https://www.spreaker.com/show/nerds-with-wingsenVideo GamesCopyright Phil Smithhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e1e0e99950c8a86cd963f39c8729ca6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/nerds-with-wingsTue, 21 May 2024 01:21:41 +0000Phil SmithPhil Smithnerdswithwings@gmail.com4 nerds from Cleveland hilariously argue about nerd culture while eating tasty things we just made. Is it a pop-culture show? Is it a food blog? Listen and decide for yourself...trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/043-coronavirus-omnibus--39852189
Archived FB Live stream: https://is.gd/nww043s
The video we soiled ourselves laughing at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXvHMTedPYE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39852189Sun, 19 Jul 2020 20:17:44 +0000Phil SmithOriginally recorded May 24, 2020 Archived FB Live stream: https://is.gd/nww043s The video we soiled ourselves laughing at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXvHMTedPYE
Archived FB Live stream: https://is.gd/nww043s
The video we soiled ourselves laughing at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXvHMTedPYE]]>4274truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/042-supreme-2019-holiday-special--21021683This upload of this year's Holiday Special is a week or two late, so you can laugh at our predictions for holiday film releases! Also, we talk about current and upcoming game releases, and you get to hear what's grinding Brandon's gears this episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21021683Tue, 24 Dec 2019 05:19:09 +0000Phil SmithOriginally recorded November 18, 2019 This upload of this year's Holiday Special is a week or two late, so you can laugh at our predictions for holiday film releases! Also, we talk about current and upcoming game releases, and you get to hear what's...This upload of this year's Holiday Special is a week or two late, so you can laugh at our predictions for holiday film releases! Also, we talk about current and upcoming game releases, and you get to hear what's grinding Brandon's gears this episode!]]>6849comedy,games,holidays,movies,newreleasestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/041-tropey-halloween--19761149Jackie takes the wheel for another Halloween special, this one tearing into some of the most threadbare, contrived, and just plain dumb tropes in horror films, TV, games, and more! Also find out what's grinding Brandon's gears this episode. Happy Halloween, listeners!

Music: 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Spooky Night', Icarus Holmes feat. DJ Spooky. Based on the poetry of Dylan Thomas. Public Domain, acquired at https://archive.org/details/DoNotGoGentleIntoThatSpookyNight]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19761149Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:39:16 +0000Phil SmithOriginally recorded October 13, 2019. Jackie takes the wheel for another Halloween special, this one tearing into some of the most threadbare, contrived, and just plain dumb tropes in horror films, TV, games, and more! Also find out what's grinding...Jackie takes the wheel for another Halloween special, this one tearing into some of the most threadbare, contrived, and just plain dumb tropes in horror films, TV, games, and more! Also find out what's grinding Brandon's gears this episode. Happy Halloween, listeners!

