Pondering Nerdcast Episode 46: Comic Con and 20th Century Break Up
Summary
It’s episode 46 and the whole gang is here. Alyssa, Nate, Dwain and Lance sit down to talk about really expensive tiny homes, Jared Leto going full joker with his fellow cast members, and 20th-century fox pulling out of Comic Con. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
You can now design a $250,000 tiny house on an app and get it delivered in months. (http://read.bi/22vAGPQ)
DARPA's rocket-dodging armored vehicles inch closer to reality. (http://bit.ly/1r02XSA)
X-Men: Apocalypse | Final Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX. (http://bit.ly/1r03Bjd)
Jared Leto Went Full Joker And Sent His ‘Suicide Squad’ Co-Stars NSFW ‘Care’ Packages. (http://uproxx.it/22vAP5X)
The Legendarily Awful CD-i ‘Zelda’ Games Redone In 3-D Is Trippy Required Viewing. `(http://uproxx.it/22vARL4)
Nintendo NX launching March 2017. New Zelda will be released on Wii U and NX simultaneously (http://bit.ly/1UgLCkb)
Dark Souls 3 is last of its series. (http://bit.ly/1r03Fzj)
Should we be worried more companies will follow suit? (http://lat.ms/23bKLBX)
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Pondering Nerdcast Interview: Eric Dean Seaton, creator of Legend of the Mantamaji
On this episode, Meke and Lance interview Eric Dean Seaton, the creator of the comic book Legend of the Mantamaji. Listen in as we talk about Seaton's career, Mantamaji magic, and what it means to see oneself represented on screen.
Show Notes
Learn more about the Legend of the Mantamaji at http://legendofthemantamaji.com/.
Pondering Nerdcast Interview: Ed Cruz and Ron Langtiw of Kirin Rise
Yet another awesome interview with Kirin Rise creator/illustrator Ed Cruz and Ron Langtiw, respectively. Listen in and find out more about the fictional novel that's great for all ages.
On this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast, Meke interviews Ed Cruz and Ron Langtiw, creator and illustrator respectively of the novel Kirin Rise - The Cast of Shadows. It’s about a young girl secretly training in Wing Chun Gung Fu. It's is a fictional work made up of smooth writing, beautiful drawings, and an amazing set of characters.
Find out more about Kirin Rise at their website - http://www.kirinrise.com/
Also visit Kirin Rise's profiles on Facebook, Youtube, and Barnes & Noble. You won't regret it!
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Pondering Nerdcasts Episode 46: Interviewing Daryl Freimark
Summary
The Pondering Nerdcast did a recent interview with Daryl Freimark, Producer of the upcoming film version of the graphic novel, The Devil is Due in Dreary. He produced/co-produced works such as Hairspray, Allegiance, What's Your Number, and A Rising Tide.
The Devil is Due in Dreary is on Comixology, Facebook, and on Goodreads! You can find out more about Daryl Freimark, THE MAN HIMSELF, online on IMDB and on LinkedIn.
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Ponering Nerdcast Episode 45: Robots make us Randy
The Rogue One trailer dropped and egotistical males lost their minds, Wonder Woman comic will see some major changes along with the DC cinematic universe, and it seems touching robots turns people on... All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast!
Show Notes
Tech
Tech imitates art in a 3D printed fake Rembrandt based on the old master’s style. (http://tcrn.ch/1MgeuqV)
Humans Get Aroused When Touching Robots, New Study Shows. (http://nbcnews.to/1MgeA1U)
Gaming
This Raspberry Pi-enabled Game Boy is a retro gamer’s dream. (http://bit.ly/1MgeGXp)
The Vaping Congressman Allegedly Spent Over $1,000 of His Campaign Funds to Buy Video Games. (http://bit.ly/1MggSOs)
PlayStation 4 Remote Play Is Pretty Buggy Right Now. (http://ti.me/1Mgh3cx)
Comics
GRANT MORRISON ON WONDER WOMAN: EARTH ONE'S BIRTH, RACE, AND SEXUALITY CHANGES. (http://bit.ly/1MghdRe)
Film
Warner Bros. drastically revamped its movie schedule after 'Batman v Superman' backlash. (http://read.bi/1MgfP10)
Check Out The First Teaser Look At ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’. (http://uproxx.it/1MgfRWM)
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY Official Teaser Trailer. (http://bit.ly/1ULPxq1)
The Internet breaks again with anger. (http://bit.ly/1ULRxP5)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 43: Interview with Calyn Pickens Rich
Show Notes
The Pondering Nerdcast did a recent interview with Calyn Pickens Rich, illustrator of Dill!, the 10 year old comic book artist living life in 1999. She is also the creator of the comics Born to Crash, Dining with Dana, and Undead Machinery.
