Best Geoffrey Wright Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 254: Frank Gavin on History and Statecraft 54:15

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Frank Gavin, Giovanni Agnelli Distinguished Professor and Director of the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins University SAIS and author of Thinking Historically: A Guide to Statecraft and Strategy, joins the show to discuss the promise and perils of using history to guide today’s statecraft. ▪️ Times 02:20 Political Scien…

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Ep 253: Michael Pack on the Battle of Fallujah 55:45

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Michael Pack, President and CEO of Palladium Pictures LLC and director of The Last 600 Meters: The Battles of Najaf and Fallujah, joins the show to discuss his remarkable documentary of the Iraq war and the Marines and battles that it portrays. ▪️ Times 01:59 The Journey of Creating 'The Last 600 Meters' 06:24 Censored 10:55 Combat and Valor 21:06 …

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#298 - Guns, Geeks, and Gangsters: Tulsa King S3 Hits the Mic 1:44:28

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We've got a full table this week! Mike and Stephen welcome friend of the show Jacob Ruchser back to 2 Geeks and a Microphone to tackle a huge topic: Tulsa King Season 3! From Sylvester Stallone's signature swagger to the escalating tensions in Tulsa, we're We've got a full table this week! Mike and Stephen welcome friend of the show Jacob Ruchser b…

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Ep 225 - Peter Gabriel and The Battle of Blair Mountain 1:31:11

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Send us a text It is wife swap time once again on Nerdery and Murdery. Geoffrey jumps into the Nerdery seat and goes full fan mode with a deep dive into the world of Peter Gabriel, his music, his influence, and the sound that shaped a generation. Then Zig takes over the Murdery side and brings the powerful story of the Battle of Blair Mountain, one…

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Ep 252: Andrew Lambert on the British Empire’s Strategic Challenges and America’s Today 1:02:01

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Andrew Lambert, Laughton Professor of Naval History in the Department of War Studies, King's College London and No More Napoleons: How Britain Managed Europe from Waterloo to World War One, joins the show to discuss how the British Empire maintained the balance in Europe between the fall of Napoleon to the summer of 1914. ▪️ Times 02:59 Studying th…

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Ep 251: John Lee on Ukraine, Peace, and What China Wants 47:39

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John Lee, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, joins the show to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to bring the war in Ukraine to an end, and what it all means facing China in the Pacific. ▪️ Times 01:56 Strategic Implications of the War 03:24 The 28-Point Peace Plan 09:49 Challenges of Negotiating Peace 15:19 The Russia-China Connection…

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#297 - The Sound of Gotham - Analyzing Batman: Dark Victory High Volume 1:26:26

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The Hangman Killer comes to life! Join Michael and Stephen as we sink our teeth into the official DC High Volume audio drama adaptation of Batman: Dark Victory (based on the classic comic by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale). This week, we go beyond the comic page to critique the sound of Gotham. We dive into the voice acting of Jason Spisak (Batman) and Ada…

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Ep 224 - Goth 3 Back by Popular Demand with a Valley Surprise and The Murder of Dylan Redwine 1:29:59

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Send us a text Welcome to another week of Nerdery and Murdery! This we on the Nerdery side of the house back by popular demand we have a part THREE of Zig covering Goth music with a little Rio Grande Valley surprise mixed in. Then step on into the Murdery side of the house where Geoffrey covers another sad abuse case that led to a tragic end. Suppo…

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25 11 23 - Upon the Cross 19:17

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Jesus is not guilty of any crime, neither violence nor deceit, nor any act deserving the anguish now laid upon him. He is an innocent man condemned by fear, envy, and the blindness of those who fail to see truth nailed before them. Condemned by religious structures wedded to Empire. Above his crucified body are the words: “King of the Jews.” The wo…

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Ep 250: Jeremy Armstrong on Ancient Rome’s Myths and Warfare 1:05:42

