Nerdificent
140 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 753 ratingsIn Nerdificent comedians, Ify Nwadiwe and Dani Fernandez break down all that is nerdy. Whether you’ve spent years rolling dice in a friend’s basement or got hooked after seeing a comic book movie, they’ve got something for you. Each episode Dani and Ify deep dive into a nerdy subject or subculture and break down the history, culture, and future of it; all while making you laugh.
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Episodes
117: Thanks for the Memories
August 04, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBThat's all folks! As Dani and Ify prepare to say goodbye, they get a few friends to help send them off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
116: Pixar
July 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBSabina Graves returns to discuss the history of Pixar Animation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
115: Toonami
July 21, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBDani and Ify discuss the history of Toonami. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
114: Death Note
July 14, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIfy Nwadiwe talks to anime expert and Funimation Host Cheyenne Ewulu about the anime series Death Note. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
113: Ahsoka
July 07, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBStar Wars expert and return guest Riley J. Silverman joins Dani to discuss the known life of Ahsoka Tano. Footnotes: Why Ahsoka is the Best Jedi Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
112: Dōjinshi
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBDani Fernandez is joined by Emma Fyfe and Chris Lamb, as they discuss the professional fan art that is dōjinshi. A form of fan-fiction, by young manga makers, these unlicensed mangas continue storylines, deepen, characters, and sex up some favorite ships from popular manga series. Once an underground industry, dōjinshi is now growing into a popular, legal, art and legitimizing creators across Japan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com...
111: Cartoon Network
June 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis week Dani and Ify are joined by Jeff Trammell, Lead Writer of Craig of the Creek and voice of Cannonball, to discuss the history of Cartoon Network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
110: Queer Gaming Revisited
June 17, 2020 14:05 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBFor Pride, Dani and Ify revisit their conversation on queer culture in gaming. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
109: Gunpla
June 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBDani and Ify are back to their regular schedule exploring Gundam models throughout the ages with Cody Ziglar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mental Health May: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
May 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBMental Health May comes to a close with a deep dive into the science behind Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Footnotes: What is EDMR? EMDR Methods How EDMR is Being Adapted During the Lock Down Haley Williams on EDMR EDMR for Key Workers in UK EDMR in Grey's Anatomy Brain Spotting Loba from Apex Legends Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mental Health May: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBMental Health May continues as Dani and Ify explore Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Footnotes: Mayo Clinic Harvard Medical National Library of Medicine Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mental Health May: Somatic Therapy
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIfy and Dani kick off Mental Health May, with therapist Karen Erlichman. Together, they take a look at the history and therapeutic practice of somatic therapy. Footnotes: Interview with Peter Levine Somatic Therapy Bessel Van Der Kolk Hakomi Method Monica LaSage TED Talk Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Draft Episode for May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutesIfy and Dani kick off Mental Health May, with therapist Karen Erlichman. Together, they take a look at the history and therapeutic practice of somatic therapy. Footnotes: Interview with Peter Levine Somatic Therapy Bessel Van Der Kolk Hakomi Method Monica LaSage TED Talk Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
108: Akira
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourDani and Ify are joined by actor Erika Ishii as they breakdown Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Episode 108: Akira
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBDani and Ify are joined by actor Erika Ishii as they breakdown Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 107: The Last Dance
April 28, 2020 10:28 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBDani and Ify are joined by sports nerd Mark Ellis, as they discuss the Bulls of the 1990s, and the GOAT, Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
106: Quarantine Question Session
April 21, 2020 12:35 - 1 hourWe asked all of you to send us your burning questions for Dani and Ify, and you came through! It's a grab bag episode. Get in here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Episode 106: Quarantine Question Session
April 21, 2020 12:35 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBWe asked all of you to send us your burning questions for Dani and Ify, and you came through! It's a grab bag episode. Get in here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
