Best Nerd Council Podcasts (2024)

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Deadpool & Wolverine Reactions 1:03:00

2h ago1:03:00

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(The first 10 minutes of this episode are a spoiler-free discussion of the Deadpool & Wolverine movie, and then it’s time for the massive spoilers! You’ve been warned!) It’s Deadpool and Wolverine time! The jokes! The cameos! The uninhibited violence! Jason and Rosie are here to talk through it all. What worked? What didn’t? How does this change th…

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"Smallfolk" HOTD S2 | EP6 1:03:43

5h ago1:03:43

1:03:43

In the 47th episode of Dancing with Dragons, Minwa and Tony dive into their discussion on House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 6, 'Smallfolk'. They kick off the conversation by addressing the disappointment some fans have expressed regarding the season's progression. The hosts then tackle a plethora of questions before delving into a detailed reca…

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Deadpool Comics (ft. Cody Ziglar) 35:17

30m ago35:17

35:17

Before he was a star of the big screen, Deadpool made a name for himself in the pages of Marvel comics! We’re joined by current Deadpool writer and best friend of the show, Cody Ziglar! Cody, who’s also written for the Spider-Punk miniseries and TV’s Rick & Morty, Futurama, and She-Hulk, joins us to go through his first memories of Deadpool, what i…

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#13: 13-14 July 1914 - Berchtold Supreme 26:27

1h ago26:27

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As Belgrade burned with rage following the death of Ambassador Hartwig, Berchtold was on the verge of his greatest triumph. After several intense weeks of pressure, Stefan Tisza seemed finally to be seeing the light. A combination of factors, including German pressure, agitation from his subordinates, fear of Romania, outrage at Serbia, and probabl…

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Wolverine & the X-Men on the Big Screen 1:05:21

1h ago1:05:21

1:05:21

What did you expect, yellow spandex? You can’t prepare for a Wolverine movie without the X-Men, so Jason and Rosie are diving claws first into all 7 X-Men movies and all 3 Wolverine movies! From the highs of Logan and Days of Future Past to the lows of X-Men Apocalypse, we’ve got a lightning quick recap of each movie and then they each rank their f…

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103 - Hannes Lugstein | Slopecrashers Solo Developer & byteparrot Founder | Streamcast 1:09:46

11h ago1:09:46

1:09:46

In our final podcast of this season, check out this interview with Hannes Lugstein! Hannes is the Founder of byteparrot and is finalising his first game, Slopecrashers. What is Slopecrashers? How does someone build an entire game alone? Find out the answer to these and more questions in this power hour podcast! Wishlist Slopecrashers on Steam here:…

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Interview with Aaron Stanford (Pyro) 29:03

32m ago29:03

29:03

Jason and Rosie chat with Aaron Stanford, who portrayed Pyro in X-2 and will be reprising the role in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine! They discuss the challenges of building an acting career, keeping your cool when working with legends like Sigourney Weaver, and what aspects of Pyro he’ll be bringing back to the screen a decade later. Follow Jas…

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#12: 8-12 July 1914 - Hartwig's Last Act 45:45

2h ago45:45

45:45

Now that German support had been acquired, and the delivery of an ultimatum to Serbia was virtually guaranteed, Berchtold had one final mission - to persuade the Hungarian Premier Stefan Tisza of the necessity of war. This was easier said than done, since Tisza had good reasons for resisting calls for a war which he believed was unnecessary and dan…

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Deadpool Goes to Hollywood 27:14

38m ago27:14

27:14

Time to make chimi-f*#kin-changas! Jason and Rosie revisit the long and tumultuous history of Ryan Reynold’s decade-long journey in bringing the Merc with a Mouth to the silver screen. They cover the film’s many years languishing in development hell, the leaks that helped convince the studio to greenlight the film, and the unprecedented success of …

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Our Favorite Deadpool & Wolverine Team Ups (ft. Preeti Chhibber) 32:23

6d ago32:23

32:23

Jason and Rosie team up with writer, host, and comics fanatic Preeti Chhibber to share their favorite Deadpool and Wolverine crossovers! Preeti’s Favorites: Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender Deadpool by Daniel Way Wolverine Annual #1 (1999) Jason’s Favorites: X-Force/Cable: Messiah War Deadpool vs Old Man Logan (2017) Deadpool Team Up #288 with Bess…

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#11: 7 July 1914 - Joint Council Meeting 1:01:28

2h ago1:01:28

1:01:28

By 7 July 1914, Austria-Hungary's leading officials gathered in Vienna. The key item on the agenda was what to do about Serbia, but an unspoken item amounted to what to do about Hungary. With German support for the punitive strike on Serbia now assured, all that remained was for the Habsburg government to maintain a degree of unity at such a crucia…

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House of the Dragon Ep 206: I’m the King Now 51:45

15h ago51:45

51:45

Oh my, how the tables have turned. If you’re a major character in House of the Dragon, you probably had a monumental shift in at least one relationship in this episode. Maybe you went from pulling the strings to having your son kick you to the curb? Or maybe your brother, who you were so happy to see, twists the knife to remind you that the kid you…

