Best Geeks Sake Podcasts (2026)

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Nerds Nerd Out About Dystopian Music 1:21:07

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21d ago1:21:07

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Hello and welcome to the future we have, and not the future we deserve! Listen in as the Nerds discuss three albums known for their nerdy sci-fi nature: Deloused at the Comatorium by The Mars Volta, Simulation Theory by Muse, and Year Zero by NIN. Listen to the albums, and listen to the conversation. Heck, join the conversation by emailing us at ne…

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Nerds Face a Sicilian when Death (and Drinks) are on the Line: Review of Princess Bride 57:26

2M ago57:26

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Well, hello there fellow nerds. It's like you're a long lost stable boy, and we're...OK the analogy falls apart. But between the title and the scantily clad shownotes, I'm guessing you already know we're talking about Princess Bride. If you've never seen it, though inconcievable! Perhaps you find it on your streaming services, or at a local library…

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Episode 21: Beer Check 1:27:33

2M ago1:27:33

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This episode the 3 Hamster Boys talk check in with what is going on. We are also trying to three different beers. We each picked one we had never tasted and seemed very interesting. The 3 Hamster Boys thanks you for watching our podcast. We would appreciate you liking and following us. Follow us on our other social media accounts: Facebook - https:…

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Barlywine and Literal Escapism in Brandon Sanderson's The Emperor's Soul 48:46

3M ago48:46

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Welcome to season 5 of Nerds of the Old Republic! We're back and talking about the fabled Brandon Sanderson's novella The Emperor's Soul. While we dig into this interesting work, if he's not your thing, just wait until next month's episode when we talk about The Princess Bride. The Nerds want to give a big shoutout to fan Kevin for suggesting this …

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Episode 20: For goodness SAKE, it's anime! 1:40:59

3M ago1:40:59

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This episode the 3 Hamster Boys talk about anime. Jeff is not gong to add much, but Alexander and Nick have an extensive knowledge base. We are also trying to raise our Sake game and trying 4 different styles of sake. The 3 Hamster Boys thanks you for watching our podcast. We would appreciate you liking and following us. Follow us on our other soci…

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Episode 19 - Patch-work Movies 1:18:15

5M ago1:18:15

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This episode the 3 Hamster Boys talk about movies. But these are movies that the other two have not seen. This was a difficult task, since we have been togoether for over 20 years watching movies. For the drinks, Nick and Jeff visited a local brewery in Gordonsville, VA, USA, Patch Brewery (https://www.patchbrewingco.com/). The 3 Hamster Boys thank…

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Episode 18 - Auditioning Wine 1:20:09

6M ago1:20:09

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This episode the 3 Hamster Boys talk about Nicholas and his acting journey. Part three of the 3 boys talking about where they are in life. For the drinks, Alexander and Nick went wine tasting for the first time. We went to a local vineyard, Horton Vineyards (https://hortonwine.com/). Sorry Shannon for calling you Sharon. Jeff is terrible with names…

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Episode 17 - Casting Coyote Cider 1:53:26

6M ago1:53:26

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This episode the 3 Hamster Boys talk about Alexander and his Esports journey. We switch roles; Nick MCs and Jeff is the bartender. We taste 3 ciders from Coyote Hole Craft Beverages (https://coyotehole.com/). The 3 Hamster Boys thanks you for watching our podcast. We would appreciate you liking and following us. Follow us on our other social media …

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Episode 16 - Toasting Christmas 1:15:42

7M ago1:15:42

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This episode the 3 Hamster Boys talk about thier trip to Germany's Christmas Festivals. Nick uses his magic to re-greate some of the hot drinks they drank at the markets. The 3 Hamster Boys thanks you for watching our podcast. We would appreciate you liking and following us. Follow us on our other social media accounts: Facebook - https://www.faceb…

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Episode 15 - Whisk(ey) in Gingerbread Traditions 1:27:34

