NerdBliss
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsA Pop Culture Podcast for Passionate People
From superheroes to sci-fi to sewing, we're a podcast all about the geeky, the nerdy, and the things you're passionate about. We believe in letting people love what they love (and who they love).
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Episodes
Episode #64 - David Wood (DJ D) of Dark Entries: Goth Radio
June 15, 2018 19:44 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBChris and Dan are, shall we say, unavailable for this episode, but the show goes on! Tina and Eric captain the ship along with our good friend Adam (a.k.a. Sexy Thor). In this episode, we welcome David Wood, also known as DJ D, from Dark Entries: Goth Radio which airs on WUSC 90.5 FM Columbia SC. Topics: Introductions Adam's grandfather's Darth Maul collection and other oddities about our families. A check in from Dan. Deadpool 2 - Casual thoughts and David's connection to Deadpool ...
Episode #63 - Burn-cast: A Pan Solo Story
June 09, 2018 01:18 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBThis is a spoiler-filled episode primarily about Solo: A Star Wars Story. Anastasia from Episode #60 rejoins us and along with our friend Steven Cooley as we delve into what we thought about Solo and what others are saying. And what episode of The NerdBliss Podcast would be complete without talking about pansexuality and Darth Maul? Boba Fett? Who needs him?? Topics: What is Clockwork Orange? Introductions and Treklanta 2018. Save the date, July 28, 2018! Call us! (864) 715-9446 ...
Episode #62 - Enoch DeHart, Patron Saint Of Good Beer
June 01, 2018 03:33 - 1 hour - 28 MBIn this episode, we welcome "Saint" Enoch DeHart, made infamous by his many call-ins to The Beer Powered Time Machine Drunk Dial Hotline. (Which you can only hear on The Beer Powered Time Machine with Mikey Mason.) Tina and I had the pleasure of spending many hours with Enoch on our trip to Muncie, Indiana for BPTM Fest 2. He was kind enough to bring us a bottle of Very Old Barton, so we put a mic in front of him.
Episode #61 - Missy Waters, Producer & Promoter
May 25, 2018 02:53 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBMissy Waters is part of Fortuneteller Entertainment and has worked with artists such as Black Youngsta and Caskey. She's also a big fan of Machine Gun Kelly and The Walking Dead and we had a super geeky conversation with her. Topics: Who Missy is and what she does. Fondly reminiscing about professional wrestling. Our rundown of Queens to the Rescue at Thomas Creek Brewery. We Got The Beets food truck. Walking Dead, comics versus the series Other zombie shows and movies. Missy'...
Episode #60 - The Infinite Marvel, Anastasia Kalman
May 18, 2018 15:10 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBDan's niece Anastasia Kalman joined us for this episode. (For the right price, you could be our niece too.) Anastasia is on the show to represent the next generation of geeks. Listen as the old farts make references that totally go over her head while she schools them on what "kids these days" are into. She is also a fanfiction author and is WAY into Marvel. Like, seriously she totally loves Marvel. Also, Luna Shovegood joins us once again! Topics: SPOILER WARNING FOR AVENGERS: INFINITY W...
Episode #59 - Onya Mann & Michelle Shara - Queens To The Rescue
May 12, 2018 03:46 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBThis is one of our most favorite recordings to date. Heath returns and has brought his friends Brandon James (a.k.a. Brandon Hilton, a.k.a Onya Mann) and Michelle Shara. Brandon is a drag queen from the bustling metropolis of Pacolet, SC. He has some great stories to tell. Michelle lives and breathes dog and cat rescue. Brandon and Michelle are collaborating on a fundraiser in Greenville, SC called Queens to the Rescue, benefitting Lucky Pup Rescue SC and The Barker Rescue Project. Links: ...
Episode #58 - Sean Kerr, Artist & LARPer
May 04, 2018 23:43 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBWe interviewed Sean Kerr, an artist we met at SC Comicon. He also had quite a bit to share about LARPing. And wouldn't you know, he's on his way to a job in Antarctica later in the year. Topics: "Star Track" and introduction to Sean. Fell & Fair Productions and the basics of LARP. How to get a job in Antarctica.
