Posts Tagged “Game of Thrones”
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode370.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSGame of Thrones only ended a year ago and yet we’ve collectively agreed to forget about. Today we discuss how the show went from a global cultural phenomenon to disappearing in a short period of time. We compare it with other highly popular…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode329.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start this episode marveling at the language of the internet and the phenomenon of “ok boomer.” We discuss how the response to the phrase has revealed the depth of fragility among older generations. We then discuss Blizzcon and the failure of Blizzard’s…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode310.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSThis episode is a short and sweet one. We focus on reviewing the release of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance trailer for Netflix. We discuss the classic fantasy movies; Legend, The Labyrinth, and the original Dark Crystal. We discuss how the use…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode309.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start this podcast discussing the new wrestling organization aiming to bring some competition and change to the entertainment/sport. We talk about the study that showed a substantial decrease in spoken likes for women on Game of Thrones during Season 8. We dedicate…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode308.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start this podcast musing if we’re living in the 1950’s or something. We talk about the current attack on women’s healthcare and reproductive rights. We discuss the abortion bans and legal restrictions put forth in over a dozen states and what they…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode307.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start off this episode with the latest craziness to hit 2019, the measles outbreak. We talk about anti-vax and conspiracy theories. We discuss the immigrant experience with vaccination and the dangers self-deluded conspiracy theories pose to our society. We then break down…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode306.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSSpoilers ahead as we review both Avengers: Endgame and episode three of Game of Thrones, the Long Night. We discuss the emotional and story arc of the Avengers and the overall Marvel movies. We talk about the surprises along the way and the…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode305.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSIn this episode we break down the latest episode of Game of Thrones (ep 2) and discuss the emotional set up. We love the reunions and the respite from the ugliness to come. We talk about the build up and the great moments…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode304.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe discuss the ground-breaking picture of the black hole and the marvels of the universe. We dive a bit deeper on the reception of the project, especially to it’s lead researcher, Katie Bouman. We talk about women in STEM and the mindless, knee-jerk…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode303.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start our podcast off with a trip down memory lane as we discuss our experience in school growing up. We talk about about standardized tests, snow days, our experience with the American education system. Our personal stories lead to a deeper analysis…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode299.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSIt’s fantasy all day today. We break down the latest Game of Thrones Season 8 trailer and discuss predictions and potential endings for George RR Martin’s epic fantasy tale. We share our excitement and our fears about the upcoming season. We analyze some…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode247.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSAli starts us off being confused about modern music. Having no clue what the difference between a DJ and music producer is, he leads us down a rabbit hole before Diz pulls us back with a rundown of the Super Bowl. We talk…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode226.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start this podcast with a quick report on the McGregor-Mayweather match which leads to a deep rant about combat sports and spectator sports in general. Vy and Ali tease Diz about his obsession. We turn to the release of Deathnote and why…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode225.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSThis episode ends up being a random city tour as we talk about the events of Charlottesville leading up to Trump’s speech in Phoenix, Arizona. We break down the political speech, it’s implications, and also discuss the so-called new strategy in Afghanistan. We…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode223.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start this episode with a quick review of the weekend’s events. From our former co-host, Mustafa’s wedding to the Summer Leadership Initiative with ADEP. Vy gives us an interesting history of the fidget spinner and the controversy over its origins. This leads…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode221.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start the podcast with a quick recap of the recent political developments from the tension between Donald Trump and Jeff Session to the resignation of Sean Spicer. We discuss Vy’s weekend at San Diego Comic Con and all the cool trailers that…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode220.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSIn this week’s podcast we begin with some nerd news from D23. We talk about the upcoming movies like Wrinkle in Time, Marry Poppins, Aladdin, Lion King and all the latest developments from Disney. We discuss the start of the new season of…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode167.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSThe past few days have been historic and this podcast covers the major events around Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, known on the internet as Brexit. We discuss the vote, the implications, and the resulting consequences of leaving the EU. We…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode166.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS*Warning, this episode discussing disturbing content like rape and human trafficking.* The world is descending into madness and we are all going for a ride. We start this episode off talking about the power of privilege and how the rich and powerful live…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode162.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSSpoilers abound in this podcast as we discuss the latest Game of Thrones episode. We explore what the fate of Hodor means for the show and examine a few theories about the role of magic, time travel, and the gods in both the…
