https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nerdfest--3046386enSociety & CultureCopyright Jon Farthinghttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/95071641d5ec15ea840b0646250da93c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nerdfest--3046386Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:18:41 +0000Jon FarthingJon Farthingfeeds@spreaker.comDiscussing all things nerdy in the world of film, TV and more.yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/168-the-oscars-sweepstakes-2026--70529313tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2278971326Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:51:05 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s that time again! The Nerdfest Oscars sweepstake is here. And if you can find a more complicated sweepstake anywhere, we’ll eat all 6 of the hats Hazel used during this episode. Who will win F1 roulette? What’s these rumours about a secret hat?...4244yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/167-back-with-our-picks-of-2025--69231028tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2237629739Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:41:15 +0000Jon FarthingWell, we took a short break. Just 10 months. Barely a nap. We decided to get the band back together for an enormously fun 2025 review extravaganza. Hazel, Peter, Dan, Andy and Jon each reveal their top 3 favourite things of the year, from movies to TV...5946yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/166-the-2025-oscar-sweepstakes--64593970tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2042017080Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s Nerdfest Oscars sweepstake time! Now in its sixth year, Hazel has outdone herself to make the 2025 version even more ridiculously complex. The sweepstake now includes 5 hats, a trivia section, jokers, and a regrettable round of roulette. Before...3898yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/165-whats-new-in-2025--63911700tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2016270415Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000Jon FarthingJoin Jon, Dan, Hazel Andy and Peter as we squee excitedly about all the new stuff coming this year, including new movies for Captain America, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Superman, Mission Impossible, Knives Out 3,Jurassic World Rebirth, Del Toro's...3655yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/164-best-stuff-of-2024--63325516tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1983843659Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s our end of year special! Our nerds each count down their top 3 favourite things of 2024-from films, TV shows, games, books, and music. Join us as we recap all that 2024 had to offer in the world of entertainment. We would love to hear what you...3948yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/163-folly-of-ducks--62778617tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1960476959Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000Jon FarthingWhat do you get when you get four nerds to review the sequel to a controversial film about a Batman villain? We’ll tell you what you get! You get what you **** deserve! Sorry, we went a bit Joker there. Jon braves the grim prison underworld of Todd...3158yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/162--62432096tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1938440888Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:39:42 +0000Jon FarthingOn today’s show we have a group discussion about how we’re finding 'Agatha Alrighty Then' (or 'Agatha All Along', if you’re into accuracy). We then catch up on all the movies and TV we’ve been enjoying over the last month, including 'The Substance',...3402yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/161-a-faceful-of-alien--61297609tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1911296168Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000Jon FarthingWe’re back from our summer break and there’s lots to catch up on! The reunited nerds have a whole bunch of recommendations, including 'Alien: Romulus', 'Bad Monkey', 'Thelma', and 'It Ends with Us'. We also start the show with our much-delayed review...3169yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/160-let-s-twist-again--60835585tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1880469429Sun, 28 Jul 2024 09:39:18 +0000Jon FarthingAfter a quick chat about our fears and hopes for “Deadpool & Wolverine”, our nerds review "Twisters", "Monster", "Nope" and "Longlegs". Then see if you can beat the team to safety in Dan's Disastrous Quiz!3414yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/159-back-in-action-live--60691230tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1870251672Sun, 14 Jul 2024 21:58:21 +0000Jon FarthingWelcome to this very special LIVE edition of the Nerdfest podcast, recorded during local improv comedy group Spontaneous Wrecks’ 10th anniversary gig. To celebrate, we did our Buff or Bluff quiz - topics included the 10th film in various franchises,...2727yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/158-left-bank-shark--60554209tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1858485951Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:42:12 +0000Jon FarthingIs it really safe to go back in the water? In this week’s episode the nerds go fishing for Parisian sharks in “Under Paris”, giant radioactive lizards in “Godzilla Minus One” and Daisy Ridley in “Young Woman and the Sea”. Hazel can’t decide if “The...2838yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/157-the-clone-wars--60330550tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1839171258Sun, 09 Jun 2024 16:37:32 +0000Jon FarthingWhat happens when movies about the exact same idea are released within months of each other? Find out the winners in our surprising quiz. We also have both true and made-up facts about Werner Herzog, what inspired some famous dragons (snakes,...3220yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/156-crash-test-nerdies--60085571tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1824204552Sat, 18 May 2024 23:45:51 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s stunt performers vs unrelenting bleakness in this week’s round of recommendations! Hazel enthuses about “The Fall Guy” which also inspired Andy’s recommendation “The Boy Who Lived”; a documentary about David Holmes, who became paralysed from the...2892yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nerdfest-155-stumped--59831023tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1813070709Sat, 04 May 2024 23:31:54 +0000Jon FarthingIn a jam*-packed show we stump each other with "facts" of variable truth about Immovable object Jack Reacher, twisty Xmen plotlines, weird movie reviews and the lost art of the DVD menu. Dan has a quiz on daft Star Wars character names. And we find...2857yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/154-izzy-s-ghost-gets-busted--59571902tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1803056088Sun, 21 Apr 2024 08:52:33 +0000Jon FarthingWe recommend new Netflix sci-fi series “3 Body Problem”, the nostalgia-fuelled “X-Men ‘97” which got the whole internet talking, Hitchcockian thriller series “Ripley”, and (because after nearly 7 years of podcasting, Jon still doesn’t understand what...2661yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/153-nerd-fest-live-2024-featuring-jet--59326277tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1793757556Sun, 07 Apr 2024 01:01:42 +0000Jon FarthingA very special episode awaits, as we are LIVE at Nerd Fest with five incredible guests- including Diane Youdale, "Jet" from the original UK series of Gladiators, who takes us behind the scenes of the show and tells us what she thinks of the new BBC...3925yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/152-you-can-leave-your-hat-on--58906031tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1760055090Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:45:58 +0000Jon FarthingOn today’s show we have our Buff or Bluff quiz where we’ll try to outfox each other with both true and made up nerd trivia. Today’s rounds include the “You wouldn’t steal a…” advert, Shakespeare facts (so sorry Dan), the 1992-2000 series of...3818yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/151-nerd-love--58719720tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1749399402Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:53:44 +0000Jon FarthingOn today’s love-filled show, our nerds talk passionately about the movies and TV shows they’ve been gorging on recently- including 'All of Us Strangers', 'American Fiction', 'Mr and Mrs Smith', and 'The Holdovers'. And in the spirit of St Valentine...2862yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/150-150th-episode-special--58563108tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1735893861Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:35:59 +0000Jon FarthingThat’s right it’s episode 150! To celebrate we’re bringing back some of our favourite games to play. Dan takes on Andy in Nerd Court - will 'Spider-Man No Way Home' be sent to Nerd jail? Will the