Episode #57 - All Up In The Family
April 27, 2018 23:06 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBToday's episode is all about siblings and geekdom. Dan's brother Andrew joins Dan and the Jones brothers (and sister-in-law) to reflect upon growing up and becoming geeks. Topics: Dan and Andrew's early days. Dan wanted to watch Mr. Rodgers. Trekkie vs Trekker revisited. Dan and Andrew's Return of the Jedi movie line story. Andrew's lucrative childhood opportunities. Chris and Eric's memories Memories of video games.
Episode #56 - Duck & Cover
April 20, 2018 03:57 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBWe are rejoined by past guests Luna Shovegood and Kaito Takizawa. Since aliases are so popular, Chris decides to adopt one. After a brief lesson on Civil Defense, we segue into TV shows for skeptics. Then butt stuff, then time travel. We finish with each of us talking about our favorite time travel story. Topics: Aliases, mouth noise, and Civil Defense. Adam Ruins Everything and Penn & Teller Bullshit. Optimistic Nihilism and the heat death of the universe. Butt stuff. Time Travel...
Episode #55 - Kaito Takizawa, The Con Violinist
April 14, 2018 01:40 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBKaito Takizawa is a talented violinist and anime super-fan. He was born in Japan and moved to the U.S. at the age of four. If you've been to an anime convention in the southeast U.S., you may have seen him wandering the con playing his violin and serenading cosplayers with music. Did we mention that he's a huge fan of the anime Steins;Gate? This episode also features a promo for Mikey Mason's new album Driven and the new project by Sarah Black of Valentine Wolfe called Dolorosa Lachrymosa.
Episode #54 - One Year Anniversary Party (Bonus Material)
April 07, 2018 00:53 - 47 minutes - 22 MBThe last two weeks have been rough, to say the least. We didn't have a recording session for this episode. Rather, we decided to give you some of the unused audio from our One Year Anniversary Party. Some of the featured topics are characters from Duck Tales, some discussion on the elder porn demographic, and Melissa's presentation on Hufflepuff House.
Episode #53 - Canada In Your Mouth & SC Comicon Wrap Up
March 30, 2018 02:50 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBWe have our wrap up of SC Comicon 2018 and Melissa Klink joins us again to share some snacks she brought back from Canada. We manage to find things to talk about in between as well. Click here to support Trevor Furlong's expenses and recovery. Topics: Fundraiser for Teddy and the Bassman. Chris' moment of shame and apology. We welcome Melissa Klink back to the show. The first sampling of some Candian snacks. Rick and Morty Season 4? Canadian Snack #2 SC Comicon update #1 ...
Episode #52 - Chris Is Late To The Party
March 24, 2018 01:07 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWhere did everyone go? It's up to Chris, Tina and Dan to discuss Queen in the context of scoring movies. Which leads to the question of whether Christopher Lambert did anything good besides Highlander. More Star Wars: Rebels with a side of Star Wars. (Hey, you were tired of us talking about Star Trek: Discovery and The Orville. This is what you get now.) We talk some Marvel and some Infinity War. Is Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. getting good again? Tell us about the Irish language. EDIT: Chris w...
Episode #51 - One Year Anniversary Party
March 21, 2018 01:53 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBHere is a recording from our One Year Anniversary Party on March 10th, 2018. Like all the sessions we've done like this, it defies description. It's a bunch of us having a good time. We'll be back to more topical content in the next episode.
Episode #50 - Szech-what?
March 10, 2018 02:33 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBAs we recover from yet another amazing Moser party, we prattle on about the Oscars. Having outdone Rick Sanchez, we have a tasting of the fabled Szechuan sauce from McDonalds. Chris lets his brony show a bit when talking about a new fighting game called Them's Fightin' Herds. Star Wars: Rebels, Star Wars: Clone Wars, and...MORE BLACK PANTHER! Topics Eric's Jungle Juice and alcohol tolerance. The Moser Cocktail Party and The Wheatley drinking method. Help out fellow Upstate podcasters...
