, our hosts Mark and Joe dissect the 2005 film V for Vendetta! The DC/Vertigo movie that created a lasting impact on pop culture and whose protagonist has become synonymous with modern revolution. Be sure to download today's episode to hear how this movie left its mark on society!
2023-07-051h 05Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastErik Todd Dellums Interview (Fallout 3, The Dragon Prince, The Old Republic)Welcome to Season 3 Episode 105 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode we welcome Erik Todd Dellums to the podcast!
Erik extensive experience as an actor stretches over several decades, evolving from TV to Film, and eventually across major video game properties. You might recognize him as Arcann in Star Wars: The Old Republic, Koh the Face Stealer in Avatar the Last Air Bender, and as Three Dog in Fallout!
Join the Dissectors as they explore his creative process, and his critically acclaimed performance as Aaravos on The Dragon Prince!
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2023-06-2856 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastDirty Jobs (2003): TV ReviewIn 2003, most of us didn't know what goes into the jobs that keep the world running... admittedly, most of us didn't want to know.
However, one man dared to do those jobs; ALL of those jobs, and he brought every single, dirty one onto our TV's each week.
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 104 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! This week Mark and Joe discuss Mike Rowe and his hit reality TV series "Dirty Jobs!" Come with us as we relive some of Mike's dusty, muddy, filthy, and often poop-filled jobs! You might be surprised to...
2023-06-2156 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastGrand Theft Auto 3 (2001): Retro Review2001 was quite the year for video games. The big three (Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox) were pushing out hits for their console exclusive titles like Super Smash Bros. Melee, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, and Halo: Combat Evolved.
However, one game would outsell them all and keep us all playing for hours upon hours, thanks in part to its glorious radio. Welcome to Season 3 Episode 103 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today the Dissectors review Grand Theft Auto 3! Long before the PS4/PS5 remaster this game had us running jobs for mafia members, getting full health with...
2023-06-1457 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastStar Trek Generations (1994): Movie ReviewMaking the jump from TV to the big screen can be met with challenges, even if it you've done it six times before.
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 102 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today Mark and Joe talk about the the starship Enterprise's seventh go at a feature film; Star Trek Generations!
A film that was widely disliked by its 1994 audience, but are its narratives on passing the torch and one's mortality worth another watch nearly 30 years later? Download today's episode to hear what our hosts think and make the decision on that second chance...
2023-06-0758 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastSean Callahan Interview (Rocket Jockey, The Oregon Trail)Welcome to Season 3 Episode 101 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this week's episode our hosts sit down and speak with Programmer, Designer, and Engineer... SEAN CALLAHAN!
Callahan has experience creating games for MECC, Rocket Science Games, and Microsoft! Most notably you'll recognize his work on iconic games such as The Oregon Trail and Rocket Jockey!
He even lent a hand in creating one of Joe's favorite pieces of outdated tech... the Zune! Be sure to download today's episode to find out more about Sean and his fascinating career!
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2023-05-311h 07Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Games That Made Us: 2nd Edition (100th Episode)Joe and Mark live several hours away from each other. For years, this meant sharing conversations over the phone, discussing movies, TV, video games, and anything pop culture wanted to throw at them.
That idea became a podcast, the conversations expanded to friends, celebrities, and digital creators.
100 episodes later, the Dissectors are joined by former host Chelsea Yonke, Seinfeld Soupposting creator Doug Eberle, and Mark's older brother Nate Behncke to talk THE GAMES THAT MADE US.
A throwback from season 1, this topic is a combination of nostalgia, personal stories, and celebrating classic video...
2023-05-241h 17Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastGuyver: The BioBoosted Armor (2005) TV ReviewAn anime that has managed to stay under the radar in the West finds its way to a Digital Dissection!
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 99 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Download today's episode to learn more about Guyver: The BioBoosted Armor; a 2005 attempt to bring the successful manga to the small screen!
This series has a little bit of everything; monsters, an evil shadow organization, awkward teen romance, and one really badass suit of armor! We hope you enjoy this season's anime choice, as Joe relives a classic and Mark tries to... as well!
2023-05-1753 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastSuper Mario RPG: Retro Video Game ReviewWhen you've been a plumber, an artist, a driving instructor, a typing teacher, pro carter, and a doctor; you begin to wonder what's next for yourself?
You gather your best friends, and you build yourself an RPG.