judge be unbiased for a change? Will objections be...4042yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/149-loads-more-in-24--58294780tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1715116827Sun, 14 Jan 2024 08:09:18 +0000Jon FarthingWe’re back! For our first podcast of 2024 we chat about the films and TV shows that we’re most looking forward to. We also reveal the number one thing we most enjoyed watching over the Christmas break. To round things off, Dan has an enormously fun...4272yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/148-pick-of-2023--58036090tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1689543705Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:17:12 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s our end of year special as Peter, Dan, Andy, Jon and Hazel each countdown their top 3 favourite things from the year. From entire TV shows to specific moments in episodes, it’s a great recap of what captured our imagination in 2023. But what...3687yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/147-don-t-lick-the-wallpaper--57890631tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1678529982Sun, 03 Dec 2023 08:51:24 +0000Jon Farthing"Completely average size" apparently, as Dan, Jon, Andy and Peter execute their bluffs with Military precision. We have 'facts" of questionable veracity about bizarre comic book crossovers, the Cinema of North Korea, the great Napoleon, and some...3127yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/146-a-ham-in-a-cravat--57707208tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1668064653Sun, 19 Nov 2023 01:23:50 +0000Jon FarthingFor Fleurken’s sake, it’s another Nerdfest episode! This time we’re delighted to be reunited with Ian Mayor, who is a puddle of excitement about “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”. Also we review David Fincher’s “The Killer”, sci-fi romance “Fingernails”,...3416yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/145-nerdfellas--57521074tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1655464707Sun, 05 Nov 2023 11:24:35 +0000Jon FarthingThis week’s show is a particularly funny one. No, not funny like a clown per se… Yes, it’s time for some Wise Guys in the second instalment of our “Something old, something new” where we get to discuss a Martin Scorsese classic: Goodfellas (which,...3049yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/144-monster-who--57341007tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1645234488Sun, 22 Oct 2023 09:10:19 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s Buff or Bluff time! Can we work out the manufactured lies from this week’s lineup of entertainment facts? Our topics include “Return to Oz”, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”, Dr Who baddies, and Alfred Hitchcock. Plus, with Halloween...2818yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/143-satsumas-are-not-the-only-fruit--57150272tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1632648960Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:14:33 +0000Jon FarthingWe recorded this episode remotely due to a bout of Covid in the ranks, but still had the best of times discussing everything we’ve been enjoying recently. Recommendations this week include original sci fi movie 'The Creator', and Bob Mortimer’s...3163yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/142-something-old-something-new--56829080tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1618162005Sun, 17 Sep 2023 08:05:00 +0000Jon FarthingWe’re shaking things up at Nerdfest this week and introducing a new format: Something Old, Something New. Hazel, Jon, Peter, Dan and Ian discuss their fondest memories of an old favourite "Jurassic Park" and what makes that movie stand the test of...3662yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/141-godzilla-takes-las-vegas--56600996tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1600240959Sat, 26 Aug 2023 23:22:34 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s a quiz-tastic episode! Today’s Buff or Bluff covers topics ranging from almost-made Godzilla crossover movies, movie costumes, evil sea creatures, and films set in Las Vegas. Plus! Join in on Andy’s fun quiz, as he gives us two movies from the...3842yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/140-fear-of-a-pink-planet--56452230tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1590694543Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:56:05 +0000Jon FarthingWe're ALL in a Barbie world these week- as Jon, Peter and Andy are joined by Louise to review both halves of the insane Barbenheimer double bill (of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer") plus "Evil Dead Rise" and murder mystery comedy show "The After Party",...3071yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/139-dinosaurs-and-asteroids--56189106tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1569293674Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:41:37 +0000Jon FarthingOn today’s show we talk about how excited we are for Barbenheimer, and what the repercussions of the actors’ strike might be. We then have a group discussion on Mission:Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1. Our main reviews and recommendations include...3914yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/138-indiana-s-clones--56039837tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1558330438Sun, 09 Jul 2023 08:19:53 +0000Jon FarthingWe give you our (spoiler free) reactions to 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.' We’re split on this one - how did you find it? Plus the first two episodes of 'Secret Invasion'- most of us are hoping it gets…less boring? Plus, we have our Buff or...3052yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/137-the-love-train--54892485tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1545867472Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:33:10 +0000Jon FarthingChoo choo! It’s another hugely enjoyable, thought provoking and downright filthy episode of Nerdfest! It’s recommendations time, and today that includes “Reality” a very-much-based-on-a-true-story drama about a pivotal moment in U.S politics. Peter...3148yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/136-it-burns-it-burns--54217344tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1531523329Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:13:17 +0000Jon FarthingWe bring you our first reactions to seeing "Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse" together. Plus, it’s a Buff or Bluff episode, and that means mindgames and trickery as we try to sort the true facts from the all-out lies! Topics include the iconic Geena...3543yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/135-shocked-by-the-power--54019099tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1520660464Sat, 27 May 2023 23:47:13 +0000Jon FarthingToday’s show is a medley of what we have been enjoying recently, starting with "Guardians of the Galaxy 3". Andy recommends the incredible “Still: A Michael J Fox film”. Dan heads into the “Silo” to tell us about Apple’s new post-apocalyptic series....3926yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/134-do-the-write-thing--53854423tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1511015902Sun, 14 May 2023 07:40:48 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s all lies and deceit as we play our monthly round of Buff or Bluff. Among the topics are the repercussions of the 2008 Writer’s Strike (leading us to a rare thoughtful discussion about the current strike). We also tackle TV show crossovers, as...3454yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/133-all-for-von-and-von-for-all--53692239tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1501872004Sat, 29 Apr 2023 23:07:57 +0000Jon FarthingOn today’s show Jon reviews “Renfield” and has the opportunity to see his beloved Nic Cage in the role of a lifetime. Andy recommends the rollicking French adaptation of “The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan” (before we get interrupted by the UK...3162yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/132-its-a-me-nerdio--53559520tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1493703955Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:00:57 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s another Buff or Bluff episode! Our nerds try to pick out the truth from the lies on topics including the Planet of the Ape reboots, surfer themed movies, Super Mario, and fictional food brands. Plus, Dan is on the ground at Star Wars Celebration...3843yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/131-blood-honey-biscuits--53414704tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1481996734Sat, 01 Apr 2023 23:53:52 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s reviews and recommendations time! Our top recommendation is to not go down in the woods today as you may get an unpleasant surprise - Jon reviews “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.” Sometimes, it seems, copyright law is a good thing. Hazel has...3218yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/130-stop-bugging-me--53252936tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1463998129Sun, 