2 NerdyBirds Podcast
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings2 NerdyBirds Podcast is a women-led, pop-culture and gamer-culture podcast hosted by two long-distance friends : Wren and Jade. Join us as we cover our favorite movies, the music we're loving, and a whole lot of nerdy love for video games.
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2 NerdyBirds - Review the Video Game Awards and Jade spits on Final Fantasy 7 - Season 4 Finale
December 31, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWelcome to the end of 2023! This was a stacked year for all categories of games! The Birds discuss the Video Game Awards nominees and winners for 2023. This episode is full of hot-takes, so hang in there while Wren talks the best strategies for fighting games and Jade kinda, sorta trashes on Final Fantasy 7. For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us: [email protected] Jade@2nerdybird...
2 NerdyBirds - Grateful for the return of Our Flag Means Death - Season 4, episode 5
November 18, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBSo much to be grateful for! The Birds are back and so is Our Flag Means Death! HBO surprised dropped season 2 on us! Wren and Jade are full sails ahead on their break down of the season. Join the post-watch party today! For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us: [email protected] [email protected] Or Join our community Discord to get super nerdy https://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f
Season 4, Episode 4: The Emmys and more award shows you love to hate
August 07, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIt's awards season and The Birds get deep into the 2023 Emmys, what the writer's strike and SAG-AFTRA joint strikes are about, and why the Teen Choice Awards is the best awards show. For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us: [email protected] [email protected] Or Join our community Discord to get super nerdy https://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f
Season 4, Episode 3: What happened to E3? What is Megan Fox doing? What's the best Diablo class? And many more unanswered questions
July 11, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThe 2 NerdyBirds, Wren and Jade have been busy, partly with Diablo 4 and partly with life and new jobs. But The Birds are back to catch up on all things nerdy. In this episode the discuss the current state of media shows in the gaming world, why Wren misses E3, the best Diablo 4 class, Jade's dirty secret about "wholesome" games, and so much more. P.S. There were some technical difficulties with our usual recording set-up, so this was a back-up solution. Apologies for the audio quality....
Season 4, Episode 2: Best Female Videogame Characters
March 09, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBJust in time for International Women's Day 2023, the Birds take a look at various female video game characters, what makes them great, and what they hope to see in the future. This year's theme for Women's Day is "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality," and the Birds are optimistic for the future. --Show Notes-- Resources referenced this episode that support and research the intersection of women and gaming are: Feminist Frequency Women in Games For more updates on all ...
Season 4, Episode 1: Top 5 games by playtime - Where did all the time go?
February 01, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBWelcome to Season 4! As Wren and Jade look ahead at new game announcements for 2023, they reflect on the games they have spent the most time with. Can you guess their Top 5 games? --Show Notes-- This episode is completely not sponsored by GOG, though Wren and Jade love the GOG Galaxy Launcher for keeping track of their game libraries across multiple platforms. If you are also platform agnostic with your purchases, they cannot recommend it enough https://www.gog.com/galaxy Surprise, but Dr...
Season 3 - Best of 2022
December 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThe Birds are back with their favourite things of 2022. Tune in and catch up! Have a happy holidays, the Birds will be back in 2023! For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us: [email protected] [email protected] Or Join our community Discord to get super nerdy https://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f
S3-Episode 2: Anti-hero showdown: Boba Fett vs The Peacemaker
April 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBJoin the 2 NerdyBirds this episode to discover what makes for good and interesting anti-heroes, and which studio won: Disney/Star Wars or the DC Extended Universe? For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us: [email protected] [email protected] ------------------------- SHOW NOTES ------------------------- See Wren's guides on Eurogamer Tiny Tina Loot Luck and other collectibles gu...
Season 3 - Premiere! It's a lore episode - Dragon Age and the Tevinter Imperium
March 12, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWren and Jade of 2 NerdyBirds are back with a new season. Join them for a season of adventures and lore behind their favourite games. Thanks to a listener question, this season starts with an exploration of the world of Dragon Age. For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us: [email protected] [email protected] ------------------------- SHOW NOTES ------------------------- Drag...
Season 2 - Finale!
