The Geek, The Nerd, & The Tangent

In this episode Matt shares his thoughts and the thoughts from Erich Mueller, Justin Reeves, and Jason Bentley on the year mark of losing our dear friend Bret.

We love our dear friend. We always will. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. We thought it would be an appropriate end to this Bret-inspired podcast for us, his friends, to remember him. Join Erich and I as we discuss our friendship with Bret, and enjoy recordings from Andy Bayless, Jason Bentley, and Justin Reeves.  The GNT website will now be used as a blog if anyone would like to write anything about Bret. Please send any writings to [email protected] and we will be happy to put it on the website.  Thank you for listening.

Plague got you down? Learn what Bret, Erich, and Matt have been doing to stay sane and healthy during these times (tv, video games, etc). Also, find out from Matt what it is like to have COVID19! Let us know what you think: https://www.geeknerdtangent.com/contact

This week we throwback to an old segment with some "entertainment news from the internet!" Mostly, we comment on a bunch of random things... Topics include (in no particular order): - Star Wars TV - Video On Demand - HBO Max - Movie theaters Let us know what you think: Geeknerdtangent.com/contact

What do you watch on YouTube? Matt, Erich, and Bret discuss the effect of YouTube on our lives....what we like and what we don't like. Let us know what you think: Geeknerdtangent.com/contact

This week we brought back our friend and sponsor Jason Bently to do yet another Star Wars discussion on The Clone Wars TV Show! Let us know what you think? - https://www.geeknerdtangent.com/contact

This week we do a "Socially Distanced" show and continue our Star Wars discussion with Jason Bently on Star Wars: Return of The Jedi! Let us know what you think? - https://www.geeknerdtangent.com/contact

This week on GNT we have an unofficial Random Round-Up. Unofficial, but very relevant. Matt calls out Erich as the true elitist. We also talk about the effects the coronavirus is having on the Movie/TV industry, movie ratings in LDS culture, Brandon Sanderson novels, and more! Let us know what you think: https://www.geeknerdtangent.com/contact Check out Matt's Geology Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC0SdzexBnuYME9W3RP6r9g/featured

There's a lot on our minds today and this is our chance to let it all out. Topics include Indiana Jones 5 news, childhood actors, PC gaming, daylight savings, fantasy novels, and more! Let us know what you think: https://www.geeknerdtangent.com/contact

This week on GNT, Nathan Dallon joins us to confess and repent about his prior hate of The Last Jedi, which also leads to discussion regarding complex and simple storytelling. Hold on tight for this conversation and let us know what you think! Geeknerdtangent.com

With Indiana Jones 5 on the horizon, we take it upon ourselves to do some good old speculation on what we think Disney will do. This also led us to do a look back on this, one of the greatest franchises of all time! We discuss the movies, video games, tv series of this great character.  Let us know what you think: https://www.geeknerdtangent.com/contact

This week Bret drops by his good buddy Justin’s place to talk about his experience at Disney’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.

This week we continue our Star Wars discussion with one of the all-time greatest movies and one of the greatest sequels of all time! THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK! Let us know what you think? - https://www.geeknerdtangent.com/contact

The Oscar nominations are out! Join the GNT crew as we go through the main Oscar categories and discuss who we think will win and who got snubbed! Let us know your opinion: https://www.geeknerdtangent.com/contact

It’s time for the RANDOM ROUND UP. Enjoy some banter from the GNT crew! Topics discussed: Bret: Reviews for Hot Chicken and Knives Out Matt: Excitement for the upcoming release of Better Call Saul Season 5, AnnE with an E final season Erich: Pickleball…

*SPOILERS* The Mandalorian Episode 7-8, the end of the first season! We talk spoilers, lore, plot, characterization, writing, and much more! Check out this week’s episode and then let us know what you thought of this TV series. Did it live up to your expectations? Did it let you down? What do you want to see next?

*SPOILER TERRITORY* We all saw Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker. We all walked away with very different experiences. Join us, along with special guest Jason Bentley, in our discussion to find out how JJ Abrams did with the enormous task of wrapping up a 9+ movie saga!

The Mandalorian Episode 6: The Prisoner. Bret’s least favorite episode, one of Matt’s favorites, and Erich sits somewhere in the middle. Don’t get your Leku in a bunch when Matt comments on baby Yoda’s cuteness. He is so cute it isn’t even funny. We walk through the episode and talk about what works and what could make it better.  *Sorry for the Audio quality in this episode*

Star Wars Mania continues with MANDO! We discuss Episodes 4 and 5 and clear up confusion about baby Yoda not being Yoda and Carl Weathers not being Lando.

