Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Summary: The Super Fantastic Nerd Hour is a podcast dedicated to all the things that nerds love. We explore science fiction, fantasy, comic books, TV shows, movies, video games, and sometimes action figures. During the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER we mashup our favorite characters against each other to see who would win (because that’s what nerds do when they get together). Each episode also includes cool recommendations for stuff you might like. Hosted by Ali Mattu and H.A. Conrad.
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"I am Groot!" We go on a cosmic voyage with the Guardians of the Galaxy! How did this obscure Marvel comic become one of the most anticipated films of the summer? Does it live up to its hype? How does the film's massive nostalgia explosions and its Awesome Mix Vol. 1 impact audiences? Is this the first Marvel Studios film to have a captivating 3rd act? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, who's a better team - the Guardians of the Galaxy or the crew of Firefly? We share our own top 5 songs to save the galaxy. 0:00 – 33:56: Guardians of the Galaxy; 33:57 – 49:57: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Guardians VS. Firefly; 49:58 – 01:00:13: Top 5 Awesome Mix Songs.
We continue our San Diego Comic Con 2014 coverage with clips and recaps of our favorite panels! Does TV have the power to heal? Why did Atari secretly bury thousands of E.T. video game cartridges? What does Max Brooks think of the WWZ film adaptation? How did the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles get their start? What made Fight Club go from a failed book to a cult film? Who wins the psychology of Star Trek VS. Star Wars? What do San Diegans think of Comic Con? Full panel downloads available on NerdHour.com. 0:00 - 4:02: Introduction; 4:03 - 12:44: Psychology of Cult TV Shows; 12:45 - 27:44: Digging E.T.: Behind the Scenes of the Xbox Originals Documentary, Atari: Game Over; 27:45 - 41:02: Max Brooks-Zombies vs. Vampires: The Extinction Parade Survival Panel; 41:03 - 57:24: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 30th Anniversary; 57:25 - 1:09:28: Fight Club: From Page to Screen and Beyond; 1:09:30 - 1:22:26: The Psychology of Star Trek vs. Star Wars: Episode IV; 1:22:28 - 1:36:43: An Interview With Alix and Justin.
The best of San Diego Comic Con 2014! We discuss everything that makes Comic Con the best convention in the country, share the biggest film, TV, and comic book news, and debate if the con bubble is about to burst. In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, who won Comic Con – Marvel Entertainment or Warner Bros.? We share our top 5 SDCC moments. 0:00 – 1:09:22: San Diego Comic Con Recap; 1:09:23 – 1:18:10: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Marvel Entertainment VS. Warner Bros.; 1:18:11 – 1:41:36: Top 5 San Diego Comic Con moments.
"It's me, Mario!" From its humble origins as a playing card company to its decades of innovation, we discuss the history and future of Nintendo! How did Nintendo defeat Atari? Who is Shigeru Miyamoto and how did he influence the video game industry? Will the 3DS survive competition from Apple and Android's smartphones and tablets? Why did the Wii U launch fail? Will Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Kirby, Yoshi, Zelda, and Starfox return Nintendo to its glory? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, which company is here to stay – Nintendo or Sony PlayStation? We press start on our top 5 Nintendo products. Special guest, Nintendo superfan Moira Fogarty. 0:00 – 1:05:50: The state of Nintendo; 1:05:51 – 1:21:10: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Nintendo VS. Sony PlayStation; 1:21:11 – 1:50:00: Top 5 Nintendo products.
"Apes together strong!" Your favorite nerds explore the Planet of the Apes franchise! What are the ingredients of a great Apes film and why did Tim Burton's remake fail? Is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes a worthy successor to the surprisingly good Rise of the Planet of the Apes? What does the new film series say about conflict and peace? And what's the controversy about Andy Serkis, "digital makeup up", and motion capture animation? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, we debate the social commentary behind Apes versus Avatar's Na'vi. Expand your consciousness as we share our top 5 post-human stories. 0:00 – 1:00:02: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes; 1:00:03 – 1:09:49: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Apes VS. Na'vi; 1:09:50 – 1:41:48: Top 5 Post-Human Stories.
"There's only one of me!" Join us as we discuss one of the best scifi shows on TV – BBC America's Orphan Black! We explore the show's origins, list our reasons for why Tatiana Maslany is an amazing actress, rank our favorite clones, debate the show's commentary on nature versus nurture, and share how much we love its depiction of gender and sexual diversity. In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what's the better conspiracy – Orphan Black or Dollhouse? We share our top 5 female assassins. 0:00 – 50:29: Orphan Black; 50:30 – 57:19: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Orphan Black VS. Dollhouse; 57:20 – 1:14:35: Top 5 Female Assassins.