January 28, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBIn this episode of 2 NerdyBirds, Wren and Jade look back at 2021 and talk about their favourite games, shows, and everything they're looking forward to for 2022. For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us: [email protected] [email protected] Or Join our community Discord to get super nerdy https://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f
S2-Episode 5: 2 NerdyBirds Review the Video Game Awards
December 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIn the penultimate episode of Season 2, the 2 NerdyBirds review the Video Game Awards nominees, winners, and upcoming game trailers. Join us! For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us: [email protected] [email protected] Or Join our community Discord to get super nerdy https://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f
2 NerdyBirds review the Video Game Awards
December 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIn the penultimate episode of Season 2, the 2 NerdyBirds review the Video Game Awards nominees, winners, and upcoming game trailers. Join us!
S2-Episode 4: Return of the Birds!
November 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBThe Birds are back! After a short break, Wren and Jade catch each other up on games they've been playing (New World, Guardians of the Galaxy) and talk about the new Dune movie! Listen now and find out which Bird wants to be a Pegasus or a unicorn for the day. --Show Notes-- 2 NerdyBirds Twitter Wren on Twitch, Twitter, or email: [email protected] Jade on Twitch, Twitter, or email: [email protected]
S2-Episode 4: Return of the Birds!
November 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBThe Birds are back! After a short break, Wren and Jade catch each other up on games they've been playing (New World, Guardians of the Galaxy) and talk about the new Dune movie! Listen now and find out which Bird wants to be a Pegasus or a unicorn for the day. --Show Notes-- 2 NerdyBirds Twitter Wren on Twitch, Twitter, or email: [email protected] Jade on Twitch, Twitter, or email: [email protected] For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or ...
Nerdy in 30 Ep. 1: Saturday Morning Special - Nintendo Direct
September 25, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBHello! This is a new special series in which one or both of the Nerdy Birds will nerd out for 30 minutes. In this inaugural Nerdy in 30 (or less) Wren recaps the recent Nintendo Direct from September 24! Thanks for listening
Nerdy in 30: Saturday Morning Special - Nintendo Direct
September 25, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBHello! This is a new special series in which one or both of the Nerdy Birds will nerd out for 30 minutes. In this inaugural Nerdy in 30 (or less) Wren recaps the recent Nintendo Direct from September 24! Thanks for listening For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us: [email protected] [email protected] Or Join our community Discord to get super nerdy https://discord.gg/bTYVcyfn2f
S2-Episode 3: More Blizzard Shenanigans and PlayStation Showcase hype
September 21, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBIn this episode, the 2 Nerdy Birds bring you ongoing updates in the Activision-Blizzard lawsuits...yes, now there are TWO lawsuits. Share their thoughts on other shenanigans in the gaming industry, but cannot help but nerd out over the recent PlayStation Showcase. All this and more, listen now! --Show Notes-- 2 NerdyBirds Twitter Wren on Twitch, Twitter, or email: [email protected] Jade on Twitch, Twitter, or email: [email protected] Playstation Showcase trailers Latinx Games F...
S2-Episode 2: Seems Like a Good Time for a Reboot?
September 08, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBJoin 2 NerdyBirds with special guest, Cheezeburger Jesus as the discuss all things rebooted or remade and why it sucks. Listen now for secrets to Wren's collections, Jade's Darth Vader impression, and more! For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us: [email protected] [email protected] Help the Birds get a custom YouTube URL by subscribing to our channel today. Content is in the...
S2-Episode 1: $@<%(#! Blizzard
August 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBWelcome to Season 2! In this episode, the Birds bring you up to speed on the happenings at Activision-Blizzard, solve the world's problems, suggest games for coping with the Blizzard mess, and more. For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tweet at us, or email us: [email protected] [email protected] Help the Birds get a custom YouTube URL by subscribing to our channel today. Content is in the works!...
Season One Finale! The end of our Supernatural dive ft. our first special guest: TacoBoutMarie (aka Jasmine)
August 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBJade calls in from the road to join Wren and their first guest nerdy-bird, Marie, to wrap up the Nerdy Birds first season and Supernatural watch party! Jade literally called in, so we had some technical black holes this episode, but nothing will stop the birds from wrapping the season. Stay tuned, follow on Twitter for a fresh Season 2! 2 NerdyBirds Twitter Wren on Twitch, Twitter, or email: [email protected] Jade on Twitch, Twitter, or email: [email protected] TacoBoutMarie's K-r...
S1-Episode 9, YES... episode 9 (>.<)
June 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBAfter narrowly escaping a devastating black hole, Wren and Jade plunge into a gaming hole. The NerdyBirds dive into Paradise Killer, Kaizen Game Work's very open world sleuth-adventure, and trade our experiences and thoughts with each other. We preview next month's Independent Games Festival, come clean on mobile games, open up about space boyfriends, and more! ***Special Announcement*** Episode 10 will be LIVE, on Twitch, June 5th! Stop by our channels (links in show notes) at 11pm Cen...
