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BNQ: Big Nerdy Questions
by Josh Hager
A show that's not afraid to answer the big questions of Nerd Life. Each week, Josh and our panel of nerd experts tackle a different burning question. From Star Wars to Star Trek, from Marvel to DC, from games to novels, if it's part of Nerd culture, we cover it. New episodes every Thursday! Follow us on Twitter: @BNQPodcast
Episodes
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Big Nerdy Wrestling #1: NJPW/ROH vs WWE - Crossover Chaos
Welcome to Big Nerdy Wrestling! From time to time, Josh will indulge his life-long affinity for professional wrestling with some fun discussions with awesome wrestling podcasters. In this first BNW show, Josh is joined by Kelsi (SuperKicking It With Kelsi and the Two-Faced Pod) and Chad and…
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Who belongs on the Mt Rushmore of genre literature?
This week we welcome back author EC Ambrose to help us select the Mount Rushmore of genre literature. Fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, and horror are fair game for the selections. There are a LOT of amazing authors who write in our favorite genres, so making our final four selections proved incredibly...
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What Mortal Kombat style fatalities would non-MK characters employ?
We're back for the second half of Season Three! It's time for a rapid fire episode where everyone on the panel will FINISH HIM! This week, Josh leads Matt, Rachel, Ed, and JP on a journey through Mortal Kombat style fatalties for non-MK characters. How would Teenage Groot knock off an opponent?...
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A Brief Update
In which Josh provides an update on upcoming shows and announces an appearance on another show.
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What is the intersection of nerdy franchises with civil rights? Part I (Ft. Jeremy Whitley)
It's time to get serious as the BNQ crew tackle the huge issue of where nerdy franchises intersect with civil rights in this two-part episode. In Part I, Callie interviews Marvel writer Jeremy Whitley about his hit series "Princeless" and what comics get right and wrong about equal representation...
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Which fictional characters would make great comics? Featuring Kevin Gootee
Could you imagine Han Solo or Deadpool as stand-up comics? Could Jar-Jar work as an "alternative comic"? This week, BNQ welcomes Kevin Gootee, the host of the hit Amazon Prime series "Comics Watching Comics," to our show to answer these questions and more as we merge the world of nerd culture…
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Big Nerdy Quickie: Ready Player One Review
We saw Ready Player One and then recorded a review in Matt's van. Thanks to Podbean for the recording app! We hope you enjoy the on location feel of this discussion. BNQ is brought to you by FleetWit.com!
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Which iconic squad would fare best in a crisis situation?
If you found yourself in a crisis, which iconic fictional squad would you want on your team? This week, JP, Colleen, Rachel, Kenneth, and Matt each pick a squad to defend against crises proposed by your resident host Josh. Which crew will experience a love triangle? What happens when the Planet...
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Are tabletop games more immersive than video games?
You're trapped in an old house and the only way out is to either fight or trick a goblin guarding the front door. Do you imagine yourself rolling a D20 or do you place your hands on a keyboard and mouse in this scenario? Which option creates a fuller sense of immersion? This week, Matt hosts his...
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Which Harry Potter character is the most important aside from Harry, Ron, and Hermione?
Get out your wands as BNQ goes back to Hogwarts! This week, Callie leads Josh, Colleen, and newcomer Amanda on a discussion through all the supporting characters of the Harry Potter series. Which character outside of the Harry, Ron, and Hermione trio is the most important, interesting, or crucial...
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Big Nerdy Quickie #2: A Little Trivia, A Lot of News
This week, Josh, JP, and Matt bring you Big Nerdy Quickie #2. This time, we discuss our big announcement that we have entered into a partnership with FleetWit.com, the leading purveyor of trivia games for real money, to bring you the best new content! Josh then pits JP and Matt against one…
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Which character would want to kill its author? Featuring Jen Finelli
Authors put their favorite characters through the ringer, but in this episode, we decide to flip the script. Jen Finelli, author of the amazing novel "Becoming Hero" joins Matt, Colleen, Rachel, and Josh to discuss which characters would most want to kill their authors. Find out which resident of...
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Who belongs on the Mt Rushmore of anime?
