Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast

Digital Dissection: A Nerd Podcast

Take a deep dive with us! Explore some of your favorite Movie, TV, and Video Game properties from perspectives less traveled. Joe and Mark tackle the 80's, 90's, and 00's to bring focus back to the properties that made us before they're forgotten too soon.

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December 24, 2025 75 mins

No quippy lines or funny questions this time. Just a very big thank you to everyone that has been listening and everyone that helped make our podcast possible. From our listeners, to guests, to fellow podcasters that either gave us advice or joined us along the way...thank you.

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Hello dissection crew! Have you ever tried to find the bottom of a bottomless menu item? Have you ever wondered what really waited at the end of a rainbow? Have you ever listened to a podcast for five seasons? Well two things might be beyond belief dissection crew...first is that our 153rd episode is about Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, and that this will be our second to last episode...ever. Thank you all for your continued suppo...

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We think so...download our 152nd episode about this forgotten gem from 2003. While ethics in journalism may not sound like an exciting movie, our hosts think this well put together film from Lion's Gate still holds water...even is the glass is shattered.

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August 27, 2025 49 mins

Whether it is an old arcade cabinet, the video games themselves, or the people involved in them, the video game industry is no stranger to controversy. In our 151st episode, our hosts discuss controversies from the industry's deep past to more recent times!

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August 6, 2025 32 mins

It is our 150th episode! What better way to celebrate such a milestone than by talking about one of television's most cherished and beloved programs....nah just kidding, we're doing The Super Mario Super Show. A bizarre yet charming little show frequently referenced by our hosts, this children's program tried to do a lot...and may have bit off more than it could chew...oh yeah, and they also had the Legend of Zelda on F...

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July 23, 2025 44 mins

Hayden Christensen took a lot of flack for his early career and while many will rush to either defend or destroy his portrayal in Star Wars, many seem to forget about this movie. In our 149th episode, our hosts discuss the 2008 movie Jumper. While some may be quick to dismiss this film, maybe there was something we all missed...or not. Download this episode to hear what we have to say!

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July 2, 2025 46 mins

Welcome back pop culture nerds! Are remasters a sign of creative bankruptcy or just as fun as the first time around? Download today's episode to hear our hosts thoughts on what remasters mean for the gaming industry and which ones they liked!

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June 18, 2025 45 mins

Welcome back pop culture nerds! In this episode, Mark and Joe discuss the rise and fall of Saturday morning cartoons! What was a quintessential part of Gen X and Millennial childhoods got its start in an unexpected place and ran strong until the advent of streaming. Be sure to pour yourself your favorite sugary cereal and download this episode!


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June 4, 2025 57 mins

Welcome back pop culture nerds! On this episode our hosts (plus Nate) welcome creator Jonah Lobe! Jonah's impressive career includes time working on multiple Fallout titles, Marvel Anatomy, and his very on comic series Quiet Level One! Be sure to download this episode to hear more about Jonah's career and how he got started!


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May 21, 2025 43 mins

We're up from the depths of our break pop culture nerds! Welcome back to season five of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! For our season opener, Mark and Joe discuss the second feature in Legendary's "Monsterverse" Godzilla King of Monsters! Download today to relive a modern take on one of cinema's most recurring characters!


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December 25, 2024 44 mins

Welcome to season four, episode 144 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! For our final episode of the season our hosts talk about one of the most intense, but obscure of sport...Human vs Hamster! One of Max's original programs, does this show burrow its way into our playlists or should its life span be as short as the little critters it is inspired by?

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December 4, 2024 36 mins

Yes...Not going to have a clever lead into this one. This movie just doesn't hold up. Welcome to season four, episode 143 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episodes our hosts toss aside the rose colored glasses and discuss Michael Keaton's second go as the caped crusader in Batman Returns! Do you still have fond memories of this movie? Do you disagree with us? Listen to this episode and join the discussion!

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November 20, 2024 39 mins

The late 2000's and 2010's was an interesting time to be on the internet. We were googling instead of asking Jeeves, chatrooms were laying way to social media, and users had started to make new creative genres...that we called pasta. Welcome to season four, episode 142 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode our host discuss the advent of Creepy Pasta! Specifically, creepy pastas pertaining to video games! Downl...

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October 30, 2024 46 mins

In 2016 Netflix tapped into the nostalgia of the 1980's better than almost anyone who tried before and possibly since. Weaving familiar tropes, synthwave music, and remarkable characters, this show started off strong but does it have enough gas left in the tank to finish strong? Welcome to season four, episode 141 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! This episode discusses the first four seasons of Stranger Things! Download ...

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Have you ever seen a movie so bad...that it doesn't even get a catchy introduction on a podcast? Well welcome to season four, episode 140 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity, where we are going to talk about a movie just that bad. This episode is about the Uwe Boll "classic" House of the Dead. That's it...that's all I got. Download today to get more about just how awful this movie is.

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September 25, 2024 40 mins

While freemium games dominate the mobile gaming market, there was a time where games weren't freemium...they were just free. Welcome to season four, episode 139 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, Mark and Joe discuss some of the best games from Microsoft's Entertainment Pack and one favorite from Window's 95. Whether you're a mouse, pinball enthusiast, or a mythical creature living in the H...

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September 11, 2024 32 mins

While we normally stick to properties from our youth we would like to present an episode about something more modern...but still about something we did as kids. Welcome to season four, episode 138 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, Joe and Mark talk about the short-lived Netflix series "Floor is Lava!" Hosted by Rutledge Wood, this competition show makes our childhood imaginations come true by ha...

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August 28, 2024 38 mins

Some films don't find their footing in theaters and gain their following after their at home release. Some achieve "cult status" and are remembered fondly by their audiences...but some might just be looking through rose-colored glasses. Welcome to season four episode 137 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, our hosts dissect the 1995 film "Mallrats" by Kevin Smith! Some say this is a ...

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August 14, 2024 38 mins

Is it hard to believe that Pokemon Go has been going on for almost a decade now? While the mobile game still has plenty of active users, it may not have much left in the idea department. Which makes us ask the question; is Pokemon Go Dead? Welcome to season 4 episode 136 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, our hosts revisit Pokemon Go and discuss the changes that have happened since the game's introduct...

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July 31, 2024 33 mins

In 2008 the Travel Channel gave us a gladiator that dared to take on anything you could put on a plate or in a glass. It didn't matter if it was spicy, cold, or the size of a small country, one man took on it all. Welcome to season four, episode 135 of Digital Dissection: Pop Culture Nerdity! On this episode, our hosts discuss the popular Travel Channel show, Man vs Food! We are sticking to the Adam Richmond years and enjoying ...

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