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A weekly podcast, discussing pop culture and current events through the lens of various geek subcultures. The underlying theme is to explore everyone’s “nerd,” because everyone has that one subsection of counterculture they dig, and dig deeply. Listeners are invited to lean in to the conversation, acting as a fly on the wall, listening and observing while our hosts wax at length on any topic brought before them. Comics, video games, film and pop culture are always on the table for discussion ...
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Unpacking Everything Star Wars with Star Wars Professor Andrew Matranga
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Fair warning: spoilers and Star Wars deep-dives ahead. With The Rise of Skywalker, The Mandalorian and everything else coming out of that favorite galaxy far, far away, the NerdAF Show is bringing back Star Wars expert Andrew Matranga, who literally teaches a class about Star Wars at the University of Denver. You've heard him on our mics before but…
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Season 4 Begins: Disney+, Joker, Star Wars, Blizzard's Hong Kong Controversy & more
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Martin Scorsese might be on the record disliking superhero-genre movies but our hosts dig into why canon films like Joker are trying hard to prove him wrong. Hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Tyler Scott tackle that superhero-movie fatigue, Joker, Disney+ and more, and Tyler takes us to church on Blizzard and how to look past our hobbies ami…
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The Boys, plus NerdAF's take on Walmart Pulling Violent-Game Advertising, and more
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Things start off a little goofy this week but we’ll lead off with a big explicit SPOILER ALERT, to be clear. Our intrepid hosts get serious about Amazon’s “The Boys” and even more so about Walmart’s response to recent gun violence (by pulling in-store advertisements for violent video games). Producer Andy even takes the mic to weigh in, and not jus…
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San Diego Comicon, RIP Rutger Hauer, the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and more
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The NerdAF team sends its condolences upon the death of film icon Rutger Hauer, who passed July 19. And on the heels of the famed San Diego Comicon, our hosts really want it to be rebranded this year as more like Marvel-con, and they’ll tell you why. We follow up our last chat about Neil Gaiman, too, as well as what’s next for the Marvel Cinematic …
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Spider-Man, Host Richard gets published, RIP Microsoft ebooks, and more
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This week's NerdAF show finds our hosts reacting to the latest Spider-Man flick, leaving them asking "Haven't we seen this movie before?" Also on tap: a tip of the hat to show host Richard Williams for the anti-bigotry op-ed piece published in The Colorado Sun, cowritten with former NerdAF producer Vincent Chandler; plus a fond farewell to Microsof…
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All Things E3, plus RIP Swamp Thing and a Giveaway from The Trujillo Co.
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NerdAF has emerged on the other side of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3 for short, and our hosts have THOUGHTS. Listen to hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Tyler Scott as they unpack E3, then pause in grief to mark Swamp Thing's cancellation before a more festive occasion: a two-ticket giveaway to the June 22 album release by our fr…
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Live from Mile High Comics in Denver, featuring guests Lonnie MF Allen & Mike Trujillo
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For the second year running, the NerdAF squad set up shop in the Mile High Comics Jason Street Mega-store for a live episode coinciding with Denver's Pop Culture Con (formerly known as Denver Comicon). Listen in for comic creator and indy illustrator Lonnie MF Allen, our guest for the first half, followed by musician and top-notch Bane impersonatio…
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Lots of Groans about Game of Thrones – What to Make of the Last Episode, plus Doom Patrol and more
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After nearly a decade, HBO’s legendary Game of Thrones came to a close and NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Tyler Scott have thoughts. Lots of them. Listen in on their take on the long-anticipated finale, what’s next for streaming services and their take on Doom Patrol. And for the first time, the hosts try a new game format, dubbed …
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Avengers G.O.A.T., Everything G.O.T. –Unpacking Endgame & Game of Thrones this week
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On the heels of Avengers: Endgame and the latest episode of Game of Thrones, NerdAF Show hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Tyler Scott debate the Avengers’ Greatest Of All Time and what in the world is going on in Westeros right now after this latest episode.By NerdAF
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Nerding Out on Game of Thrones and Avengers Finale
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What a month for nerdom! On this latest episode of the NerdAF Show, our hosts tackle the last season of the Game of Thrones, Avengers: Endgame, the Star Wars: the Rise of Skywalker teaser and have more than a little fun in the process. Side note: Spoilers ahead, as always. Allll the spoilers.By NerdAF
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On the latest episode of NerdAF, hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Tyler Scott kick off Season 3 with a thorough discussion of Jussie Smollett’s allegations of racist attacks, plus an Oscars wrapup, what’s next for the Avengers, Umbrella Academy and more.By NerdAF
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The NerdAF hosts and ƒ/4.20 Production crew reflect on the senseless shooting that took place during a Madden NFL 19 tournament in Jacksonville, FL that ended in 2 people, Elijah Clayton and Taylor Robertson, dead and wounded 11 others.By NerdAF
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Tyler Scott welcome back Producer Vince and the group goes deep on the casting controversies cycling around Hollywood, from Disney's first openly gay character in an upcoming "Jungle Cruise" movie to the Twitter rage displayed after the announcement of Ruby Rose to play Catwom…
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Back from hiatus and launching the third season of NerdAF we're happy to announce some changes to the format. On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Tyler Scott dig deep on the controversy surrounding James Gunn, his prolific posts of the past and The Mouse's decision to split with the Guardians writer/director des…