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 98 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today's retro review is the love child of Square and Nintendo joining forces to make one of the greatest RPGs in the waning days of the Super Nintendo.
How does it stack up against the Dissectors all-time reviews? Download today and find out!
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2023-05-101h 00Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Punisher (2004): Movie ReviewWhile Marvel has become synonymous with higher quality superhero cinema since 2008, the years leading up to the MCU had mixed results.
Some gave us typical leather clad heroes thwarting extremist villains and others had performances so memorable they would be reprised in the modern movies...THIS was not one of those films.
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 97 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this week's podcast our hosts Mark and Joe discuss Marvel's 2004 movie starring Thomas Jane, John Travolta, and Rebecca Romijn; The Punisher!
A film that polarized critics and audiences alike with...
2023-05-0355 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastJoseph Mallozzi Interview (Stargate SG-1, Atlantis, Universe)Welcome to Season 3 Episode 96 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today hosts Joe, Mark, and returning guest host Chris get to sit down with writer and experienced pug blogger, Baron Destructo himself... Joseph Mallozzi!
Join us today to hear about Mallozzi's experience getting started, the kinds of stories he likes to tell, his favorite and not so favorite characters to write, as well as his interactions working with some of our beloved sci-fi actors and actresses!
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2023-04-2657 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastUnsolved Mysteries: Retro TV ReviewBefore the True Crime genre swept the world it existed as a half hour of our lives each week on the network of our choice.
Before we had COPS and America's Most Wanted giving us either real footage of law enforcement in the streets or updates on the worst of society, the soothing yet chilling voice of Robert Stack came on our television.
It was then followed by some of the creepiest music you've ever heard.
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 95 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, Mark and Joe discuss...
2023-04-1957 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastSouth Park: The Stick of Truth (2014) Retro ReviewDeep in the lands of Zaron, the humans of Kupa Keep struggle to stay alive as they are attacked by the wicked Drow Elves of Larnion.
They seek the humanity's most treasured relic: The Stick of Truth.
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 94 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today, Mark and Joe are joined by good friend of the podcast Doug Eberle, to review the modern classic RPG South Park: The Stick of Truth!
Is this perhaps the finest example of South Park video games? How will it stack up against our three reviewers...
2023-04-121h 08Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastNational Treasure (2004): Movie ReviewAs the weather begins to warm and magical feeling of spring is in the air, we all hope that someone special will pull us in close and say those seven little words we all want to hear..."I'm gonna steal the Declaration of Independence."
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 93 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Our hosts are excited to once again bring Nic Cage back into the fold as they discuss the 2004 hit National Treasure! From templars to the Trinity Church, join us as we rediscover everything we loved about this movie starring Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha...
2023-04-0550 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastSeason Two FinaleWell, this is it everyone. This is the end...of season two! Mark and Joe take a look back at this season's special guests by talking about some of our favorite discussions with them as well as a few things that didn't make it to the final episodes. Our hosts also talk about what it was like adding reviews to this season, some of their favorite (non guest) episodes, and what it was like making the Pop Culture Legends mini-series. Thank you all so much for continuing to support our podcast and we'll see you all again in season...
2023-01-041h 15Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Mummy: Curse of King Tut's Tomb (Pop Culture Legends)Myths have to come from somewhere right?
Welcome to POP CULTURE LEGENDS, a Digital Dissection Mini-series. In our final Pop Culture episode of 2022, the Dissectors head to ancient Egypt to find out where pop culture and history collide.
The curse of King Tut's tomb began in 1922, after the discovery of the 18th dynasty Pharaoh by Howard Carter.
The body count would begin to pile up from there.
Do you believe in the curse?
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"Pop Culture Legends"
Written and Performed by Chris Lott
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2022-12-3011 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastMythbusters (2003-2018)In 2003 Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman entered our homes once each week to help us sort myth from reality.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 92 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! On today's episode, Mark and Joe discuss the monumental show Mythbusters!
The show's original run had nearly 300 episodes where five hosts tested everything the internet could throw at them!
From giant balls of Lego to duct tape trebuchets to death by bamboo, they taught us the science behind just about everything! What was your favorite myth or episode? Let us know in the comments!
2022-12-2857 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Prestige (2006): Movie ReviewChristopher Nolan's body of work speaks for itself -- and from Batman to Interstellar he has captivated audiences across the globe.
