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The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves

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Two card carrying Nerds get together (very occasionally at the moment) for a nerdy chat about movies, TV, comics, art and whatever else pops into their heads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Haunted Nerds Return - Naked From The Waist Down

    In which Stuart and Andy are back... The Haunted Nerds return (although still recording via Skype), for a catch up. Expect a little chat about where they've been, a lot of listing the movies they've watched and a little bit of other stuff too. Links - Stuart: Linktree Andy: Website | Facebook |...

  2. And Why Not? Things Change - A Mini Update

    In this very short episode, Stuart explains where the And Why Not? episodes are heading, why they're moving and a little bit of what's to come. New links for And Why Not? Acast iTunes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Isolated Nerds: Episode14 - Top Of The Toons

    In which Stuart and Andy talk toons... Stuart and Andy get together to talk about & countdown their 10 favourite cartoons. But before they get into that, they have a little catch up about what they're working on (comics & commissions), what they've been watching (Reacher, Dune, Belfast, Mass) and...

  4. Isolated Nerds: Episode 13 - Impromptu Nerds

    In which Stuart and Andy have an impromtu nerdy catch up... In this unplanned episode, Stuart and Andy have a bit of a catch up, a bit of a whinge, a bit of a reflection and a bit of a look to plans for the year ahead. Arty Shout-Out - Character Design Challenge (Instagram) Title Music - Who My...

  5. Isolated Nerds: Episode 12 - That Was The Year That Was 2021

    In which Stuart and Andy reflect on the important things from 2021... In this festive (ish) end of year edition, Stuart & Andy take a look back at their standouts of the year, from the world of TV, Films, Artists & comics. So grab a mulled wine and a mince pie and settle in for the final Isolated...

  6. Isolated Nerds: Episode 11 - Only Commissions In The Building - Season 21

    In which Stuart and Andy have an overdue catch up, from a safe distance... The Nerds finally get back together to talk commissions and other general nerdy stuff; including Only Murders In The Building, Bone, the Bald trailer and more. Shout Outs: Artists - ArtofPringo, ArtNineTwo Podcast - James...

  7. Isolated Nerds: Episode 10 - Nailing The Goldblum Look

    In which Stuart and Andy have a catch up, from a safe distance... The Nerds have a bit of Nerdy catch up, talking comic cons, movies (Deep Rising & The Dead Don't Die) and TV (Ghosts) and some other bits that neither of us can remember (so let us know if we say anything particularily...

  8. Isolated Nerds: Episode 9 - Nerd Haunting Battle Badgers

    In which Stuart and Andy are joined by Steve Sims, from a safe distance, to spread some dirty business... The Nerds are joined by special guest Steve Sims for an epic chat about art, comics, KickStarters, movies and more. Strap in folks, this one is a long one! You can find the images Steve talks...

  9. Why Comics? - Episode 16 with Forpe

    In which Stuart Mulrain asks Forpe the big question... Why Comics? returns, and this time Stuart is joined by Darrell Thorpe (Errol vs Evil, George Mayhem, Pussy Manfists), to talk comics, pushing yourself creatively and more... LINKS Forpe: Linktree The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves: Linktree...

  10. Isolated Nerds: Episode 8 - The Spice Of Bastards

    In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, for another rambling Nerdy catch up... The Nerds return to have a rambling catch up of what's been going on, including some commissions chat, a bit of comic & movie chat, before getting all foody towards the end. SPOILER WARNING for Jack...

  11. Isolated Nerds: Episode 7 - Oiling The Tortoise

    In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, for another rambling Nerdy catch up... The Nerds return to have a rambling catch up of what's been going on, what they've been working on, reading and watching (including The Mitchells vs The Machines & Army Of The Dead - so expect possible...

  12. Isolated Nerds: Episode 6 - Hellboy's Taint

    In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, for a rambling Nerdy catch up... The Nerds return to have a rambling talk about arty stuff, weird dreams, imposter syndrome, a bit of ranting and a catch up of what they've been reading & watching. NOTE - Stuart mistakenly says that this is...

