Fake Nerd Podcast
431 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsA weekly pop culture podcast that tries to put a positive voice out into the zeitgeist. The fake nerds talk news, reviews and interviews with the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.
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FNG #85: Review of A Wrinkle In Time
March 12, 2018 06:09 - 2 hours - 95.9 MBMarch Madness begins! Bread and butter: Avengers Infinity War, Lost in Space and Dc’s Black Label are among the many topics you’ll hear us ramble on about! Main Course (1:09): A Wrinkle In Time FNGBookClub (1:51): Swamp Thing Winter Special #1 Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #AWrinkleInTime #WrinkleInTime #Grinch #LostInSpace #ChrisPine #AvengersInfinityWar #Avengers #InfinityWar #DCComics #MarvelComics #Batman #WonderWoman #Superman #FrankMillar #Sentry #Marvel #Dead...
FNG #84: Making Sense of the Cloverfield Franchise
March 06, 2018 06:28 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBDid you guys hear that Netflix dropped the new Cloverfield movie?? Well we talk about that. Bread and butter: Tons of new comics announced for Marvel’s new Fresh Start initiative and Marvel Studios is confident and Fox might be a little to confident. Main Course: We try to make sense of the Cloverfield franchise! Our thoughts, theories and reviews. FNGBookClub: Mobile Fighter G Gundam Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #Cloverfield #10CloverfieldLane #CloverfieldParadox ...
FNG #83: Discussion of Black Lightning
February 26, 2018 19:04 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThis week, in honor of Black History Month, we take a look at the CW’s newest offering, Black Lightning. Bread and butter: So much comic book news! Marvel relaunching again! Joss Whedon is returning to Buffy and more! Main Course: Black Lightning! (Spoilers for the first five episodes) FNGBookClub: March Book One by John Lewis Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #BlackLightning #CW #Arrowverse #Flash #Arrow #LegendsofTomorrow #Supergirl #Thunder #Lightning #BlackHistoryMo...
FNG #82: Review of Black Panther
February 19, 2018 06:28 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBWakanda Forever!!!! Bread and butter: Is Transformers ending and SHIELD coming back?? What about trailers?? We have everything! Main Course (45:00) (I think?): Review of Black Panther FNGBookClub: Caliber: First Canon of Justice ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
FNG #81: Marvel TV Round-Up (Gifted & Runaways)
February 12, 2018 09:36 - 2 hours - 90.1 MBIt was a huge week for trailers! We probably missed some but we tried our best! Bread and butter: More Star Wars, more DC and more trailers! (so many trailers… what the hell??) Main Course: A two for one deal - Gifted and Runaways! What did the fake nerds think of Marvel’s latest TV offerings? FNGBookClub: Skip Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #Podcast #Podcasting #NerdAlert #Geek #Nerd #Avengers #Titans #Shazam #DCComics #Solo #HanSolo #StarWars #SoloAStarWarsStory #V...
FNG Special: Super Bowl Trailers
February 05, 2018 05:29 - 45 minutes - 35.2 MBDid someone say it was Super Bowl weekend??? That means a whole bunch of TV spots and trailers! So we recorded this very special podcast to talk about the various trailers and teasers that dropped during the big game. From Jack Ryan to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Solo: A Star Wars Story, you won't be disappointed! #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #trailers #Superbowl #Cloverfield #JackRyan #Avengers #AvengersInfinityWar #Solo #StarWars #InfinityWar #SoloAStarWarsStory #HanSolo #Chewbacc...
FNG #80: Interview with Mike Matola
February 05, 2018 05:12 - 2 hours - 104 MBIt’s taken us a year but we finally have Mike Matola on! Bread and butter: From Fantastic Beasts, to Brian Michael Bendis and Ant-Man and the Wasp, you can bet we find enough to talk about this week. Main Course: An Interview with Line by Line artist, Mike Matola! FNGBookClub: Bookhunter by Shiga Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #art #Artist #MikeMatola #Interview #Podcast #Podcasting #AntMan #Wasp #AntManandWasp #Stargate #Marvel #MarvelComics #BlackPanther #Fantastic...
