Nerds With Alcohol Show
310 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsA couple of entertaining guys talking nerdy while having a few drinks. Comics, movies, games, booze, special guests, and more.
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Episodes
Episode 362 - Fallout
April 18, 2024 15:14 - 2 hours - 69.6 MBIt's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.
Episode 361 - Outlaws
April 11, 2024 12:16 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIt's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.
Episode 360 - Live From Orlando
March 31, 2024 18:08 - 1 hour - 124 MBIt's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.
Episode 359 - The Real 359
March 21, 2024 12:34 - 2 hours - 72.4 MBIt's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.
Episode 358 - Not 359
March 15, 2024 13:52 - 2 hours - 69.9 MBIt's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.
Episode 357 - Let's Talk Doom
February 29, 2024 13:11 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBIt's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.
Episode 356 - It's The Room Bad
February 25, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 74.8 MBIt's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking about all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.
Episode 355 - Fat Tuesday 2024
February 15, 2024 20:08 - 2 hours - 71.8 MBIt's time to drink and nerd out! Chris and Russ are live talking all things nerdy every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitch; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds. Grab a drink and join us in the Nerd Basement. Be part of the show by joining us on Tuesday night.
Episode 354 - Playing For Chubbs
February 08, 2024 19:57 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis week we mourn the loss of Carl Weathers and discuss some of the iconic characters he has played. We also talk about the death of country singer Toby Keith. We move on to more fun topics like Super Bowl Commercials. We also discuss Nicholos Cage wanting to be in Star Trek. We talk about a big update regarding the Henry Cavill Warhammer 40K movie and TV show plans. So much more nerdy discussions. You can be a part of the chat by joining us live on Twitch every Tuesday night at 7:30 ...
Episode 353 - Nerdy Conversations
February 01, 2024 14:00 - 2 hours - 70.9 MBThis week we have a fuller than normal chat, which was awesome and made for some great conversations. We talked about all sorts of nerdy topics including the new Madame Web movie coming out soon, as well as Argylle, and others. We discussed video games. We talked about what a great year for movies 1984 was and the enduring pop culture influence many of them have even 40 years later. All this and more as we chat with our audience throughout the show.
Episode 352 - Special Guest Morgan
January 26, 2024 13:46 - 2 hours - 69.4 MBThis week we are joined by fellow Twitch streamer MorganUruru. We talk about video games and Morgan gives us a look at some of the games he plays. We also talk about all sorts of other nerdy stuff and just kind of let the conversation follow it's own path. Remember you can watch the shows live on Twitch every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Eastern; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds
Episode 351 - So Cold
January 18, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBWinter is coming. No winter is here. Snow and cold dominate the early conversation as we sit in a deep freeze here in the north. We talk about the big winners, and a big loser, at the Emmy awards. We discuss movie news regarding the Highlander reboot. We touch on some Star Wars news as well. Stay warm out there.
Episode 350 - Another Milestone
January 16, 2024 18:24 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBWho would have thought that we would make it to 350 episodes. We hope you are enjoying the shows as much as we still enjoy making them. We talk about Last of Us season 2 casting update. We get into the Mandalorian & Grogu movie announcement. We talk about Our Flag Means Death being canceled by Max. And we talk about some of the Golden Globe winners. Plus more of what you expect.
Episode 349 - Happy New Year 2024
January 04, 2024 16:25 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBHappy New Year to one and all. This week we talk about the Disney Plus series What If...? season 2. We discuss the final season of the Hulu/Crave series Letterkenny. We also talk about the Marvel series Echo starting next week, as well as the new season of Doctor Who coming in May. Russ runs down the top 25 movies of 2023, and Chris brings a list of the Best Superhero Teams of all time. All that and everything else you expect.
Episode 348 - Last Show Of The Year
December 29, 2023 13:43 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBThis week we say goodbye to 2023. We talk about the holidays. We discuss the recent conviction of Jonathon Majors and his subsequent removal from the MCU. We get into the Blue Beetle movie now that we've both finally watched it. We also talk about the first few episodes of What If... and Letterkenny. Have a safe and happy New Year!
