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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Episode 172 - Quarantine Continues
April 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week we live stream our show for the second time. We talk about Westworld, the new Marvel movie timeline, more entertainment delays due to Covid-19, and so much more. We also discuss things brought up by our listeners in the live chat. Check us out on Twitch (drinkingnerds) on Tuesdays at 8:00 pm Eastern time.
Episode 171 - First Twitch Stream
April 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week we try something new; live streaming on Twitch. It was a lot of fun and it was really cool to get to interact with some of our fans. We talked more about how Covid-19 is affecting the nerd world, from more movie delays, to changing comic book releases, to a surge in online D&D games. We also discussed the new Netflix phenom, Tiger King. We finished the show off with the last episode of Picking Apart Picard, as we cover the last two episodes of season one. Join us on Twitch (drinkin...
Episode 170 - Social Distancing
March 27, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThis week we welcome Russ home but are still practicing social distancing thanks to Covid-19. We talk about the big announcement from Jim Butcher regarding the Dresden Files. We get into some comic book news and how the virus is affecting that industry, as well as how it is affecting the movies. A couple of Mandalorian casting announcements. We finish things up with Picking Apart Picard, episode 8.
Episode 169 - Corona Sucks
March 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBHey everyone. What else is there to talk about right now than the COVID-19, the Coronavirus. It sucks!! It is affecting everyone in some way. We hope all of you are staying healthy and taking the necessary precautions (not hording toilet paper). We hope that we can continue to bring some more light hearted entertainment to you as we all work together to get through this dark time. Stay safe! Slainte!
Episode 168 - Alternative Inebriation
March 12, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBThis week we discuss alcohol but also marijuana, now that it's been legalized for recreational use in our home state. We also talk about the new trailer for the New Mutants movie. We discuss video games, including God of War. We talk about Altered Carbon and the new animated series coming to Netflix. And we finish the show off as we have for several weeks now, with the sixth edition of Picking Apart Picard.
Episode 167 - C2E2 And More
March 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week we talk about the C2E2 convention held in Chicago last weekend. We talk TV news about the Magicians and Castlevania. We touch on the trailer for the new Sony Animation movie "Connected." We get into a discussion about the upcoming "Rise Of Skywalker" novelization. And of course we finish things off with the fifth edition of Picking Apart Picard.
Episode 166 - So Much Going On
February 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBThis week there is so much to talk about. We discuss the Harley Davidson powered Green Machine that takes us back to our childhood. We talk about Baldur's Gate 3 and other video games. We dive into DC comics and movie news. We also get into movies, books, and D&D. Then finish the show off with our fourth installment of Picking Apart Picard.
Episode 165 - Let The Tangents Begin
February 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBThis week we talk about what constitutes a flop at the box office, and does Birds Of Prey qualify. We also talk about the success of the Sonic The Hedgehog opening weekend. We talk about the new Batsuit for the upcoming movie, The Batman. We go off on a few tangents, quelle surprise. We do come back around to do the third installment of Picking Apart Picard.
Episode 164 - North South Take Four
February 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBRuss made it to Florida, so this week he joins us via the interwebs. We talk about the latest micro-fiction from Jim Butcher. We discuss the Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey opening weekend. Spend some time on various articles and things we've found on the internet. Then we finish things off with "Picking Apart Picard" discussing episode two.
Episode 163 - Off To Florida Again
January 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThis is the last episode with Russ in the Nerd Basement for a couple of months. But don't worry he will still be joining us remote from Florida. This week we discuss the death of Kobe Bryant. We talk a little bit about the new HBO series Avenue 5. We talk about a new line of action figures. And then we finish things off with our new segment; "Picking Apart Picard", where we discuss the latest episode of the CBS All Access show Star Trek: Picard.
Episode 162 - Strawberry Mead Forever
January 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis week we get into a little bit of the Joker movie. We talk Marvel, the new touring exhibit, and we also got a date for the second Doctor Strange movie. We discuss bad customer service experiences. And we finish the show off with a list of Star Wars movies ranked, by a specific critic score, from worst to first, which caused some serious questioning of the critics judgement.
Episode 161 - So We Went A Little Long
January 16, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBIt's so unlike us to talk to much, but this week we wound up going a little long. We talk about a successful Kickstarter campaign. Shockingly we talk about Critical Role and their big announcement. We discuss the CW and new shows. We get into Picard and how excited we are for the show. We also explore the Morbius trailer. All of that, plus, the last edition of Who's Watching The Watchmen.
