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Dumb Nerd Thing

62 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Welcome to Dumb Nerd Thing! Everybody has something they're nerdy about, some topic they can talk about endlessly. Each episode I sit down with someone and talk to them about whatever it is that they are nerdy about, whatever that may be.

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Chicago Street Art with Underseagravy - Dumb Nerd Thing

December 09, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

We sit down with Underseagravyart to talk about his art and the stickers plastering the city. Last minute notice but they are hosting a show at the Chicago Distillery on December 10th! Check them out on Instagram for more details. Intro by: 100 Smiles Per Hour Outro by: Vendredi Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Runescape - Dumb Nerd Thing

November 18, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Remember Runescape? It's back baby, well it never left. But it seems like every millennial is getting back into this old game and why? Mike's here to give the rundown. What's the appeal? How does Venezuela's economy play into it?  Intro by: 100 Smiles Per Hour Outro by: Vendredi Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

King of Fighters - Dumb Nerd Thing

August 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Tobar is back and eager to talk about the King of Fighters fighting game franchise! Or is it Fatal Fury? Or SNK Heroines? Or Fatal Fighters' King of Furries?  Intro by 100 Smiles Per Hour: https://100smilesperhour.bandcamp.com/  Outro by Vendredi: https://soundcloud.com/vendrediduo/14-vendredi-show-me-the-way Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dragon Age - Dumb Nerd Thing

July 22, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

A story-based fantasy game with longform arcs and queer relationship options? It's more likely than you think. Em, whom you may know from our D&D streams as Gale the Range-ogue, comes in to talk about the Dragon Age series and we talk a bit about other story-based games as a genre. Intro by 100 Smiles Per Hour: https://100smilesperhour.bandcamp.com/  Outro by Vendredi: https://soundcloud.com/vendrediduo/14-vendredi-show-me-the-way Cover art by Anna Martin: https://www.instagram.com/amma.n...

Pokemon - Dumb Nerd Thing

July 15, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Recorded live during our 12 hour fundraiser, guest Jake takes us on a journey through his appreciation of the Pokemon franchise. This means the show, the games, the cards, and everything in-between. With a brand new intro by 100 Smiles Per Hour: https://100smilesperhour.bandcamp.com/  And cover art by Anna Martin: https://www.instagram.com/amma.nartin/ 

Lyndon B. Johnson - Dumb Nerd Thing

April 16, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MB

The President of the United States with a penchant for flashing his #*$% on the Senate floor, Lyndon B. Johnson is a controversial man. My friend Derek is here to elaborate on his history, context, and just what makes someone a nerd for a #*$%-waving war criminal.

Hunter X Hunter - Full X Spoilers - Dumb X Nerd X Thing

March 07, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

The gloves are off. Christine and Teddy go all in talking about the Hunter X Hunter anime, becoming completely unintelligible to anyone unfamiliar with the show. Full on dumb nerd conversation, this one.

Hunter X Hunter - Dumb Nerd Thing

February 23, 2021 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Teddy & Christine are currently hyperfixated on the show/manga Hunter X Hunter. Teddy's a longtime anime fan but Christine is completely new to the medium. What's so special about this show? Why should people watch it? Tune in to find out.

The Star Wars Prequels (Part 1) - Dumb Nerd Thing

January 16, 2021 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Colin & Teddy need yet another outlet for expelling their thoughts on the Star Wars Prequels, with hot takes, cold takes, highly specific gripes, and conclusions taken to the furthest reaches of the galaxy.

Overwatch/Dungeons & Dragons - Dumb Nerd Thing

January 02, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

A re-release of the live show  I did awhile back over on twitch.tv/dumbnerdthing. My guest is Caleb, a big ol' fan of the online multiplayer game Overwatch, and my co-player for a huge chunk of our D&D Tomb of Annihilation campaign. Listen to him and I gush over the beauties of tabletop RPGs, and why we find them so beloved.

UFC - Dumb Nerd Thing

December 02, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

My guest today is Matharr, longtime UFC fan and Naruto apologist. This first episode focuses in on UFC, what it is, why people like it, and some of the best current stars to follow right now. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 25 - UFC

December 02, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

My guest today is Matharr, longtime UFC fan and Naruto apologist. This first episode focuses in on UFC, what it is, why people like it, and some of the best current stars to follow right now. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 24 - Morrowind Lore

November 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

My dear dear brother Charles comes on to gush about his recent deep dive into Morrowind lore, and the expanded universe of the Elder Scrolls. This is high fantasy stuff. What does the world of high fantasy nerds look like? How does it relate to real world history? Can Elder Scrolls knowledge get you laid? Tune in to find out! Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Morrowind Lore - Dumb Nerd Thing

November 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

My dear dear brother Charles comes on to gush about his recent deep dive into Morrowind lore, and the expanded universe of the Elder Scrolls. This is high fantasy stuff. What does the world of high fantasy nerds look like? How does it relate to real world history? Can Elder Scrolls knowledge get you laid? Tune in to find out! Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

One Direction - Dumb Nerd Thing

October 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

My guests today run a blog for those afflicted with Adult Onset One Direction Obsession, adultfansofonedirection.tumblr.com. They go over their journey of falling down the rabbit hole, culminating in a never-before-told story involving one of the band members themselves. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 23 - One Direction

October 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MB

My guests today run a blog for those afflicted with Adult Onset One Direction Obsession, adultfansofonedirection.tumblr.com. They go over their journey of falling down the rabbit hole, culminating in a never-before-told story involving one of the band members themselves. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Tarantino - Dumb Nerd Thing

September 15, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

The gang's all here to talk about every young man's favorite director.  Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 22 - Tarantino

September 15, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

The gang's all here to talk about every young man's favorite director.  Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 21 - The Mandalorian (Part 2)

August 27, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Part 2 of our drunken ramblings on the Mandalorian tv show. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

The Mandalorian (Part 2) - Dumb Nerd Thing

August 27, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Part 2 of our drunken ramblings on the Mandalorian tv show. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 20 - The Mandalorian Part 1

August 19, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

The Man, the Lorian, the Legend. Producer Colin and I talk about the hit show on Disney Plus nearly a full year after it came out. Who's excited for the Boba Fett spin-off???

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 20 - The Mandalorian (Part 1)

August 19, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

The Man, the Lorian, the Legend. Producer Colin and I talk about the hit show on Disney Plus nearly a full year after it came out. Who's excited for the Boba Fett spin-off??? Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

The Mandalorian (Part 1) - Dumb Nerd Thing

August 19, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

The Man, the Lorian, the Legend. Producer Colin and I talk about the hit show on Disney Plus nearly a full year after it came out. Who's excited for the Boba Fett spin-off??? Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 19 - Twin Peaks!

July 09, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

For real this time, we're talking about the TV show Twin Peaks. The first half is spoiler-free. The second half is intelligence-free. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Twin Peaks! - Dumb Nerd Thing

July 09, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

For real this time, we're talking about the TV show Twin Peaks. The first half is spoiler-free. The second half is intelligence-free. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Ep 18 - Star Wars Toy Discourse

July 04, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

We tried to talk about Twin Peaks but end up talking about Star Wars toys. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Star Wars Toy Discourse - Dumb Nerd Thing

July 04, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

We tried to talk about Twin Peaks but end up talking about Star Wars toys. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

The Classics - Dumb Nerd Thing

July 01, 2020 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Today, Katie joins us to talk about Latin and Greek language, literature, culture, and arts. Producer Colin tags in to join the discussion with his extensive, extensive knowledge of the subject. Why submit themselves to years upon years of study of such a topic? Is there anything dumber and nerdier than the classics? Tune in to find out! Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

The Classics - Dumb Nerd Thing

July 01, 2020 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Today, Katie joins us to talk about Latin and Greek language, literature, culture, and arts. Producer Colin tags in to join the discussion with his extensive, extensive knowledge of the subject. Why submit themselves to years upon years of study of such a topic? Is there anything dumber and nerdier than the classics? Tune in to find out! Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Ep 17 - The Classics