105: Quarantine Recommendations
April 14, 2020 09:25 - 57 minutesDani and Ify give their tv, film, and book recommendations for lock down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Episode 105: Quarantine Recommendations
April 14, 2020 09:25 - 1 hourDani and Ify give their tv, film, and book recommendations for lock down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Episode 105: Quarantine Recommendations
April 14, 2020 09:25 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBDani and Ify give their tv, film, and book recommendations for lock down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 104: Black Canary
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBDani and Ify are joined by Editor of The Mary Sue, Princess Weekes, to discuss the complex history of DC's Black Canary. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
104: Black Canary
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutesDani and Ify are joined by Editor of The Mary Sue, Princess Weekes, to discuss the complex history of DC's Black Canary. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Episode 103: Batman
March 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBOne again, our daring duo fight for good by staying in their individual caves to talk about one of the greatest to ever wear a cape and cowl. Nerdificent dives into Batman with special return guest, DC All Access' Hector Navarro. Join us, as we take a look at the legacy of Batman in popular culture. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
103: Batman
March 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourOne again, our daring duo fight for good by staying in their individual caves to talk about one of the greatest to ever wear a cape and cowl. Nerdificent dives into Batman with special return guest, DC All Access' Hector Navarro. Join us, as we take a look at the legacy of Batman in popular culture. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Episode 102: Iron Man
March 24, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBWeek one of the lock down has concluded in LA. Dani and Ify spent the week revisiting the best moments of Marvel's billionaire underdog, Tony Stark. Guest Coy Jandreau walks us through the connection to Walt Disney, Howard Hughes, and Tony's famous facial hair. Join us, as we escape our reality and embrace the nostalgia wave on this week's Nerdificent. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 102: Iron Man
March 24, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutesWeek one of the lock down has concluded in LA. Dani and Ify spent the week revisiting the best moments of Marvel's billionaire underdog, Tony Stark. Guest Coy Jandreau walks us through the connection to Walt Disney, Howard Hughes, and Tony's famous facial hair. Join us, as we escape our reality and embrace the nostalgia wave on this week's Nerdificent. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Episode 101: Favorite Fandoms
March 18, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWith the pandemic in full effect and Ify out of town, Dani sits down with show producer, Joelle, to take a trip down memory lane. They revisit the horror movies, cartoons, and musicians who impacted their world view. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 100: Scary Movie
March 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBDani and Ify celebrate their 100th episode with a special 20th anniversary look back at the Scary Movie franchise with guest, Rotten Tomatoes Film Critic, Chauncey K. Robinson. FOOT NOTES: Every Movie Spoofed in the Scary Movie Film Franchise - Adam K. Raymond Ebert's Review of Scary Movie - RogerEbert.com An Oral History of Scary Movie Shirley Li Leaving 'In Living Color' - Alan Carter 'Scary Movie' Opening Weekend Box Office Report - Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, Learn more about your ad-c...
Episode 99: Nubia
March 03, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBAs Black History Month draws to a close we are celebrating on Nerdificent by covering the first Black Female Superhero in DC Comics, Nubia! Dani and Ify are joined by Wonder Woman fanatic Tamara Brooks to discuss this DC Queen. Enjoy this last installment and look for the next theme right here on Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Tamara on Twitter Wrestling Friends on Twitter Diana's Amazon Sister Nubia Featured Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystu...
Episode 99: Nubia
March 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourAs Black History Month draws to a close we are celebrating on Nerdificent by covering the first Black Female Superhero in DC Comics, Nubia! Dani and Ify are joined by Wonder Woman fanatic Tamara Brooks to discuss this DC Queen. Enjoy this last installment and look for the next theme right here on Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Tamara on Twitter Wrestling Friends on Twitter Diana's Amazon Sister Nubia Featured Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Episode 98: Dwayne McDuffie
February 25, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBOn this edition of Nerdificent Black History Month continues celebrating another storied creator, Dwayne McDuffie. Profoundly inspired by seeing himself reflected in the media as a hero for the very first time via the Black Panther, young Dwayne grew up to become a pioneer of diversity in both the mainstream comic book and animation industries, encouraging and creating widely inclusive, cultural variety with contemporary, non-stereotypical characters to represent the hero in ALL of us. Dani ...
