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The Nerd Twins

The Nerd Twins Podcast

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Twin aliens, Tess and Chels, talk about their favorite Earth findings. Their discussions are an eclectic mix of pop culture, horror, nostalgia, and more. There are no limits! Follow us on Instagram @nerdtwinspod.
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Nerdery and Murdery

Geoffrey Wright, Zig Curtis, and Will Dunbar

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Do you have an obsession or something you do that just drives people crazy? Do you find True Crime to be morbidly fascinating? Then join us every week as Zig discusses everything people obsess or nerd out about while Geoffrey gets dark on True Crime stories. New episodes drop every Sunday.
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Du Nerd

Richelle Lies

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A podcast is about nerdy events in the Twin Cities and greater Midwest area. You'll hear from local artists, businesses, and event coordinators that cater to the geekdom at large. You should listen if you want to support or connect with fellow nerds.
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Join us if you will, in a small Pacific Northwest town, Kollok, in 1991. This is not a real town, you won't find it on any maps, no pictures of it's beautiful landscape, no stories in your history books. It's real to us. Hop on, your chauffeur awaits passenger, to take you wherever it is you want to go. Kollok 1991 airs live on Monday nights on twitch.tv/hyperrpg, the entire production is produced live with audience feedback built into the show. Featuring: Strawburry17, Black Nerd Comedy, Sh ...
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Frakkin Nerds

Doc Martin Productions

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They said the meek will inherit the Earth, We say the Nerds already have control. A weekly Live Podcast . We talk about all things nerd and geeky. From movies, tv and tech news, to what is going on in the video game industry and comic books.
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Next Time On...

Cory Bishop & Che Shabazz

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Cory and Che bring you Next Time On..., a nerd culture news and review podcast about the best, and sometimes the worst comics, TV, movies , and everything else out there. Our website: https://nexttimeon.net/
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Laura Palmer Is Dead - A Twin Peaks Podcast

Melissa Kriha, Kelly Dowd, & Patrick Dowd

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A plucky couple takes their "too basic to be nerdy and too nerdy to be basic" friend and slowly twists her into a Twin Peaks fan through an episode by episode exploration into red rooms, plaid, excessive fog, angsty bikers, and befuddling B plots. The owls are not what they seem and the hosts are probably not sober.
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We're pretty much the Mos Eisley of podcasts. Just a wretched hive of scum and villainy who live in dank dwellings talking about anything and everything from a nerdy perspective. Sometimes it’s entertaining…maybe. No promises.
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Story Nerd

Melanie Hill, Valerie Francis

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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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“Lessons From Sweet Valley” is a podcast where we re-examine the Sweet Valley High series one book at a time and determine what lessons, if any, we can learn from them. Former SVH book nerd Kat Thomas will be joined by guests as they discuss the lives of twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield and all of Sweet Valley’s cast of characters through a modern lens. Episodes released every other Wednesday.
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This is the podcast where you get to hear thoughts and opinions of a degenerate weeb (Rex), and a filthy casual, or cazh (Alex). Here we'll talk about anime, manga, the larger nerd and anime fandom. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @weebandcazh
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Kinda Dating

