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The Nerdstravaganza Podcast
by The Nerdstravaganza Podcast
The Four Horsemen of the Nerdpocalypse sally forth to spread the word of the everynerd. Join Tom, Brian, Kam, and Chris as they wander topical realms ranging from the geek chic to the esoteric.
Episodes
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Ep 271 - Oof!
The Galaxy is divided in the wake of Episode 8, and the Nerdstravaganza crew clutch their Force brooms tightly as they reach out with their feelings and try to make sense of it.
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Ep 270 - I've Got a Good Feeling About This
It's finally here! On the eve of The Last Jedi's release, the nerds gather to talk about their hopes and dreams, and their fears, for the latest Star Wars flick.
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Ep 269 - The Neutral Zone
Shields are up and phasers are at the ready this week as the crew of the USS Ganza play a dangerous game of diplomacy in the Net Neutral Zone.
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Ep 268 - Do You Bleed?
Join the gang as they discuss the latest super hero epic, Justice League. A shining star similar to Wonder Woman, or doomed to be as reviled as Suicide Squad? Listen in and find out!
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Ep 267 - Orvillians
After warping around it with comments and praise for several episodes, the Crew of the U.S.S. Ganza decide to dedicate an episode to The Orville.
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Ep 266 - Do Androids Dream of Erotic AIs?
In a follow up to episode 265, the nerds complete their discussion of the Blade Runner franchise by discussing the recent sequel, Blade Runner 2049. Was it all worth the wait? Listen now and find out!
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Ep 265 - Counting Electric Ungulates
In this episode the Ganzdroids discuss "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep", the book upon which Blade Runner and its upcoming sequel are based.
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Ep 264 - Apocalypse Wow
As the nerds regroup after surviving Hurricane Irma, they can't help but have the apocalypse on their minds, which leads to the discussion of some of their favorite end-of-the-world games and stories.
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Ep 263 - PAXicane
Brian and Kam take a break from Hurricane Irma prep long enough to endure Tom's gale force report on PAX West 2017.
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Ep 262 - Thrones Talk
With the dust finally settled from the latest season of Game of Thrones, Kam and Tom figured it'd be a good time to talk about the show's direction and timeline relative to the those of the books on which the show is based.
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Ep 261 - GenConversion
This week, Tom and Brian play dumb as Kam sells them on the tabletop hobby with fresh news from GenCon50.
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Ep 260 - WANhandling
This week, the geeks take time out from their busy begging schedule to discuss crowdfunding of a different kind, and some of the more... unusual... uses of that site.
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Ep 259 - More Magic in the Kingdom
Strap on your ears and give this episode a listen, for much is afoot in the Magic Kingdom and associated realms!
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Ep 258 - Long Live the Doctor!
Episode 258 is here, and with it, a new Doctor! Listen in as Kam and Brian discuss the first female Dr. Who and what that might mean for the series and its fans.
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Ep 257 - Capitalist Commie Censors
Modern China's ascendancy means increased clout for a populous nation with a different set of standards when it comes to media. In this episode comrades Brian, Kam, and Tom wonder what impact heavy-handed censorship from China might have when producers target a global audience.
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Ep 256 - The Wages of Min
Ever mindful of the future, The Nerdstravaganza Gang once again revisit the topics of dwindling retail, rising minimum wages, and what automation means for us all. Will a lucky few lead mankind into the future, as the rest of us relax with a beer and some porn?
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Ep 255 - One Dollar, One Vote!
To commemorate America's Independence Day, Brian and Tom contemplate the hard-won right of consumers to vote with their dollars against the evils of artificial scarcity, scalping, and dubious value dished out piecemeal for a premium price.
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Ep 254 - The Peter Principle
As Uber's bid for world domination suffers a serious setback and their CEO steps down, Tom and Brian are reminded of the many cartoon leaders who faced failure after failure in the cartoons of their youth.
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Ep 253 - Change the machine!
E3 means games, games, and more games, and for Tom and Brian it means talk, talk, and more talk. Listen in as they discuss mid-lifecycle system revisions, confusing naming conventions, and, of course, some Switch.
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Ep 252 - Great Hera!
There may be no more satin tights, but she can still stop a war with love. She's Wonder Woman, and in this episode on The Nerdstravaganza Podcast, Kam and Brian discuss her long-awaited DCEU debut.
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Ep 251 - So Long and Thanks for All the Discounts
In the best-selling 251st episode of The Nerdstravaganza Podcast, the geeks talk about brick and mortar retail, and what hope they stand in a future of online ordering and ever faster shipping.
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Ep 250 - Perpetual Sequentiality
In a closing chapter of an unintended trilogy about the fine art of film, the Ganzartistes turn what was supposed to be a straightforward episode about franchises they'd like to see continued into one about perpetual indentureship in service to shared entertainment.
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Ep 249 - Reboot to the Head
With Summer movies still on the mind, now is the perfect time to join a “rebooted” cast starring Tim, Ryan, and Chet as they weigh film franchise reboots against universe building and cite some examples to tilt the scales.
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Ep 248 - Down in Front
Now that the 2017 summer movie season is here in full force, the nerds gather 'round the popcorn to discuss The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and the blockbusters left to follow.
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Ep 247 - VGMazing!
While not aptly described as a genre, videogame music is a category of music near and dear to many a nerd's heart. In this episode, Brian inspires a conversation about some memorable game music by singing the praises of a current favorite.
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Ep 246 - The Person Within
After the recent hubbub over online identities, the nerds ponder what famous personas they may have met in their years on the 'net.
