Best The Nerd Input Podcasts (2025)

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A.I. in Comics and the Black Book Community 1:55:42

7d ago1:55:42

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Send us a text This week, we talk about DC's recent stance on AI, the harmful ways folks are speaking to each other in the Black book community on Threads! We also discuss the ways we are becoming more intentional about our reading!! And as always, come and hang out with us as we chat about our recent pulls, what we’re watching, and anything else t…

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Superman Smashes the Klan and Indie Comics for the WIn!! 1:30:15

1M ago1:30:15

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Send us a text Did you know Superman was the reason the KKK became unpopular in the 1940s? This week, we chat about the graphic novel greatness that is "Superman Smashes the Klan" by Gene Luen Yang with art by Girihuri!! We also talk about Apothecary Diaries and the geniuses over at Ignition Press!! And as always, come and hang out with us as we di…

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Boo! It's the Pink Riot Comic Show Halloween Episode! 1:43:26

1M ago1:43:26

1:43:26

Send us a text This week, we're going to give out horror comic book recs like it's candy!!! You get a candy! You get a candy!! EVERYONE GETS CANDY!! And as always, come and hang out with us as we talk about our recent pulls, watch we’re watching, and anything else that comes up in the chats!! —--------------------- Pink Riot! is a live- streamed co…

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Morgan Hampton talks Green Lantern Corps and all things Blerd!! 1:59:51

2M ago1:59:51

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Send us a text Riot Fam! This week, we're talking to Morgan Hampton about his comic Green Lantern Corps! We talk about his canon into comics, how he became a writer for DC Comics, and his new endeavor: being the sole writer for the Green Lantern Corps run!! Next month is a new story arc, which we can't wait to read! Remember to support local comic …

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Livewire Has A New Novel- Interview with Sarah Raughley!!! 59:05

2M ago59:05

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Send us a text This week, Sarah Raughley will join us in the Riot Lair to talk about her new Livewire novelization !😍😍😍 It's here! It's finally here!!! Livewire is a young adult novel that centers on Amanda McKee, a psiot who can talk to machines, control technology, and even see into a secret parallel world that exists inside the Digital World! Bu…

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Black Book Bash Gave Us Everything!!! Except a Safe Space for Spades🤣 1:11:32

2M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Send us a text This Episode, we wind down after a very busy and inspiring weekend at the Black Book Bash in Jacksonville, Florida!!! We talk about the different panels, Keisha's experience curating the speculative fiction panels, the wonderful dinners we had with new friends, and learning how to play spades!! As always, come and hang out with us as…

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All Hail the Pull List: The Voice Said Kill, Storm, Mr. Terrific, and Silk Cotton😍 2:05:10

2M ago2:05:10

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Send us a text Come and hang out with us as we talk about our recent pulls, watch we’re watching, and anything else that comes up in the chats!! —--------------------- Pink Riot! is a live- streamed comic show and podcast that predominantly highlights BIPOC writers and artists in the comic book industry while creating events and opportunities that …

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Barbara Brandon- Croft and David Crownson is in the Pink Riot Lair!! 2:55:11

3M ago2:55:11

2:55:11

Send us a text In this episode, we have two guests! First up is Barbara Brandon-Croft as we talk about her legendary comic, Where I'm Coming From, and Black women in comics. Next up is David Crownson as we talk about Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer and Kingwood Comics! And as always, come and hang out with us as we talk about our recent pulls, what we’…

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Personal Libraries, Pull Lists, and Recent Watchlist!!! 2:19:40

3M ago2:19:40

2:19:40

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss curating our personal libraries with grant money, collecting nostalgic childhood books, anticipated reads coming out in the next few months, editing down our pull lists, and a multitude of shows we are watching. (Leverage, Project Runway, Kindred, Peacemaker, Frieren, and The Magicians.) And as always, com…

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Octavia Butler, Ancestral Recall, and Steelworks?!? 2:28:58

3M ago2:28:58

2:28:58

Send us a text This week, the agenda was thrown out of the window!! We talked about Octavia E. Butler and the best book to start with. We talked about the comic books we're reading: Bri convinces the masses to read Ancestral Recall issue no.1 (Jordan Clark/ Ahoy Comics) and Keisha dives into the lore of Steel and Natasha Irons as she finishes Steel…

