Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast

Some games make us push ourselves until we want to throw our controllers. Others pit us against each other in PvP combat to see which of our friends is superior. Then there is a third category of video game that brings everyone together to have a good time, laugh, and forget about everything else. Welcome to Season 3 Episode 115 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode we welcome back Season 1 host Chelsea as we rate and reminisce about Little Big Planet! This PS3 title was full of good times and whimsy, but how does it hold up? Download today to find out! Music by Joystock: ⁠https://www.joystock.org⁠ Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic" Closing Track: "Future is Now"     Follow us on: Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1 ⁠Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcast⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

In 2007 millennials got a chance to see something they hadn't seen before. While comic book superheroes had come off the page and onto the big screen in the world of live action movies, the same couldn't really be said for our beloved Saturday morning cartoons. That is... until one explosive director attempted to prove he was more than meets the eye. Welcome to Season 3 Episode 114 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, our hosts Mark and Joe welcome back friend of the podcast Chris to talk about Michael Bay's first crack at Transformers! Love it, or hate it, this movie brought one of our favorite cartoons to life! Download this episode now to relive this movie's successes... and stumbles. Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

Fighting demons, taking down mechs, and solving crime through forensic science is all second nature for today's guest! Welcome to Season 3 Episode 113 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, our hosts are joined by actor Samantha Ferris! She is known for her roles in Supernatural, Gundam Wing, and the New Tales from the Borderlands! Be sure to download this episode to here more about her incredible career, and some fascinating stories along the way! Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

Few if any TV series can boast the effect they had on pop culture like Game of Thornes. It had warm protagonists, villains we loved to hate, and not a single character we were comfortable getting too attached to. After eight seasons we stopped talking about it virtually over night. Welcome to Season 3 Episode 112 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Download today's episode to hear more about this landmark series from Mark and Joe! So, Joe makes quite a few mistakes with character names. Bare with him... Peter Dinklage Theme Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

2012 was a monster of a year for video games, and today Mark and Joe do a retro review of one that outshined the original! Welcome to Season 3 Episode 111 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, Borderlands 2 is put through the wringer to see if this classic holds up to the test of time! Be sure to download today's episode and let us know if you thought this sequel surpassed the original! Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

In 2004 few coming of age movies dared to be different or try new things. They were often filled with stereotypes, forced emotional moments, and the "transformation" of a beautiful, misunderstood person wearing glasses into a beautiful person without glasses. There is one movie that made us look at what we should do with our lives after college, analyze racial issues, and the importance of putting yourself out there. All while on the way to get something to eat. Welcome to Season 3, Episode 110 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today, Mark and Joe break down every cameo, and every scene they loved from Harold and Kumar go to White Castle! Be sure to download today's episode to relive this modern classic! Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 109 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today our hosts chat with actor and fellow gamer Mitchell Whitfield! Mitchell's talents extend to the stage, screen, and voice acting! You probably know him for his appearances in My Cousin Vinny, "Friends" as Rachel's fiance Barry, or lending his voice to Donatello in the 2007 movie TMNT! Be sure to download today's episode to hear more about his career, love for tabletop gaming, and to find out if his Seaman is still alive. Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

Let's face it, while we generally love our parents there are plenty of things we don't need to know about them... ...especially if those things take nine years to explain. Welcome to Season 3, Episode 108 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today Mark and Joe discuss the early 2000's hit sitcom "How I Met Your Mother!" From it's unforgettable characters to all the ridiculous situations they found themselves in, this show had it all! Be sure to download today's episode to hear more about Ted, Marshall, Lilly, Barney, and Robin and how they changed over 9 seasons! Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

Far Cry 3 was a significant improvement over its predecessors. Offering an even richer and more expansive world to explore like previous entries, but trailblazing down a path still followed by the series today. Welcome to season three episode 107 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today's retro review looks back on a very well received game for its time. Critics and fans alike raved over game that would earn Ubisoft a Game of the Year award. However, if you picked up today, would it still hold up? Download today and listen to what our hosts have to think! Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

What is a revolution without a good symbol? A figure that can be used by its people to rally around and draw strength from that may or may not be a good source of alliteration. Welcome to Season 3 Episode 106 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today, our hosts Mark and Joe dissect the 2005 film V for Vendetta! The DC/Vertigo movie that created a lasting impact on pop culture and whose protagonist has become synonymous with modern revolution. Be sure to download today's episode to hear how this movie left its mark on society! Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 105 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode we welcome Erik Todd Dellums to the podcast! Erik extensive experience as an actor stretches over several decades, evolving from TV to Film, and eventually across major video game properties. You might recognize him as Arcann in Star Wars: The Old Republic, Koh the Face Stealer in Avatar the Last Air Bender, and as Three Dog in Fallout! Join the Dissectors as they explore his creative process, and his critically acclaimed performance as Aaravos on The Dragon Prince! Download today's episode to hear more about his incredible career! Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

In 2003, most of us didn't know what goes into the jobs that keep the world running... admittedly, most of us didn't want to know. However, one man dared to do those jobs; ALL of those jobs, and he brought every single, dirty one onto our TV's each week. Welcome to Season 3 Episode 104 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! This week Mark and Joe discuss Mike Rowe and his hit reality TV series "Dirty Jobs!" Come with us as we relive some of Mike's dusty, muddy, filthy, and often poop-filled jobs! You might be surprised to learn that the show's concept has been around a VERY long time. Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

2001 was quite the year for video games. The big three (Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox) were pushing out hits for their console exclusive titles like Super Smash Bros. Melee, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, and Halo: Combat Evolved. However, one game would outsell them all and keep us all playing for hours upon hours, thanks in part to its glorious radio. Welcome to Season 3 Episode 103 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today the Dissectors review Grand Theft Auto 3! Long before the PS4/PS5 remaster this game had us running jobs for mafia members, getting full health with the help of certain workers, staying one step ahead of the cops, and of course... stealing cars. What do you remember most about GTA3? Download today's episode to reminisce about it with Mark and Joe! Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

Making the jump from TV to the big screen can be met with challenges, even if it you've done it six times before. Welcome to Season 3 Episode 102 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! Today Mark and Joe talk about the the starship Enterprise's seventh go at a feature film; Star Trek Generations! A film that was widely disliked by its 1994 audience, but are its narratives on passing the torch and one's mortality worth another watch nearly 30 years later? Download today's episode to hear what our hosts think and make the decision on that second chance yourself. Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 101 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this week's episode our hosts sit down and speak with Programmer, Designer, and Engineer... SEAN CALLAHAN! Callahan has experience creating games for MECC, Rocket Science Games, and Microsoft! Most notably you'll recognize his work on iconic games such as The Oregon Trail and Rocket Jockey! He even lent a hand in creating one of Joe's favorite pieces of outdated tech... the Zune! Be sure to download today's episode to find out more about Sean and his fascinating career! Music by Joystock: https://www.joystock.org Opening Track: "Modern Power-Up Electronic"Closing Track: "Future is Now"    Follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DigitalDissect1Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldissectionpodcastTwitch: https://twitch.tv/digitaldissect1Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitaldissect1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalDissectionPodcast