Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 67 We're friends from work!

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Summary

On this episode we talk about Ohio inmates using custom built computers to commit credit card fraud, gamers upset over Mass Effect Andromeda lackluster gay romance options and Thor: Ragnarok new teaser trailer. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• Ohio inmates used salvaged computers to commit credit card fraud from jail. (http://bit.ly/2p844Ty)

• First on CNN: US drops largest non-nuclear bomb in Afghanistan. (http://cnn.it/2pcvuI5)

Film

• Josh Brolin Cast as Cable in 'Deadpool 2'. (http://bit.ly/2p80dWs)

• Thor: Ragnarok Teaser Trailer [HD]. (http://bit.ly/2pczdVO)

Gaming

• Underwhelming Gay Romance Options In Mass Effect: Andromeda Disappoint Many Fans. (http://bit.ly/2p2Qn4E)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 66: Video Game Backlash

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Summary

On this episode we talk about the real motivations behind the YouTube advertiser boycott, Death Note’s new trailer and what’s with the Mass Effect: Andromeda hate? All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• Google Maps can now temporarily share your real-time location with friends. (http://bit.ly/2mtLKDR)

• The real motivations behind the growing YouTube advertiser boycott. (http://read.bi/2mtM0Tl)

Film

• The First Look At "Death Note" Is Amazing (If You Don't Dwell On The Casting). (http://bit.ly/2mtAxTz)

• First look at Black Panther in action for upcoming film. (http://bit.ly/2mtH3tT)

Gaming

• MOST ANTICIPATED VIDEO GAME FAILS OF THIS DECADE. (http://bit.ly/2mtSnGi)

• What's Up With The 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Backlash? (http://bit.ly/2mtAGX7)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 65: A trip around the Moon

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Summary

On this episode we talk about The Oscars, SpaceX doing trips around the moon, and Microsoft Game Pass. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• SpaceX to fly two tourists around Moon in 2018. (http://bbc.in/2m4KFkC)

• Microsoft will bring mixed reality to Xbox One and Project Scorpio in 2018. (http://bit.ly/2ltDq1C)

Film

• The Oscars

Gaming

• Microsoft announces Xbox Game Pass, Netflix-style gaming for the Xbox One (update). (http://bit.ly/2m4BjoL)

• Bolivia is not pleased about its depiction in Ghost Recon Wildlands. (http://bit.ly/2mfWTXu)

• Friend codes return on Switch but with more options. (http://bit.ly/2mg7eTb)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 64: Hollywood is Over

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Summary

On this episode we talk about the new discovery of earth size planets, Martin Scorsese's comment about hollywood, and Street Fighter V hitting TBS. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• Exoplanet discovery: seven Earth-sized worlds found orbiting nearby star. (http://bit.ly/2lrM1Fa)

• Stanford researchers develop brain-controlled typing for people with paralysis. (http://bit.ly/2lrJcUx)

Film

• Ronda Rousey is returning to the small screen. (http://nyp.st/2lrJ3jX)

• Martin Scorsese's Next Film is Heading to Netflix Because Hollywood as We Knew It is Over. (http://bit.ly/2lrMjvO)

Gaming

• The Nintendo Switch Is A Technological Work Of Art. (http://bit.ly/2mixZUI)

• Street Fighter V Heads to TBS through $250,000 ELEAGUE Invitational. (http://pvp.live/2miijRg)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 63: #SoManyIssues

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On this episode, we talk about VR and its issues, PewDiePie and Ben Affleck and their issues, and GameStop and their issues... All this and more the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Show Notes

Tech

• HTC Vive’s upcoming tracker hacked to work with Google Daydream. (http://bit.ly/2l6wudX)

• 'He's not an anti-Semite': YouTubers rally behind PewDiePie. (http://read.bi/2l6tRZf)

Film

• Ben Affleck’s life is falling apart. (http://pge.sx/2l6ypPo)

• Super Bowl 2017: watch all the movie trailers that aired during the game. (http://bit.ly/2k50FDi)

Gaming

• Nintendo Switch Overview Video Shows What Makes It Unique. (http://bit.ly/2k4YXC0)

• New GameStop Program Leads Employees To Mislead Customers. (http://bit.ly/2k6BY7D)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 62: Right to Repair

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Summary

On this episode, we talk about the Right to Repair Law, a movie so gross critics walked out and a study saying video games are a better stress reliever than sex. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• States aim to legalize the “Right to Repair” your gear. (http://tcrn.ch/2jD4LxX)

• A thousand moviegoers will get their minds monitored all at once. (http://engt.co/2jD1XB5)

Film

• This Movie Was So Gross, Even Critics Walked Out of It. (http://bit.ly/2jCYgvn)

• 'A Dog's Purpose' was supposed to be a hit, until animal-abuse controversy threw the studio's plan out the window. (http://lat.ms/2jCX3E3)

