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nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!166: The 2025 Oscar Sweepstakes!It’s Nerdfest Oscars sweepstake time! Now in its sixth year, Hazel has outdone herself to make the 2025 version even more ridiculously complex. The sweepstake now includes 5 hats, a trivia section, jokers, and a regrettable round of roulette.
Before that the nerds offer quickfire recommendations of the movies and TV shows we’ve been enjoying recently. And an in-depth review of 'Captain America: A Brave New World' (or is it?) Beware of mild spoilers if you haven’t seen it yet.2025-02-251h 04
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!164: Best Stuff of 2024It’s our end of year special! Our nerds each count down their top 3 favourite things of 2024-from films, TV shows, games, books, and music. Join us as we recap all that 2024 had to offer in the world of entertainment.
We would love to hear what you enjoyed most this year, and let us know if you agree with our choices or you feel aggrieved by them. We’re at Nerdfest UK on Facebook.
Thank you for listening this year! Our 2025 film and TV preview will be next.2024-12-141h 05
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!159: Back In Action LIVE!Welcome to this very special LIVE edition of the Nerdfest podcast, recorded during local improv comedy group Spontaneous Wrecks’ 10th anniversary gig. To celebrate, we did our Buff or Bluff quiz - topics included the 10th film in various franchises, silent movies with giant monsters, and actors who've lent their voices to video games.
We also had a Nerd Debate on the Best Action Movie Of All Time. Cue fierce arguments and audience interjections. Let us know what you think of our final decision!
And finally we held a great big Nerd Quiz bonanza, where two members of the audience jo...2024-07-1445 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!150: 150th Episode Special!That’s right it’s episode 150! To celebrate we’re bringing back some of our favourite games to play. Dan takes on Andy in Nerd Court - will 'Spider-Man No Way Home' be sent to Nerd jail? Will the judge be unbiased for a change? Will objections be raised?
Plus, many hijinks were had in our game of Buff or Bluff, a game we’ve been playing since episode 1. But are there any movie facts left? Turns out, yes, as we tackle subject areas including the number 150 in film, some of the odder “What if” comics, movie locations, the plots of strange s...2024-02-041h 07
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!146: A Ham In A CravatFor Fleurken’s sake, it’s another Nerdfest episode! This time we’re delighted to be reunited with Ian Mayor, who is a puddle of excitement about “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”.
Also we review David Fincher’s “The Killer”, sci-fi romance “Fingernails”, Palme D’or winner “Anatomy of a Fall”, the bizarre “007 Road to a Million”, and the MCU’s latest, “The Marvels.”2023-11-1956 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!142: Something Old, Something NewWe’re shaking things up at Nerdfest this week and introducing a new format: Something Old, Something New. Hazel, Jon, Peter, Dan and Ian discuss their fondest memories of an old favourite "Jurassic Park" and what makes that movie stand the test of time. Then we head into the land of "Ahsoka" and are given some much needed context on the series from Dan.
Plus we have a quick-fire round of reviews of "Men", "What We Do In The Shadows", Shyamalan's "Old", "Lincoln Lawyer Season 2" and "Elemental".
And finally, can you beat the team in Dan's quiz where you match th...2023-09-171h 01
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!137: The Love TrainChoo choo! It’s another hugely enjoyable, thought provoking and downright filthy episode of Nerdfest!
It’s recommendations time, and today that includes “Reality” a very-much-based-on-a-true-story drama about a pivotal moment in U.S politics. Peter diagnoses “The Patient”; a psychological thriller series starring Steve Carrell.
Andy reviews “8 Mountains” (Everest is lovely at this time of year apparently). Jon gives us an arty car boot viewpoint from Quentin Tarantino, with a review of his book, “Cinema Speculation”.
And Ian Mac has a cunning plan…2023-06-2552 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!132: Its-a me, NerdioIt’s another Buff or Bluff episode! Our nerds try to pick out the truth from the lies on topics including the Planet of the Ape reboots, surfer themed movies, Super Mario, and fictional food brands.
Plus, Dan is on the ground at Star Wars Celebration in London. He brings us his thoughts on what Disney has in store.
And we hear some interesting interviews that Jon, Peter and Ian conducted at the annual Nerdfest festival in Newcastle.
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Surf Shimmy by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) is licensed under a Creative Commons license2023-04-171h 04
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!129: Disappointing ShrinkageIt's reviews and recommendations time! We cover the start of Marvel Phase 5: 'Ant Man and the Wasp: QuantumMania'. Plus, 'Our Flag Means Death' has finally made it to these shores, much to Dan’s delight.
Peter reviews 'Extraordinary'. Jon revels in Blumhouse’s latest horrifying creation, 'M3GAN'. And Hazel tells us why 'Till' should be winning all the awards.
Speaking of awards, Hazel’s got her hats out! It’s time for our annual Nerdfest Oscars Sweepstake. But this time, all rules have been thrown out the window….
(An apology to our listeners as we did indeed get the date of th...2023-03-051h 02
The Gamecasters: A Board Gaming Podcast About Board GamesEpisode 106: NERDFEST RECAP! - Psychic Pizza, Amsterdam, Last Message - Top 5 Takeaways from Nerdfest 2023Hey there, gamers. It's been about a month since our last episode, and that's because of the craziness that was Nerdfest 2023. If you don't know, Nerdfest is an annual gaming weekend that we've put on for the last decade+. Well this year we went big and made it a full-blown convention at a hall. This episode details how it went.
We also talk about some great games we played!
Hope you enjoy :)
-The Gamecasters
2023-01-283h 04
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!125: Must See in '23!It’s the first Nerdfest of 2023, and Jon, Peter, Kerris and Dan have each been making ‘most anticipated’ lists of the stuff we’re hyped for in ‘23. Adam Driver fighting dinosaurs! 'The Last Of Us' on TV! The return of Ghostface! A "fourth" Indiana Jones movie! And something about 'Groundhog Day'…
What’s on YOUR "must see" list? Get in touch and let us know!2023-01-0853 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!113: A Little More ConversationWe're all shook up this week, as Andy, Hazel, Dan, Peter and Ian test each other in a round of Buff or Bluff fit for the King!
Andy puts on his blue suede shoes for some Elvis Presley trivia (TREASURE APE!), while facts about George Clooney are always on Ian's mind. We also feature the return of Shameful Gap: when one of our nerds had never seen the 90s classic Cool Runnings, they realised it was now or never, and jumped in their Disney+ bobsleigh to right that wrong.
A little more conversation AND a little more action, please? That's...2022-07-031h 04
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!112: Pod Save The QueenNever mind the bollocks, here’s another Nerdfest episode! It’s recommendations time, as our own rotten Jon discusses Danny Boyle’s new limited TV series 'Pistol'.
Ian Mayor is back with us on day release from The Void. He and his wife have been watching 'The Flight Attendant Season 2'; a Hitchcockian style dark comedy, and he’s here to talk about why you should be watching it too.