19 Mar 2023 08:43:31 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s buff or bluff time! Can you work out the truth from the nerds’ devious lies? Topics today include method acting in boxing films, the incredible career of Frances McDormand, and the life and times of Stanley Kubrick. Plus sometimes the truth...2420yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/129-disappointing-shrinkage--53097975tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1459711291Sun, 05 Mar 2023 01:48:32 +0000Jon FarthingIt's reviews and recommendations time! We cover the start of Marvel Phase 5: 'Ant Man and the Wasp: QuantumMania'. Plus, 'Our Flag Means Death' has finally made it to these shores, much to Dan’s delight. Peter reviews 'Extraordinary' (or tries to, a...3778yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/128-sherlock-clones--52908368tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1448312044Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:05:07 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s time to lie to our closest friends again, as we play our Buff or Bluff quiz. Can you work out the truth from stories about the entertainment industry? Rounds include facts about re-used props in movies, the ridiculous diets that some stars...3397yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/127-this-is-the-last-of-us--52908339tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1439084677Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:56:21 +0000Jon FarthingDan discusses the similarities between Spielberg’s mostly autobiographical 'The Fabelmans', and Terry Pratchett biography 'A Life with Footnotes'. Andy conducts a TARiffic review of 'Tar' (sorry, the puns don’t get any better….). Jon reviews...3415yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/126-ian-s-attic-treat--52908725tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1428693505Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:20:03 +0000Jon FarthingJon, Ian, Andy and Peter riffle through the dusty attic of Ian's brain, attempting to find at least ONE thing he actually enjoyed over the past few weeks! We also play Buff or Bluff about early TV music shows, dodgy 80's computer game licences,...2477yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/125-must-see-in-23--52908736tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1415431018Sun, 08 Jan 2023 01:04:15 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s the first Nerdfest of 2023, and Jon, Peter, Kerris and Dan have each been making ‘most anticipated’ lists of the stuff we’re hyped for in ‘23. Adam Driver fighting dinosaurs! 'The Last Of Us' on TV! The return of Ghostface! A "fourth" Indiana...3237yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/124-best-stuff-of-2022--52908299tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1402573702Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:52:39 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s our end of year show! Today our nerds - Peter, Jon, Hazel, and not one but TWO Ians, are all counting down our top 3 favourite things from the world of entertainment in 2022. It can be films, it can be TV shows, it can be games, it can be...4344yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/123-finger-food--52908142tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1395116953Sun, 04 Dec 2022 02:08:53 +0000Jon FarthingWe bring new reviews and recommendations, including the return of Benoit Blanc in 'Glass Onion', the onscreen adaptation of 'Matilda the Musical', and a TV show all about everyone’s favourite day of the week: 'Wednesday' ( the new series charting...3548yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/122-the-amityville-nerd--52908712tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1384387054Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:38:41 +0000Jon FarthingWe give our initial, spoiler-free thoughts on the latest offering from the MCU- 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' Plus, in our Buff or Bluff quiz we have rounds on terrible films inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s 'The Birds', and the life and career of...2785yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/121-martian-mcfly--52908782tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1370643814Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:05:37 +0000Jon FarthingWe review the TV shows and films we’ve been enjoying recently, including Brendan Fraser’s welcome return in ‘The Whale’, Korean Hitchcockian thriller ‘Decision to Leave’, Stephen Moffat’s new drama ‘Inside Man’, and we head back to the Quick Stop...3469yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/120-live-from-fright-fest--52909802tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1365561685Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:34:39 +0000Jon FarthingWe’re live and direct from Newcastle Fright Fest this episode, as Hazel, Jon, Peter and Ian pod in public to fill a Shameful Gap of ‘A NightMare on Elm St’. We also Buff or Bluff each other about the wide range of Freddie tat to accompany that...2572yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/119-carrie-on-doctor--52908730tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1356855868Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:46:38 +0000Jon FarthingIn today’s episode we give our first reactions to the newest Star Wars TV show on the block, Andor (that Squeeeeeeeee you heard was courtesy of Dan Watkins). Then it’s Buff or Bluff time, where the nerds have to work out the truth from facts about...3180yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/118-thor-loser--52908800tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1347503512Sat, 24 Sep 2022 23:05:02 +0000Jon FarthingIn this recommendations episode we discuss alternate history drama “For All Mankind” as well as off-the-wall dark comedy “The Baby”. We also bow down once again to the legendary Sir David Attenborough with the release of “Frozen Planet 2.” And as...3320yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/117-that-s-not-all-folks--52908671tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1339846996Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:19:49 +0000Jon FarthingBuffs! Bluffs! And…patio advice? Today’s episode takes us into Nintendo’s naughty past, and the nuances (or lack, thereof) of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. We also go behind the scenes of “Tremors”, and Hazel has some wonderful facts (and one...2804yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/116-enter-sandman-at-last--52908738tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1331913058Sat, 27 Aug 2022 23:04:01 +0000Jon FarthingFor this recommendations special we chat about the films and TV shows that captured our attention this week, including early impressions of “She-Hulk” and “House of the Dragon”. Our personal picks include Jon’s review of 'Sandman', a show he’s waited...3763yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/115-up-all-night--52908660tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1322829889Sat, 13 Aug 2022 23:13:33 +0000Jon FarthingWe recorded this episode in the evening for a change, and that inspired us to take a…well, slightly different tone… We have a portly-proportioned amount of nerdy trivia in this episode, as our Buff or Bluff quiz explores MCU character origins, films...3570yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/114-a-massive-con--52908648tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1312810642Sat, 30 Jul 2022 23:57:58 +0000Jon FarthingWe’re back after our summer break, and we start our show by revelling in all the glorious nerdness that was announced at the San Diego Comic Con. Then it’s recommendations time. Dan has always wanted to be a cat (because a cat’s the only cat that...3504yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/113-a-little-more-conversation--52908151tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1297083091Sat, 02 Jul 2022 23:27:12 +0000Jon FarthingWe're all shook up this week, as Andy, Hazel, Dan, Peter and Ian test each other in a round of Buff or Bluff fit for the King! Andy puts on his blue suede shoes for some Elvis Presley trivia (TREASURE APE!), while facts about George Clooney are...3855yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/112-pod-save-the-queen--52909805tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1288945402Sat, 18 Jun 2022 23:35:31 +0000Jon FarthingNever mind the bollocks, here’s another Nerdfest episode! It’s recommendations time, as our own rotten Jon discusses Danny Boyle’s new limited TV series 'Pistol'. Ian Mayor is back with us on day release from The Void. He and his wife have been...3493yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/111-obi-wan-cares--52908719tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1279163581Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:55:19 +0000Jon FarthingThis time Jon, Andy Peter and Ian Mac try to Bluff each other with "facts" about anthropomorphic appliances, random stories including Ryan Reynolds' day job, the unlikely dark endings of some nineties