Natasha Chandel

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Welcome to the comedy dating podcast that's flipping the script on relationships! Join comedian and dating expert, Natasha Chandel, along with influential guests as they dissect the complexities of modern dating and tackle the proverbial question: Why the fuck do we all have commitment issues?? Get ready for insightful discussions, side-splitting anecdotes, and a refreshing, practical take on contemporary love and commitment made for Millennials and Gen-Z, but that applies to everyone whethe ...
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This is the Real Birth Podcast: a safe, welcoming platform to share birth stories. I'm Lucy Hill, a doula, mother, wife and total birth nerd living in Frome, Somerset in the UK. When I was pregnant, one of my favourite things to do was to listen to birth stories. During this time I read and listened to literally hundreds and hundreds of birth experiences shared by all kinds of parents, having all kinds of births. I quickly became obsessed with the narrative of birth and the power of storytel ...
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Happy Halloween 2024! If you're like us, Halloween starts in July. In this episode, we discuss our adventure to the annual Midsummer Scream horror convention in Long Beach, CA, our recent visit to The Mystic Museum's latest exhibit - Horror High Reunion, what spooky movies we are watching right now, our Halloween plans AND MORE! Thanks for hanging …
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This week one of mystery writing’s deadly sins makes a guest appearance. Valerie and I discuss if the appearance is welcome or not. A Simple Favour has good examples of how Narrative Drive works - great for my topic. However, it wasn’t so good for Valerie’s study of Conflict Triangles, so we see how superficial a story can be when the conflict isn’…
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Melanie chose Lego Batman from the vault because, in addition to being a really well-written story, it made her laugh. And that, imo, is the mark of superior writing. This episode originally aired in Season 5 when Melanie was studying resonance. If you're curious about what that is, and how it can truly enhance your storytelling, be sure to give th…
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For your listening pleasure this week on Nerdery and Murdery, Zig goes into yet another Doctor Who with the Ninth Doctor. Then Geoffrey tells the tale of the disappearance of Samantha Speery. Join in on the fun. Tell all your friends! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: bet…
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Cory and Che open with some coverage on the news they missed while they were gone and updates about the state of the podcast (04:52) then they discuss what they're most looking forward to for the rest of 2024 (18:09). All-Old All-Good Book Club: From Hell by Alan Moore Curse of the Rewatch: Madame Web by S.J. Clarkson Our Youtube: Click Here Subscr…
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Melanie and I are taking a short mid-winter/mid-summer break, so while we recharge our batteries we're reposting some of our favourite episodes starting this week with THE GODFATHER. Wow, there just aren't too many movies with this level of storytelling craft in them. I had a whole lot to say about this classic film and I know that no matter which …
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Hey there Nerds and Murds! You asked for it and you got it! Today Zig covers a list of laugh-out-loud movies that our fans submitted. Then stay on the channel while Geoffrey tells the story of Russia's cannibal couple. Have a great Nerd and Murd week! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with Bett…
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Originally recorded live from LA Comic-Con in October 2016. Everyone chides the fuck boy, so you would assume it’s safer to date a nerd, right? Influencers Octopimp and Ceciley Jenkins join Natasha Chandel to discuss all things nerd. What makes someone a nerd? Are male nerds more desired than female nerds? What is the best way to connect with someo…
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We visit the joys of multiplot stories this week. Valerie discovers (again) the issues with multiplot stories in movies, and I investigate how the different timelines impact the narrative drive. We both learnt what happens to a story when conflict triangles and curiosity and concern are absent - a cautionary tale for writers. -M “A character can’t …
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Step right up Nerds and Murds and get ready for another great episode!!! Today Zig continues his coverage of Acid House music while Geoffrey tells the disturbing tale of child killer Mary Bell. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Support the…
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More nice guys from reddit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTz_vyR-zjcBl2jBUBGlVxRuLtmZdC6D7 In this episode of r/niceguys, we cover some walls of text. Simps of this caliber make me want to leave the planet. It's hard to stomach, but I'll be there to help see you through it. We'll do this nice guy reddit post together friends. But there is…
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If you're writing a story with multiple protagonists/POVs, or if you're tackling a big social issue in your story, then you'll want to study The Help. As it happens, it's also a cracking example of Conflict Triangles and Narrative Drive - and that's what Melanie and I talk about in this week's episode. - V. "The bigger the scope of the issue, the s…
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In this week's episode of Nerdery and Murdery Zig starts us off on a journey through Acid House music. Then Geoffrey tells the story of a murder where the identity of the victims went on for decades with the murders of Dean and Tina Clouse. Have a great Nerd and Murd week! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery…
