Nerdy Show

On this week’s action packed episode of Nerdy Show, we have a very science heavy theme, surrounding SPACE!! IRONY!!!* We have our good pal Pixelh8 coming back on the show to discuss his upcoming performance this weekend where he will be performing at the British Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University for the Science Fair. His performance relies heavily on the barely noticeable sounds of the machinery used to observe the barely noticeable sounds of space. That’s right, we have a Nerdy Show Exclusive for this episode!! We also discuss our extra early viewing of the movie Kick-Ass and our thoughts (SPOILER: WE ENJOYED IT!!)

Some big news that hex almost forgot to mention is that his baby, Nerdapalooza, was nominated for the First Annual GeekDad Awards! Now, we wouldn’t dare demand you to vote. But Brian would. VOTE FOR NERDAPALOOZA HERE!!!

*(btw, the irony is that space surrounds us…)

 

 Episode 007 :: Nerds in Space [199:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Tracks

1. The Poetry of Reality :: Symphony of Science
2. Lando Explains :: LittleHorses
3. Mary Anning :: Artichoke
4. Sensation of Space :: Beatdrop
5. A is for Arthur :: Pixelh8
6. Observations End Credits :: Pixelh8
7. Cosmic Carl :: Dr. SETI
8. Moon Beats :: Cyan
9. Final Fantasy 6 :: Chromelodeon
10. Sweepstakes (ft. Mos Def and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble) :: Gorillaz
11. The New Dork (Entrepreneur State of Mind) :: The Pantless Knights (ft. Grasshopper)
12. Snowflakes are Dancing :: Isao Tomita

Links

• Jack Horkheimer Star Hustler: August 19th-25th, 1985
• Cat Shit One Trailer
• Syyn Labs: High Voltage Debauchery
• Fangamer’s Chrono Trigger-Inspired Merch!
• Cinematic-style “No Russian” Machinima
• TRON LEGACY Trailer
• Cap’s Article on the Voyager Golden Record
• All music and images from the Voyager Golden Record
• New Encrypted Secrets in Portal
• Portal’s New Ending
• Neptune All Night & Star Hustler: Voyager (at 3:09)
• Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer Official Website
• A Behind-the-Scenes Interview with the Brains Behind OK Go’s Machine
• OK Go’s Rube Goldberg Machine video for “This Too Shall Pass”
• Wired Article on the OK Go video with a behind the scenes documentary
• Cap’s interview with OK Go Bassist, Tim Nordwind
• Cap’s review of OK Go’s Of the Blue Colour of the Sky

Mike elaborates on his Michael J. Fox-inspired plan to wealth, as described in Episode 004, “The Secret of Mike’s Success”, but perhaps his “incest to success” program isn’t as original as he thinks.

Nerdy Strip is written and drawn by Aaron Haaland.

Triforce Mike and Aaron dish out the Top Comics coming out this week.

Orlando listeners!  Nerdy Show and A Comic Shop will be lurking at MegaCon this weekend.  Keep an eye out for us!

International viewers unable to use YouTube, try watching on MySpace.

Nerdy Show is sponsoring a concert at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas and none-other than the PROTOMEN are headlining.  The show is being put on by Consequence of Sound (the music site Cap works for) and Rock It Out! Blog at Republic Live, right in the heart of Austin – Friday, March 19th.  Not only will there be free PROTOMEN, but nine other awesome acts:

YOU SAY PARTY! WE SAY DIE! * SWEET APPLE * HURRICANE BELLS * THE HAPPY HOLLOWS * SURF CITY * LOOK MEXICO * MALE BONDING * LIGHT POLLUTION * CHAPERONE

Ten fantastic bands, free admission, liquor, energy drinks, and waffles!  Awesome local Austin store Game Over Videogames will have a vintage gaming area including the original Mega Man titles – and Cap will be attending!

If you’re anywhere in the Midwest you need to head out for this event.  Heck, if your anywhere at all you need to head out!  This isn’t the only nerdy show at SXSW either, despite reports of its death, there’s an outstanding Nerdcore Showcase on Wednesday the 17th featuring MC Frontalot, Schaffer the Darklord, YT Cracker, and more.  And, earlier that day, there’s ANOTHER free Consequence of Sound party.

Admission is free, but will be limited to a capacity of 500. First come, first serve. Doors will open at 12:00pm CST. Here is the schedule:

12:00: Chaperone
12:30: Sweet Apple
01:00: Male Bonding
01:45: The Happy Hollows
02:30: You Say Party! We Say Die!
03:20: Look Mexico
04:05: Surf City
04:50: Light Pollution
05:35: Hurricane Bells
06:20: The Protomen

Read the full write up at Consequence of Sound and RSVP on Facebook.

