Normal Nerds
462 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsTwo very normal dudes talking about very nerdy stuff...and whatever else we feel like.
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PGA tour Mergers with Liv Golf: PGA Leadership is a Joke
June 08, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIf you are a fan of golf and the PGA tour then you probably have been subject to the sham of a debacle that has ensued the sport for the last few years. With the the emergence of the Saudi Arabia backed LIV golf tour fans and players alike were told of the PGA’s firm stance that LIV golf was not to be trusted or tolerated. Well all of that was a lie, as the PGA merged with LIV golf the other day. We recap and break down how immoral this situation is Support the Show.
Weekly Anime Review: Demon Slayer, Mashle Magic and Muscles, Dr. Stone
June 01, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWe are back with the weekly anime review all be it a little late this week but hey its summer cut us a break. We are rocking our ongoing line up of Demons Slayer Sword Smith Village Arc, Mashle Magic and Muscles, and Dr. Stone. No Hells Paradise this week as it looks like they are taking a week off. Support the Show.
Eff you Netflix
May 31, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBToday with think back to a time when password sharing was considered love by the mightiest of streaming platforms.... and then we jump into the present where that was just a complete lie. As many of you may know Netflix has released a new policy regarding password sharing. We break down this awful disaster and call Netflix out for being a greedy streaming giant. Support the Show.
Trivia Time - Name That Video Game By Character
May 25, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBTrivia got bumped to Thursday this week due to scheduling issues. So today Davis is in the hot seat as he tries to guess the video game based off the characters Maxwell lists. Can he remember the obscrist of Zelda names or will he just guess Red Dead Redemption multiple times? Listen and find out Support the Show.
Dungeon & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review...Finally
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBToday we finally review the dnd movie that came out roughly over a month ago. A fun and entertaining watch we break down what we loved about the characters, what we thought was true to dnd, and what we would like to see in a sequel (oh and to emphasize that paladins are the best). Support the Show.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom Initial Thoughts
May 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBA long overdue first wee ish review of the The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Maxwell and to a much much MUCH lesser extent Davis have played several hours is the hit game and are here to bring you all the details that they love and hate… just kidding nothing in this game could cause hate. Just in case you couldn’t figure out from the title spoiler warnings are implied Support the Show.
Weekly Anime Review: Demon Slayer S3, Dr. Stone S3, Hell's Paradise, and Mashle: Magic and Muscles
May 22, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWe are back with the weekly anime review and we are bringing a whole new lineup (because we fell so far behind on the others). We have a full four slate of anime to review now: Demon Slayer, Hells Paradise, Dr.Stone, and Mashle Support the Show.
Ranking the Champions in Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild
May 10, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBContinuing with our Zelda week, we take a closer look at breath of the wild. Specifically we rank our best champs, their powers, and their Divine beasts. Who do you think is the coolest or most effective, let us know by messaging on Instagram Support the show
Zelda Week: The Legend of Zelda Trivia
May 09, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWith the fated approach of Tears of the Kingdom at the end of the week, the Normal Nerds studio has decided to usher in a Zelda week. We kicked this themed week off with a second installment of The Legend of Zelda trivia for Maxwell (since Davis doesn’t care nearly as much about this game series). Play along and see if you have what it takes to be the hero or time. Support the Show.
Naruto Top 99 Results
May 03, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBToday we discuss the results of the naruto top 99 contest. We may be a few weeks late in this one but better late then never to trash talk sakura being in the top three Support the show
Trivia Time - Directors
May 02, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBComing to you with another trivia Tuesday. Today Maxwell is in the hot seat as he attempts to guess the directors of an array of movies. Can he show that he is a real cinema file or will he just be a casual fan. Listen along and find out Support the Show.
Trivia Time - Fantasy Authors
April 25, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWe are back with another trivia Tuesday with Davis in the hot seat. The theme today is famous authors, now with a new difficulty system. Play along and see if you can beat Davis Support the Show.
Trivia Tuesday - Name That Superhero!! Part Two: Maxwell is in the Hotseat
April 11, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWe are back again with another Trivia Tuesday. As “discussed” in our last trivia episode we are keeping the same format of superhero acquaintance trivia. This time Maxwell is in the hot seat. Support the Show.
Davis Ranks Naruto Characters Blindly
April 05, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBToday we Davis will blind rank the naruto characters. Given 15 characters he has to figure out where they should be listed from best to worst, hoping to create a list that could be considered worthy of the village hidden in the leaves Support the Show.
Mario Kart Got New Maps - Golden Age of Video Games
March 31, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBWelcome back to the Normal Nerds podcast! In this episode, Maxwell and Davis dive into the latest updates in the world of Mario Kart 8. Specifically, they discuss the new maps and characters that have been added to the game. As always, Davis argues that Mario is the best character in the game, while Maxwell disagrees. The two hosts engage in a spirited debate about the merits of different characters and the strategies needed to win races in the game. Support the Show.
Davis's Car Got Stolen!!!
March 30, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBWelcome to another episode of the Normal Nerds podcast! In this episode, Maxwell and Davis have a lot to talk about - including a shocking incident where Davis's car was stolen. The hosts discuss the details of the theft and share their thoughts on what might have happened. But the conversation quickly turns to a million other topics, as the two friends catch up on each other's lives and share their thoughts on various nerdy topics. One thing that can't be missed is Davis's attire - he's w...
Trivia Tuesday - Name That Superhero!!
March 28, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWelcome to another exciting episode of the Normal Nerds podcast! In this episode, it's Trivia Tuesday, and the competition is heating up as Maxwell quizzes Davis on his knowledge of superheroes. But there's a twist - Maxwell is going to give Davis clues about a superhero by describing the other characters in their comic books. As the game progresses, listeners can expect some intense back-and-forth as Davis tries to guess the superhero using only the clues provided. Will he be able to ident...
Weekly Anime Review: My Hero Academia S6 Final Episode!
March 27, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this podcast episode, the normal duo isn't here......sad. So instead Maxwell and our special guest Alex Hill come together to discuss the highly-anticipated final episode of My Hero Academia, as well as the entire sixth season of the show. Throughout the episode, we share our thoughts on the latest developments in the series. We delve into the action-packed scenes, the emotional moments, and the surprising twists and turns that keep fans like us coming back for more. This podcast episod...
Top NFL QBs 2022: Aaron Rodger to The Jets!
March 23, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBToday we rank the top 5 Quarterbacks in the NFL based on last years performance. Listen along and see if there is anyone on the list that shouldn’t be there or if we missed and important player Support the Show.
Weekly Anime Review: My Hero Academia S6
March 22, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week we are still sticking to just one anime to give it that much needed love that it deserves. The anime of course is My Hero Academia. We go over some of the most heart wrenching moment in the episode and what we look to next as this amazing show approaches the end of its current season Support the Show.
Classic Art vs Modern Art: What Happened to Art?
March 21, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBToday we talk the rise and what we consider the fall of art. From renaissance masters to splatter paint by toddlers we talk how far art has come from the height of classical levels and how we think it may not have gone in the right direction Support the Show.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards Results: Who Won The Game???
March 20, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBToday we review the Crunchyroll anime awards results. If you missed our earlier episode on this topic to check both of our prediction videos out before watching Support the Show.
Anime Review: My Hero Academia
March 16, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBTime for another weekly anime review, this week it is only My Hero Academia as we shop around for new anime (or decide to catch up on the ones we already have). Support the Show.
HBO's The Last of Us Review
March 13, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBFor one of the first times we are here in a timely manner to review The Last of Us hbomax tv show. From the cast to clickers we discuss what we loved and didn’t enjoy in what has to be the best video game to tv series adaptation Support the Show.
Weekly Anime Review: My Hero Academia S6 and Attack On Titan Final Season Part 3 Part 1 (Wow what a mouthfull)
March 09, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThis week we are only doing two anime, the best and the worst of what Crunchyroll has to offer My Hero Academia and Attack on Titan. Spoilers my hero is spectacular as always and AoT continues to be trash Support the show
Should Natural 20s Work on Ability Checks in D&D?
March 06, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBToday we talk a little controversy in the dnd work, how do nat 20s work Support the Show.
Attack on Titan Trailer Review: No Surprise It Looks Awful
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWith one of the most disappointing anime ever set to return this week we take a look at the newest trailer for Attack on Titan the final season part 89. Be prepared for our host to spend majority of the episode complaining about how they have to watch this anime Support the Show.
Breathe Of The Wild: Tears of The Kingdom Trailer Review
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MBThe Legend of Zelda tears of the kingdom has dropped another trailer and we Normal Nerds are here to review Support the Show.
Netflix's Full Swing Review
February 27, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBWe are back after a brief hiatus the cause of which will be explained in a later episode. But today we kick off the week with one of the best games ever created: golf. We review the Netflix original docu series Full Swing and break down all the players and the drama surrounding the world of golf Support the Show.
Anime Awards Part 2
February 01, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBWe finish up our Crunchyroll anime awards prediction today. If you missed our part one go check it out and see if you agree with all of our selections Support the Show.
Anime Awards Part 1
January 31, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBVoting for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards has ended and we are giving our predictions of what the outcome will be for each category. We start from the bottom of the list and work our way up to the top. Additionally our hosts have turned this into a game with a prize to be decided at a later date. Play along and see if you agree with our hosts predications. Support the Show.
