Nerds With Alcohol Show
320 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days 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 222 - Winter Soldier Is Coming
April 08, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 86.2 MBThis week we welcome Scott back for a second week in a row. We talk a lot about The Falcon and The Winter Soldier as we cover episodes two and three. We also discuss the teaser trailers that were released for Star Trek: Discovery and Picard. We also talk about Covid vaccines, Walking Dead ending, the 10th anniversary of Game of Thrones premier, and so much more.
Episode 221 - Snyder Cut
April 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBThis week we welcome a returning special guest, Scott, to the show. We talk about a lot of comic book related stuff. We talk a little bit about the new Invincible show on Prime. We discuss The Suicide Squad trailer. We get into a lengthy debate about the Snyder Cut Justice League. And we just touch on episode 2 of The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, which we will get more into next week.
Episode 220 - Sam And Bucky
March 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBThis week we get into a lot of nerd topics. Disney Plus announced release plans for Black Widow and Cruella. We do a spoiler free review of the Snyder Cut Justice League. We talk about some comic book news. Some TV shows get discussed including, Resident Alien getting a second season. We finish things off talking about the first episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
Episode 219 - In Between Shows
March 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBThis week we talk about the upcoming D&D video game, Dark Alliance. Staying on the D&D topic, we also briefly talk about the brand new book release; Candlekeep Mysteries. We discuss movies and TV shows coming this week, like the Snyder Cut and Falcon and Winter Soldier. We also get into more with the MCU by discussing the Secret Invasion news that was released, and a little WandaVision follow up. There are a bunch of other quick hits, side tracks, and bad jokes.
Episode 218 - WandaVision Finale
March 11, 2021 09:30 - 2 hours - 83.8 MBYou guessed it this week's show is in large part a discussion of the final episode of WandaVision. We also spend some time talking about Dr Seuss, cancel culture and some of the latest targets, cartoons and muppets. We also talk about some rumors for both the DCEU and MCU, which of course leads to comic book talk as well.
Episode 217 - Please Stand By
March 04, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 85.4 MBSo much to talk about again this week. We take a quick run through the Golden Globe winners. We talk about the changes coming to Hasbro thanks to the incredible year that Wizards Of The Coast had last year. We discuss a bunch of comic book news. We also get into some of the pictures we're seeing come from the set of Thor: Love And Thunder. And we of course wrap things up with a review and disection of the latest episode of WandaVision.
Episode 216 - Speed Nerding
February 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThis week we have so much to cover that we speed through a little so we can make sure to have enough time to talk WandaVision. We discuss a couple of celebrity deaths. We talk about Bloodlines 2 delays. We briefly touch on the Snyder Cut. We talk about the Muppets being on Disney Plus now. And of course we finish it off with a lengthy discussion of the latest episode of WandaVision.
Episode 215 - Things Are Starting To Unravel
February 18, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 86.8 MBThis week we run long again thanks to Disney Plus packing so much into WandaVision. We discuss a lot of other topics as well, like cancel/call-out culture. We talk about the Snyder Cut Justice League trailer. We also get into Cyberpunk 2077, specifically Russ's opinion now that he's finished the game. Along with the usual side track conversations.
Episode 214 - What's Up With Wanda
February 11, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 168 MBThis week we have so much to talk about. We discuss how Dungeons & Dragons and World of Darkness are handling things like racial stereotypes in games. We talk about the Snyder Cut Justice League coming to HBO Max next month. We get into the Falcon and Winter Soldier trailer that was premiered during the Superbowl. And of course we finish things up with a discussion about the latest episode of WandaVision.
Episode 213 - Happy Birthday Russ
February 04, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 94.2 MBThis week we celebrate Russ' birthday. What better way to spend your day than doing a podcast? This might be the longest show we've done. While we did go long there was a lot of great conversation. We talk about Cyberpunk 2077 and other video games. We discuss new announcements from Disney Plus. We spend time on the last two episodes of WandaVision. And there is so much more.
Episode 212 - Tavern Talk
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 84.1 MBThis week we do an experiment to see how we, and you our fans, feel about a show that talks just about D&D and our Tavern Knights campaign. We are joined by two members of the Tavern Knights cast, Renee and Pete. We have a lot of fun talking about their characters, as well as some of the stuff that has been going on in the campaign, where they want to take their characters, and some of the rules in general. Overall a great night of nerdy talk.