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We’re in the age of information, and everyone is now an arm-chair therapist. Pro wrestler, actor, and comedian, Jay Washington, joins Natasha Chandel to talk about how and why relationships on paper are very different from relationships in real life. They discuss the problem with over-intellectualizing love, the overuse of “therapy speak,” and how …
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More 4chan Greentext Stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTz_vyR-zjcAUlsnlv7VTqs3T3ZzCP7GZ 4chan is a hive of villainy, but greentext stories are sometimes worth braving the depths for... These 4chan greentext stories were hand-selected from every corner of the internet, and now they have arrived at your ears. Sometimes they go off the …
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In BELFAST, Kenneth Branagh does something that most, if not all, new writers do. In a movie, it's kind of hard to spot because filmmakers have access to tools (like costume design, cinematography, and a musical score) that obscure it. In a novel, it's obvious —stark even — because all we have is black text on a white page. It's laid bare for all r…
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Take a ride...ride...ride...ride...ride with Zig as he talks about Heavy Metal, the magazine and the movie it inspired. Then Geoffrey tells another tragic tale with the murder of Monica Bearle For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Support the …
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In this week's episode does Geoffrey even know what Zig is talking about with Fresh Fields? Does Geoffrey remember if he covered the Moors Murders or not? Guess you better listen to find out. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Support the S…
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More fatlogic legbeard Moby Vick shenanigans: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTz_vyR-zjcDpkeSGFkyF3uBZaf-8_yfQ Today we are visiting r/FatPeopleStories! My glorious human reddit voice will guide you through the perils and pitfalls of your self-betterment journey. Fat logic can be dangerous, but these fat people stories will help you see all…
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Sometimes we learn more from our mistakes than our successes - that’s my story and I’m sticking to it this week! Narrative drive is an important storytelling principle to learn and this week’s movie is an example of poor story structure resulting in terrible narrative drive. A mystery writer should have control of the information. Valerie’s study o…
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Today's two birth stories are from Beatrice Haines, a fantastic artist living in Wiltshire. Bea has two sons, one of whom was born at a birth centre after a long and exhausting labour, and the other who arrived at the speed of light in the car! Bea's second birth happened in the front seat of her knackered old Honda Jazz just two hours after contra…
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This episode was deleted from our feed and so we are re-posting it. It was originally recorded in November 2016. We all have baggage, but unprocessed trauma can be detrimental to a relationship. Natasha Chandel’s former therapist, Scott Tobin, explains what baggage is, how it’s holding you back, and how to let it go. Is it even possible to be free …
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Married Mary playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTz_vyR-zjcBBpzc6GU-2VgJpOYEI249C Funky P Beard playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTz_vyR-zjcAlA0F52na9oDPIbNoPCWJG Whiskey Wang Bang: https://youtu.be/qEK4Kcs6Nmc In this episode of r/NeckbeardStories we meet Married Mary. An interesting case, but the true evilness of thi…
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In yet another spectacular episode of Nerdery and Murdery, Zig takes us on a journey discussing Galoob toys. Then stay tuned as Geoffrey talks about the case of the disappearance of Michelle Harris. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Suppor…
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For this installment of Curse of the Rewatch, Cory and Che revisit Tim Burton's 2001 failed of the Planet of the Apes series starring Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, and Michael Clarke Duncan. All-Old All-Good Book Club: From Hell by Alan Moore Curse of the Rewatch: Madame Web by S.J. Clarkson Our Youtube: Click Here Subscribe: Itune…
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More fatlogic legbeard Moby Vick shenanigans: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTz_vyR-zjcDpkeSGFkyF3uBZaf-8_yfQ Today we are visiting r/FatPeopleStories! My glorious human reddit voice will guide you through the perils and pitfalls of your self-betterment journey. Fat logic can be dangerous, but these fat people stories will help you see all…
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It's a brand new season and that means Melanie and I are studying two new topics: narrative drive and conflict triangles. Conflict and page-turners are usually associated with action stories, thrillers and the like. But DOUBT is a quiet, character-driven film that is so expertly crafted it grabs the viewer's attention immediately and holds it right…
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More AITA: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTz_vyR-zjcBTlcXl4qBOxII-f1K_uIU7 In this episode of r/AITA we meet a nicegirls and niceguys of every stripe and shape. These cases are usually pretty cut and dry, but folks seem hungry for r/AmITheAntagonist so I'm here to deliver it hot and fresh! Let's pass our judgement. Nice. YouTube: https://w…
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Happy Nerd and Murd to all of you out there! Join in the fun with another wife swap. Geoffrey gives his picks for some more little known SciFi shows you should be watching while Zig tells the terrible tale of the Bosnian Massacre. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterh…
