Nerdery and Murdery
Do you have an obsession or something you do that just drives people crazy? Do you find True Crime to be morbidly fascinating? Then join us every week as Zig discusses everything people obsess or nerd out about while Geoffrey gets dark on True Crime stories. New episodes drop every Sunday.
Episodes
Episode 260 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.
On the Nerdery side, Zig takes a look at Earth: Final Conflict, the late 90s sci-fi series created from ideas by Gene Roddenberry. From mysterious alien benefactors to growing suspicion about their true intentions, we explore what made the show unique, how its themes evolved over time, and why it still holds a place in science fiction television history.
On the Murdery sid...
Episode 259 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.
On the Nerdery side, Zig dives into Selectavision, RCA’s ambitious attempt at home video that arrived during the early days of the format wars. From stylus-based playback to fragile discs and bold marketing, we look at what made Selectavision unique, why it struggled to compete, and how it became one of the most fascinating dead ends in home media history.
On t...
Episode 258 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.
On the Nerdery side, Zig continues his journey through the Planet of the Apes franchise, picking up where he left off in Episode 243 with Escape from the Planet of the Apes and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. As the series shifts tone and leans deeper into social commentary, we explore how these films reshape the mythology and push the story toward a darker future.
On ...
Episode 257 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!
On the Nerdery side, Zig takes a look back at Laserdiscs, the format that bridged the gap between VHS and what would eventually become DVD. From massive discs to surprisingly high quality video for the time, we break down what made Laserdiscs special and why they still hold a place in the evolution of home media.
On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series tak...
Episode 256 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!
On the Nerdery side, Zig turns back to the music and breaks down 10 songs that helped define 80s college radio. From alternative beginnings to underground sounds that would later shape the mainstream, this is a look at the tracks and artists that built a movement before it had a spotlight.
On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series takes us to Illinois and th...
Episode 255 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!
On the Nerdery side, Zig continues his chronological journey through the Doctors of Doctor Who. This time he arrives at the 14th Doctor, played once again by David Tennant. Tennant’s unexpected return to the role brought a unique twist to the long running series and gave fans another chance to see one of the most beloved Doctors step back into the TARDIS.
On the Murd...
Episode 254 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!
On the Nerdery side, Zig returns to his ongoing journey through the Star Wars universe, this exploring the saga in chronological order based on the timeline inside the galaxy itself. From the rise of the Republic to the fall of the Jedi and the growing shadow of the Empire, we look at how the story unfolds when you follow the events as they actually happen in that univers...
Episode 253 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!
On the Nerdery side, Zig dives into one of the most beloved science fiction films ever made with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. From the legendary rivalry between Kirk and Khan to one of the most emotional moments in Star Trek history, we revisit the movie that helped define the franchise for generations.
On the Murdery side, we continue the A–Z Across America seri...
🚨 SPECIAL MID-WEEK RELEASE 🚨
The latest episode of Nerdery and Murdery is now live!
This week Zig turns the tables and puts Geoffrey in the guest chair for a conversation about his newly released novel, The Darkwind Paradox.
We talk about the origins of Ominus, how the Prime Numbers saga grew from a tabletop RPG campaign into a novel series, the evolution of the characters, lessons learned during the writing process,...
Five years ago, we hit record on something that was supposed to be… well… a fun little experiment.
Two microphones.
Two friends.
And absolutely no idea what we were getting ourselves into.
Fast forward to today…
Episode 252.
Five years of the highs and the lows, the ups and the downs, the good and the bad… and the Nerd and the Murd.
Today, we’re doing something different. N...
Episode 251 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!
On the Nerdery side, Zig delivers 10 more indie songs for your playlist from The Pixies and The Violent Femmes to Djo and some newer artists you might not have on your radar yet. If your rotation needs a refresh, this one’s for you.
On the Murdery side, we continue the A–Z Across America series with Connecticut and the case of Michael Ross, the so-called Roadsi...
Episode 250 of Nerdery & Murdery is live, and this week we flip the script with another Wife Swap episode.
On the Nerdery side, Geoffrey takes over and dives into Genesis, focusing on the band’s evolution after Peter Gabriel’s departure. From A Trick of the Tail to Duke, Invisible Touch, and We Can’t Dance, we explore how Genesis transformed from progressive rock pioneers into one of the biggest...
Episode 249 of Nerdery & Murdery takes a different turn.
On the Nerdery side, we explore the classic sci-fi anthology series The Outer Limits — its eerie storytelling, moral dilemmas, and the way it challenged viewers to think beyond what they could see.
On the Murdery side, we step away from our A–Z Across America series for a case that does not fit the usual categories.
This is not a serial killer sto...
This week on Nerdery and Murdery…
On the Nerdery, Zig steps into The Twilight Zone, a series that redefined science fiction and psychological horror. A world where nothing is quite what it seems, where morality twists, and where the most unsettling truths often come from within.
Then the episode takes a darker turn.
For the Murdery, Geoffrey examines the case of Gary Ray Bowles, a serial killer whose crimes stre...
Some of the most disturbing cases aren’t defined by mystery…they’re defined by warning.
This week on Nerdery & Murdery, Zig dives into Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, exploring the game that shaped modern tabletop roleplaying and inspired generations of players long before RPGs went mainstream.
Then in the Murdery, we continue our A–Z journey across America’s serial killers, arrivin...
Some stories don’t demand attention.
They wait for it.
This week on Nerdery & Murdery, Zig takes the Nerd seat with a deep dive into three iconic albums by Queen, exploring the evolution, ambition, and lasting impact of one of the most influential bands in music history.
Then we turn to the Murdery.
As our A–Z journey across America’s serial killers continues, we arrive in California with...
Tonight, we’re doing something a little different.
Instead of our usual format, Geoffrey flips the script and puts Zig in the hot seat for a special Nerdery episode.
With the release of his book, Firesign: An Elvish War Chronicle, Zig walks us through the origins of the story, the world behind it, and what it took to bring it to life. From inspiration and worldbuilding to the highs and lows of actually fini...
Some weeks are about discovery. Others are about reckoning.
In this episode of Nerdery & Murdery, Zig kicks things off in the Nerdery by stepping through the gate and into Stargate SG-1, exploring what made the series such a lasting cornerstone of science fiction television and why it still resonates with fans decades later.
Then, in the Murdery, we continue our A–Z journey across America’s serial kill...
Not all stories unfold quickly. Some take decades to reveal themselves.
This week on Nerdery & Murdery, the Nerdery leads off as Zig explores The Man in the High Castle, diving into both the original novel by Philip K. Dick and the television adaptation. From alternate history to moral ambiguity, Zig breaks down what makes this story unsettling, thought-provoking, and still relevant.
On the Murdery side, we return...
Welcome to another week of the highs and the lows, the ups and the downs, the good and the bad, and the Nerd and the Murd.
This week on Nerdery & Murdery, the Nerdery leads off as Zig dives into the origins of one of science fiction’s most enduring franchises, covering Planet of the Apes and Beneath the Planet of the Apes. From Cold War anxieties to bold social commentary, Zig explores how these films resha...
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