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They Choose Violence has us SAT!!!!!!! 2:04:55

4M ago2:04:55

2:04:55

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about They Choose Violence (AWA Studios). The team (Sheldon Allen, Mauricio Campetella, Daniele Caramanico, and Matt Bowers did their THING with this one!!! The Riot fam asked us about some of our most hated comics, and Havoc had some things to say about a few books out there!! And Vixen proves she has omega-…

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FOMO to OHNO...We're Changing Our Pull Lists!!😭😭 1:48:00

4M ago1:48:00

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Send us a text Come and hang out with us as we talk about our recent pulls, watch we’re watching, and anything else that comes up in the chats!! Keisha talks about her recent reads (After Lambana: Myth and Magic in Manila and Rat Queens), and Bri talks about her LCS and the shortbox of trades waiting for her!! —--------------------- Pink Riot! is a…

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Getting Too Real with L.L.McKinney!! 1:17:18

4M ago1:17:18

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Send us a text This week we're talking to L.L.Mckinney about her upcoming DC YA graphic novel sequel, Nubia: Too Real!! In this story, Nubia spends her summer on Themyscira! If you haven't already, make sure you read the first graphic novel, Nubia: Real One, because we'll be talking about that one too!! It is a top-tier recommended story in the Pin…

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A.I. Ethics with Tim Fielder 2:11:37

4M ago2:11:37

2:11:37

Send us a text This week, we talk to Tim Fielder about Afrofuturism and get into a necessary discussion about A.I. and its impacts on the comic industry and the environment. While we sit on different sides of this debate, we believe it's a conversation that is much needed. We plan to address this topic in future shows!! And as always, we talk about…

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Bri's Birthday Bash and the SDCC Breakdown 2:44:46

5M ago2:44:46

2:44:46

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about our experience at San Diego Comic Con, our Book haul and a pop-up visit from the man himself, Navy Montel of Room Full of Blerds and Blerd's Eye View!! And if you're listening, give Bri some birthday love!! And as always, hang out with us as we talk about our recent pulls, watch we’re watching, and anyt…

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John Henry, Robots, and Comic Cons with Greg Anderson Elyseé, David Brame, and Room Full of Blerds 3:35:49

5M ago3:35:49

3:35:49

Send us a text This episode is PACKED with awesome guests! First up, we chat with Greg Anderson Elyseé and David Brame about their award-winning comic Hammer, Act 1: John Henry vs. The Robot Apocalypse. We talk about A.I., diasporic cultural influences, and appendages in the comic. Then, we talk to Lady Mandalore and Navy of the podcast Room Full o…

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A.I. Ethics and The Big Bad Villain in Ironheart with Dr. Christian Hines & Dr. Ravynn Stringfield 2:26:28

5M ago2:26:28

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Send us a text This week, we're jumping back into the final episodes of Ironheart with Black comic studies professors Dr. Christian Hines and Dr. Ravynn Stringfield. We talk about the ethics of A.I., Mephisto, and the beauty of community in Ironheart! We discuss Riri's audacity and Zelma's awesomeness, and we try to fan-cast Brother Voodoo (you'll …

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An All Black Women in Comics Fantasy Anthology?!? SIGN US UP!! 1:49:16

6M ago1:49:16

1:49:16

Send us a text Back-to-back interviews? Who even are we?!?! This week, we'll be talking to Burning Phoenix Press founder Sarah A. Macklin, Phoebe Holmes, Erika Hardison, and Toshi J about the Midnight Mystics anthology! Make sure you donate to their Kickstarter!!!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/844735737/midnight-mystics-an-anthology-of-fant…

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Ironheart was EVERYTHING!!! 2:26:07

6M ago2:26:07

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Send us a text This episode, we have Blerdy Baddie Professor Extratrodinaire Dr. Christian Hines with us to do a spoiler-filled breakdown of Ironheart episodes 1-3!!!!! WE HAD A TIME!! We also learned that Bri puts sugar in her grits, and we try our absolute hardest.... to help her see the error in her ways. 🤣🤣Also, Keisha allows her biases against…

