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)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 27: #StopTheLies
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Is YouTube Red worth your money?, what took Nintendo so long to make a cell phone game?, has Detroit become the fictional robot capital? and did the Halo 5 Ads lie to the fans? Find out on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
YOUTUBE RED COULD BE THE NEW HULU PLUS. (http://bit.ly/1N9T2SQ)
It's OK to hack your own car, US copyright authorities rule. (http://bit.ly/1N9T5y2)
Sony revels in revealing the PS4’s future at Paris Games Week. (http://bit.ly/1N9TbWr)
Detroit | Announce TRAILER | #PlayStationPGW. (http://bit.ly/1N9Tgtg)
Nintendo announces first smartphone title Miitomo, delays launch to 2016. (http://bit.ly/1N9TNeM)
'Batman: Arkham Knight' returns to PC with some lingering issues. (http://engt.co/1N9TUXw)
Halo 5 Ads Lied To You. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-LAxgocOpw)
New Battlefront trailer released. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2xp-qtUlsQ)
Man crashes world premiere of spectre using Bond style tactics. (http://bit.ly/1N9TpwO)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 26: Star Wars theories
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On this episode we offer our theories on the upcoming Star Wars Movie, Self-Lacing sneakers are real, and the Telltale’s Game of Thrones. All this and on the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Try out the 'Paranormal Activity' VR game at some AMC theaters. (http://engt.co/1Kp9Q1X)
Nike confirms self-lacing sneakers from 'Back to the Future' are real. (http://on.mash.to/1Kp9WGO)
Star Wars Official Trailer. (http://bit.ly/1W6wOaf)
Former Dead Island 2 Dev Says Losing Project Was a "Catastrophic" Blow. (http://l.gamespot.com/1W6x4WD)
Telltale's Game of Thrones finale arrives in mid-November, first episode now free. (http://bit.ly/1W6x8FG)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 25: TekForce
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This week on the Pondering Nerdcast: special guest and ultra cool cat, Nerdcore Rap Artist, TekForce. He stops to talk about his latest album Tek Support and how he got into the genre. Later, we have an awesome group discussion based on an article written by one of GR's own that deals with pandering to minority groups in game development. All this and more, right now!
Also, we forgot to mention this during actual recording, but definitely a big shout out to Levi Irwin, AKA RetroInactive, for introducing us to Tek!
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 24: Haters gonna hate
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On this episode we talk about Call of Duty Twitter making fake terrorist attacks, facebook is going to let you have animated profile pics and a man propose on a Livestream of Destiny. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
Google and Microsoft end their years-long patent war. (http://engt.co/1LlzTOr)
YOUR FACEBOOK PROFILE PIC CAN NOW BE AN ANIMATED SELFIE. (http://bit.ly/1LlAM9C)
Gaming
Former ESPN Host Criticizes Gaming Again. (http://l.gamespot.com/1LlztaO)
Call of Duty Live Tweeted a Fake Terrorist Attack. (http://l.gamespot.com/1LlzwDx)
Watch Man Propose During Destiny Livestream. (http://l.gamespot.com/1YSwWZE)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 23 Where are movies headed
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On this episode, we discuss the 360 degrees Star Wars trailer and what the future holds for VR entertainment. Ocarina of Time meets Unreal Engine 4, it made us want something we may never get. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Speed across the Jakku desert from Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this immersive 360 experience created exclusively for Facebook. (http://on.fb.me/1NPPOU3)
Ocarina of Time meets Unreal Engine 4 - Kakariko Village. (http://bit.ly/1NPPN2c)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 22: Dave Fennoy
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On this very special episode of the Pondering Nerdcast, voice actor Dave Fennoy sits down with Lance and Meke to talk about his illustrious career and upcoming projects. With 140+ video games under his belt, you could say he knows his way around the microphone. So much insight, so many dreads!
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 21: The Kohlrabi
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We welcome Brent Jareske the creator of TheKohlrabi.com a satirical gaming site and chat about Zack Snyder addressing DC movie rumors, Ronda Rousey gets the lead role Road House the remake and Pokémon Go. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Apple TV's first exclusive may be a fashion channel. (http://bit.ly/1ixKGYX)
MMA Fighter Ronda Rousey to Star in 'Road House' Remake. (http://bit.ly/1ixKZDc)
Zack Snyder Addresses DC movie rumors. (http://bit.ly/1ixL75G)
10 action games we’re dying to play on the new Apple TV. (http://bit.ly/1ixLjSl)
Pokémon GO allows players to find, catch, trade, and battle on your iPhone or Android device (http://bit.ly/1EXkGAm)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 20: Solid Metal Gear talk
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On this episode we talk about the Machinima settlement with the FTC, Battlefront says no to 'Server Browers,' and we get into some Metal Gear Solid talk with Brasel the Gamer.
Show Notes
Machinima settles with FTC over misleading Xbox endorsements. (http://for.tn/1fWkZiZ)
'Star Wars Battlefront' Won't Have A Server Browser, And Gamers Aren't Happy. (http://onforb.es/1fWkZzA)
881 E.T. cartridges buried in New Mexico desert sell for $107,930.15. (http://bit.ly/1fWl5Hq)
Google takes on Twitch today with YouTube Gaming. (http://bit.ly/1fWlcCE)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 19: Jordan McCloskey/Ghostpuncher Interview
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On this week's episode, we sit down with writer/actor Jordan McCloskey to talk about his upcoming film Ghostpuncher! He gives us some great insight into writing and how to get a film off the ground. Check it out!
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