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Not too long ago, you couldn’t imagine not using a dating app. But stats are showing those numbers are falling because people are feeling dating app burnout. Flaky matches, ghosting, a lack of authenticity. There are tons of reasons singles are feeling dating app burnout. Influencer Joty Kay is back with Natasha Chandel to talk about their experien…
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More fatlogic legbeard Moby Vick shenanigans: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTz_vyR-zjcDpkeSGFkyF3uBZaf-8_yfQ Today we are visiting r/FatPeopleStories! My glorious human reddit voice will guide you through the perils and pitfalls of your self-betterment journey. Fat logic can be dangerous, but these fat people stories will help you see all…
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We've reached the end of another season and so we're wrapping up our best advice and a-ha moments just for you. Tune in to hear what we have to say about writing female characters and using female archetypes. We also share why it's crucial for you to use the first half of your story to set up everything that happens in the second half. (Hint: it al…
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Dr Bright is discussed here: https://youtu.be/SJOR_xVPLJQ Plague Doctor degen: https://youtu.be/IJtV_HTbaEo The story of SaXiao: https://youtu.be/qL5-C-HXm8A DJKaktus and Cyan: https://youtu.be/XQmmU3z6Gu8 Join us as we delve into the world of the SCP Foundation and more of its most infamous members, Gabriel Jade and Eskobar. This video will chroni…
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Here are your highs and lows, ups and downs, and Nerd and Murd for your week. Zig tells us about three little known SciFi series that we should give a watch while Geoffrey dives into the story of a woman's stalker that led to murder. Have a great Nerd and Murd week! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10…
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I have been looking forward to this episode since the start of the season. I specifically selected Hanna so we could study fight scenes and weapons handling with female characters - Hanna doesn’t disappoint. I consider aspects of female fight scenes and firing pistols. Valerie wasn’t so lucky this week. Hanna is light on story because the action sc…
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More from Life of Norman playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTz_vyR-zjcBKvpTu9sRu1uKNht6ZUOpl In this episode we will explore r/LifeofNorman. Norman is an unremarkable and unimportant individual, but that doesn't mean that his adventures are any less important. Life of Norman teaches us that sometimes this simplest things are the best…
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It's another Nerd and Murd episode!!! Join in as Zig covers part 2 of the Twin City Sound. Then stay put as Geoffrey tells the story of the disappearance of a young woman! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Support the Show.…
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Quite often, stories that don't work have more to teach us than the stories that do. Maybe Maria Semple's novel (upon which this film is based), is simply one that's challenging to adapt to the screen. Whatever the case, this move has missed the mark on some basic storytelling principles (it has too many backstory info dumps, a Deus Ex Machina, and…
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You had a breakup, divorce, or became a widower. Whatever the reason, cuffing season is over and you’ve suddenly found yourself single and back in the dating pool and have no idea how to handle it! Don’t worry. Natasha Chandel and the newly single Aisha Holden have your back. The friends talk about how to wrap your brain around your new relationshi…
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Three years of Nerdery and Murdery! Thank you to all of our listeners out there! Here's to three more years and beyond! In this episode Zig goes back to the beginning and discusses a topic he said he would get to some day and it is part one of a two-parter over the Twin City Sound. Then join in as Geoffrey tells the story that was called "too bruta…
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Novellas are the ace up your writerly sleeve! They enable you to practice all of the principles of storytelling in a shorter, more manageable form. That's going to make you a much better novelist because your story will be focused and you won't get lost in your manuscript. And oh, the best part? Novellas are on the rise. - V. *Script note: In the e…
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Cory and Che discuss Apple's newest sci-fi adaptation, Dark Matter (19:37) and David Leitch's stuntman action-comedy, The Fall Guy (45:18). Before reviewing the conclusion of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees (01:04:20) and the first big hit of the summer, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (01:10:50). All-Old All-Good Book Club: From Hell by Alan…
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More Todd the Gymbeard: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTz_vyR-zjcD0GVoI8Enf4Z39IRRco7uY In this episode of r/NeckbeardStories we take another trip back in time to meet a neckbeard at a local gym. He is awful at his job and makes everyone uncomfortable but he ends up getting endless chances to turn things around. Do you think that he does? …
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Crazy Rich Asians pitches two female leads against each other - sounds excellent right? Not so fast… This should set up an epic battle of wills as one fights against traditions she doesn’t understand while the other fights to retain order and tradition. This week, I find out what happens when the protagonist doesn’t plausibly match, then surpass, t…
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Welcome to another week of the highs and the lows, the ups and the downs, the good and the bad, and the Nerd and the Murd. Join in as Zig covers yet another list of three lesser known Sci-Fi movies. Then Geoffrey tells the story of the murder of Jessie Blodgett. Have a great Nerd and Murd week! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial…
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