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Nerdy Folks Podcast
by Matthew Seipel-Anderson
A conversation about the nerdy things we love and the things that matter most. If you love sci-fi, fantasy, comics, the MCU, the DCU, Star Wars and Star Trek, you'll probably like this show.
Episodes
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Coyote Vs ACME / David & Goliath
On this episode, Matt interview two very special guests about the movie Acme Vs Coyote. The plot of the movie and the film's real-life saga are both David and Goliath stories, which leads to a conversation about the biblical story of David and Goliath. If you're a fan of Looney Toons, you need to...
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This Is Wild! Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4
Matthew and Katie discuss the first seven episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4. As longtime Trekkies, they break down where the series ranks in the franchise pantheon, discuss the season wild genre bending, share their top (and bottom) episodes, and ponder what lies ahead, as the…
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Is Spiderman: Brand New Day The Best?
On this episode, Katie quizes Matt about Spiderman: Brand New Day. Matt says this is his favorite Spiderman movie of them all and discusses how many of the characters are facing new days of their own. He also delves into the implications this film has for the future of the MCU, which involves...
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San Diego Comic Con News
San Diego Comic Con wrapped up just a few days ago, and as always there were big announcements and reveals from Marvel, DC, Star Trek, Star Wars, Apple tv and many more! Matt shares and discusses the biggest news from the penultimate convention along with some ancient wisdom about finding true...
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Spiderman: Brand New Day
In this episode, we discuss what sets Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) apart from past Spidey projects, its place in the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe, and why glowing test screening reactions are driving big pre-purchase ticket sales. We also dive deep into the theme of evolution—both as a...
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Spider Noir Catches 11 Emmy Nominations!
Matt and Katie share their reactions to the Spider Noir finale and the breaking news that the show has received 11 Emmy Award nominations. We also read and react to comments from fans and critics on X and Rotten Tomatoes, concluding the episode with a comparison between Ben Riley's story arc and...
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Roll, Fight, Live: Ward TCG and the Active Nature of Faith (with Iron Range Sports Cards)
Here is an SEO-optimized, highly structured podcast episode description designed to maximize discoverability across major platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and search engines. Episode Title Idea Roll, Fight, Live: Ward TCG and the Active Nature of Faith (with Iron Range Sports Cards)…
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Gotta Catch 'Em All: Rare Cards, Hidden Treasures, and Infinite Worth
Ever wondered what makes a piece of cardboard worth thousands of dollars? In this episode, we dive into the world of Pokémon! First, we trace a brief history of the iconic franchise and revisit several infamous incidents and controversies that rocked the franchise. Next, we head to the convention...
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Spider-Noir: Finding Hope & Renewal
Can a gritty, rain-slicked 1930s superhero story teach us about spiritual renewal? In this episode, we are diving deep into the monochrome world of the highly anticipated series, Spider-Noir. Do you like interesting cinematography? Are you weary of heroes in bright spandex? Do you love grounded...
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C.S. Lewis Examines Darth Maul
This episode of the podcast dives deep into the dark side of the Force as we discuss the highly anticipated series, Darth Maul: Shadow Lord. Whether you're here for the lightsaber duels or the deep philosophical questions, this episode has got you covered. www.nerdyfolks.com Support the show Tax...
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Becoming the Real Wonder Man
In this episode, we explore the surprisingly deep heart of Marvel's Wonder Man. While the show delivers the Hollywood satire we expected, it's the "cozy bromance" and unwavering friendship between Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery that steals the spotlight. We break down how their bond mirrors…
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The Cosmere Comes To Apple TV
Matt and Katie discuss the the recent deal between Apple TV and Brandon Sanderson to bring the Cosmere to the screen. It's exciting but also involves some distinct challenges. Time will tell if the Cosmere become a global fanchise like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings, but what's certain is that…
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Does Marvel Need A Reboot? Franchise Overkill pt. 2
Matt and Katie pit Star Trek against the Marvel Cinematic Universe on this episode. Which should continue and which should not? (at least in its present form) Is the Infinite Saga untoppable? Is there room to grow for a show that came out in the 60s? We also get interviews with Ivan from Brainy...
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Spaceballs 2 and Franchise Overkill
The internet was abuzz when Mel Brooks and company released a trailer for Spaceballs 2. The opening crawl skewered the current Hollywood penchant for spinoffs, sequels, prequels and remakes. Is it time to sunset some of these franchises that continually crank out rehashed content? Maybe. Is it…
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Fantastic 4 and Author E.J. Kitchens
It's Galactus sized episode where we talk about Fantastic 4, the first of the beatitudes from Matthew 5:3 and get to meet author E. J. Kitchens from the Realm Makers' community. Author E. J. Kitchens' website: https://www.ejkitchens.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/nerdyfolks Website:...