Peter reviews new sci fi series 'Night Sky', starring Sissy Spacek and J.K Simmons, who discover a portal in their backyard leading to another planet.
And since Hazel has been AWO...2022-06-1958 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!110: Every Episode All At OnceThe latest episode of the Nerdfest Podcast comes to you from four far-off parts of the multiverse, each full of exciting recommendations!
From the assassins' universe, Kerris has been catching up with the phenomenon of 'Killing Eve'. Peter’s been away exploring strange new worlds with … um, 'Strange New Worlds'. Dan, meanwhile has seen 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' and can't wait to tell you all how fantastic the Daniels’ new verse-jumping movie is. And finally, from the darkest timeline, Jon’s only gone and watched 'Morbius'. Did he like it? (What do you think!)
Whatever part of the multiverse you list...2022-05-2255 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!108: Pardon My FrenchBonjour et bienvenue dans un podcast très sophistiqué!
It's not just Andy who loves films in "foreign"- though he does have a great new Italian recommendation for you. Peter returns to the unique world of Jean-Pierre Jeunet in Netflix's "BigBug". Dan goes all the way to the moon with Richard Linklater's "Apollo 10 1/2". Kerris makes un grand retour to Nerdfest, with "Big Mouth" spin-off "Human Resources". And Jon has to choose "Choose Or Die" ... or die!
Merci beaucoup pour votre attention!2022-04-2448 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!105: Little Miss NerdfestIt's "Women's History Month", so our nerds discuss some of the wonderful women that have inspired us so much in film.
We also have another round of Buff or Bluffs, in which Jon loses control over some implausible Game Controllers, Hazel admires some groundbreaking female comedians, Peter takes the Mr. Men on a European tour , and Andy gets wood about some trees.2022-03-1344 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!103: Roses Are Red, This Podcast Is BlueLove is on the podcast feed in the latest instalment of Nerdfest, as Dan has prepared a nerdy Valentine’s Day themed quiz to test Jon, Kerris and Peter. How many nerdy Valentine’s will you guess?
‘Buff or Bluff’ is also back: Kerris has some facts about Groundhog Day, Dan wants to talk about Bruno with Encanto-inspired Disney song trivia, Kerris has some facts about Groundhog Day, Jon and Peter take us from Siegfried and Roy to Die Hard, and Kerris has some facts about Groundhog Day!2022-02-1344 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!101: What's Going In?A slightly belated, but huge milestone Nerdfest episode! Due to circumstances beyond our control, we couldn’t properly celebrate recording 100 episodes together until now - in episode 101. But boy do we make up for it.
Hazel has concocted a feature that ensures we reflect fondly on some of our favourite recording moments, including how many times Jon has had to apologise for something he’s said. And Dan has come up with a top 100 quiz - which…well, let’s just say it’s not what you might be expecting.
And since it is technically episode 101, we join with Andy and Peter...2022-01-1655 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!99: The Netflix Christmas UniverseThings get festive at Nerdfest HQ, as Louise returns with tidings of comfort and joy … and the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe- It’s a thing!
Our ‘Film Buff or Film Bluff’ quiz includes eclectic puzzlers about horror villains, Les Miserables, whether Gromit and K-9 are related, and Wilson ‘Kingpin’ Fisk (for no reason, no reason at all). All that, and we tackle a listener question about the best fourth film in a series.
Settle down with some mince pies and a selection box, travel with us to a non-specific fictional European country, and enjoy!2021-12-1253 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!96: Halloween (Not that one- the other one!)Spooky greetings! Join the Nerdfest gang as we celebrate Halloween with our unique bag of tricks and treats.
Have you played 'Squid Game' yet? Peter has, and lives to tell the tale with his review of the Netflix sleeper hit.
Hazel navigates the desert to bring you her review of sci fantasy epic 'Dune'. It’s not what she was expecting at all…
Andy enthuses about one of the highlights of the BFI film festival, with a review of Celine Sciamma’s beautiful new drama, 'Petite Maman'
And finally Jon bucks the recommendations format, yet again, by describing his issues with t...2021-10-3153 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!94: Who, What!?! and YJoin Jon, Ian, Dan and Peter this week as the nerds discuss the return of Russell T Davies to 'Doctor Who', and delve into some great new recommendations.
Peter levels up with Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer when we talk about ‘Free Guy’, now streaming on Disney+. Dan goes to stay at the ‘White Lotus’, while Ian compares classic comic ‘Y: The Last Man’ to its new TV adaptation. And Jon? Well, Jon goes nuts and has a ball as he explores the latest Nic Cage opus, ‘Prisoners of the Ghostland’, (a.k.a “the one where his testicle explodes”)
There’s something fo...2021-10-0347 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!85: Anything For A Bacon SandwichIs there ANYTHING that isn't improved by a bacon sandwich? This is the kind of deep thinking you’ll find in this week’s Buff or Bluff quiz. Our topics include facts about one of the greatest movie composers of all time, John Williams, film disclaimers that originated because of political assassinations, the most dangerous movie sets in history, naughty films made by stars before they became famous, and the very best from the Bulwer-Lytton competition, which challenges participants to write an atrocious first sentence for a hypothetical novel.
Plus, find out who triumphed and who capitulated in the Nerdfest Osca...2021-05-1659 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!83: Little Gold MenIt’s the 4th annual Nerdfest Oscars sweepstake! Hazel, with her customary two hats, reveals which Best Picture nominees we each received in the sweepstake - find out our reactions, plus mini-reviews of the contenders, and how we rate our chances on the night.
Before that, it’s Buff or Bluff time. Can you guess the made-up fact from this week’s diverse categories: Donald Duck, ostentatious celebrity expenses, The Oscars, Peter Sellers, and the American Office?2021-04-1854 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!82: Zack Snyder's NerdfestIn our latest review-packed episode we watch Oscar contender "Judas & The Black Messiah", wrap our big mouse ears around podcast "Disniversity", welcome Marvel's "Falcon & The Winter Soldier", investigate "Big Sky" and slog our way through Zack Snyder's cut of "Justice League"
Oh, and Jon TRIES to give "Hellraiser" the review it deserves.2021-04-041h 02
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!75: Secret Cinema Presents "2020"It’s the Nerdfest review of the year! Join us as we celebrate all the joyful things that 2020 brought us, and none of the dumpster fire awfulness.
Peter, Andy, Dan, Hazel and Jon have all compiled our top ten lists of the best nerd pop culture this year, and we use our last podcast of 2020 to discuss, argue, surprise and tut our way through them.
And whilst we have some things on our lists which won’t surprise many listeners (yes, Dan and Hazel hijack the beginning of the podcast to sing the praises of Hamilton and yes, Jon has some...2020-12-2057 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!70: Can You Feel The Power Of The Tingler?Its Buff or Bluff time again as our nerds try to hide 4 massive whoppers in amongst 12 fabulous facts- will it take a truth serum to find out which is which, and can you beat the team?
This time around, Dan covers masks (and The Mask), Jon describes some weird director antics, Peter polishes up our knowledge of Metal Mickey, and Andy evokes great showman William Castle and the amazing stunts he’d pull to promote his movies.
