Nerdificent
In Nerdificent comedians, Ify Nwadiwe and Dani Fernandez break down all that is nerdy. Whether you’ve spent years rolling dice in a friend’s basement or got hooked after seeing a comic book movie, they’ve got something for you. Each episode Dani and Ify deep dive into a nerdy subject or subculture and break down the history, culture, and future of it; all while making you laugh.
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That's all folks! As Dani and Ify prepare to say goodbye, they get a few friends to help send them off.
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Sabina Graves returns to discuss the history of Pixar Animation.
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Dani and Ify discuss the history of Toonami.
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Ify Nwadiwe talks to anime expert and Funimation Host Cheyenne Ewulu about the anime series Death Note.
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Star Wars expert and return guest Riley J. Silverman joins Dani to discuss the known life of Ahsoka Tano.
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Dani Fernandez is joined by Emma Fyfe and Chris Lamb, as they discuss the professional fan art that is dōjinshi. A form of fan-fiction, by young manga makers, these unlicensed mangas continue storylines, deepen, characters, and sex up some favorite ships from popular manga series. Once an underground industry, dōjinshi is now growing into a popular, legal, art and legitimizing creators across Japan.
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This week Dani and Ify are joined by Jeff Trammell, Lead Writer of Craig of the Creek and voice of Cannonball, to discuss the history of Cartoon Network.
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For Pride, Dani and Ify revisit their conversation on queer culture in gaming.
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Dani and Ify are back to their regular schedule exploring Gundam models throughout the ages with Cody Ziglar.
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Mental Health May comes to a close with a deep dive into the science behind Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Footnotes:
- What is EDMR?
- EMDR Methods
- How EDMR is Being Adapted During the Lock Down
- Haley Williams on EDMR
- EDMR for Key Workers in UK
- EDMR in Grey's Anatomy
- Brain Spotting
- Loba from Apex Legends
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Mental Health May continues as Dani and Ify explore Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
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Ify and Dani kick off Mental Health May, with therapist Karen Erlichman. Together, they take a look at the history and therapeutic practice of somatic therapy.
Footnotes:
- Interview with Peter Levine
- Somatic Therapy
- Bessel Van Der Kolk
- Hakomi Method
- Monica LaSage TED Talk
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Dani and Ify are joined by actor Erika Ishii as they breakdown Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira.
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Dani and Ify are joined by sports nerd Mark Ellis, as they discuss the Bulls of the 1990s, and the GOAT, Michael Jordan.
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We asked all of you to send us your burning questions for Dani and Ify, and you came through! It's a grab bag episode. Get in here.
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Dani and Ify give their tv, film, and book recommendations for lock down.
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Dani and Ify are joined by Editor of The Mary Sue, Princess Weekes, to discuss the complex history of DC's Black Canary.
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One again, our daring duo fight for good by staying in their individual caves to talk about one of the greatest to ever wear a cape and cowl. Nerdificent dives into Batman with special return guest, DC All Access' Hector Navarro. Join us, as we take a look at the legacy of Batman in popular culture.
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Week one of the lock down has concluded in LA. Dani and Ify spent the week revisiting the best moments of Marvel's billionaire underdog, Tony Stark. Guest Coy Jandreau walks us through the connection to Walt Disney, Howard Hughes, and Tony's famous facial hair. Join us, as we escape our reality and embrace the nostalgia wave on this week's Nerdificent.
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With the pandemic in full effect and Ify out of town, Dani sits down with show producer, Joelle, to take a trip down memory lane. They revisit the horror movies, cartoons, and musicians who impacted their world view.
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