Music: 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Spooky Night', Icarus Holmes feat. DJ Spooky. Based on the poetry of Dylan Thomas. Public Domain, acquired at https://archive.org/details/DoNotGoGentleIntoThatSpookyNight]]>6821games,halloween,horror,movies,tropes,tvtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/040-extramedium-launch-party-part-deux--19064121The second half of the launch party for the ExtraMedium Podcast Network! Listen to Phil's college roommate Stephen Foxworthy discuss the upcoming film review podcast "Misenfranchised!", in which we tackle films within the context of the franchise which spawned them. Music for this episode by Benjamin Briggs.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19064121Wed, 11 Sep 2019 03:12:22 +0000Phil SmithOriginally Recorded June 3, 2019. The second half of the launch party for the ExtraMedium Podcast Network! Listen to Phil's college roommate Stephen Foxworthy discuss the upcoming film review podcast "Misenfranchised!", in which we tackle films within...The second half of the launch party for the ExtraMedium Podcast Network! Listen to Phil's college roommate Stephen Foxworthy discuss the upcoming film review podcast "Misenfranchised!", in which we tackle films within the context of the franchise which spawned them. Music for this episode by Benjamin Briggs.]]>4067comedy,comics,film,food,nerdculture,popculture,technology,tv,videogamestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/039-if-you-give-your-clone-a-chainsaw--18969679Part One of the kickoff party for the ExtraMedium Podcast Network! The Nerds are joined by 'Mythically Macabre' host Jackie Smith and 'Misenfranchised' host Stephen Foxworthy for a preview of what you can expect from all three ExtraMedium shows... right after the inaugural ExtraMedium Podcast Network Burger Cookoff...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18969679Sun, 01 Sep 2019 05:16:28 +0000Phil SmithOriginally Recorded June 3, 2019. Part One of the kickoff party for the ExtraMedium Podcast Network! The Nerds are joined by 'Mythically Macabre' host Jackie Smith and 'Misenfranchised' host Stephen Foxworthy for a preview of what you can expect from...Part One of the kickoff party for the ExtraMedium Podcast Network! The Nerds are joined by 'Mythically Macabre' host Jackie Smith and 'Misenfranchised' host Stephen Foxworthy for a preview of what you can expect from all three ExtraMedium shows... right after the inaugural ExtraMedium Podcast Network Burger Cookoff...]]>4856comedy,comics,film,food,nerdculture,popculture,technology,tv,videogamestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/038-ily3000--18595810After some technical delays, here's the second half of our Avengers: Endgame review. Phil, John, and Brandon discuss their numerous feels concerning the ending of the film - and the Infinity Saga, the Nerds discuss possibilities for the future of the MCU, and Jackie has an exciting announcement regarding her own podcast coming later this summer!]]>nerdswithwings.podbean.com/038-ily3000-31e1ddeaaaca7118deda96cec33fe938Tue, 25 Jun 2019 03:32:53 +0000Phil SmithOriginally recorded 5-12-19 After some technical delays, here's the second half of our Avengers: Endgame review. Phil, John, and Brandon discuss their numerous feels concerning the ending of the film - and the Infinity Saga, the Nerds discuss...After some technical delays, here's the second half of our Avengers: Endgame review. Phil, John, and Brandon discuss their numerous feels concerning the ending of the film - and the Infinity Saga, the Nerds discuss possibilities for the future of the MCU, and Jackie has an exciting announcement regarding her own podcast coming later this summer!]]>5706truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/037-time-heist--18595789After over a month of waiting, we're finally able to bring you part 1 of our epic two-part review of the epic conclusion to the MCU's Infinity Saga! Join Phil, John, and Brandon (Dan was recovering from surgery; he's much better now!) as they dive into this unprecedented cinematic event, discuss what they loved (and hated), and begin to untangle their complex feelings for a film with an undeniable impact on the industry.]]>nerdswithwings.podbean.com/037-time-heist-c8cd3bcef414f5d6c28abb927ec4fd9cSun, 09 Jun 2019 03:52:03 +0000Phil SmithOriginally recorded 5-12-19 After over a month of waiting, we're finally able to bring you part 1 of our epic two-part review of the epic conclusion to the MCU's Infinity Saga! Join Phil, John, and Brandon (Dan was recovering from surgery; he's much...After over a month of waiting, we're finally able to bring you part 1 of our epic two-part review of the epic conclusion to the MCU's Infinity Saga! Join Phil, John, and Brandon (Dan was recovering from surgery; he's much better now!) as they dive into this unprecedented cinematic event, discuss what they loved (and hated), and begin to untangle their complex feelings for a film with an undeniable impact on the industry.]]>6649truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/036-fall-2018-omnibus-a-suge-knightmare--18595791 
