Best Nerds Assemble Podcasts (2026)

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The Adventures of Tintin Review – Belgium, Accents & Broken Expectations Ep67 1:00:34

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🎙️ Nerds Against Normality — The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn (Review) This week on Nerds Against Normality, we tackle The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn — Steven Spielberg’s motion-capture adventure that somehow sparked a full-blown argument about Belgium, accents, unicorns that aren’t unicorns, and why Tintin m…

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The 60-Day Coup: How America Accidentally Gave Presidents a Blank Check for War 42:59

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Hello nerds. It’s been a while since I sat down and did what Nerds for Humanity was originally built for. Not shorts. Not algorithms. Not rage bait. But long-form, structural analysis of how power actually works in this country, and why things that feel shocking in the moment are often the predictable outcome of rules written decades ago. This live…

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Our Films & Games of the Year (Plus Some Truly Awful Opinions) 41:53

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🎙️ Nerds Against Normality – End of Year Review One last look back before we pretend we’re organised next year. We’re closing out the year the only way we know how: arguing, reflecting, misremembering films, and bullying Ben. In this special end-of-year review episode, the Nerds take a chaotic walk down memory lane, revisiting the films, games, and…

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December 26 2025 Nerd News Update 0:38

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdsforhumanity.substack.comBy Nerds for Humanity

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Bad Santa Is WAY Worse Than We Remember Ep66 52:19

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Merry Christmas, you filthy animals 🎄 This week on Nerds Against Normality, we go full festive chaos with a Christmas Eve special that starts wholesome… and immediately derails. First up: Stacey hosts a rapid-fire Christmas quiz packed with Elf, Home Alone, Die Hard, Love Actually, The Office, Friends, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine — with impressions, arg…

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WAS NETFLIX EVEN THINKING ABOUT WB GAMES!? 36:01

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In this episode, Frosty and Wavey talked about Warner Bros. Disccover acquisition by Netflix, and how WB's games division wasn't even a weighing factor in the purchase. Check out more of our content on all social media platforms at “Phucaname”, along with our website, phucaname.com Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok…

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This freaking guy 1:08

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdsforhumanity.substack.comBy Nerds for Humanity

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The Longbox Awards (Best Comics of 2025) 1:10:58

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2025 has been a remarkable year in comics and we have come together once again to discuss our favorites, it's the second annual Longbox Awards! Thank you to all the amazing creators in the industry who continue to manifest brilliant stories and jaw dropping imagery which keep us feeling young despite the increasing pain in our lower backs. We are l…

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DROME ft Jesse Lonergan (CBK Book Club) 59:02

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We stand at the genesis of all creation, staring into the expanse, life just beginning to emerge and... oh gosh! Is that deranged man running at me with a rock?! Are you confused? Well, it's a good thing we're here to explain it all in our latest CBK Book Club episode discussing one of the BEST comics of 2025, DROME! We are thrilled to welcome to t…

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Is Netflix’s “Champagne Problems” the Ultimate Christmas Comfort Film? Ep65 55:19

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re popping the cork on Netflix’s Champagne Problems — the festive French rom-com that’s basically a Hallmark movie with better lighting and worse decision-making. Join Harry, Stacey, and Ben as we wade through Christmas in France, bookshop meet-cutes, vineyard drama, and enough clichés to fill a château… whi…

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Stacey vs The Machine: Game Awards 2025 Predictions With A Brutal Forfeit 49:06

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🎮 BONUS EPISODE: Stacey vs Ben – Game Awards 2025 Predictions 🎮 It’s bonus episode time on Nerds Against Normality, and we’ve turned the 2025 Game Awards into a full-blown rivalry. Stacey and Ben locked in their Game Awards predictions weeks in advance — no changes, no do-overs… and probably no AI assistance (although that remains up for debate 🤖).…

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EA BUYOUT MAKES HISTORY 29:05

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In this episode, Frosty and Wavey chat about the 3 way split EA buyout between Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, private equity firm Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's firm Affinity Partners. We chat about some of the stats and what this could mean for EA and the gaming industry. Check out more of our content on all social media platforms at “Ph…

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Clueless (1995) Has a DARK Secret Nobody Talks About Ep64 57:44

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As if! The Nerds dive into Clueless (1995) — the iconic, fashion-obsessed, endlessly quotable teen comedy that redefined a generation. Our latest guest, Marlene Sharp, recommended this one, so if you missed her episode (Sega, Sonic, Barbie, neurodivergent storytelling, and plenty more), make sure you check it out first! In this episode, we unpack e…

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At The Mountains Of Madness (CBK Book Club) 46:32

