Episodes
Monday Oct 26, 2015
Ep 179 - To the Future!
Monday Oct 26, 2015
Monday Oct 26, 2015
This week, the Nerdstravaganza Podcast is proud to be joined by author, columnist, and mother, Genese Davis. After comparing notes on our geeky weeks, we go on to discuss the oft-neglected topic of the positive benefits of being a geek, and then move on to how best to encourage the next generation of nerds, either by raising our own offspring or just encouraging friends to and strangers alike to join in the fun!
Tuesday Aug 04, 2015
Ep 167 - Super Bash Bros
Tuesday Aug 04, 2015
Tuesday Aug 04, 2015
Tomario and special guest Nickluigi giddily seek the Nintendo console of their dreams in the next castle over. Meanwhile, Bullet Brian and Koopa Kam try to keep pipe the dreamers grounded.
Monday Apr 20, 2015
Ep 152 - Fantasy in the UK
Monday Apr 20, 2015
Monday Apr 20, 2015
This week, the gang is joined by British cosplayer Dantha Kamo as she tells us what it's like to be a geek across the pond. Listen in and learn all about comic conventions in exotic locations, what television shows America will be watching next season, and more about Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn than you ever cared to know!
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015
Ep 147 - Alison Freakin' Haislip!
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015
This week, The Nerdstravaganza gang sits down with geek icon Alison Haislip to compare notes on what it was like growing up as a nerd. Honestly, we don't even care if you listen... we got to hang out with Alison Freakin' Haislip!!!
Tuesday Feb 03, 2015
Ep 140 - Catulus Pax Institutum
Tuesday Feb 03, 2015
Tuesday Feb 03, 2015
In this week's episode, Kittens, Peace, and Funding, Tom shares the details of his recent trip to Pax South, including some video game projects he hopes the gang will be interested in helping to fund. The whole thing soon turns into a conversation about the unique challenges involved in video game Kickstarters. And cats keeps coming up. Lotsa cats...
Monday Jan 05, 2015
Ep 136 - Report From the Front
Monday Jan 05, 2015
Monday Jan 05, 2015
Safe and sound in the studio, Tom asks special corespondents Kam and Brian to report on the state of affairs at the front of the current Console Wars. Is Nintendo's recent sales boom the start of a come-from-behind win? Did Xbox One steal the show this holiday season? Can the Playstation4 survive the waves of rotten press for Sony? Tune in and find out what we think!
Tuesday Dec 23, 2014
Ep 134 - Serving Two Masters
Tuesday Dec 23, 2014
Tuesday Dec 23, 2014
An innocent comment made by last week's guest has gotten the Nerdstravaganza gang to thinking - Might the rise of tabletop lead to the fall of video games? Of course, the short answer is "no" but that's no fun, now is it? But listening in as the guys discuss the pros and cons of their two favorite hobbies is!
Monday Nov 10, 2014
Ep 128 - Should You Play Final Fantasy XIV?
Monday Nov 10, 2014
Monday Nov 10, 2014
While the rest of the Ganza gang take some time off, Brian tackles a question he's heard repeated often lately: What MMO should I play now that I'm finally bored with WoW? Brian shares his thoughts on FFXIV both as a part of the series and as a contender for your MMO time and money. So, if you're looking for a new bad habit, should you check out A Realm Reborn? Listen in and find out!
Monday Oct 27, 2014
Ep 126 - PC Master Racists?
Monday Oct 27, 2014
Monday Oct 27, 2014
Pull up a comfy chair and settle in as the NerdCast crew tackle the age old debate about PC gaming being better than console gaming and the vehemence on each side of the issue. Are games just better on computers? Is it worth the price tag? And why do PC gamers feel so strongly about it?
Monday Oct 20, 2014
Ep 125 - Which One Goes?
Monday Oct 20, 2014
Monday Oct 20, 2014
The Ganza crew play a game of choices, where they collectively vote a favorite franchise out of existence. It may start off easily enough, but Tom quickly ups the ante as the game goes on. Gungans or Ewoks? Nintendo or Sega? Alien or Predator? Kirk or Picard? Who will survive Which One Goes?