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StorylinkingLeveraging AI to Scale Human Connection and Creativity, with David NorrisHow AI can elevate human creativity and community engagement In this episode of Storylinking, musician/developer/founder/creator David Norris and host Tom Lietz talk about how generative AI is transforming creativity and community engagement. They discuss practical ways to integrate new AI-based approaches while staying human-centered, balancing innovation with ethical considerations, and using new tools to build meaningful connections at scale. Key topics include the potential of generative AI to transform creativity and community engagement, the balance between AI innovation and human values, and the ethical considerations involved. The conversation explores how leaders can be...2024-12-3148 min
Heroes in GriefE29 - Rosanne Norris - Author - Reiki Master - Certified Grief EducatorRosanne Norris embarked on a spiritual path, in 2018, after her thirty-year-old son, Lee, passed from an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. She is an affiliate leader for an international, non-profit organization, called Helping Parents Heal, a support group for parents.Rosanne is the author of the book, beLEEve, a Journey of Loss, Healing, and Hope (2020), and a contributor to several anthologies: Ordinary Oneness, The Simplicity of Everyday Love, Grace and Hope (2021), Gathering at the Doorway, An Anthology of Signs, Visits, and Messages from the Afterlife (2022), Ignite Your Inner Fire (2023), Awaken Your Magic, Real Life Manifestation Journeys (2024, Paws and...2024-11-2444 min
TV RELOADTASKMASTERS AUSTRALIA - TOM CASHMANHi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Tom Cashman. Who is currently on Network Ten’s Taskmasters Australia! Which is on weekly… Thursday nights at 7:30. Which you can catch up on 10 play once the episodes drop!! Sitting by Tom Gleeson's side is his trusty assistant, Tom Cashman, dutifully taking notes and reporting back on all the ups and downs of each task. For several weeks, the comedians face tasks that are then played in front of each other and to a live audience. Each comedian will get sc...2024-06-1328 min
Lessons Learned for VetsSeason 2 Episode 70: Learning You Don't Have to Be Perfect with Tom ZacherSend us a textWhen Tom Zacher retired from the US Navy in November of 2019, he very carefully planned out all the steps of his transition. He had no idea there were companies that help you with your resume, so he posted his resume on LinkedIn and asked for advice. After getting a big response with many conflicting thoughts on what was right for his resume, he was a little overwhelmed. We discussed the importance of asking for the strategic “why” behind any resume advice. If they can’t give you a strategic reason, then it is l...2022-04-0649 min
Red Ink Revival Leadership Podcast91. Tom Toney – A Revolutionary Vision to Impact Children as Next Generation LeadersWelcome to Episode #91 of the Red Ink Revival Leadership Podcast. Today’s conversation is with pastor, corporate coach, and student development entrepreneur Tom Toney, as we talk through his revolutionary vision to impact children as next generation leaders. Tom is a Lead Pastor and a Leadership/Organizational Development Trainer. He is the founder of Current Family, a non-profit dedicated to empowering students and families with resources for personal growth and development. He is the creator of KUEST Student Leadership Development Systems, which over the past 20+ years has been used by organizations, schools around the nation, and...2021-10-141h 04
When Nerds Collide#305 – It’s the Muppet Show (Finally)!<p> Welcome one and all to episode 305 of When Nerds Collide! This week, your hosts and Mike Federal pick up where they left off two episodes ago and finally get to talk about the Muppets! The guys talk about their first exposure to the Muppets and what they enjoy most about the Muppets. Tom closes out the show with a quiz about puppets who are not Muppets! Enjoy!</p>
<p>We hope that everyone listening is healthy and safe! Stay home if you can and listen to When Nerds Collide!</p>