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Shakespeare Wrote Great Dick Jokes w/ Standup Nerd Janae Burris
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Tyler Scott (replaced this week by guest host Producer Vince) welcome standup comedy nerd Janae Burris, actress and women in the arts activist, on to the podcast. Starting the episode off with everyone's #WeekInGeek the group discusses the new expanded DC streaming universe, T…
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I'm A Graphics Whore w/ Bitchcraft Nerd Lindsey Bartlett
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Tyler Scot welcome television and bitchcraft nerd Lindsey Bartlett, bad ass feminist and journalist, on to the podcast. Starting the episode off with everyone's #WeekInGeek the group covers the new Disney Pixar movie, Incredibles 2. Star Wars, Luke Cage, Spider-Man and Drake a…
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Even Disney Hasn't Ruined It yet w/ Star Wars Nerd Andrew Matranga
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Tyler Scot welcome Star Wars nerd Andrew Matranga, defender of the anthology films, back on to the podcast. Starting the episode off with everyone's #WeekInGeek the group covers the new DC Comics Extended Universe (multiple Joker storylines), some Marvel news, the Overwatch le…
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LIVE from Mile High Comics w/ Comics Nerd Mike Trujillo
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On the latest episode of NerdAF the crew goes LIVE from America's largest comics supplier Mile High Comics. Hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Producer Vince welcome Comics Nerd Mike Trujillo, member of Denver band The Trujillo Company, on to the podcast. Starting the episode off with everyone's #WeekInGeek the conversation moves quickly to b…
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'Chewie: A Star Wars Story' w/ Rabbithole Nerd Tyler Scott
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Producer Vince welcome Rabbithole Nerd Tyler Scott, a real life NerdAF superfan, on to the podcast. Starting the episode off with everyone's #WeekInGeek the conversation moves quickly to a SPOILER-HEAVY "Solo: A Star Wars Story" recap, a discussion about Donald Glover's "This …
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I don't love community theatre w/ Harry Potter Nerd Emalie Whan-Traylor
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams, guest host Professor Pat and Producer Vince welcome Harry Potter nerd Emalie Whan-Traylor, proud #KeepTheSecret superfan, on to the podcast. Starting the episode off with everyone's #WeekInGeek the conversation moves quickly to a SPOILER-HEAVY Deadpool 2 recap, a discussion about…
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The Satanic Panic w/ Tabletop Gaming Nerd Robert Adducci
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson and Richard Williams welcome professional Dungeon Master Robert Adducci, formerly a head Geek at Rocky Mountain Geeks, on to the podcast. The trio are joined by Producer Vince to talk some of the latest Nerd Words. Starting the episode off with everyone's #WeekInGeek the conversation moves quickly …
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'Quick' Mini-Episode about the MCU, because 'Infinity War'
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This mini-episode of NerdAF brings hosts Hugh Johnson and Richard Williams and Producer Vince together to focus solely on the Marvel Cinematic Universe in honor of The Avengers: Infinity War. Starting the episode off with #WeekInGeek, respond to fan interactions from our @nerdAFshow social accounts, Richard explains #FuckJamesCameron and we wax nos…
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If 'Damn' is gaming music, the game is chess w/ Music Nerd Dylan Owens
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson and Richard Williams welcome music writer Dylan Ownes, snappy dresser and local music nerd, on to the podcast. The trio are joined by Force Ghost Brad to talk some of the latest Nerd Words. Starting the episode off with #WeekInGeek, Kendrick Lamar's historical Pulitzer Prize, Beyonce headlining Coa…
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Haptic Feedback & VR Blind Dates w/ Punk Rock Nerd Seth McConnell
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson and Richard Williams welcome music photographer Seth McConnell, former concert promoter and punk rock nerd, on to the podcast. The trio are joined by Force Ghost Brad and they talk some of the latest Nerd Words. Starting with #WeekInGeek, Ready Player One and Virtual Reality as a media vehicle, the…
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WWE's just aggressive theatre w/ Wrestling Nerd Joe Nguyen
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson and Richard Williams welcome professional wrestling writer Joe Nguyen, journalist and pleasant smiler, on to the podcast. The trio are joined by oft-guest Producer Vince and they talk some of the latest the possibility of Meryl Streep taking over the role of Princess Leia in "Star Wars," the new An…
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Star Wars has fucking magic w/ Star Trek Nerd Professor Pat
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Brad Bogus welcome esteemed Star Trek Nerd Professor Pat Traylor, photojournalist and frequent cycler, on to the podcast. The quartet discuss the latest big trailers that came out, Deadpool 2 for cinematic release and Cobra Kai, the series that will continue Karate Kid on YouT…
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Brad Bogus, Rabbithole Nerd | S01E03
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Brad Bogus welcome show producer and sometimes host Vince Chandler, creator of The Cannabist Show, on to the podcast. The quartet discuss the latest video game headlines, the Avengers: Infinity War trailer, the overreach of DLC in entertainment and more. This week's game is Co…
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Andrew Matranga, Star Wars Nerd | S01E02
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On the latest episode of NerdAF hosts Hugh Johnson, Richard Williams and Brad Bogus welcome University of Denver Professor Andrew Matranga, of the Sticker Stories Podcast, on to the show. The quartet discuss the "A Wrinkle In Time," Star Wars Rebels, violence in video games and more. This week's game is Super Smash Celebrity Death Match. Follow the…
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Janae Burris, Stand-up Comedy Nerd | S01E01
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On the pilot episode of NerdAF hosts Brad Bogus, Hugh Johnson and Richard Williams welcome comedian Janae Burris, co-founder of Pussybros Comedy, on to the show. The quartet discuss the 2018 Oscars, Black Panther and stand-up comedy. This week's game is Chillin' Like A Villain.By NerdAF Show
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