You can find her work on Dill Comics, and on Patreon! Fans can connect with Dr. Calyn on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube too.
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 42: Glide Over Water
Strap a VR headset to your face and ride a roller coaster... it seems most critics don’t like Batman V Superman... and is Harrison Ford too old for Indiana Jones 5? All this and more on today's episode of the Pondering Nerdcast!
Show Notes
Tech
My favorite roller coaster now blasts off as a VR ride! (http://cnet.co/22Jmtkm)
Goodyear's spherical, levitating tire proves nothing about autonomous cars will be normal. (http://on.mash.to/1VezH6m)
Film
'Batman v Superman' is not worth your money, many reviews say. (http://lat.ms/22JmaG5)
The Killing Joke Movie: Check Out the First Image. (http://bit.ly/1VezRe3)
Indiana Jones and the Tide of Ageism: why such a reaction to the fifth film? (http://bit.ly/1VezVuo)
Gaming
SONY CAGEY ON XBOX-PS4 CROSS-NETWORK PLAY. (http://bit.ly/1VeAhRz)
Is This the Secretive Nintendo NX Controller? (http://for.tn/22JmmoT)
Nintendo: No, we're not killing off the Wii U. (http://cnet.co/1UPrBAB)
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Pondering Nerdcast Special Episode: Interviwing Captain Zorikh
Lance John of the Pondering Nerds got to sit down with Captain Zorikh and talk all things Big Apple Con, the oldest con in New York City.
Pondering Nerds will be attending the upcoming event, so hit the link above or check out the event below for more details and get your tickets.
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 39: Cute Robotic Swarms
Makerbot is having copyright issues, Li-Fi is apparently stupid fast, and Chyna is very creepy when doing yoga. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
HOW A ROBOTIC OCTOPUS COULD HELP US CONTROL AUTONOMOUS DRONE SWARMS. (http://bit.ly/1KMwubZ)
MakerBot learns that 3D printing and copyright don't quite mix. (http://engt.co/1KMwAAi)
This new technology will let you download 23 movies in one second. (http://read.bi/1KMxgpb)
Former WWE Star Chyna Has A Very Creepy Wrestling Yoga Web Series. (http://uproxx.it/1KMwTLx)
10 Hotly-Anticipated 2016 Video Games You Should Be Worried About. (http://bit.ly/1KMxEEi)
The next Nintendo Direct will be all things Pokemon. (http://bit.ly/1SagHoT)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 38: Damn it Deadpool
Robotic limbs for drummers, Blade Runner sequel get’s a release date and fan want Deadpool to host SNL…… That last one might be very funny. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Robotic limb turns drummer into three-armed musical cyborg. (http://cnet.co/1oNTAov)
This glove could make eating easier for those with Parkinson’s disease. (http://wapo.st/1Qp9awN)
Disney announces Star Wars themed attractions beginning with new stage show. (http://bit.ly/1QTa05x)
Xbox One to get biggest software update in months. (http://bit.ly/1Qp9knX)
Netflix releases “Crouching Tiger” trailer, film releases Feb. 26th (http://bit.ly/1QTa1pW)
Harrison Ford & Ryan Gosling's Blade Runner sequel sets release date. (http://bit.ly/1Qp9KdY)
