Pinch of Nerd
by Aaron Bell
What happens when three nerds (one a professional chef, one who eats like a 10-year old, and one somewhere in between) get together to discuss nerdy pop-culture goodness, cooking and eating habits? You get Pinch of Nerd, a new podcast combining nerd stuff with food stuff.
Episodes
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I Want My Nickelback episode 114 / Plain Oatmeal
Hey all you Nickleheads, we are back to discuss the next song in our song-by-song review of Nickleback's entire catalog. For this episode J. Allen, Mark, and Chef Aaron revisit the song “Hollywood” of the album “Silver Side Up.” And Chef Aaron offers up an Nickleback inspired recipe for plain...
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I Want My Nickleback episode 87 / Lightly Toasted White Bread
Hey all you Nickleheads, we are back to discuss the next song in our song-by-song review of Nickleback's entire catalog. For this episode J. Allen, Mark, and Chef Aaron talk about Feed The Machine's "The Betrayal Act III". And Chef Aaron offers up an Nickleback inspired recipe for lightly toasted...
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Harry Potter / Jello Sugar Cookies
Podcastio! Chef Aaron and J. Allen hit the road (without Mark!) and visit some family and Harry Potter experts to talk about Harry Potter! Chef and J.'s sister, Tiffany, and mom, M. J., sit in this week to talk about magic, eating barf flavored jelly beans, the "M" word, and kidnapping roommates...
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Zelda / Feijoada Sauce
This episode is all about Zelda and to help J, Chef Aaron, and Mark talk all about Zelda we have special guest Vicenzo Naves! As they (well, at least a couple of them) get ready for the new Zelda videogame, the gang reminisces about the many (many!) Zelda games released over the years and along…
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I Want My Nickleback episode 42 / Cottage Cheese
Hey Nickelheads, it's time for the installment of I Want My Nickelback, our song-by-song review of Nickelback's wonderful catalog. This is the 42nd episode and we dive deep in to Nickelback's 42nd song "Throw Yourself Away". We reminisce about the first time we heard this song. We also go through...
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Captain America / 'Merica Mixer
O Captain! Our Captain! For this episode of Pinch of Nerd, the hosts are talking about Captain America. Along the way they break a record for the most amount of segments in a podcast episode and talk about Captain America flavored ice, huge pecs, rocky mountain oysters, punching nazis, and waking...
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Sports (again) / Super Bowl Super Cheese Ball
Are you ready for some sports ball, again? The Pinch of Nerders are back after a short break with a new episode about sports. For this sports episode the hosts discuss playing sports while maintaining your nerdhood. The Brothers Bell tell stories about playing flag-football, softball, and hockey…
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Pee-wee Herman / Ice Cream French Toast
Come on in, and pull yourself up a chair (like Chairry!). Let the fun begin, it's time to let down your hair! And it's time for a Pinch of Nerd podcast episode dedicated to Pee-wee Herman! The hosts discuss the movies, the playhouse, and the impact Pee-wee had on them growing up. The hosts also...
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Comic Conventions / Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies
The hosts are on the road for this episode! Recording from a hotel room in Seattle the day before heading to Emerald City Comic Con to host a Pinch of Nerd panel. And since they are in the con mood, this episode is all about comic cons. Chef Aaron and J. Allen have lots (lots!) of con stories…
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Shrek / Swamp Juice
We've been joking about it for awhile now but we finally dedicate a full episode to Shrek! For this episode the hosts welcome some special guests - Lourdes Bell and Brandy Bell. We talk about interspecies romance, how many glasses of wine is needed to enjoy a Shrek film, Shrek memes, torturing...
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Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World / Seven Chili Mole
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World ranks as one of the Pinch of Nerd gang's favorite films (and comics) of all time. J. Allen, Mark, and Chef Aaron talk about their love for this truly unique film (and comic) and discuss some of their own exes - both the person kind and the food kind. Chef Aaron and J....
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The Simpsons / Chorizo and Potato Taquitos
It's the Pinch of Nerd podcast and it's all about The Simpsons. Also food. It's also about food. Food and The Simpsons. You know we had to get to it sooner or later and it must be later because The PONers finally talk about this corner stone of culture. The tasting trio has one of the most…
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Savage Steve Holland / Chili Dog
Kumbaya! It's an episode all about Savage Steve Holland and specifically Better Off Dead, One Crazy Summer, and Eek! The Cat. Mark, J. Allen, and Chef Aaron talk about their love of the films and the cartoon while pondering their personal montages, who they would most want to make laugh, and…
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Star Trek / Pineapple Coconut Cookies
Set Phasers to "Yum" for this Star Trek themed episode of the Pinch of Nerd podcast. Special Guest Tim Nelson joins Mark, J. Allen, and Chef Aaron to discuss Star Trek. Over the course of the episode the gang debates phaser technology, who they would take to the Holodeck, and space bitches. There...
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Nickelback / Plain White Cake
It's the first episode of the refocused Pinch of Nerd podcast as J. Allen, Mark, and Chef Aaron talk about their shared passion for the music of Nickelback. The hosts take a look at the first song from the first Nickelback album and reminisce about the first time they heard it. Chef Aaron offers…
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Kevin Smith / Asian Caramel Tofu Rice Bowl
Snootchie Bootchies! This episode of Pinch of Nerd is all about filmmaker and entertainment emporium maker Kevin Smith! The hosts discuss their favorites from Kevin's career, meeting your heroes, and whether or not if they would eat a cupcake made by Jay. The Brothers Bell also tell Mark about…
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The Kids in the Hall / Apple Horseradish Sausage
It's time to pinch some nerds, pinch some food, and crush some heads! Join Mark and the Brothers Bell (J. Allen and Chef Aaron) as they chat about The Kids in the Hall. They reminisce about their favorite Kids in the Hall sketches and discuss whether or not they'd eat an omelette that was made by...