In a “wide ranging discussion” we also reminisce fondly about Gladiators (although Jon and Peter are more concerned with Jet’s appearances on GamesWor...2020-10-1151 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!69: A Most Excellent SequelWe have lots of new movie, TV, book and even orchestral recommendations for you this week. But before that, we discuss who we'd all like to see as the next James Bond. Is it Tom Hardy? Or possibly a more outside choice? Tune in to find out!
To kick off our recommendations, Dan shares his nostalgic experiences of listening to the John Williams “Live in Vienna” concert. He also has a review of a brand new book “The Devil and the Dark Water” by Stuart Turton which we were lucky enough to be sent an advance copy of.
Jon leads our revi...2020-09-2756 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!68: Four Nerds And A WeddingDan got married! Jon got a puppy! Ian grew a beard! We have lots of reasons to celebrate in this episode, so please do join us for a bit of non lockdown-related happiness!
We also have a great round of Film Buff or Film Bluff for you - including Jon’s definition of a “dedication” to Dan and his new wife. Ian has some made-up movie reviews to fool us with, Peter heads into the land of sci fi, Dan has 3 facts about the life of Buster Keaton, and Hazel treads dangerous waters with the plots of three propaganda movies, one of...2020-09-1349 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!67: Lovecraft Is All AroundLove is in the air today, as we open the show celebrating Hazel and Andy’s minus one wedding anniversary, and Jon and Peter offer up some unusual ways on how they can celebrate it :)
Then we bring you a tonne of new recommendations for your viewing pleasure. First up is 'Lovecraft Country' which premiered recently in Sky’s ‘Watchmen’ slot. Hazel then talks about an easy binge-watch on BBC iPlayer - “Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience.”
Andy has another eclectic offering, with Ugandan film “Who killed Captain Alex”. Hear about some of the amazing action Wakaliwood can produce on a shoestring budge...2020-08-3159 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!66: Wrong? Never!This time we answer a question from a listener about just how wrong we all are. This leads us into a fun discussion about certain films that we personally love, but need to mount a bit of a defence for to other people.
Before that we have our Film Buff or Film Buff quiz, which tests our knowledge on roles that had to be replaced mid-shoot due to an actor’s untimely death, the movie 'Almost Famous', 50s sci fi TV shows around the world, 'Star Trek', and the works of Alan Smithee.
Do send in more of your listener qu...2020-08-1654 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!65: It's About TimeA pod poem:
We hear all that’s going on, at San Diego Comic Con.
“Old Guard” and “Palm Springs” halt time’s advance, as we cross space with “The Expanse”.
A sequel to the “The Last Of Us”?
(and Hamilton’s on Disney plus!)2020-08-021h 01
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!64: Nerds of Future PastJoin Peter, Jon, Dan and Ian for another X-Citing episode of the Nerdfest podcast!
In our regular Buff or Bluff feature, we examine the complicated profession of bounty hunting in the Star Wars expanded universe as well as some weird and wonderful cinematic sounds, before answering a listener question on how to bring the X-Men into the MCU and who we’d cast in the key roles. Then Jon delves into his own Sack of Fun, for 82 minutes on the "Money Plane".
All that and more on this episode- SNIKT!2020-07-1951 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!63: NerdfestFestThis week we’re answering some of your profound listener questions, such as "Which is the best cartoon TV show?", and "What's the most horrifying piece of movie tie-in merchandise you’ve ever seen?" giving us an excellent opportunity to talk about a certain pair of Pinocchio boxer shorts.
Then we have our recommendations of the week. Dan has two podcasts worthy of your time, including “Californian Century” and the “Six degrees of the song of the south” episode of “You must remember this”. Hazel celebrates the works of Ava DuVernay, including “Selma”, the excellent documentary “13th” and “When They See Us”.
Andy recommends t...2020-07-0553 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!62: The Marvel IaniverseThe Ians align for our latest episode! Yes, Ians Mayor and McLaughlin join Peter, Jon and Dan for a game of Buff or Bluff, encompassing everything from Aerosmith to Vin Diesel’s dog, before we squee about the many exciting things in store for Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Join us for our thoughts on 'Black Widow', 'Eternals', Jane Foster as Thor, and loads more Marvel-ous stuff!2020-06-2153 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!61: PsychobabbleIn a masterful and suspenseful episode, we discuss five of Hitchcock’s greatest film accomplishments. Join us as we dissect 'Rear Window', 'Psycho', 'The Birds', 'Vertigo' and 'North by Northwest' and see how they hold up today. We discuss the groundbreaking shots, the cameos, the treatment of women, behind the scenes factoids, the unique sets, and much more.
Before that, we have an eclectic bunch of international recommendations to help you through the 98th week of lockdown. Peter sings the praises of 'Upload', an odd comedy set in a digital heaven. Jon reviews 'Border', a dark Swedish fantasy drama which he...2020-06-071h 03
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!60: Five.. Years... LaterIt’s a very special week here at Nerdfest, as not only did the brilliant 'Film Stories' magazine recommend us as their podcast of the week, but also it’s our fifth anniversary! We formed our cinema club in the pub, this time five years ago, so we open the show with a little bit of reminiscing.
Also in this episode is our Film Buff Or Film Bluff quiz, featuring true and made-up facts about directors’ credits, which famous nerdy things came first, special makeup effects director Rick Baker, and obscure connections.
And finally Dan has come up with a brilli...2020-05-2449 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!59: Parks And RecommendationsJoin us, won’t you, for a Nerdfest recommendations special, with not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, but SIX! nerds together on the podcast to discuss their top picks for lockdown entertainment.
Andy kicks us off with a YouTube channel presented by Tom Scott, where he’s been learning such things as "Do the numbers on toaster dials mean minutes?", "What really classifies as a mountain?", and "What really is sea level, anyway?"
Dan reviews Netflix’s first foray into improv comedy, with 'Middleditch & Schwartz'. Find out what he thinks their secret ingredient is.
As Ian Mayor...2020-05-1047 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!58: Thong CruiseWelcome to another nerdy lockdown episode - as Jason Nesmith was fond of saying, “Never Give Up! Never Surrender!”
Which leads us nicely in to this episode’s Shameful Gap, as Hazel has, quite shockingly, never seen 'Galaxy Quest'! Hear her thoughts as she watches it for the very first time, and bring yourselves on a nostalgic trip back to 1999 with Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver, a bunch of delightful Thermians, and one heck of a concept.
Also in this fun-packed episode we have our Film Buff or Film Bluff quiz where we try to outwit each other with made up facts...2020-04-2654 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!57: We're All In The Void NowLooking for some lockdown inspiration? Our nerds discuss our most recommended distractions across movies, TV and comics.