Episode #49 - Assless Chaps and C3P0 Masks
March 03, 2018 01:40 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBHow do you feel about Joss Whedon stepping down from directing Batgirl? Or about Fergie's interpretation of the national anthem? In this time when McDonald's now has enough Szechuan sauce for all of us, can we really afford to not watch Star Wars: Rebels? Oprah is wrinklin' that time. Oh...and Black Panther. Topics: Joss Whedon has left the Batgirl movie project. Fergie's national anthem fallout. Black Panther - Political and spoilery content Alien leads in Star Wars and other movie...
Episode #48 - Frankie Dusky of Happy Vagabonds Farm
February 23, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBOur original mission for this podcast was to talk to a variety of people with a variety of passions. In the studio for this episode is our good friend Frankie Dusky of Happy Vagabonds Farm. Frankie tells us all about how she came to own goats and how dairy goat farming became her full-time passion. She answers our many questions and was a delight to have in the studio. Her visit may also have inspired a new punk band. We're not kidding. Topics: Frankie tells about how she got started in d...
Episode #47 - The Wakandan Bobsled Team
February 18, 2018 03:49 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBWe got the fevers! Wakandan fever and Olympic fever, that is. We talk a lot about Black Panther, but don't worry about spoilers. We recorded this before the movie released. We talk about the Winter Olympics and Olympics in general. But it would be us without obscure things Wing Commander and Condorman. Oh, and you will NEVER guess what Eric's first movie in the theater was. Chris called mom for the answer. Topics: Why did the Romulans have Klingon ships in the original series? Why do Romu...
Episode #46 - Luna Shovegood of the Spartanburg Deadly Dolls
February 09, 2018 03:05 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBOur guest in this episode is all about the hits! Meet Luna Shovegood of the Spartanburg Deadly Dolls roller derby team. Luna tells us all about the sport and why she loves it. If your last memory of roller derby is the theatrical spectacles of the 70's and 80's, you're in for a surprise. Roller derby is a real sport now and it's growing in popularity. Topics: The Cloud Monster A Special NerdBliss Podcast Ceremony Heath's surprise for Chris. Luna Shovegood of the Spartanburg Deadly D...
Episode #45 - Sometimes You Just Want a Big Mac
February 03, 2018 00:12 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBCan you think of any meaningful scenes between Scotty and Dr. McCoy? We had a really hard time trying to do that. Do you know what's even harder? Coming up with a synopsis of this week's episode. That's what. I mean, it's all good. It's just...random. Topics: Relating to the cast of Black Panther. Social agendas in your face. Best animated feature Oscar nominations. Tropic Thunder. Dan was right about I Am Sam. What does God need with a starship? The gourmet burger versus the Big Ma...
Episode #44 - Heath Lane and the Episode of a Thousand Coughs
January 28, 2018 01:57 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBIn this episode, we welcome our good friend and local musician Heath Lane. Heath plays in multiple bands and occasionally fills in as other bands need him. He also teaches guitar when time allows. Heath, like our good friend Dan who is back with us in this episode, is an avid Star Wars toy collector and all-around great human being. Below are links to Heath's pages on ReverbNation and Facebook. There's also a lot of coughing in this episode, mostly from Alex. Sorry about that. Heath Lane on...
Episode #43 - Dan The Star Wars Man
January 19, 2018 00:41 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBIn this episode, we welcome Dan Klink to the TNBP studio. Dan is a massive collector of Star Wars toys and is well versed in geekdom. Look for him to be a regular contributor to the show, but for now, take some time to get to know him. We get his take on some our recent topics like toxic fandom and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Episode #42 - Don't Panic
January 14, 2018 01:49 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBHosts: Tina, Eric, Alex, and Chris Do you know where your towel is? You'll need it for follow-up discussions on toxic fandom and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. We also extol the virtues of anesthesia while Chris has "been drankin'".