Episode 347 - Best Star Trek Season
December 14, 2023 21:12 - 2 hours - 70.2 MBThis week we talk about so much. The passing of TV legend Norman Lear. The end of the E3 convention. Marvel retconning Nightcrawler's origin story. More video game awards. We finish everything up with a list of the ten best seasons of the Star Trek franchise.
Episode 346 - TV Movies And Games
December 10, 2023 16:41 - 1 hour - 68 MBThis week we talk about a lot of different things. Things like new TV shows; Fallout, and Doctor Who, video games; GTA VI, BG3, Cyberpunk 2077, and movies; Star Wars. All that plus what we're drinking and the random tangents we always go off on.
Episode 345 - The Hat Is Back
November 30, 2023 16:53 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThis week we welcome Russ back after an extended work related hiatus. We spend most of our time catching up on all the things he hasn't been able to talk about during the shows he missed. There's so much we can't cover it all here, just listen to the show and enjoy.
Episode 344 - Happy Thanksgiving 2023
November 30, 2023 16:51 - 1 hour - 63 MBHappy Thanksgiving to our US listeners. This week we talk about Dave Filonli getting a promotion at LucasFilm. We discuss the loss of digital artist Jim Southworth, who worked on Baldur's Gate 3. We talk about a few shows we're watching. And we touch on the casting talk regarding Superman Legacy.
Episode 343 - Hey Renee
November 16, 2023 15:49 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThis week Renee fills in as host for Russ, and tech person for Chris since he's out of town again. We talk about a lot of stuff tonight starting with how nerds find their own in crowds. We talk about Loki season 2, with no spoilers for the finale. We discuss James Gunn's announcement about the first several projects planned for his DCEU redo. All this plus so much more.
Episode 342 - The World Lost A Friend
November 02, 2023 13:11 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBWe're back after a week off and we catch up on what seems a large number of celebrity deaths, including the surprise passing of Matthew Perry. We talk about the work these folks did and some of our favorites. We also discuss the second season of Loki and how it's been going so far. We talk about the trailer for the new Scott Pilgrim animated series coming to Netflix, and so much more.
Episode 341 - Live From New York
October 19, 2023 18:00 - 2 hours - 82.5 MBThis week Chris continues his travels and joins the show from New York City. We went a little long as we get talking about a lot off topics, but have a great time. We talk about a couple of deaths, actress Suzanne Summers and comic book artist/writer Keith Giffen. This leads us into talking about seveal comic books Keith was a part of and some great moments in comics. We also talk some about Baldur's Gate 3. Russ talks about a new stratagy game, Star Trek Infinate, he's playing. We dis...
Episode 340 - Traveling Man
October 15, 2023 14:55 - 2 hours - 74.3 MBThis week we had guest host Renee running the tech side, because Chris is out of town, and she did a great job. We discussed the current events going on in the world. We talked about the Ahsoka series, including the ending. We also got into the first episode of Loki season 2. There were of course the usual sidetracks and meanderings that always happen, as well.
Episode 339 - Thrawn Arrives
October 15, 2023 14:51 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThis week we talk about the latest episode of Ahsoka and the arrival of the most anticiapated villain in years, Grand Admiral Thrawn. We discuss the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary specials coming later this year. We celebrate the tentative deal reached between the WGA and studios. All this, plus the typical off topic discussions.
Episode 338 - Heroes Journey
September 22, 2023 20:34 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBWe start off by getting off track right away with talk of Critical Role. We get into some comic discussion. We spend a bit of time on the question "what is the heroes' journey?" We mention that we were doing this on talk like a pirate day. We discuss some of the speculation on who will be Doctor Doom in the MCU. We also talk about episode 5 of Ahsoka, and so much more.
Episode 337 - BG3 For PS5
September 14, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThis week we talk about the release of Baldur's Gate 3 for the PlayStation 5, and give an initial review of game play, look, and feel. We discuss some current events. We get into the trailer for the trailer of Aquaman 2. We talk a little about the latest episode of Ahsoka and the first two episodes of Lower Decks but since Russ hadn't seen them yet we don't go into depth. Plus all the side conversations, and interacting with our live chatters.