7M ago1:27:34

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This episode the 3 Hamster Boys go down a "nostalgia" while drinking Gingerbread Stout Whiskey from the Virginia Distillery Co. (https://vadistillery.com/). Big apologies for the audio, we had some mic issues. The 3 Hamster Boys thanks you for watching our podcast. We would appreciate you liking and following us. Follow us on our other social media…

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Space-time Conundrums and Puns with Rick and Morty 1:06:00

8M ago1:06:00

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Or, the other greatest animated series of all time... Join Shaun, Mike and Adam and they talk about Cartoon Network's Rick and Morty. If you've never watched -- like Shaun and Adam -- Mike has created a perfect playlist to dive into the wonderful world of sarcastic, abusive megalomaniacs with dad issues that is this show. Watch the following episod…

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Episode 14: Meade-vil Dungeons 1:25:47

8M ago1:25:47

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With this episode, Jeff gets schooled about Dungeons and Dragons. Of course, we drink some local meade from Thistlerock Mead Company (https://www.thistlerockmead.com/). The 3 Hamster Boys thanks you for watching our podcast. We would appreciate you liking and following us. Follow us on our other social media accounts: Facebook - https://www.faceboo…

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Beer and Dystopian Bondage while reviewing Mad Max 55:52

8M ago55:52

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Join Shaun, Mike and Adam as they go back to the 1980's classic and ever present Mad Max films. While not necessary to enjoy the film, they grab a tasty beer and discuss their history with the films, the diesel punk aesthetic, and the dystopian film genre in general. Longtime listeners will know which one of the hosts could name every car in the fi…

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Episode 13: Tequila Duo 1:23:20

9M ago1:23:20

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With this episode the 3 Hamster Boys are talking duos and drinking another choice from Chesapeake Bay Distilery(https://www.chesapeakebaydistillery.com/), Dr. Stoner’s Hiebra Madura Bourbon Barrel Aged Tequila. Jeff shows his age and talks Vaudeville, Abbott and Costello, and the Wonder Twins. The 3 Hamster Boys thanks you for watching our podcast.…

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Rum Taste Test to Chase Jeff VanderMeer's Hummingbird Salamander 40:39

9M ago40:39

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Hi everyone, and welcome to another Nerds book review, this time of Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff Vandermeer. In this episode, the intrepid hosts struggle to see the appeal of VanderMeer's 2017 novel, especially in light of his other, weirder books. They even challenge, erm, invite, Jeff VanderMeer to share his thoughts with them live, on a cast o…

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Episode 12: Three Course Cider 1:12:00

9M ago1:12:00

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For this podcast the 3HamsterBoys talk our perfect person/dinner course combo (ap, entree and dessert) and drink cider from Albemarle Ciderworks (https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/) The 3 Hamster Boys thanks you for watching our podcast. We would appreciate you liking and following us. Follow us on our other social media accounts: Facebook - / 3h…

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Episode 11 - Ghost Vodka with a Tune 1:20:23

10M ago1:20:23

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For this podcast the 3HamsterBoys talk music and drink cocktails from our second selection (Ghost Pepper Infused Vodka) from Cheasapeake Bay Distillery (https://www.chesapeakebaydistillery.com/). The three drinks were a martini, an Anarchist's Pop Shoppe (https://www.liquor.com/anarchists-pop-shoppe-cocktail-recipe-5087999), and Pom Humburg (https:…

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The Best Anime Ever: Cowboy Bebop 1:10:00

10M ago1:10:00

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Listen in as the hosts, Shaun, Mike and Adam talk about their experience watching the early 2000's anime Cowboy Bebop! They discuss that banger intro by The Seatbelts, noir in the space opera story, and the weird Ed while Adam's own Corgi (sadly, not named Ein, nor data-dog) occasionally interrupts the recording. And that score! The soundtrack is d…

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Bold Mariner and a Legend 1:43:13

10M ago1:43:13

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For this podcast the 3HamsterBoys talk League of Legends and drink some brews from the Bold Mariner Brewing Company (https://theboldmariner.com/). Fresh off watching the 2024 world championships, we talk about the unbelievable (for old timers) of watching video games online with millions of other people. The brews we drank were: Frogman Lager, Dog …