This week we continue to talk about Star Wars The Mandalorian.

This week on the GNT we spoil the first two episodes of the new Disney+ show "The Mandalorian". Also, we have the treat of Nate Dallon stopping by to give us his opinion too in this Star Wars fanboy reaction to "The Mandalorian". 

We've officially entered Star Wars season. In anticipation of Star Wars Episode IX, we get into speculation territory trying to figure out how JJ Abrams is going to wrap this saga up.

This week we dive deeper into the mind of GNT's Matt Palmer. Website: www.geeknerdtangent.com

This week we talk about Fear and Horror in movies and TV for Halloween. Also, we listen to a voice mail from Jason and we react to the final Star Wars 9: Rise Of Skywalker trailer.

Did you watch all 3 seasons (so far) of Stranger Things? Erich, Bret, and Matt get into it and discuss our favorite parts and characters. They discuss what makes it interesting and make comparisons to other TV shows.

This week Matt and Bret continue the episode by episode discussions of the Star Wars movies with a discussion about Star Wars 4: A New Hope. They also go off on a long tangent about Martin Scorsese's comments about Cinema and Marvel Movies.

This week we dive deeper into the mind of GNT's Bret Anderson. Website: www.geeknerdtangent.com

This week on GNT we FINISH HIM!! Bret isn't with us, but join Matt and Erich for a discussion on Mortal Kombat video games and the 1995 movie. Also, do violent video games and movies cause violence? www.geeknerdtangent.com

Where are all the Original Movies? This week we talk about Original Movies and try and figure out why we don't see them as Box office money makers. 

This week the guys talk about the old ABC primetime block from the 90’s…TGIF. Discussion about appointment TV and our favorite shows from the line and if the still hold up. Plus some listener Feedback on Cobra Kai season 1.

This week we dive deeper into the life and passions of GNT's Erich Mueller. Join us for this exclusive interview (yes, I know it is easy to claim "exclusive"). Website: www.geeknerdtangent.com

The GNT crew get passionate about Revenge of the Sith! Join us in our discussion of what should have been, what we do like about Episode III, the cheesy moments of the movie, and George Lucas himself. Also get our reaction to the new trailer for The Mandalorian and the announcement for a new Obi-Wan tv series slated to come to Disney+!

This week on GNT we marvel over Marvel! We do a spoiler discussion on Spiderman Far From Home, we discuss what is next now that we’ve come to an end of this phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we talk superhero movie burn out...and there may or may not be a brief derailment related to Sesame Street, you’ll only know if you listen! Please leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/2SZFLmO We want to hear from you: Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/geeknerdtangent Instagram: instagram.com/geeknerdtangent Twitter: twitter.com/geeknerdtangent Voice/Text Line: 801-769-6668

This week on GNT we do some serious “Bond”ing over the 007 franchise. Get a glimpse of previous Bond movies, actors, villains. Also, in light of the recent news of Lashana Lynch being cast as the new 007, we discuss the future of the 007 franchise! CineMATTic Reviews: https://anchor.fm/cinemattic Please leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/2SZFLmO We want to hear from you: Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/geeknerdtangent Instagram: instagram.com/geeknerdtangent Twitter: twitter.com/geeknerdtangent Voice/Text Line: 801-769-6668

This week we get into Indiana Jones...and we get to a really good discussion on that iconic movie after we go on a classic GNT tangent where Erich calls us out for using the word “nostalgia” too much. Website: geeknerdtangent.com Venmo: @geeknerdtangent Please leave us a review on Itunes: bit.ly/2SZFLmO We want to hear from you: Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/geeknerdtangent Instagram: instagram.com/geeknerdtangent Twitter: twitter.com/geeknerdtangent Voice/Text Line: 801-769-6668

VIDEO GAMES! We talk about the past, present, and fascinating future of video games! From our first experiences with video games to our thoughts on where we are now with video games and where we’re heading. What do you think is the future of gaming? Please leave us a review on Itunes: bit.ly/2SZFLmO We want to hear from you: https://www.geeknerdtangent.com/contact

Nate finally joins us to defend himself against the Attack of the Matt in Episode 44. Spoiler: We actually just mostly agree. We then get into the nitty gritty of Star Wars Episode II. Was this movie any good? Find out what we think! And then let us know what you think! Venmo: @geeknerdtangent Please leave us a review on Itunes: bit.ly/2SZFLmO Let us know what you think: geeknerdtangent.com/contact

Another famous Total Random Roundup. The podcast gang has great time talking about sundry topics that are on our minds as of late. Indiana Jones, Godzilla, children being creepy, USB frustration, Good Omens Netflix/Amazon petition, and last but not least, Erich’s legendary stories of construction dancing and beasts! Venmo: @geeknerdtangent Music attribution (during Erich’s story): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipNqY9wHPqg