  13. Flash Of Genius #1 - This Foul Earth

    In which Stuart discovers the origins of This Foul Earth... In this pilot episode for a (potentially) new sporadic series, Stuart talks to John Tucker about his podcast series This Foul Earth, discussing the genesis of the idea, how he brought it to life and its success on the Slovenian Comedy...

  14. Isolated Nerds: Episode 5.5/And Why Not? Spoiler Special #1 - The Snyder Cut

    In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, to talk Zack Snyders Justice League... The Nerds buckle to the dazzle of jumping on a bandwagon (and test the waters of an And Why Not? spoiler special) to discuss the Snyder Cut of Justice League. Is it better than the theatrical cut? Is…

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  15. Isolated Nerds: Episode 5 - Andy Five Is Alive

    In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, for a Nerdy catch up... The Nerds return to talk arty stuff, website launches, rebrands, the highs & lows of the KickStarter and more. NOTE - This new episode has been split into two parts (this one and one looking at the Snyder Cut of...

  16. Why Comics? - Episode 15 with David Robertson

    In which Stuart Mulrain asks David Robertson the big question... Why Comics? returns, and this time Stuart is joined by David Robertson (Fred Egg Comics, That Comic Smell), to talk comics and more... LINKS David - Twitter @FredEggComics - Blogspot That Comic Smell - Website - Twitter...

  17. Isolated Nerds: Episode 4 - A Nerd Hope

    In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, to talk trying something new... The Nerds return with some more rambling Nerdy chat (honest, they tried to be a slicker podcast with this one, but they don't make it very far). This week they talk trying & learning new art skills, catch up…

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  18. Nerds Roundtable #1 - Art Talk

    For the first Nerds Roundtable, Stuart & Andy are joined by the creative force behind ArtNineTwo; Damian & Helena Edwardson (and Marty the dog), for a chat about art and creating it. Title Music - Who My Tryna Fool by Ruth's Curtain Links - ArtNineTwo: Twitter @artninetwo - Website - Facebook -...

  19. Why Comics? - Episode 14 with Alan Henderson

    In which Stuart Mulrain asks Alan Henderson the big question... Why Comics? returns, and this time Stuart is joined by Alan Henderson (Penned Guin), to talk comics and more... LINKS Penned Guins - Twitter @PennedGuin - Etsy - Facebook Alan - Twitter @Shadow1972 The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves:...

  20. Isolated Nerds: Episode 3 - Seven Months Later

    In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, for the return of this nerdy nonsense... After a 7 month absence, the Haunted Nerds are back (via the power of Skype) for more of that Nerdy chat you love to listen too (after you've run out of the stuff you really love listening too and…

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  21. Nerds Special: Small Press Talk

    In which Stuart is joined by Tom Stewart & Tony Esmond to talk Small Press Comics... For this Special Nerds episode, Stuart is again joined by Tom Stewart (That Comic Smell) and Tony Esmond (ACP) for a chat about Small Press Comics, what that term means, the pros and cons of the terms and the…

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  22. Why Comics? - Episode 13 with Damian Edwardson

    In which Stuart Mulrain asks Damian Edwardson the big question... Series Two of Why Comics? kicks off with Stuart being joined by Damian Edwardson (Galaxy Grappling Alliance/ArtNineTwo), to talk comics and more... LINKS ARTNINETWO - Twitter @artninetwo - Website - Facebook - YouTube OMEN TO THAT...

  23. Isolated Nerds: Episode 2 - Art & Noise

    In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, to talk film scores... For the second time; Stuart is joined by Andy via Skype for the second episode from our respective isolations. This episode, Stuart and Andy create the ultimate film score mixtape, with each of them picking 10 of…

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  24. Isolated Nerds: Episode 1 - From A Distance

    In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance... For the first time; Stuart is joined by Andy via Skype for the first episode from our respective isolations. Up for discussion this episode are Troobs 2020, the postponement of Troobs 2021, A Drawing A Day, March Of Robots 2020, movies...