Episode 211 - Inauguration Eve
January 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis week we talk about the upcoming inauguration of the new President of the United States. We discuss D&D and the last Tavern Knights game a little bit. We talk about the Muppets coming to Disney+, and our childhood memories of the show. We spend some time at the end of the show discussing the new Marvel show WandaVision and the first two episodes. All this, plus the usual ramblings.
Episode 210 - WTF Is Going On
January 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBIt's been a week. We discuss what has been happening in the US since our last show, including the assault on the Capitol. We also get into some nerdy stuff. We discuss the new D&D book that was announced. We also talk about the new Disney+ Marvel TV shows, Legends, WandaVision, Falcon and Winter Soldier, etc. We even talk about Deadpool coming to the MCU. Plus a bunch of other quick hits. Remember, be excellent to each other!
Episode 209 - Happy New Year 2021
January 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBThis week we ring in the new year by talking nerd stuff. We do talk about the political climate for a little bit. But we also talk about Cyberpunk 2077 and some early impressions from out time playing it on PC and PS4. We also get into some other video game news, and some discussions about computer monitors. We wrap things up by discussing some Dr Who. Happy New Year!
Episode 208 - Good Riddance 2020
December 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBThis week we say goodbye and good riddance to 2020. We talk about TV, Letterkenny season nine, and Cobra Kai season three. We discuss movies, Wonder Woman 1984. We dive into video games, the ongoing saga of Cyberpunk 2077. And we also talk about comics, Spider-Man is getting a new costume. Thank you to everyone that supported us this year. We look forward to talking with all of you in the New Year. We wish you a happy, healthy, and safe New Year. Slainte!
Episode 207 - The Mandalorian
December 24, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 83.2 MBThis week we discuss, as the title would suggest, the last two episodes of The Mandalorian season two. So much great stuff to talk about in these episodes. We also get into other Disney Plus series like WandaVision and Legends. We talk about some rumors of characters that might be returning the screen in Marvel products. We also discuss the teaser trailer for Coming 2 America, which looks great. All of this plus a bunch of quick hits as well. Happy holidays everyone!
Episode 206 - The Disney Dump
December 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBThis week we have so much to cover. Lots of recent news plus Disney had an investors meeting where they dropped a ton of info about upcoming projects, including a lot of Marvel and Star Wars stuff. Too much to list here. We also briefly discuss the D&D movie, as well as the Stranger Things cast playing D&D on YouTube.
Episode 205 - Episode Seven
December 10, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 84.7 MBThis week we welcome back Shawn, a guest we had on way back at the beginning, episode 6. We catch up and talk about things like Cyberpunk 2077 and early reviews. We of course talk about D&D, including touching on Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. We discuss the latest Mandalorian episode, as well as thoughts on the series itself, and Russ gives us the latest comic book news.
Episode 204 - They Are Listening
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThis week we talk about so much we can't put it all in the description. We talk about the Star Wars Holiday Special, the original not the one on Disney. We talk about how just mentioning something in passing results in ads showing up on social media. We talk about the latest Mandalorian episode and what a phenomenal episode it was! All of that the the usual wandering off topic that we do every week.
Episode 203 - Happy Thanksgiving
November 26, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBThis week we welcome Russ back to the basement and catch up on all the nerd news that has been flying around. We talk about the PS5. We discuss Assassin's Creed Valhalla. We get into TV shows, including Animaniacs, Titans, Mandalorian, and a bunch more. We also throw in a little D&D. We are thankful for all of our fans and want to wish all of you and your families a happy Thanksgiving!
Episode 202 - More Guest Hosts
November 12, 2020 13:57 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBThis week we are joined by not one, but two special guests to fill in for Russ while work keeps him away from us. We talk about D&D, including being a first time Dungeon Master. We discuss movies, both that we've seen and what we haven't. We talk about video games, including the new consoles and games coming out this week. We also get into some Mandalorian talk, but try to stay away from episode 2 spoilers. Thank you to our guests, Renee and Pete, for joining us in the Nerd Basement again. I...
Episode 201 - Four Years
November 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBThis week's episode was recorded on Election Night 2020. We talked a little bit about that, but also got into episode one of Mandalorian season two. We talked about Star Trek: Discovery. We mourned the passing of a film legend. We briefly discussed Critical Role, and also get into D&D. Thank you to everyone for four great years, and here's to the many more. Slainte!
Episode 200 - Another Milestone
October 29, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 83.6 MBThis week we celebrate our 200th episode. Can't believe we've made it this long. Thank you so much to everyone watching/listening. This week we talk about Mandalorian season 2 debuting this Friday. We talk about the new console game systems scheduled to come out in just a couple of weeks, as well as a number of video games coming out before, or in tandem with these new consoles. We also discuss a sequel TV show coming to the Peacock, as well as the first images from the second season of Batw...