Fans Win and Wizard of The Coast Loses
January 30, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBWe kick off the week with another and hopefully our last Wizards of the Coast debacle update. Several things have developed over the course of Wizard’s war against the dnd fanbase and we recap it all plus talk the future of dnd Support the Show.
Weekly Anime Review: My Hero Academia S6, Tokyo Revengers S2 and Vinland Saga S2
January 26, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBSupport the Show.
Best Anime World To Live In
January 23, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBToday we discuss the various anime worlds that exist and which would be the best to live in. The rules are simple, you are an average joe in the world but you live in the vicinity of the main story of the anime. See how our hosts break down the benefits and draw backs to each world and why attack on titans world is by far the worst Support the Show.
Weekly Anime Review: My Hero Academia S6, Tokyo Revengers S2 and Vinland Saga S2
January 19, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBWe continue with the current line up of anime this week. With the new line up we are reviewing Tokyo Revengers, Vinland Saga, and we continue with My Hero Support the show
Top Anime Catchphrases
January 17, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBOur hosts ``attempt” to make a list together on the top five anime catchphrases. Can they do it? Can they come together and create a list of the most inspiring and memorable statements? Listen along and find out. Support the Show.
Wizards of The Coast News Update
January 16, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBWe kick off the week discussing a topic that has been on the mind of every nerd, the ongoing OGL 1.1. We give you the latest on Wizards of the Coast response to fan base out cry and much more. Support the Show.
Weekly Anime Review: My Hero Academia S6, Tokyo Revengers S2, Vinland Saga S2 and NeiR: Automata
January 12, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIt’s time to start a new block of anime this week. With the new line up we are reviewing Tokyo Revengers, Neir Automata, Vinland Saga, and we continue with My Hero Support the Show.
Wizards of The Coast News: D&D Disaster
January 11, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBToday we discuss what might be one of the most detrimental acts to ever strike the Dnd world. Wizards have decided that money over fan base is what really matters. We talk what we think about this bone head move, how the fan base has reacted, and what implications it has for the future of dnd. Support the Show.
We Review The Menu
January 10, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBToday in what seems to be a heavy review week, we watched The Menu. A hilarious and crazy movie this may be he best take on pretentious cooking we have ever seen Support the Show.
We Finally Watched Black Adam
January 09, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBSo we have finally gotten around to watching Black Adam now that it is on streaming. Hear our hosts opposing takes on the movie and let us know who you agree with or disagree with Support the show
Top Anime Openings of 2022
January 04, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBToday we continue our 2022 anime recap by listing our top anime openings of 2022. We focus mainly on the anime we have reviewed all year and even some that we haven’t. Listen along and let us know what your top openings are Support the Show.
Ranking the Hokage
January 03, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWe are back in the new year with our ranking of the leaders of the Village hidden in the Leaves. See who we think are worthy of Konoha's mount Rushmore and who we think probably didn't deserve to even wear the hat. Support the Show.
Top Anime Of 2022
January 02, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBToday we bring in the new year by reviewing the previous year. Specifically we discuss last year's anime line and where we think they land in the ranking. As always make sure you check out the Crunchyroll anime awards when they roll out for the year and make sure you DON'T vote for Attack on Titan as anime of the year. Support the Show.
Top Christmas Movies
December 21, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBToday we rank our top three Christmas movies in advance of the coming holiday. What will make the top of the list and what will be left as an honorable mention? Listen along and comment on your favorite Christmas movie. Support the Show.
Tuesday Trivia: Quote Quiz
December 20, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWe bring back another episode of Trivia Tuesday, this time the theme is Quotes (which is Davis’s favorite thing in the whole wide world). Play along and see if you can beat our host, comment your score wherever you follow us. Support the Show.
Normal Nerds News 4
December 19, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBToday is another hard hitting installment of Normal Nerds News with your co-anchors Davis and Maxwell. We hit all the latest stories in nerdom that you should know about like smashing of perfect superman dreams, a naruto poll for the decade, and much much more. So tune in and get your usual nerdy update. Support the show
Normal Nerds News 4
December 19, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBToday is another hard hitting installment of Normal Nerds News with your co-anchors Davis and Maxwell. We hit all the latest stories in nerdom that you should know about like smashing of perfect superman dreams, a naruto poll for the decade, and much much more. So tune in and get your usual nerdy update. Support the Show.
Weekly Anime Review: Spy X Family, My Hero Academia S6 and Chainsaw Man
December 08, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBTime for another week of amazing anime. My hero, chainsaw man, and the all powerful Spy x Family once again give us a week to remember as they prove that we are living in the best time for anime Support the show
Weekly Anime Review: Spy X Family, My Hero Academia S6 and Chainsaw Man
December 08, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBTime for another week of amazing anime. My hero, chainsaw man, and the all powerful Spy x Family once again give us a week to remember as they prove that we are living in the best time for anime Support the show