Episode 336 - Where Is My Hat
September 07, 2023 12:25 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis week we talk about how Russ almost lost the hat he is known for. We mention the loss of Jimmy Buffet. We talk a little Fantasy Football. We get into the latest episode of Ahsoka. We keep the Baldur's Gate 3 discussion down to just a few minutes. There's some MCU news, as well as current events mixed in there too.
Episode 335 - Ahsoka Begins
August 31, 2023 12:55 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThis week we say good-bye to Arleen Sorkin, the original Harley Quinn, and the great Bob Barker. We also talk a little bit about Baldur's Gate 3. We discuss the Michigan Renaissance Festival. We talk about nerdy cookbooks, specifically the new one Russ was given. We finish things off with our discussion of the first two episodes of Ahsoka, as well as trying to explain to someone that Star Wars and Star Trek are not in the same universe, or even multi-verse.
Episode 334 - Cliffhangers
August 24, 2023 12:36 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis week we talk about the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 cliffhanger finale. We also discuss how this is a Star Trek trope, and how due to the strikes in Hollywood it may very well be quite some time before we get resolution. We also discuss the good news/bad news about Blue Beetle's opening weekend. We get into more Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough thoughts. We also touch on Zack Snyder's new project for Netflix; Rebel Moon, and a whole lot more.
Episode 333 - Two Topics Two Hours
August 10, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 74.9 MBThe write up for this week is pretty easy. We really only spend time on two topics this week and it takes the entire show. We talk about the outstanding Star Trek Strange New Worlds musical episode. We then turn the discussion the the release of Baldur's Gate 3 and our beginning experiences and thoughts.
Episode 332 - Secret Invasion Conclusion
August 03, 2023 18:42 - 2 hours - 70.2 MBThis week we discuss the last half of the Secret Invasion show, including the conclusion. We give our thoughts and look back at the last several shows that Marvel has produced, plus we talk about the Loki Season 2 trailer. We get into the several recent celebrity deaths. We talk about Baldur's Gate III coming out. All this plus the usual side tracks and shenanigans.
Episode 331 - Crossover
July 27, 2023 14:54 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis week we talk about the crossover episode we've been waiting for. That's right Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks do an combo animated/live action crossover. So much fun. We also talk about the Barbenheimer opening weekend numbers. We have an we're getting old moment and we also get into a bunch of other nerdy topics.
Episode 330 - Fury Of The Gods
July 20, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 69.4 MBThis week Renee joins us again to talk nerdy. We discuss Shazam: Fury of the Gods. (Spoilers) We talk a lot about the last 2 episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, as well as a little discussion of other Star Trek shows. We have a longer than usual talk about beers and malt liquor. We also get into some of the news from the new James Gunn DCU. All this and a lot more.
Episode 329 - Ahsoka Trailer And More
July 13, 2023 21:18 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis week there is a lot to talk about. We discuss the new Dune Part 2 trailer. We get into the WGA strike and how SAG-AFTRA members would be joining them on the picket lines. We talk about the Ahsoka trailer and who the baddies might be. We also talk about the new Superman animated series on Max, the Wonka trailer, the Skull Island animated series, and a whole lot more.
Episode 328 - Merica
July 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWe recorded this on the American holidy of Independence Day, aka 4th of July. With that you get to hear us talk about our frustration with people setting off fireworks, as well as hear some fireworks going off in the background, also appearing to cause some mic issues. We also discuss the latest episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Marvel's Secret Invasion. We also talk about the disappointing opening weekend for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, plus a whole lot more.
Episode 327 - Strange New Worlds
June 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBStar Trek: Strange New Worlds is back and we discuss the first two episodes. We also talk about the Witcher returning this week to Netflix. We also give our impression of the first episode of Disney Plus' latest Marvel installment; Secret Invasion. There is also the return of Futurama, again to talk about. We give our thoughts on the casting announcements for the upcoming James Gunn Superman movie. Plus, talk about dogs, alcohol, and much more.
Episode 326 - I Want To Be An Acrobat
June 22, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis week one of our fans drops a nerd bomb right at the beginning of the show starting us down a D&D rabbit hole. We talk a bunch of old school D&D including the old cartoon and 1st Edition. We move on from that to get into movie openings, including The Flash and Elemental. We talk about the 2008 Dragonlance animated film. We also discuss some comic book news.