"Welcome to Earth!" In honor of July 4th, we celebrate the 1996 scifi blockbuster Independence Day with a full length film commentary! We discuss what made Roland Emmerich's film so successful, debate if ID4 still holds up 18 years later, and explore what it would look like if it was made today. Grab a Fruitopia, fire up your VHS, and enjoy this wisecracking Super Fantastic Nerd Hour holiday episode. Special guest, speculative fiction writer Derek Bishop. 0:00 – 02:25:23: Independence Day film commentary.
"Winter is coming." We discuss all things Game of Thrones! What makes the story so unique? Why is the relationship between George R.R. Martin and fandom so complicated? What's the impact of the show's controversial sexual and racial content? And who will win the Iron Throne of Westeros? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what's the better adaptation - Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings? We share our top 5 fantasy epics. Special guest, geeky psychologist John G. 0:00 – 48:01 Game of Thrones; 48:02 – 1:02:51: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Game of Thrones VS. Lord of the Rings; 1:02:52 – 1:31:43: Top 5 fantasy epics.
"Live. Die. Repeat." Your favorite nerds review Edge of Tomorrow! We discuss the film's marketing disaster, Emily Blunt's awesome performance, the film's fun video game déjà vu premise, and how it reminded us that Tom Cruise is a great actor. It's a scifi smackdown in the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER as Edge of Tomorrow takes on Source Code! We share our top 5 alien invasion films. 0:00 – 44:09: Edge of Tomorrow; 44:10 – 55:37: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Edge of Tomorrow VS. Source Code; 51:28 – 1:23:57: Top 5 alien invasion films.
"Who you gonna call?" We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ghostbusters! What makes the original film unique and why is it beloved by so many? We discuss the film's legacy, our mixed feelings about its sequel, and debate whether a third movie should exist. Defends of the Earth collide in the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER as the Ghostbusters take on the Men in Black. We share our top 5 scifi comedies. 0:00 – 42:10: Ghostbusters 30th anniversary; 42:11 – 51:27: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Ghostbusters VS. Men in Black; 51:28 – 1:12:49: Top 5 scifi comedies.
"I don't want your future!" We geek out about our most anticipated movie of the summer - X-Men: Days of Future Past! Did the film live up to the beloved original comic? How does it handle the franchise's continuity? What's next for the X-Men? We throw Marvel's greatest superhero teams, Avengers and X-Men, into the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER to debate who has the greatest film franchise. Things get heavy as we countdown our top 5 fixing the future time travel movies. 0:00 – 39:04: X-Men: Days of Future Past; 39:05 – 56:10: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: X-Men VS. Avengers; 56:11 – 1:23:06: Top 5 fixing the future movies.
"Let them fight!" We discuss everyone's favorite kaiju, Godzilla! Why has this franchise thrived for more than 30 films and does the new big budget reboot do justice to this legendary character? It's a monster mash in the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER as we debate who's the better monster - King Kong or Godzilla. We share our top 5 monster movies. 0:00 – 40:30: Godzilla; 40:31– 57:06: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: King Kong VS. Godzilla; 57:07 – 1:29:20: Top 5 monster movies.
“Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.” Join us for a conversation about mental health and geek culture. We discuss the healing power of the geek community, why nerds stand up for each other, and how geek culture can challenge the stigma of mental illness. We share our top 5 mental health stories. Special guest, geek therapist Josué Cardona. 0:00 – 51:33: Mental health and geek culture; 51:34 – 1:59:21: Top 5 mental health stories.
“Spidey sense tingling!” We dive into the good, bad, and ugly of The Amazing Spider-Man 2! In the In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, who better leverages their super strength and nerdy intellect - Peter Parker (Spider-Man) or Hank McCoy (Beast)? We discuss our top 5 films about everyday heroism. 0:00 – 42:05: The Amazing Spider-Man 2; 42:06 – 52:05: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Peter Parker (Spider-Man) VS. Hank McCoy (Beast); 52:06 – 1:18:50: Top 5 films about everyday heroes.
“We can rebuilt it!” We debate TV and film reboots, relaunches, and revisits. Why does Hollywood keep rebooting franchises, what makes a reboot good, and why do so many fail? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, X-Men: First Class and The Amazing Spider-Man battle for superhero supremacy! We share our top 5 favorite reboots. 0:00 – 42:46 Reboots; 42:47 – 53:35 INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: X-Men: First Class VS. The Amazing Spider-Man; 53:36 – 1:16:25: Top 5 Reboots.