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We've climbed the perilous peak where eldritch horrors abound to bring you the latest installment of The CBK Book Club! Jeremy (The Geekly Grind) joins Lance on this treacherous venture to discuss Gou Tanabe's manga adaptation of HP Lovecraft's At The Mountains Of Madness. If you want to connect even more, you can join our Discord where we have a d…

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The Marlene Sharp Interview: Sega, Sonic, Barbie & More! 47:29

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In this week’s episode of Nerds Against Normality, we sit down with Marlene Sharp — former Sega of America producer of Sonic Boom Season 2, and a key contributor to the beloved Sonic Mania. Marlene takes us through her incredible career journey across animation, gaming, and entertainment, while sharing her deep love for Barbie, storytelling, and fa…

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INDIE MAKING WAVES AT GAME AWARDS 2:20:46

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Frosty, Wav3y, Cornered, N00b and guest Matt of the 4TheCrew Podcast discuss the nominations for the 2025 Game Awards and what this could possibly mean for the gaming industry. Plus, running through the list of nominations, sharing our choices and what changes we would have made, if any. Check out more of our content on all social media platforms a…

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VALVE WANTS TO JOIN THE PARTY 1:29:30

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FrostyPhenix and CorneredFox have a candid conversation about Valve's STEAM Machine, reminiscence over gaming history and more. Check out more of our content on all social media platforms at “Phucaname”, along with our website, phucaname.com Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok

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Del Toro’s Frankenstein Review — A Real Monsterpiece Ep63 1:05:36

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we dive deep into Guillermo del Toro’s brand-new Frankenstein adaptation — a gothic, emotional, monster-masterpiece with a stacked cast featuring Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, David Bradley and more. Before we unleash the monster review, we kick things off with a proper catch-up: Stacey has just finis…

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XBOX INNOVATION UNDER PRESSURE 1:10:10

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In this episode, Frosty and Wav3y speculate on the current state of the Xbox division at Microsoft, diving into it's leadership and reported information about the company. Check out more of our content on all social media platforms at “Phucaname”, along with our website, phucaname.com Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok…

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Harry vs Ben: One Quiz, One Loser, One Horrific Forfeit 47:11

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re doing something completely different! Stacey takes the host’s chair and puts Harry and Ben through a chaotic head-to-head quiz featuring playground insults, finish-the-quote challenges, wild impressions, and plenty more unexpected rounds. Play along at home, shout out the answers, and see if you can beat …

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Peacemaker 27:08

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Get ready to fight for peace by any means necessary. This chrome helmeted hero burst onto the scene in The Suicide Squad and got his own spin off show, but he's actually been around for over 50 years! Dive in to the history and origins of Peacemaker, powers, reading recommendations, and adaptations as we learn more about Christopher Smith. Episode …

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From Angels to Apes: Better Man Movie Review Ep62 1:00:37

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This week, the gang dives into Better Man, the wild and emotional Robbie Williams biopic directed by The Greatest Showman’s Michael Gracey. Starring Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton and Alison Steadman, this Oscar-nominated film tells the story of fame, chaos and chimps (yes, really). Before the review, Stacey chats about Benedict Cumberbatch’s The Ro…

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TOMORROW COMES: AN EXPEDITION 33 DEEP DIVE 1:38:30

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In this episode, Frosty, Wav3y and guest Matt4Crew, of the 4TheCrew podcast, take a dive into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive. Diving into the story, their favorite moments and what they would change if they could. Check out more of our content on all social media platforms at “Phucaname”, along with our website, phucaname.com W…

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DC: The New Frontier (CBK Book Club) 1:19:05

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The CBK Book Club returns to discuss one of the best DC runs in recent history, DC: The New Frontier! Lance and Jeremy (The Geekly Grind) share their thoughts and takeaways from Darwyn Cooke and Dave Stewart's masterpiece. The New Frontier brilliantly serves as an allegory for social injustice and political change during the 1940s and 1950s in the …

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Masters of Nerd-Fu – Kung Fu Panda Review Ep61! 59:36

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This week, the Nerds are heading to the Valley of Peace to tackle one of DreamWorks’ most beloved animated adventures — Kung Fu Panda (2008)! Directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson, and featuring an all-star cast including Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, Ian McShane, and Jackie Chan, this martial-arts masterpi…

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🎃 “Nerds in Black – The Woman in Black Halloween Special Ep60" 55:53

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It’s Halloween once again so Nerds Against Normality are diving into one of the eeriest British horrors ever made — The Woman in Black! 👻 Before tackling the ghostly gothic thrills of Eel Marsh House, the gang catch up on everything from pop culture to personal nightmares: 💅 Stacey shares her thoughts on Victoria Beckham’s new documentary and the c…

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All Dolled Up And Nowhere to Go! The Boy Movie Review Ep59 58:42