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#10: 6 July 1914 - Saving Austria-Hungary 32:58

1h ago32:58

32:58

With the blank cheque secured, Austria had received its ally's blessing to pursue a punitive strike against Serbia - what would happen next? The morass of questions surrounding this development deserve greater examination, but you may be wondering, just how widespread was the pro-war party in Vienna? How many officials believed that only war with S…

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Twisters: Live From Universal Studios 17:26

9d ago17:26

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Rosie travels all the way to Tornado Country (aka Universal Studios) to preview Twisters with a round robin interview featuring cast members Katy O’Brien (Love Lies Bleeding), Brandon Perea (Nope), and Sasha Lane (Hellboy). Twisters is out now in theaters. Visit Super Yaki for all your Twisters merch! Stay tuned next week for Deadpool & Wolverine w…

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The Acolyte Episode 8: Jedi Council, Assemble! 49:15

10d ago49:15

49:15

We’re heading back to Brendok for the conclusion (?) to the story of Mae, Osha, Sol, and Qimir! Jason and Rosie recap the finale of Acolyte Season 1 with the inclusion of a few new faces (and backs of heads) and new paths for some of our main characters. But wait, who’s that creeping out from behind the cave? It’s our X-Ray Vision Jedi Council! Jas…

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"Regent" HOTD S2 | EP5 53:49

3h ago53:49

53:49

The latest episode of HOTD sees our characters deal with the aftermath of pivotal battle at Rook’s Rest. Alicent braces for the future and Aemond as regent, Rhaenyra appoints a Hand of the Queen as Jace embarks on a solo mission, and Daemon’s visions get even more frustrating and intense at Harrenhal. It’s an episode that differs from the source ma…

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#9: 5 July 1914 - Drafting the Blank Cheque 48:28

1h ago48:28

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Among all the controversies of the July Crisis, perhaps few compare to Germany's decision to provide Austria-Hungary with a 'blank cheque' for whatever policy it intended to adopt towards Serbia. In fact, word from Berlin suggested that the German government was impatient, and wanted Austria to strike Serbia as soon as possible. But, did this repre…

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House of the Dragon Episode 205: King Aegon the Crispy 41:13

12d ago41:13

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Welcome to the aftermath of the Battle of Rook’s Rest! Aegon looks extra crispy, Aemond is in the driver's seat, and town folk in King’s Landing are starving – they can’t survive off moldy oranges and a dragon’s head. Daemon is still being Harrenhalled big time. Find out what Jason & Rosie have to say about it all, plus we have a weekly check-in wi…

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#8: 1-4 July 1914 - 'Are You Certain of Germany?' 48:39

1h ago48:39

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Now that Vienna had decided to use war against its Serbian neighbour, the mission became one of guaranteeing German support. As we discuss in this episode, in Austria's estimation it was far from certain that Berlin would give this support. The record of diplomatic crises and cooperation in recent years suggested that Germany might even try to cont…

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#7: 29-30 June - Vienna Chooses Violence 43:34

1d ago43:34

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With the shots heard round the world, how would Austro-Hungarian statesmen react to the news that the heir to their throne had been murdered in Sarajevo? In fact, as we see here, Austrian patience towards Serbia had been so exhausted by 1914 that a violent, warlike response was virtually inevitable. At least, Habsburg Foreign Minister Count Berchto…

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The Acolyte Episode 7: The Jedi’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 41:46

17d ago41:46

41:46

Oh boy! Jason and Rosie are back on Brendok to find out the truth of what went down between the Jedi and the coven of witches in the penultimate episode of The Acolyte season one. Things get messy and questionable as we learn the truth behind Sol’s actions and the mistakes of the Jedi. Plus, how is the show going to tie up so many loose ends in jus…

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"The Red Dragon and the Gold" HOTD S2 | EP4 1:09:26

3d ago1:09:26

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House of the Dragon had one of its biggest episodes to date. Episode 4 of Season 2 features our first ever bonafide dragon-on-dragon fight as Team Blacks and Team Greens meet head-on at a pivotal clash at Rook’s Rest. Leading up to the battle, Rhaenyra returns to Dragonstone and Alicent puts Aegon in his place. At Harrenhal, Daemon is being haunted…

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#6: 28 June 1914 - Assassination in Sarajevo 36:25

3d ago36:25

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On 28 June 1914, Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb terrorist. What followed was the July Crisis, as Austria-Hungary attempted to gain a measure of justice, or even revenge. No story of the July Crisis is complete without beginning here, but considering its infamy, what is there left to learn about this assassinatio…

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House of the Dragon Episode 204: The King of Wishful Thinking 58:46

19d ago58:46

58:46

Saddle up your dragon and join us for the Battle of Rook’s Rest! Jason and Rosie are back to explore the battle plans of two similarly fractured war councils. And boy oh boy do we get a lot of dragon action this week! While the Greens and the Blacks might be struggling with familial unrest, we’re united on one front: we still don’t like Criston Col…

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102 - Andrew Smith | Trash Goblin Director & Spilt Milk Studios CEO | Streamcast 1:10:04