And check out the Twin Peaks-inspired poster drawn and designed by Cap:

This episode we raise hell with Ben McCool and Ben Templesmith (Fell, 30 Days of Night), the creative team behind the phenomenal new Image comic, Choker. We also discus what makes a comic “indie” with our resident indie comic writer, Brian! And we tackle hard hitting issues like- some of our favorite indie comics (see below), Y2K2 on the PS3 (crisis now averted btw), and why can’t you look at Simpsons porn in Australia? I mean, SRSLY!!

 

 Standard Podcast [149:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Tracks:

1. Kick Back :: Dual Core
2. Proctologist Mario :: cacomistle
3. God Hates Comedy Musicians :: Cirque du So What
4. Just A Game (DSMIV Remix) :: My Parents Favorite Music
5. Leaving Home :: Ten Thousand Free Men & Their Families
6. The Red Dots :: An April March
7. Fun Is Number One (ft. Thesis Sahib & Self-Help) :: Wordburglar
8. Metalroid :: Ailsean
9. Nerdcore Died :: MC Lars & Random
10. Dreaming Still :: pixietricks
11. The Audience is Listening :: Marc with a C
12. Boomer Kuwager :: Armcannon

Links:

• IRL Laura Croft and Slave Dancer Leia Having a Snowball fight
• play heavy rain on youtube
• Fallout 2 “Childkiller” Vaultboy image
• Mind-blowing DSiWare game (Rittai Kakushi e Attakoreda)
• Chainsaw carving of Big Daddy Delta
• Transformers: War for Cyberton trailer
• New Mario Galaxy 2 trailer
• Metroid: Other M Trailer
• Doctor Octoroc 8-Bit Dr. Horrible Tribute Teaser
• What the heck is a Stylophone?
• SXSW Nerdcore Night

Indie Comic Links

• Choker
• Read Hepcats Online
• Cap’s Article on Hepcats
• Cap’s Article on Radio Hepcats
• Cap’s Article on The Cereal Killings (featuring all of issue 4)
• Cerebus the Aardvark

Triforce Mike and Aaron dish out the Top Comics coming out this week.  On this week’s episode of Nerdy Show, we’ll be interviewing Ben Templesmith and Ben McCool, the creative team behind Choker (issue 1 came out last week).  You can meet ‘em and get your books signed TOMORROW 3-6pm at A Comic Shop followed by an all-night party with them at the store with free beer!

International viewers unable to use YouTube, try watching on MySpace.

In last episode, “Bring Da Amber Lamp Corps“, we interviewed 2/3rds of the unofficial OC Remix podcast, Overclocked After Dark- but can OC AD handle 3/4ths of Nerdy Show?  Mike, Hex, and Cap match whits and pulled boners with Stevo, David, and Devon for a whole episode of their awesome show.  Featuring rapid-fire questions, savory infotainment, and rare remix discussions.

CHECK OUT:

OCAD Episode 15 – “I Think We’ve Met Our Match”

UPDATE: NOW FULLY FUNCTIONAL!
(Unlike Galdap’s genitals)

Finally the triumphant return of our favorite mystical miscreants, CHAIR, Jamela, Jen’Ifer, and Vimak; but what’s this? Vimak is missing!! Without their moral compass, can CHAIR, Jamela, and Jen’Ifer come together and work as a team to find him? Even when it means going toe-to-mythical-toe with a brand new pantheon of deities who seem to not only have taken interest in Vimak, but one of our other intrepid heroes… Tune in for this month’s DUNGEON & DORITOS!

Due to popular demand, the Nerdy Show team have decided to give you a Dungeons & Doritos episode free of music interruptions. Let us know your thoughts of the episode, the new format, and anything else!

 

 DnD 4 :: Mid-Day in the maze of Mischief [108:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In light of his recent ruckus-causing comments, MC Lars elaborates on his stance that “Nerdcore is racist”.

Check out Nerdy Show Episode 004, “The Secret of Mike’s Success” to hear the gang interview I Fight Dragons and discuss what Lars had to say.

Nerdy Strip is written and drawn by Aaron Haaland.

Tri-Force Mike and Hex talk about the upcoming signing with our very own, Mr. Brian Clevinger. Saturday, February 27th, 1pm – 6pm at A Comic Shop in Orlando.

We’ll all be there, so you all be there.  Get your picture books signed.
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