Fall is upon us (less so when we first had this discussion but still) and it's time to talk about what movie and game releases are headed our way. Brandon relates the harrowing tale of his stolen iPhone, which somehow segues into how terrifying Suge Knight is. Yeah, I dunno.]]>nerdswithwings.podbean.com/036-fall-2018-omnibus-a-suge-knightmare-ae65ee7b7830abd5108de89c5df3a104Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:13:47 +0000Phil SmithOriginally Recorded 9-30-18   Fall is upon us (less so when we first had this discussion but still) and it's time to talk about what movie and game releases are headed our way. Brandon relates the harrowing tale of his stolen iPhone, which somehow... 
Fall is upon us (less so when we first had this discussion but still) and it's time to talk about what movie and game releases are headed our way. Brandon relates the harrowing tale of his stolen iPhone, which somehow segues into how terrifying Suge Knight is. Yeah, I dunno.]]>3855truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/035-just-saw-the-ad--18595790 
In keeping with our tradition of turning out movie releases about a month too late, the Nerds discuss Deadpool 2. What did we like, what did we like... less, and what made this movie worth the (surprisingly low) cost of the theater with those super comfy recliners? Phil remains an idiot manchild who alone derives joy from everything while John and Dan hone their craft as professional haters and Brandon strikes an entertaining balance somewhere in the middle.]]>nerdswithwings.podbean.com/035-just-saw-the-ad-f78410608934a8942efe19d1b636e803Sat, 16 Jun 2018 02:54:05 +0000Phil SmithOriginally recorded 5/27/18   In keeping with our tradition of turning out movie releases about a month too late, the Nerds discuss Deadpool 2. What did we like, what did we like... less, and what made this movie worth the (surprisingly low) cost of... 
In keeping with our tradition of turning out movie releases about a month too late, the Nerds discuss Deadpool 2. What did we like, what did we like... less, and what made this movie worth the (surprisingly low) cost of the theater with those super comfy recliners? Phil remains an idiot manchild who alone derives joy from everything while John and Dan hone their craft as professional haters and Brandon strikes an entertaining balance somewhere in the middle.]]>3270truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/034-why-is-gamora--18595792We welcome our newest official co-host Brandon for the NWW review of Avengers: Infinity War, the biggest and most anticipated superhero movie ever! We'll discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe to this point, rave about the cost of VFX shots and why so many studios fold after bidding onto projects like this, unpack some of the craziest fan theories about the ending, and John will absolutely unload on every imaginable problem with the plot of this movie while Phil feels (yet again) like an idiot manchild who can't help but enjoy movies despite the cynicism of the adults in the room.]]>nerdswithwings.podbean.com/034-why-is-gamora-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Thu, 31 May 2018 21:52:47 +0000Phil SmithOriginally Recorded 5/27/18 We welcome our newest official co-host Brandon for the NWW review of Avengers: Infinity War, the biggest and most anticipated superhero movie ever! We'll discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe to this point, rave about the...We welcome our newest official co-host Brandon for the NWW review of Avengers: Infinity War, the biggest and most anticipated superhero movie ever! We'll discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe to this point, rave about the cost of VFX shots and why so many studios fold after bidding onto projects like this, unpack some of the craziest fan theories about the ending, and John will absolutely unload on every imaginable problem with the plot of this movie while Phil feels (yet again) like an idiot manchild who can't help but enjoy movies despite the cynicism of the adults in the room.]]>7122truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/032-halloween-2017-real-life-creepy-mysteries--18595793 