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It's a Hard Knock Life....for Blerds 2:30:25

6M ago2:30:25

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Send us a text Happy Juneteenth!!!! In this episode, we're talking about the trials and triumphs of being Black comic book collectors. The chat judges Bri because she can't play spades, and Keisha lightly threatens the Riot fam with homework for next week's show because we are going to talk about Marvel's new IRONHEART series featuring Dominique Th…

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We're Creating a Comic Book Dream Team!!! 1:37:01

6M ago1:37:01

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Send us a text In this week's episode, we'll be creating our comic book dream team! Keisha makes a team that she'll unleash on the evils of society, while Bri creates a superpowered vibe team!!! And as always, hang out with us as we talk about our recent pulls, what we’re watching, and anything else that comes up in the chats!! —-------------------…

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Ma!!!! A White Man is Trying to Rule Wakanda!!!😭 1:54:08

6M ago1:54:08

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Send us a text This week, we discuss Christopher Priest's Marvel Knights: The World to Come #1 (Marvel Comics) and the uproar that ensued online! Bri is trusting the process, and Keisha is STRESSED ya'll!! We also talk about upcoming indie Kickstarters with Fairsquare Comics, and Burning Phoenix Press!! And, as always, we talk this week's pulls and…

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The Amazing Storytelling in Brooms and Comic Convention Envy 1:42:07

7M ago1:42:07

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Send us a text In this week's episode, we talk about our Patreon Pick of the month, "Brooms" created by Jasmine Wall and Teo Duvall. If you enjoyed Sinners, this graphic novel also explores the relationships between Black, Indigenous, and Chinese communities in the Mississippi Delta during the 1930s. We also talk about comic convention envy and dre…

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Le Gasp! We're talking about Comics?? Again?!? 1:30:48

7M ago1:30:48

1:30:48

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about the new DC Go! Titles written by THEE Stephanie Williams and Josh Trujillo!! We also compare our LCS (Bri's Eisner award-winning shop versus Keisha's old-school paradise), and as always, we talk about what we're currently reading and enjoying!! --- Pink Riot! is a live comic show that predominantly high…

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Ororo Comics Podcast is in the Pink Riot Lair!! 2:56:27

7M ago2:56:27

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ebony Toussaint and Karla "Moon" Medrano, the hosts of the award-winning podcast "Ororo Comics Podcast"!!! We had a time last night talking about Bitter Root (Image Comics), Karla's comic Luna (Konkret), the Ironheart trailer, our beef with Anthony Ramos, and Blaq Girl Comics!!! If you want to check ou…

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Free Comic Book Day and the Power of the Omnibussy 1:58:06

8M ago1:58:06

1:58:06

Send us a text We can't even begin to explain the conversation in last night's live show. We started with advocating for our kiddos with Autism and nonsense that has been our week to planning Pink Riot merch that accurately portrays our love of the smell of omnibussies (a thiccccc omnibus). As always, we also get into our pulls and what we're curre…

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The One About Sinners, ASMR Book Smells, and This Week's Comic Pulls 2:23:54

8M ago2:23:54

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Send us a text We're finally turning our live show into a podcast!!! Last Night, Bri and Keisha talked about how good Sinners is and how content can negatively impact the interpretation of art. They also consider starting an OF where they sniff books and turn book pages with their toes🤣 As always, they talk about their recent pulls, what they're wa…

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Fall TV Wars...how's it stacking up? 1:25:28

3y ago1:25:28

1:25:28

Fall TV is here...but is it any good? Let's talk about it! Spoilers for She-Hulk, House of The Dragon, Rings of Power, Stargirl, and Cobra Kai. Featuring Justin Nava, Seth Muse, and Doug Triplett. Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdpastors

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Nerd Out! Summer 2022 1:28:58

3+ y ago1:28:58

1:28:58

Let's Nerd Out about what we watched and read this summer! Including Thor, DnD, and DC TV... Featuring Justin Nava, Seth Muse, and Doug Triplett. Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdpastors

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Obi-Controversy (Kenobi Season 1 Review) 1:30:44

