Large Nerdron Collider
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPart news show, part panel discussion and part blue-sky brainstorming, the Large Nerdron Collider is a podcast that embraces the geekiest of geeky tendencies. Whether it’s a deep discussion over which superhero needs their own standalone film (come on, Squirrel Girl!) or a look at how the changing power dynamics within geek culture are shaping entertainment, the Large Nerdron Collider is here to dive in. Plus, each episode will have a stream-of-consciousness mashup where two or more geeky properties are molded into something new (though not necessarily improved). Ever wondered how the Scooby Doo gang would take down The Jigsaw Killer? So do we, and we’re weird enough to figure it out!
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Episodes
May the Fifth Be With You
May 05, 2024 18:38 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBWe recorded this on May the Third while talking about May the Fourth but Jonathan didn't get it edited until May the Fifth. So here it is, with our reflections on interacting with actors in character and how awkward it can be! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LNC Rants about fake trailers
May 01, 2024 00:09 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBAriel and Jonathan talk about the trend of creating fake trailers and how a little transparency can go a long way. Plus a mashup involving the Merc with a Mouth! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LNC With a Twist
April 20, 2024 00:17 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBAriel and Jonathan talk about twists in films, the musical Six, the Fallout series, why Jonathan really didn't like Wonka very much, plus tons of stuff about geek news! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LNC Has an Extra Spicy Episode
April 13, 2024 02:40 - 1 hour - 79 MBThe mashups are back! Not only do we bring you geek stories from around the web, we also find out what happens when the Spice Girls face the gom jabbar! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dead Boy Detectives and Cheesecake
April 06, 2024 03:46 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBIn this epic episode, Ariel and Jonathan talk about Doctor Who, Invincible, the Poohniverse, ghost detectives and the trope of women characters being put in cheesecake poses and outfits. Plus tons more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Snackin' on Gelatinous Cubes
April 02, 2024 15:51 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBFrom Pirates reboots to gummy dice, we cover some of the weird, geeky news of the past week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LNC Says Beetlejuice So Many Times
March 26, 2024 03:33 - 1 hour - 66 MBWhoops, looks like we're destined to be haunted by the ghost with the most. We talk about the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel, how Rebel Moon 2 still hasn't grabbed us, and we get lost in 1990s era adventure puzzle video games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wild Robots and Purple Crayons
March 17, 2024 18:25 - 1 hour - 83 MBWe're back! And we've got a super sized episode to make up for our absence! Learn about Ariel's Wacky Canadian Adventure! And Jonathan's attempt to remember the title of the film "Immaculate!" (Spoiler: He doesn't remember it) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We Heard You Like Trailers So Here's a Trailer for Your Trailer
February 17, 2024 01:27 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBAriel and Jonathan talk about ads (particularly those shown during the Superb Owl), plus how they both are irritated by trailers for movie trailers. And Ariel endures icky horror movie previews to humor Jonathan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Made Up Adventures of the LNC
February 10, 2024 04:50 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBWe talk about how casting directors deserve recognition, we wonder how a sequel to a low budget horror exploitation flick actually looks like a real movie, and we can't wait to see what Dick Turpin was really up to. Plus lots more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LNC Goes on a Pony Ride
February 03, 2024 16:14 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBWe talk about the first look at Universal's Epic Universe amusement park, set to open in 2025. We have a chat about some interesting, British-themed tabletop roleplaying games that are in the crowdfunding phase. And somehow ponies make their way into the conversation too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Never Play Off Godzilla at an Awards Show
January 27, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBOur favorite kaiju received an Academy Award nomination, while our favorite Barbie didn't. Plus we talk about how the Razzies are mean-spirited, how the Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain, and we take a look at a half dozen movie trailers. And more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Max Minimizes at the End of the Year
December 02, 2023 00:37 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBThe Max streaming platform will say goodbye to a whole bunch of geeky properties at the end of the year. Plus, we talk about the trailer for Furiosa, our reaction to the promotional images for the Fallout TV series, and we don't have many nice things to say about the preview for the upcoming Ted streaming series. Plus more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A LARP Rides Off Into the Sunset
November 17, 2023 22:20 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBAriel fills us in on how the LARP she's been in for seven years wrapped up last weekend. Jonathan saw The Marvels and shares his thoughts. Plus, we've got more trailers than a convoy to talk about! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LNC Celebrates the End of the Strike
November 12, 2023 18:07 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBAfter many weeks, the SAG-AFTRA strike has come to an end. And that means we can talk about geeky movies and shows again! We shake off the ring rust as we talk about some of the upcoming geeky properties we hope to see soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Spooktacular So Nice They Recorded it Twice
November 03, 2023 22:43 - 53 minutes - 49 MBDue to a ghost in the machine (plus a ridiculous run of bad luck), Jonathan screwed up and didn't get last week's episode out. So our hosts gather together to talk about spooky geeky things because we keep Halloween in our hearts all year long. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Geeky Destinations That Make Us Happy
October 20, 2023 20:19 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBAriel and Jonathan talk about some of their favorite geeky places. From science museums to amusement parks, we talk about the locations we love to go to in order to geek out big time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Comic-ally Overdue Episode
October 14, 2023 16:17 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBAfter a month of travel and Jonathan getting COVID, our intrepid heroes have reunited to have a talk about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, the conclusion of the WGA strike, a conversation on comic books, and gushing about the Meow Wolf OmegaMart installation in Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Unconventional Convention Conversation
September 11, 2023 02:07 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBAriel and Jonathan chat about their experiences attending various conventions like Dragon Con! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live, LARP, Love
August 28, 2023 02:26 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBWe cover a bit of non TV and non movie geek news. Then Jonathan interviews Ariel about her history of LARPing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LNC Rolls for Initiative
August 11, 2023 20:29 - 1 hour - 61 MBAriel and Jonathan talk about some of their favorite board games and computer games and get real geeky in the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bidding the Renaissance Festival Farewell
August 05, 2023 00:34 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIt's the third part of our series about working at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. We talk about what a typical schedule is like at the festival, share a couple of stories about our experiences, and explain why each of us decided to stop working at the festival after many seasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Here's a Health to the Company!
