Pondering Nerdcast Ep 97 - Bomb Threat Prank

June 4, 2018

Making bomb threats as a prank is not good idea. Like at all., The Solo film isn’t doing great in the box office and E3 2018 Leaks. All this

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Breach The Castle

Resident Evil 7 Is Coming To Nintendo Switch As A Streaming Game. (http://bit.ly/2Jc7GuF)

Movies

Terrible Box Office For 'Solo' Is Great News For 'Star Wars'. (http://bit.ly/2J9tAhW)

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Scottish hospital is ready to treat cryptocurrency addicts. (https://nbcnews.to/2J9MIMP)
YouTube lifestreamer arrested for college campus bomb threat prank. (http://bit.ly/2xx0Wpu)

Music and Comic Corner

New York Comic Con, Fixing The NYCC Comics Pro Glitch. (http://bit.ly/2xx224A)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 96 - Shut Up James Cameron

April 27, 2018

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MIT hopes to control your sleep, James Cameron should shut up, and you can now get scholarships for playing Fortnite. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

MIT created a glove that controls how deeply you sleep. (http://bit.ly/2HSCa4N)
YouTube networks drop thousands of creators as YouTube policy shifts. (http://bit.ly/2HWTvtC)

Film

James Cameron shouldn't complain about the MCU. He should be thanking it. (https://on.mash.to/2HSCaBP)
Buckle Up, Netflix Is Making a Fast & Furious Animated Series. (http://bit.ly/2HUmIVQ)

Gaming

Nifty new site warns you which games have microtransactions. (http://bit.ly/2HSEBEw)
A US university is offering scholarships to top 'Fortnite' players. (https://read.bi/2HTPg1R)

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Pondering Nerdcast Ep 95 - Bully Hunters

April 20, 2018

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Target new Drive seems to working out well and spreading, a Lawsuit is holding up the next Mad Max movie and No Man’s Sky is coming to an Xbox near you. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

Target’s Drive Up service is now available at 270 stores. (https://engt.co/2H6QO7k)
Pornhub starts accepting cryptocurrency. (http://bit.ly/2HbkosB)

Film

A Dumb Lawsuit May Prevent Mad Max Sequels, and We're Furiosa as Hell About It. (http://bit.ly/2J5bsVQ)

Gaming

The accidental relevance of Wolfenstein: The New Colossus. (http://bit.ly/2IZUmc7)
No Man's Sky Xbox One Release Date Leaked . (http://bit.ly/2J703VU)

'Bully Hunters' Organization Claims To Hunt Down Harassers In Games, Stirs Controversy [UPDATE]. (http://bit.ly/2J6D657)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 94 - Car Vendor Machines

April 2, 2018

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Want to buy your next car from a vending machine? Deadpool 2 trailer just dropped and there is Star War open-world game in the works. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

Ford vending machine begins dispensing cars in China. (https://engt.co/2DVUUwI)
Apple is ready to fight Google’s Chromebooks with cheaper iPads. (http://bit.ly/2GcPkrz)
- The first Chrome OS tablet is here. (https://bit.ly/2GceSFp)

Film

Deadpool 2 | The Trailer. (http://bit.ly/2GbhPpS)
JUSTICE LEAGUE IS NOW THE LOWEST-GROSSING MOVIE OF THE DCEU. (http://bit.ly/2u5KGKt)
- Black Panther becomes highest-grossing superhero movie in US. (https://bit.ly/2pLM4MO)

Gaming

Sims creator Will Wright reveals new game Proxi. (http://bit.ly/2uaTTRW)
Star Wars Open-World Game In Development At EA, According To Job Listing. (http://bit.ly/2DWVavy)

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Pondering Nerdcast Ep 93 - Super Seducer

March 17, 2018

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One day you can use your phone to measure your blood pressure. Chinese moviegoers aren’t very impressed with Black Panther is an understatement and It seems Playstation and Steam have no problems selling a game that lets stalk women…. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

All Oculus Rifts have stopped working. Oh dear. (http://bit.ly/2G2wPH6)
Early research suggests a phone case might be able to measure blood pressure. (http://bit.ly/2G2xqbO)

Film

Lost in Space | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix. (http://bit.ly/2G1VdbT)
“A torture for the eyes”: Chinese moviegoers think Black Panther is just too black. (http://bit.ly/2GzEZXO)