<p...2020-03-3000 minWhen Nerds Collide#303 – The New Fantastic Four Starring Look Man!<p> Welcome one and all to Episode 303 of When Nerds Collide! This week, Dan and Tom are joined by the president of Incredible Conventions and long-time friend of When Nerds Collide, Mike Federali! This was supposed to be an episode about the Muppets, but when these guys get together, the train tends to go off the rails, and this time is no exception! The guys play catch-up, talk about Mike's new alter-ego, and discuss upcoming conventions and projects. Mike suffers through a round of Star Wars Mad Libs, and the guys propose a new incarnation of the Fantastic Fo...2020-03-1700 minWhen Nerds Collide#302 – Look Who’s Talking!<p> Welcome one and all to Episode 302 of When Nerds Collide! After a short hiatus, Dan and Tom are back, rested and refreshed, ready to bring you your weekly serving of infotainment!</p>
<p>This week, expect to dazzled with such anecdotes as Dan's funny boss, Tom's new job, and Dan's dryer problems! There is some nerdy talk about the recent offerings on Netflix, and then Dan has a list of questions that are too stupid too answer. Plus Dan reads (sort of)! And Dan's newest obsession, The Witcher! He got a tattoo! Tom c...2020-03-1000 minWhen Nerds Collide#301 – Last Christmas?<p>Welcome one and all to episode 301 of When Nerds Collide! This week, Dan and Tom are joined by Chris for the last "Christmas Tips with Chris" for 2019! Also, the guys go over some more voicemails from episode 300, a year-end WNC review, Star Wars Mad Libs, Tom's annual Celebrity Death list, and a Death quiz!</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://whennerdscollide.net/2019/12/25/301-last-christmas/">#301 – Last Christmas?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://whennerdscollide.net">When Nerds Collide</a>.</p>2019-12-2500 minWhen Nerds Collide#300 1/2 – killing time<p>On this short episode Dan and friends gather in the room for some juvenal hijinks! It was Sams 4th birthday party, and things were getting dull so a recording was made.</p>
<p>Chris, Andrew and Ryan sit in to participate in horrible, dirty, offensive Sta Wars madlibs. Chris has some Christmas tips for you and we close it out with random questions Dan found in an old stack of Tom's quiz pile.</p>
<p>Sit back and laugh or just turn it off cause its gross and not...2019-12-1500 minWhen Nerds Collide#300 (redeaux) – It Could Be Worse!<p>Welcome one and all to episode 300 of When Nerds Collide! This week Dan and Tom reach a milestone episode and are joined in the celebration by long-time friend of the show, Chris!</p>
<p>The guys start the show with a new feature, Inappropriate Star Wars Mad Libs! THe regular banter terrible jokes and the standard juvenile content that is WNC. Then, they wheedled, begged, and cajoled and you, dear listeners, came through! You provided a butt-load of voicemails, and they play all of them! Chris provides his first set of Christmas Tips...2019-12-0800 minWhen Nerds Collide#299 – This Is Not Going To Go The Way You Think!<p>Welcome one and all to episode 299 of When Nerds Collide! This week Dan and Tom are joined by Tobias and Ivey as nerds truly collide during the discussion of Star Wars: The Last Jedi!</p>
<p>Next week When Nerds Collide celebrates Episode 300! How about leaving us a voicemail? Click the tab on the right and you'll have 90 seconds to say whatever you want about the show!</p>
<p>Thanks to Kirby Krackle for the music!</p>
<p>Nerd to your mother!</p>
...2019-12-0100 minWhen Nerds Collide#298 – Climb Every Mountain!<p> Welcome one and all to episode 298 of When Nerds Collide! This week Dan is joined by Ivey and Ryan to discuss that most wonderful form of entertainment, the musical!</p>
<p>After some discussion of Star Wars and AppleTV, the guys jump in and talk about musicals, in the theater, on the silver screen, and on the tube!</p>
<p>And even though he's not on the show, Tom provided a quiz about our American treasure, Tom Hanks!</p>
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<p>...2019-11-2600 minWhen Nerds Collide#297 – Play It Again, Sam!<p>Welcome one and all to episode 297 of When Nerds Collide! This time Dan and Tom are joined by special guest Sam Ritchie! Sam brings a more mature, intelligent perspective to the show! In this episode, the guys talk about Disney+, HBO Max, The Mandalorian, the Friends "reunion", and a plethora of other topics. And since the latest reboot of Charlie's Angels came out this week, Tom closes out the show with a quiz about Angels!</p>
<p>Thanks to Kirby Krackle for the use of their music!</p>