sitcoms, and the many bizarre things which movies...2632yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-every-episode-all-at-once--52908187tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1270778767Sat, 21 May 2022 23:38:20 +0000Jon FarthingThe latest episode of the Nerdfest Podcast comes to you from four far-off parts of the multiverse, each full of exciting recommendations! From the assassins' universe, Kerris has been catching up with the phenomenon of 'Killing Eve'. Peter’s been...3305yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/109-the-unbearable-weight-of-m--52908123tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1261482922Sat, 07 May 2022 23:55:45 +0000Jon FarthingA 2-part quiz special awaits your pod feeds today, as our Film Buff or Film Bluff explores topics as eclectic as movie stars’ body parts that they’ve sold for cash, the wonder that is Oscar Isaac, behind the scenes trivia of “Mad Max Fury Road” and...2332yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/108-pardon-my-french--52909829tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1254981070Sat, 23 Apr 2022 23:37:59 +0000Jon FarthingBonjour et bienvenue dans un podcast très sophistiqué! It's not just Andy who loves films in "foreign"- though he does have a great new Italian recommendation for you. Peter returns to the unique world of Jean-Pierre Jeunet in Netflix's "BigBug"....2889yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-mooning-a-knight--52908783tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1246564210Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:05:39 +0000Jon FarthingWe enter the Speed Force this week as Dan, Andy, Peter, and a virtual Jon discuss this year’s Oscars, including Zack Snyder’s “most cheerworthy moment” and the winner of our annual sweepstake! We also discuss the latest slice of MCU TV - it’s fair to...2598yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-i-no-wear-u-lav--52908665tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1237342135Sun, 27 Mar 2022 07:31:15 +0000Jon FarthingThe wonderful Ian McLaughlin is back with us this week, so of course he has us all doing all sorts of impressions and accent attempts, and generally taking the show off the rails. We do though manage to get some new recommendations out for you. Ian...3084yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-little-miss-nerdfest--52908731tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1229735599Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:29:04 +0000Jon FarthingIt's "Women's History Month", so our nerds discuss some of the wonderful women that have inspired us so much in film. We also have another round of Buff or Bluffs, in which Jon loses control over some implausible Game Controllers, Hazel admires some...2680yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-tom-dick-and-pammy--52908673tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1222342864Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:41:09 +0000Jon FarthingWe travel back to the 90s for this recommendations episode, as Peter reviews the new miniseries “Pam and Tommy”. We discuss the greater implications of the show, before veering back to low brow by chatting about *that* talking penis scene. Dan ups...3372yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-roses-are-red-this-podcast-is-blue--52909800tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1212623722Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:18:00 +0000Jon FarthingLove is on the podcast feed in the latest instalment of Nerdfest, as Dan has prepared a nerdy Valentine’s Day themed quiz to test Jon, Kerris and Peter. How many nerdy Valentine’s will you guess? ‘Buff or Bluff’ is also back: Kerris has some facts...2664yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-moonfaaallll--52908135tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1206090838Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:47:41 +0000Jon FarthingOur nerds excitedly preview the movies we’re looking forward to in 2022. It’s safe to say the one we’re most anticipating is MOOOOONFAAALLLL. There’s no doubt in our minds that this will be the greatest action movie ever made. What greater jeopardy is...3417yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/101-what-s-going-in--52908161tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1195005427Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:03:21 +0000Jon FarthingA slightly belated, but huge milestone Nerdfest episode! Due to circumstances beyond our control, we couldn’t properly celebrate recording 100 episodes together until now - in episode 101. But boy do we make up for it. Hazel has concocted a feature...3323yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-i-like-to-be-in-american-horror-story--52908297tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1186156981Sun, 02 Jan 2022 07:58:17 +0000Jon FarthingWe feel "Pretty, oh so pretty"… and not just because Ian Mac and Kerris are back with us for an episode full of recommendations! Peter and Dan have been filling up on the best new shows on Disney+, with 'Dopesick' and 'The Beatles: Get Back'....3267yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-the-netflix-christmas-universe--52908668tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1173328051Sun, 12 Dec 2021 08:21:18 +0000Jon FarthingThings get festive at Nerdfest HQ, as Louise returns with tidings of comfort and joy … and the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe- It’s a thing! Our ‘Film Buff or Film Bluff’ quiz includes eclectic puzzlers about horror villains, Les Miserables,...3194yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/98-jon-ranks-tom-hanks--52908722tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1165643407Sun, 28 Nov 2021 08:53:25 +0000Jon FarthingIts a bumper recommendations special this episode, as we talk about legacy sequel "Ghostbusters AfterlIfe", Apple's Tom-Hanks-with-a-robot movie "Finch", magical dark nostalgia treat "Last Night In Soho", the new TV incarnation of "Chucky" and the...3160yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-live-24-7--52909841tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1157832643Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:35:49 +0000Jon FarthingIs anything real? Should we accept this reality? These are the questions on Hazel’s mind as she faces up to her umpteenth Shameful Gap: The Truman Show. Before that, there’s more reality twisting in our Buff or Bluff quiz. Andy gets creative by...3436yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/96-halloween-not-that-one-the-other-one--52908383tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1149216430Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:55:43 +0000Jon FarthingSpooky greetings! Join the Nerdfest gang as we celebrate Halloween with our unique bag of tricks and treats. Have you played 'Squid Game' yet? Peter has, and lives to tell the tale with his review of the Netflix sleeper hit. Hazel navigates the...3181yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/95-the-bus-that-couldn-t-slow-down--52908644tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1141999894Sun, 17 Oct 2021 02:02:54 +0000Jon FarthingKerris returns to the podcast to tell us all about her membership of a most excellent Keanu Reeves movie club, and jumps her shameful gap in his back catalogue. We play Film Buff or Film Bluff, fighting over the "Tekken" series, some films you won’t...2983yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/94-who-what-and-y--52908165tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1133524090Sat, 02 Oct 2021 23:48:20 +0000Jon FarthingJoin Jon, Ian, Dan and Peter this week as the nerds discuss the return of Russell T Davies to 'Doctor Who', and delve into some great new recommendations. Peter levels up with Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer when we talk about ‘Free Guy’, now...2829yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/93-robot-chef-wars--52908675tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1125036778Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:04:11 +0000Jon FarthingAfter discussing the contents of some exciting trailers for new movie releases, we get down to business with our Film Buff or Film Bluff quiz. This week we discuss cinematic firsts, and the original titles of movies that have been renamed. Plus Jon...2975yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/92-clash-of-the-nerds--52908313tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1116606871Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:35:44 +0000Jon FarthingAfter a small hiatus for a nerd wedding, we are back with aplomb! And we have an entire feast of TV and film recommendations for you. Ian Mac drums home the merits of “Count me In”, a new Netflix documentary featuring rock n roll’s greatest ever...2914yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/91-xxx-men--46309080
The nerds test each other with Buff or Bluffs about "On-Set Pranks", "Movie World Records", "Horror Icons", "Sony Tech" and a quite astonishing alternative take on the X-Men, and Dan has a bonus quiz about some of the strangest ever ‘notes from the studio’.