July 01, 2020 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Today, Katie joins us to talk about Latin and Greek language, literature, culture, and arts. Producer Colin tags in to join the discussion with his extensive, extensive knowledge of the subject. Why submit themselves to years upon years of study of such a topic? Is there anything dumber and nerdier than the classics? Tune in to find out! Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode Star Wars

January 19, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

Time for the episode nobody asked for and in fact many begged me not to do. Producer Colin, famous for the David Bowie/Jim Henson inaugural episode of this show, joins me in the hot seat with guest host Betsy Melin! Betsy asks us just what in the heck is the deal with Star Wars and why do we sink our heads deep into the black hole that is its lore on such a consistent basis.  Bear in mind this was recorded a few months ago, before Episode 9, before the Mandalorian, and before Jedi: Fallen Or...

Star Wars - Dumb Nerd Thing

January 19, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

Time for the episode nobody asked for and in fact many begged me not to do. Producer Colin, famous for the David Bowie/Jim Henson inaugural episode of this show, joins me in the hot seat with guest host Betsy Melin! Betsy asks us just what in the heck is the deal with Star Wars and why do we sink our heads deep into the black hole that is its lore on such a consistent basis.  Bear in mind this was recorded a few months ago, before Episode 9, before the Mandalorian, and before Jedi: Fallen Or...

Shane Dawson - Dumb Nerd Thing

September 26, 2019 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Uhhh...you sure about this one? A whole episode about "Shane Dawson?" What does that even mean? Betsy is a nerd about this? Trust me on this one, it's a fun dive into a large & unique subculture. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 15 - Shane Dawson

September 26, 2019 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Uhhh...you sure about this one? A whole episode about "Shane Dawson?" What does that even mean? Betsy is a nerd about this? Trust me on this one, it's a fun dive into a large & unique subculture. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 14 - Macaulay Caulkin

September 14, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

My guest today is all about that Macaulay Caulkin life. Now, "Macaulay Macaulay Caulkin Caulkin" is no regular celebrity worship. Betsy is here to explain how he differs from other celebs with a genuineness and reality that you can identify with.  Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Macaulay Caulkin - Dumb Nerd Thing

September 14, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

My guest today is all about that Macaulay Caulkin life. Now, "Macaulay Macaulay Caulkin Caulkin" is no regular celebrity worship. Betsy is here to explain how he differs from other celebs with a genuineness and reality that you can identify with.  Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode Sonic (the Hedgehog)

August 21, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

A self-indulgent episode! The Sonic the Hedgehog comic ran for 290 issues over 24 years, not including the multiple spin-offs. It's the comic that got me into comics, and built this insane world of multiversal events and ancient Egyptian echidnas. This time it's Ixwonkr, my guest from the Anime/Speedrunning episode, acting as the host, as I go into my experience with the comic. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com...

Sonic (the Hedgehog) - Dumb Nerd Thing

August 21, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

A self-indulgent episode! The Sonic the Hedgehog comic ran for 290 issues over 24 years, not including the multiple spin-offs. It's the comic that got me into comics, and built this insane world of multiversal events and ancient Egyptian echidnas. This time it's Ixwonkr, my guest from the Anime/Speedrunning episode, acting as the host, as I go into my experience with the comic. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com...

Dance - Dumb Nerd Thing

July 12, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Anna Pavlova, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Napoleon Dynamite. Dance is, perhaps, the oldest art form we have. What draws us to it? How does one analyze and quantify "good" dance? My guest, Kat, has been dancing her whole life and goes in depth on her experiences with dance and how it's benefited her in her life. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 12 - Dance

July 12, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Anna Pavlova, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Napoleon Dynamite. Dance is, perhaps, the oldest art form we have. What draws us to it? How does one analyze and quantify "good" dance? My guest, Kat, has been dancing her whole life and goes in depth on her experiences with dance and how it's benefited her in her life. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Superman - Dumb Nerd Thing

April 27, 2019 17:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB

My friend Tobar goes into his own personal history to explain the power of one of the most classic superheroes, and how even a fictional character like Superman can be a beacon of hope to us in our darkest times. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 11 - Superman