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It’s spooky season, and the Nerds Against Normality crew are diving headfirst into another horror review — this time tackling The Boy (2016), starring The Walking Dead’s Lauren Cohan. Leaving Maggie behind, Cohan steps into a new kind of nightmare: a gothic mansion, a creepy porcelain doll named Brahms, and a plot that somehow manages to be both te…

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Assorted Crisis Events (CBK Book Club) 1:12:55

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Welcome to the debut episode of our latest series, the Comic Book Keepers Book Club! At least once a month we will be bringing you an in-depth discussion breaking down comic runs, one-shots or graphic novels ranging from the iconic and beloved to the weird and wacky. Lance and Jeremy (The Geekly Grind) will be spearheading this new endeavor, while …

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Unforgivable Game Rankings: We Ruined Every Gamer’s Childhood 51:55

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🚨 New Episode of Nerds Against Normality Out Now! 🚨 First there was bickering, then there desperation, then there was sheer panic! This week, we’re mixing things up with our most chaotic episode yet — a Blind Game Franchise Ranking Challenge! Stacey has secretly selected 30 legendary gaming franchises, and it’s up to Harry and Ben to rank them with…

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The Vanishing Middle: Scott Santens on UBI, AI, and America’s Unfinished Awakening 47:52

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Hello nerds. When I first started interviewing Scott Santens years ago during the Nerds for Yang era, he was one of the most relentless and articulate advocates for universal basic income (UBI) in America. Back then, it felt like the country was on the verge of something big. Andrew Yang was on the debate stage making “Freedom Dividend” a household…

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The Ultimate Boys Trip: Cannons, Chaos, and Crowe! Master And Commander Review Ep58 56:22

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we dive head-first into the roaring seas of Russell Crowe’s epic historical adventure – Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Before we even set sail, we kick things off with our “One Thing” segment: 🎬 Stacey braves the elements at an open-air cinema screening of The Goonies, 🔥 Harry heads to the big…

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SQUAD CHAT: 4TH QUARTER SHOWCASES AND GAMING SEASON 1:46:15

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In this episode, Frosty, Wavey, Cornered and N00b talk about the 4th quarter gaming showcases (Sony's State of Play, XBOX and Capcom at Tokyo Game Show) and other topics in the media industry Check out more of our content on all social media platforms at “Phucaname”, along with our website, phucaname.com Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Tiktok…

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Shell Shocked: Revisiting the Original TMNT Movie Ep57 1:02:14

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Cowabunga, movie fans! 🐢🍕 In this week’s podcast episode, we’re doing a full review, breakdown, and deep-dive analysis of the original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie – the cult classic that turned four wise-cracking heroes in a half-shell into pop culture icons. We cover everything: ✅ The dark, gritty comic-book influences that shaped the …

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Captain Carrot 36:14

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What kinda hare brained scheme are we up to? Yes friends, this episode is deep diving into a cartoony anthropomorphic character that might be a little off beat to some of you... Captain Carrot. Did you know that he's a DC character? Did you know that Grant Morrison wrote the comic for a bit? Did you know he has a whole team called the zoo crew? Wel…

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Expedition 33 – Masterpiece Or Massive Letdown? Ep56 1:02:21

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we dive headfirst into one of the most talked-about releases of the year – Expedition 33. Is it a masterpiece of moody, painterly fantasy adventure, or just another overhyped RPG? We break it all down with our usual mix of humour, hot takes, and gaming nerdery. And we’re not alone this time – we’re joined by sp…

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Insert Guest Cartridge Here! Bradley Sinfield Joins The Pod! 58:27

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🎙️ New Episode Out Now! This week on Nerds Against Normality we’re joined by our good friend Bradley Sinfield for a special guest episode packed with banter, nerdy debates, and some very questionable hot takes. From the wild west of Red Dead Redemption 2, to the swampy chaos of Shrek, all the way to the fancy halls of Downton Abbey (yes, really!) —…

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Top 10 Indie Comics with Jace Milam (The Comic Source) 1:50:01

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Here's a special crossover episode with Jace Milam from The Comic Source! Jace and Lance share their Top 10 favorite indie comics of all time. This episode was originally released on Jace's show, The Comic Source, but he was kind enough to share the audio se we can release it on our feed as well. If you'd like to see our extremely handsome faces, y…

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Knight Fever: Nerds Against Normality Review Heath Ledger’s Medieval Classic Ep55 1:00:24

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The Nerds Against Normality podcast is back with another hilarious film review, this time diving into A Knight’s Tale (2001), the cult-classic medieval adventure starring Heath Ledger, Paul Bettany, and Rufus Sewell. ⚔️ In this episode, we bring our trademark light-hearted banter, comedy, and nerdy deep dives as we unpack why A Knight’s Tale has be…

