Large Nerdron Collider

Large Nerdron Collider

Part news show, part panel discussion and part blue-sky brainstorming, the Large Nerdron Collider is a podcast that embraces the geekiest of geeky tendencies. Whether it’s a deep discussion over which superhero needs their own standalone film (come on, Squirrel Girl!) or a look at how the changing power dynamics within geek culture are shaping entertainment, the Large Nerdron Collider is here to dive in. Plus, each episode will have a stream-of-consciousness mashup where two or more geeky properties are molded into something new (though not necessarily improved). Ever wondered how the Scooby Doo gang would take down The Jigsaw Killer? So do we, and we’re weird enough to figure it out!

Episodes

December 6, 2025 119 mins

In this Jumbo Edition of our show, Ariel and Jonathan talk about their favorite version of A Christmas Carol, the bombshell news that Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros Discovery (and how that could have a big impact on pop culture), and more horror news than you can shake a stick at!

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Ariel and Jonathan chat about Turkey Day recipes, weird sandwiches, more live action adaptations, and the differences between cannibal movies and zombie movies.

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November 15, 2025 97 mins

Jonathan and Ariel talk about Pluribus and how impressed they are with it. Plus we chat about adapting properties into musicals, whether or not Wuthering Heights should be a bodice-ripping romance, and the joy of monsters.

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November 8, 2025 100 mins

Ariel and Jonathan talk about scary movies, the use of storytelling as protection, and share our love for the current horror renaissance.

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October 25, 2025 80 mins

From popcorn bucket time machines to a list of Halloween movie recommendations a mile long, Ariel and Jonathan chat about all things geeky.

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October 18, 2025 92 mins

In this hard hitting episode, Ariel correctly identifies where the Improvised Shakespeare Company tour group come from (Los Angeles) while Jonathan incorrectly insists it's Chicago (where the company was formed but it was the LA team on tour). Also, we debate the merits of apple picking and corn mazes versus haunted houses and hay rides. Oh, and we talk about some geeky pop culture stuff too!

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October 11, 2025 92 mins

Ariel and Jonathan talk about spooky songs, some thoughts on Peacemaker, and they get hyped for Vince Gilligan's upcoming series Pluribus. Plus more!

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October 3, 2025 81 mins

Ariel and Jonathan go a little off track in 30 seconds or less thanks to artificial intelligence. And again thanks to pirates. Goodness knows what happens if we get artificially intelligent pirates. 

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September 26, 2025 137 mins

Ariel and Jonathan reunite after nearly a month apart. They talk about which Halloween treats are their favorites, they gush about shows they've been watching, they frown and shake their fingers at questionable uses of generative AI and they chat a LOT about upcoming films and series. Plus more!

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August 23, 2025 81 mins

Ariel and Jonathan think back on some of their favorite memories from Dragon Con, talk about the latest in geek news, and Jonathan gets excited about a very strange horror movie concept.

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August 15, 2025 23 mins

It's just Jonathan this week giving a short version of the show. He shares his thoughts on the film "Weapons" (spoiler free) and talks about some geeky news and projects. We'll be back soon in full force!

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August 10, 2025 72 mins

Ariel and Jonathan talk about hypothetical geeky amusement park rides, Jonathan peeks into his horror hutch to talk about two trailers, and we end up making a lot of Kraken jokes. Plus more!

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Ariel and Jonathan talk about Star Trek, Starfleet Academy, and how Jonathan thinks his favorite Star Trek property ultimately ruined Trek. They also chat about geek recommendations that went wrong, news out of Comic Con, and Jonathan introduces a new, horrific segment to the show.

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July 26, 2025 69 mins

We lament the fact that we are not at Comic Con. Ariel talks about an Actual Play she's cast in. Jonathan complains about butts. It's Christmas in July. And Jonathan is out of his ding dang durn mind writing descriptions in an office that doesn't have air conditioning. 

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July 19, 2025 77 mins

What did we think of the Mortal Kombat 2 trailers? And did the marketing make a mistake by promoting a fake trailer ahead of the real one? Which narrative trends are we tired of? Plus, we talk about which of our favorite books from our respective childhoods we'd like to see adapted into a film.

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July 14, 2025 90 mins

We're back from holiday to talk about geeky shows, movies, and a special bumper car installation at this year's Comic Con. Are we on board for The Running Man? Does Afterburn make us feel like we need some Tums? And what fictional ship would we most want to command? All this and more!

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June 29, 2025 91 mins

Ariel and Jonathan talk about Jonathan's birthday bash, watching Jaws on its 50th anniversary, a monster movie inspired in part by the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and much more!

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We talk favorite classic Universal monsters, the stuff we've been watching, the concept of hygge, and tons of other stuff in this jam packed episode!

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It's not even October and we've got monsters on the brain. From Guillermo del Toro's take on Frankenstein to a potentially derivative version of Dracula from Luc Besson (plus some monsters of the human and otherwise categories) we get a bit freaky in this episode.

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May 31, 2025 82 mins

An upcoming animated feature on Netflix has our attention. Plus, we talk about the Georgia Renaissance Festival (again), the magic talismans that we find in our couch cushions, and lots of geek news.

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