Hazel gets the ball rolling with a review of new Apple TV+ production, “The Banker” starring Samuel L Jackson and Anthony Mackie. Jon recommends TV show “Succession” with the one and only Brian Cox (not that one). Dan promotes the virtues of offbeat documentary “The Imagineering Story” which charts the success of Disney’s theme parks. Peter covers satirical comedy/ horror with “The Hunt”, and finally Ian Mayor actually joins us live (well, within social distancing rules) from the void to recommend 'Sabrina' (not the teenage wi...2020-04-1245 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!56: Going For GoldCan our nerds go the distance, as we attempt to trick each other with fiendish Buff or Bluffs on ludicrous "X-Men" characters, composer Hans Zimmer, the videogame "Donkey Kong" and seminal Edgar Wright masterwork, "Spaced"?
Then Andy fills another shameful gap (how many can one man have?) by watching movie classic: "Rocky". What does he think of it? "Adriaaaaaaaan!" and we discover Peter and Ian's involvement in the "Rocky" videogames.
We also discuss the rumours of James Mangold-taking over Indiana Jones 5. and what that might tmean for the franchise?2020-03-2951 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!55: Make It ShowAs Hazel and Dan watch Hamilton on opposite sides of the Atlantic, Jon is keeping the host’s chair warm as we offer up a brand new set of nerdy recommendations. Make yourself a tea (Earl Grey, hot) as the nerds discuss Patrick Stewart’s return to Starfleet in ‘Star Trek: Picard’, and 'Doom patrol', 'I’m not OK with this', and 'Midnight Family'. And Andy provides a quiz to test our knowledge of movie taglines. Whoever wins, you win!2020-03-1548 min
Bowjunky archery podcastString Nerdfest w/ Eric Griggs PT2BJM's Greg Poole is joined by GAS Bowstrings owner Eric Griggs for PART 2 of the string #Nerdfest. Greg and Eric dive into end serving size and how it effects cam performance, Strand effectiveness, Wax/Colorant effects on size and longevity, serving material differences and the INCREDIBLE effects too big a center serving can have on nocks resulting in tuning and accuracy issues.2020-03-031h 11
Bowjunky archery podcastString nerdfest w/ Eric Griggs PT1BJM's Greg Poole is joined by GAS Bowstrings owner Eric Griggs for Part 1 of a string nerdfest discussing everything from how Greg & Eric both got introduced to string making and on through material specs, strand counts, servings and every facet of strings that comes up.2020-03-031h 15
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!54: Clucking HellThis is the first chance we’ve had to bid a fond farewell to Terry Jones. So, we open the show by reminiscing about his best moments (Python and otherwise), and chat about some of the lesser known cultural influences he’s had.
Then we have our Buff or Bluff quiz, featuring facts on Michael Palin, musicians in the movies, swearing in cinema, film production stories, and a lucky dip!
Finally, we have the return of Shameful Gap! We scare the pants off Dan by making him watch ‘The Exorcist’. What did he make of it? And how much behind the scen...2020-03-0155 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!53: The Musical That Goes WrongWelcome one and all to the newly-created Nerdfest 'Cats' Support Group. Curiosity got the better of Dan and Jon, and so they recall their cat-astrophic experiences of watching Tom Hooper’s 'Cats', with what little remains of their souls. As Dan remarks, "curiosity killed the cat, but Cats might kill your curiosity..."
On a lighter note, we chat happily about the various Oscar winning films that we haven’t had a chance to talk about in depth yet, including '1917' and 'JoJo Rabbit'.
We also have brand new recommendations for you, including the supremely interesting 'Song of Spider-Man' book abou...2020-02-1653 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!52: Buffy The Oscar SlayerIn one of our notoriously bad segues, we begin this week’s episode not with a Buff or Bluff quiz, but with a trip to the gateway of the Hellmouth, the home of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'. Hazel has been rewatching the series from the start, and so our nerds discuss the groundbreaking storylines, the amusing consequences of remastering it for widescreen, and how they feel now about certain episodes.
Once we get back on topic, our Buff or Bluff quiz features facts about the most unusual reasons for becoming a supervillain, the musical 'Cats', previously unknown tidbits about 'The Ri...2020-02-021h 01
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!51: Nobody Dies!What with 'Wonder Woman 1984’, 'The Eternals', 'Black Widow', 'Ghostbusters Afterlife' and more, the lineup for 2020 releases is looking mighty fine indeed, as our nerds count through the year, naming the movies we’re really looking forward to... and 'Candyman'.
Also join us for our deep-into-spoiler-territory review of 'The Rise of Skywalker'. We’re joined by the much-missed Ian Mclaughlin, overcoming a prolapsed disc in his back to give his thoughts on J.J. Abrams’ closing chapter. We discuss everything about this 40-years-in-the-making movie, including character background notes from Dan, who’s been swotting up with the Visual Dictionary.
We’d love to hear...2020-01-191h 09
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!50: Fiftieth Episode SpecialIt’s our 50th episode! To celebrate, we reflect back on some of our favourite recording moments from the past 2 years, and Hazel has a special quiz to test our knowledge of, well, ourselves!
Also in this episode we each count down our top 3 films of the year. There are some surprising inclusions, and we debate and discuss how we feel now about certain movies.
Any 50th episode would be remiss without our Film Buff or Film Bluff quiz, so this round includes questions on Murder She Wrote, James Bond, Nicholas Cage (thanks, Jon) and some of the earliest female fi...2020-01-051h 01
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!49: Santa Baby YodaAs we head into that time of year where no one has a clue about what day it is, and we constantly emerge blurry-eyed from multiple turkey comas, you can take comfort in our many and varied holiday viewing recommendations!
In this episode, we review the excellent 'Watchmen' TV series, which Jon has declared his favourite TV show of the year. We also do a spoiler-free preview (because we obviously haven’t seen it yet. Ahem!) of 'The Mandalorian' from Disney+.
Dan recommends 'Ladhood', a BAFTA nominated coming of age comedy. And we have a group discussion on Rian Johnson’s mo...2019-12-2250 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!48: Thor and OrderLadies and Gentlemen of the jury, please take your seats for the return of Nerd Court! In the dock this week is a film that has almost divided a relationship - Thor Ragnorok.
Engaged couple Andy and Hazel battle each other in the Nerd courtroom, in our most fiercely fought nerd battle yet. Will Thor Ragnorok see off all the evidence weighted against it? Will Judge Jon pronounce an unbiased ruling? Can Andy and Hazel’s relationship even survive this? Listen to find out!
Also in this episode we have our Film Buff or Film Bluff quiz, where our nerds mu...2019-12-081h 08
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!47: A Dark Fate Of MaterialsThe year was 2019. An era of political strife. A climate crisis loomed. Royal reputations were in tatters. Cats were "sexy". And Sonic the Hedgehog scared the living daylights out of children and adults alike.
Through the mist, one podcast emerged from tens of thousands of other film podcasts to bring peace and prosperity to each and every one of its listeners.
In this episode, play along to our “Guess the movie from its opening crawl” quiz. Hopefully you paid more attention than most of us to the opening titles of some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters!
