Fake Nerd Podcast
A weekly pop culture podcast that tries to put a positive voice out into the zeitgeist. The fake nerds talk news, reviews and interviews with the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.
Episodes
It's a Fake Nerd Special - A Tribute to Akira Toriyama!
The incredible mangaka and character/model designer, Akira Toriyama, has sadly passed away. In light of this news, there was a desire to come together and share just how much the works of this incredible man meant to us. Fake Nerds Brandon T. McClure, Sparkz Witty, and Ben Magnet gather with their special guest, Phai Giron, to share when Toriyama's work changed their l...
After almost eight years, we’re saying goodbye! We felt 350 was the right number to go out on, so please enjoy our Top 15s of 2023 as we celebrate our little corner of the internet.
This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzMwt0tNTig
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From The Network
- Fake Nerd Cine-Files - Scott ...
We had to end our hiatus early so welcome to New Years Eve! Andre Braugher has passed away, and we discuss Jonathan Majors and Kung Fu Panda 4 and much more! Then we have a major announcement that changes everything!
This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiZtO32_3PY
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- DnDark: https://www.dndarkpodcast.com/
Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files!
This is our review of the comic book film adaptation: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Directed by Edgar Wright, written by Michael Bacall and Edgar Wright, based on the comics by Bryan Lee O'Malley.
Ryan, Ben, and Sparkz are continuing their Scott Pilgrim journ...
Happy Holidays all you fake nerds! To celebrate the end of another year, we've recorded yet another Holiday special!
For our 2023 Holiday Annual; we make wishes, look back on our year's MANY shows, AND have a film review in the middle! After a bit of gift for nerds discussion, we get into our thoughts on the Christmas slasher film from Shudder this year: It's A Wonderful Knife. We have a lot to say about it and most of it i...
Sometimes it's a topic from the Fake Nerd Podcast, sometimes we need the room to discuss films on their own. Either way, they end up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files!
An excerpt from Ep. 123 of the Fake Nerd Podcast, this is just our review of Aquaman - written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beall, directed by James Wan.
Ryan, Sparkz, Ben, and Brandon came together in 2018 on the podcast to give their fresh take...
Lots to get into this week! SAG-AFTRA's contract has been ratified, but is it enough? The trailer for GxK has dropped, what do we think of the 6th entry in the MonsterVerse? And so much more!
This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YS_QYS33HE
Personal Links
- DnDark: https://www.dndarkpodcast.com/
Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files!
This is our review of the latest Godzilla film from Toho. Godzilla Minus One is written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
Ryan, Brandon, and Sparkz are here to give all their thoughts on one of the surprise SMASH hits of the year! Godzilla has come back to o...
Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files!
This is our review of the latest video game adaptation film. Five Nights at Freddy's is written by Scott Cawthon, Seth Cuddeback, and Emma Tammi; directed by Emma Tammi.
The Fake Nerds are here to give their impressions on the hotly anticipated adaptation of...
We bring all sorts of juicy topics to the show today! Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream 7, Dave Filoni is the new CCO of Star Wars, and Superman: Legacy is casting! All this and more!
This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2aF97agrdw
Personal Links
- DnDark: https://www.dndarkpodcast.com/
From The Network
- Fake Nerd Cine-Files - Teen...
Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files!
This is our review of the latest Poirot film. A Haunting in Venice is written by Michael Green and directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on Hallowe'en Party
by Agatha Christie.
Ben, Sparkz, and Brandon are back together to discuss Branagh's latest outing as...
The Strikes Appear To Be Over!
This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOZwPF_IFLM
Bread and butter: Now it’s time to get back to normal!
- In Memoriam
- SAG-AFTRA Strike Updates
Strike Information
- SAG-AFTRA Agreement: https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa_documents/TV-Theatrical_23_Summary_Agreement_Final.pdf
Personal Link...
Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files!
This is our review of the second attempt at adapting the Haunted Mansion ride that hit theatres in 2023! Haunted Mansion is written by Katie Dippold and directed by Justin Simien.
Ben, Sparkz, and Brandon come together to discuss the spooky time of Disney's...
Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files!
This is our review of the animated hit that brought the Turtles back to theatres in 2023! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is written by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jeff Rowe, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit; directed by Jeff Rowe.
Ben, Sparkz, Rya...
Whenever there is a film that demands the discussion of the Fake Nerds, be it an older one worth re-visitation or brand new, it ends up here in the Fake Nerd Cine-Files!
This is our review of the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Marvels is written by Nia DaCosta, Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik; directed by Nia DaCosta.
Brandon, Sparkz, and Ben come together to talk about the newest MCU film that serves ...
We’re trying a new format!
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Bread and butter: We’re trying a new format so we hope you like it!
- In Memoriam
- General Discussion
This episode is a week old! I’m Sorry!
This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiVviW_Ip_k
Bread and butter: Lots to update you all on!
- In Memoriam
- Strike Updates
- New York Comic Con
- Misc.
- Trailer Talk
Strike Information
- SAG-AFTRA Strike Information: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/
- SAG-AFTRA Proposals: https://deadline.c...
ALL ABOARD! It's time for Animation Station, the show conducted by Sparkz Witty that provides a new forum for deep dives and longer discussions on animated shows and films.
It’s the last adventure with the original digi-destined! Brandon and Ben return with Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna, the final movie to star Tai, Matt and the rest of the gang! Find out how this film wraps up the franchise! Was it satisfying, ...
A strike has ended, and another has just begun!
This is an audio transfer of Sunday’s live stream. Click the link to watch the live video unedited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyPda6iCdXo
Bread and butter: Mostly talking about the trike this week!
- In memoriam
- WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike Update
- Trailer
Strike Information
- What the WGA won: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/what-we-won
ALL ABOARD! It's time for Animation Station, the show conducted by Sparkz Witty that provides a new forum for deep dives and longer discussions on animated shows and films.
Get ready to return to the digital world! Brandon and Ben finish their deep dive into the world of Digimon Adventure Tri with the final film: Digimon Adventure Tri: Future. Who is King Draisil? Will Ordenimon destroy both worlds? All these questions and...
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