In 2006, Nolan wowed movie goers with a Victorian tale of two competing illusionists in a way that is still memorable to this day.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 91 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today, Joe and Mark discuss the magic of The Prestige! This film has possibly more foreshadowing and depth than you can take in with just one viewing; so be sure to listen to today's episode before you watch this modern classic...
2022-12-211h 00Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastNational Treasure: Fact or Fiction? (Pop Culture Legends)The 2004 hit National Treasure starring Nicholas Cage and Diane Kruger helped to inspire a sense of adventure and a love of history in its viewers.
Using prominent figures in United States history, as well as global fraternal organizations that date back several hundred years, National Treasure made a very convince piece fiction... but is there a chance this mystery was more than just a movie?
Welcome to Pop Culture Legends, a Digital Dissection mini series! Join us today as we dive into the the very real people, organizations, and artifacts that helped make this movie...
2022-12-1614 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastLegend of Zelda A Link to the Past (1992): Retro ReviewIn 1992 The Legend of Zelda was still a relatively young franchise with just two games under its belt. We had previously traversed the fallen kingdom of Hyrule from a birds-eye-view and then returned to a well sold but poorly received side scroller.
However, as the old idiom would have it, it turned out the third time really was the charm.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 90 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today, Mark and Joe give us the last retro review of season two with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past! Lace up...
2022-12-141h 07Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastDominic Armato Interview: Actor (Return to Monkey Island, Lucy Dreaming)Welcome to Season 2 Episode 89 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast!
Today Mark, Joe, and Nate are joined by voice actor and food critic Dominic Armato! Join us as Dominic discusses how he got into voice acting and food journalism; as well as how to find the best authentic Chinese food in town.
Stick around for the ups and downs of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and his experiences on the beloved Monkey Island video game series!
Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org
Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"
Closing Track: "Future is N...
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Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastJason David Frank Tribute: Green with Evil SagaThere are no clever openings this episode. Truth be told, it has been a difficult week after the passing of Jason David Frank and we wanted to make this episode in honor of how he came into our lives. This week Mark and Joe discuss the afternoon epic "Green with Evil." While we recall the greatness that came into our living rooms for five straight days in 1993, we also wanted to take the time to pay our respects to Jason David Frank. We do this at the start of the episode and even have a video we made that...
2022-11-301h 21Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Mummy (1999): Movie ReviewOur modern era of cinema seems to be plagued with reboots and sequels. While many complain that the lack of new ideas is killing Hollywood, and they aren't entirely wrong, we argue that this rebooted gem from 1999 goes against that grain.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 87 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today, Mark and Joe discuss the swashbuckling success "The Mummy" starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz! Come with us as we relive the action, comedy, and, at times, questionable CGI of one of our favorites!
Does the Stephen Sommers blockbuster stand up 23 years later?
2022-11-231h 14Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastGoldeneye 007 (1997): Retro ReviewWelcome to Season 2 Episode 86 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast, where it's time for another retro review!
Today Mark and Joe journey back to 1997 to review a movie tie-in that was released two years after the movie premiered. It also only had one joystick to navigate you through 64 bits of spy game glory!
That's right, it is time to talk about Goldeneye 007 for the N64! Come and relive the fun of the unlocking cheat codes in the game's campaign, dominating all of your friends in multiplayer, and settle once-and-for-all if picking a certain character was...
2022-11-161h 09Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastTransformers: Animation Mystery (Pop Culture Legends)When you grew up watching your favorite cartoons on Saturday morning, you may not have noticed some differences in quality amongst your favorite shows. Maybe you were too busy getting swept up by the excitement, maybe they were just too subtle, or maybe you were too hyped up on the sugar we disguised as cereal to have noticed.
It may forever be a mystery... just like the identity of whomever made some of our favorite Transformers episodes.
Welcome to Pop Culture Legends, a Digital Dissection Mini Series! Today's legend dives into the mystery of nine...
2022-11-1115 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastDan Hernandez Interview: Writer (Detective Pikachu, Koala Man)Welcome to Season 2 Episode 85 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Join us today as we sit down with producer, writer, and fellow nerd Dan Hernandez!
Mark has a one-on-one chat with Dan about how he got into collecting comics, his adventures in table top, his first experience being on a San Diego Comic Con panel. He also discusses the rigors of producing an up coming animated series, and his creative choices for the hit movie Detective Pikachu!
This is an absolute must listen to episode that you will not want to miss!...So it is...