Gaming

Twitch User Threatens Mass Shooting At Evo 2018, Organizer Notifies FBI. (http://bit.ly/2FDkU5E)
Putting This PUA Game On PlayStation and Steam Normalizes Stalker Behavior. (http://bit.ly/2G2xI2o)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 92 - Net Neutrality Fight

March 2, 2018

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The battle for Net Neutrality still rages on as a Bipartisan bill hopes to prove the value of keeping Net Neutrality in place. Also, what does the future hold for indy films on streaming platforms? All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

BIPARTISAN BILL AIMS TO PROVE THE VALUE OF BROADBAND ACCESS FOR ALL. (http://bit.ly/2EXdiGW)
Reddit, Tumblr will fight for net neutrality with protests this week. (http://bit.ly/2EWBnh7)

Film

‘Annihilation’ on Netflix: Moviegoers Need to Take Responsibility For Paramount’s Controversial Deal. (http://bit.ly/2EYcVfd)
‘Black Panther’ Box Office Success Has Theater Owners Asking for More Diverse Superhero Movies. (http://bit.ly/2EXyqg5)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 91 - Social Media Addiction

February 9, 2018

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After our month long break the Pondering Nerdcast is back, and we discuss Social Media Addiction, The Cloverfield Paradox and PUBG baning ove a million players in one month. All this and more on this episode of the Ponding Nerdcast.

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Tech

AI taught to recognise hate speech to fight Twitter trolls. (http://bit.ly/2GStURh)
Ex Google and Facebook Employees Are Banding Together to Protect Kids From Social Media Addiction. (http://ti.me/2GQ0u6q)

Film

Here's How The Cloverfield Paradox Links to the Other Cloverfield Movies. (http://bit.ly/2GQ72SH)
Watch Donald Glover in New Solo: A Star Wars Story Full Trailer. (http://bit.ly/2GOkwOK)

Gaming

PUBG: 1 MILLION CHEATERS BANNED IN JANUARY ALONE. (http://bit.ly/2GT0oLc)
Monster Hunter: World beats EA Sports UFC 3 to UK number one – Games charts 3 February. (http://bit.ly/2GSu0Zm)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 90 - Best Of 2017

December 29, 2017

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It’s the end of 2017 so Alyssa, Lance, and Nate sit down to talk about all their favorite things of 2017. Ranging from Tech to Gaming. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdast.

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 89 - Anticipating 2018

December 15, 2017

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On this episode we talk about what we are excited for 2018 in TV, Films and Video Games. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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JANUARY 2018 MOVIE RELEASES. (http://bit.ly/2nQrEEO)
The 18 Most Anticipated New TV Shows of 2018 The 18 Most Anticipated New TV Shows of 2018. (http://bit.ly/2nWq9F0)

Gaming

2018 in video gaming. (http://bit.ly/2nVbkCT)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 88 Movies... uh... finds a way.

December 8, 2017

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Will Facebook’s new video services overtake Youtube? Why did Justice League seem to bomb the box office? Plus, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Avengers: Infinity War get new trailers and teasers! All this and more on today’s episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

Qualcomm announces the Always On Windows PC. (http://bit.ly/2ntUk6n)
How Facebook Watch will overtake YouTube as the biggest video platform. (http://on.mash.to/2nunLp7)

Film

4 reasons 'Justice League' has flopped at the box office. (https://tinyurl.com/y8ahwqnj)
Mark Hamill Fills In The ‘Return Of The Jedi’ To ‘Force Awakens’ Gap With Luke’s Tragic Backstory. (http://uproxx.it/2nwbksP)
New Jurassic World 2 featurette! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JvrgSPFbDs)
New Avengers: Infinity War Trailer! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZfuNTqbHE8)
[PSA] Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner says new season won’t air until 2019. (http://ew.com/tv/2017/12/07/game-thrones-final-season-2019/)

Gaming

'Star Wars Battlefront 2' Changes Show EA Hasn't Learned Any Lessons With Microtransactions. (http://bit.ly/2nuo8jv)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 87 - Tracking Pill

November 18, 2017

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Would you take a pill so your doctor can track your vitals? When will Nintendo learn Super Mario movies don’t work? And What was the real reason Gamestop temporarily paused it’s Unlimited Used Games Program? All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

China is opening a massive VR theme park next month. (http://bit.ly/2z0Mo1T)
Coming up: a pill with a digital sensor to track if you took your medicine. (http://bit.ly/2z1N8ns)