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Energon Universe Roundtable (SDCC 2025) 52:39

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Hello there loyal listeners! Here is our final episode related to SDCC 2025 and it's a big one! This is our 3rd year in a row joining in on the Energon Universe interviews and it never fails to be a surreal experience. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Daniel Warren Johnson, Robert Kirkman, Joshua Williamson and Sean Mankiewicz! Special thanks …

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Pop, Lock & Demon Drop! K-Pop Demon Hunters Review Ep54 1:03:37

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we dive into the brand-new Netflix hit K-Pop Demon Hunters, the animated action-comedy that’s been turning heads across the streaming charts and generating serious buzz worldwide. Suggested by our previous guest Sean Antony (host of Shut Up and Answer the Question), this episode is packed with laughs, hot takes…

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Nerds for Democracy: The Board Game That Makes Politics Fun—and Reveals Sobering Truths 1:09:00

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It’s been a while since I hosted a long-form livestream on Nerds for Humanity. Between shorts, behind-the-scenes projects, and life’s chaos, I hadn’t sat down for a deep conversation in some time. That changed when I brought on two co-conspirators, Ram and Spidermang, both collaborators on our board game Nerds for Democracy. What started as a behin…

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Special Guest, Special Chaos – Voice Actor Sean Antony Joins the Party! 1:01:53

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🎙️ Nerds Against Normality – Special Guest Episode! 🎙️ This week on Nerds Against Normality, Harry and Stacey are joined by the brilliant Sean Antony from the Shut Up and Answer the Question podcast for a very special episode. We dive into a fun and passionate discussion about Sean’s all-time favourite movies and TV shows, sharing laughs, hot takes…

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BATTLEFIELD V.S. CALL OF DUTY; FEATURING THE HUSKY HOKAGE 2:51:29

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In this episode, the squad is in full effect with guest The Husky Hokage, talking about the latest in nerd news, Battlefield 6 v.s. Call of Duty...COD parent company says they aren't worried. Plus, more gaming news and our anticipated games for the remainder of 2025! Join us for this HUSKY conversation! Check out more of our content on all social m…

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Godzilla Kai-Sei Era 54:48

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The Godzilla Kai-Sei Era has begun!!! Lance and Jeremy discuss the surge in Godzilla content in recent years, leading up to the release of IDW's new trinity of titles from everyone's favorite colossal atomic lizard. We breakdown and review all 3 of Godzilla's latest ongoing comic series (Godzilla, Godzilla: Escape The Deadzone and Starship Godzilla…

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WALL·E Talkin’ About? A Pixar Review Deep Dive Ep53 52:31

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re heading into the future with Pixar’s beloved sci-fi masterpiece WALL·E 🤖✨. Join us as we break down one of the most iconic animated films of all time — from WALL·E’s adorable quirks and his timeless love story with EVE, to the film’s powerful environmental message, dystopian themes, and stunning animation…

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Bonus Quiz Episode!!! 41:11

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🎙 Bonus Episode – Bens Time-Travel Quiz! 🎙 This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re dropping a special bonus episode hosted by the one and only Ben Sheridan! Get ready for a time-twisting pop culture quiz that’ll put your memory to the ultimate test. Here’s the game: Ben gives us three clues – a legendary album release, a classic video game laun…

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Fantastic Four: First Steps (Movie Review) 1:13:59

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Chris and Jeremy (from the Geekly Grind) discuss their thoughts on Fantastic Four: First Steps. Marvel finally got their chance to put their first family in the MCU. Is it a clobberin good time or should it burn up in flames? You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the …

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Pixel Perfect or Game Over? Ready Player One Review! Ep52 1:01:16

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🎮 Step into the Oasis with Nerds Against Normality! 🎬 This week, we’re diving headfirst into Steven Spielberg’s pop-culture juggernaut, Ready Player One — a cinematic Easter egg hunt packed with video game icons, movie legends, and enough ‘80s nostalgia to overload your flux capacitor. But is this virtual thrill ride a masterpiece of fan service or…

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San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Recap 57:16

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Another Comic-Con has come and gone, but we're still here to talk about it! Lance, Chris, and Jeremy share their favorite panels, guests, cool gets, and overall nerd reactions with this year's biggest pop-culture nerd prom. You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the wo…

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"Scroll Hard with a Vengeance: Bulletproof Monk Reviewed" Ep51 1:01:10

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re diving headfirst into the slow-mo, wire-fu madness that is Bulletproof Monk (2003). Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Seann William Scott, and Jaime King, this cult action flick asks one vital question: can a monk really dodge bullets and critical reviews? We’re putting this martial arts-meets-millennium-edge oddity…