Horror aficionado Jackie takes over this year's Halloween special! A conversation from this past summer on real-life unsolved mysteries is followed by Phil and Jackie chatting about some of the most darkly fascinating stories we didn't have time to talk about before. The music for this episode is the track "Fearless Living" from the album of the same name by Benjamin Briggs. Hear all 19 of his album releases at http://benbriggs.net today!]]>nerdswithwings.podbean.com/032-halloween-2017-real-life-creepy-mysteries-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 01 Nov 2017 03:58:09 +0000Phil SmithOriginally recorded 5/07/17, 10/31/17   Horror aficionado Jackie takes over this year's Halloween special! A conversation from this past summer on real-life unsolved mysteries is followed by Phil and Jackie chatting about some of the most darkly... 
Horror aficionado Jackie takes over this year's Halloween special! A conversation from this past summer on real-life unsolved mysteries is followed by Phil and Jackie chatting about some of the most darkly fascinating stories we didn't have time to talk about before. The music for this episode is the track "Fearless Living" from the album of the same name by Benjamin Briggs. Hear all 19 of his album releases at http://benbriggs.net today!]]>6299truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/031-nww-omnibus-fall-2017-edition--18595797 
Non sequitur rambling abounds in between our discussion of current and upcoming games and movies. Also hear why you need Playerunknown's Battlegrounds in your life, like, yesterday.]]>nerdswithwings.podbean.com/031-nww-omnibus-fall-2017-edition-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:40:42 +0000Phil SmithOriginally recorded September 10, 2017   Non sequitur rambling abounds in between our discussion of current and upcoming games and movies. Also hear why you need Playerunknown's Battlegrounds in your life, like, yesterday. 
Non sequitur rambling abounds in between our discussion of current and upcoming games and movies. Also hear why you need Playerunknown's Battlegrounds in your life, like, yesterday.]]>7001truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-the-dethisode--18595796 
Sorry, no face-melting metal solos to be found here, just soul-crushing death tropes. In this episode, the Nerds discuss death as a plot element and narrative device, and examine the use of tropes pertaining to death in pop culture. It gets kinda heady at several points, just to warn you...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/030-the-dethisode/Fri, 28 Jul 2017 03:29:43 +0000Phil SmithOriginally recorded 4/17/17   Sorry, no face-melting metal solos to be found here, just soul-crushing death tropes. In this episode, the Nerds discuss death as a plot element and narrative device, and examine the use of tropes pertaining to death in... 
Sorry, no face-melting metal solos to be found here, just soul-crushing death tropes. In this episode, the Nerds discuss death as a plot element and narrative device, and examine the use of tropes pertaining to death in pop culture. It gets kinda heady at several points, just to warn you...]]>5963truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-the-deadliest-sob-in-space--18595794 
In the second half of our Mass Effect double-ep retrospective, Phil attempts to restrain the nerd rage over the ending of ME 3 while reminding us that we only hate some of the franchise because we love the rest so much...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/029-the-deadliest-sob-in-space/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 03:16:57 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released March 20, 2017   In the second half of our Mass Effect double-ep retrospective, Phil attempts to restrain the nerd rage over the ending of ME 3 while reminding us that we only hate some of the franchise because we love the rest so... 
In the second half of our Mass Effect double-ep retrospective, Phil attempts to restrain the nerd rage over the ending of ME 3 while reminding us that we only hate some of the franchise because we love the rest so much...]]>5693truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-we-have-dismissed-that-claim--18595795 
In the first half of our two-part retrospective (originally recorded 2/19/17), the Nerds take on one of our favorite game franchises. Nobody came out of that one looking pretty.]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/028-we-have-dismissed-that-claim/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:59:34 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released March 6, 2017   In the first half of our two-part retrospective (originally recorded 2/19/17), the Nerds take on one of our favorite game franchises. Nobody came out of that one looking pretty. 
In the first half of our two-part retrospective (originally recorded 2/19/17), the Nerds take on one of our favorite game franchises. Nobody came out of that one looking pretty.]]>5483truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-i-am-one-with-da-schwartz--18595800 
 