July 28, 2023 19:57 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBAriel and Jonathan are back talking more about their work at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, and what it's like to talk funny and to dress up in upholstery fabric all day in the Georgia heat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ope Wide the Gates and Let the Festival Begin!
July 21, 2023 17:18 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBAriel and Jonathan begin a conversation about their experiences working as street entertainers at the Georgia Renaissance Festival (until a massive storm cell interrupts the recording). We'll be back with more conversation about our collective past as carnies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The One About Solidarity and Supporting Your Local Arts
July 15, 2023 01:29 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBSAG-AFTRA has joined the WGA in going on strike as negotiations with film and TV studios and producers break down. What does this mean for our beloved podcast? And where to Ariel and Jonathan stand on the topic? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nic Cage Secretly Invades Nick Fury?
July 07, 2023 20:54 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBSome invasions are more secret than others. For example, Nic Cage secretly invaded Ariel's brain for this episode. Plus, Jonathan mixes up Australia and New Zealand and is very, very sorry about it. We also talk about movies and series and stuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hormones That Go Everywhere
June 30, 2023 21:05 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBAriel and Jonathan talk about Bigfoot, Evan Peters joining Tron 3, and whether the Five Nights at Freddy's film will be scary. Opinions are expressed and we all learn a valuable lesson along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Quiet Comic Con
June 26, 2023 13:48 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBSome big media companies are skipping San Diego Comic Con this year, which might mean the programming for Hall H could be a little less exciting. Plus, Warner Bros Discovery is worried The Flash is a Flash in the Pan and Ariel won't answer when Natty Knocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Birds and the Clown Bees
June 17, 2023 00:50 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBWe've got a ton to talk about, from projects that will be delayed due to the writers' strike (plus other reasons) to trailers for upcoming games, series and films. Plus, Jonathan recounts his crappy morning walk and Ariel invents clown bees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tastes Like Leveling Up
June 09, 2023 20:24 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBNic Cage is a survivor, Tom Holland is on a break, and Coke has a drink for real gamerz. Plus we talk about a whole bunch of other geeky stuff! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Found Lost Episode (Not Really)
June 09, 2023 15:03 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBWhat's this? The fabled lost episode from last week? No, Jonathan just had a very tough week and didn't get this slightly less than fresh episode edited and published in time. But good news, you get to enjoy this only a little stale episode AND you'll have a new one out soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We Need Another Hero
May 26, 2023 22:43 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBLNC remembers the iconic Tina Turner. We also talk about how Ariel and Jonathan had very different reactions to the latest trailer for the Barbie movie, how a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie looks really good, and how some pro gamers are trying to look out for the next generation of eSports athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The One Where Jonathan Used The Wrong Mic
May 21, 2023 18:49 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBFirst, Jonathan had the wrong mic selected when recording this episode and that's why he sounds like that. No, we don't like it either. But more importantly, Ariel and Jonathan have a ton of news to cover, plus a deep discussion about immersive theater. They talk of Disney closing down the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel, how the writers strike has affected the Tony awards, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Writers Strike Back
May 12, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBJonathan and Ariel are back after an unplanned hiatus to talk about what's new in geek circles and how the WGA strike is already having a big impact on future projects. Plus talk about attitudes about spoilers, how anxiety plays a part, and a potential podcast movie date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are You Afraid of Such Great Heights?