Episode 160 - This Is 2020
January 09, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBThis week we discuss the difficulties of remembering to write the correct year. We also get into nerd topics such as, the New Mutants trailer, the Witcher, and Dresden Files news. We also talk a little bit about the new Dracula show on Netflix. Plus the second to last Who's Watching the Watchmen.
Episode 159 - Welcome To The Roaring 20s
January 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBHappy New Year!! We welcome in the new year by talking Star Wars, specifically the last episode of "The Mandalorian" season 1. We discussed the movies coming out in 2020 and what we are really looking forward too. We finish things up by covering episode 7 of the Watchmen in our Who's Watching The Watchmen segment.
Episode 158 - Happy Holidays
December 27, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThe holidays can be stressful. We hope to relieve some of that stress with some laughs and good old nerd talk. Listen to this episode where we talk about Star Wars, Mandalorian, The Witcher, Watchmen, and other nerd topics. We also want to wish everyone a happy holiday season, no matter what you celebrate, or even if you don't, may all your wishes come true.
Episode 157 - Star Wars And Digression
December 19, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBThis week we talk about the upcoming premiere of Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. We also wind up off topic, which really is nothing new, but we really go off topic this week. We also talk about the Mandalorian, Picard, and Dresden Files news.
Episode 156 - Trailer Talk
December 12, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThis week we mourn the loss of Rene Auberjonois, Caroll Spinney, and Marie Fredriksson. We also talk about some TV shows we really like, specifically Stumptown and The Rookie. We also discuss the many trailers for next summer's big movies that have dropped over the last week.
Episode 155 - We're Back
December 05, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBAfter two long weeks off we're back and just as nerdy as ever. This week we have so much nerd stuff to talk about. We discuss the Mandalorian, the Harley Quinn animated show premier, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, America's Thanksgiving Parade, and so much more. Plus we breakdown the fourth episode of Watchmen in the "Who's Watching The Watchmen" segment.
Episode 154 - Disney Plus Happy Ending
November 14, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBThis week the long anticipated Disney Plus launched and we are really excited. The Mandalorian looks great and we talk about it a little (no spoilers). We also get into a discussion about how Disney is still letting George Lucas muck around with the original Star Wars film. We talk about the new Harley Quinn trailer, and while we're on DC Universe news we also discuss a little Titans news. And of course we finish it off with our "Who's Watching The Watchmen" segment.
Episode 153 - Three Years
November 07, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBThis week we celebrate three years of doing this crazy little show. We also talk about a bunch of nerdy stuff as usual. We get into all of the Star Wars media coming out in the next few weeks. We discuss the latest casting news and rumors for The Batman. We finish things off with our 'Who's Watching The Watchmen" segment.
Episode 152 - Happy Halloween
October 31, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBHappy Halloween everyone! This week we talk about the Mandalorian trailer along with some other Star Wars news. We list off some of our favorite horror movies in honor of the season. Then we finish things off with our new segment; Who's Watching The Watchmen?
Episode 151 - Haunted Houses
October 24, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 51 MBThis week we get into the Halloween spirit by trying to create a nerd themed haunted house. We wind up talking more about haunted houses and what we like and don't like about them. We also talk about video games. We disect the new "final" Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer. We also discuss movies and TV shows, including what we know about the new Watchmen show. Next week we start a "Who's watching the Watchmen" segment.
Episode 150 - Great Actor Bad Movie
October 17, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBAnother milestone episode! We talk comic book movies with news about Venom and The Batman, plus we talk about reviews of the Joker movie. We get into a discussion about great actors in bad movies as well. We also do a little tech talk this week.
Episode 149 - Aquaman's Biggest Fan
October 10, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIt's been a while since the movie came out but this was the first opportunity to have, previous guest and "Aquaman's Biggest Fan" Scott on the show since it premiered. We talk a lot of superhero movies, plus Animaniacs, Picard, Helstrom, and whatever comes to mind. Thanks to Scott for joining us and you can check out his work by looking for Artworks Arcana on Facebook, Etsy, and Instagram.
Episode 148 - Welcome To Fall
October 02, 2019 21:57 - 1 hour - 51 MBThis week we talk about the new Birds of Prey trailer. Russ talks about the end of the Michigan Renaissance Festival season. We discuss the biggest news of the week, that Spiderman is back in the MCU. We also talk about random things that come to mind. The usual.
Episode 147 - We're Tired
September 26, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week we talk about death, and undeath. We talk about the rumors of a Princess Bride reboot that no one wants. We discuss anther reboot and question why. We also talk a little bit about Indiana Jones 5. Plus a bunch of stuff that just randomly pops into our heads.