There’s A Petition To Get Deadpool To Host SNL, And It’s Gaining Steam. (http://uproxx.it/1Qp9PhK)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 37: Disney Reach
Monster Hunt is the biggest movie you never heard of, Sony Mid East teases new Crash Bandicoot, and we discuss our favorite super hero super bowl 5 commercial. All this and more on this episode of the of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Art installation opens door to virtual world. (http://cnet.co/1o4YSMi)
Why 'Monster Hunt,' China's biggest movie, couldn't crack the U.S. market. (http://lat.ms/1Xkf6g8)
Insane fan theory connects Disney’s Aladdin to Beauty and the Beast (http://bit.ly/1RuBCTc)
GeekWire Picks: Add 2TB to Xbox One with Seagate Game Drive. (http://bit.ly/1RuBqmM)
Sony might be teasing a new Crash Bandicoot. (http://bit.ly/1RuBxyP)
Blizzard talks about giving the game WoW to people who go see the movie version in theaters. (http://bit.ly/1RuByCQ)
WHAT WAS THE BEST SUPERHERO MOVIE COMMERCIAL OF SUPER BOWL 50? (http://bit.ly/1o4ZCRE)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 36: Cultured Meatball
The Pondering Nerds crew sit down to talk about what we are looking forward to for 2016 and what we’ve been doing to keep our nerd cred up, along with cultured meatballs and training hawks to hunt drones. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Biz Partners Stole Money for Booze and Strippers, Dev Says as Game Canceled. (http://l.gamespot.com/1mbKD6n)
This Biotech Startup Promises Lab-Grown Pork Within Five Years. (http://bit.ly/1mbKEY2)
Future of Food - The World's First Cultured Meatball. (http://bit.ly/1mbKG1Z)
Hawks are being trained to catch drones. (http://on.fb.me/23RDpqr)
YouTube's first original programming will arrive on February 10th. (http://engt.co/1KYFTYf)
Following Backlash, Popular YouTubers Drop "React" Trademark and Cancel Project. (http://l.gamespot.com/1mbKEap)
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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 35: The Earth Is Not Flat...
The DeLorean Motor Company is making new cars, B.O.B vs Neil Degrasse Tyson, drone racing might be a new thing, and Mighty No. 9 got delayed again. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
The DeLorean Motor Company may soon start building ‘new’ cars. (http://bit.ly/1PTNN6E)
There’s now a drone racing league that feels like pod racing from Star Wars. (http://bit.ly/1KiqTJQ)
NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON SLAMS FLAT-EARTH THEORIST B.O.B. (http://on.cc.com/1KiqXJo)
'Song of the Deep' is GameStop's first published game. (http://engt.co/1KiqZB2)
Dad gives son credit card. Son spends $8k on Xbox Fifa purchases. Microsoft refunds. (http://bit.ly/1PTO35M)
Don’t look now, but the PC is the world’s biggest gaming platform (digitally). (http://bit.ly/1PTPj8U)
Mighty No. 9 Delayed AGAIN! (http://kck.st/1KiraMO)
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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 34: DC Tries To Catch Marvel
Draw circles in the air with code, DARPA wants to jack you into computers, Quentin Tarantino says yes all his movies are connected and 4K streaming on the Nintendo NX??? maybe? All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdscast.