3+ y ago1:30:44

1:30:44

Hello there! Let's talk Kenobi (Spoilers ahead obviously...) In today's episode we're taking the gloves off and duking it out because we've got an array of thoughts... Featuring Justin Nava, Seth Muse, and Doug Triplett ---------- It's dangerous to be a Nerd Pastor alone...join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdpastors Check o…

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The Moonest of Nights (Moon Knight Review) 56:49

3+ y ago56:49

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Moon Knight was the first MCU property that stands on its own...did that help or hurt it? In today's episode we're reviewing the Moon Knight series and try to figure out if we even liked it...(I guess we did, but should it be this questionable?) Featuring Justin Nava, Ricky Pope, Garrett Gerhart

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The Shows That Made Us 1:16:07

3+ y ago1:16:07

1:16:07

In this "very special episode," we're revisiting the shows we grew up watching. How M.A.S.H. was our bedtime indicator...the intros we miss...the episodes we still talk about...and the awkwardness of reboots...let's talk about the shows that made us! Featuring Seth Muse, Ricky Pope, Doug Triplett, and Tom Pounder!…

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A Little More Psycho In A Bat Suit | The Batman Review and Discussion 1:31:10

4y ago1:31:10

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We're talking all things Batman. Who wore the mask...who was the best Batman and Bruce Wayne...Iron Man vs. Batman...and we wrap with a spoiler discussion of The Batman. Featuring Seth Muse, Ricky Pope, and Doug Triplett. Watch Ricky's recent interview with Len Uhley here: https://youtu.be/OMnrO5qcPB4…

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Let's Talk Book of Boba (and Super Bowl Trailers) 1:13:38

4y ago1:13:38

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In today's episode, we finally talk Book of Boba. The good, the bad, and the car chase... Plus we talk about the Super Bowl movie trailers that got us the most excited! Special Guest: Ricky Pope

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2022: A Look Ahead (and behind) 1:15:35

4y ago1:15:35

1:15:35

In today's episode, we look back at what we loved and groaned over in 2021. Then we look ahead to what's coming in 2022...will it shine brighter or be thrown into the lion's den alongside Eternals and Thor 2? Special Guests: Ricky Pope and Doug Triplett! Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdpastors…

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Fellowship of The Wings (LoTR Discussion Part 3) 1:11:12

4y ago1:11:12

1:11:12

In today's episode, we wrap up our LoTR series and discuss Return of The King with Pastor Doug Triplett.

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Even The Trees Talk! (LoTR Discussion part 2) 1:10:33

4y ago1:10:33

1:10:33

We're back and continuing our discussion on Lord of The Rings! In today's episode, we nerd out about The Two Towers with Ricky Pope, host of the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast.

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Let's Fellowship (LoTR Discussion Part 1) 1:11:10

4+ y ago1:11:10

1:11:10

By popular demand, we're starting a new series on Lord of The Rings! In today's episode, we nerd out about Fellowship of The Ring...

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No, I Am Your Father 31:37

4+ y ago31:37

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Parenting gives us the opportunity not only to participate in co-authoring another life with God, but to also enjoy our favorite hobbies with our little creations. In today's episode we talk about how being a nerd makes Fatherhood extra special... Timestamps: 1:30 - Finding out the gender of our kids... 5:40 - Meet our kids... 9:36 - Parenting tech…

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Anime-niacs 42:36

4+ y ago42:36

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Anime is one of those treasures that's just mainstream enough for pastors to reference from the stage, and someone in the congregation will understand it. In today's episode we're joined by Brian Lucas to talk about our favorite anime shows, moments, and what a killer Bible anime would look like... Timestamps: 1:21 - Meet our guest: Brian Lucas 2:4…

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Take Me Out To The Ball Game! 54:26

4+ y ago54:26

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Batter up! The nerdiest sport's season has begun, let's talk about America's pastime. In today's episode we're joined by Tom Pounder to talk about baseball memories, trading cards, church ball leagues, and more! Timestamps: 1:15 - Meet our guest: Tom Pounder... 2:48 - Our baseball memories... 9:00 - Why baseball is our favorite sport... 20:05 - Wha…