Gaming

• Marvel announces new Avengers game from the developers behind Tomb Raider and Deus Ex. (http://bit.ly/2jD9JuX)

• Study Finds Video Games Are Better At Relieving Stress Than Sex. (http://bit.ly/2jD5mzH)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 61: Nintendo Switch

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It's the new year and it's a new Season for the Pondering Nerdcast, and we are back with a show mostly about the Nintendo Switch. Join us on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 60: End Of The Year Round Up

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It’s the end of the year and we have a full house on this episode. Join, Alyssa Spector, Dwain Samuels, Lance John, Nate Rowe, Zachary Banks, and Derik Moore as we talk about our favorites of 2016. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 59: Fake News Battle

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On this episode we talk about Facebook’s battle with fake news, the movie star is dead, and how to get your hands on a Nintendo NES Classic. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• Apple pitches Hollywood on rushing movies to iTunes. (http://bit.ly/2gX3tj2)

• Facebook patent hints at an automated solution for fake news. (http://engt.co/2gWPmtW)

Film

• The movie star is dead. (http://nyp.st/2gX35kG)

• Baywatch Official Trailer - Teaser (2017). (http://bit.ly/2hqTOON)

• New Ducktales series gets a brief teaser and summer slot (http://bit.ly/2hqTuiT)  

Gaming

• Here's how you can finally get your hands on Nintendo's NES Classic. (http://bit.ly/2gWYoao)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Ep 58 Aye-Yi-Yi-Yi-YI!

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So there is this fridge, and it can grow your weed in it... we aren’t sure what’s going on with Alpha 5 in the new Power Rangers Movie... and there is going to be Nintendo World at Universal Studios! All this and more on today's Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• National Lottery accounts feared hacked. (http://bbc.in/2gynrxK)
• Here's what it's like to use DirecTV Now, AT&T's new service that lets you stream 100+ cable channels over the internet. (http://read.bi/2gyjrgN)
• Fridge that grows weed. (http://bit.ly/2fXOnJh)

Film

• Netflix finally lets you download shows and movies to watch offline. (http://bit.ly/2gymAgN)
• 'Honest Trailers' YouTube star offers advice for Hollywood. (http://bit.ly/2gynj1y)
• What in God's Name Has the Power Rangers Movie Done to Alpha 5. (http://bit.ly/2gypima)

Gaming

• The Sega Genesis is officially back in production. (http://bit.ly/2gypP7G)
• Wahoo! A Nintendo world is coming to Universal Studios. (http://bit.ly/2gysjmO)

Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 57 Your Nerd Favorites!

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Summary
On this episode we talk about a Deadpool 2 dispute, Twitter is up for sale, free Titanfall 2 DLC, and some of our favorite things. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast!

Show Notes

Tech

• BlackBerry's DTEK60 Goes Official; Now Available For $499. (http://bit.ly/2ePxoVZ)

• Twitter announces Vine is being shut down (Link)

Film

• Inside the ‘Deadpool 2’ Fight Over ‘Two Totally Different Movies’ (Exclusive). (http://bit.ly/2ePA9Xe)

• This sleep-in cinema lets you watch movies on mattresses. (http://bit.ly/2ePAbyA)

Gaming

• WTF: This woman was groped in a virtual reality video game, and you need to read her story. (http://bit.ly/2ePDVA1)

• Skyrim, Fallout developer will no longer be giving out early review copies (Link)

• Titanfall 2 doesn’t have a season pass as Devs. jabs at the practice (Link)

Discussion

1). Favorite Sci-Fi or Fantasy book?

2). Favorite geek/nerd film?

3). If you could travel one round trip in time Back to when & where OR forward to when & where?

4). If you could put one billion dollars toward one nerd/geek project to make the world a better place what would it be?

5). Favorite comic book super hero?

6). What was your favorite geek/nerd toy?

7). If you could own one movie prop what would it be?

8). Favorite scientist, genius or spreader of the scientific word?

9). Favorite Sci-Fi, nerd, geek TV show?

10). Favorite villain?

11). Who do you spend the weekend with? Leia in the metal bikini, Caprica the Cylon, Sarah Jane Smith, Will Riker, Conan or Sherlock?

12). You win a trip to one of the following: South Pole, diving the Great Barrier Reef, a day doing Zero-G flights in the vomit comet, a clear night at an observatory, a submersible dive to Titanic, the Gaza Pyramids & Sphinx - which do you choose?