In this episode, the Nerds discuss Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! Delicious sandwiches and snarky commentary ensue...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/026-i-am-one-with-da-schwartz/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:45:16 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released January 11, 2017     In this episode, the Nerds discuss Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! Delicious sandwiches and snarky commentary ensue... 
 








In this episode, the Nerds discuss Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! Delicious sandwiches and snarky commentary ensue...]]>4667truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-to-the-gun-show--18595799 
The Nerds - and special guests Kevin and Brandon - return for Part 2 of our discussion on gun violence in America. Scrutinize the media's finger-pointing and investigate potential causes of this phenomenon in our society...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/024-to-the-gun-show/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:44:58 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released September 9, 2016   The Nerds - and special guests Kevin and Brandon - return for Part 2 of our discussion on gun violence in America. Scrutinize the media's finger-pointing and investigate potential causes of this phenomenon in... 
The Nerds - and special guests Kevin and Brandon - return for Part 2 of our discussion on gun violence in America. Scrutinize the media's finger-pointing and investigate potential causes of this phenomenon in our society...]]>3426truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-get-your-tickets--18595812 
The Nerds are joined by special guests Brandon and Kevin for Part 1 of a particularly difficult topic - gun violence in America. We'll look through the lens of pop culture and look back over American history to try and figure out how we got here...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/023-get-your-tickets/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:44:49 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released September 9, 2016   The Nerds are joined by special guests Brandon and Kevin for Part 1 of a particularly difficult topic - gun violence in America. We'll look through the lens of pop culture and look back over American history to... 
The Nerds are joined by special guests Brandon and Kevin for Part 1 of a particularly difficult topic - gun violence in America. We'll look through the lens of pop culture and look back over American history to try and figure out how we got here...]]>4141truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-best-worst-episode-ever--18595798 
From the NWW Vault... our worst episode ever, all about the worst stuff ever! The Nerds attempt to differentiate between stuff that is SO bad it wraps around to awesome, stuff that's pretty terrible and yet has some redeeming value, and stuff that... well, stuff that just sucks. Originally recorded August 2, 2015.]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/022-best-worst-episode-ever/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:25:56 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released May 16, 2016   From the NWW Vault... our worst episode ever, all about the worst stuff ever! The Nerds attempt to differentiate between stuff that is SO bad it wraps around to awesome, stuff that's pretty terrible and yet has some... 
From the NWW Vault... our worst episode ever, all about the worst stuff ever! The Nerds attempt to differentiate between stuff that is SO bad it wraps around to awesome, stuff that's pretty terrible and yet has some redeeming value, and stuff that... well, stuff that just sucks. Originally recorded August 2, 2015.]]>3370falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-batman-bin-suparman--18595826 
In this episode, the Nerds discuss the current state of the superhero movie genre, including a brief recap of its recent history and predictions on how long its current popularity might hold...
Music: "New Game Plus" from the album "FEARLESS LIVING" by Benjamin Briggs]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/021-batman-bin-suparman/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:25:50 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released May 2, 2016   In this episode, the Nerds discuss the current state of the superhero movie genre, including a brief recap of its recent history and predictions on how long its current popularity might hold... Music: "New Game Plus"... 
In this episode, the Nerds discuss the current state of the superhero movie genre, including a brief recap of its recent history and predictions on how long its current popularity might hold...
Music: "New Game Plus" from the album "FEARLESS LIVING" by Benjamin Briggs]]>5671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-that-s-like-16-walls--18595802 
