Down And Nerdy Podcast

Nerds know snacking! Whether it's gaming, binge reading comics or movie marathons, we'll talk about what we like to chow down on! Plus Nerd News talking about Microsoft acquiring the makers of Minecraft, Skull Island finds it's star, Teen Titans coming to TV and an epic Evil Dead marathon. Plus, we have a surprise guest you won't want to miss!

Do you prefer traditional print comics, or has the digital age taken hold of your pull? The guys talk about that, as well as Nerd News! Is Chris Evans sticking with Captain America after Cap 3? The Supergirl TV series appears to be a go. The next Dredd movie could very well be an origin story. Finally, Greg Capullo goes off on a certain comic book news site! You'll also hear a review of Batman Assault On Arkham and find out what the guys are reading this week. This episode is jam packed!

JAMES IS BACK! This week the guys talk about all things zombie related. Who would survive? What's your weapon of choice? Plus nerd news about SDCC possibly moving locations, Marvel possibly doing another major comic reboot, Gotham goes to Netflix and some Silent Hill news. You won't BELIEVE some of the stuff that happens in this episode!

James is still on maternity leave. So this week Cody joins Nick to discuss comic book tropes. Also the series 8 premiere of Doctor Who, Action Comics selling for millions, Bulgarians turning Soviet Statues into Superheroes, and much much more!

We've all thought about it. Time travel. This week Cody and Nick discuss where they'd go, how they'd get there, and the rules of time travel. Also discussed is Marvel moving away from origin films, Doctor Who Series 8 news, and much more!

This week is our first ever Nerdy Awards Show! Where we hand out awards to the best and worst in Superhero/Geek films in 2014. Also we remember, and reflect on the passing of Robin Williams. Tomb Raider an Xbox exclusive, and much more!

Last week Wil Wheaton tweeted "If you wanted to find a place to avoid the crowds at SDCC, you went to where the comics were." This sad (but true) statement has led us to wonder and discuss this week why comics aren't popular at Comicon's anymore, and how publishers can fix it. Also we review Guardians of the Galaxy, discuss children benefitting from video games and more!

This week we recap EVERYTHING that went down at ‪#‎SDCC‬ San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend. From everything Marvel and DC, IDW and Boom! Studios Star Trek and Planet of the Apes crossover comic, and everything else in-between. Wonder Woman gets her first big screen treatment, the Thor controversy continues, The Last of Us movie is a go and more Nerd News. Tons of new trailers for movies and shows like The Walking Dead, The Hobbit, Hunger Games, Arrow, Constantine and sneak peeks at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and the Simpsons/Family Guy crossover. An all new and early released Down an Nerdy is here!

This week we discuss the rise of indie comics and publishers, the first half of San Diego Comicon, Marvel changing another major character, tons of other news and much more!

This week we discuss the impact social media has made in geek culture and the comic book industry, Thor getting a makeover, Vampirella gets a nice anniversary gift, The Amazing Spiderman franchise in trouble, and much more!

Collections. We have them/had them at one point or another. This week we discuss what defines a collection, collections we have, collections we were forced to sell, and items we wish we still had. Along with interviews with Vampirella writer Nancy A. Collins, Alcatraz producer Grant Ellis, and other collectors who attended last weekends MEGA Nerd Garage Sale. Also we take a look at the Adam West Batman TV show being sold on DVD, Harry Potter making a return, more Nerd News and tons of other topics!

In honor of the 30th anniversary of Ghostbusters, Cody stops by to discuss this milestone and the three of us also share our own paranormal stories and experiences. Also we discuss Dr. Who casting news, Incredible Hulk getting his own planet (possibly), and much more! Also Nick was at last week's Dave and Ghostbusters event presented by Tidewater ComiCon and caught up with some guests and the man behind it, friend of the show Mike Federali!

This week we discuss what makes a film, game, and comic original. And when it's ok and not ok to follow canon. Also we discuss a Down and Nerdy EXCLUSIVE, Batman movie in 2019, Sony not giving refunds, and much much more!

This week James and Nick sit down with professional cosplayer Teryl Dactyl to discuss everything cosplay in our main segment. The guys also reflect and discuss the passing of Casey Kasem, Mark Waid's take on the comics industry, a video game legend getting his own movie. and much much more!

This week was all about E3 2014. We discuss and breakdown all of the news, games, highlights and lowlights of this years Electronic Entertainment Expo in LA. Also we breakdown an interesting list from Neil deGrasse Tyson, another studio getting into the comics industry, and so much more!

This week we are joined by the Head of Tidewater ComicCon Mike Federali to talk about the upcoming Con in October, other events leading up to it, and even a couple of big surprises. Also this week the three of us discuss the latest Star Wars casting news, the leaked Jurassic World map and plot, and much more. For our main topic we talk about conventions, how they're put together, what makes a good con and a bad con, and our favorite con memories!

13 is seen as an unlucky number. So this week we discuss the most unluckiest times in our lives, movies, games, and pop culture. Also we review X-Men: Days of Future Past. Discuss Edgar Wright leaving Ant-Man, a university offering an interesting degree, and tons of other "Nerd News." Next week we'll have a very big guest on the show for episode 14. Who will it be?

This week we discuss the eruption and impact of fan films and the role Kickstarter has played in their creation. We also discuss why Godzilla was disappointing, Dark Horse ending its 23 year long Star Wars comic book run, The Flash trailer, other nerd news, and MUCH MORE!

With great power, comes great hilarity. This week we are once again joined by our social media manager and angry fat guy, Cody. As we go around the room and give each other superpowers and discuss the best and worst superpowers in comics. We also dive into the release of the batsuit and bat mobile Ben Affleck will use in Batman vs. Superman, Channing Tatum as Gambit, and tons of other nerd news and trailers from around the internet. What powers will we give each other? Find out on this week's edition of Down and Nerdy!