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 56: Nintendo Switched On

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Summary

So much awesome stuff happened last week from exploding phones, to the new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 trailer, and Nintendo finally dropping a trailer for their new system. These and so much more on this AWESOME episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Show Notes

Tech

• Man claims iPhone 7 burst into flames in his car. (http://on.mash.to/2eCds98)

Film

• Donald Glover Cast as Lando in Han Solo Movie. (http://bit.ly/2eCdHB4)

• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. (http://imdb.to/2eCdFZL)

• Logan. (http://imdb.to/2eCdI7V)

• Tom Cruise confirmed for ‘Top Gun 2’. (http://nydn.us/2eCfExf)

Gaming

• PSA: Ubisoft is giving away Beyond Good and Evil for free this week. (http://bit.ly/2diAN1B)

• Red Dead Redemption 2. (http://bit.ly/2eCglGR)

• First Look at Nintendo Switch. (http://bit.ly/2eCf2rh)

  • Nintendo Switch world premiere demonstrates new entertainment experiences from a home gaming system. (http://bit.ly/2eChDl6)

• Gamer's funeral live-streamed on Twitch TV. (http://bbc.in/2diAzb3)

A Video Game Composer Used a Human Skull to Create a Soundtrack. (http://bit.ly/2dizzn9)

Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 55: Robots are coming...

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Summary

On this episode, we talk about a sex toy tracking users, the new Ghost in the Shell trailer and Steam’s new Developer ban hammer. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• Sex toy maker faces class action lawsuit over tracking. (http://engt.co/2ck7VFN)

• A police robot disarmed a violent suspect in Los Angeles County. (http://engt.co/2ck7ICE)

• Adidas shows off the first shoe made at its robot factory. (http://engt.co/2cuJi9G)

• Electric car racing is coming to Brooklyn. ( http://read.bi/2cuJzsV)

Film

• Ghost in the Shell Official Teaser Trailer #1. (http://bit.ly/2duoE7a)

• Evil breaks free in Phantasm: Remastered trailer. (http://bit.ly/2cuJlCg)

• Lion King Live Action Reboot Happening (http://moviepilot.com/p/jon-favreau-to-direct-the-lion-king-reboot/4107980)

• POKEMON GENERATIONS TRAILER. (http://bit.ly/2ck7bkc)

• Portal: No Escape (Live Action Short Film by Dan Trachtenberg) (http://bit.ly/2duoBIu)

Gaming

• THE LAST GUARDIAN DELAYED UNTIL DECEMBER. South Park also delayed. (http://bit.ly/2ck7afP)

• TGS 2016: KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 DELAYED TO JANUARY. (http://bit.ly/2ck6Pdd)

Steam Updates Reviews System, Will Ban Developers Who Inflate Review Scores. (http://bit.ly/2ck6VS7)

Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 54: Huge, Throbbing Hack...

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Summary

On this episode: we talk about latest throbbing-online accounts hack, Ben Affleck shows off the main villain in the next Batman movie, and WoW players go treasure hunting but only find a world eating boss. All this and more on today's Pondering Nerdcast.

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Show Notes

Tech

• 800,000 Brazzers porn site accounts exposed in huge, throbbing hack. (http://cnet.co/2c7zW0y)
• Apple reveals the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 plus (http://bit.ly/2ckTqi5)  

Film

• Ben Affleck Reveals the Main Villain in His Upcoming Batman Movie [UPDATE]. (http://bit.ly/2c7zdMx)
• Suicide Squad could have starred Shia Labeouf (http://bit.ly/2ckUfay)  
• Star Trek: The Libertarian Edition. (http://bit.ly/2ckUang)

Gaming

• WHAT'S ACTUALLY GOING ON WITH NO MAN'S SKY REFUNDS. (http://bit.ly/2c7yWJF)
• All the news from PlayStation meeting in New York (http://bit.ly/2ckSYAG)  
• Treasure hunters find more than they bargained for in World of Warcraft. (http://bit.ly/2ckSp9S)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 53: Manbang!

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It’s full house on this episode with Lance, Nate, Dwain, Alyssa and Derik. We talk about North Korea’s streaming video effort call Manbang, The Justice League Dark movie is happening, and our discussion about No Man’s Sky. All this and more on today's Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

• Switzerland enlists robots to help deliver mail. (http://cnnmon.ie/2bBfHZd)
• North Korea launches a Netflix-style streaming service called Manbang. (http://tcrn.ch/2bBgk4V)
• The Nintendo Console From The 80s Made For Recording Gameplay Footage. (http://bit.ly/2bER5TI)

Film

• Jason Statham on Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson drama: 'I stay out' of it. (http://bit.ly/2bBgQ2W)
• THE JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK MOVIE IS BACK IN THE CARDS!. (http://bit.ly/2bBfANe)

Gaming

• Virtual Reality Video Games Using Real Bullets: The Latest Billionaire Toy. (http://bit.ly/2bBh3mK)
• No Man’s Sky (http://www.no-mans-sky.com/)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 52: Is Nintendo a bunch of Nazis?

