Episodes
Saturday Dec 19, 2015
Ep 187.5 - The Star Wars Holiday Special - SPOILERS!
Saturday Dec 19, 2015
Saturday Dec 19, 2015
SPOILERS! Want to know what your favorite nerds thought of the latest Star Wars film now that it's finally out? Listen now and you can find out!
Monday Dec 14, 2015
Ep 187 - The Nerd Awakens
Monday Dec 14, 2015
Monday Dec 14, 2015
Just days away from the release of The Force Awakens, the nerds can no longer contain their excitement! Count down the last few hours listening to the gang chat about what they expect from the film, and how they're avoiding all the spoilers!
Monday Dec 07, 2015
Ep 186 - Minty Conditioning
Monday Dec 07, 2015
Monday Dec 07, 2015
Who doesn’t think of red and white striped mint this time of year? Well, someone obsessed with keeping a collection in mint condition, for one. Listen as the casual collectors break the seal on a discussion of obsessive preservation.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
Ep 185 - The Slow Spoon Penetrates the Shield
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
Join us this week as we prepare for the holiday social season by discussing the dos and don'ts of hosting and attending geek-themed holiday parties, with special guest, and spoon etiquette expert - Richard Gale - the filmmaker responsible for the hit film The Horribly Slow Murderer with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon.
Tuesday Nov 24, 2015
Ep 184 - Thanks be to Turklador
Tuesday Nov 24, 2015
Tuesday Nov 24, 2015
It is the time of year when many folks count their blessings and give thanks for all they hold dear. The Nerdstravaganza does so this week by sacrificing a turkey dinner and praising Turklador, Overturkey of Thanksgiving. Join them in expressing gratitude for some of the geeky things that go unthanked throughout the rest of the year.
Tuesday Nov 17, 2015
Ep 183 - Fett Up!
Tuesday Nov 17, 2015
Tuesday Nov 17, 2015
This week, we discuss Tom's favorite Star Wars character, and how we hope he's not wasted in the upcoming film.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2015
Ep 182 - Fall Back Position
Tuesday Nov 10, 2015
Tuesday Nov 10, 2015
In this episode, the Ganza Gang discuss what would happen is some of our favorite and most widely used technologies and concepts simply ceased to be. Would the world turn on without streaming music? Would civilization be worth it without reality television? Tune in and find out!
Tuesday Nov 03, 2015
Ep 181 - Schrödinger's Brat
Tuesday Nov 03, 2015
Tuesday Nov 03, 2015
This week, we are joined by writer, editor, and game maker, Shanna Germain, to discuss the growing trend of creators working across many industries. Are we moving away from specialization, or rewriting what that means as writers and storytellers must perfect their craft across many media?
Friday Oct 30, 2015
Ep 180 - Scared Stupid
Friday Oct 30, 2015
Friday Oct 30, 2015
As Kam, Tom, Chris, and Brian gather 'round the pumpkin patch to await the arrival of the Great Pumpkin, none can argue that It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is the ultimate Halloween special, but what of every one's other favorite treats? Join us as we discuss our top five scary or scary-funny movies to enjoy on Halloween.
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!