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Ep 245 - Orlando: The City Beautiful (Part 2)
The special two part feature on The City Beautiful continues! Listen in as the Nerdstravaganza trio discuss some of their favorite things to see and do, as well as a few things they'd still like to experience, in O-Town, a tourism and entertainment destination any nerd is sure to love.
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Ep 245 - Orlando: The City Beautiful (Part 1)
The gang's back in the saddle after a long absence that saw Tom off on an extended trip to Orlando, FL. Listen as the Ganza crew sing the city's praises in this first of a two part special feature.
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Ep 244 - The Land of Misfit Nerds
Kam reports in from the American International Toy Fair while Tom toys with the idea of crashing a wild toy industry party next year.
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Ep 243 - Pack Lightly and Carry a Big Suitcase
Hot on the heels of Tom's cross-country move, Kam and Tom embark on a meandering conversation about just what artifacts of entertainment should be packed for an interstellar journey.
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S01E06-Ganza RPG Play Through - Where's the dynamite?
The last chapter in the craziness of our Diesel-Punk, post-apocalyptic, Weird Western RPG. We'll dive right on in the middle of combat with our Texas Rangers usual battle cry of "We need more dynamite!" Thanks again to Atomic Overmind Press for their "Submachine Guns and Sorcery" Diesel Punk...
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S01E05-Ganza_RPG_Play_Through_-_Changing_Parameters
So our Texas Rangers have gone from an Investigative mission, to Search and Rescue to now just Survival. How will our crew use their abandoned town to their advantage, Check it out in our fifth episode of our Cypher RPG series. #CypherSystem
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S01E04 Ganza RPG Play Through - Diesel-Powered Bait
Only two things you need to know for this episode Diesel Powered Bait Main Street Minefield
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Ep 242 - Words are Wind
Online, debate is often confused with argument, which is itself often confused with something productive or worthwhile. In this episode the nerds struggle to see the point wars of words on the Internet.
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S01E03Ganza RPG Play Through - The Cypher RPG: Hands in the cookie jar
What's the most dangerous thing our Texas Rangers can face in the diesel-punk wasteland? Temptation. Check out Ganza Gaming's next episode in our RPG Play series. #CypherSystem
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Ep 241 - 6 Billion Dollar Man
Listen in as we discuss fictional heroes and villains with billionaire day jobs and their counterparts in the real world.
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S01E02Ganza RPG Play Through - The Cypher RPG: Timeouts for everyone!
Playing in the crazy Pulp/Diesel-Punk/Post-Apocalyptic world of Day After Ragnarok, our Texas Rangers are pushing the limits of their characters sanity as the players push “all in” for the chaos. The Cypher System engine, btw, handled it like a champ. #CypherSystem
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Ep 240 - New Year, High Resolution
Odd years are the best years, and 2017 will likely prove to be an odd year indeed! Join the Ganzacans as they recap the capping off of 2016 and look forward to a brand new year!
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Pickup trucks and physics: Ganza RPG Playthrough S01E01
You are not ready for this. Our Nerdstravaganza GM takes the Cypher RPG and turns it into a post-apocalyptic, mystical Diesel Punk acid trip. Come listen and enjoy the insanity.
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Ep 239 - Giant Monsters
On the eve of their King of Tokyo tournament, the giga-gamers contemplate fictional giant beasts and why people imagine them.
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Episode 238 - The Grand Turklador
Still stuffed themselves, the Ganza Gang give praise to several of their idols - Turklador, Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond!
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Ep 237 - The Slog
Be they books, shows, games, classes, or jobs, In this episode the grindstone sniffing cast discuss intimidating challenges to which they've risen, and the rewards gained for perseverance.
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Ep 236 - The Donald?!?
Listen as the Ganza pundits put a nerdy spin on the biggest upset they've seen this side of Coruscant.
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Ep 235 - High Voter Burnout
When faced with two sub-optimal choices, what's a nerd to do? Why, write in a candidate, of course! Listen as the Committee for a Better Ganzmerica nominates some wholly appropriate write-in candidates.
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Ep 234 - Bubble Squabble
Join the crew this week as they discuss virtual offenses, punishment for those offenses, and the lost art of keeping your hands to yourself. On second thought, maybe VR will suck...
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Ep 233 - My Character is Up Here!
Should the focus of cosplay be the costume itself, the person wearing it, or a little of both? Join the Nerdstravaganza and special guest Victoria as they find the right balance.
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Ep 232 - alt.entertainment
If you make an awesome new show and nobody is there to watch it, did you really make it? As streaming services proliferate and paywalls are erected to protect them from freeloaders, the Ganzavision crew ponder this question and others.
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Ep 231 - Slappin' the Surly Face of Space
Ganza Control has long predicted a second space race. Now, with Boeing not content to let upstart competitors like SpaceX rocket ahead, it appears the firing gun has sounded. Listen as the Ganzanauts ponder the spaceward scramble to come.
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Ep 230 - A Mysterious Past
This week the mysterious heroes ponder why it is that heroes tend to be mysterious. Does coming from a stable home make one less willing to save the day?
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Ep 229 - There and Back Again
It's episode 229, and just in time, for The Hobbit just turned 79! Join The Council of Nerdrond as they discuss the impact of this epoch-making tale.
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The Four Horsemen of the Nerdpocalypse sally forth to spread the word of the everynerd. Join Tom, Brian, Kam, and Chris as they wander topical realms ranging from the geek chic to the esoteric.
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