Posts Tagged “superheroes”
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode341.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start this podcast with a conversation with Diz relating the Kobe memorial for those of us that didn’t watch. We then talk about the real life superhero movement. Vy tells us about his famous persona while Ali gives us the history of…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode316.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSVy’s come back from San Diego Comic Con and he regales us with his adventures in nerd mecca. We discuss the latest trailers to come out and what we are most looking forward to. We talk about how we with Avengers: Endgame we…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode297.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSBernie Sanders is running for 2020 and we have some thoughts. Though most of us align with Sander’s platform and are excited for his candidacy, we do share some concerns about the toxic nature of the primaries and the crowded field. We discuss…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode285.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe honor Stan Lee who created the worlds and characters we love. We talk about the passing of a legend and the impact he had on the nerd communities. We discuss the role of comic books in shaping mythos and providing social critique….
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode261.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSSyFy has been been knocking it out of the park with its series. We discuss the Magicians and the new slated series, Deadly Class. We talk about the subversive nature of both shows; The Magicians subversion of fantasy tropes and Deadly Class’ subversion…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode257.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start our latest podcast with a rant into the complexities of languages and discuss their difficulties learning. This leads us into a conversation about stupidity around the world and what makes the American brand of stupidity so unique. Finally we host what…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode255.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSYet another shooting in America. We start this podcast us bringing you the details of the San Bruno Youtube shooting and the ongoing failure as a society to grapple with the real problem we face in gun violence. Diz then shares his story…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode250.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start off our episode with some of the stranger news floating around on the internet. We discuss Barbara Streisand cloning her dog. We talk about the way technology and science is developing and how it may impact society. We discuss Jared Leto…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode249.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start this episode off with a discussion of the recent school shooting at the Parkland Stoneman Douglas High School. We discuss the various aspects of the case, focusing especially on the “false flag” narratives and how conspiracy theories use partial or falsified…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode236.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSThis episode we dig deep into the nerd world of comic book movies. Firstly we start with a random rant about pornography and streaming services before giving a review of Thor: Ragnarok *Spoiler Alert* Vy gives us a quick rundown of the movie…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode232.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSIn a heavy Hollywood and media episode we tackle the difficult topic of sexual assault *trigger warning* in the recent Weinstein scandal. We discuss the details of the case and the reality that many women face in male-dominated societies. As three dudes, we…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode229.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSIn a heavy media-oriented episode we discuss the Emmy’s with the appearance of Sean Spicer. We discuss how establishment and institutional inclination is to always normalized. We talk about the cozy relationship between media and politics, despite when they are apparently at odds….
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode219.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSIn a heavy movie oriented episode we start with a discussion on romantic comedies and the difference between Hollywood and Bollywood when it comes to depictions of love. We talk about how they capture and shape different notions of love; where Hollywood focuses…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisdoe215.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSIn honor of one of our favorite Batmen, we talk about the passing of Adam West and the impact he had on the series. We discuss the evolution of the Batman series and his influence in the nerd community. This leads us to…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode214.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSAfter being behind for a while, we finally catch up on our favorite nerd movies. Vy gives us a review of Guardians of the Galaxy and we discuss the success of the series in comparison to other Marvel movies. We talk about the…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode207.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSThor: Ragnarok teaser trailer is out and we couldn’t be more excited. In our latest podcast we break down the trailer and take a closer look at what it reveals. We surmise that it likely draws from several different comic book plots, but…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode184.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSThe debates are finally over even if the election is not. We discuss and analyze what happened in the last debate and what impact it will have on the presidential race. Collectively we agree that we are so over this election and ready…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode173.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe talk about politics a lot because are political nerds, but this election season has been something else. In our latest podcast we talk about the recent crazy comments by Trump and the subsquent GOP panic as he starts to lose ground in…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode160.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSAs part of our ongoing tradition of recapping Game of Thrones we start the episode off with an interesting discussion about episode 3 of the season. ***Spoiler Alert*** We cover the basic narrative of the episode and focus in on some of the…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode154.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSThe Currently Nerdy crew hit up conventions over the weekend and share our experience with the listeners. Vy regales us with tales about WonderCon while Diz and Ali talk about the Afghan American Conference. We then review Batman V Superman ***Spoiler Alert***. We…