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Jeremy Armstrong, Professor of Classics & Ancient History at the University of Auckland and author of Children of Mars: The Origins of Rome's Empire, joins the show to discuss the early history of Rome, the role of family and clan in the structure of its military, the transition from monarchy to republic, and the nature of warfare during this forma…

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Ep 249: Mick Ryan on the Ukrainian Way of War 50:12

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Major General Mick Ryan, Australian Army (retired), Senior Fellow for Military Studies the Lowy Institute and author of the Futura Doctrina substack, joins the show to discuss the current state of the Ukraine war. We cover tactical innovations, the challenges of operations and strategy, the structure of the Ukrainian military, the political landsca…

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#296 -Batman's H2SH (HUSH 2) Deep Dive: Issues #1-4 and the Agony of the Wait 1:22:10

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Join your Michael Stephen as we dive into the highly anticipated sequel, Batman: H2SH (HUSH 2). We're breaking down the first four explosive issues, discussing the story developments, character reveals, and why this new arc is already captivating fans. However, since legendary artist Jim Lee is running behind schedule (again!), we've only got four …

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Ep 223 - Three Westerns with the Same Story and Rachel's Law 1:25:06

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Send us a text In yet another stupendous week of Nerdery and Murdery, join in as Zig talks about three Western movies that all seem to be the exact same story. On the Murdery side of the house Geoffrey talks about the dangers, consequences, and abuse of some confidential informants. Be Nerdery with each other not Murdery with each other. Support th…

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25 11 16 - The End of the World 32:05

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There are many inspiring testimonies where the faithful are rescued and the imprisoned freed, or where the sick get healed. There are testimonies of answered prayers and victories. But here Jesus speaks to his followers about a much more challenging testimony of faith. A testimony of faith amid grief, amid doubt, and even perhaps faith amid betraya…

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Ep 248: Marc Milner on D-Day and the US-UK Battle for Hegemony 1:02:46

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Marc Milner, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of New Brunswick and author of Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign, joins the show to discuss the turbulent passing of the torch of Western hegemony during WWII. ▪️ Times 02:50 1917 10:52 American Battle Monuments Commission 14:31 FDR and the…

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Ep 247: Nicholas Wright on the Brain Science of War 52:42

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Nicholas Wright, neuroscientist and author of Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain, joins the show to explore the implications of neuroscience for warmaking. ▪️ Times 01:20 Neurology 02:57 Intelligence Defined 07:06 Mapping the Brain 17:05 How Modeling Happens 27:15 Outthinking and Outlearning the Enemy 30:25 Prioritization an…

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Ep 246: Veterans Day Special — Remembering Angus MacLean 13:49

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Host Aaron MacLean pays tribute to his father, World War Two and Vietnam Veteran Angus MacLean. This memorial originally ran in the publication Engelsberg Ideas. ▪️ Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find more content on our School of War SubstackBy Nebulous Media

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IT'S ALIVE! (Again): Dissecting Del Toro's Frankenstein 1:26:32

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Guillermo del Toro finally brings his lifelong passion project to life. Join Mike and Stephen (and possibly Megan?) as they dissect the moral and philosophical terror of this new Gothic epic. They'll break down the performances by Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, discuss the stunning visuals, and ask the ultimate…

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Ep 222 - Bands from the Rio Grande Valley (thank you, Jenn!!!) and The Yogurt Shop Murders 1:31:42

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Send us a text In this super amazing episode of Nerdery and Murdery, Zig takes on a subject given to us from our listener, Jenn, who suggested we cover bands from The Rio Grande Valley in South Texas...so we did! Thank you, Jenn for the list!!! Then once we get our groove on Geoffrey takes over and talks about a thirty year old unsolved murder in T…

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Ep 245: Edward Luce on Zbigniew Brzezinski’s Twentieth Century 52:25

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Edward Luce, U.S. national editor and columnist at the Financial Times and author of Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet,joins the show to discuss one of the most interesting characters of the Cold War, Jimmy Carter’s national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski. ▪️ Times 00:00 The Life and Legacy of Zbigniew Brzez…