From space pirates to towering mechs and from the brightest colors and orchestrations to the most tragic tales drawn on screen, anime deserves its own Mount Rushmore. In this episode, Ed hosts Rachel, Matt, and Tino as they name the limelights of this genre. Creators, animators, and composers…
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What is it like to voice an iconic anime character? Featuring Petrea Burchard
This week, BNQ welcomes Petrea Burchard, the English voice of Ryoko on Tenchi Muyo and acclaimed author, to Big Nerdy Headquarters. Petrea talks about what it's like to record narration for a show originally written in another language, her love of historical fiction and cozy mysteries, and how…
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What is the best ship in the Star Trek franchise?
It's time for a deep dive into the ships of Star Trek! This week, Josh and JP welcome Rick from Starbase 66 back to Big Nerdy Headquarters to talk the vessels of the Final Frontier. Which Enterprise is best? Which alien race builds the best behemoth? Do models of ships hold up better than CGI?…
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Big Nerdy Quickie #1: Chris Cope (LANGUAGE WARNING)
Welcome to the first edition of Big Nerdy Quickies! In these shorter episodes, we bring you bonus content independent of a full-fledged Big Nerdy Question. To start this tradition off right, we welcome comedian extraordinaire Chris Cope to Big Nerdy HQ for his opinions on comedy, history, and...
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Who are the best and worst blind dates in The Simpsons and Futurama?
Does Groundskeeper Willie make you hot under the kilt? Is the stench of beer and disappointment at Moe's an aphrodisiac? Are you really into women with one-eye who captain starships? If so, this is the episode for you. JP leads Josh, Erin, Ed, and Matt on a journey through the dating world in...
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SPECIAL - What happens when panelists keep talking after they're done recording for the day? (LANGUAGE WARNING)
LANGUAGE WARNING! This is JP here. After we got done recording the two-part season 3 premiere, a few of us stayed after and caught up with one another. One thing led to another, and eventually Ed and Colleen start talking about the latest Star Wars film. Well, it turns out they have very strong,...
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Which fictional universe would we least want to live in? Part II
It's time for Part II of our discussion of which fictional universes we least want to live in. Ed, Colleen, Rachel, Matt, Callie, JP, and Josh lead you through a discussion ranging from Dragon Ball to Fallout and from Resident Evil to the Powerpuff Girls. Find out which hapless villain JP wants…
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Special Announcement - Help us win a studio!
Hello everyone! We are currently First Place in the Podible downloads contest, but we need your help to stay there. Listen to this short episode and find out how to help us win a new studio and a featured spot on Podible. We also raise the stakes by promising to watch one of the worst films in…
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Which fictional universe would we least want to live in? Part I [Season 3 Premiere]
We're back! Season 3 premieres with a twist on our traditional opener. Instead of discussing which fictional universe we want to live in, we flip the script and discuss which universes would constitute living nightmares. Learn how the world of "Berserk" might outdo the dark stories of George R.R....
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Why are we are on hiatus? Spoiler: Technology sucks.
A short announcement about why we are on an unplanned hiatus, plans for the future, and (in happy news) we announce the winner of the prize from CSE Games.
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What is the funniest episode of The X-Files? Halloween Special 2017
The truth is out there; you can find it by killing off the Gungan. Welcome to the 2017 Halloween Special where Josh, newcomer Lea, and special guest Greg from Rumor Flies talk about the classic series of conspiracies and creatures of the night, The X-Files. Instead of focusing on the mythology...
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Which nerdy films were most overlooked at the Academy Awards?
And the Oscar goes to...well, not the nerdy films. For most of the history of the Academy Awards, nerdy genre films haven't got the love they so richly deserved. Josh and Colleen look to rectify these omissions with the help of special guest Steve from the OscarWatch Podcast as they discuss which...
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Who belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of gaming? Featuring Fabio Del Rio
Whether it's tabletop, board, or in a video form, gaming is more than just a hobby. It's become an art unto itself. We at BNQ believe gaming deserves its own Mt. Rushmore. Callie, Ed, Matt, and Josh enlist the help of board gaming developer Fabio Del Rio to determine the four figures who most...