April 27, 2019 17:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB

My friend Tobar goes into his own personal history to explain the power of one of the most classic superheroes, and how even a fictional character like Superman can be a beacon of hope to us in our darkest times. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Devil May Cry - Dumb Nerd Thing

April 21, 2019 20:00 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MB

I'm joined by my friend Tobar all the way from Colombia for a discussion of Devil May Cry, a very unique video game series about hunting devils and eating pizza. Just what the heck even are these games? Find out here! This is part 1 of the interview, tune in next week for Part 2 for a discussion about the man of steel himself! Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 10 - Devil May Cry

April 21, 2019 20:00 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MB

I'm joined by my friend Tobar all the way from Colombia for a discussion of Devil May Cry, a very unique video game series about hunting devils and eating pizza. Just what the heck even are these games? Find out here! This is part 1 of the interview, tune in next week for Part 2 for a discussion about the man of steel himself! Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi https://vendredi.bandcamp.com/ Podcast Art: Anna Martin  instagram.com/amma.nartin

Teen Witch/Assassin's Creed - Dumb Nerd Thing

April 05, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MB

It's all about bad movies that people love and bad games that people...are cursed to play forever. Stu Hicar, of the Statesmen podcast, is my guest to talk about why and how we love bad movies, in particular, the incredible film experience that is 1989's Teen Witch. The second topic is Assassin's Creed, a video game series that's been going about a decade and Stu has been along for the whole ride, whether he's wanted to or not. What does it mean to be a nerd about something that you know is ...

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 9 - Teen Witch/Assassin's Creed

April 05, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MB

It's all about bad movies that people love and bad games that people...are cursed to play forever. Stu Hicar, of the Statesmen podcast, is my guest to talk about why and how we love bad movies, in particular, the incredible film experience that is 1989's Teen Witch. The second topic is Assassin's Creed, a video game series that's been going about a decade and Stu has been along for the whole ride, whether he's wanted to or not. What does it mean to be a nerd about something that you know is ...

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 8 - Moon Knight/Bass Guitar/Tobey Maguire Spider-man

March 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MB

This week's episode is a big three parter. It's all about the small, oft-overlooked corners in this episode. Moon Knight is in his own corner of the Marvel Universe, bass guitars are the hidden backbone of any band, and the old Spider-man movies are instant classics now lost in the sea of recent cinematic universes. Check out Matt's Webcomic here! patpcomic.com Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/vendrediduo/14-vendredi-show-me-the-way Spotify- ht...

Moon Knight/Bass Guitar/Tobey Maguire Spider-man - Dumb Nerd Thing

March 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MB

This week's episode is a big three parter. It's all about the small, oft-overlooked corners in this episode. Moon Knight is in his own corner of the Marvel Universe, bass guitars are the hidden backbone of any band, and the old Spider-man movies are instant classics now lost in the sea of recent cinematic universes. Check out Matt's Webcomic here! patpcomic.com Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/vendrediduo/14-vendredi-show-me-the-way Spotify- ht...

Sports / College Basketball - Dumb Nerd Thing

March 19, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MB

Sports aren't nerdy! Teddy, what are you doing? Well guess what, noble listener, your flawed perceptions of the world are about to be shaken to their very core. My guest is Henry, avid sports fan, casual athlete, and all-around great guy. We talk football, javelin, basketball, March Madness, and just general sports stuff. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/vendrediduo/14-vendredi-show-me-the-way Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/728y8xDi9WM...

Dumb Nerd Thing - Episode 7 - Sports / College Basketball

March 19, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MB

Sports aren't nerdy! Teddy, what are you doing? Well guess what, noble listener, your flawed perceptions of the world are about to be shaken to their very core. My guest is Henry, avid sports fan, casual athlete, and all-around great guy. We talk football, javelin, basketball, March Madness, and just general sports stuff. Intro/Outro: "Show Me The Way" by Vendredi Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/vendrediduo/14-vendredi-show-me-the-way Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/728y8xDi9WM...

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