Get to know the GNT crew this week as we dive into their personalities based on the 16personalities.com quiz! Also, find out who in the geek/nerd world represents our personality types. Have you taken this quiz? How well did you feel it described you? Venmo: @geeknerdtangent Let us know what you think: https://www.geeknerdtangent.com/contact

Midichlorians, Jar Jar Binks, podracing, CGI, and more on today’s podcast about Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Get Bret’s, Matt’s, and Erich’s thoughts on the first Star Wars Prequel! Venmo: @geeknerdtangent CineMATTic Reviews: https://anchor.fm/cinemattic Please leave us a review on Itunes: bit.ly/2SZFLmO We want to hear from you: Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/geeknerdtangent Instagram: instagram.com/geeknerdtangent Twitter: twitter.com/geeknerdtangent Voice/Text Line: 801-769-6668

Cobra Kai. Never heard of it? Title doesn’t ring a bell? Not surprised. But you will be pleasantly surprised as to your enjoyment levels as you watch this Karate Kid sequel TV show. We leave out spoilers for the first few minutes so you can get a feel for the show, then we spoil the crap out of season 1 and 2! Then we speculate what will happen in season 3. Where is Cobra Kai season 3 going to go? Let us know: Voicemail/Text Line: 801-769-6668 Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/geeknerdtangent Instagram: instagram.com/geeknerdtangent Twitter: twitter.com/geeknerdtangent

GNT finally spoils the heck out of Endgame. Join us as we get into the nitty gritty of the movie! We want to know what you think about our battle of ideas! CineMATTic Reviews: https://anchor.fm/cinemattic Please leave us a review on Itunes: bit.ly/2SZFLmO We want to hear from you: Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/geeknerdtangent Instagram: instagram.com/geeknerdtangent Twitter: twitter.com/geeknerdtangent Voice/Text Line: 801-769-6668

This week on the geek, the nerd, and the tangent we discuss what it’s like for women in geek culture. Don’t worry, we bring in some wonderful guests to lend the show some feminine cred! Join Bret and Matt with recurring guest Bridget Smith from “The Bridge Cosplay” and her sister Audrey!  Check out Bridget's cosplay instagram here @thebridgecosplay. We want to hear from you: Voice/Text Line: 801-769-6668 Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/geeknerdtangent Instagram: instagram.com/geeknerdtangent Twitter: twitter.com/geeknerdtangent

What Star Wars project are you most looking forward to in 2019? Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker, The Mandalorian, The Clone Wars Season 7, or do you even care? Erich, Matt, and Bret try and catch up on some of the news at Star Wars Celebration Chicago...turns into a typical Star Wars discussion. Also, we have a voicemail from Jason about how to properly watch Avatar and his excitement for Star Wars TV.

Bret and Matt get behind the mics to discuss Avengers: Endgame...A "Spoiler Free" first Reaction. We cheered, we laughed, we cried, and we didn't get up to go to the bathroom.

The guys take a break from movie discussions and talk about technology. Self-driving cars, the internet of things, lab-grown meat...what does the future have in store for us? Also, Matt brings up his opinion of Game Of Thrones and editing out the icky parts.

Matt and Bret were chomping at the bit to get behind the mics and talk about Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker Teaser Trailer. We also interject discussion about the state of Star Wars in general...because we can’t help ourselves.

In summary: We spoil the crap out of Shazam. Do we also talk about Dr. Phil, Maury, and Jerry Springer? Maybe. But if we do, we get past it real quick. CineMATTic Reviews: https://anchor.fm/cinemattic Please leave us a review on Itunes: bit.ly/2SZFLmO Voice/Text Line: 801-769-6668 We want to hear from you: Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/geeknerdtangent Instagram: instagram.com/geeknerdtangent Twitter: twitter.com/geeknerdtangent

It’s time for a total Random Roundup with Bret, Erich, and Matt. Join them as they pick on Erich in a discussion about barbecue vs. cooking out and what it means to be a foodie. Matt shares his experience seeing Potted Potter and his initial impression of the Artemis Fowl series. And finally, something that is actually relevant to our podcast: What’s with that fake Star Wars poster?  Voice/Text Line: 801-769-6668 CineMATTic Reviews: https://anchor.fm/cinemattic Please leave us a review on Itunes: bit.ly/2SZFLmO We want to hear from you: Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/geeknerdtangent Instagram: instagram.com/geeknerdtangent Twitter: twitter.com/geeknerdtangent

We bought some tickets to an advanced showing of DC's SHAZAM! Here is our first reaction.