PODCAST
The Optic Nerds Podcast
by The Optic Nerds
Three geeks discussing film & TV and everything in-between. GASP at their proficient movie knowledge! SWOON as you hear the dulcet tones of their masculine voices! GAG as they throw caution to the wind and criticise everything from the OCD-inflicted George Lucas (allegedly) to the headache-inducing phenomena that is 3D! From their love of exploitation cinema to their indifference of summer Hollywood blockbusters, you WILL be entertained by their opinions!**The Optic Nerds cannot guarantee that you will actually be entertained by their opinions.
Episodes
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 16 (Brian De Palma)
“De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma.” Say it out loud enough times and it just because an abstract sound, but for the Optic Nerds, “De Palma” only means one thing: “Brian.” And so, for episode 16, the Optic Nerds take a look at three of Brian...
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 15 (A Very British Nuclear Apocalypse!)
WARNING: the following episode may cause severe anxiety, depression and the overwhelming urge to evacuate Sheffield. Why? Because in this episode, the ‘Nerds are reviewing three films all about the destruction of Britain via nuclear holocaust: “Threads” (Mick Jackson, 1984), Raymond Briggs’ “When...
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 14 (Father's Day Special 2013)
Well looky-here, it’s Father’s Day! And what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion for card & gift shops to sell over-priced pieces of tat than to snuggle up with the man who ejaculated you into the world and listen to the Optic Nerds as they review Fathers’ Day (1997, Ivan Reitman),...
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 13 (The "Chatting To Lloyd Kaufman" Episode)
When one of the Optic Nerds meandered off to work on the latest Troma film "Return To Nuke ‘Em High" last summer, it was only a matter of time before Lloyd Kaufman would be blackmailed into agreeing to be interviewed by said Optic Nerd. So here, for your consideration, is Lloyd Kaufman talking...
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 12
BOOM! CRASH! SPLAT! Those sounds can only mean one thing… The Optic Nerds are back! But where have they been, and what is left of them? And more importantly – what films left an impression on them during 2012? Find out what the ‘Nerds thought about The Dark Knight Rises, Prometheus, Avengers...
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: 2013 teaser trailer
Just when you thought it was safe to listen to streamable/downloadable content on the internet! Yes, the Optic Nerds are back! Well, nearly anyway. So to pave the way for their official return (due in a month or two), this "radio spot" was created for your ears to hear and your brain to process…
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 11 (The Oddisode).mp3
Good happiness to all of you, and without a brief concoction of doubt (for that would be hypocrisy of the highest assortment), the ‘Nerds would like to present to the internet airwaves their drunken musings concerning a triple-bill of cinematic oddness: Forbidden Zone (Richard Elfman, 1982), La...
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 10 (The Power Of TV).mp3
Whether displaying a Master Of The Universe or Stig Of The Dump, television has power... the power to move buildings using its will alone. Well... okay, not that specific power but it is ruddy powerful and no mistake. In this episode, the Optic Nerd Three take a look at movies all about the power...
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 9 (Easter Special 2012).mp3
It’s Easter! This fact hasn’t escaped our trio of geeks and in this Easter Special episode the ‘Nerds review three films dedicated to showing the life of Jesus in those final few days: Mel Gibson’s “The Passion Of The Christ” (2004), Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation Of Christ” (1988) and...
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 8 (Ken Russell)
Ruddy hell, the Optic Nerds are back! Fulfilling the prophecy foretold by insane geeks a few months ago, the ‘Nerds choose three classic Ken Russell films to review for your listening pleasure: The Who’s rock opera “Tommy” (1975), the philosophically hallucinogenic “Altered States” (1980), and…
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 7 (2011 Christmas Special).mp3
Warm yourselves up this winter’s solstice with the Optic Nerds 2011 Christmas Special! As well as reviewing four festive filmic fillets (Rare Exports – Jalmari Helander, 2010; Scrooged – Richard Donner, 1988; Black Christmas – Bob Clarke, 1974; and Jingle All The Way – Brian Levant, 1996) they…
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 6
After a brief hiatus, the Optic Nerds are back! Following a humbling apology by the ‘Nerds for not recording the previously promised Halloween Special, they review the low-budget indie vampire-fest “Stake Land” (Jim Mickle, 2010), and to tie in with the re-release of Queen’s back-catalogue of...
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 5 (George Lucas Special)
Lock up your herd of nerfs and leave your womp rat pie to cool on the windowsill, it’s the Optic Nerds George Lucas special! In this episode, the ‘Nerds review one of the main inspirations for Star Wars – Akira Kurosawa’s ‘Hidden Fortress’ (1958) – and also one of the films which, in itself, was...
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The Optic Nerds Podcast_ Episode 4 (Frightfest 2011 Special Part 2)
It’s part 2 of the Optic Nerds Frightfest 2011 special! Continuing on from the previous episode, our tepid intrepid Nerds round off the Frightfest weekend (the second half of Saturday the 27th August, as well as Sunday the 28th & Monday the 29th of August) with the following reviews: the “Fright...
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 3 (Frightfest 2011 Special Part 1)
It's Christmas for horror-lovers everywhere (well, in the UK anyway) as the fantastic horror film festival 'Frightfest' was unleashed upon a ghoulish audience in London's West End during the August bank holiday weekend. As regular attendees, the Optic Nerds have decided to review all 25 films…
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 2
In episode 2, the Optic Nerds review Hobo With A Shotgun (2011) and the original version of Fright Night (1985). This episode contains a short sample of the song "Good Man In A Bad Time" by Ian Hunter, which was used in the film Fright Night (1985). It is available on the hard-to-find Fright…
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The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 1
In their first ever episode, the Optic Nerds review John Carpenter's The Ward (2010) and the original version of Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark (1973). So, who are the Optic Nerds? They are three geeks discussing film & TV and everything in-between. GASP at their proficient movie knowledge! SWOON as...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Three geeks discussing film & TV and everything in-between. GASP at their proficient movie knowledge! SWOON as you hear the dulcet tones of their masculine voices! GAG as they throw caution to the wind and criticise everything from the OCD-inflicted George Lucas (allegedly) to the headache-inducing phenomena that is 3D! From their love of exploitation cinema to their indifference of summer Hollywood blockbusters, you WILL be entertained by their opinions!**The Optic Nerds cannot guarantee that you will actually be entertained by their opinions.
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Three geeks discussing film & TV and everything in-between. GASP at their proficient movie knowledge! SWOON as you hear the dulcet tones of their masculine voices! GAG as they throw caution to the wind and criticise everything from the OCD-inflicted George Lucas (allegedly) to the headache-inducing...
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