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A Better Superman
We discuss James Gunn's version of Superman and rumored plans for the future of the DCU. We also get an interview with Andy from Discipleship Tech. He traveled all the way from the United Kingdom to be a part of the Realm Makers' convention in Grand Rapids Michigan. Discipleship Tech:...
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The New Avengers (aka The Thunderbolts!)
The Thunderbolts is the latest entry in the MCU. What did we think? Was the movie important? Can you tell me more about the sport of wife carrying? The answers to all of these questions is yes! Listen to this episdoe to learn more. Support / Connect Website: https://www.nerdyfolks.com Tax...
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A Minecraft Movie In One word
A Minecraft Movie earned roughly $949 million dollars and became a smash hit all over the globe during it's boxoffice run. Why? On this episode, Matt claims that the success of the movie can be summed up in one word. The episode also features fun interviews with students who love Minecraft and...
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Realm Makers Guest List w/Scott Minor
The Realm Makers' Writer's Convention and Fan Expo are premier events for Christians writing in the Science Fiction, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction genres. On this episode, we discuss the guests and content one can find at these world-class events. www.realmmakers.com Support Nerdy Folks: Link...
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CEO Of Realm Makers Writer's Convention Scott Minor
Scott Minor and his wife founded the Realm Makers Writer's Conference, which is now one of the premier events in the country for Christians who are writing sci-fi, fantasy and speculative fiction. Now, they have added a fan expo with a full lineup of incredible guests. It's all happening on July...
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X-Men 97
Who's your favorite X-Men character? Regardless of who your favorite is, we all know the X-Men are at their best when they work as a team. On this episode of the show, we talk about X-Men 97 and highlight the fact that Jesus doesn't just want us to be friends with God, He wants us to be team-mates.
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Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman
Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman is the most recent offering from Marvel Animation. It's an action-packed take on one of the most recognized and loved superheros of all time. on to individuals in need mirror's Jesus care for us as individuals. We look at a scripture from the book of John where…
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Captain America: Brave New World
Matt talks about Captain America: Brave New World and about friendship. Do you need a friend? Jesus describes Himself as our friend. Though God is much more than a friend, it is a scriptural way to think about the Lord, which can be very liberating and exciting! Throughout Captain America 4, the...
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Skeleton Crew and Issac Asimov
We discuss the finale of Star Wars Skeleton Crew. SM33 was a standout character from the show. Star Wars fans love their droids! Many of the droids we know and love owe their existence to the influence of Isaac Asimov who revolutionized the genre with iRobot. We also talk about upcoming projects...
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Skeleton Crew & Superman 2025
On this episode, we discuss the first trailers for the new Superman movie and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, which is really hit its' stride in episode five. Matt is cautiously optimistic about Superman and has lots of questionf about Skeleton Crew. Will Jod end up a hero or a villian? Will the kids'...
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Fans Actually Like Skeleton Crew!
The Star Wars fandom seems to be uniting around Skeleton Crew. The show has been described as Goonies in space and blends together a nice confection of nostalgia and lazer-popping fun. We share some of our favorite pre-teen adventures and our predictions for where Skeleton Crew is heading.
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MN Youth Convention + Time Bandits
This episode weaves together interviews with students who attended MN Youth Convention with thoughts on the recent Apple TV series Time Bandits. Thanks for everyone who stopped by our booth and shared!
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The Rings of Power Tomatometer
Matt and Katie discuss the Rings of Power finale, dividing their thoughts between the Rotten Tomatoes categories of rotten and fresh. They also answer one of life's deepest questions. Which Middle Earth character would do our jobs? It's an episode as thrilling as the Rings of Power finale, if you...
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We Need More Rings Of Power
On this episode we get an update about War of the Rohirim and the MCU before diving into our main discussion about Rings of Power Season 2. We talk about themes of integrity and optimism in Tolkeins work. Despite many of his stories being tragic, there is a faith in ultimate good that undergirds...
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Deception Vs True Friendship
Sauron continues to weave his web of deception as he claws for more and more power. The Rings of Power work their magic, both for good and ill, and the good guys lean on the power of true friendship.
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Rings Of Power Is Back! (And So Are We!)
We are back from a podcasting break, and we are discussing Rings of Power season 2 episodes 1-4. The slow buildup of season 1 is really starting to pay off. Season two pays off the slow, world-building approach of season 1 with losts of action and a plot that moves along much more swiftly. We...
