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Take The Nerd Out

by John Marco and Shimmer

Take The Nerd Out is the podcast where two lifelong geeks break down everything pop culture, fandom, and nerd-core; no gatekeeping, no judgment, just pure unfiltered nerd talk. Hosted by John Marco and Shah-Ameer Wali, the show dives into comics, movies, anime, and the convention scene they've spent years covering from the front lines. Expect hot takes on the latest releases, deep cuts into fan culture, debates that get a little too heated, and the kind of conversations you'd have with your group chat if your group chat actually knew what they were talking about. New Episodes Weekly!

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Episodes

  1. Things Are Changing… + Zack Snyder’s DC Return? | Take The Nerd Out Ep. 14

    Things are changing on Take The Nerd Out.In Episode 14, John and Shimmer get personal about why John is stepping away from the podcast for now, the financial reality of being a full-time creator, TikTok’s changing creator programs, and the struggle between chasing monetization and making the...

  2. WE GOT INVITED TO A TIKTOK SCREENING!? | Take The Nerd Out EP 13

    00:00 – Intro / What We’re Nerding Out About01:18 – Ocarina of Time Reveal & Zelda Talk 06:21 – Our TikTok Secret Screening Experience15:59 – Heart of the Beast Review 24:54 – Watching Akira for the First Time 32:54 – Hope Review: Amazing Movie, Terrible CGI 38:58 – Apple’s New iPhone Duo 48:17 –...

  3. Our First Guest! Dragon Ball, One Piece & Anime Hot Takes ft. Parker Senpai

    🎙️ Take The Nerd Out welcomes our FIRST EVER GUEST — Parker Senpai! 🔥 Parker joins John Marco & Shimmer to talk about his journey from the military and content creation to becoming an anime interviewer, how he found his place in the anime community, and what he’s learned from interviewing over...

  4. GTA 6 Gameplay Reaction, God Valley & The Future of Anime | Take The Nerd Out Ep. 11

    🎙️ Take The Nerd Out is finally back in the studio! This week, John Marco & Shimmer react to the insane GTA 6 gameplay reveal 🎮, talk Hades II, Shimmer FINALLY watches Your Name 😭, and John recaps Anime NYC. We also get into the massive One Piece: God Valley announcement 🏴‍☠️, Avengers:...

  5. House Of The Dragon Season Finale Reaction | Take The Nerd Out EP 10

    🎙️ Take the Nerd Out Podcast | Episode 10 This week on Take the Nerd Out Podcast, John Marco & Shimmer break down the House of the Dragon season finale and give their thoughts on the season as a whole. Was the finale worth the buildup? Who had the best character arc? And did Season 3 actually...

  6. Our Reactions to Spiderman: Brand New Day | Take The Nerd Out Ep.9

    🕷️ Did Spider-Man: Brand New Day actually live up to the hype?This week on Take the Nerd Out Podcast, we're breaking down everything about Marvel's newest Spider-Man movie. From Tom Holland's performance and the emotional moments that hit us the hardest to the biggest surprises, cameos…

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  7. The Biggest SDCC Announcements Are Here... And We Have Thoughts | Take The Nerd Out Ep 8

    Welcome back to Take the Nerd Out Podcast! 🎙️This week we're talking all things anime, gaming, comics, movies, and everything in between. In this episode: 🎮 Shimmer finally beats Hades (and immediately gets addicted to Hades II) ⚡ Is Pokémon Black & White actually one of the best Pokémon games?...

  8. Did The Odyssey Live Up to the Hype | Take The Nerd Out Ep 7

    🎙️ Take the Nerd Out Podcast | Did The Odyssey Live Up to the Hype? This week we're diving deep into Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey! We break down our spoiler-filled thoughts on the film, reveal our ratings, discuss whether it lived up to the massive hype, and compare it to some of Nolan's…

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  9. Is Anime Expo Still worth going to!? | Take The Nerd Out Ep 6

    Welcome back to Episode 6 of Take the Nerd Out! 🎙️ This week, we're diving into one of the biggest debates in the anime community: Is Anime Expo still worth going? After attending both Anime Expo and Dream Con, we break down the good, the bad, and whether AX is becoming too crowded for its own...

  10. GTA PRICE REVEAL? ARE VIDEO GAMES TOO EXPENSIVE? | Take The Nerd Out Ep 5

    Welcome back to Episode 5 of the Take the Nerd Out Podcast! 🎙️This week, we're breaking down one of the biggest gaming stories of the year—the GTA price reveal. Is the new price justified, or is gaming headed in the wrong direction?We also react to the latest One Piece trailer and discuss what...

  11. Was Supergirl a trash movie?! | Take The Nerd Out Ep 4

    ‪@ShimmerWali‬ & @Johnmarcoasks‬ ‪talk about Supergirl movie and decide whether its a bad or as good as people are saying for Episode 4!Follow us on all Socials!@takethenerdout on all socials@johnmarcoasks @shimmerwaliPatreon coming soon!

  12. IS TOY STORY 5 MOVIE OF THE YEAR?!

    ​⁠ @Johnmarcoasks ⁠ & @ShimmerWali ⁠ Talk Toy Story 5, House Of The Dragon, for and more for episode 3! Follow us on all Socials! @takethenerdout on all socials @johnmarcoasks @shimmerwali BONUS EPISODES WEEKLY https://www.patreon.com/c/takethenerdout/posts

  13. HE GOT ME A GAG GIFT!

    ​ @Johnmarcoasks gifts @ShimmerWali a Gag Gift for Episode 2 Follow us on all Socials!@takethenerdout on all socials@johnmarcoasks @shimmerwaliBONUS EPISODES WEEKLY https://www.patreon.com/c/takethenerdout/posts

  14. OUR FIRST EPISODE!

    Our Very First Episode! Hosted by @johnmarcoasks and @shimmerwali New Episodes Weekly! Bonus episodes every week on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/takethenerdout/posts

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Take The Nerd Out is the podcast where two lifelong geeks break down everything pop culture, fandom, and nerd-core; no gatekeeping, no judgment, just pure unfiltered nerd talk. Hosted by John Marco and Shah-Ameer Wali, the show dives into comics, movies, anime, and the convention scene they've spent years covering from the front lines. Expect hot takes on the latest releases, deep cuts into fan culture, debates that get a little too heated, and the kind of conversations you'd have with your group chat if your group chat actually knew what they were talking about. New Episodes Weekly!

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How many episodes does Take The Nerd Out have?

Take The Nerd Out currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Take The Nerd Out about?

Take The Nerd Out is the podcast where two lifelong geeks break down everything pop culture, fandom, and nerd-core; no gatekeeping, no judgment, just pure unfiltered nerd talk. Hosted by John Marco and Shah-Ameer Wali, the show dives into comics, movies, anime, and the convention scene they've...

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Take The Nerd Out has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Take The Nerd Out is created and hosted by John Marco and Shimmer.
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