EP18: Flogging A Dead Horse

Balrogs & Blastbeats Goes On Hiatus For Just A Little While....

Release Date: 04/25/2023

Description: The nerds are pressing pause on Balrogs & Blastbeats for just a little moment to focus on some pressing life matters. Hoping to return when the seas are a little calmer. We love you. Stay nerdy.

Explicit: Yes

EP18: Flogging A Dead Horse

Release Date: 10/25/2022

Description: Northside Nerds presents: Balrogs & Blastbeats. A weekly dive into the larger world of nerd culture, heavy music, science, and psychology. Hosted by Joshua Redbeard, Grant, and Margy. This week the nerds take aim at those who continually flog a horse that's long dead. Why do people continue with things long after their expiry date? When should we throw in the towel? And what unexpected things did we find out about The Bold & The Beautiful along the way? LINKS Follow Northside Nerds on Socials & YouTube Here - https://linktr.ee/northsidenerds THE NERDIEST THING Margy's Thing - Robert Jordan's Home Town Street Names - https://www.reddit.com/r/WoT/comments/6wjfmt/robert_jordan_sites_in_charleston_sc/ Grant's Thing - Critical Hit Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4AgKtzTqNdC5ukJ6nN61LI?si=6bc8213fef424929 Joshua Redbeard's Thing - Being Tagged As A Huge Nerd Multiple Times - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjYR6ymg4Qi/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY

Explicit: Yes

EP32: Metal Evolution

Release Date: 03/28/2023

Description: Northside Nerds presents: Balrogs & Blastbeats. A weekly dive into the larger world of nerd culture, heavy music, science, and psychology. Hosted by Joshua Redbeard, Grant, and Margy. This week the nerds get their heavy metal nerd on as they walk through the history of heavy metal, it's roots, it's inspiration, and it's future. LINKS Follow Northside Nerds on Socials & YouTube Here - https://linktr.ee/northsidenerds THE NERDIEST THING Margy's Thing - Dungeons & Daddies - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sffly5o4mPetmnTR9zsWh?si=6b8550ca2a9f4d44 Grant's Thing -Dungeons & Daddies - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sffly5o4mPetmnTR9zsWh?si=6b8550ca2a9f4d44 Joshua Redbeard's Thing - Dungeons & Daddies - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sffly5o4mPetmnTR9zsWh?si=6b8550ca2a9f4d44 OTHER LINKS Knotfest "Fashion" Article - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11901189/Knotfest-revellers-dress-wild-outfits-Slipknot-festival-Centennial-Park-Sydney.html

Explicit: Yes

EP27: The Science Of Metal

Release Date: 02/14/2023

Description: Northside Nerds presents: Balrogs & Blastbeats. A weekly dive into the larger world of nerd culture, heavy music, science, and psychology. Hosted by Joshua Redbeard, Grant, and Margy. This week the nerds (mainly Margy let's face it) get their science on and dive into the scientific studies behind heavy metal music. Looking at the connections between heavy metal and mental heath issues, self confidence, and banging in the backseat of a car. LINKS Follow Northside Nerds on Socials & YouTube Here - https://linktr.ee/northsidenerds THE NERDIEST THING Margy's Thing - Ayden Thomas - www.instagram.com/ayden_thomas Grant's Thing - Snakes On A Train - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqi78frTL2Q&ab_channel=MovieCentral Joshua Redbeard's Thing - Dungeons & Daddies Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sffly5o4mPetmnTR9zsWh?si=717e9c602411414b OTHER LINKS  NERD OF THE WEEK - Carmel Majidi - https://www.cmu.edu/bme/People/Faculty/profile/cmajidi.html MAIN ARTICLE ON THE LIQUID ROBOT - https://www.newscientist.com/article/2356076-metal-robot-can-melt-its-way-out-of-tight-spaces-to-escape/ GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT - https://www.cell.com/matter/fulltext/S2590-2385(22)00693-2?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2590238522006932%3Fshowall%3Dtrue&fbclid=IwAR2MHDESpdqGy8V_Oe9z4UutwpTtdEGZI3WMivHpD0iX82VIjcWSQ09QgeA

Explicit: Yes

The Extreme Drummers Podcast

Release Date: 04/27/2021

Authors: Dan Wilding

Description: My name is Dan Wilding, drummer for the band Carcass. I'm obsessed with podcasts, drums and extreme metal. I've been lucky enough to make some very cool friends in my time as a professional drummer. This podcast is a good excuse to talk to some of my extreme drummer friends about being an extreme drummer! Please enjoy these nerdy chats! Blastbeats for life :)

Explicit: Yes