<p>...2019-11-2200 minWhen Nerds Collide#296 – Saucer Men From Mars!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! In this extra-special episode, Dan and Tom are joined by Tobias (again?) to finish out the Adventures of Indiana Jones with The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! Plus Super-hero Password, a Harrison Ford quiz, and much more!</p>
<p>Please check out our Facebook page and our Twitter account!</p>
<p>Thanks to Kirby Krackle for the bumpers!</p>
<p>Nerd to your Mother!</p>
<p>The post <...2019-11-1100 minWhen Nerds CollideEpisode 295 – What’s For Dinner?<p>Welcome one and all to episode 295 of When Nerds collide! This week Dan and Tom talk about the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, just in time for Halloween!</p>
<p>But not just Rocky Horror, because the guys found a list of other Horror Musicals as well!</p>
<p>Plus, a discussion of the grossest candies! Not candies that you may not like, but candies that are intentionally gross!</p>
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<p>Happy Halloween! Check out our Facebook a...2019-10-2700 minWhen Nerds Collide#294 – Does Anyone Here Speak English?<p>Welcome one and all to episode 294 of When Nerds Collide! This time around, Dan and Tom deviate from their standard format and bring Tobias back to talk Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade! Dan just couldn't wait until next month!</p>
<p>Thanks to Tobias for joining us again and a heartfelt sigh to Mike Federali who was unable to join us. Were you very disappointed that you couldn't be here, Mike?</p>
<p>Thanks to the Krackle for the musics!</p>
<p>Nerd to...2019-10-2200 minWhen Nerds Collide#293 – Don’t Listen With The Lights Out!<p>Welcome one and all to another spoooOOOOOoooooky episode of When Nerds Collide! This week, Dan and Tom talk about some of their favorite scary TV shows, including The Night Stalker, Tales From the Crypt, The Hitchhiker, and Rescue 911! Wait, what?</p>
<p>Keep checking back to our Facebook page! It's a work in progress!</p>
<p>Thanks to KK for the TT!</p>
<p>Nerd to Your Mother!</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://whennerdscollide.net/2019/10/16/293-dont-listen-lights/"...2019-10-1600 minWhen Nerds Collide#292 – Fortune and Glory, Kid!<p>Welcome one and all to another amazing episode of When Nerds Collide! This week, Dan and Tom are joined by long-time friend of the show Tobias! The guys have joined together to discuss the second chapter in Lucas/Spielberg's classic adventure series, Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom! So sit back in your life raft with a young Asian boy and enjoy!</p>
<p>Thanks to Tobias for stopping by!<br />
Still working on the FB page! Please stand by!</p>
<p>Thanks to Kirby Krackle...2019-10-1100 minWhen Nerds Collide#291 – The Return!<p>Welcome one and all to episode 291 of When Nerds Collide! Summer's over, the kids are back in school, work schedules have calmed down, and Dan and Tom are back in the man cave, bringing you their usual brand of humor(?) and info-tainment! This time around, the guys play catch-up, talking about some of the nerdy stuff that has been released and some the happenings over the past several weeks! So sit back and enjoy the geeky goodness!</p>
<p>We are still getting back up to speed with the Facebook page and the...2019-10-0300 minWhen Nerds Collide#290 – The Films of 1999<p>The films of 1999? Whoa! What an amazing year of movies! On this Tom-less episode Dan and Ivey go over the many, many films that were released in the year of nineteen hundred and ninety nine! A lot of films that influenced the movie studio and pop culture, came out 20 years ago and you may not even realize it!</p>
<p>Dan goes over over a quick quiz about the films of Keanu Reeves, and Ivey gives us his guilty pleasure film. This lengthy episode has discussions on all the films that were huge...2019-08-1100 minWhen Nerds Collide#289 – It Had To Be Snakes!<p>Welcome one and all to episode 289 of When Nerds Collide! This time around, Dan and Tom are joined by friend of the show and frequent guest Tobias to talk about one of the greatest films of all time, Raiders of the Lost Ark!<br />
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Thanks to Tobias for joining us this week!</p>
<p>Thanks to Kirby Krackle for the music!</p>