Episode 325 - What Is Art
June 15, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 69.3 MBThis week we talk quite a bit about video game news that's coming out in what would have been E3 had it not been canceled. We discuss some TV and movie news as well. At the end we get into a heated discussion that really boiled down to "what is art?"
Episode 324 - Happy Pride
June 08, 2023 21:52 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBHappy Pride Month everyone! This week we talk about Spider-man Across The Multiverse and its opening weekend. We discuss some upcoming movies as well as some TV shows that are out right now. All this and more.
Episode 323 - The Return
June 08, 2023 21:39 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBWe're back after a one week hiatus. We talk about Chris' trip to the Emerald Isle. We discuss a couple of celebrity deaths. We talk TV shows, and more.
Episode 322 - New Seasons New Shows
May 18, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis week we spend a lot of time talking about TV shows, past, present, and future. We wander from one show to the next. We spend some time discussing beer and how to make a low quality American lager taste better. There's other stuff mixed in, but you'll have to listen to find out what.
Episode 321 - Movie News And Reviews
May 11, 2023 18:51 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThis week we discuss a lot of movie news and Russ gives us a spoiler free review of Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3. We also talk about the screen writers strike. We even chat about the new limited edition Doritos flavors. All of that plus so much more.
Episode 320 - Picard Finale
May 04, 2023 20:11 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBDoes anyone even read the descriptions? Is this just a waste of time? This week we talk about a bunch of nerdy stuff, and spend a good chunk of time discussing the final season of Picard and what we did and didn't like about it.
Episode 319 - Ramble On
April 27, 2023 14:31 - 2 hours - 73.9 MBThis week we go a little long as we ramble on about all our nerdy topics. We talk more about season 3 of Star Trek: Picard. We discuss The Witcher season 3 coming soon to Netflix. We talk about MMORPGs and what we are playing or have played in the past. We even talk a little steampunk, plus so much more.
Episode 318 - You Can Like Both
April 20, 2023 13:05 - 2 hours - 70.6 MBThis week Russ is back and we have some lengthy discussions. We talk a lot about Star Trek: Picard as well as Star Trek in general. Then we flip over to discussing Star Wars Mandalorian, as well as Star Wars in general for while. Mixed in we have some other snippets, some MCU news, and other nerdy topics.
Episode 317 - Celebration 2023
April 15, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThis week Renee and Pete join us in Russ' absence. We talk about Star Wars Celebration 2023 held in London, UK this year. We discuss a lot of the announcements that came out, like new movies and TV shows. We also talk quite a bit about D&D. We also get into a bunch of trailers that dropped in the last few days, plus a whole lot more.
Episode 316 - D&D Direct
March 30, 2023 15:10 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis week we talk about a bunch of stuff that came from D&D Direct. This includes, the 50 years of D&D documentary, D&D and Minecraft teaming up, as well as a bunch of new content coming in the next year. We also discuss TikTok and the controversy around it. All this and a bunch of other nerdy talk.
Episode 315 - Lance Reddick RIP
March 23, 2023 14:05 - 2 hours - 70.5 MBThis week we say goodbye to Lance Reddick, a man that contributed to so much great nerd content. We talk about the season finale of Last of Us. We discuss the first three episodes of The Mandalorian. We talk a little bit about Prime sending a very late invitation. We also finish our Best Super Villain bracket.
Episode 314 - Pi Day
March 16, 2023 20:48 - 2 hours - 93.6 MBThis week we have a special guest, Mike, join us for the show. We talk action figures, specifically the He-Man line and some history behind them. We also discuss the He-Man Netflix show. We talk some Easter Eggs that were revealed in the D&D Honor Among Theives movie. We also get into how DC/WB spoiled their own movie in the latest TV spot for Shazam! Fury of the Gods. We also talk about Chris' trip to Canada including, curling, All Dressed Chips, poutine, and Puppers.
Episode 313 - Detroit
March 09, 2023 19:18 - 2 hours - 85.3 MBThis week we because it's episode 313 we cover 13 nerdy Detroit facts. We discuss Last of Us as we start to prep for the last two episodes of the season. We talk more Star Trek. We do the next round of villains in the Best Superhero Villain of the 21st Century brackets as well.