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Special Episode - Interview with Stephen W. Boster author of Spiritual Sight - The Veilbreaker Chronicles Book 1 1:29:13

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Send us a text In this episode of Nerdery & Murdery, Geoffrey and Zig sit down with longtime friend of the show and 2 Geeks and a Microphone co-host Stephen W. Boster to talk about his new supernatural thriller Spiritual Sight. Together they explore the unseen battle between faith and fear, the real-world inspiration behind modern exorcism fiction,…

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Ep 244: Oren Cass on a Strategy of Reciprocity 57:41

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Oren Cass, founder and chief economist of American Compass and author of the article A Grand Strategy of Reciprocity for Foreign Affairs, joins the show to discuss how the United States should think about the current strategic moment. ▪️ Times 00:01 Introduction to Free Markets and Trade 00:43 Discussion on China and Global Strategy 02:15 Historica…

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#294 -Critterverse & Zombies! Tom Hutchison Unleashes the BD15 Anthology 1:23:26

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Join Michael and Stephen of 2 Geeks and a Microphone as they celebrate an indie comics milestone with Tom Hutchison! In 2010, Big Dog Ink (BDI) burst onto the scene with hits like Penny for Your Soul and Critter, and they've been publishing amazing comics—from horror to westerns—ever since. Tom is here to take us through the massive BD15 Anthology …

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Ep 221 - Darkhorse Comics and The Murder of Reagan Tokes 1:16:26

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Send us a text Welcome to another stupendous episode of Nerdery and Murdery! Today Zig takes a deep dive into another comic book company and talks all about Dark Horse Comics. Then on the Murdery side of the house Geoffrey tells a tragic tale which just makes him mad with the murder of Regan Tokes. Support the show…

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25 11 02 - A Rich Man Up A Tree 20:42

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Jesus consistently saw those who were unseen or marginalised as people worthy of respect and kindness. His interactions with people who were poor and sick come to mind, as does his countercultural treatment of women and children, and his civility and compassion towards gentiles and outcasts. Again and again, Jesus gives us a glimpse into the radica…

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Ep 243: Alexander Mikaberidze on Russia’s Failed Battle with Turkey… in 1809 52:16

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Alexander Mikaberidze, Professor of History at LSU Shreveport and contributor to An Unavoidable Evil: Siege Warfare in the Age of Napoleon (From Reason to Revolution 1721-1815), joins the show to discuss the siege of Brăila and the lessons of the Russo-Ottoman War of 1806-1812. ▪️ Times 00:00 The Shifting Balance of Power in the Black Sea 02:00 Sie…

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Ep 243: Joshua S. Treviño—Is Trump After Regime Change in Venezuela? 41:30

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Joshua S. Treviño, Chief Transformation Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and senior advisor at the America First Policy Institute, joins the show to discuss the Trump administration’s military strikes on seaborne cartel traffic and its strategy in the Western Hemisphere. ▪️ Times 00:00 Understanding U.S. Military Strategy in Venezuela …

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#293 - Must Watch Movies For Halloween 2:25:07

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The ultimate Halloween movie marathon list is here! This week on 2 Geeks and a Microphone, [Your Name], Stephen, and Megan pick their definitive Must Watch Movies For Halloween. They dive into the chilling legacy of slashers like Michael Myers, the existential fright of films like The Exorcist and It, the Goth-tastic fun of Corpse Bride and The Los…

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Ep 220 - Modiphius Entertainment and The Real Life Amityville Horror 57:35

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Send us a text HAPPY HALLOWEEN WEEK!!!! In today's amazing episode Zig tells us everything we ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about Modiphius Entertainment. Then in a special Halloween true horror take Geoffrey will regale you with the story of the REAL Amityville Horror. Have a wonderful and safe Halloween! Support the show…

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Ep 242: Michael Sobolik on On Donald Trump’s Trade War with China 47:52