<p>Nerd to your mother!</p>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnoHkG7j-Nk</p...2019-07-1600 minWhen Nerds Collide#288 – Villains, Fireworks and Julio!<p>Welcome one and all to episode 288 of When Nerds Collide! This week Dan and Tom talk a wide variety of topics, including Far From Home, Captain Marvel, Stranger Things 3, fireworks, Mad Magazine, and famous Julias!</p>
<p>Thanks to Kirby Krackle for the music!</p>
<p>Nerd to your mother!</p>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9o6412lwGA</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://whennerdscollide.net/2019/07/10/288-villains-fireworks-and-julio/">#288 – Villains, Fireworks and Julio!</a>...2019-07-1100 minWhen Nerds Collide#287 – Summertime Fun!<p>Welcome one and all to When Nerds Collide episode 287! This time, Dan and Tom are joined by Dan's long-time friend, Brian! Brian was on one the party episodes, but this is his first time in one of the official guest chairs!</p>
<p>After some small talk about a tiny topic, the discussion turns to movie talk, including Toy Story 4 and Ready Player One.</p>
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<p>Also, you can play Zork and other text adventures here - http://zorkonline.net/</p>
<...2019-07-0400 minWhen Nerds Collide#286 – The Baloney Pony!<p>Welcome one and all to episode 286 of When Nerds Collide! This week, inspired by the release of the Batman/TMNT animated movie, Dan and Tom talk about their favorite comic book crossovers!</p>
<p>After the opening bit, Dan has some Easter Eggs from the Godzilla film!</p>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tJBpE28bN8</p>
<p>Dan and Tom collide over Superman vs. Thor!</p>
<p>The guys discuss Sylvester Stallone's appearance at a Philadelphia convention and the o...2019-06-1000 minWhen Nerds Collide#285 – Hail to the King!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! In this episode, Dan and Tom get together to discuss the King of the Monsters himself, Godzilla!</p>
<p>Tom opens the show with an amazing story! Even if you stop listening after that, you have to hear this story!</p>
<p>Daniel gives us his review of that 70's sci-fi classic, Logan's Run!</p>
<p>Friend of the show Jim has encounters with two different pornbots!</p>
<p>...2019-06-0200 minWhen Nerds Collide#284 – Well, That Sucked!<p>Welcome one and all to episode 284 of When Nerds Collide! After a brief hiatus, Dan and Tom are back with a new episode! This week they talk about a wide variety of things, including Godzilla, Tidewater Comiccon, Dan's new babysitter, Thundercats, Detective Pikachu, Ready Player One, and the best and worst of TV series finales! Tom has a 60's sitcom quiz and Dan brings in a ringer to help him out, the lovely Paige!</p>
<p>Thanks to Kirby Krackle for the music!</p>
<p>Nerd to your mother...2019-05-2800 minWhen Nerds Collide#283 – The Rat Is The Hero!<p>Welcome one and all to episode 283 (Yay 283!) of When Nerds Collide. This week your hosts are joined by long time friends of the show and frequent guests Tobias and Ivey! The topic this week (even though they recorded on May the Fourth) is the record breaking film, Avengers Endgame!</p>
<p>Just to get this out of the way, this weeks episode features spoilers! It's filled with spoilers! Every spoiler you can think of! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! If you haven't seen...2019-05-0500 minWhen Nerds Collide#282 – Easter Eggs, A Week Late!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! To celebrate the release of Avengers: Endgame, Dan and Tom are going to discuss Easter Eggs from the previous twenty-two films!</p>
<p>Dan opens the show with a story about a co-worker in distress that gets progressively worse!</p>
<p>The guys discuss the upcoming Tidewater Comicon, May 18th & 19th at the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center! Check it out here: https://tidewatercomicon.com/</p>
<p>The talk turns to Something In...2019-04-2900 minWhen Nerds Collide#281 – Rise of the Who?<p>Episode 281!</p>
<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerd's Collide! This time around, Dan and Tom catch up after a few weeks away, and go over the latest news coming out of the Disney camp! No guests, just your two OG hosts, flappin' and rappin'!</p>
<p>Dan opens the show with a story that re-enforces his lack of sports knowledge and then proceeds to test Tom's comic book knowledge with questions from a quiz app on his phone!</p>