Also we have a ton of...2019-11-2445 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!46: Are You Sitting Uncomfortably?This week our Film Buff or Film Bluff quiz includes questions on ridiculous Disney live action plots, some devious Terminator facts, the weird and wonderful films available on SyFy, movie costumes, and how food was used as an effect in some iconic movies.
Also Ian Mayor contacts us from the Void, to talk all things unique to John Wick, the Hipster Assassin.
And spurred on by some recent awful examples, we have a good old fashioned debate about modern movie trailers- discussing what we feel a movie trailer should contain, and casting our minds back to our favourite trailers of...2019-11-1051 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!45: I Hear You Paint FacesIn one of our favourite episodes yet to record, we prove just how divisive “Joker” really is, as each of our nerds viewed the film in a different way. Our spoiler-heavy review explores fan theories, direction, Joaquin Phoenix’s take on the character, and how it all fits into today’s world.
Before that, we have our main Reviews section. This week, Jon has been lucky enough to attend a preview screening of Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” - is it worth the 3 and a half hour run time, and how effective is the digital de-ageing? Andy is back, and talks fondly o...2019-10-271h 01
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!44: A Thousand Tiny FrenchwomenDID George Lucas really name a Star Wars planet after Jon Stewart? DID Faye Dunaway once throw a cup of urine in Roman Polanski’s face? DID Patrick Swayze really chew on ice in order to hide his breath during the filming of Ghost? And DID the producers of "Thunderball" REALLY drag a dead shark past Sean Connery, only to discover it wasn’t actually dead? Find out in our regularly deceptive quiz, Film Buff or Bluff!
Also in this episode, hear what Ian Mayor (still trapped in The Void) recommends you check out in order to prepare for Marvel’s Phas...2019-10-1349 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!43: Jon Is Very SorryThe pitiful remains of what was once Jon Farthing join us for a bumper crop of recommendations and quizzing.
Dan raves about Helen O'Hara's new "Superhero Movie Guide", Hazel swoons over Sir Ian McKellen's live show, Peter checks out the backstory of "Pennyworth", Batman's butler, Jon enthuses over Tarantino nostalgia-fest, "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood", and Ian eventually drag(on)s himself away from the clinically addictive "Merge Dragons" game to surf some shorts on the "Dust" channel.
And who will win our closely-fought quiz, based on the plots of ten famous science fiction movies.2019-09-2945 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!42: The Bee PlotWe’re excited by the recently-revealed plans for Marvel Phase 4, but Hazel and Jon think there’s room for one or two other ideas. So, for this episode we created our own version of Kevin Feige, to which Hazel and Jon must pitch their new Phase 4 concepts. This includes a movie centred on the backstory and adventures of Valkyrie, as well as a comeback vehicle for Marvel’s long-lost character, The Swarm. Get ready to hear Jon defend his alt-right mega bee movie...
Before that, we have our Film Buff or Film Buff quiz, with questions on foreign superhero knockoff TV sho...2019-09-1547 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!41: How Deep Is Your Nerd?This week our two special guests, Louise and Andy, join their significant others (Jon and Hazel) in the ultimate Mr and Mrs battle: ”How Deep Is Your Nerd?” See how well they know their partner’s true nerdiness, with a series of movie-based questions.
We've lots of new recommendations for you, too: Peter tells us why new Amazon series “The Boys” is different from the other superhero shows. Andy enjoys Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse’s soothing and hilarious fishing trips in “Gone Fishing”. Hazel covers the mockumentary series “Documentary Now!” starring Bill Hader, Fred Armison and Helen Mirren. And Louise gets her lice...2019-09-0146 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!LIVE from Newcastle Improv FestivalWelcome to a very special live episode, where hosts Hazel, Jon, Peter, Dan and Ian broadcast in front of an audience, as part of the Newcastle Improv Festival.
We’re joined by some very special guests, including Bev Fox from renowned improv group The Suggestibles, who joins Ian to talk about the secret ingredients to their success, and we unearth some new intimate details about how they first met!
We’re also joined by improviser and author of 17 novels, Stella Duffy OBE. In a frank and honest interview, Stella talks about how she emerged from a challenging childhood to being able...2019-08-1850 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!40: Fortieth Episode? EXCELLENT!If you're a fan of entertainment trivia you'll love our 40th episode, which is a Buff or Bluff bonanza!
The nerds face off on questions about actor/ musician duets, obscure casting choices, the one and only Keanu Reeves (including whether or not he was babysat by Alice Cooper), the "Angel" TV series, and the career of James Cameron. Was he really the one who came up with the idea to cover Arnold Schwarzenegger with mud for Predator?
That’s followed by a rapturous one-off (we hope) quiz concocted by Jon. He has 10 quotes, which are either lines of dialogue from Ni...2019-08-0449 min
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 30 - Adults Playing With Kid Toys, Summer Camps for Adults, Board Games, RPGs and Nerdfest Part 2On this episode:
- Rob and Mike discuss the trend of adults playing with kid toys; ranging from adult coloring books to Legos
- They have summer camps for adults???
- Bad dad segment involves the Mafia and a scene reminiscent of the Godfather movie
- Mike and Rob spin off into Nerdfest part 2 as they discuss different board games and role playing games
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? Email us at thes...2019-08-0440 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!39: Not Exactly A Recommendation...This episode is a mega review special - featuring everything new and exciting we've been moved by recently.... and "Brightburn".
And we welcome a new guest. It may be a surprise to some listeners to find that Louise actually exists, and is not just a product of Jon's deranged imagination, but we're delighted to have her join us for this episode!
We discuss Game of Thrones behind-the-scenes documentary, ”The Last Watch” and our lasting thoughts on Weiss and Benioff’s achievements, before speculating on the prequels coming up.
Next up is a review of “Toy Story 4” including Forky’s existential crisis, the...2019-07-2147 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!38: Bad Superman!It’s a fight between good and evil, as Hazel and Jon contest the fate of “Superman 3” in Nerd Court. Will Hazel’s evidence send it to the Phantom zone? Dan is the unbiased judge, with Peter as our expert witness.
We also have a voyage to the Void as Ian Mayor bids a wistful goodbye to Vertigo Comics, which announced its dissolution last week. Ian talks about how this comic giant came to be, and what made it so popular over the years.
Plus, we open the show with our Film Buff or Bluff quiz, which this week includes trivia q...2019-07-0749 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!37: Wild And Crazy NerdsThis episode takes us on a wild and crazy ride as we discuss the life and times of 1980s comedy stars Steve Martin, John Belushi, Rick Moranis, Dan Ackroyd, Eddie Murphy and John Candy. Gain insights into everything from "Ghostbusters" to "Beverley Hills Cop" from Dan’s review of Nick de Semelyn’s new book ”Wild and Crazy Guys”, then test your own knowledge of 1980s comedy trivia as he sets us a quiz based on stories from the book.
Jon has ignored Gary Netflix yet again, to review ”The Perfection”, a disturbing new horror film involving a pair of amorous cell...2019-06-231h 00nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!36: Holy Bat-Nipples!If there was ONE thing that really stood out in 1997’s "Batman & Robin"....