The Nerds discuss the awesomeness of the Deadpool movie, Phil shares his Wizard World Cleveland experience, and a few upcoming games are discussed. Originally recorded 3/13/2016.]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/020-thats-like-16-walls/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:24:34 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released March 23, 2016   The Nerds discuss the awesomeness of the Deadpool movie, Phil shares his Wizard World Cleveland experience, and a few upcoming games are discussed. Originally recorded 3/13/2016. 
The Nerds discuss the awesomeness of the Deadpool movie, Phil shares his Wizard World Cleveland experience, and a few upcoming games are discussed. Originally recorded 3/13/2016.]]>4043falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-da-schwartz-awakens--18595801 
Jackie joins the Nerds for a conversation on our impressions of Star Wars, Episode VII.]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/019-da-schwartz-awakens/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:24:26 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released February 9, 2016   Jackie joins the Nerds for a conversation on our impressions of Star Wars, Episode VII. 
Jackie joins the Nerds for a conversation on our impressions of Star Wars, Episode VII.]]>4456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-the-fallout-4-holiday-special--18595805http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/018-the-fallout-4-holiday-special/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:56:39 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released December 30, 20154404falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-horror-stories--18595817 
Just in time for the spookiest night of the year, in this episode the Nerds analyze TV shows, movies, and video games containing narratives you didn't know were horror stories, but which definitely have the power to creep you out when you look at them from a different perspective...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/017-horror-stories/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:56:33 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released October 31, 2015   Just in time for the spookiest night of the year, in this episode the Nerds analyze TV shows, movies, and video games containing narratives you didn't know were horror stories, but which definitely have the power... 
Just in time for the spookiest night of the year, in this episode the Nerds analyze TV shows, movies, and video games containing narratives you didn't know were horror stories, but which definitely have the power to creep you out when you look at them from a different perspective...]]>3897falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-nww-omnibus-fall-2015--18595803 
Delayed somewhat by Phil's birthday celebrations, in this episode the Nerds bring you into fall by discussing upcoming films and game releases and also by rambling incoherently about whatever comes to mind. Featuring Flexstyle's remix of "Methods" from the Benjamin Briggs album "Fearless Living".]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/016-nww-omnibus-fall-2015/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:36:03 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released September 30, 2015   Delayed somewhat by Phil's birthday celebrations, in this episode the Nerds bring you into fall by discussing upcoming films and game releases and also by rambling incoherently about whatever comes to mind.... 
Delayed somewhat by Phil's birthday celebrations, in this episode the Nerds bring you into fall by discussing upcoming films and game releases and also by rambling incoherently about whatever comes to mind. Featuring Flexstyle's remix of "Methods" from the Benjamin Briggs album "Fearless Living".]]>4094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-abusing-nostalgia-for-fun-and-profit--18595804 
In this highly disorganized episode, the Nerds discuss the retro kick we've been on for quite some time and try and piece together the mystery of what's kept it ticking for so long...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/015-abusing-nostalgia-for-fun-and-profit/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:35:46 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released August 9, 2015   In this highly disorganized episode, the Nerds discuss the retro kick we've been on for quite some time and try and piece together the mystery of what's kept it ticking for so long... 
In this highly disorganized episode, the Nerds discuss the retro kick we've been on for quite some time and try and piece together the mystery of what's kept it ticking for so long...]]>3840falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-but-it-was-definitely-aliens--18595807 
 