<p...2019-04-1500 minWhen Nerds CollideWhen Nerds Collide Flashback! – Episode 93<p>Due to some scheduling conflicts, Dan and Tom couldn't record a new episode this week! But never fear, instead of going a week without your WNC fix, we've reached way back into the archives and pulled out a classic episode for your enjoyment! Episode 93 was the first episode of the year in 2014 and featured friends of the show Tobias and Chad Richardson!<br />
They talk about what they got for Christmas and what our wonderful listeners received as well. They discuss banned cartoons and why they were banned in the first place. Dan has a...2019-04-0900 minWhen Nerds Collide#280 – No Fool Like An April Fool!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! In celebration of April Fools' Day, this episode is nothing but Dan and Tom telling jokes! Sit back and prepare to laugh! Be warned, some of these jokes are NSFW! And some are just NSFA (Not Safe For Anyone)!</p>
<p>Tidewater Comicon is fast approaching! May 18th and 19th at the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center! Get you tickets and passes here - https://tidewatercomicon.com/ Mike Federali, how would you rate our jokes in this episode?</p>
...2019-03-3100 minWhen Nerds Collide#279 – What’s up Doc?!<p>Welcome one and all to this week’s episode of When Nerds Collide! In celebration of Doctor's Day next Sunday, Dan and Tom get together this week to discuss doctors in comic books!</p>
<p>But first, Dan tells about the new show he's watching, The Passage! Tom talks about finishing The Order on Netflix! Dan laments the 15th and final season of Supernatural, which leads to a discussion of the longest-running shows on television.</p>
<p>The guys then examine the topic of Doctors in comics, including Dr. Do...2019-03-2400 minWhen Nerds Collide#278 – Please remain seated at all times!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! This time Dan and Tom are joined by friends of the show Ivey and Tobias (unofficial Blockbluster reunion, right here!) to talk about those places of wonder and excitement, amusement parks!</p>
<p>Dan, Ivey, and Tom have lists about amusement parks, and Tobias answers the question "What's the difference between a carnival and an amusement park?"!</p>
<p>And Tom closes out the show with a quiz about fictional amusement parks!</p>
<p...2019-03-1700 minWhen Nerds Collide#277 – Those Marvel-ous Women!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! To celebrate International Women's Day and the release of the Captain Marvel film, Ivey joins Dan and Tom on this episode to talk about some of the great female characters from the Marvel universe. They discuss some of their favorites, not-so-favorites and the ones they love to hate! . Dan and Tom talk about the comic book versions while Ivey takes on the film versions . There are well over 200 characters, but don't worry, they only talk about 185 of them.</p>
<p>See if...2019-03-1100 minWhen Nerds Collide#276 – Cause You Had A Bad Day!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! After a brief hiatus, Dan and Tom bring to you a slew, nay, a plethora of topics!</p>
<p>Ever had a bad day at work? Dan has! He felt so angry about it, he felt compelled to talk about it and get's Tom to relate his own story! But that wasn't enough! He brought some stories of other people who also had terrible days at work!</p>
<p>Dan tells us about his experience at the f...2019-03-0600 minWhen Nerds Collide#275 – Footbar, Fyre, and Fails!<p>Welcome one and all to episode 275 of When Nerds Collide! This week, Dan and Tom are joined by the father of Tidewater Comicon, Mike Federali, with friend of the show Brandon hanging out as well!<br />
The show opens with a discussion of Brandon's upcoming wrestling career! Then the guys play catch up with Mike, what he's been up to, his new office, and all the new shows and events he has coming soon!<br />
In honor of the Big Game, Daniel brings a list of his favorite sports films and Tom has...2019-02-0500 minWhen Nerds Collide#274 – Beat ‘Em and Eat ‘Em!<p>Welcome one and all to episode 274 of When Nerds Collide! This week Dan and Tom are joined by funnyman Derek Williams! Whenever Derek is on the show, the talk quickly turns to video games and this time is no exception! Derek updates the guys on his personal collection of arcade games, which includes a group favorite, Dragon's Lair!</p>