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A Whole Lot to Grappa About: TR Napper's 36 Streets 54:07

10M ago54:07

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Thanks for listening as the hosts try a new liquor and talk up the book 36 Streets by Australian author TR Napper. There's so much for everyone in this title: Vietnamese war history, virtual reality, the most sophisticated propaganda and mindflay ever conceived, cyberpunk weapons, old school crime families and smoking. Lots of smoking. If that does…

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Spicy Tequila Going 3-on-3 1:14:07

10M ago1:14:07

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This episode the 3 Hamster Boys play a fun game of picking a team and drinking Smoked Ghost Pepper infused Tequilla from Chesapeake Bay Distllery (https://www.chesapeakebaydistillery.com/products). The three drinks were: margarita (https://www.liquor.com/recipes/margarita/), Bloody Maria (https://www.liquor.com/recipes/bloody-maria/), and El Diablo…

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Beer with a Bubblehead 1:31:09

11M ago1:31:09

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In this podcast Jeff talks about his life in the navy on submarines and the boys drink some nautical-themed ales. We got all of these ales at a really cool place in Charlottesville, VA - The Market Street Wine Shop (https://www.marketstwine.com/). Three ales we tasted were: 1. Narwhal Ale from Sierra Nevada Brewery (https://sierranevada.com/brews/n…

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Rye and a House of Fruit 1:01:00

11M ago1:01:00

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The 3 Hamster Boys drink Rye Whiskey from Ragged Branch Distillery - https://raggedbranch.com/ - and some icebreakers to make it interesting.By Jeff, Alexander and Nick

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Sipping Sake and Diving into 'Ghost in the Shell' 50:00

11M ago50:00

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In this episode of 'Nerds in the Old Republic,' hosts Adam, Shaun, and Mike take on the 1995 anime cult classic, Ghost in the Shell. With much anticipation and fandom excitement in the air, the trio embarks on a spirited discussion about the film's complex plot and philosophical themes, all while savoring the unique experience of sipping on Japanes…

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Brews and Epic Deaths 1:08:27

11M ago1:08:27

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The 3 Hamster Boys discuss epic media death scenes and drink some lager from Starr Hill, https://starrhill.com/, The three lagers are: Murphy's Gold, Maple Lager, and Hey Girl Hey. Spoiler Alert!! If you listen to this, there will be spoilers for each media we talk about. Definitely some classic scenes.…

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Decipher your Comfort Films 51:11

11M ago51:11

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The 3 Hamster Boys talk about their comfort films and drink some brews from an unknown brewery to us, Decipher Brewery, https://decipherbrewingco.wixsite.com/mysite-1. The brews were so interesting. This is Episode 4, so we are back on schedule. #3hamsterboys #decipherbreweryBy Jeff, Alexander and Nick

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"Diving Deep into George R.R. Martin's Westeros: The Enigmatic World of Dunk & Egg" 52:47

11M ago52:47

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Join the hosts of Nerds of the Old Republic as they delve into George R.R. Martin's fascinating world of Westeros, focusing on the enchanting tales of Dunk and Egg from The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Explore the rich history and complex characters that populate these novellas, as the hosts discuss Martin's unparalleled world-building and storyte…

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Rum and the World 55:10

12M ago55:10

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The Hamster Boys finally got an episode posted after some time off. This is Episode 5 with Episode 4 still in progress. We drink rum from from Virago Spirits (https://www.viragospirits.com/). The drinks were: Ancient Mariner (https://www.liquor.com/ancient-mariner-cocktail-recipe-6501935), Fog Cutter (https://www.liquor.com/fog-cutter-cocktail-reci…

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Nerds Year in Review 2: What Do the Nerds Want? 50:42

12M ago50:42

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Hey everyone, and Happy New Year! We're back with the second half of our "Year-in-Review" show, and this time, we're focusing on what Shaun, Mike and Adam want to see more of in the coming year. Hint: it's not more Disney+ specials set in the Star Wars Universe. But it is: more great anime, like Cowboy Beebop Fantasy like House of the Dragon More c…