2022-11-091h 07Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastDoctor Who: Series 1 (2005)These days Doctor Who has become a household name worldwide. What started as a staple for the BBC and an obscure sci-fi show on most continents, its global popularity is indebted to the fantastic cast that brought the show out of a hiatus that was over a decade long.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 84 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Joe and Mark are talking about their admiration for the 9th Doctor and his companion Rose's adventures through time and space on today's episode! Along with a brief history of a towering series, the guys talk about everything...
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Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastSlender Man: The Modern Myth (Pop Culture Legends)There's just something about a good scary story.
An eerie silence that is often followed by a good jump scare really gets the blood moving and it doesn't matter if it is in a movie theater, around a camp fire, or the comfort of our own homes; some people love to be scared.
Like many stories we've told in this miniseries, today's was born on the internet. From the depths of the Something Awful forums a tall, thin, faceless entity was born. A monster of our own creation frightened us as we bathed in the...
2022-10-2820 min
Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastVan Helsing (2004): Movie ReviewUniversal's monsters are nothing short of iconic. They're recognizable worldwide and their original stories endure the test of time.
However, whenever they attempt to step into the modern world they seem to stumble along the way...
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 83 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! On today's episode, our hosts Mark & Joe discuss the 2004 film Van Helsing! This movie had everything going for it: an established director, Universal's greatest monsters, and star power provided by Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale!
Yet... it didn't quite find its footing. Be sure to listen to...
2022-10-261h 07
Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Last of Us (2013): Retro ReviewFollowing up our miniseries episode on the Science of Cordyceps, this week's episode is a Retro Review of the universally praised 2013 game "The Last of Us."
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 82 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Join us as we relive what it was like to play this post apocalyptic thriller as well as a discussion of its development history! Be sure to download today's episode about the Game of the Year winner!
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Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"
Closing Track: "Future is Now"
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2022-10-191h 13Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Last of Us: The Science of Cordyceps (Pop Culture Legends)While most zombie properties lean into viruses or unexplained reasons behind their undead, The Last of Us went for something different and created a welcomed change to the genre.
Welcome to Pop Culture Legends, A Digital Dissection Miniseries! On today's episode we discuss the fungi genus "Cordyceps" that turns its arthropod hosts into "zombies" to help spread its spores through the jungles of Asia and South America.
Join us as we break down this real world inspiration for the 2013 hit video game The Last of Us and how this very real science makes for some...
2022-10-1414 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastEllen McLain Interview: GLaDOS from PortalFrom singing and dancing, to broadcasting and acting, Ellen McLain has done just about everything. You may recognize her as GLaDOS, your favorite A.I. from the hit video game series PORTAL, or from her performance as the computer in Pacific Rim.
Ellen's story before that point is rich and full life, and quite a bit happened before she voiced our favorite robots.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 81 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Join us as we sit down with the talented and multi-faceted actress who continues to bring her unique skillset to the entertainment...
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Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastKingdom (2019): Netflix's South Korean Zombie ThrillerFor years, The Walking Dead had kept its audience on the edge of its seats; as a familiar cast of characters traversed the hellish landscape of the Southern United States as society crumbled and the undead roamed the land.
In 2019, Netflix debuted a new show that would breathe new life into the zombie genre by removing us from modern society and placing us in 16th century Korea.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 80 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! On today's episode our hosts Joe and Mark discuss Netflix's beautiful horror series "Kingdom." This show takes traditional...
2022-10-051h 06Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastFatal Frame: The Himuro Mansion Mystery (Pop Culture Legends)When watching a scary movie, sometimes the creepiest thing about them can be five little words that come on screen just before the first scene begins, "based on a true story."
When the idea of what your watching has actually happened it makes the experience just that much more bone-chilling... so imagine what it's like when those five words appear on the title screen of a video game.
Welcome to Pop Culture Legends, a Digital Dissection mini-series! Today's episode is about the mystery surrounding the Himuro Mansion, the setting of the hit video game Fatal...
2022-09-3014 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastSnatch (2000): Movie ReviewWelcome to Season 2 Episode 79 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast!
Today our hosts Mark and Joe dissect the 2000 Guy Ritchie classic "Snatch!" The ensemble film trailblazed for the popularized heist and ensemble films of its era.
Snatch was a combination of comedy, action, and oddly insightful commentary on the world during its time. Be sure to download today's episode to relive this modern classic!