Film

WONDER WOMAN 2: GAL GADOT REPORTEDLY WON'T RETURN UNLESS STUDIO BUYS OUT PRODUCER BRETT RATNER. (http://bit.ly/2z2Q9UA)
The creator of John Wick is adapting the Hitman games for Hulu. (http://bit.ly/2z2QFC0)
Nintendo Is Finally Making Another Super Mario Bros. Movie. (http://bit.ly/2z0Lh2d)

Gaming

GameStop 'Temporarily Pauses' Unlimited Used Games Program. (http://bit.ly/2z33coM)
EA concedes to Star Wars Battlefront 2 changes after fan meltdown. (http://bit.ly/2z1Nomq)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 86 - Game of Thrones Syndrome

November 10, 2017

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Do too many show suffer from GoT syndrome?, will driverless cars be a reality in our lifetime?, and will Gamestop new renter service work out? All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

Waymo’s Autonomous Cars Cut Out Human Drivers in Road Tests. (http://nyti.ms/2m2AOgG)

Film

Disney Approached 21st Century Fox to Buy Entertainment Assets. (http://on.wsj.com/2m2BhPY)
'Lord of the Rings' TV Series in the Works. (http://rol.st/2m1S0CV)
Star Trek: Discovery showrunner confirms major Game of Thrones influence. (http://bit.ly/2m359vq)

Gaming

GAMESTOP TO LAUNCH UNLIMITED USED GAME RENTAL SERVICE. (http://bit.ly/2j9U3nA)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 85 - Stop it Michael Bay

October 27, 2017

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You may soon be able to use your Gamecube controller on your Nintendo Switch. Michael Bay's production company has a concept for a live-action Dora The Explorer movie...? What game will reign supreme today (Oct. 27th, 2017)?

All this and more on today's episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

Nintendo's Switch now supports your old GameCube controllers. (http://engt.co/2lbrPco)
Facebook apologizes after an auto-translate fail led to a false arrest. (http://bit.ly/2ldHOqC)

Film

Michael Bay Is Making a 'Dora the Explorer' Movie, and We Have Some Questions. (http://bit.ly/2ldiVv5)

Gaming

Who Will Lose When ‘Mario Odyssey,' 'Assassin's Creed Origins' And 'Wolfenstein 2' Face Off? (http://bit.ly/2ldSOEv)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 84 - New Star Wars Trailer!

October 13, 2017

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Don’t think you can get arrested for facebook troll account?, Is Rotten Tomatoes to blame for bad movie sales? And well hey it’s a Star Wars trailer and it’s awesome so no question about that. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

MAN SUES CITY FOR ARRESTING HIM OVER PARODY FACEBOOK PAGE. (http://bit.ly/2xyR8v0)
Hovering cars are one step closer to reality. (http://cnn.it/2xys7Qt)

Film

Once again, critics are not to blame for bad movies. (http://bit.ly/2xzYtKT)
New Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer (http://bit.ly/2kIU7uT)
New Justice League Trailer trailer (http://bit.ly/2kITIZp)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 83: Virtual cockpits

October 6, 2017

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Finally!!!, virtual cockpits are real to control robots. Netflix is dropping 29 new originals this month alone and Groove music is dead. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

Instagram adds polling stickers to Stories. (http://bit.ly/2ynnAAf)
Scientists test VR system to control robots from virtual cockpits. (http://engt.co/2ynNbt6)

Film

Netflix is releasing 29 new originals this month starting today – here’s the full list. (http://bit.ly/2ymvMB0)
With its $10-a-month service, MoviePass has totally changed my relationship to movie theaters. (http://read.bi/2ynUlxx)

Gaming

XBOX ONE GAME GIFTING NOW POSSIBLE FOR SOME. (http://bit.ly/2xfnFRB)
SPOTIFY ON XBOX ONE MEANS THE DEATH OF GROOVE MUSIC. (http://bit.ly/2xZXMJC)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 82 - VR will save us ALL!