Episode 146 - Bad Robot Good Deal
September 19, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis week we talk about a lot of DC news. We discuss the Arrowverse Crisis shows that are coming up. We talk DC Comic news. We list off the cast of James Gunn's Suicide Squad movie. We also get into the mega-deal that JJ Abrams signed with WarnerMedia. We touch on Carnival Row and get into the usual alcohol and random discussions as well.
Episode 145 - I'm Not Aquaman
September 12, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThis week we are back in the basement after a brief break. We talk a lot of TV shows, like Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Carnival Row, and others. Rumors about the Disney+ Hawkeye show come up. We wish DC Universe a happy first birthday. And we do a lot of catching up.
Episode 144 - D23 Recap
August 29, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBThis week most of the show is dedicated to the amazing media that dropped at last weekend's D23 show. This includes a bunch of shows coming up for the Disney+ service scheduled to launch on November 12th. We also discuss the latest trailer for Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. So much great stuff we really can't contain our excitement.
Episode 143 - WTF Sony
August 22, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 55 MBThis week we talk about the apparent falling out between Marvel Studios and Sony Entertainment and what that will mean for Spider-man and the McU. We talk about Kevin Smith bringing back part of our childhood. D&D is releasing a new world source book that will include a new class as well as four new races. We also discuss the news about Matrix 4 being green lit.
Episode 142 - Ramble On
August 15, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis week we just sit and talk random nerdy stuff that comes to us. No real plan, just good nerd conversation. We talk about comics, movies, Marvel TV shows, streaming services, music, Ren Fest, and so much more.
Episode 141 - Love Each Other
August 08, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBThis week we felt it necessary to touch on the recent mass shootings and the impact the almost constant news of acts like these have on everyone. We do bring it back to our normal nerdy talk. We talk about the Amazon Prime show The Boys (no spoilers). We discuss the trailers for a couple of shows coming up at the beginning of the next month; Titans, and Carnival Row, both of which look great. We also get into the incredible news and rumors surrounding the Arrowverse, Crisis On Infinite Earth.
Episode 140 - Nerd News Void
August 01, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBThis week we are coming down from all the excitement of SDCC and into the nerd news void that always follows. But if there is one thing we're good at it's finding things to talk about. We discuss the death of Rutger Hauer and some of our favorite movies of his. We take a look at the trailer for Zombieland Double Tap. We also talk a bit about the new Hellboy movie, as well as the new Amazon Prime Original series; The Boys. We wrap things up by discussing this week's big convention; GenCon.
Episode 139 - SDCC 2019
July 25, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis week we talk in depth about everything we heard and saw coming out of the 2019 San Diego Comic Con. Marvel, Dc, HBO, Arrowverse, Picard, and more. So much great nerdy stuff came out we didn't have much time for for anything else.
Episode 138 - Spider-Man Far From Home
July 18, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBHere there be spoilers! We get into an in depth discussion about Spider-Man: Far From Home and there are spoilers. We also do some non-spoiler talking about Stranger Things season 3. We discuss a few upcoming movies and recent trailers. We also talk a little about some movies that just came out, or soon will be coming, to Blu-ray. We touch on the very limited information about what might get announced at SDCC this weekend.
Episode 137 - Smoke Em If You Got Em
July 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBThis week we discuss the criticism Netflix is getting for the smoking on Stranger Things. We also talk about the Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance voice cast. Chris gives his spoiler free review of Spider-Man: Far From Home, while Russ let's a small spoiler out. We also get into the news of the new WarnerMedia streaming service, HBO Max, and have a brief discussion about the new Disney Mulan teaser trailer.
Episode 136 - Ladies Night
July 04, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThis week we are joined by not one, but two lovely and talented ladies, Renee and Alexandra. We talk movies, Spiderman: Far From Home, Knives Out, and Jumanji: Then Next Level. We get into TV, including upcoming Netflix shows. We discuss comics and some big news about one specific, very popular book. Overall a really fun episode, and a big thanks to our guests for hanging with us in the Nerd Basement.
Episode 135 - What Is Your Childhood Trauma
June 27, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBHappy Thursday! This week we talk about a lot of video games. We discuss the upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the gameplay video that was released. We get into the new Niantic mobile device game, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. We also talk about the Steam Sale that just started. We also take a look at one of the new TV trailers for Spiderman: Far From Home. We finish the show up with something we've been wanting to talk about for quite a while, traumatic childhood movies.