If that wasn’t enough, Ian’s been watching great documentaries on pioneering hip hop improvisers "Freestyle Love Supreme" and the darker side of child stardom.

All of that in just one episode, we hope you enjoy it (just don’t Google for Vin Diesel movies!)]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1099837603Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:24:39 +0000Jon FarthingWe welcome Ian and Kerris back on the pod for an episode overflowing with quizziness. The nerds test each other with Buff or Bluffs about "On-Set Pranks", "Movie World Records", "Horror Icons", "Sony Tech" and a quite astonishing alternative take on...
The nerds test each other with Buff or Bluffs about "On-Set Pranks", "Movie World Records", "Horror Icons", "Sony Tech" and a quite astonishing alternative take on the X-Men, and Dan has a bonus quiz about some of the strangest ever ‘notes from the studio’.

If that wasn’t enough, Ian’s been watching great documentaries on pioneering hip hop improvisers "Freestyle Love Supreme" and the darker side of child stardom.

All of that in just one episode, we hope you enjoy it (just don’t Google for Vin Diesel movies!)]]>3114yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-censor-and-sensibility--46309067In fact, Jon takes things so far as to review the film “Censor” which is all about how we can best oppose modernism, and build more vernacular architecture. It’s DEFINITELY not about 1980s video nasties.