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Sports / Super Bowl Party Wing Sauces, Dip, and Drink
Are you ready for some football? With the Super Bowl coming up, Mark, J. Allen, and Chef Aaron talk about sports. Chef Aaron and J. Allen regale Mark with stories of being in the Arizona High School Football Hall of Fame, being on Sports Center, confusing hockey fans with the Cheechoo song, and...
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Muppets / Korean Pork Bahn Mi Sandwich
It's time to play the music. It's time to light the lights. It's time to meet the hosts of the Pinch of Nerd Podcast as they talk about the Muppet Show tonight! Join Chef Aaron, Mark, and J. Allen as they talk about all things Muppets and a great number of things that aren't Muppets like bad…
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Special Bonus D&D Episode: Spices of Hope and the Chicken Crusade - Part 4
In the finale of our special D&D fast-food themed adventure episode, WinDeez Nuts (played by J. Allen), Robble Robble (Played by Chef Aaron), and Big Caesar (played by Mark) are on a collision course with the armies of both PopeEyes and Fillet of Chic as the three groups race to the hidden city…
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Special Bonus D&D Episode: Spices of Hope and the Chicken Crusade - Part 3
In part 3 of our special D&D fast-food themed adventure episode, WinDeez Nuts (played by J. Allen), Robble Robble (Played by Chef Aaron), and Big Caesar (played by Mark) have discovered the location of the mysterious hermit who holds the key to ending the chicken sandwich war. The fast food…
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Special Bonus D&D Episode: Spices of Hope and the Chicken Crusade - Part 2
In part 2 of our special D&D fast-food themed adventure episode, WinDeez Nuts (played by J. Allen), Robble Robble (Played by Chef Aaron), and Big Caesar (played by Mark) begin their mission to help stop the war between PoePies and Filet of Chic armies. The tasty trio leave BurgerDeep headed for…
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Special Bonus D&D Episode: Spices of Hope and the Chicken Crusade - Part 1
In this, the first part of our special bonus D&D adventure episode J. Allen, Chef Aaron, and Mark play some fast-food inspired D&D! J. Allen dons the character of WinDeez Nuts (a Frosty Wizard), Chef Aaron becomes Robble Robble (a Ham Burgling Rogue), and Mark slips into the character of Big…
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Dungeons and Dragons / Mountain Dew Churros
You find yourself in a dark and damp dungeon and on the walls, scribbled in blood, is "Welcome to another episode of the Pinch of Nerd podcast!" For this episode about Dungeons and Dragons (or D&D if you prefer) the gang is joined by friend and indie videogame developer Ryan Flett. In addition to...
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Nightmare Before Christmas / Carmel Apple Cookies
What's this? What's this? It's a new episode of the Pinch of Nerd podcast all about The Nightmare Before Christmas! J. Allen, Mark, and Chef Aaron discuss the holiday classic and along the way contemplate who, other than Danny Elfman, could have written the music for the film and which holiday…
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Super Mario Bros. / Peach and Dijon Mustard Pizza
It's a me, Mario! This episode of Pinch of Nerd is all about the Marioverse - all things Super Mario Bros.! The guys talk about a bunch of different Mario games including a brief reminisce on the film The Wizard. The segments for this episode include which Marioverse character they would want to...
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Futurama / Jerk Sauce
Good news, everyone! This issue of Pinch of Nerd is about Futurama! The normal crew is joined by special guest Wanda the Cheese Wizard (a for-real certified cheese expert) as they talk about favorite Futurama episodes, characters, and moments from the wonderful cartoon. Along the way they also…
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Adventure Time / Cherry and Habanero Fruit Leather
It's time for an adventure! Adventure Time is one of Mark's favorites and he tries to convince J. Allen (who hasn't seen it) and Chef Aaron (who's only seen the first season) to give it a chance. Along the way there are discussions about which Teenage Mutant Turtle they would eat first and if…
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X-Men / Thai-males
Oh my stars and garters! For this episode of Pinch of Nerd we dive into the X-men comics and Chef Aaron offers a delicious recipe, fusing Thai and Mexican dishes in to new, Uncanny Thai-males. Along the way we discuss which X-men would make up the Sassy X-men, the worst X-men powers (looking at…
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The Tick / Blueberry Cookies
Spoon! This week Mark, J. Allen, and Chef Aaron discuss The Tick. The trio dive into the cartoon, the comics, and both live-action TV versions of the big, blue hero. For this episode's special segment, they debate which Tick villain they would eat with a quick digression about if eating The...
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Star Wars / Spamakopita
In this pilot episode of Pinch of Nerd, we discuss Star Wars, specifically the three trilogies. We also get sidetracked a lot. For instance we spend a good amount of time talking about the weirdest food we've ever eaten which then transitions into which star wars creature we would eat. Also, Chef...
About this show
What happens when three nerds (one a professional chef, one who eats like a 10-year old, and one somewhere in between) get together to discuss nerdy pop-culture goodness, cooking and eating habits? You get Pinch of Nerd, a new podcast combining nerd stuff with food stuff.
Hosted by
Aaron Bell