  25. Nerds Special: Review Talk

    In which Stuart is joined by Tom Stewart & Tony Esmond to talk about reviews... For this Special Nerds episode, Stuart is joined by Tom Stewart (That Comic Smell) and Tony Esmond (ACP) for a chat about reviews, reviewers and the art of reviewing... Title Music - Who My Tryna Fool by Ruth's…

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  26. Nerds Special: 2020 Talk

    In which Stuart is joined by Tom Stewart & Tony Esmond to talk about the year to come... For this Special Nerds episode, Stuart is joined by Tom Stewart (That Comic Smell) and Tony Esmond (ACP) to talk about what they would like to see in the world of comics in 2020. Title Music - Who My Tryna…

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  27. Series 5, Episode 6 - What Kind Of Year Has It Been

    In which Stuart is joined in the NerdCave by an old friend to talk about the year that was 2019... Andy returns to the pod to join Stuart in a conversation about 2019, discussing everything from their personal highs and lows, favourite films, comics and more, all in that usual rambling way that…

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  28. Why Comics? - Episode 12 with Pete Genepool

    In which Stuart Mulrain asks Pete Genepool the big question... This episode, Stuart is joined by Pete Genepool (ComicHaus), to talk comics and answer the big question (with some random tangents including Hollyoaks & Astro Turf!!!)... WARNING - This episode contains spoilers for the last X-Men…

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  29. Why Comics? - Episode 11 with Tom Stewart

    In which Stuart Mulrain asks Tom Stewart the big question... This episode, Stuart is joined by Tom Stewart (That Comic Smell), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - That Comic Smell, Fred Egg Comics, Comic Arts Festival Podcast, READ COMICS! LINKS TOM - Twitter @uramyx...

  30. Why Comics? - Episode 10 with Steve Sims

    In which Stuart asks Steve Sims the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by Steve Sims (Beast Hunting Battle Badgers), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - Bone, Usagi Yojimbo, TMNT: City Fall, Akira, The Fabulous Freak Brothers, Maus, Circuside, Just...

  31. Why Comics? - Episode 9 with Barry Nugent

    In which Stuart asks Barry Nugent the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by Barry Nugent (Geek Syndicate), to talk comics (with some tangents into the films & TV they inspired) and answer the big question... Recommendations - Planetary, DC: The New Frontier, Half Past Danger,...

  32. Why Comics? - Episode 8 with Sara Dunkerton

    In which Stuart asks Sara Dunkerton the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by Sara Dunkerton (MULP), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - Maus, Elmer, Blacksad, Grandville, Mouse Guard, Beasts Of Burden, Beast Hunting Battle Badgers, Brian Talbot:...

  33. Why Comics? - Episode 7 with Russell Mark Olson

    In which Stuart asks Russell Mark Olson the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by Russell Mark Olson (Gateway City), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - Corpse On The Imjin!, Harvey Kurtzman, EC Comics, Joe's Bar, Torpedo, Slots, Pup & Grumpicorn &...

  34. Why Comics? - Episode 6 with Nick Prolix

    In which Stuart asks Nick Prolix the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by the mighty Nick Prolix (Slang Pictorial, Cockney Kung-Fu), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - The Seven Sagas Of Silverbeard, John Tucker, Atom Agency, Owen Sherwood/The...

  35. Why Comics? - Episode 5 with Vince Hunt

    In which Stuart asks Vince Hunt the question; Why Comics?... This time, Stuart completes his trilogy of Awesome Pod hosts and is joined by Vince Hunt (The Red Mask From Mars, The Awesome Comics Podcast) to talk about his love of comics and more, all stemming from that one question.…

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  36. Why Comics? - Episode 4 with Sarah Millman

    In which Stuart asks Sarah Millman the question; Why Comics?... Stuart is joined by Sarah Millman (NPC Tea/Heart Of Time) to talk about creating comics, working as a freelancer, the convention experience and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - Jen Wang, Shaun Tan…

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  37. Nerds Special: Con Talk

    In which Stuart is joined by Iz McAuliffe & Tony Esmond to talk comic cons... For this Special Nerds episode, Stuart is joined by Iz McAuliffe (CICE) and Tony Esmond (ACP) to talk about the UK Comic Convention scene. We talk the highs, lows and all the stuff inbetween. SHOUT OUTS; Nottingham…

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  38. Why Comics? - Episode 3 with Dan Butcher

    In which Stuart asks Dan Butcher the question; Why Comics?... Stuart is joined by Dan Butcher (Vanguard/The Awesome Comics Podcast) to talk about creating comics and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - Invincible, Kingdom, Rachael Smith, Reckless Hero & John Tucker LINKS;...