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Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at Hudson Institute and author of Countering China’s Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance, joins the show to discuss the current state of relations between the U.S. and China as Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are scheduled to meet in South Korea next week. ▪️ Times 00:00 The Broader Competition: US-China Relatio…

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Ep 241: Julian Jackson on Nazi-Occupied France and Pétain 1:08:34

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Julian Jackson, Emeritus Professor of Modern French History at Queen Mary University of London and author of France on Trial: The Case of Marshal Pétain, joins the show to discuss the rise and fall of “the Lion of Verdun”; Philippe Pétain. ▪️ Times 01:06 Introduction 01:53 How Pétain became the “Hero of France” in WW1 11:32 France sues for peace wi…

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#292 - Galaxy Con St. Louis: Hazbin, Constantine, and a Tribute to the Spaceman 1:49:22

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Michael and Megan check in to the afterlife's most chaotic luxury resort! On this episode, the geeks dive into Vivienne Medrano's Hazbin Hotel. We're talking favorite songs, the A24 production, and whether Charlie Morningstar can really redeem a demon. Get ready for a passionate review, a little rant, and a whole lotta Alastor love! Want a legendar…

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Ep 219 More Smushing Music and The Ice Cream Killer 1:20:23

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Send us a text Join in today as Zig gives you more music to "smush" by. Then sit back and curl up by the fire as Geoffrey tells the dark tale of The Ice Cream Killer. Support the showBy Geoffrey Wright, Zig Curtis, and Will Dunbar

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25 10 19 - Persistent Widow 16:04

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In the context of Luke's gospel, Jesus is assuring his people that God hears them and sees them. God’s plan involves a radical restructuring of world systems so that injustice is ultimately overturned – and we should be relentlessly crying out for that. We should not be complicit with injustice and when we petition heaven for justice it is a bold p…

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Ep 240: Lance R. Blyth on Mountain Warfare 56:55

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Lance R. Blyth, command historian at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and author of Ski, Climb, Fight: The 10th Mountain Division and the Rise of Mountain Warfare, joins the show to discuss the history and tactics of fighting at altitude. ▪️ Times • 01:31 Introduction • 01:41 Marine • 04:55 L.A. riots • 07:22 From horses to skis • 10:13…

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Ep 239: Charles C. Mann on How the System Works 58:14

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Charles C. Mann, author of “How the System Works” in The New Atlantis, joins the show to discuss the complexity and vulnerability of the hidden processes that sustain human life on our planet. ▪️ Times • 01:49 Introduction • 02:31 Interconnected • 05:43 Medical care • 09:20 Feeding humanity • 11:56 Three advances • 20:42 Water • 26:34 Energy • 36:0…

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Ep 218 Top James Bond Films and The Tent Girl Case 1:52:03

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Send us a text In yet another part 2 episode Zig now discusses the top James Bond films. The sit back and curl up by the fire as Geoffrey tells the fascinating story of Tent Girl. Support the showBy Geoffrey Wright, Zig Curtis, and Will Dunbar

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25 10 12 - The Ten Lepers 21:58

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The thing that separated this leper from the other nine was hisgratitude. And gratitude doesn't find it’s fullness until it isexpressed.

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Ep 238: James Titterton on Medieval Deception 43:56

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James Titterton, historian and author of Deception in Medieval Warfare: Trickery and Cunning in the Central Middle Ages, joins the show to discuss strategies and stratagems in the age of castles and knights. ▪️ Times • 01:29 Introduction • 02:18 High Middle Ages • 09:03 Oathbreakers • 12:01 Sources • 16:21 Doctrine • 22:07 Bribery • 31:23 Spies and…

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Ep 237: Toshi Yoshihara on China’s Subversive Strategies 57:59

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#291 The Final Bite: Our Spoiler Review of the Marvel Zombies Disney+ Event 1:09:03

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Stephen and Michael discuss and take a bite out of the new Disney+ Marvel Zombies series. Zombie fun or zombie dud? Listen in for a interesting discussion. Want a legendary beard like a true geek? Live Bearded has you covered. And you can support 2 Geeks and a Microphone by visiting https://livebearded.com/2GEEKS.…