Episode 199 - Coming Soon
October 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBThis we have Russ back in the Basement with us and we talk about a lot of things that are coming soon. We talk about movies, TV shows, video games, and game systems that will be coming out soon. Among the things we talk about are the Borat and Willow sequels, the D&D Cookbook, Dexter returning, and Playstation 5 along with some of the games. We also have a list of the 5 TV shows we would tell someone to watch to get to know what we liked.
Episode 198 - Special Guest Host
October 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBThis week we have a special guest host you might recognize from previous episodes or Tavern Knights. We get into a lot of topics, including touching on the psychological and anthropological studies that are being done during this global pandemic. We also talk about movie sequels that write out previous movies in the series. We discuss Avatar the Last Airbender a little bit. We also talk some D&D, Warhammer, and painting miniatures.
Episode 197 - Flaming Dumpster Fire
October 08, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThis week we talk quite a bit about current events from the first presidential debate, to the news that the president and first lady along with several others contracted Covid. We do get into some nerdy business though, and discuss the new Star Wars: Squadrons game. We talk about some current TV, as well as news about the new Game of Thrones prequel. Plus a whole lot more.
Episode 196 - RIP RBG
September 24, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis week we say goodbye to an amazing woman, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We then get into a bunch of nerdy stuff. We talk about the sunset on DC Universe. The WandaVision trailer is out, and we discuss that. We talk about the rumor that Wizards of the Coast is going to bring back at least three old campaign settings for D&D next year, as well as the PS5 announcement and pre-order mess up. Plus so much more.
Episode 195 - The Big 5-0
September 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBThis week we celebrate Chris' birthday while talking nerdy. We discuss the new Mandalorian season 2 trailer. We talk about the new Xbox and Playstation consoles and what we've now heard regarding prices. Now that Russ is starting to catch up on Critical Role we talk about how Laura Bailey won D&D in one of their episodes. All this and so much more, you don't want to miss it.
Episode 194 - Labor Day
September 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBThis week we recorded on a special day due to Chris having his sports nerd event on the usual recording day. We discuss a lot of nerd stuff this week, including the latest Black Panther rumors, some new shows we are patching on Prime and HBO Max, and what is happening for Star Trek Day. Give us a listen, and remember you can join us live every week on Twitch (twitch.tv/drinkingnerds), Tuesday nights at 8:00 pm Eastern.
Episode 193 - New Rig Better Stream
September 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis week we got a late start but once we were going everything ran great. Chris built a new computer and that appears to have seriously helped with the streaming issues from the last couple of weeks. This week we talk about the untimely death of Chadwick Boseman. We also discuss the news from Kenosha, Wisconsin. We also get into some tech talk about the newly announced graphics cards from Nvidia. Plus comics, alcohol, and plenty more nerd ramblings.
Episode 192 - Audio Good Video Bad
August 27, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week the technical issues rear their ugly heads once again. The audio seems to be fine but the video is another story. We hope you enjoy listening to us talk about a huge alcohol maker acquisition, Baldur's Gate 3, and DC Fandome. While there was some frustration, we still had a good time as always.
Episode 191 - Tavern Knights
August 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThis week we announce our next adventure, our new show Tavern Knights. To help us with this we bring some of our friends from the show on to help us celebrate. We talk D&D and general nerd stuff with everyone. It was a great time.
Episode 190 - Shake Ups
August 13, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBRunning mate announcements, DC layoffs, video game delays, Star Trek cartoons, and a Doctor returning are just some of the things we talk about this week. Remember you can catch the show live on Twitch on Tuesday nights at 8:00 pm Eastern time; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds.
Episode 189 - Still Learning
August 06, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWe are going on four years and we're still learning things, especially about video now. This was not our best video podcast, and was fraught with technical issues. Luckily, the audio was just fine. We have a great time talking about all sorts of pop culture topics this week. Streaming, movies, TV, and video games, we cover it all.
Episode 188 - Comic Con At Home
July 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBYou guessed it this week is all about Comic-Con@Home that happened over the weekend. There is so much to talk about. We discuss several of the panels, including New Mutants, Stumptown, What We Do In The Shadows, and more. We do discuss a few things from outside of the con as well.
Episode 187 - More Delays
July 23, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBThis week we discuss how the Coronavirus has now delayed yet another show, Falcon and The Winter Soldier. We also talk about streaming services and shows moving around, as well as the brand new service. We also talk a little bit about the upcoming Star Trek animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks. There is also a lot of news about the virtual Comic Con that will be happening this week.