  39. Series 5, Episode 5 - Music To Draw Nerds By

    In which Andy and Stuart talk about music to draw to... Andy returns to the NerdCave to talk about the music they listen to when they draw, talk a little about some of the films they've seen recently (spoilers for Avengers Endgame and Bumblebee) and answer the question; "where the hell has Andy...

  40. Why Comics? - Episode 2 with John Tucker

    In which Stuart asks John Tucker the question; Why Comics?... Stuart is joined by John Tucker (Adrift, Plan A/Plan B) to talk about creating comics and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - Gunshow, Nedroid Picture Diary & Charles H. Raymond LINKS; JOHN- Website - Twitter...

  41. Why Comics? - Episode 1 with Tony Esmond

    In which Stuart asks Tony Esmond the question; Why Comics?... For the first episode of our new series, Stuart is joined by Tony Esmond (NoBrow, The Awesome Comics Podcast) to talk about his love of comics and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - In Waves & Kingdom LINKS;...

  42. Prelude To New

    In which Stuart attempts to explain the 2 new Nerds Series... In this brief preview mini-episode, Stuart talks about - in his usual rambling way - his plans for the new upcoming Nerds Series, that will be launching soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. Series 5, Episode 4 - Shootin' The Shizz with Tony Esmond

    In which Stuart talks nonsense with Tony Esmond... While Andy is away, Stuart got together with The Awesome Comics Podcast's (and professional Steven Seagal lookalike) Tony Esmond, for a semi planned chat about Superman movies, comic book movies in general and a bit more. NOTE: The audio on the...

  44. Series 5, Episode 3 - An Analogue Idiot In A Digital Age (or Just An Idiot)

    In which Andy and Stuart mostly talk drawing. Again... The Nerds are back to talk about finishing March Of Robots, making the switch to digital art, that Star Wars Trailer, Tim Burton's Batman at 30 and more. Title Music - Who My Tryna Fool by Ruth's Curtain KickStarter Shout-Outs for; Slang...

  45. Series 5, Episode 2 - March Of The Robots

    In which Stuart & Andy talk drawing, robots and more... To celebrate the March drawing project 'March Of Robots', Stuart and Andy talk about their experiences so far, drawing in general, plus some robots, MCU and other nerdy chat in the usual rambling style you've come to expect. Hosted on Acast....

  46. Series 5, Episode 1 - Fallout

    In which Stuart & Andy have a post Troobs 2019 debrief and talk about the falling out that neither of them noticed they'd had. They also talk Making Comics With Springworth, what they're working on next, answer some "listeners" questions and talk about the pros & cons of taking part in drawing...

  47. Series 4, Episode 10; The End Of The Year As We Know It

    In which Stuart and Andy see out the series and the year with some picks for their highs of 2018.Join two exhausted Nerds as they try to remember the stuff that happened to them in the last 12 months, in the usual rambling manner you've come to love/put up with when you have nothing else to…

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  48. Series 4, Episode 9 - Questionable Nerds

    In which Stuart & Andy didn't have anything planned so they opened the floor to listeners questions...Fall for our click baiting description that they reveal their deepest and darkest secrets as they answer questions about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Plugholes & Assassinations vs Murder! Hosted...

  49. Series 4, Episode 8 - Symmetrical Helmets

    In which Stuart & Andy talk drawing...Whilst Stuart hides himself away from the vengeful wrath of Gary Busey, he and Andy celebrate Sketchtember with another drawing special and talk about why they draw, making money from art, pushing yourself to create and more. Hosted on Acast. See...

  50. Series 4, Episode 7 - Shifted Deadline

    In which Stuart & Andy reflect on the Troobs Summer Variant, Stuart's trip to the DC Exhibition & Harry Potter Studio Tour, James Bond, selling sketch pages and more (plus Stuart rejoices over the end of The Big Bang Theory - the misery is almost over). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

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Two card carrying Nerds get together (very occasionally at the moment) for a nerdy chat about movies, TV, comics, art and whatever else pops into their heads.

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