April 21, 2023 20:43 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBAriel and Jonathan talk more horror movies, how some trailers have really weird songs attached to them, what season three of Schmigadoon/Schmicago should be called and much, much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ask Before You Kiss The Girl
April 15, 2023 00:52 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThe Little Mermaid live action film will have some new lyrics and motivations in an update to the story. We know a bit more about the Warner Bros Discovery streaming service. And Jonathan gets really, really spooky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Star Wars Gets Bigger and Smaller at the Same Time
April 08, 2023 13:13 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBAfter a couple of weeks away, we're back with a ton of news, helped in large part by the Star Wars Celebration event. Plus, we talk about superhero fatigue, how artificial intelligence is the bogeyman du jour, and looking at things from the bad guys' perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Little Mermaids and Tiny Krakens Mean Something is Fishy
March 17, 2023 18:52 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBIs it a coincidence that DreamWorks has an animated film that has a tentacled protagonist face off against a mermaid, or is the studio taking shots at Walt Disney Animation? Plus we talk about James Gunn directing a Superman film, another Doctor WHO spinoff series and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Everything a Musical Now?
March 05, 2023 03:35 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBA musical rom com that touches on mental health. A stage musical version of Disney's Hercules. A musical. . . . Lord of the Rings? We cover lots of geek news in this episode. Including non musical stuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ariel is a Quantumaniac and Jonathan is an Imp
February 24, 2023 21:41 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBWhat did Ariel think about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania? What show is Jonathan ready to give up on? How does a deal between Nintendo and Microsoft have more to do with Sony and the EU than anything else? And what is the Pope's Exorcising Program and does it involve planking? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Little Trailers and a Big Game
February 19, 2023 01:03 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBA lot of trailers for geek films and series came out this week, with many of them being teased during the Big Game. Ariel and Jonathan chat about what they're excited about and how Jonathan is a grumpy poop head for being unenthusiastic about cars, even if those cars turn into robots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elvis Thinks Being a Secret Agent is Alright Alright Alright
February 11, 2023 02:12 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBAriel is doing her best to avoid spoilers -- for commercials. Disney shocks no one by announcing more sequels in development. Elvis is a secret agent in a new animated series. And we know what you did last summer. Plus more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deconstructing the New DCU
February 03, 2023 22:13 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBPeter Safran and James Gunn outlined their initial plans for the new DCU, and we have thoughts about it. We talk about what we're excited about, what we're concerned about and some stuff that just gosh darn confuses us. Plus, we talk about some movie trailers, gush about The Last of Us some more, and find out what happens when you let an AI write Seinfeld jokes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ariel and Jonathan Get Sleazy in the 70s
January 28, 2023 18:58 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThe next incarnation of Schmigadoon ditches the wholesome, romantic era of musicals to embrace the cynical, sleazy shows of the 60s and 70s, and we are here for it! Plus, we talk about the Justin Roiland controversy, how the front half of Epcot may soon be able to ditch those construction barricades, and whether or not the D&D film will make its saving throw against Jonathan's indifference. Plus more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could 'The Last of Us' be the last of Jonathan?
January 20, 2023 21:49 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBJonathan talks about his take on both the Velma animated series and the live action adaptation of The Last of Us. He liked one way more than the other. Plus we cover some geek news ranging from Regal Cinemas closing some theaters to what Netflix has in store for us this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Failing our Saving Throw Against Grease 2
January 13, 2023 21:43 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWe talk about upcoming films, how Wizards of the Coast has poked a hornets nest by changing the Open Game License, and why Jonathan wants a cool rider. A cool, cool, cool, cool rider. A C-O-O-L R-I-D-E-R. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Year is Geeking Out Big Time
January 06, 2023 23:35 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIt looks like 2023 is going to have more than enough to satisfy geeks. From superhero films to animated series to movies so fast that they're actually furious, we're going to get a ton of geeky content this year. And we're here to run through it all and share our thoughts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sad Boys in the Corner
December 20, 2022 20:33 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBBoy howdy, do we have a lot of news. From a ton of 30 seconds or less headlines to the latest on the DC film universe to more sad boys in corners, Ariel and Jonathan are here to guide you through the geek news of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jonathan is Dead Inside. Can Ariel Top That?
December 09, 2022 17:51 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThere's a ton to talk about with the announcement that big changes are coming to DC films and series, and not everyone is going to be happy about it. Is Wonder Woman 3 cancelled? Wil Henry Cavill get to be Superman again? Is Jason Momoa trading his fins for whatever Lobo has? Plus we talk about some other geek news, react to some trailers, and wonder what the heck is going on in that new Teen Wolf movie coming out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Baby Yoda Meets Baba Yaga
December 03, 2022 02:59 - 1 hour - 84 MBAriel shares what she thought about Wednesday on a Friday. Jonathan talks about what's on The Menu. We cover a whole lot of news and talk about a ton of trailers. And Jonathan has a mash up surprise for Ariel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.