Mike got an amazing gift this week, and now he’s a professional nerd. In the Nerd Culture Report, he talks about the Power/Rangers fanfilm. For this week’s Science Corner, Mike answers an elephant question from his son with a story about Yellowstone’s wolves, with a surprise ending that leaves him confused but educated. Find out what Mike’s watching on ROKUUUUUUU!!! Plus a little clean-up. But no Nerd Pride podcast is complete without R2. R2’s got a ton of (strangely pet-themed) Pod-O-Matics this time, including Biscoff, bacon vs sausage, Tribbles vs Mogwai, space shuttle talk, headaches, coffee, socks, pranks, and two… count ‘em, TWO… F/Marry/Kills. On top of all that, we find out the smartest thing Mike has ever eaten. Are you not intrigued? This is your chance to get your nerd on. Let’s do it!
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Episode 79 – All About Kyle
No really… it’s all about Mike’s brother Kyle. At least the first half of the show is. But after that, R2 comes out for the most convoluted set of questions ever submitted by Nerd Pride’s listeners. And, truth be told… they’re somehow pretty much all about Kyle too.
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Episode 78 – Pariah
Mike opens with awesome news on his Gaming Table! Then after some feedback and updates, he talks Attack on Titan on the ROKU! segment. In the Science Fiction Double Feature, there’s reviews of Horns and Boyhood… one that Mike loved and one that he hated. Then after a little clean-up… R2 brings it all home with the Pod-O-Matic! It’s got horror movies and Ghostbusters and the d20 open gaming license, plus a whole bunch of others. Don’t make us come to your house and get you… listen now!
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Episode 77 – Shoes in Dothan
Mike rants about France and free speech again, but then quickly lightens it up with a new YouTube series called My Drunk Kitchen. Then once again, Mike’s a Ramblin Man. He starts off with a question about naming his Pathfinder character and then takes the conversation on a series of diversions from his crazy grandma, through fake accents, and finally to whether or not Channing Tatum can make Gambit work. There’s remote planets and moons in the Science Corner—say hello to Pluto and Enceladus. And finally R2 brings it all home in the Pod-O-Matic. It starts with cheating during D&D character creation, and it ends with patchouli, with ten more swingin’ topics sandwiched in between. Get in here and listen before this amazing offer disappears forever!
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Episode 76 – Charlie Hebdo
First and foremost, Mike is really full of himself. But after that, it’s time to get all political as Mike discusses Charlie Hebdo, Westboro Baptist Church, and Jack Chick Publishing. Not to worry though, it’s back to fun and games after that with a new segment called Pod People, along with the RPG Fiasco on the Gaming Table, and Mike caps off the meticulously plotted portion of the ‘cast with a discussion of the book/movie Holes. In the second half, R2 rocks the Pod-O-Matic with Netflix, household chores, and what Mike actually does at work. Plus Krull, archery, and D6 gaming. NOW how much would you pay? Well, that’s not all, because the show runs into a third half with the longest and most fun Listener Betrayal to date. If you don’t listen to this episode, all the cool kids will make fun of you. You don’t want that, do you?
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Episode 75 – Dog’s Bollocks
What an awesome day! Mike opens up at the Gaming Table talking about Pathfinder and Harrowing, and writing stories to supplement roleplaying. The Kool Aid Man shows up in the Science Corner. Mike talks about cutting the cable in the Roku segment, and then rounds out the meticulously plotted portion of the podcast with a Nerd Rage about restaurant websites. But that’s not the end of it! R2 brings the Pod-O-Matic, with not one, but two! Christmas questions; how all Mike’s characters look alike; Mike’s awesome and (slightly) nerdy wife; Mike as U.S. dictator; Mike as Jar Jar Binks; plus a special Mrs. Darcs rage about bicyclists. And so much more! Be the 100th listener this week and YOU could be the future Mrs. Pride Radio! No pre-nup!
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Episode 74 – Son of Yojimbo
A very brief meticulously plotted portion. I little bit of feedback, a little bit of navel-gazing, and then R2 swoops in to carry us off to the magical land of the Pod-O-Matic. There is music Mike has grown to hate, Dragonslayer, and how Mike spends his Christmas. Then there’s one listener’s never-ending obsession with the works of Kurosawa, Car Wars, and something called a ‘breast collage.’ Plus many more! Come on… how can you turn away from something that contains the words ‘breast collage’? You can’t! Get in here and listen!
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Episode 73 – Baba Yaga’s Time Machine
In the first show of 2015, Mike tells a bunch of stories about his kid. Then he shares his latest podcast obsession: The Thrilling Adventure Hour. In the Pod-O-Matic, R2 is geared up and ready for the new year. There’s warp drives and the invasion of the living gargoyles, organ donation and Mike’s favorite vacation spot. Umongus continues his campaign to trick Mike into watching Kurosawa movies. Plus time machines, Gamma World, and Mike’s hypothetical tattoo… and so much more. If you only listen to ALL of Nerd Pride Radio’s episodes this year, then make this one the first!
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Episode 72 – Even More Scarier
Mike’s got his kids on! Well… two of them, at least. After Mike updates his thoughts on Parks & Rec, Dr. Noah brings the Science Corner and leads everyone to a lively discussion of Beekman’s World and the true masterminds behind 9/11. Aidan Nerd Rages about the sorry state of modern horror movies. And then it’s R2 time! On this week’s Pod-O-Matic, R2 covers the nature of dragons; Dr. Pepper vs. Dr. Pepper; best and worst candy bars; Mike’s dream tech; the ethics of genetic engineering; Cards Against Humanity; and Mike’s secret intellectual crush. Plus two or three more! All you ever wanted in a nerd themed podcast, but never dared to dream was possible!
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