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Kirk or Picard? The 50th BNQ Episode
"The only question I ever thought was hard/was do I like Kirk/or do I like Picard?" -Weird Al Yankovic Welcome to the 50th Episode of BNQ! With a full panel consisting of Sarah, Ed, JP, Colleen, Matt, Josh, special guests Jay Sandlin and Orie from Dragon Fruit and a special appearance from Dr.…
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Which comic and literary heroes most deserve a film adaptation?
Have you ever finished a book or comic and thought, "Gee, this really ought to be a movie!"? We certainly have--and it's time to tell you which book and comic heroes deserve the silver screen treatment. This week, Josh, Matt, and Ed go through the best of fantasy, science fiction, Marvel, and DC...
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What is the best gateway anime?
Josh doesn't watch anime yet. Luckily, Matt, Rachel, and Ed (filling in as guest host) will rectify this situation. They present nine recommendations for gateway animes, including three series that are guaranteed appropriate for kids and parents to watch together. As Matt says at the beginning of...
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What is our favorite alternate reality? Featuring Jay Sandlin
Alternate realities: the spaces where the characters and histories we know are twisted into something not quite recognizable. This week, we put on our evil goatees as we analyze our favorite alternate realities and histories. On the panel we have Ed, JP, Matt, and Josh. We also welcome acclaimed...
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Who is more badass — Indiana Jones or Han Solo?
What do you get when you compare a scruffy nerfherder and an ophidiophobiac archaeologist? Well, if you're in Big Nerdy Headquarters, you get our discussion of who's more badass — Han Solo or Indiana Jones. We compare the two Harrison Ford iconic roles in terms of charisma, resourcefulness, moral...
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Which Disney character would win the Hunger Games?
Welcome to the Hunger Games, Disney edition! This time, Ed, Callie, Sarah, and Josh draw 12 Disney animated characters at random and then place them in the arena for a fight to the death. Will princesses fight or ally with each other? Could a magical being cruise to victory? Can a little clock...
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Which sci-fi technology would most change the world?
Replicators, warp drive (or is it hyperdrive), mass relays, oh my! In this foray into the cutting edge technology of the future, Matt, Colleen, and Josh examine which sci-fi technology would most change our world. We take our historical training and nerdy credentials to the max in this discussion...
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Whose death on Game of Thrones is the most memorable?
HODOR! It's BNQ first foray into Westeros as we tackle memorable deaths from Game of Thrones. The panel this week features Matt, Callie, and Ed as we visit two weddings, talk our heads off, and receive a special crown. But please be sure not to walk out of your upstairs bedroom while listening to...
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Why 42? The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Special
It's the 42nd Episode of BNQ, but don't panic, we've got a mostly harmless special for you if you brought your towel. We tackle Life, the Universe and Everything about the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Why is 42 the Ultimate Answer? Would humans understand a warning to leave the planet? Why…
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What is the filmmaking process IRL (In Real Life)? - Interview with Bobby Del Rio
Welcome to another BNQ special featuring an awesome guest! Bobby Del Rio, of My Roommate's An Escort, IRL: The Series, and The Market, joins Ed, JP, and Josh in Big Nerdy Headquarters to discuss his works and his artistic process. Bobby tells us about the differences in making comedy and drama…
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Fallout vs. The Elder Scrolls - which is the better RPG series?
War...War never changes. Whether you fight dragons or raiders with shouts or mini nukes, the war will go on. This week, Josh and Matt welcome podcast newcomer Jason to Big Nerdy Headquarters to discuss Bethesda's twin titans, Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. Which franchise provides the better RPG...
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Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of nerdy television?
JP is your guest host one more time as BNQ starts a new series on the Mount Rushmore of Nerddom with our look into the titans of nerdy television. Who are those leaders of television who made it a great place for nerds, geeks, and all others of a genre persuasion? Ed and Josh join JP to bestow…
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Is the machine uprising like in The Terminator a real concern?
BNQ is in the midst of an uprising! JP takes over this week as the host while Josh takes a seat on the panel with Callie. Their topic--the plausibility of a machine uprising like in the Terminator franchise. Along the way, the three amateur futurists take a look at 2001, Asimov's laws, the Turing...
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What strange drawbacks would negate super powers?