Even if you can't always make out what Brad Pitt is saying.
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Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"
Cl...
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Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastAssassin's Creed The Ezio Collection: Retro ReviewWelcome to Season 2 Episode 78 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast!
Today our hosts Mark and Joe review the porting of the Ezio Auditore trilogy to the PS4, XBOX One, and Nintendo Switch! Join us as we discuss how Ubisoft vaulted Assassin's Creed into pop culture infamy with one of gaming's greatest trilogies. Stick around to hear their final thoughts on the impact of Ezio's 3 games, and where it falls within our all-time retro review list!
Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org
Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"
Closing Track: "Future is Now"
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Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastNoah Falstein Interview: Creating the Cutting Edge (Indiana Jones Graphic Adventure)Welcome to Season 2 Episode 77 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today our hosts get the chance to sit down with Noah Falstein!
Noah is a legendary video game developer and technology disruptor formerly of LucasArts. He is responsible for bringing beloved point-and-click games such as Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, and Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, to our homes! He also had a hand in helping shape the TIE Fighter game's framework, as well as core components of The Secret of Monkey Island!
Join the Dissectors as they welcome back Mark's brother...
2022-09-1436 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastPokémon: Indigo League (1997)When a generation defining video game expands its franchise it is only a matter of time before a cartoon adaptation is made. When you have 8 gyms to defeat, a regional tournament to compete in, a complete jerk of a rival that's always one step ahead, and a close group of friends to help you out; well that means there is plenty of source material to turn into episodes.
Let's also not forget to Catch em' all.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 76 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today our hosts Joe and Mark beak down the...
2022-09-071h 12Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastJohn Titor: Time Traveler? (Pop Culture Legends)What do we want? Time Travel! When do we want it? That's irrelevant!
Time travel isn't all DeLoreans, Police Boxes, and naked people that are actually robots and demanding your clothes; sometimes time travelers hangout with you on message boards. They'll give you a few bread crumbs that sound believable and then hit you with something heavy enough to keep you really interested...and when they are doing this all in the year 2000 it can be pretty hard to prove them wrong.
Welcome to Pop Culture Legends! A Digital Dissection Miniseries; today we tell the...
2022-09-0214 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastEurotrip (2004) Movie ReviewDuring a time when cinemas were saturated with teen dramas and comedies that stared actual teens, or early twenties, that overcame all obstacles to finally get noticed by their crush; one movie dared...to do the same thing, but have a little more fun in the process. Welcome to season two episode 75 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today our hosts Joe and Mark discuss the 2004 comedy that flew just under the radar, Eurotrip! From robot fights in France to sex clubs in Amsterdam this movie is filled with outlandish scenes that seem to one up the last! Be...
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Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Walking Dead (Telltale Game's Season 1): Retro Review2012 might have been the end of the world (supposedly) but in November of that year the dead would walk... into accolades.
Telltale Games partnership with Robert Kirkman bore fruit in the form of their 1st season of The Walking Dead. A rare combination of storytelling, graphical action, and adding to the rich lore that would become the Walking Dead as a media empire.
Join Joe and Mark as they break down one of the biggest video game hits of the last 10 years. The guys dissect everything from 2012 history to the game of the year's behind...
2022-08-241h 07Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastIndiana Jones & the Real Life Nazi Relics (Pop Culture Legends)Sometimes life is stranger than fiction...and other times life inspires it.
Welcome to Pop Culture Legends: A Digital Dissection mini-series! Today we talk about how the Nazi's obsession with artwork, ancient artifacts, and the occult in the popular Indiana Jones movies is actually inspired by the Third Reich's actual fanaticism with these objects.
Be sure to download today's episode to find out more, and if you liked this episode check out the rest of POP CULTURE LEGENDS!
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2022-08-1913 min
Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastGavin Hammon Interview: "I'm Makin' Time" (Telltale's The Walking Dead)Gavin Hammon has a diverse career in voice acting. He's worked on commercials as well as portrayed some of our favorite heroes and villains in video games from iconic franchises such as The Walking Dead, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe and more!
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 73 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today, our hosts Joe and Mark have a chat with actor Gavin Hammon about his life and how he went from being in a successful ska/punk band (Dance Hall Crashers) with his brother to becoming an actor and being able to make...