In other recommendations, Dan presents genre bending, time twisting, alternative history novel “The Kingdoms”. and sings the praises of documentary “1971: The Year that Music Changed Everything”.

Peter treads a very fine line by explaining “Why Women Kill”, the second season of which is coming soon to Alibi.

Andy generously gets “Another Round” in, a brilliant Oscar winning Danish drama made by Thomas Vinterburg and starring Mads Mikkelsen.

And Hazel reviews the action-packed “Black Widow”, Marvel’s first cinematic release in two years.

*not actually true, I mean not even close!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1092700720Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:57:04 +0000Jon FarthingWe got in a bit of trouble from Mary Whitehouse’s ghost after last week’s episode, so this week we have a completely clean show that’s not rude at all* In fact, Jon takes things so far as to review the film “Censor” which is all about how we can best...In fact, Jon takes things so far as to review the film “Censor” which is all about how we can best oppose modernism, and build more vernacular architecture. It’s DEFINITELY not about 1980s video nasties.

In other recommendations, Dan presents genre bending, time twisting, alternative history novel “The Kingdoms”. and sings the praises of documentary “1971: The Year that Music Changed Everything”.

Peter treads a very fine line by explaining “Why Women Kill”, the second season of which is coming soon to Alibi.

Andy generously gets “Another Round” in, a brilliant Oscar winning Danish drama made by Thomas Vinterburg and starring Mads Mikkelsen.

And Hazel reviews the action-packed “Black Widow”, Marvel’s first cinematic release in two years.