In light of the news there’s going to be a new Batman protecting the streets of Gotham, our nerds debate who was the greatest actor to don the Bat Cape, Bat-nipples or no Bat-nipples. Most of us chose different portrayals although, spoiler alert, none of us selected Batfleck (in fact, we sort of forgot about him...)
Before that, we have our Film Buff or Film Bluff quiz, where our nerds face questions on the friendship between Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, the Starship Enterprise, and...2019-06-0956 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!35: Sex And CookiesHow do you become a guest on the Nerdfest podcast? Sex and cookies, apparently.
This time we have a new voice amongst our nerds, Andy, who joins us for an extra long spoiler special on 'Avengers: Endgame', now that most of the world has seen it (Some of us three times!) In the second part of the show we go scene-by-scene, discussing the fate of many beloved characters, whilst also pondering the eternal question: "How do you spoon a raccoon?"
We open the show with lots of new recommendations: Jon reviews one of the best horror movies he’s ever se...2019-05-261h 07nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!34: The Dinosaur Dating GameSo, if you HAD to, which dinosaur would you choose to "make the beast with two backs" with? It’s these sort of high-brow questions and more which our nerds seek to tackle in this episode.
First up is Film Buff or Bluff, starting with Jon's three outlandish storylines involving The Joker. Then Dan gives us three Jeff Goldblum facts, (one of which is his favourite dinosaur, taking us on said dinosaur dating route.) Peter tests our knowledge of some of Marvel’s wackiest characters, and Hazel tries to pull one over on us with her tricksy facts about the firs...2019-05-1242 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!33: Endgame Of ThronesIn celebration of two great franchises both coming to their conclusions, we have some special features for this episode... Dan has devised a dragon-sized Game of Thrones quiz, spanning all seven previous series. And we record our first reactions to seeing "Avengers Endgame" - mere minutes after leaving the cinema (but after relieving our bladders!). Don’t worry - it’s all spoiler free.
Before that, we each have brand new recommendations for you- Jon reviews 'Sorry to bother you'; the Tessa Thompson and LaKeith Stanfield starring comedy which tells the tale of a telemarketer bejng told to use a ”white...2019-04-2854 minStand-Up DadsEpisode 14 - Importance of Play and Nerdfest 2019On this episode:
- Rob and Mike look into the importance of playing with your kids. Turns out it's a big deal!
- Witness NERDFEST 2019 in the making!
- Harry Potter, Michael Crichton, Warner Bros Cartoons, '80s wrestling and classic Star Wars toys!
- Who's the bad dad this week?
- Mike learns an important lesson on this week's DATING MY DAD segment.
- Who's this episode's comic of the week? Listen and find out!
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "H...2019-04-1439 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!32: GoT any predictions?Duh duh du-du-duh duh du-du DDUUUUUH. "Game of Thrones" is back in front of our eyeballs and we couldn’t be more excited! In this episode we make our predictions for who we think will die first, and who'll end up on the Iron Throne at the end of the series. Unfortunately the three-eyed raven we’d hired for this purpose flew away, which means none of these predictions will come true, but it’s a fun segment!
Before that, it’s the return of ‘Film Buff or Film Bluff’ - and this time we try to fool each other with a combi...2019-04-1455 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!31: Marvellous Things HappenIt’s "Captain Marvel" review time, the majority of which we spend trying to come up with our own synopsis.
Once we get that established however, we have a lively debate about the film’s merits and shortcomings.
In another inspired quiz, Ian borrowed the DeLorean to ask his 5 year old self to describe 10 famous movies, while the rest of us try and guess it from his cryptic clues.
And we start the show with our reviews section - including the "RBG" documentary and it’s cinematic counterpart, "On The Basis Of Sex". Peter enrols us in the "Umbrella Academy", and Ia...2019-03-3155 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!30: It Sounds Amazing, But...Can you tell the difference between the snarl of a Gremlin and the pwish of the Enterprise doors? Then you’ll probably do a lot better at Ian’s masterful movie sounds quiz than we did!
Also in this episode are our(spoiler-free) reactions to 'Captain Marvel' - captured in our mobile recording studio (AKA Hazel’s car) just after leaving the cinema.
In Buff or Bluff, Dan delves into the sitcom careers of Marvel directors, Hazel tries to fool us with ‘facts’ about Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jon looks at reshot movies, and Peter links Batman and James Bond.
And we try out a...2019-03-1648 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!29: Ayoade: Battle AngelIt's a full Nerd house, thanks to Hazel’s recovery (though Jon doesn’t quite want to let go of his temporary hosting duties) and Ian Mac being back from whatever he was doing...
Ian recommends perhaps the strangest video game concept we’ve ever heard (two words: "Vicious Strawberry".) Jon cautiously recommends the updated version of “Suspiria”. We find out whether the eyes have it for “Alita: Battle Angel”. Hazel recommends a person (no, not Chris Hemsworth...) as she’s been enjoying two pieces of work by the luminous Richard Ayoade. And a review of new Netflix series “Riverdale”, leads us down the in...2019-03-0355 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!28: Pain, Trains and Sex EducationWe have lots of wonderful recommendations for you this episode - Jon tests the breakability of M. Night Shyamalan’s “Glass”, Dan endures a nightmare commute on the “Last train to Busan” and Peter shares some “Sex Education”
From beyond the void, Ian Mayor enthuses over the incoming news about Denis Villeneuve’s "Dune". And once more we brave Jon’s Sack of Fun, the world’s unluckiest dip.
WARNING. Does not contain nuts (or, at least, Hazel), but she’ll be back next time.2019-02-1744 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!27: The Curious Case Of Hazel BurtonIn the official* Nerdfest preview of 2019, we chat about the likes of Star Wars Episode IX, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Toy Story 4, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things and Avengers Endgame. Find out which will make the top of our watchlist.
We partake in our usual fun and frivolities during a Film Buff or Film Buff Quiz, including unusual hobbies of Marvel actors, some musical trivia, and some Muppety facts and fiction.
Ahead of the 2019 Oscars ceremony, Dan has concocted a Quiz about this year’s Best Picture nominees. Test your own knowledge against that of our nerds.
And we...2019-02-0348 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!26: Into the Cage-iverseLove him or loathe him, you can’t deny that Nicolas Cage is... interesting.
in this episode, No. 1 fan Jon breaks the podcast record (probably)for the most NC references, including his ‘recommen-dont’ film called Left Behind (“It’s the f*****g rapture, innit”) - another consequence of Jon’s late night, post-pub viewings.
Dan has the misfortune of reviewing Next, the Cage-starring caper he picked from Jon’s Sack of Fun (TM).
Our regular ‘Buff or Buff’ Quiz is back - this time featuring facts about Jar Jar Binks, sport horror movies, Eurovision and David Bowie cameos. Find out which piece of trivi...2019-01-201h 03
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!25: Welcome to the Sack of FunWell hey there 2019, you sexy thing you.
So, what was 2018? A whole crock of... well, we won’t go into that here. But the saving grace for a lot of us was the cinematic experiences we encountered, so enjoy our rundown of the best that last year had to offer.