2022-08-171h 06Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Guild (2007-2013)Before Felicia day became a household name by creating Geek & Sundry, appearing on Supernatural, and starring in the new Mystery Science Theater 3000, you could probably find her online playing World of Warcraft with her friends. She played it so much in fact it inspired her to create something of her own.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 72 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today, Mark and Joe are joined once again by Mark's brother Nate to discuss Felicia Day's early web series "The Guild!" We talk about how the show came together, the diverse and hilarious cast of characters...
2022-08-101h 03Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastTransformers The Movie (1986)Hit toy line, check, successful comic series with rich backstory, check, wildly popular Saturday morning cartoon, check.
With all of this under Hasbro's belt what's left for a franchise in the 1980's to do? Make a movie with gorgeous animation, a rockin' soundtrack/score, and a story that will captivate its existing fans and draw in more?
Transformers the Movie (1986) did two of those three things.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 71 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today, hosts Mark and Joe are joined by friend Chris Schmidt to talk about a movie that...
2022-08-031h 20Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastFallout 3 (2008): Retro ReviewFallout began as a birds-eye-view RPG focusing on how your choices impact a game set in a post apocalyptic world. However, when Fallout 3 hit the market it changed the series dramatically and the franchise hasn't looked back since.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 70 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today is another Retro Review of one of our favorite games! Our hosts Mark and Joe talk about the games development history, graphics, gameplay, music, and everything they loved as well as everything... they didn't really love about Fallout 3!
Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org
2022-07-271h 24Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastAl Lowe Interview: Leisure Suit Larry CreatorWelcome to Season 2 Episode 69 (niiice) of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today Mark and guest host Nate have the chance to sit down and talk with Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe!
Al began his career as a school teacher, but changed the course of computer gaming history after becoming a self taught programmer, designer, and composer.
Join Mark and Nate (Mark's Brother) as they explore Al's early life, career defining games, and how the industry has changed over the last 35 years. We also test Al's knowledge on the price of the technology he first c...
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Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastBatman: The Animated Series (1992)While many production teams set out to get a character "right" few can say they had the success of the creative team of Jean MacCurdy, Bruce Timm, and Eric Radomski in 1992. Together these three would give the world an iconic iteration of Batman few writers or filmmakers had ever done before.
Welcome to Season Two Episode 68 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today, hosts Mark and Joe discuss Batman The Animated Series (1992) and what made this cartoon the definitive Batman for an entire generation. From its conception to its voice acting and everything in-between, check out today's...
2022-07-131h 25Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastSuperman Battle Royale3 Kryptonians enter... 1 leaves.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 65 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast!
On today's Thunderdome of an episode, we compare and contrast the three major on screen interpretations of the Man of Steel himself -- Superman! Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, and Henry Cavill all bring something special to the character but which of them harnesses the essence of Superman the best? Who has the best supporting cast of Lois Lane, the Ma and Pa Kent, and his birth parents Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van?
Download today's episode to find out which Superman is...
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Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastInjustice: Gods Among Us (2013): Retro ReviewIn 2013 NetherRealm Studios gave us a fighting game that changed the rules both in story telling and gameplay.
Welcome to Season Two Episode 65 of Digital Dissection A Nerd Podcast! Today, Joe and Mark do a retro review of the smash success "Injustice: Gods Among Us." Be sure to download this episode to relive the fun of the game and see how well it holds up over the years!
Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org
Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"
Closing Track: "Future is Now"
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2022-06-291h 29
Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastCarlos Ferro Interview: Full Frontal NerdityWhat do the Renaissance, the final frontier, and an uprising of subterranean nightmare fuel have in common?...One badass actor that's what.
Welcome to Season Two Episode 65 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today Mark and Joe are joined by legendary actor and fellow nerd Carlos Ferro! You'll likely remember him from his portrayal of Leonardo da Vinci in ASSASSIN'S CREED and Dominic Santiago in GEARS OF WAR and in today's episode you get to hear about his open nerdiness from a young age, his love for cats, a look back at his start into acting, and...
2022-06-221h 25Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastExtreme Ghostbusters (1997)Frequently in TV and movies one of the biggest things that can get in the way of a good product becoming a hit isn't its casting, score, story, or direction; but sadly...it's marketing and distribution.
Welcome to Season Two Episode 64 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today, Joe and Mark are joined by radio host and occasional podcast cohost Zack Derby (The Neatcast, Effin' Cultured, and Podcasters Assemble!) to discuss the underrated, misunderstood, and often forgotten animated series Extreme Ghostbusters!
