The World Needs Nerds

The World Needs Nerds

Nerd is a loaded word, but that’s why we love it. THE WORLD NEEDS NERDS (hosted by MacKenzie Green) is an exploration through fandom and pop culture, with a lot of laughs. Whether it’s the MCU, VPR, or Memory athletics—THE WORLD NEEDS NERDS is here to talk about it. Brought to you by your friends at L.A. Comic Con!

Episodes

July 30, 2025 39 mins
Fantasy brought to you by late-stage capitalism. Starring Bobby Moynihan & Rhea Seehorn, with Jon Hamm, John Waters and more! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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The Star Wars journey has begun for MacKenzie Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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April 2, 2024 52 mins
Remakes, Reboots, Revivals, Oh My! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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March 20, 2024 78 mins
GRACE RETURNS! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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It's Morphin time! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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Movies are coming, and they're better than ever... or are they? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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February 5, 2024 40 mins
We are adults. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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January 22, 2024 33 mins
2024 NERD GOALS! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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January 9, 2024 51 mins
RED FLAGS EVERYWHERE!! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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December 17, 2023 15 mins
Happy holidays Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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December 3, 2023 47 mins
We're back and better than ever! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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September 3, 2023 60 mins
We're sinking our teeth into the remake apple! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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August 27, 2023 56 mins
Voice acting, improv, and storytelling! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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August 20, 2023 57 mins
Fiction, we all love it. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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August 13, 2023 50 mins
MacKenzie and Rob discuss the world of self-aware, self-referential, meta comedies! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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August 6, 2023 85 mins
What does it means to be Black and gay in the fandom space? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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Anyone can have an IRL super brain! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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July 23, 2023 41 mins
MacKenzie and Producer Rob break the news to friends and family that they are…NERDS. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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July 16, 2023 32 mins
MacKenzie and Producer Rob break out of suspended animation! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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July 9, 2023 32 mins
The World Needs Nerds has landed! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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