*not actually true, I mean not even close!]]>3078yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-kerris-s-bucket-list--46309079
Hazel whispers her affection for “A Quiet Place Part 2” whilst Jon delves into a bit of quarantine art with Bo Burnham’s Netflix special “Inside”. And finally Peter brings on the zombie apocalypse with his review of The Asylum’s “Black Summer.”

There’s all that and more - you can also play along to Andy’s movie quotes quiz and let us know how much better you did than our nerds.

And, settle a debate for us: "is that not what heroes do…?"]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1075870528Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:25:39 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s a bumper round of reviews and recommendations this week. First up, we find out why Kerris cant stop hatewatching the horror detective series “Slasher”, which borrows more than its plot from Se7en. Then Andy intrigues us all with his review of...
Hazel whispers her affection for “A Quiet Place Part 2” whilst Jon delves into a bit of quarantine art with Bo Burnham’s Netflix special “Inside”. And finally Peter brings on the zombie apocalypse with his review of The Asylum’s “Black Summer.”

There’s all that and more - you can also play along to Andy’s movie quotes quiz and let us know how much better you did than our nerds.

And, settle a debate for us: "is that not what heroes do…?"]]>3338yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-nerdpets--46309073
We pound the spooky New Zealand beat with "Wellington Paranormal", learn some history with Oscar contender "Quo Vadis, Aida?", suffer our way through "Them", and become "Invincible", then discover new Black Mirror-esque show "Made For Love".

*Check the embedded artwork if you would like to meet little Loki]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1039775773Sun, 02 May 2021 08:00:06 +0000Jon FarthingDan discovers whether it was a good idea to name his kitten after a trickster god*, and we have reviews of some great, and not so great TV and Movies for you. We pound the spooky New Zealand beat with "Wellington Paranormal", learn some history with...
We pound the spooky New Zealand beat with "Wellington Paranormal", learn some history with Oscar contender "Quo Vadis, Aida?", suffer our way through "Them", and become "Invincible", then discover new Black Mirror-esque show "Made For Love".

*Check the embedded artwork if you would like to meet little Loki]]>2444yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-shark-week--46309070
We also try to pull the wool over each others eyes once more, with Bluffs based on rubbish Amazon movies, women movements started by female actors, filipino Batman knockoffs, the movie "Scream", and Brazilian Pixar clones.

Come on in, the water's lovely!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1009879051Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:34:41 +0000Jon FarthingIt's Kerris's turn to be afraid of the water this episode, as she reveals her Shameful Gap, of "Jaws", and tells us how it felt to watch it for the first time. We also try to pull the wool over each others eyes once more, with Bluffs based on...
We also try to pull the wool over each others eyes once more, with Bluffs based on rubbish Amazon movies, women movements started by female actors, filipino Batman knockoffs, the movie "Scream", and Brazilian Pixar clones.

Come on in, the water's lovely!]]>3606yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-samantha-shannon--43730758
Let us know if you would like to hear more of your favourite authors on the show.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/989390965Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:49:48 +0000Jon FarthingIn this special extra episode, Dan interviews Samantha Shannon, the author of the Bone Season books he reviewed for us in episode 77. They talk about her new book "The Mask Falling", how fabulous words are, what makes dragons special and, of course,...
Let us know if you would like to hear more of your favourite authors on the show.]]>1446yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-designated-monster--43504134
Ian reviews “Godzilla: The Half century War", whilst attempting to answer the ultimate “Kong vs Godzilla” question. Dan adds Samantha Shannon's Bone Season" to the bookshelf, whilst Andy gets all cosmopolitan with "This is not a Burial, Its a Resurrection". Striking a similar worldly tone, Peter reviews French series "Lupin" and "Call My Agent" and Korean smash hit series "Sweet Home" and "the Uncanny Counter". And Jon recommends "Designated Survivor", "The Rental" and, er, "Jiu Jitsu" (a movie he hasn't even SEEN, yet!)

Finally, we expose Dan's shameful gap, as he has never seen famous immortal combat movie, "Highlander". What are his thoughts upon watching it for the very first time?]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/979424077Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:17:12 +0000Jon FarthingWe have recommendations up the wazoo this time, as we battle Godzilla, encounter a new author, discover the best subtitled series on Netflix from around the world, and wallow in the usual smut and nonsense. Ian reviews “Godzilla: The Half century...
Ian reviews “Godzilla: The Half century War", whilst attempting to answer the ultimate “Kong vs Godzilla” question. Dan adds Samantha Shannon's Bone Season" to the bookshelf, whilst Andy gets all cosmopolitan with "This is not a Burial, Its a Resurrection". Striking a similar worldly tone, Peter reviews French series "Lupin" and "Call My Agent" and Korean smash hit series "Sweet Home" and "the Uncanny Counter". And Jon recommends "Designated Survivor", "The Rental" and, er, "Jiu Jitsu" (a movie he hasn't even SEEN, yet!)

Finally, we expose Dan's shameful gap, as he has never seen famous immortal combat movie, "Highlander". What are his thoughts upon watching it for the very first time?]]>3846yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-wanda-women--43241928
After establishing the exact species of dinosaur that Yoshi is, we discuss what sorcery Marvel might have up their sleeves in the quirky opening episodes of WandaVision.

