Down And Nerdy Podcast

The guys talk to Witchblade, Green Lantern and DC vs Marvel writer, Ron Marz at Tidewater Comicon! He talks about getting started with Silver Surfer, the challenges of writing DC vs Marvel and a Con story so hilarious, you'll have to listen to believe it!

The guys talk with one of the best cosplayers in the business, Chloe Dykstra! They talk about the process of cosplay, what's next for her and her favorite pizza toppings!

Tidewater Comicon 2015 is in the books. But before they close it, the guys sit down with some more awesome guests, talk about the trailer for Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow, and much more! Also Nick and James meet their idols, more shenanigans take place and you won't want to miss the impression that had us in tears of laughter!

Tidewater Comicon 2015 is HERE and the guys are LIVE for the two-day event! With day one in full swing, the guys are joined by a unique variety of guests including cosplayers, video game/card game creators, other con-goers and MORE! Also James and Nick put their fate in the hands of the fans. How? Well listen to the show and find out! Day 2's show will be coming tomorrow!

The guys sit down with Arrow's Katrina Law aka Nyssa Al Ghul! The three of them discuss Katrina's process of becoming daughter of the demon, as well as her favorite weapon, and more! Including what place Katie Cassidy had a hard time saying while on set filming. So swear your allegiance to the League of Assassins and check it out!

Coming off of their LIVE Free Comic Book Day episode, the guys discuss if television and cinematic universes should be connected with one another. They also discuss Nick's selfie with a nerd icon, and dive into the panels of DC's Batman #40 and IDW's Uncle Scrooge #1. They also review the Batman vs. Robin animated movie, talk about the Suicide Squad photos, and MORE! Don't forget they along with Angry Fat Guy Cody Green will be at Tidewater Comicon May 16th-17th. Stop by and be on their live show!

This week the guys are broadcasting LIVE from Fantasy Escape Comics and Cards for Free Comic Book Day 2015! Joined by a variety of guests and fans, they discuss what FCBD means to the nerd community, the first comics they read, review Avengers: Age of Ultron (Spoiler-Free), discuss ton of nerd news AND MORE!

The guys get you ready for their LIVE broadcast from Fantasy Escape Comics and Cards in VA Beach for Free Comic Book Day in their very first pre-show. They discuss what comics will be available, Nick's venture to an early screening of Avengers: Age of Ultron (No Spoilers), and what they'll be discussing at the live show. Hope to see you there from noon to 2pm!

This week the guys take on one of Hell's Kitchen's great foes EVER! As they sit down with Peter Shinkoda aka Nobu from Netflix's Daredevil. Hear about some behind-the-scenes information about the show, Peter's venture to the Temple of Doom as a child, and the difference between working on television and Netflix. Nick and James also discuss the trailer for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Valiant Comics launching their own cinematic universe, Star Wars: Rogue One and much more!

This week the guys give you a guide to being newly nerdy! As they cover topics of what shows to watch, how to defend yourself when challenged by a fellow nerd/geek, and much more noteworthy tips of the nerd trade. They also review the first season of Daredevil, talk about Nick's venture to a Mortal Kombat X midnight release party, BREAKING Star Wars news, and much more!

This week James and Nick discuss deaths in comics and if they've lost their surprise and luster over the years. They also discuss Apple becoming the Joffrey of companies, Wondercon moving to Los Angeles, George R.R. Martin's new HBO project, and tons of other geektainment!

This week the guys give you a behind the scenes look at nerdy conversations they have when the microphones are off. What cartoon world would James live in for a year? What back issue of a comic would Nick read first off his bookshelf? And just how big is James' man-crush on Stephen Amell? The duo also discuss the trailer for 007 Spectre, Hugh Jackman hanging up the Wolverine claws, Hawkgirl coming to the small-screen, and much more!

IT'S JAMES' BIRTHDAY! This week the guys celebrate it by discussing Superhero strip clubs, the trailer for the live-acrtion Attack on Titan movie, The X-Files returning, Breaking X-Men Apocalypse news, Star Wars hitting the small screen, and tons of other stuff! Including video game movies! Which ones are their favorite, and which ones do listeners despise? How will next-gen affect them? All those questions answered and MORE!

This week friend of the podcast and Comic Book Artist Matt Slay joins the guys, to talk about his current work with Marvel Retro, his newest series "Icarus", Best Buy memories, and even his encounter with the late Leonard Nimoy! Nick and James also discuss Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk's "Con Man" web series, the controversy over the Batgirl variant cover, BIG news about Marvel's Star Wars comic, and MORE!

This week the guys sit down with Director Champ Robinson and Harley Quinn herself Courtney Lynn of the highly popular Harley Quinn Web Series! The four of them discuss a possible team-up Champ has in mind, what and who will be coming up in future episodes as well as Courtney's Tae-Kwon-Do background and what famous celebrity she'd deliver a roundhouse kick to. James and Nick also breakdown Nick's "Geektastic Weekend", Episode one of Powers, BIG Star Wars news, Melissa Benoist's Supergirl costume and MORE!

This week the guys pay their respects to Leonard Nimoy who passed away recently. They take a look at both his remarkable film career and what he meant to geek culture. Also they review the Power Rangers fan film and discuss Michelle Rodriguez's Green Lantern comments and much more!

It's here! Our 50th episode spectacular live from Dave and Busters in Virginia Beach in front of a live audience! This week the guys are joined by Angry Fat Guy Cody Green as they judge the first-ever "Great Nerd Debate!" Where six people from the live audience get to face off against one another one-on-one to debate topics such as what is the best gaming console of all-time, who shot first (Han or Greedo), and what superheroes should be on Mt. Rushmore. The guys are also joined by Mike Federali of Tidewater Comicon to discuss the two day live show in May! And also tons of nerd news! Enjoy and here's to another 50 episodes and beyond!

This week the guys look at what parts of geek culture should be resurrected and given the Lazarus Pit treatment. They also discuss James' 50 Shades of Grey experience, Darth Vader #1 from Marvel, the Constantine Finale, Neil Blomkamp directing a new Alien movie, Ghost in the Shell fans petitioning for the removal of Scarlett Johansson and MORE! Don't forget our live show at Dave and Busters in VA Beach is next Wednesday at 7pm. There are still some seats available! RSVP on our Facebook page too!

This week the guys discuss the importance of growing up with and having an imagination. They also break down the Daredevil trailer and Zelda news, and discuss Spider-Man coming home, Constantine possibly moving to another network, and much more! Including a discussion on "Swatting" you won't want to miss!

This week the guys discuss diversity in both comics and nerd/geek culture. They also review Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, and discuss who will be appearing in TNT's Teen Titans, Felicity Jones being cast as a lead in a Star Wars spinoff, and MORE!