This direct follow up to the 80's hit series "The Real Ghostbusters" had excellent...
2022-06-151h 20Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Curb Your Enthusiasm Exoneration (Pop Culture Legends)The number of wrongful convictions uncovered each year can be frightening to look at. In the modern age, DNA evidence has been the savior to many that have found themselves wrongfully imprisoned, and even on death row. In today's story, it wouldn't be DNA that came to a man's rescue after being wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn't commit -- it would be HBO.
Welcome to Pop Culture Legends, a mini-series by Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast. This episode is about a man named Juan Catalan, who was charged of murdering a young woman with his...
2022-06-1012 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Campy Movies That Made UsWhether a movie may be lacking in budget, direction, acting, or premise, many viewers may dismiss these movies without a second thought...
...but not us.
Welcome to Season Two Episode 63 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! With Summer Camp season upon us, we decided to make an episode dedicated to the films that are outlandish, stretch a dollar, and may even be so bad that they're good. Movies that are a part of the genre known as... Campy.
Joining our regular hosts this week are Chris and Leslie Lott from Measuring the Score P...
2022-06-081h 15Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastStar Fox 64 (1997): Retro ReviewIs it a reboot? A sequel? Did we still have to fly though arches? The answers to these and more ways to beat the game than you can shake a rumble pak at are in today's episode! Welcome to Season Two Episode 62 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Mark and Joe shift into All-Range Mode today to talk about the Nintendo 64 classic Star Fox 64!
Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org
Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"
Closing Track: "Future is Now"
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2022-06-011h 13Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastFastball's "The Way": The True Story (Pop Culture Legends)Music is an interwoven part of so many of our lives and songs stick with us for different reasons. Some solely for the instrumentals, others with mind-blowing vocals with stories told through the lyrics, and then there are others that transform stories of tragedy and help us process what unfolded.
Welcome to Pop Culture Legends, a mini series from Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! When "The Way" by Fastball first hit the air waves in 1998, not everyone knew that it was about a missing persons case in Texas the year before. Be sure to download today's episode...
2022-05-2712 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastDavid J. Fielding Interview: Zordon of Mighty Morphin Power RangersThere was a point in all of our youth where, while good hearted we may have been a bit outspoken.
You might say we were -- teenagers with attitudes, and we all were in need of a little guidance. Welcome to Season Two Episode 61 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today Mark and Joe are joined by author and actor David J. Fielding!
You may know him for his endearing role as Zordon from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! David talks about wanting to be an actor from an early age, writing inspirations, and his...
2022-05-2559 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastIt's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaOne bar, five characters, fifteen seasons, and countless plots that never really pan out; no matter how dreary things may get in our day to day lives, there is one thing that will continue to be a constant in our lives...It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Welcome to Season Two Episode 60 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! This show has been a part of our two host's lives since they were in high school (which is longer ago than they care to admit) and from The Night Man Cometh to The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7; there is...
2022-05-181h 12Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastFallout 3's Numbers Station (Pop Culture Legends)Some video games set an industry standard, while others are ahead of their time...but how many can say that they've predicted the future?
Welcome to Pop Culture Legends, a Digital Dissection miniseries! Today we tell the story of player choices in Fallout 3, lead to a transmission of coded messages via a numbers station, that some pretty bold, and in some cases, eerily accurate predictions...to know more, download today's episode and listen for yourself!
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2022-05-1313 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastAkira (1988)To the the general U.S. audience, anime in the 1980's was a chopped up, serialized, monster of the week cartoon that was beloved by children and...tolerated by adults. In 1988 Toho produced an anime with incredible voice acting, adult themes, real world issues, and stunning, albeit bizarre at times, animation.
When it hit Western TV's a year later, it would let the world know that anime wasn't just for kids.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 59 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today Mark and Joe welcome friend and fellow nerd Josh to the podcast to...
2022-05-111h 26Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastTomb Raider (2013): Retro ReviewSometimes when you have a good property that just needs a little kick to keep it going, you give it a good old fashioned reboot. In some cases, that reboot didn't quite do the trick, so you go ahead and give it another reboot for good measure.
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 58 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today, Joe and Mark do another retro review of Tomb Raider (2013) in what would become the first in the "survivor trilogy." They reminisce over the beautiful graphics, brilliant story, and what could be the single best multiplayer experiences of their...