<p>The video game discussion takes a turn into a weird place when Daniel first learns about an infamous Atari 2600 game!</p>
<p>Dan and Derek bring the funny with...2019-01-2900 minWhen Nerds Collide#273 – Molasses, Spider-Man, and Winnie the Pooh!<p>Welcome one and all to episode 273 of When Nerds Collide! On this week's episode, Dan and Tom have no real topic or guests, so it's not really a hodge-podge show, but it's not one with the lazer-like focus the guys usually have, either!</p>
<p>Tom opens the show with a story of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919! Not a very funny tale, but one with a bit of black humor to it.</p>
<p>Dan then talks about the theme of his upcoming birthday party!</p>
...2019-01-2100 minWhen Nerds Collide#272 – Oh He-Man, How You Vex Me!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! This time Dan and Tom are joined by Tobias to discuss He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! The audio on this week's episode is a bit off, but it's still listenable!<br />
Dan opens the show with a story of how young women can set back the feminist agenda 5 decades! Then after a brief discussion of what everyone has been watching and playing, the guys jump right into the topic!</p>
<p>Dan provides a very brief history...2019-01-1400 minWhen Nerds Collide#271 – 2019? More of the same!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! Dan and Tom start 2019 guest-free, so it's just the two of them! New WNC intern Jeremy live streams the episode using Dan's phone(that's why it's messed up)!</p>
<p>Dan starts the show with talk about the mistaken identity he experienced at work on New Year's Eve!</p>
<p>Friend of the show Valerie made us a video of what Christmas Crackers are! It's awesome! Watch it here!<br />
https://youtu.be/qy1p6...2019-01-0700 minWhen Nerds Collide#270 – For Old Gang Signs 2018!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! Dan and Tom are joined once again by Chris for their amazing year - end review show!<br />
After some brief catch-up about Christmas presents and viewing choices, Dan starts off the countdown with the most unusual things people inserted into their bodily orifices!</p>
<p>The discussion continues with the best and worst films of 2018!</p>
<p>Tom runs through his list of famous people we lost in 2018!</p>
<p>...2018-12-3100 minWhen Nerds Collide#268 – Those Wonderful Toys!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! This week Dan and Tom are joined by the Christmas tipper Chris and the lovely Paige to talk about everyone's favorite present, toys!</p>
<p>This week introduces the new WNC drinking game! Whenever you hear Dan make a mistake, take a drink! Whenever you hear Dan mispronounce a name, take a drink! Whenever you hear Tom ruin one of Dan's jokes, take a drink!</p>
<p>After the normal chit-chit, Dan lets us know that some...2018-12-1000 minWhen Nerds Collide#267 – My Leg!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! Your humble hosts, Dan and Tom, have no guests this week and no real topic, so welcome to the post Thanksgiving hodge-podge!<br />
Dan opens the show with a story about what he considers to be a racist encounter he had, and learns a little something at the same time!</p>
<p>The guys talk about Rob Liefeld stuff! But only briefly! Wait! Come back! Come back!</p>
<p>Then, the hodge-podge cometh! It almost...2018-12-0300 minWhen Nerds Collide#266 – They Still Call Me Bruce!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! This episode is the second half of the conversation with Bruce about Comic Book Tropes!</p>
<p>What is a trope? A trope is a commonly recurring literary and rhetorical device, motif or cliché in creative works such as books, movies, or TV shows. Here's a link to a comprehensive list of tropes in comics:<br />
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ComicBookTropes</p>
<p>In case you haven't heard it:</p>
&l...2018-11-2600 minWhen Nerds Collide#265-They Call Me Bruce!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! This week Dan and Tom are joined by friend of the show, podcast mogul and best-selling author Bruce to talk about Comic Book Tropes!</p>
<p>In part one, the guys discuss the passing of Stan Lee.</p>
<p>Thanks to Bruce for talking with us! Here’s a link to his Amazon page where you can find his books and his podcasts!<br />