Can you stick refridgerator magnets to Wolverine's claws? Does The Incredible Hulk have a limitless clothing budget? Would Iceman be more or less effective in the middle of the desert? These questions and more are on tap this week as Josh, JP, Colleen, and Matt look at how strange drawbacks can...
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Who is worthy to lift Thor's hammer? The Sequel
Brace yourself, it's time for the most anticipated sequel of Season Two! Last year, JP gave Spongebob Squarepants the power to lift Thor's hammer. This year, it gets even better. Colleen, Ed, Matt, and Rachel join JP and Josh as they discuss over thirty characters in rapid fire to figure out…
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What is the signficance of "genre" in genre fiction? (Featuring EC Ambrose)
Do readers, authors, editors, and publishers think about books in terms of specific genre, such as historical fantasy or postmodern cyberpunk? Or is the idea of "genre fiction" an easy classification for those forms of speculative fiction that us nerds love to read and analyze? This week, we...
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What are our favorite female-led comedies of TV and film?
It's a very special episode of BNQ! We invite Katie Uhlmann and Trish Rainone of the Youtube hit comedy series "My Roommate's An Escort" into Big Nerdy Headquarters to discuss our favorite female-led comedies. We also talk about what it's like to write and direct a web series and finding...
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What is the gravest cinematic injustice committed against a beloved franchise? Part II
Last week, JP, Ed, Matt, and Josh took you into the depths of horrible cinema to present the gravest cinematic injustices against beloved franchises. Of course, one episode isn't enough time to contain so much awfulness, so we now give you Part 2 to finish our deep dive into rotten waters. Find…
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What is the gravest cinematic injustice committed against a beloved franchise? Part I
Sure there are bad films, but which ones truly sullied their franchise's reputation? This week, Ed, JP, Matt, and Josh dive into the worst of the worst to pick which films were the worst cinematic injustices committed against their beloved franchises. As it turns out, there is so much junk in our...
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What are the best and worst blind dates of the Star Trek universe?
In our first season, we went to a galaxy far away to determine the best dates in the Star Wars universe. This week we bring you the sequel as Callie, Matt, JP, and special guest star Rick from Starbase 66 look at the romantic options of the Star Trek universe. You'll learn why dating Q or a…
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Is Rogue One a strong addition to the Star Wars canon?
It was the first stand-alone Star Wars live-action film, but was it a strong addition to the hallowed franchise? This week, Colleen, Ed, Matt, and Josh tackle Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. We analyze the characters, the plot, and the connections to the Original Trilogy. We also take a look at the...
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Which fictional universe do you most want to live in? (Reprise)
Just like Steven Spielberg's dinosaurs, we're back! It's time for Season 2 of Big Nerdy Questions. This week, we revisit our very first topic to tackle eight more fictional universes you might want to live in. Matt, JP, Callie, and Josh bring you life in Futurama, Doctor Who, Hyrule, South Park,...
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Which hero has the best origin story?
Every hero has one, sometimes they are groan-inducing, but when done right, they can set the stage for an amazing story. On this week's BNQ, Colleen, Ed, Matt, and Josh answer which hero has the best origin story. Is it a classic like Spiderman? Is it a modern sensation like Mob from Mob Psycho...
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What spell would you choose to learn at Hogwarts?
Time to yell "Expecto Patronum!" at the top of your lungs, because BNQ is heading to the Potterverse. This week, Josh, Ed, Colleen, and newcomer Callie look at the spells, charms, jinxes, and other various magical miscellany that you could learn as a student at Hogwarts. If you could only choose...
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What is the best two-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation? (Part II)
AND NOW, THE CONCLUSION...Last week, our intrepid crew of Josh H, Josh P, and Rick from Starbase 66, The 7th Chevron, and Simply Syndicated looked at the two-part episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Having only had the time to cover the first half of those episodes, the crew returns this...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A show that's not afraid to answer the big questions of Nerd Life. Each week, Josh and our panel of nerd experts tackle a different burning question. From Star Wars to Star Trek, from Marvel to DC, from games to novels, if it's part of Nerd culture, we cover it. New episodes every Thursday! Follow us on Twitter: @BNQPodcast
HOSTED BY
Josh Hager
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