FNG Special: Interview with Andrea Romano
January 31, 2018 16:10 - 56 minutes - 28.3 MBHere it is nerds! Our very special interview with the legendary voice director, Andrea Romano! We discuss her long career, not just her time with the DCAU. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed doing it! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
FNG #79: Review of Godzilla: Monster Planet
January 29, 2018 05:13 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBI know, I know, It’s not Andrea Romano, but Godzilla had a lot to say about his career since 1954 and how it’s changed over the years. Bread and butter: Keeping the news light this week, with some casting news, and talking about the new Pacific Rim trailer, and more. Main Course: A review of Godzilla: Monster Planet FNGBookClub: Mister Miracle #1-6 Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #Sonic #Godzilla #GodzillaMonsterPlanet #MonsterPlanet #Kaiju #Podcast #Podcasting #Nerd ...
FNG #78: Interview with Ted Sroka
January 22, 2018 05:09 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBToday, we have our first interview of the new year! Ted Sroka joins us to talk about Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite Bread and butter: 300 getting a new comic, Action Comics reaching 1000, & Kid Flash replacing Firestorm?? So much more! Main Course: An interview with Mega Man X from Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite, Ted Sroka! (50:03) FNGBookClub: Mega Man #17 & #18 Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #TedSroka #MegaMan #MarvelVsCapcom #MarvelVsCapcomInfinite #VideoGames #Actor #Voi...
FNG #77: Looking Forward to 2018
January 15, 2018 02:54 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBWe’re two down but we got to keep the show going! 2018 looks to be a big year for us and media, so why not take a look forward! Bread and butter: Fox moves some X-Men movies around and Teen Titans Go to the Movies has a trailer! Did we miss something? Probably, but at least we try! Main Course: Looking forward to the year 2018 FNG Book Club: A general discussion of what Ryan and Brandon are reading and Batman Annual #2 Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #TeenTitansGo #Te...
FNG #76: 2017 Top Five(ish)
January 08, 2018 07:28 - 2 hours - 102 MBWe’re back! But be warned, we’re very happy about it! Bread and butter: we cover some news items from the break, like Paramount and Disney then some things from this week. We cover a lot, but would you love us less if we didn’t?? Main Course: our top five of 2017! But it’s not five but sometimes it is! FNGBookClub: Lost at Sea by Bryan Lee O’Malley Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #Paramount #GIJoe #Hasbro #StarWars #SoloAStarWarsStory #Solo #Coco #WonderWoman #Spiderm...
FNG Holiday Annual 2017
December 25, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBWe have a special gift for you all! Another Holiday special for the year 2017! This one was a lot of fun guys, listen as we unwrap gifts and have a round robin discussion of a few different Christmas themed topics. Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas all! See you in the new year! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
FNG #75: Review of Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
December 19, 2017 06:31 - 2 hours - 107 MBIt’s our last show of the year! So get ready for us to go out with a bang! Bread and butter: Fox bought Disney, So we’ve got a lot to talk about! Main Course: A Review of Star Wars: Episode 8 - The Last Jedi FNGBookClub: Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 - Vader Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #Fox #Disney #StarWars #LastJedi #StarWarsLastJedi #Jedi #Rey #Finn #LegacyTrilogy #Lightsaber #CarrieFischer #LukeSkywalker #MarkHamil #LeiaOrgana #PrincessLeia #FantasticFour #XMe...
FNG Special: The Disney/Fox Deal
December 19, 2017 05:20 - 49 minutes - 36.9 MBA slice of bread so big, we needed a special to discuss it! To hold you over till the main episode drops (Any minute now) we give you just us talking about all things Disney and Fox! Disney has closed a deal to buy Fox’s major media assets, so what does that mean?? We discuss! Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #Disney #Fox #Alien #Predator #Avatar #StarWars #Marvel #XMen #Deadpool #Wolverine #Gambit #Legion #NewMutants #MarvelComics #Avengers #CaptainAmerica #ANewHope #Emp...
FNG #74: Separating the Art From the Artist
December 11, 2017 08:32 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBDeadpool as Pikachu? Tarantino doing Star Trek? X-Men isn’t going to space? We have so much to talk about so let’s get started! Bread and butter: Tons of news about the new X-Men film and so many trailers! Main Course: How hard is it to separate the art from the artist. We discuss. FNGBookClub: Black Hammer Vol. 1 - Secret Origins Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #JurassicWorld #JurassicWorldFallenKingdom #FallenKingdom #BlackHammer #Alita #AlitaBattleAngel #MarvelComi...