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Ep 217 - Top James Bond Theme Songs and Jason Scott 1:11:12

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Send us a text Welcome in all you Nerds and Murds! For today Zig begins what is sort of a part 1 and discusses our list of top James Bond Theme songs. Next week we will dive into our list of James Bond movies. Then once all that fun ends Geoffrey tells the story of Jason Scott. Have a great Nerd and Murd week! Support the show…

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Ep 236: Joshua Rovner on Grand Strategy 51:00

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Joshua Rovner, Associate Professor in the School of International Service at American University and author of Strategy and Grand Strategy, joins the show to discuss the tension between pursuing military victory and securing a nation. ▪️ Times • 01:28 Introduction • 01:35 MIT • 05:03 Grand strategy • 10:45 Peloponnesian War • 18:05 Spartan strategy…

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Special Episode - Interview with Michael Shanks author of The Immortality Code: Rewriting the Rules of Life and Death 1:15:56

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Send us a text Welcome to another special episode of Nerdery and Murdery. We guess this one is just Nerdery though. We are doing our second ever interview and we have as a guest our good friend from 2 Geeks and a Microphone, Michael Shanks! Michael released his debut novel The Immortality Code: Rewriting the Rules of Life and Death in 2024 and we a…

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Ep 235: Tyler Grey on Serving in Delta Force and the Warrior’s Journey 1:18:15

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Tyler Grey, Delta Force veteran and author of Forged in Chaos: A Warrior's Origin Story, joins the show to discuss his experiences as a member of the U.S. Army’s most elite combat unit, his journey as a warrior, and the continuing struggle to understand post-traumatic stress. ▪️ Times • 01:30 Introduction • 01:48 Bakersfield, CA • 06:51 Predators a…

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#290 - Welcome to Hell, Hazbin Hotel Review & Rant! 1:04:11

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Michael and Megan check in to the afterlife's most chaotic luxury resort! On this episode, the geeks dive into Vivienne Medrano's Hazbin Hotel. We're talking favorite songs, the A24 production, and whether Charlie Morningstar can really redeem a demon. Get ready for a passionate review, a little rant, and a whole lotta Alastor love! Want a legendar…

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Ep 216 - Gargoyles and Gargoyles and Barbara Louise Cotton 1:12:37

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Send us a text Step on in and grab your seat. Today Zig talks about Gargoyles and Gargoyles while Geoffrey discusses the case of the disappearance of Barbara Louise Cotton. Make sure you stay in your seat until the plane has fully stopped. Support the showBy Geoffrey Wright, Zig Curtis, and Will Dunbar

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Creator's Corner:The Mind Behind the Murdery: Geoffrey Wright on Prime Numbers 1:34:07

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This week, Mike and Stephen are thrilled to chat with writer and podcast co-host Geoffrey Wright of the Nerdery and Murdery podcast. The three of us get into the nuts and bolts of Geoffrey's brand new novel, Prime Numbers, which hits stores tomorrow, Friday, September 26. We will discuss his creative process, what it was like to bring his unique bl…

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Ep 234: A. Wess Mitchell on Diplomacy 57:42

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A. Wess Mitchell, former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, historian, and author of Great Power Diplomacy: The Skill of Statecraft from Attila the Hun to Kissinger, joins the show to discuss just what diplomacy is. ▪️ Times • 01:37 Introduction • 02:08 Bad reutation • 04:37 Misconceptions • 09:35 A part of grand strate…

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Ep 233: Mick Ryan on the Ukraine War’s Urgent Lessons 42:11

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Major General Mick Ryan, Australian Army (retired), Senior Fellow for Military Studies the Lowy Institute and author of the Futura Doctrina substack, joins the show to discuss his latest piece, Translating Ukraine Lessons for the Pacific Theatre. ▪️ Times • 01:40 Introduction • 02:18 Translation • 04:03 Ground forces • 08:40 Australian defense • 11…