the Nerds discuss theories about what extraterrestrial life might be like and why we haven't heard from them... that we know of. also enjoy the Alien Conspiracy Comedy Jam! featuring music by Benjamin Briggs...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/014-but-it-was-definitely-aliens/Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:35:38 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released July 26, 2015     the Nerds discuss theories about what extraterrestrial life might be like and why we haven't heard from them... that we know of. also enjoy the Alien Conspiracy Comedy Jam! featuring music by Benjamin Briggs... 
 


the Nerds discuss theories about what extraterrestrial life might be like and why we haven't heard from them... that we know of. also enjoy the Alien Conspiracy Comedy Jam! featuring music by Benjamin Briggs...]]>4538falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-our-new-robot-overlords--18595822 
Phil rambles excessively as the Nerds discuss the evolution and narrative role of robots in science fiction and in society...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/013-our-new-robot-overlords/Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:11:02 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released June 5, 2015   Phil rambles excessively as the Nerds discuss the evolution and narrative role of robots in science fiction and in society... 
Phil rambles excessively as the Nerds discuss the evolution and narrative role of robots in science fiction and in society...]]>4034falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-nww-omnibus-summer-2015--18595806 
The Nerds barrel through reactions to the Episode VII and Battlefront trailers, predictions for summer movie and game releases, net neutrality, a Wizard World recap, and more...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/012-nww-omnibus-summer-2015/Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:10:09 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released April 20, 2015   The Nerds barrel through reactions to the Episode VII and Battlefront trailers, predictions for summer movie and game releases, net neutrality, a Wizard World recap, and more... 
The Nerds barrel through reactions to the Episode VII and Battlefront trailers, predictions for summer movie and game releases, net neutrality, a Wizard World recap, and more...]]>3695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-but-hollywood-cannot-into-space--18595809 
In this episode, the Nerds complain noisily about how Hollywood never seems to get it right when it comes to the science of space. Is it that they're just not knowledgeable, or is it that they don't expect us to be? Do they just not care, or is it the limitations inherent to writing on a budget and a schedule? Explore the sci-fi franchises in film, TV, and video games that did their research as well as the franchises who cracked the formula of just how much realism an audience can be trusted with...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/011-but-hollywood-cannot-into-space/Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:10:02 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released April 14, 2015   In this episode, the Nerds complain noisily about how Hollywood never seems to get it right when it comes to the science of space. Is it that they're just not knowledgeable, or is it that they don't expect us to... 
In this episode, the Nerds complain noisily about how Hollywood never seems to get it right when it comes to the science of space. Is it that they're just not knowledgeable, or is it that they don't expect us to be? Do they just not care, or is it the limitations inherent to writing on a budget and a schedule? Explore the sci-fi franchises in film, TV, and video games that did their research as well as the franchises who cracked the formula of just how much realism an audience can be trusted with...]]>3931falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-low-budget-monster-show--18595808 
In this special Halloween minisode, the Nerds take on pop culture's menagerie of monsters, analyzing where they came from, what they mean to us, and who's the best at terrifying us...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/010-low-budget-monster-show/Sat, 22 Jul 2017 04:31:43 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released October 29, 2014   In this special Halloween minisode, the Nerds take on pop culture's menagerie of monsters, analyzing where they came from, what they mean to us, and who's the best at terrifying us... 
In this special Halloween minisode, the Nerds take on pop culture's menagerie of monsters, analyzing where they came from, what they mean to us, and who's the best at terrifying us...]]>2839falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-flamewargate--18595834 
Change of plans - we decided to address the recent "Gamergate" incident in social media and give our individual perspectives on it. Better than even odds some listeners will be horribly offended, but we figured it needed talked about...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/009-flamewargate/Sat, 22 Jul 2017 04:31:25 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released October 10, 2014   Change of plans - we decided to address the recent "Gamergate" incident in social media and give our individual perspectives on it. Better than even odds some listeners will be horribly offended, but we figured... 
Change of plans - we decided to address the recent "Gamergate" incident in social media and give our individual perspectives on it. Better than even odds some listeners will be horribly offended, but we figured it needed talked about...]]>2865flamewargatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-paradigm-shifts--18595839 
In this episode, the Nerds identify and discuss specific characters and performances that redefined their genre or medium...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/007-paradigm-shifts/Sat, 22 Jul 2017 04:21:22 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released September 8, 2014   In this episode, the Nerds identify and discuss specific characters and performances that redefined their genre or medium... 
In this episode, the Nerds identify and discuss specific characters and performances that redefined their genre or medium...]]>4160falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-nerdentity-crisis--18595818 
Since they've created a series by nerds, for nerds, the guys decided to take a while to discuss... well, nerds. Specifically, that weird turning point in pop culture where nerds stopped getting stuffed into their own lockers and wound up rising to the top of the totem pole on both sides of the fourth wall...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/006-chasing-utopia/Sat, 22 Jul 2017 04:07:35 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released August 25, 2014   Since they've created a series by nerds, for nerds, the guys decided to take a while to discuss... well, nerds. Specifically, that weird turning point in pop culture where nerds stopped getting stuffed into their... 
Since they've created a series by nerds, for nerds, the guys decided to take a while to discuss... well, nerds. Specifically, that weird turning point in pop culture where nerds stopped getting stuffed into their own lockers and wound up rising to the top of the totem pole on both sides of the fourth wall...]]>5651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-chasing-utopia--18595813 
In this 40-minute 'appetizer' discussion, Phil, Dan, and John dissect and analyze utopias and dystopias as settings and literary devices in sci-fi, fantasy, video games and comics...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/005-chasing-utopia/Sat, 22 Jul 2017 03:38:18 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released August 11, 2014   In this 40-minute 'appetizer' discussion, Phil, Dan, and John dissect and analyze utopias and dystopias as settings and literary devices in sci-fi, fantasy, video games and comics... 
In this 40-minute 'appetizer' discussion, Phil, Dan, and John dissect and analyze utopias and dystopias as settings and literary devices in sci-fi, fantasy, video games and comics...]]>2941falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-nerd-looks-like-a-lady--18595814The famous "Women in Nerd Culture Panel" - our single most-listened episode as of 7/21/2017!
 