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Nerds in Review 2024 53:00

1y ago53:00

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Hey there! And welcome to Nerds of the Old Republic - we're wrapping up the year with a tentative year-in-review in all things nerdy! On this cast, we're chatting about the following: Tolkien Star Wars George RR Martin Dungeons and Dragons And a big shout out to our friends at Za Bills - check out their great pizza reviews, and Buffalo Bills chat. …

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Nerd's Book Review: A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 47:20

1y ago47:20

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Hey there nerds! We're here reading our sub-etha meson reader, and this month it's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Grab your a big glass of gargle blaster and follow along as we discuss whether not it's parody, and whether or not it's worth your time. But before you get into that, why not dig into our good friend's podcast, Za Bills? Shaun's …

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Gin and Mentors 57:42

1y ago57:42

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WE HAVE VIDEO!! The 3 Hamster Boys complete the Hero journey by talking about their favorite mentors in media and drinking some gin from Vitae Spirits Distillery (https://www.vitaespirits.com/). Along with the gin and tonic, they tasted a French Gimlet Cocktail (https://findingtimeforcooking.com/drink-recipes/french-gimlet-gin-cocktail/) and a Tom …

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Sours and Villains 57:51

1y ago57:51

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The 3 Hamster Boys talk about their favorite villains and drink some sours from Random Row Brewing Co. ( https://randomrow.com/).By Jeff, Alexander and Nick

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Bourbon and Heroes 37:33

1y ago37:33

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The 3 Hamster Boys talk and heroes and drink some bourbon, Blind Preacher, from Virginia Foothills Distillery. Besides on the rocks, we had a Left Hand and a Paradise Apple. Enjoy the talk and discussion about what is a hero by each of us. Please subscribe, like and add the notifications on Youtube. Also, follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok -…

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Nerds Book Review: The Weird (Part 2) by Jeff and Ann Vandermeer 1:21:00

1y ago1:21:00

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We're going back to the well of The Weird, edited by the Vandermeers. In this cast, we're talking about Shirley Jackson, Jorge Louis Borges, and a story or two we each picked. Cuddle up with the tome, and read along -- this is a perfect fall read. Something new from us: Check out our Bookshop.org Store! If you want to support the cast, and read alo…

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Nerds Review: Early Weird Fiction 57:26

1y ago57:26

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Hey there! Do you like weird fiction? Is your bookshelf filled with Kafka and Algernon Blackwood? Well, then you know more about weird fiction than I did before we read selections from Jeff and Ann Vandermeer's collection of short fiction, The Weird. Today, we're reading "The Willows" by Algernon Blackwood and "In the Penal Colony" by Franz Kafka. …

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Nerds Review: The Acolyte and Disney's Star Wars 58:40

1y ago58:40

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Hello and welcome to Nerds of the Old Republic! We're three friends who love reading nerdy fiction. We're taking a break from the reading this week to talk about Disney's The Acolyte, and it ended up also being about all of the Disney Star Wars Franchise. Star Wars not your thing? Next month, for two episodes, we're digging into an anthology of wei…

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Nerds Book Review: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell 57:30

1+ y ago57:30

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Welcome back as we return to form with a book review: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. It's a multi-epoch book spanning the eras of Colonialism all the way through the glories of Neo So Copros with their fantastic clones serving you in the dinning hall, to the fall and eventual resurrection of human civilization in a Hawaiian colony. It's not our nor…

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Nerds Movie Review: The Goonies 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

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Hey there and welcome to the first episode in our fourth season! We're stretching our interests a bit with this one, but we're going to talk about The Goonies, that 1985 adventure movie with Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Ke Huy Quan, Kerri Green, Corey Feldman and directed by Richard Donner. Why The Goonies, you ask? Firstly because Mike had…

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Nerds Book Review: Neuromancer by William Gibso 58:08