Show Notes
This 3D display on Kickstarter is straight out of Star Wars. (http://read.bi/1Ud5v8V)
DARPA wants to build wetware so we can mind control computers. (http://engt.co/1Ud5Ybn)
Discover the Origins of Wonder Woman in the First Trailer. (http://ti.me/1Ud6bew)
Quentin Tarantino Finally Confirms How His Movies Are Connected. (http://huff.to/1Ud6DJQ)
Suicide Squad - Official Trailer 1. (http://bit.ly/1QnxDHp)
Rumored Nintendo NX specs leak points to 4K streaming. (http://bit.ly/1QnxUu2)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 33: Enterprise Vs. Millennium Falcon
It’s the new year and spermbots are a thing, Sony tries to trademark 'Let’s Play,' Nate is singing, and Pokemon succeeds in making you feel old. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
PSA: Judge rules monkey cannot own selfie photos copyright. (http://bit.ly/1kNV3sk)
‘Spermbots’ are a bionic suit for your sperm. (http://bit.ly/1RoMnXA)
Sony's attempt to trademark 'Let's Play' is refused by the U.S. (http://bit.ly/1RoLFcS)
Teen racks up $8,000 Xbox bill, report says. (http://bit.ly/1RoLX3A)
Pokemon is celebrating its 20th anniversary. ( http://for.tn/1RoRl6O)
Alan Rickman, giant of British screen and stage, dies at 69. (http://bit.ly/1RoMuTh)
Neil DeGrasse Tyson calls out Star Wars fans for being “prickly” (http://tinyurl.com/hv37lvn)
Amazon Has a Sweet New Deal for Video Gamers. (http://ti.me/1RoNfvy)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 32: Game of the Year
On this MEGA episode: Pondering Nerdcast's Lance John and Nate Rowe get together with Gaming Rebellion's Derik Moore to pick out video games of 2015 that we loved and hated. We also discuss our thoughts and hopes after seeing the new TMNT: Out of the Shadows trailer. All this and more on the Ponding Nerdcast.
Show Notes
2015 Video Game Release Schedule. (http://bit.ly/1IYAAHt)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Trailer (2016) - Paramount Pictures. (http://bit.ly/1IYBDai)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 31: TV Shows of the Year
On today's episode, we talk about the new Batman V Superman trailer and our theories about the upcoming film. Later, we run down our picks of the best TV shows of 2015. All this and more on Episode #31 of the Pondering Nerdcast!
Show Notes
TV Guide Most Popular Shows. (http://bit.ly/1RuAFJZ)
BEST TV SHOWS OF 2015 SO FAR. (http://imdb.to/1RuBhiF)
The 10 Best New TV Shows of 2015, According to Critics. (http://on.wsj.com/1RuBxyc)
NEW "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Trailer. (http://bit.ly/1RuBLoY)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 30: Movie of the Year 2015
On this episode, we get together with Aggro Sky and talk about our picks for the movie of the year.
Show Notes
Top Movies at the Worldwide Box Office for 2015. (http://bit.ly/1NG4cuB)
Coming Soon. (http://imdb.to/1NG4qSr)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 29: Fall Out Bugs
On this episode: we talk about Cloud from FF7 joining the Smash Brothers lineup, our personal Fallout 4 impressions, and how some people take Pokemon way to seriously. All this and more on today's Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
Apple Music is now available on Android. (http://bit.ly/1L8UVcD) (PSA)
T-Mobile Stops Counting Netflix, HBO, Hulu, And Other Video Streams Against Your Data Usage. (http://tcrn.ch/1L8UUVR)
25-year-old gamer geting metal gear solid V inspired arm and leg prosthetic. (http://bit.ly/1NIsx7f)
Gaming
Men Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Pokemon Event Plead Not Guilty to Gun Charges. (http://l.gamespot.com/1NIsAQu)
Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII is coming to Smash Bros! (http://bit.ly/1MKXnvi)
Fallout 4: a tour of the buggy, janky mess — and why I don’t want Bethesda to ‘fix’ it. (http://bit.ly/1NIsB6U)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 28: Movie Remake Ideas
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On this episode we discuss movies we would like to see remade today, Disney considering retiring Slave Leia merch and women own more consoles. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Disney Considers Retiring All 'Slave Leia' Merch. (http://bit.ly/1MJoYim)
First look at the 'Harry Potter' prequel 'Fantastic Beasts' channels that old magic. (http://lat.ms/1MJoZCJ)
Candy Crush Saga publisher King keeps losing players — but this didn’t deter Activision. (http://bit.ly/1MJp2Pc)
More Women Own Consoles Than Men in the US – Survey. (http://l.gamespot.com/1MJp4X4)