A panel of special guests helps us examine the representation and portrayal of women in nerd culture! Join us for an insightful yet still entertaining conversation as we answer some tough questions over some really good food...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/004-nerd-looks-like-a-lady/Sat, 22 Jul 2017 03:29:52 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released July 28, 2014 The famous "Women in Nerd Culture Panel" - our single most-listened episode as of 7/21/2017!   A panel of special guests helps us examine the representation and portrayal of women in nerd culture! Join us for an...The famous "Women in Nerd Culture Panel" - our single most-listened episode as of 7/21/2017!
 
A panel of special guests helps us examine the representation and portrayal of women in nerd culture! Join us for an insightful yet still entertaining conversation as we answer some tough questions over some really good food...]]>5702falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-da-schwartz-unleashed--18595820 
Part 2 of the epic Star Wars discussion! Hear Phil, John, and Dan talk about prequel disappointment, sequel anticipation, and the cultural transcendence of the Star Wars universe...]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/003_da_schwartz_unleashed/Sat, 22 Jul 2017 03:19:17 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released July 16, 2014   Part 2 of the epic Star Wars discussion! Hear Phil, John, and Dan talk about prequel disappointment, sequel anticipation, and the cultural transcendence of the Star Wars universe... 
Part 2 of the epic Star Wars discussion! Hear Phil, John, and Dan talk about prequel disappointment, sequel anticipation, and the cultural transcendence of the Star Wars universe...]]>3695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-moychandising--18595821 






Three nerds argue about nerdy things while eating wings. This is part one of an epic discussion on the upcoming Star Wars films in the context of everything that came before...


 
 


 


 ]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/002-moychandising/Sat, 22 Jul 2017 02:51:34 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released June 30, 2014   Three nerds argue about nerdy things while eating wings. This is part one of an epic discussion on the upcoming Star Wars films in the context of everything that came before...         






Three nerds argue about nerdy things while eating wings. This is part one of an epic discussion on the upcoming Star Wars films in the context of everything that came before...


 
 


 


 ]]>3821falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-them-s-the-breaks--18595815In our first episode we'll examine the unpredictable circumstances which can turn a seemingly average movie or game into a smash hit - or a staggering flop. if you like the music go to benbriggs.net and patreon.com/benbriggs and let the artist know!]]>http://nerdswithwings.podbean.com/e/001_thems_the_breaks/Sat, 22 Jul 2017 02:41:25 +0000Phil SmithOriginally released May 24, 2014 In our first episode we'll examine the unpredictable circumstances which can turn a seemingly average movie or game into a smash hit - or a staggering flop. if you like the music go...In our first episode we'll examine the unpredictable circumstances which can turn a seemingly average movie or game into a smash hit - or a staggering flop. if you like the music go to benbriggs.net and patreon.com/benbriggs and let the artist know!]]>3446falsefull