FNG #73: Crisis On The CW
December 04, 2017 06:46 - 2 hours - 105 MBIt’s a major crisis that required the whole crew! Earth X has invaded and the only way to fight back is to discuss the entire CW slate! Bread and butter: A little trailer dropped… Have you guys seen it? Assemblers or something? Main Course: Supergirl, Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Crisis on Earth X! - Probably in that order FNGBookClub: Kingdom Come Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #Supergirl #Arrow #LegendsofTomorrow #Flash #CrisisonEarthX #Ray #DC #DCComics #CW ...
FNG Review Special: Hot Cocoa with Coco
December 01, 2017 08:24 - 51 minutes - 36.2 MB-SPOILER ALERT- Sparkz and Brandon review Disney Pixar's Coco! Come listen to our first review special as we discuss Pixar's latest film! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
FNG #72: Discussion of Runaways
November 27, 2017 09:01 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBHappy Thanksgiving everyone! Spoiler warning for Runaways! It’s time for another episode of the Fake Nerd Podcast! Bread and butter: From Harley Quinn getting an animated to Mark Millar returning to Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl, we always know how to bring you the best and juiciest news! Main Course: Another Marvel TV show! Runaways has dropped! How do we feel about it?? Listen to find out. FNGBookClub: Essex County (finally!) Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #Comics #Runaway...
FNG #71: Review of Justice League
November 21, 2017 05:23 - 2 hours - 101 MBLots of news! Couldn’t pick which to take out, so we’re talking about most of it! Bread and butter: Star Tours is being split in two! Lord of the Rings on TV! Morbius is getting a movie??? Main Course: A Review of Justice League FNGBookClub: Skip! (Sorry) Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #JusticeLeague #Superman #Batman #WonderWoman #Cyborg #Flash #Aquaman #UnitetheLeague #UnitetheSeven #Mario #EssexCounty #FantasticBeasts #HarryPotter #Rampage #Incredibles #Incred...
FNG #70: Discussion of Stranger Things 2
November 14, 2017 06:49 - 2 hours - 105 MBSpoilers ahead for Stranger Things! Huge news week, so strap in! Bread and butter: Fox talked about selling its assets and we have a ton more Star Wars coming our way! Main Course: Stranger Things 2 FNGBookClub: Essex County Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #StrangerThings #StrangerThings2 #DeadlyClass #TheBoys #DarkUniverse #XMen #BrianMichaelBendis #DcComics #MarvelComics #Shazam #Marvel #StarWars #MonstersInc #MillarWorld #Arrowverse #Flash #Arrow #EarthX #GothambyG...
FNG #69: Review of Thor Ragnarok
November 06, 2017 08:28 - 2 hours - 59.4 MBRemember, remember, the fifth of November...The weekend that Thor Ragnarok came out! Did we love it or hate it?? You’ll have to listen to find out! Bread and butter: Scooby-Doo meets Batman the Brave and the Bold? J.K. Simmons meets J.K. Simmons? Lion King gets a voice cast? Tyrese doesn’t like Dwayne?? Main Course: A Review of Thor Ragnarok FNGBookClub: Survivor’s Club Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #Thor #ThorRagnarok #Hulk #MCU #Marvel #DC #MarvelComics #DCComics ...
FNG Special: Interview with Christie Shinn
November 04, 2017 17:14 - 50 minutes - 33.2 MBHey Fake Nerds! We have a fun special for you today. Christie Shinn (@horatorastudios) joins Ben Magnet to talk about her art and her kickstarter! This girl is great! I'm sure you've seen her art online and at cons but check her out on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/horatorastudios/ Spread the word so she can reach her goal! Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/horatorastudios/personal-monsters-the-luxe-edition ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
FNG #68: Scared Nerd Guys 2: The Legacy of George A. Romero
October 30, 2017 05:07 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBBack from LACC! Ryan’s Triumphant return! So much to do, so little time! Bread and butter: From Shazam, to Star Trek, to Godzilla, how many other shows bring you so much variety in content! Main Course: A look at the legacy of George A. Romero FNGBookClub: Taskmaster Unthinkable Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #Deathstroke #Godzilla #GeorgeARomero #DayoftheDead #Taskmaster #Zombies #WalkingDead #DawnoftheDead #DC #DCComics #Marvel #MarvelComics #MCU #StarWars #Captain...