Our Buff or Bluff round sees us tackling questions about old TV sitcoms, disastrous financial mistakes, unlikely actors portraying U.S presidents, unexpected movie sequels, and unusual Funko Pops.

We head into deep spoiler territory for our review of Wonder Woman 1984 (although if you haven’t seen it and you’re considering spending £15.99 on the digital rental, you might want to stick around). How is Diana Prince’s second solo outing? Why is the third best famous Chris back? Does having glasses really make you less sexy? We discuss all that and more, for a movie that we reeeeeeallly wanted to like.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/969326476Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:53:58 +0000Jon FarthingIn this episode we have our first reactions to WandaVision, a full spoiler review of Wonder Woman 1984, and our Film Buff or Film Bluff quiz is back! After establishing the exact species of dinosaur that Yoshi is, we discuss what sorcery Marvel might...
After establishing the exact species of dinosaur that Yoshi is, we discuss what sorcery Marvel might have up their sleeves in the quirky opening episodes of WandaVision.

Our Buff or Bluff round sees us tackling questions about old TV sitcoms, disastrous financial mistakes, unlikely actors portraying U.S presidents, unexpected movie sequels, and unusual Funko Pops.

We head into deep spoiler territory for our review of Wonder Woman 1984 (although if you haven’t seen it and you’re considering spending £15.99 on the digital rental, you might want to stick around). How is Diana Prince’s second solo outing? Why is the third best famous Chris back? Does having glasses really make you less sexy? We discuss all that and more, for a movie that we reeeeeeallly wanted to like.]]>3365yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-disney-plus-plus-plus--42987071
in this episode we discuss the treasure trove of new shows and movies announced by Disney just before Christmas. From 'Rogue Squadron' to 'Lando', to 'Secret Invasion' and 'Ironheart' (and everything in between!)we are in full speculation mode about what those shows could bring.

Also in this episode Hazel has devised a “Who am I?” quiz, with a series of cryptic clues for the nerds to try and guess which actor she’s talking about. Play along, and try to guess who’s name sounds like a fart in a bath!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/961580083Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:46:25 +0000Jon FarthingWe find out what the nerds got up to over Christmas and what nerdy presents we were gifted. It’s great to have Ian Mayor back with us, who has a present for Dan and Hazel and some pretty bad news for Jon... in this episode we discuss the treasure...
in this episode we discuss the treasure trove of new shows and movies announced by Disney just before Christmas. From 'Rogue Squadron' to 'Lando', to 'Secret Invasion' and 'Ironheart' (and everything in between!)we are in full speculation mode about what those shows could bring.

Also in this episode Hazel has devised a “Who am I?” quiz, with a series of cryptic clues for the nerds to try and guess which actor she’s talking about. Play along, and try to guess who’s name sounds like a fart in a bath!]]>3664yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-secret-cinema-presents-2020--42767754
Peter, Andy, Dan, Hazel and Jon have all compiled our top ten lists of the best nerd pop culture this year, and we use our last podcast of 2020 to discuss, argue, surprise and tut our way through them.

And whilst we have some things on our lists which won’t surprise many listeners (yes, Dan and Hazel hijack the beginning of the podcast to sing the praises of Hamilton and yes, Jon has some more obscure horrors to recommend) there are a couple of unexpected entries. And as always, comedy hijinks ensue.

Whilst we haven’t been able to be in the same room together to record the vast majority of podcasts in 2020, we’ve loved being able to bring you episodes every two weeks. Thank you to Peter and his technical expertise for finding a way for us to do it.

Hopefully 2021 will be a much better year for everyone, but until then, there are plenty of nerdy things to distract us. Merry Christmas, and we’ll catch you on the other side of 2020.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/950006551Sun, 20 Dec 2020 01:07:31 +0000Jon FarthingIt’s the Nerdfest review of the year! Join us as we celebrate all the joyful things that 2020 brought us, and none of the dumpster fire awfulness. Peter, Andy, Dan, Hazel and Jon have all compiled our top ten lists of the best nerd pop culture this...
Peter, Andy, Dan, Hazel and Jon have all compiled our top ten lists of the best nerd pop culture this year, and we use our last podcast of 2020 to discuss, argue, surprise and tut our way through them.

And whilst we have some things on our lists which won’t surprise many listeners (yes, Dan and Hazel hijack the beginning of the podcast to sing the praises of Hamilton and yes, Jon has some more obscure horrors to recommend) there are a couple of unexpected entries. And as always, comedy hijinks ensue.

Whilst we haven’t been able to be in the same room together to record the vast majority of podcasts in 2020, we’ve loved being able to bring you episodes every two weeks. Thank you to Peter and his technical expertise for finding a way for us to do it.

Hopefully 2021 will be a much better year for everyone, but until then, there are plenty of nerdy things to distract us. Merry Christmas, and we’ll catch you on the other side of 2020.]]>3478yesfull