This episode also sees the first appearance of Jon’s "Sack of Fun", whereby we all benefit from his recent trip to a discount DVD store, and will be forced to watch whatever we pull out of his sack.
In this week’s Film Buff or Bluff Quiz Jon has some w...2019-01-0653 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!24: Consider That A Podcast!ORDER! ORDER! Please assemble for the return of Nerd Court, in which we engage in our fiercest debate yet: the merits of "Total Recall". Will Peter succeed in his quest to send this Arnie classic to Nerd Jail, or will Jon's real-life lawyering skills save it from a fate worse than a decompressive explosion?
Also in this episode, we discuss the trailer for "Avengers: Endgame"- including why Tony Stark is still so handsome after 4 days without food or water, the implications of Thanos doing the unthinkable, and some possible theories on how our heroes might work themselves out of...2018-12-2149 minnerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!23: Meet Gary NetflixYeehaw! pardners. There’s a Wild West theme to this one-year anniversary episode, as we cover new Coen Brothers movie, "Buster Scruggs" and the game "Red Dead Redemption 2".
Other recommendations are Pratchett and Gaiman collaboration "Good Omens", Netflix’s "Apostle" and comedian-testing panel show "Taskmaster". And we choose some great nerdy gifts for Xmas, including a Geek cookbook, a giant lego Star Wars creature and an intriguing book about the weirdest comic book superheroes ever created.
As it’s been a year since we started, we have fun struggling to remember which of us said what in previous episodes, in a spec...2018-12-0850 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!22: Excelsior, True BelieversSpider-Quiz, Spider-Quiz. Does whatever a Spider-Quiz does. Which in this case, means we talk about a peculiar Spider-Man comic book arc that distinctly rhymes with the word ‘Quiz’...
Yep, our Film Buff or Bluff Quiz is back, and this time we try to out-fact each other on fake documentary synopses, 'Quantum Leap' episodes, 'Spider-Man' comics, and which films feature the famous ‘Willhelm Scream’.
We also pay tribute to Stan Lee, and offer some thoughts and insights about his greatest creations.
Ian Mayor is still trapped in the Void, but someone must be letting him out for an hour every day, because...2018-11-2446 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!21: 21st Birthday SpectacularOur podcast can now legally consume alcohol in America! Three cheers to that! To celebrate, we go on a right old rant as Ian ‘takes one for the team’ and reviews the disappointing Venom (in a very amusing way).
It’s not all doom and gloom, as we chat positively about Making a Murderer II, Bohemian Rhapsody, John Carpenter’s tour, and Bad Times at the El Royale, before going all ranty again about Dr. Who (we’re really not sure what Ian had for breakfast that morning).
We then have a spontaneous quiz on the values of iconic movie props, fol...2018-11-1154 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!20: I Didn't See THAT Coming!This episode has more twists than the spinning top from Inception ...if it was real...(answers on a postcard). We discuss our favourite movie twists, from the moments that made us jump out of our seat, to the moments that made us give a little appreciative nod. Inevitably, we also digress to talking about our least-favourite plot twists (here’s looking at you, M. Night Shyamalan). This is a fairly spoiler-filled chat, but we do our best to warn you before we make the big reveal. Mostly.
In our Film Buff or Film Bluff quiz, we try and guess which ri...2018-10-2853 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!19: Tickling The SnitchTime for another Nerdfest podcast - and "time" is the optimum word!
Dan opens the show with his recommendation of a clock (it’s better than it sounds, trust us) before we get chatting about the new series of Dr Who in which we have a brand new Time Lord in the form of Jodie Whittaker. Our other recommendations include the BBC’s Bodyguard, Hotel Artemis, and a great documentary find of Ian’s, that looks behind the scenes of the lives of stand up comedians.
We round off the show with Hazel’s film quote challenge, in which Dan and Ian...2018-10-1543 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!18: Bit Of Rice, Bit Of FishWe’ve been away for a bit but the nerds are officially back in town!
In this show our film quiz ‘Buff or Bluff’ covers the world's most Batshit-crazy "Batman" stories, plus some “Rocky”, Firefly", and Stan Lee trivia you won’t have heard before (unless you read the internet...) and we find out Jon's not-so-secret Sushi recipe.
For our recommendations we review "Disenchantment", "The Meg", "Hereditary", "BlacKKKlansman", and "Ant Man and the Wasp".
And Hazel picks her Born Identity - ultimate East meets West punch-up, "Rocky IV". Best training montage ever? Yes, yes it is...
P.s on behalf of Jon, we’d...2018-10-011h 02
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!17: Meatloaf ImpossibleIts a “Mission Impossible” double-bill this episode, as we review the latest “Fallout”, while Jon fills his Shameful Gap by watching the original movie.
In Buff Or Bluff, Dan tries to baffle us with origin stories, Jon befuddles us with Michael Jackson’s movie career, Hazel digs into the Indiana Jones archives and Peter asks which sci-fi author invented the waterbed. Recommendations this week include "Fear of Flight", "Pawn Stars", and giving "Fear The Walking Dead" another chance.
Who will steal the crown, in the grand final of Nerd Of The Mastery Mind?
Ian Mayor tells the fascinating story of the Alien...2018-08-261h 19
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!16: Can You Smell What The Nerds Are Cooking?IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! Actually, yes it does. We're narcissistic nerds and need your love and validation 😉
We open the show with a flavoursome Film Buff or Bluff quiz - with Jon attempting to fool us with some ridiculous wrestling storylines, Hazel opens the box on Se7en, and Peter has some cunning James Bond clues.
We've then got some new recommendations for you (which takes us off on a tangent about the much missed world of DVD extras). And then it's Peter's turn for The Born Identity as he uncages Hitchcock's classic "The Birds".
We...2018-08-021h 15
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!15: It's Bullet Time!In an episode packed with the usual nerdy recommendations (including "Mortal Engines"- the most batshit-crazy book we’ve ever heard of) Jon fills a shameful gap with Arnie’s “True Lies”, and Dan chooses "Full Metal Jacket" from the year he was born.
We also try to catch each other out with our Buff or Bluff quiz questions, involving "The Matrix", "Star Tours" and some very weird product placements, While Hazel's cats try their best to stop us.2018-07-131h 08
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!14: There’s Something About A Wookiee Lapdance...It's Bayhem in the studio today, as Nerd Court sees Jon take on Hazel fighting the case of "Armageddon". Will it be saved from Nerd Jail?
We have a Shatner-influenced Film Buff or Film Bluff quiz, and it's the final round of Nerd of the Mastery Mind, as Dan finally gets his revenge on Hazel with his devious West Wing questions.
