News and Articles

1. Introducing Omniverse – Nerdy Show’s Next Evolution Puts a Focus on Audio Fiction

   

   For the past decade, The Nerdy Show Network has been a cult sensation in the podcast world. We pioneered the hybridization of roleplaying games and audio drama, brought listeners on some of the strangest audio journeys imaginable, and celebrated the media we love across every niche genre. Of all the projects we’ve worked on, our biggest successes have always been our original narrative programming, and as creators that work has always been the most fulfilling. Today we enter an exciting new era – putting our focus on audio fiction like never before. Introducing Omniverse. (more…)

2. Wicked Anime’s Must-Watch Spring 2018 Anime

   

   Spring has sprung, and with it has blossomed a host of new shows and returning favorites to gush over. Let’s dispense with pleasantries and get right in to the top Spring 2018 anime that you absolutely should be watching!

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3. Wicked Anime’s Must-Watch Winter 2018 Anime

   It’s 2018, which means another year of anime is now upon us. This winter season is greeting viewers with iconic returns, more of those “isekai” plotlines, and some fun action titles. But this winter season’s biggest export to anime fans is — no doubt — a plethora of the cute! Cute babies, campers, mummies, ramen aficionados, and even albino lizard gals! It’s as if we have unearthed Rule 35: if it exists, we can make it cute

   With that, the folks over at Wicked Anime are here to present you with the best (and most adorable) titles of Winter 2018 that you should absolutely watch! (more…)

4. VIDEO: Wicked Anime :: Anime Boston 2017

   
   It’s that time again!  You know, that time where Wicked Anime makes a really late post about a con they went to nearly a year before!  Live vicariously through them as they travel around Anime Boston 2017.  This video has a Deadpool in it!!!

   Dedicated to our #1 fan and Wicked Anime supporter, Dad! (1962-2017)

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5. Nerdy Show :: FINAL BOSS – The Top 20 Nerdy Things of 2017

   The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast unloads on the latest geek news and happenings – and in this case all the greatest geeky happenings of the year!

   It’s the Top 20 Nerdy Things of 2017 – our annual list that does the the impossible (and highly unnecessary) task of summarizing the year in orders of geekitude. Our list turns a discerning eye to all corners of human endeavor – from every medium of pop culture to scientific discoveries – and ranks them on a completely arbitrary and unscientific scale.

   Join Cap, boR, Trench, and Brandon as this manic year comes to an equally manic crescendo. When gauging “nerdiness” there’s always plenty of surprises – this year is no different including past winners that returned to dazzle us again, and a shocking wealth of so, so, so many gloriously good television shows. Grab some latkes and join us for this feast of likes. (more…)

6. Nerdy Show Review: Justice League – Spoiler Free

   When The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast isn’t unloading on the latest geek news and happenings, we’re diving deep into super-specific discussions and interviews.

   Of all the crazy gambles in superhero cinema, Justice League is the biggest. With DC/ Warner Brothers’ spotty track record for their cinematic universe… there’s no way this ensemble film of largely undeveloped characters could work, right? We’re glad we didn’t put money on this one because Justice League has absolutely flipped expectations and re-writes the book on what’s possible for the future of DC heroes in cinema.

   Join Cap for a spoiler-free exploration of how this film handles introducing some of DC’s most iconic characters to the big screen, where it falls in the landscape of superhero movies, where it falters, and how it succeeds against all odds. And yeah, if you want to go deeper, we’ve got a little bit of spoilery chat safely tucked away after the credits. Booyah. (more…)

7. Nerdy Show Review: Amazon’s The Tick – Season 1 – Spoiler-Free

   When The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast isn’t unloading on the latest geek news and happenings, we’re diving deep into super-specific discussions and interviews.

   The biggest, boldest, bluest name in superhero comedy is bounding back into your life! This week Amazon unveils the first season of The Tick (or half of it anyway). Ben Edlund has returned to his cyan creation with the incomparable Peter Serafinowicz in the title role alongside a cast of up-and-comers. Join Cap, Tony, and Doug as we celebrate the Ticks that have come before and discuss the finer points of what this new spin on an old favorite does differently. In this spoiler-free review, learn how the show has evolved past the pilot that was released last year and what a darker, more story-driven series can do for comedy and classic Tick stories that prior shows couldn’t. (more…)

8. Wicked Anime’s Must-Watch Summer 2017 Anime

   Summer is once again upon us, and you know what that means. Time to beat the heat, stay indoors, and catch up on the latest season of anime. Your Wicked Anime crew is back with a list of the summer 2017 anime you MUST be watching!

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9. Bill Nye Saves the World?: A Review

   This is not an article I wanted to write.

   This weekend I watched all 13 episodes of the new Netflix series, Bill Nye Saves the World. And there’s only one word to describe my mood: disappointed.

   I probably don’t need to tell you about my love for Bill Nye. If you’ve listened to anything I’ve said here on Nerdy Show, you know it runs deep. Bill helped develop my love of science. He showed me that science could be “cool” and I could be “cool” for liking it. Bill Nye the Science Guy is a major reason I became an engineer.

   So I was excited for his new show. I really, truly was. But Bill Nye Saves the World is not a reincarnation of the television show that ignited my love of science. At best, it’s an awkward attempt at cashing in on childhood nostalgia. It’s a show that has no idea what it is and who it’s for. Is it meant to teach people more about complex scientific principles? Or is it more of a science-y Daily Show with correspondents mocking creationists and conspiracy theorists?

   After 13 episodes, I’m still no closer to an answer.
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10. Wicked Anime’s Must-Watch Spring 2017 Anime

    The spring 2017 anime season is so, SO good. Not only are there more new shows to fall in love with, but there are also a ton of returning favorites. As always, the Wicked Anime crew and Nerdy Show affiliates valiantly sort through all content to bring you a curated list of the the spring 2017 anime you MUST be watching!

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