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WandaVision Review 54:26

5y ago54:26

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The finale is in, and this time we're not waiting 2 months to talk about it. In today's episode we're joined by Pastors Tom Pounder and Rey De Armas to talk about the finale and our overall response to WandaVision! Timestamps: 0:33 - Meet our guests Tom Pounder and Rey De Armas… 1:45 - Our Marvel Backgrounds… SPOILER DISCUSSION AHEAD 6:48 - Series …

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Dropshot For Jesus 51:48

5y ago51:48

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In today's episode, our friend Brian Shoberg joins us to talk about our favorite FPS games, memories, and experiences. Timestamps: 0:46: Meet Brian Shoberg... 1:45: FPS Campaign vs Multiplayer... 6:52: The classes and loadouts we run... 10:05: Our first FPS memories... 17:26: Goldeneye... 21:25: Titanfall 2: A hidden gem... 30:40: Trash talking... …

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Mandalorian 2: Grogu Boogaloo 50:56

5y ago50:56

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Mando, Grogu, Ahsoka, Boba...did everything in season 2 add up to greatness or start another Star Wars dumpster fire? In today's episode, our friend Jeff Reed joins us to review the highlights (and lowlights) of The Mandalorian: Season 2 Timestamps: 0:52 - Meet our guest: Jeff Reed! 2:42 - Our first thoughts on season 2... 9:23 - Baby Yoda's future…

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RemiNES 48:25

5y ago48:25

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The one that started it all (for most of us)...the Nintendo Entertainment System... In today's episode, we reminisce our favorite games, losses, frustrations, and experiences with our first Nintendo console... TIMESTAMPS: 1:05 - Our first experiences with the NES... 6:20 - Playing the NES nowadays... 11:27 - The ol' CRTs... 13:40 - Saving Zelda... …

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Dungeons & Dragons & Churches 57:55

5y ago57:55

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Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) used to stay within the whispers of basements and game rooms...but with increasing popularity, can it be used in church? In today's episode, we interview Pastor Dale Critchley and discover how he's integrated DnD into his church ministry... TIMESTAMPS: 2:20 - Meet Dale Critchley 6:05 - Our experiences with DnD... 16:15 - Dn…

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Controversial Nerd Opinions 55:22

5+ y ago55:22

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Everything else in the US is divided...why not us too? On today's show, we argue controversial nerd opinions across Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and more! Read more at NerdPastors.com Join the conversation in our Nerd Pastors Facebook Group Timestamps: 1:03 - Meet our guest: Brandon Swain! 4:53 - DC and Marvel are both good... 15:45 - Hermi…

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Ranking The MCU Part 3: Thanos Wasn't Creative 1:03:07

5+ y ago1:03:07

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SPOILERS AHEAD for the entire MCU... On today's show, we finish our discussion of the new rankings for the MCU, completing our series with reviews of the now top 5 movies... Timestamps: 2:25 - Civil War... 13:05 - Guardians of The Galaxy... 25:36 - The Avengers... 35:02 - Avengers: Infinity War... 45:42 - Avengers: Endgame...…

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Ranking The MCU Part 2: The Fall of Captain Marvel 1:01:15

5+ y ago1:01:15

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SPOILERS AHEAD for the entire MCU... On today's show, we continue our discussion of the new rankings for the MCU, now including Endgame and Far From Home. We review the changes from 2019 to 2020 rankings, and tackle the top 10 to the top 5... 1:23 - Ranking changes from renewed 2020 survey... 9:43 - Captain Marvel... 20:33 - Spider-Man: Homecoming …

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Ranking The MCU Part 1: Mark Ruffalo...Cuddly Human Being 56:07

5+ y ago56:07

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SPOILERS AHEAD for the entire MCU... On today's show, we discuss how our fellow Nerd Pastors ranked the MCU movies (prior to Endgame and Spider-man Homecoming)... We're breaking down our own thoughts on each movie up to the top 10... Timestamps: 1:58 - Meet Foster Sherman... 2:48 - Overall thoughts of the MCU... 10:25 - The Incredible Hulk... 14:40…

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