2022-05-041h 00Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Final Fantasy VII House Cult (Pop Culture Legends)As a groundbreaking JRPG sweeps across the planet, its pandemonium makes a twisted pitstop in a Pennsylvanian college town.
In their next Pop Culture Legend, Mark and Joe share a story of exploitation, manipulation, and abuse; the lesser known story about a young woman named Jen who took her fandom of Final Fantasy VII too far. Listen to today's episode for more about this dark tale that turned a seemingly innocent club for like minded youth, to a full on cult...Listener discretion is advised.
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2022-04-2914 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastLycia Naff Interview: Doing Good in All ThingsToday's guest has a decade worth of professional acting experience with TV & Movie credits that include Total Recall, The Flash (1990), Lethal Weapon, Star Trek the Next Generation and Star Trek Lower Decks just to name a few!
We are humbled to have Lycia Naff join us on Episode 57 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Lycia is not only a talented actress, but a professional dancer, an incredible journalist (who broke the new of the Bill Cosby scandals), and the founder of Drive-by Do-Gooders -- an organization that helps the homeless of skid-row and other parts of Los...
2022-04-271h 26Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastSeinfeld 101Seinfeld first graced our TV screens in the 1980s -- despite a rocky start it has maintained a firm and constant grip on pop culture over 30 years after its prolific run. With 180 episodes and 9 seasons to explore, where would someone start? What do they need to know?
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 56 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today we're talking about the most famous show about nothing, Seinfeld! And once again, our resident meme and Seinfeld aficionado, Doug Eberle, joins our regular hosts!
Our mission: to help new fans of the series better understand its...
2022-04-201h 28Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastThe Max Headroom Incident (Pop Culture Legends)Welcome to Pop Culture Legends, a miniseries by Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! In 1987 Chicago residents were baffled and disturbed when their evening broadcast on two different TV stations was interrupted by a pirated broadcast.
A man imitating a popular TV character performed a series of bizarre antics and to this day...we still don't know who was behind it. Listen to today's episode to hear about the efforts of law enforcement, internet sleuths, and broadcast specialists to uncover the mystery behind the Max Headroom Incident.
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2022-04-1513 minDigital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastGalaxy Quest (1999)From Spaceballs to Hot Shots to Scary Movie, spoof movies have covered almost every other movie genre to the joy of audiences everywhere. But what if a spoof movie made a joke out of the reality behind a movie and not the movie itself?
What if a spoof movie had heart, drama, and legitimate character development? What if a spoof movie...was more than a spoof movie?
Welcome to Season Two Episode 55 of Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast! Today Mark and Joe dissect the 1999 movie Galaxy Quest! From a change in directors, thoughtful content from...
2022-04-131h 22Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastDonkey Kong Country (1994): Retro ReviewEmbroiled in console wars, Nintendo faced mounting pressure from the Sega Genesis and Sony Playstation. Its current generation of gaming technology, the Super Nintendo, was showing its age and with the Nintendo 64 several years away needed a solution.
Enter Donkey Kong Country, the first of several major hits by UK-based Rare that redefined what Super Nintendo hardware was capable of.
Join Joe and Mark as they return to 1994 to expand on the landscape of gaming, how Donkey Kong pulled off its tech, and how they think the rebooted Donkey Kong universe stands up almost 30 years...
2022-04-061h 00Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastDanny Woodburn Interview: Let Me Address That180+ credits to his name. An icon of TV & Film.
In today's episode, we have the honor of speaking with actor Danny Woodburn!
Whether it's helping barbarians on Conan the Adventurer, putting Kramer in his place on Seinfeld, or ruling over the inmates in Watchmen, Danny has an incredibly diverse career and has definitely brought his charm to many properties.
In addition to acting, we explore Danny's mission to bring equality for people with disabilities in the acting profession and his experiences dealing with stereotyped roles.
Today's panel features special guests Nate...
2022-03-301h 24Digital Dissection: A Nerd PodcastMaking A Murderer (2015)Wisconsin is already politically known as a "Purple" state, where often political feelings are mixed and election season always brings upheaval.
The same can be said for Wisconsin when Making a Murderer premiered in 2015, splitting the state in half to determine if Steven Avery was wrongly incarcerated for the murder of Theresa Halbach. The Netflix series would captivate the world as millions would weigh in on their opinions of the documentary -- spawning petitions, and asking for Presidential Pardons for Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey.
Join Joe and Mark as they look back to...
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