Episode 97: Static Shock
February 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWarning! Electrified episode ahead! This week on Nerdificent Dani and Ify are joined by writer and illustrator Crystal Savage to discuss Milestone's own Static and the TV series Static Shock! From paperback beginnings to the multi-season TV show, learn a little more about this static superhero on this episode of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Crystal on Instagram The 15 Best Episodes of 'Static Shock' Static Shock - A Neglected Gem Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...
Episode 96: Milestone Comics
February 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWelcome back to Nerdificent and Happy Black History Month! All throughout February we'll be celebrating Black companies, characters, and leaders in the Nerd World starting with Milestone Comics! Milestone Comics was a Black owned and created comic book company that sought to make comics that capture the complexities of Black life. Capturing all of those nuances, subtleties and complexities allowed an opportunity for young Black readers to see their lives reflected in super heroes. Dani and I...
Episode 95: Star Wars - Lando
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBWelcome back to the finale of our series on Star Wars! Dani and Ify have spent weeks covering the many facets of Star Wars; this week we end with maybe the coolest character in the universe, Lando Calrissian. Dani and Ify are joined by 'Why We Love Star Wars' author Ken Napzok to discuss the handsome space cowboy. Whether you're Billy Dee all the way or have a little crush on Donald Glover, learn a little more about all of Lando on this week's episode of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Ken on Twit...
Episode 94: Star Wars - Fashion
January 28, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBWelcome back to another edition of Nerdificent and another chapter in our series on Star Wars! This week Dani and Ify are joined by Wendy Lee Szany and Teno Stark to discuss the iconic outfits, uniforms, and armor that decorate and protect the characters of the Star Wars universe. Learn about the legendary hands that crafted the instantly recognizable looks of this Space Western right here on Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Wendy on Twitter Teno on Twitter The Origin of the Darth Vader Look ...
Episode 93: Star Wars - The Planets
January 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBHello, and welcome back to our mini-series on Star Wars! The next stops on this Star Tour take us to the many planets that make up the setting of your favorite moments in Star Wars. Dani and Ify are joined by planet fanatics Anthony Carboni and Klee Wiggins to help decide where we’d all most like to settle down. All aboard from Bespin to Yavin, get ready for a light-speed journey through the planets of Star Wars on Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Anthony on Twitter Klee on Twitter Star Wars Plan...
Episode 92: Star Wars - The Force
January 14, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBWelcome back! It’s a whole new year and here at Nerdificent, we’re starting off by doing a multi-episode deep dive into all things Star Wars! Our journey begins with the force - that omnipresent power that allows the Jedi and Sith to stir drinks without using their hands, and Rey and Kylo to facetime without phones. Dani and Ify are joined by an expert panel of Ash Crossan, Catrina Dennis and Emma Fyffe to discuss this mystical ability. While the Jedi and Sith are the most powerful force wie...
Nerdificent Best of 2019 Part 2
January 07, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThe 2nd Chapter of the 'Best of 2019' Clip show! See you with a brand new episode next week! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nerdificent Best of 2019 Part 1
December 31, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBPart 1 of the 'Best of 2019' Clip Show! Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nerdificent Decade in Review!
December 24, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIfy does the Decade in review! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 88: Yoda
December 17, 2019 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBListen to this episode, you will! This week Dani and Ify are joined by Comedian and 'Tigtone' Writer Joseph Scrimshaw to discuss the little green alien from a galaxy far, far away, Yoda! From Baby Yoda to Ghost Yoda, learn a little more about this tiny Jedi on this week's episode of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Joseph on Twitter Stuff We Love: 2004 Star Wars novel 'Yoda: Dark Rendezvous' WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Star Wars Rebels 10 Theories About Baby Yoda Learn more about your ad-choic...