Episode 134 - Comics Movies And More E3
June 20, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis week we talk about some of the game announcements that came out of E3. We discuss the preview we saw for a new Science Channel show, "Savage Builds." We discuss some of the sequel disappointments at the box office this summer. We talk again about TV shows and falling behind again with even more coming out. We also have our usual digressions that take us places we don't expect.
Episode 133 - E3 And More
June 13, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBWith E3 starting up and all the announcements the weekend before the conference we spend a good chunk of the show talking about everything we've heard so far. We also discuss some news items that have come up, along with some movie and TV stories.
Episode 132 - Rumors Abound
June 06, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThis week, as always, we talk about a lot of things. We discuss the rumors about some upcoming movies, as well as E3 and what we might see revealed. We also talk about the trailers for a couple of movies, Rambo: Last Blood, and Terminator: Dark Fate. We also talk about the plethora of television shows and the difficulties of trying to keep up on all of them as more quality shows keep being produced.
Episode 131 - Endgame Of Thrones
May 30, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBWe're back!! After a one week break we are back to talk nerdy to you again. The name of the episode says it all. We talk Avengers: Endgame and the series finale of Game of Thrones. So much to talk about, we run on a bit for Endgame, so with limited time we discuss what we can and rush through the final Throne Watch, kind of like the final season itself.
Episode 130 - Dany Lost Her Shhh-tuff
May 16, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThis week we get discuss some of the latest information coming out of the DCEU. We continue to talk about the box office juggernaut that is Avengers: Endgame. We also run through the list of network shows that have been cancelled or renewed. We finish up the way we have been for the last few weeks with the latest episode of Throne Watch.
Episode 129 - The Aftermath
May 09, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBThis week we talk quite a bit about the MCU, including the box office record setting pace of Avengers: Endgame, rumors of stars being targeted for upcoming MCU movies, and some of the future road map that has been released. We mention the continuing delays of The New Mutants movie. We then finish things off with the next edition of Throne Watch, and a review of the days following the "Great War" in the north.
Episode 128 - A Nerd Among Nerds
May 02, 2019 08:00 - 2 hours - 71 MBThis week we are joined by another special guest, Ian McClelland. Ian makes mead and cider for a living and is also an artist, musician, songwriter and LARPer. We spend a little time talking about some old MMORPGs we liked including some you can still play. We give our initial spoiler free reviews of Avengers: Endgame, as well as discuss it's amazing success at the box office. We get Ian to tell us about LARPing and he even plays us a song he wrote for the game. We finish the episode off wit...
Episode 127 - Nothing Competes With Endgame
April 25, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThis is the week we've been waiting for, the theatrical release of Avengers: Endgame. That said there isn't much else going on in the nerd news world. Seems nothing wants to try and compete for space with this juggernaut of a movie. We do find things to talk about though. We discuss the upcoming movie and talk about our favorite MCU movies from the past eleven years. We debate the correct length of time to wait before posting or talking spoilers for movies and TV shows. We finish the show wi...
Episode 126 - So Much To Talk About
April 18, 2019 08:00 - 2 hours - 71.6 MBThis week we welcome a couple of special guests, Anthony and John, who are developing a video game called Kard Fu. We discuss that, along with Star Wars news, and Critical Role's stupendously successful Kickstarter. We also have the first installment of Throne Watch for you this week. There is also a ton of nerding out in all of the digressions from our original topics. This was a really fun episode where we just couldn't stop talking.
Episode 125 - Welcome Back
April 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBRuss is back from his Florida excursion and joins us in the basement again this week. We hear about his trip home first. We then give our initial, spoiler free, thoughts on Shazam! We mention some news about the upcoming Black Widow movie, and discuss things we've heard about the future of the MCU after the Infinity Saga. We also talk about the Critical Role Kickstarter blowing through their final stretch goal allowing them to produce a full season of animated shows. We get into a discussion...
Episode 124 - When DMs Chat
April 04, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThis week we are joined by our good friend Ed Rohn in the basement. We start off talking about the DC Universe news from Wondercon, as well as some of the movies coming out this month. Then we get into what we both love, D&D. We go a little long on this episode, but when the conversation is so good, it's tough to stop.
Episode 123 - Goodbye To Florida
March 28, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBThis week is the last of our yearly cross country shows, as Russ prepares to make the trek home. We talk about some remarks Zack Snyder made regarding his vision of Batman, that spark some heated words. We also talk about Captain Marvel again, this time with spoilers (you have been warned). We discuss the casting of Deathstroke and his kids for DC's Titans season two. We get into the early reviews for Shazam! We also touch on a new comic coming from Marvel later this year, and the Critical R...