https://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Leslie/e/B071HB5PHD/ref=sr_tc...2018-11-1900 minWhen Nerds Collide#264 – This Is Where to Find Fantastic Beasts!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! This week your hosts Dan and Tom are joined by long-time friend of the show Blair to discuss the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them!</p>
<p>Dan opens the show with a story about being asked for money by a vegetarian panhandler!</p>
<p>Blair tells us about her current adventure!</p>
<p>Everyone talks about what they're currently watching, and Dan talks talks about The Good Cop yet again...2018-11-1200 minWhen Nerds Collide#263 – A Devilishly Good Halloween!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! Your hosts, Dan and Tom, are here to provide you with your regular dose of info-tainment! This time around, the guys talk about infernal characters from the DC and Marvel Universes!</p>
<p>The guys open the show with a discussion of baseball (no, really!) and how they would make it better!<br />
Dan talks about The Good Cop! Again! And Angie Tribeca! Again!</p>
<p>In the spirit of community, Tom presents a Public...2018-10-2900 minWhen Nerds Collide#262 – A Random Buttload of Stuff!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! This time around, Dan and Tom have no guests, back to the original spirit of the show, a phone conversation between two nerdy friends! Also, there's no topic this week, either, just a random hodge-podge of subjects!</p>
<p>Dan opens the show with some stories of the trials of Trunk-or Treat at his son's school!</p>
<p>Plus a tale of his friend's missing dog, and how he made a new friend!</p>
<p...2018-10-2200 minWhen Nerds Collide#261 – A Curious Collection of Quirky Quizzes!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! This week, Dan and Tom were unable to record a new episode(BOOOOO!) so Dan, being the editing wizard that he is, looked back through the archives and gathered together a collection of quizzes for your enjoyment!(YAAAYYY!) Listen for a plethora of guest stars, including Ryan, Antonio, Mike, Ivey, and many more!!!</p>
<p>How about giving us a Halloween treat and rate and review WNC on ITUNES! And check out the WNC Facebook page! Lots of cool stuff there...2018-10-1500 minWhen Nerds Collide#260 – Bring On The Bad Guys!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! Joining the guys this week is long-missing friend of the show Ryan!</p>
<p>Dan opens the show with why he thinks a famous movie quote is garbage, much to the disagreement of Tom and Ryan!</p>
<p>Then Ryan talks about the future of Star Wars!</p>
<p>RIP Will Vinton, creator of The California Raisins and coiner of the phrase "Claymation"</p>
<p>And then, on to...2018-10-0700 minWhen Nerds Collide#259 – Those Marvelous Marvels of Marvel!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! Joining Dan and Tom this week is long-time friend of the show, Avry!</p>
<p>To start out, Avry suggests the guys should video record the episodes and post them on Youtube! Wow! That leads to a discussion of child endangerment, Tiajuana Flats, and a passive-aggressive email confrontation from Mike Federali!<br />
Avry Talks about what he's watching and starts another discussion of Castle Rock and how it ties into the main Stephen King universe!<br />
Tom...2018-10-0100 minWhen Nerds Collide#258 – The Spirit of Responsibility!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! This time around, Dan and Tom are joined by the father of the Tidewater Comicon and the Hampton Comicon, Mike Federali!<br />
With no specific topic in mind, the guys cover a range of them, including:<br />
- Bert and Ernie<br />
- Facebook post insanity<br />
- Junkyard Dog<br />
- The Spirit of Responsibility<br />
- Disenchanted, Voltron and Next Gen<br />
- The new Grinch trailer<br...2018-09-2400 minWhen Nerds Collide#257 – A Show About Nothing!<p>Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! This time around, your hosts Dan and Tom really have no topic, so they just spout off with whatever comes to mind!<br />
Dan opens the show with a tale of the destruction of a prized collectible!</p>
<p>Then the guys switch back and forth between what they've seen this week, including Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Castle Rock, and the films of M. Night Shyamalan, including the revelation that Dan's wife had not seen The Sixth Sense!<...2018-09-1700 min