Episode 87: Jumanji
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBBe careful with that dice roll, this week we're talking about Jumanji! Dani and Ify dive deep into the game and the franchise as a whole all the way up to the latest film. Learn about the book, the game, and the movies all right here on this episode of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Chris Van Allsburg Interview Roger Ebert's review of Jumanji (1996) Dwayne Johnson on his Sizzle Power in 'Jumanji': 'God delivered, I signed for it' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...
Episode 86: Magic: The Gathering
December 03, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBShuffle your decks and make sure you brought enough land cards! This week on Nerdificent we’re talking about Magic: The Gathering. Dani and Ify are joined by 'Dog Stepfather' Mark Ellis to discuss this World famous card game. From opening packs to winning tournaments, learn a little more about this popular card game right here on this edition of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Mark on Twitter How to Play 'Magic: The Gathering': Everything You Need to Know The 3 Toys That Made This Year's Toy Ha...
Episode 85: MOBAs
November 26, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBChoose your character and get ready to enter the battlefield as this week we talk about MOBAs (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena games). Dani and Ify are joined by their producer and long-time MOBA fan, Danl Goodman to talk about the most popular genre of video game in the World. From the earliest days of Starcraft mods to the League of Legends 2019 World Championships - many angles of the MOBA experience are covered on this week's episode of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Danl on Twitter The hist...
Episode 84: The Disney Afternoon
November 19, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBHey Toon fans, welcome to this after-school episode of Nerdificent! This week Dani and Ify are joined by co-host of Historical Roasts, Eddie Furth, to discuss Disney's cartoon block The Disney Afternoon. Whether you grew up with the Goof Troop, TaleSpin, or Darkwing Duck there's plenty of after-school shows to take you back on this week's edition of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Eddie on Twitter 13 Best "Disney Afternoon" Shows Disney Afternoon Oral History CONFIRMED! Classic Disney Afternoon...
Episode 83: Orphan Black
November 12, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBWelcome back to another awesome edition of Nerdificent! This week Dani and Ify are joined by Community Manager at Serial Box, Rachel Pinnelas, to discuss Orphan Black. Whether you're counting down your favorite episodes or learning about the series for the first time, there's plenty for everyone on this week's episode of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: ‘Orphan Black’ Review: Series Finale ‘Rights the Wrongs’ of an Uneven But Ultimately Satisfying Season The BEST Episodes of Orphan Black Orphan B...
Episode 82: Watchmen
November 05, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBWho watches the Watchmen? Well, on Nerdificent you can listen about them! This week Dani and Ify are joined by writer and fan favorite Joelle Monique to discuss this ever-expanding franchise. From the earliest iterations to the new HBO series, learn about the Watchmen on this weeks Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Joelle on Twitter I Think HBO's Watchmen is Tremendous Television. Lots of People Will Strongly Disagree Adaptation of 'Watchmen' is Graphic But Not Novel Learn more about your ad-cho...
Episode 81: Stephen King
October 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBIt’s the last episode of Spooktober and the gang is talking about the Sultan of Scare, Stephen King! Dani and Ify are joined by comedian and favorite guest Lucé Tomlin Brenner to discuss the many works and the history of this famous author. Have a wonderful, safe, Halloween and enjoy this episode of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Lucé on Twitter and Instagram The 13 Best Stephen King Books Ranked Top 30 Stephen King Movies Ranked Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...
Episode 80: Child's Play
October 22, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBSpooktober continues on this week's Nerdificent with the scariest doll in horror, Chucky! Dani and Ify are joined by writer Joan Ford to discuss the Child's Play franchise! From the first appearance of Chucky to his many reincarnations and cast of characters, all the dolls come out to play on this spooky episode of Nerdificent! FOOTNOTES: Joan on Twitter Child's Play (1988) review by Roger Ebert Child's Play (2019) review by Peter Debruge for Variety Why People Are So Annoyed That There...