Dan also reveals his thoughts on "Jurassic World 2: Fallen Kingdom" and we round things off with a spoiler-heavy review of "Solo". Buckle up, baby!2018-06-291h 08
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!13: Be A HeroSome rules are made to be broken, aren't they? Welcome to episode 13 of our nerdy movie podcast, featuring the filling of Hazel's THIRD Shameful Gap- "Zombieland"! We also review "Deadpool 2", going into deep spoiler territory, and have a rather risqué Film Buff or Film Bluff quiz (but it has Jeff Goldblum facts in it, so it's well worth it.) Peter and Ian take on their sci fi-oriented specialist subjects in Nerd of the Mastery Mind and, of course, we have the latest and greatest Nerd Recommendations for you. Thanks for all the love you've shown to our podcast recently - w...2018-06-1659 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!12: Where Will You Be When It All Ends?In this episode we've got a bumper round of quizzes! As well as an entertaining 'Film Buff or Film Bluff' we've got the first 2 rounds of our 'Nerds of the Mastery Mind' - so called because Hazel mispronounced it upon introducing it, and failed to recover. Our recommendations this week include a horror movie, a rival podcast (boo hiss!), a Netflix TV show, and a recommendation not to watch one of the worst things ever put to film (clue: there are icebergs involved...). And finally we round off the show with a spoilery discussion of Marvel's Avengers Infinity War, which...2018-05-291h 13
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!11: The Chris Hemsworth TreeThis bumper episode has 2 brand new features! As well as the usual good stuff like movie recommendations and our quiz ‘Film Buff or Film Bluff’, we debut our new game ‘What would Jared Leto do?’ For which we’ve we all come up with various ridiculous scenarios for Mr Leto to test out his "method" acting skills. We also take a look at the classic film Jaws and discuss which modern actors could potentially fill the giant shoes of Brody, Quint and Hooper. And finally, we give Dan a good old fashioned interrogation as he’s been watching all 17 Marvel movies back...2018-05-151h 07
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!10: This Podcast Really Ties The Room TogetherWe made it to double figures! Wahey! In this episode we are all tasked to go on a 5 year space mission, and we must decide which movie, TV show, fictional astronaut and, inevitably, item of food, we would take with us. Expect the unexpected. Also, it's the return of our Shameful Gap feature, as one of us had never seen The Big Lebowski... get ready for some Dudaism! Our Film Buff or Film Bluff quiz takes us into the realms of Lord of the Rings offset antics, injuries on movie sets, Carry On films, and which movie megastar once gave...2018-04-1953 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!9: Karen Gillan Rides a RhinoWe start discussing an Infinity War trailer, but get slightly sidetracked by various Karen Gillan fantasies. After that our 'Nerd Recommendations' feature brings reviews of Netflix's "Annihilation", "I, Tonya", "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" and, for some reason, a David Baddiel live show.
Film Buff or Film Bluff is our regular quiz, which this time tests our knowledge on movie sound effects, Wonder Woman and, erm, porn parodies.
And finally, Ian offers a review of the much loved TV series "Firefly", to fill his first 'Shameful Gap'!
Enjoy!2018-04-041h 08
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!8: General GrievancesWe get all Star Wars-y in this episode as Shameful Gap is back with a, erm, bang! Peter had never seen 'Revenge of the Sith' so sit back and listen as we discuss that film and the wider Star Wars universe (plus we get ourselves into an entertaining discussion on the worst CGI in movies). Before all that though is our Film Buff or Film Bluff quiz, which covers everything from Jaws, Top Gun, Alien and the musical Hamilton! We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as we did making it :)2018-03-221h 04
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!7: Wakanda Forever!Straight out of the cinema and into the pod booth! The team give their thoughts on Marvel's latest: "Black Panther".
Our Film Buff Or Film Bluff quiz is back, taking us into discussions on Pixar, swearing in movies, the Batmobile and Chevy Chase. It's also the return of Shameful Gap as Dan watches "Evil Dead 2" for the very first time (and takes us into a discussion on our favourite horror movies).
And finally, in Taking One For The Team' we have the misfortune of watching "The Cloverfield Paradox". Hear our thoughts on what must be surely the most disappointing film...2018-03-031h 04
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!6: Someone's Going to Nerd JailThis episode we debut our brand new feature: Nerd Court. This is where we take a hotly-debated topic, two of our nerds act as the defence and prosecution, and a nerd judge and jury decide its verdict.
In the stocks this time is the TV show "Lost", defended by Dan, and prosecuted by Ian.
Also this week we have lots of new recommendations for you, including reviews of "The Shape of Water" and "The Post".
And we have another new feature called Taking One For The Team (snigger) - this is where we take a critically-panned movie, dig deep, and...2018-02-0951 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!5: Pop Chip Hotshot!In this episode we have lots of nerdy recommendations from stuff we've seen recently (we mention a few spoilers for "The Last Jedi"). There is also a 'Harry Potter-off' (that sounds dirty, doesn't it?) between two of our biggest Potter nerds which involves a mini Trivial Pursuit challenge.
We get slightly distracted by some Star Wars themed Pop Chips, hence the episode title, before concluding with an epic 'Film Buff or Film Bluff' quiz. Enjoy,
Please get involved in our nerdy discussions on Twitter @NerdfestUK P.S. we recorded this a few days before the Oscar nominations came out!2018-01-2458 min
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!4: Nerd HarderThis episode brings back 'Shameful Gap', as Jon gives us his opinion of "Die Hard 2" upon watching it for the very first time (not one for the kids this...). Our Film Buff Or Film Bluff Quiz takes us into the world of James Cameron, Jason Donovan (yes really) and tortoises getting jiggy. Plus, we talk about the Dr Who Christmas Special, and Ian Mayor gives a great review of new Netflix TV show, "The Punisher".2018-01-171h 04
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!3: What a ridiculous way to catch a fish...Hey nerds! For your listening pleasure this time we have our rundown of the best films to hit the silver screen in 2017 (hey that rhymes...), and a review of "The Last Jedi" that contains oodles amounts of behind the scenes info, courtesy of walking Star Wars-ipidia Daniel Watkins. We also have a new Shameful Gap, as Dan reviews John Carpenter's "They Live" (you know - the one with the chewing gum line), and preview some of the most interesting films to land in 2018.2018-01-031h 03
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!2: Burgers and DinosaursIn our second episode we discuss new trailers for "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" and "Avengers: Infinity War" (delving deep into where these two universes might be heading), Ian Mayor has an extreeeeemely good burger analogy for the Marvel films, we record our initial (3am!) reactions to "The Last Jedi", and conclude with a brand new feature: Film Buff, Or Film Bluff which you can play along to at home! Enjoy!2017-12-191h 13
nerdfest Podcast: Movies, TV, Trivia and Fun!1: The Future of Law EnforcementThis podcast is for all the obsessive film/ TV/ general nerd trivia fans out there. We love this stuff, and we hope you'll find our musings and insights entertaining. In this inaugural episode, us nerds discuss our favourite films of all time, offer a (spoiler heavy) review of "Thor: Ragnorok", musings on the new Star Trek TV series and our first Shameful Gap as Hazel gives a review of "RoboCop" after watching it for the very first time. And lots more! Give it a listen and let us know what you think; there's much more on the way!2017-12-071h 07