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Should The Acolyte Season 2 Happen?
The Acolyte finale has come and gone. Now what? Is the introduction of Darth Plagueous enough to warrent a second season?
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Attack Of The Wookiee Jedi
This week is all about episode 7 of the Acolyte. It's all leading up to an exciting finale next week!
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Reasons Not To Date A Sith
On this episode of our series on the Acolyte, Matt and Katie discuss episodes 5 and 6, which were shocking, tense and full of ominous foreboding. Were there romantic undertones in episode 6? Is dating someone aspiring to be a sith lord a good idea? Listen and find out! We also share some new new...
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The Lightsabers Were Out & Swinging!
On this episode of Nerdy Folks Podcast Matt discusses the fith episode of the Acolyte! It's a mostly spoiler-free episode with some predictions thrown in.
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Facing Yourself: The Acolyte E4
Can episode 4 of the Acolyte set troubled fans' minds at ease? Matt and Katie make the case that episode 4 was very enjoyable, even if there was no fight scene with a wookee jedi. We discuss the power of facing our past in order to move into the future without repeating our mistakes or the…
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Did The Acolyte Just Break Star Wars?
Matt and Katie have fun sharing some wierd news and talking about the Acolyte Episode 3. Did the Acolyte just retcon some important Star Wars Lore? Or is that only one point of view?
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Who Is The Big Bad In Star Wars The Acolyte?
Episodes 1 & 2 of Star Wars the Acolyte have landed! Matt shares his thoughts on these exquisite entries into the Star Wars cannon. We also talk about some LOTR news and about how haveing a robotic sidekick is the truest sign of being a great hero in the Star Wars Universe.
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Meet the Ring Wraiths in Chapter 3
Matt and Katie continue their discussion about Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring. This week's episode was on chapter 3. Frodo encounters a Ring Wraith and finds some good hope as well. We also talk about Katie's fear of spiders and about how the elf Gildor's name sounds a lot like a city…
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Wanna Read LOTR With Us?
Matt and Katie begin the Epic journey of reading Lord of the Rings! This week they discuss chapter one. Check out the online discussion in the Nerdy Folks Facebook Group! https://linktr.ee/nerdyfolks
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Matt & Kate Go To War: Star Wars Tabletop
On this episode, Matt and Katie discuss all the Star Wars Tabletop games by Atomic Mass. They also discuss The Acolyte, which is set to release in June of 2024. Matt and Katie each choose three Star Wars Characters to face off in an imaginare battle that could conceivably be had inside one of…
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Henry Cavill War Hammer Series On Prime
On this episode, Katie is back! Matt gives the D.L. on Warhammer and a new Warhammer Series that is currently in development and set to star Henry Cavill. There is also another interveiw from Adepticon in Chicago who is a memer of the Tundra Tactics Warhammer Team.
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Warhammer 40K Like You've Never Imagined
We traveled to Adepticon in Chicago Illinois and connected with the Dever 40K Wolfpack! The guys were playing Warhammer at the convention and were gracious enough to share their homebrewed approach to Warhammer, which involves integrating on going storylines into the gameplay. Matt also talks…
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Adepticon With Jeremy Owen
Matt caught up with his old friend Jeremy Owen at Adepticon. Jeremy is an experienced competitive tabletop gamer with a lot of insight into the culture of tabletop war games. Adepticon is the San Diego Comic Con of the table top world. It was a blast to get to hang out at the event!
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Top Games of 2024 (so far)
Matt discusses the video games of 2024 and about his figure skating debut, which really just amounts to skating circles around the ice with his daughter. What's your favorite game of the year so far?
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How Has Video Game Story Telling Evolved?
Matt and Ethan disucss video games as a medium for story telling. They also talk old school arcade games, the benefits of gaming, share some stories of years gone by and talk about how Jesus used story telling as an incredile way to teach.
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Video Games Coming To Theaters
Video games are amazing vehicles for storytelling, and now, many of these stories are being adapted for the big and small screen. Matt, Katie and Ethan have some fun on this episode tring to guess the names of some of these games based on their description. How many can you guess?
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Greatest Games / Is Life Just V.R.?
Matt and Ethan discuss flying bugs in Helldivers. They also go through a list of the top grossing games of all time including Mario Cart, Tetris, PUGB, the Witcher 3, Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto and Minecraft. Finally, they discuss the possibility that life is just a Virtual Reality.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A conversation about the nerdy things we love and the things that matter most. If you love sci-fi, fantasy, comics, the MCU, the DCU, Star Wars and Star Trek, you'll probably like this show.
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Matthew Seipel-Anderson
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