S1-Episode 9, Paradise Killer first impressions, Independent Games Festival preview
June 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBAfter narrowly escaping a devastating black hole, Wren and Jade plunge into a gaming hole. The NerdyBirds dive into Paradise Killer, Kaizen Game Work's very open world sleuth-adventure, and trade our experiences and thoughts with each other. We preview next month's Independent Games Festival, come clean on mobile games, open up about space boyfriends, and more! ***Special Announcement*** Episode 10 will be LIVE, on Twitch, June 5th! Stop by our channels (links in show notes) at 11pm Cen...
S1-Episode 7, Falcon and Winter Soldier thoughts and our favourite Pokemon
May 12, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThe 2 NerdyBirds finished Falcon and Winter Soldier and recap it here along with their thoughts. Did Disney do enough? What can we expect from John Walker? Where is Phase 4 going? Have you ever played a Pokemon game? All this and more, tune in now. St. Jude Play Live fundraiser #FortheKids Our official spotify mix-tape 2 NerdyBirds Twitter Wren on Twitch Jade on Twitch For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episod...
S1-Episode 6, Fight Night
April 18, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBIn this episode the 2 NerdyBirds talk about the new game from Spry Fox and Quantum Astrophysicists Guild: Cozy Grove. If you're tired of Animal Crossing and like bears, you won't want to miss this game. Then the Birds put on their boxing gloves and trade blows on beloved franchises, including Star Wars, Jurassic Park, James Bond, and more. Will there still be a podcast or friendship after this? Tune in and find out. --Show Notes-- Cozy Grove The tweet that shooketh the nest Our official sp...
S1 - Episode 5: The Supernatural Journey
April 08, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBIn this episode, Wren and Jade take a look at the hardest video games they quit, and finally lead Jade down the dark path of CW's Supernatural, starting with Season 1. SHOW NOTES: The Simpson: Bart vs. the Space Mutants Myst Boob Armor: 4 Things You Need to Know Bonus Jill Bearup video: Inigo vs. Westley: Princess Bride Perfection 2 NerdyBirds mixtape (on Spotify) For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us on Twitter Questions or comments on this episode (or any episode) tw...
S1-Episode 4, How to play an RPG, and other things WandaVision got right *wink*
March 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn Episode 4, Wren and Jade dive deep answer a listener question about alternate playthroughs for Mass Effect, how to play an RPG, and finally share all, well most, of their feelings about WandaVision. Listen to the music we're listening too, on Spotify. Credits: Thank you @BoyceGames for the question for this episode Follow 2 NerdyBirds on Twitter, join our Discord, or send us an email: [email protected], [email protected] For more updates on all things 2 Nerdy Birds, follow us ...
S1-Episode 3, Wren and Jade go streaking
March 06, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn Episode 3, Wren and Jade discuss Blizzcon 2021, the new Supergirl, new (yes new) legislation out of Illinois that proposes a ban on Grand Theft Auto 5, and we learn more about Wren's plans for world domination. Listen to the music we're listening too, on Spotify. Credits: Props - A Dream I've Never Lived - Reflexion Check it out on Bandcamp or Twitter Follow 2 NerdyBirds on Twitter, join our Discord, or send us an email: [email protected], [email protected] For more updates o...
2 NerdyBirds are going to copyright butts
February 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBWelcome to Season 1, Episode 2 aka the Butt-isode. This episode Jade and Wren get strategic in their zombie apocalypse dream team, talk a lot about butts, mostly Mass Effect butts, and surprising video game patents. Listen to the music we're listening too, on Spotify References: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/The_High_Republic:_Light_of_the_Jedi https://www.pcgamer.com/mass-effect-legendary-edition-will-cut-back-on-the-butt-shots/ https://www.gamespot.com/articles/patented-game-mech...
And so it begins
February 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBWelcome to the premiere episode of 2 Nerdy Birds Podcast, a pop-culture and nerd-culture podcast hosted by two long-distance friends: Wren and Jade. Join us as we cover our favourite movies, music we're loving, and a whole lot of nerdy love for The Princess Bride, Star Wars, and Jane Austen???| Opening show music: Video Game - Plastic3 Intermission: The Stomps - Olexandr Ignatov Outro: Dancing in the Park (with B.B. King) - Testilie Listen to the whole album on Bandcamp *all music is li...