September 29, 2017

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Ikea is trolling Apple, Hollywood is betting on VR and The Ataribox will cost less than $300 so $299. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

Google isn't violating copyright, says court, even if it's thumbnails are of pirated photos. (http://zd.net/2xxq1go)
Ikea is roasting Apple for overpriced charging mats. (http://on.mash.to/2k0dMG7)

Film

Hollywood and AMC theaters are betting on VR with Dreamscape Immersive. (http://bit.ly/2k0KBTx)
'Star Trek: Discovery' Premiere Attracted Nearly 10 Million Viewers on Sunday. (http://bit.ly/2k0Xo8o)

Gaming

The Ataribox will cost under $300 and ship next spring. (http://engt.co/2jZKIyx)
THIS VETERAN GAMER CREATED HIS OWN HIGH-TECH D&D CUSTOM TABLE. (http://bit.ly/2k1qaFJ)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 81 - Trolling Apps

September 22, 2017

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Another day and another app for you to be an anonymous shit bag online, tbh will grant all your trolling wishes, Narcos the show receives some advice from Pablo Escobar after tragic killing of a location scout and Valve thinks transparency will help with review bombing. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

tbh Is the Newest Popular App That Lets You Review Your Friends. (http://for.tn/2xOOBfJ)
Toys-R-Us files bankruptcy; franchise hurt by climbing debt and online competition. (https://bloom.bg/2xOW66G)

Film

The First ‘Tomb Raider’ Teaser Features Alicia Vikander Cheating Death. (http://uproxx.it/2xPGO1c)
'IT' Director Says One Obscure Character Will Have A Much Bigger Role In Chapter 2. (http://bit.ly/2xQ7RK2)
Narcos: Pablo Escobar's brother says Netflix should 'provide hitmen' as security after location scout is shot dead. (http://ind.pn/2xOXo1w)

Gaming

VALVE REVEALS PLAN TO FIGHT STEAM REVIEW BOMBING. (http://bit.ly/2xP5szc)

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Pondering Nerdcast Interview - Jo Robo

September 18, 2017

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A nerdy, energetic artist-turned-game developer based in California, Jo Robo loves robots and she’s not alone. Because she loves so many things us fellow nerds love, it’s really easy to relate to her games; whether you’re a FlameCon exhibiting, cute, date-seeking, queer poly lover or not!

Jo Robo has fans all over who are as happy as I am that her work exists. There’s fantastic visuals, funny writing, and easy to navigate mechanics. And Jo Robo’s just getting started. Visit her game pages and play all of her games. You will enjoy it.

Stay tuned for our next interview with Jo Robo: “Sex(uality): NEVER the Final Frontier in Video Games!”

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Jo Robo

Visit Jo Robo's personal website and profile page at itch.io. Jo also has an Instagram and Twitter account to find out more information about the (wo)man, the myth, the legend. If you're curious about Project Tea! you're in luck because I have the official link for you!

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Pondering Nerdcast Interview - Tana Ford

September 11, 2017

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“Make a thing!” - Meke spoke with Boston-born Tana Ford, a Creative extraordinaire: Comic book illustrator and writer, sculptor, poetry lover. Being queer, a nerd, and a Pondering Nerd has its perks, and one of them is finding out about talents like her!

Tana Ford created the award winning Duck! digital graphic novel series, That Time I Turned 30 in Greece, and 26.2: A history of the Boston Marathon. She is also an illustrator for a number of Marvel’s Silk issues.

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Tana Ford

Write to Tana Ford, marvel at all of her Marvel work, tweet and follow Tana for more info (you can do the same on her Facebook page too!), visit her FlameCon profile page, and last but not least... Tana Ford also has a podcast: Westeros Wheneverly! If you ever get to email Tana make sure to let them know the Pondering Nerdcast says what's up.

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Pondering Nerdcast: Episode 80 - Netflix Keeps Fans Happy

September 4, 2017

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AMC Theaters stops moviepass e-ticket usage, Netflix make fans smile with new seasons of hit shows, and all the games coming out in September is mind blowing! All this and more on today's Pondering Nerdcast.

Tech

Polygram is a new social network powered by facial recognition. (http://engt.co/2w5Lmi4)

Film

AMC THEATRES REPORTEDLY BLOCKING MOVIEPASS E-TICKET USE IN BOSTON, DENVER. (http://bit.ly/2w6vYSB)
‘Game of Thrones’: The Next Roles for the Cast During the Wait for Season 8. (http://bit.ly/2gcBGwO)
Netflix keeps fans happy with the release of Nacros Season 3 this month, Stranger Things season 2 in October (http://bit.ly/2ewdiSr)

Gaming

All the game being released in September 2017. (http://bit.ly/2evXFdV)
All the best games from Gamescom 2017. (http://bit.ly/2ewtVxu)

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