Episode 186 - Bad Batch
July 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThis week we discuss the multiple celebrity deaths that happened this week. We also talk about some of what is going on in the world. As always we talk a lot of pop culture/nerd news. We discuss the newly announced Disney+ Star Wars animated series, The Bad Batch. We talk about the release of the new Dresden Files book, Peace Talks, as well as comic book and video game news.
Episode 185 - Art vs Artist
July 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week we talk about a lot of pop culture news, including the death threats and other horrible tweets that people have sent to Laura Bailey because of her performance in the Last Of Us Part 2. We also ask if, for artist that actually do something horrible, are you still allowed to like or enjoy their work, or does it all need to disappear. We also discuss DC Fandome, what SDCC is going to be doing, and the announcement of a Fallout TV series.
Episode 184 - The Debate Strikes Back
July 02, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis week we fight with some technical issues, but get through them. We also talk about the passing of Carl Reiner and his long career. We get into Anthony Mackie calling out Marvel Studios for a lack of inclusion. We also talk about music videos, new hobbies, and comic book news. At one point the debate about the last three Star Wars movies comes up again.
Episode 183 - Nothing Special About That
June 25, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBThis week we talk a little bit about what is going on in the world. Then we get into the nerdy stuff. We say goodbye to some Hollywood legends. Talk about the idea of an old Batman making a return to the big screen. We also get into some video game news, including the huge opening weekend for The Last of Us Part II.
Episode 182 - Frustration
June 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThis week Chris gets frustrated with some technical difficulties, that are solved after only a couple of minutes. Once that is done the show goes on to talk about all sorts of nerdy goodness; video games, PS5 news, virtual fan events, comic books, and more.
Episode 181 - Record Everything
June 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis week we talk more about the social unrest in the United States. We also get into comic book, movie, and nerdy news. We also talk about the Mandalorian, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Remember to love each other. Watch out for each other. And record everything.
Episode 180 - W T Actual F
June 04, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBThe world is going to hell and we need to talk about it. We talk about the civil unrest and the murder of George Floyd because it needs to be talked about, everywhere. We can't keep letting this go on in our country. The show isn't all serious discussion though, as we do get into some nerdy topics for most of it. Remember to love each other. Remember to take care of each other. Remember that we're all in this together.
Episode 179 - Take It To The Max
May 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBThe new HBO Max streaming service launches this week and we discuss it. We also talk about FX announcing shows for 2021, new shows on Netflix and Prime, as well as what shows we're watching now. We also mention the Star Wars anniversaries from last week and this week.
Episode 178 - Return To The Schoolyard
May 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThe Mandalorian news just keeps coming. So of course we discuss it. We also talk about the premier date for season two of the Umbrella Academy. We get into the Unreal Engine on PS5 demo, and how amazing that looks. We also get some comic news and we bring back the schoolyard pick em.
Episode 177 - Boba Fett Where
May 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBBoba Fett? Boba Fett? Where? On the Mandalorian in season two, that's where. This week we talk about that announcement, and some other Mandalorian news. We also discuss comic books, Swamp Thing, Bloodlines 2, and even Hamilton. All of that plus drink reviews and other pop culture topics.
Episode 176 - Revenge Of The Fifth
May 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThis week we celebrate Star Wars Day with some news and discussion of, what else but Star Wars. We also talk about the Harley Quinn animated show on DC Universe, 3D printing, Animal Crossing, and a list of returning shows you should binge.
Episode 175 - Goonies Never Say Die
May 01, 2020 10:40 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThere is so much to talk about this week. We discuss what some actors are doing, coming together and doing reads of episodes or scenes via video chats, including the casts of Chuck and the Goonies. We also discuss Ray Park coming back to reprise his role as Darth Maul for Clone Wars. We also get into video game and other pop culture news.
Episode 174 - Jokers Wild
April 23, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week we talk about many of the different Jokers that have appeared in Batman media over the years. We chat about what we are doing to keep social while maintaining distance. We also get into discussions about the Hero Forge Kickstarter, and 3D printing in general. We finish things off with a bunch of pop culture news. Remember you can watch the show live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern time; twitch.tv/drinkingnerds.
Episode 173 - Onward
April 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week our stream got a little smoother as we work out all of the kinks. We talked about the new Pixar movie Onward. We discussed a very funny SNL skit. Got into some Playstation news, as well as the new Final Fantasy VII Remake. Beyond that we get into other movie, comic, and pop culture news.