1+ y ago58:08

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Hello, and welcome to our last episode of season four! We’re reviewing an icon, our idol, and early cast book in William Gibson’s Neuromancer. It’s got sexy robots, international heists and apartments the size of NYC closets, what more could you need in your cyberpunk? Seriously, this novel is genre defining and explanation avoiding — which …

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Nerds Movie Review: Everything, Everywhere All at Once 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

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Hey there fellow nerds! We're talking about the 2022 smash movie, Everything Everywhere All at Once while drinking a smoked, maple bourbon peach smash -- kinda an everything all-at-once cocktail. Listen in if you've already watched it, and if not, grab your favorite chapstick, head to Netflix, and give it a watch. For those mixologists out there, h…

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Nerds Book Review: Ray Naylor's The Mountain in the Sea 1:04:43

1+ y ago1:04:43

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Today we review a book that's all about our avatar's baby cousin -- the octopus. Ray Naylor's The Mountain in the Sea. What's better than octopodes with a culture and written language? How about a near future where we've created the first sentient android, and a security officer with a first name so long you'd have to scroll down to read it all? Th…

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Nerds Movie Review: Dune 2 1:06:00

1+ y ago1:06:00

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What do you get when you put three nerds in a room together with spicy margaritas? Our latest 'cast where we discuss the recently released Dune Part 2 based on Frank Herbert's novel, Dune. Come for the movie review, stay for the Christopher Walken impressions! And if space operas with intense IR camera filmed scenes of Roman Gladiatorial combat isn…

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ChatGPT Does our Homework: "Fear and Loathing in Dallas" 17:30

2y ago17:30

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In a one-off, we read the ChatGPT generated audio drama we discussed in the previous episode; it's a first for us, and a first for podcasts (as far as we know). Listen in as we read the audio drama "Fear and Loathing in Dallas": three friends trying to escape their rustbelt blues on a road trip to see the Buffalo Bills play in the Super Bowl. Try n…

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Nerds AI Experiment: ChatGPT Does our Writing 35:17

2y ago35:17

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Join us as we do something a little weird, even for us. As teachers, we are fighting and intrigued by what AI, specifically ChatGPT, can do. So join us for an episode where we ask Chat to do our homework for us to write a story. Then, tune in next time as we unveil, for the first time anywhere, our radio drama written by ChatGPT, and performed by n…

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Nerds Book Review: Out There Screaming 1:05:00

2y ago1:05:00

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Here we go with a new book: Jordan Peele’s Out There Screaming, a collection of new black horror. We at Nerds are HUGE fans of the editor’s work so we wanted to see what his taste in literature would be like. And man is there a lot to talk about!By Nerds of the Old Republic

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Nerds Review Quentin Tarantino: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 1:15:33

2y ago1:15:33

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Well, now, this is an end of an era. The last Tarantino movie to review: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Listen in as Mike, Shaun and I give the director one last send off, and add a bit of a retrospective as well. Then, get ready to return to form: we're heading back to books! First, we're going to read Jordan Peele's collection of new black horror…

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Nerds Review Quentin Tarantino: Hateful Eight 21:07

2y ago21:07

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We’re neck deep into our retrospective here on the man himself: Quentin Tarantino. Join us for a quickie on Hateful Eight before a look on the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. After that we have a return to form, as we’re going back to books with the collection by Nope director Jordan Peele, titled Out There Screaming. Looking forward to the Wilhelm …

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Nerds Review Quentin Tarantino: Django Unchained 1:09:00

2y ago1:09:00

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Hello you poor devils! Welcome to the second last Tarantino episode from us, the Nerds of the Old Republic! We're talking Django Unchained (the D is silent). If you like what you're hearing, we've got two more - Hateful Eight, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood! What's next, after that? We'll only the AI chatbot will know. Listen in!…

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Nerds Review Quentin Tarantino: Inglourious Basterds 57:13

2y ago57:13

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We know the holidays can be a a difficult time to be around the family, so why not talk about something we can all agree on: killin' Nazis with Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds! Listen in, go back and watch if you've not yet seen this masterpiece of alternate history war fiction, and if you know the whip cream strudel scene, let me know if …