FNG #67: And the Future?
October 23, 2017 04:31 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBIt’s another jam packed show! Bread and butter: Star Wars! Pacific Rim! Marvel! DC! What else is knew?? Well, we talk about the new developments of the last week like always! Would you love us any less if that weren’t the case?? Main Course: Where do we think the future of Comic Book Movies lies?? FNGBookClub: Marvel 1602 Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #CBM #DCEU #DC #Comics #Marvel #StarWars #MCU #ComicBookMovie #Punisher #LukeCage #IronFist #HeroesforHire #Avengers...
FNG #66: The Unspoken Words
October 16, 2017 06:50 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThey may be down two nerds but that still leaves two! It's also been a while since we've done a clever title. Bread and butter: Big news segment as we talk all the latest trailers and the Movies Anywhere app! Main Course: You ever feel like we don’t get to talk about certain things? Well this week we get to talk about those things! Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #Digimon #DragonBallSuper #DragonBall #DragonBallZ #MoviesAnywhere #Disney #StarWars #LastJedi #StrangerThi...
FNG #65: Review of Blade Runner 2049
October 12, 2017 06:51 - 2 hours - 90.7 MBHow do you know if you’re a replicant? Perhaps we all are... Bread and butter: Most of the latest and greatest from NYCC and the new Happy trailer! Main Course: A review of Blade Runner 2049 FNGBookClub: Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #BreadandButter #BladeRunner #BladeRunner2049 #HarrisonFord #JusticeLeague #Runaways #Marvel #DCComics #MarvelComics #MCU #Happy #Constantine #MattRyan #PacificRim #PacificRimUprising #AgentsofShield #Shield #NYCC #NewYor...
FNG #64: Hydra Cap
October 03, 2017 05:27 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBHail Hydra! With those two words, the internet was ablaze! But today, we’re talking about Nick Spencer’s decision to turn Captain America into Hydra’s secret weapon! Bread and butter: It’s a light week but we bring you some fun opinions on Terminator and (of course) DC. Main Course: Hydra Cap! FNGBookClub: Marvel Legacy #1 Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #Breadandbutter #Terminator #NickSpencer #HydraCap #CaptainAmerica #HailHydra #SteveRogers #MarvelComics #MarvelLegacy #Marvel #Ave...
FNG #63: Review of Kingsman: The Golden Circle
September 25, 2017 06:45 - 2 hours - 62.5 MBIt’s been two weeks, but don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about you! We have a lot to cover this week so strap in! Bread and butter: From Star Wars to Watchmen, it was a crazy two weeks for news, but don’t worry, we got you covered! Main Course: A Review of Kingsman: The Golden Circle, what did we think of Matthew Vaughns follow up to Kingsman: The Secret Service? FNGBookClub: Mark Millar and Dave Gibbon’s The Secret Service! The comic that started it all! Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBoo...
FNG #62: Review of IT
September 11, 2017 06:16 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBIt’s a long one guys! We got a lot to talk about so we hope you enjoy! Bread and butter: We don’t talk about Thor this week but that doesn’t mean we don’t have slew of other news! From Star Wars to Aladdin, we keep you pretty busy with this weeks news. Main Course: Not really in our wheelhouse but we’re talking Stephen Kings’ newest adaptation, IT! Did we love it? Did we hate it? You’ll have to listen to find out! FNGBookClub: Batman/ Elmer Fudd #1 Tags: #FNGPod #FNGBookClub #Br...
FNG Commentary #2: Star Trek: Nemesis
September 09, 2017 06:01 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBAnother Commentary track! Watch the final Star Trek TNG film with your favorite podcasters! It may not be a great movie but it's great fun to watch! Come celebrate another anniversary of Star Trek with a trek through one of the not so good films! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★