9d ago1:10:04

1:10:04

Thank you to our guest Andrew Smith for being so honest and generous! Andrew is the Creative Director of UK indie gaming studio, Spilt Milk Studios, and is currently working on Trash Goblin. What is Trash Goblin? Why was its Kickstarter so successful? Find the answers to these and more questions in this power hour podcast!SUPPORT SPILT MILK STUDIOS…

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#5: The Balkans and Other Wars (1911-1913) 2:01:27

8d ago2:01:27

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In this teeny tiny episode, we look at the Italian invasion of Libya and the Balkans Wars! But first, get a load of these links! Do you want ad-free episodes with scripts attached, and bonus content? Support us on Patreon and you can suggest July Crisis episodes! Join our Facebook group as we make our way through this fascinating series! Click here…

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#4: The Bosnian Annexation Crisis (1908-1909) 1:20:58

8d ago1:20:58

1:20:58

In our second background episode, we cover the Bosnian Annexation Crisis from 1908-1909! But first, get a load of these links! Do you want ad-free episodes with scripts attached, and bonus content? Support us on Patreon and you can suggest July Crisis episodes! Join our Facebook group as we make our way through this fascinating series! Click here t…

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The Acolyte Episode 6: Seduction of the Sith 35:05

24d ago35:05

35:05

We jump right back into the aftermath of the confrontation between the Jedi and the Stranger! Jason and Rosie are here to recap all the important moments, like when Qimir went swimming! So reset your droids to factory settings and buckle up (we know you get nauseous when you travel through hyperspace), as we prepare to FINALLY learn what really hap…

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"The Burning Mill" HOTD S2 | EP3 1:06:16

13d ago1:06:16

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In Episode 3 of Season 2, Team Blacks and Team Greens address a battle in the riverlands with Daemon and Criston heading to Harrenhal, while Rhaenyra sets out on a risky final attempt at making peace. Minwa and Tony discuss & recap the episode, including the underlying depth of the episode seen through Heleana and Alicent, as well as Daemon’s mysti…

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#3: Ententes and Alliances (1871-1907) 59:08

25d ago59:08

59:08

In our first background episode, we look at the formation of the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente. But first, get a load of these links! Do you want ad-free episodes with scripts attached, and bonus content? Support us on Patreon and you can suggest July Crisis episodes! Join our Facebook group as we make our way through this fascinating series! …

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#35 Dogs, Dragons & Dead Brothers (House of the Dragon S2E02) 1:33:37

11d ago1:33:37

1:33:37

Back to back to back episodes. We can still do it and this time we'll keep our word and stay true to our sacred vows. Be a part of Harry and Max jumping back into the next episode of House of the Dragon as they are discussing another banger this week. The Targaryen civil war is slowly unraveling, the pieces are being put together and we are not far…

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House of the Dragon Episode 203: Funny Seeing You Here 51:31

26d ago51:31

51:31

Isn’t it nice being back in the Riverlands? Jason and Rosie take a break from all the warfa…oh wait, never mind war is everywhere! This episode has it all; windmills surrounded by dead bodies, leaky castles, and wide open fields that provide absolutely NO cover from dragons! And maybe all this bad real estate is why so many characters are on the mo…

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#2: Historiography of the July Crisis 47:20

27d ago47:20

47:20

How do historians explain the outbreak of the First World War, and how have these views changed over the last century? Were they influenced by new perspectives, new motives, or new source materials? How have they influenced our current understanding of the war's origins, and what impact have they had on the 'mainstream' view of why war broke out? I…

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#34 Cornflakes & Milk (House of the Dragon S2E01) 1:04:47

15d ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Blood & Cheese? Cornflakes & Milk? Big plot twists await you in this episode with Harry and Max as this weeks podcast hosts. They are back fucking finally. With their little dear baby House of the Dragon. The show that started it all. The infamous podcast THE LAIDBACK NERDS. Go back to Westeros with us as we are analyzing the the first episode of H…

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WDF Presents: The July Crisis 34:58

18d ago34:58

34:58

Welcome history friend, to this exciting new series! 110 years to the day since Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo, and a decade on from our July Crisis Anniversary Project, I believe there has never been a better time to jump back into this world. This is a brand new series, and I have been working on it for some time now. In this episod…

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Time Capsule: Dune: Part Two 17:23

15d ago17:23

17:23

Lisan al Gaib! Jason and Rosie revisit the biggest movie of the year (so far), Dune: Part Two! So crack open a cold can of worm juice and do your best impression of the Voice as they recap and react to the second installment in Denis Villeneuve’s epic series. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Ins…

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Acolyte Episode 5 & Elden Ring DLC 51:16

16d ago51:16

51:16

The mask is off and the lightsabers (and biceps) are out! Jason and Rosie explore the newest DC Comics TV news, from the newly announced Lanterns to the fast approaching Batman: Caped Crusader. Then, it’s time to breakdown the Acolyte Episode 5. We finally get to say hello to the face behind the mask, but we also say goodbye to some of our favorite…

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