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Summary

The world’s largest aircraft just did a test flight and it looks like a butt, Jared Leto is complaining about Suicide Squad and still hasn’t seen it, Microsoft says this may be the last console generation, and we discuss why Nintendo are acting like Nazis. All this and more on today's Pondering Nerdcast!

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Show Notes

Tech

• World’s largest aircraft just completed a 20 minute test flight. (http://bit.ly/2boki5r)

• Man who claims to own half of Facebook: I'm 'running for my life'. (http://cnnmon.ie/2bokTE6)

Film

• Chewbacca's Peter Mayhew Pays Tribute to R2-D2 Actor Kenny Baker. (http://rol.st/2bomk5c) PSA

• Jared Leto Is Still Complaining About ‘Suicide Squad’ Even Though He Hasn’t Seen It. (http://uproxx.it/2bolkhF)

• Inside ‘Sausage Party': Allegations of Forced Overtime and an ‘Atmosphere of Fear’. (http://bit.ly/2bokRfA)

Gaming

• Microsoft says this might be the last console generation. (http://engt.co/2bolbuG)

• HP's Cube-Shaped Desktop Turns PC Gaming On Its Head. (http://bit.ly/2boklOm)

• No Man’s Sky is getting a patch that’s going to make “some people very happy”. (http://bit.ly/2bokpO6)

Discussion

Nintendo takes down two different fan-made games recently: Metroid 2 and Pokemon Uranium. Is Nintendo being a bunch of Nazis, or are they only protecting their IPs and developers?
(https://sites.google.com/site/pkmnuranium/home/downloads)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 51: Destination Pokemon Go!

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Summary

Going on vacation? Plan your trip around Pokemon go, why does DC keep putting out crappy movies, and Pokemon go are in legal issues. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• Snowden warning: ‘Turn off your phone’. (http://bit.ly/2avxDmJ)

• This website lets you plan an entire vacation around Pokemon Go. (http://bit.ly/2avxv6u)

Film

• I Tried to Get Over My Fear of Horror Movies by Binge-Watching Them for a Week. (http://bit.ly/2avxDDa)

• From Suicide Squad to Batman v Superman, why are DC’s films so bad? (http://bit.ly/2avxhwr)

Gaming

• Read old 'Nintendo Power' issues at the Internet Archive and instantly feel like a kid again. (http://on.mash.to/2avAuMr) PSA

• Report: Nintendo NX will get Zelda, Mario and Pokémon games within first six months. (http://bit.ly/2axYezu)

• Lost Soul Aside - Trailer HD. (http://bit.ly/2axYOND)

• The five biggest differences between the original Xbox One and the new Xbox One. (http://read.bi/2axYSNc)

• COMPANIES BEHIND POKEMON GO SUED OVER TRESPASSING ISSUES. (http://bit.ly/2ay0dE1)

  • IS POKEMON GO EVEN LEGAL? (http://bit.ly/2ay0giX)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 50: SDCC 2016

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On this episode, Nate, Alyssa, and Lance talk about trailers that dropped from San Diego Comic Con 2016. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

• The Biggest Winners and Baddest Losers of San Diego Comic-Con 2016. (http://bit.ly/2ahGBDT)
• The Flash | Season 3 Comic-Con®: First Look Trailer | The CW. (http://bit.ly/2ajL8Wq)
• Legion Official Trailer #1 [HD] | An Original Series From FX and Marvel. (http://bit.ly/2ajKtnZ)
• Justice League Action - Comic-Con 2016 Highlight Reel. (http://bit.ly/2ajKY1n)
• King Arthur: Legend of the Sword - Official Comic-Con Trailer [HD]. (http://bit.ly/2ajKvMw)
• Doctor Strange Official Trailer 2. (http://bit.ly/2ajKsAg)
• Justice League Special Comic-Con Footage. (http://bit.ly/2ajLdJT)
• First Look - Test Flight of Star Trek's U.S.S. Discovery. (http://bit.ly/2ajL9tw)
• Marvel's Iron Fist - SDCC - First Look - Netflix [HD]. (http://bit.ly/2ajL1Kh)
• Marvel's The Defenders - SDCC Teaser - Netflix [HD]. (http://bit.ly/2ajLv3n)
• Marvel's Luke Cage - SDCC - Teaser - Netflix [HD]. (http://bit.ly/2ajLah5)

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Pondering Nerdcast Interviewing: Julie Huynh

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On this episode, Lance and Alyssa talk to independent VR developer Julie Huynh about her project Anamorphic Agency tackling sleep paralysis.

Show Notes

Official Web Site: http://bit.ly/29PEOJm

Extra Work: http://bit.ly/29PExWP

Facebook: http://bit.ly/29PF5vI

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Pondering Nerdcast Interviewing Pedro Mont of Leap Game Studios

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On this episode, we sit down with Pedro Mont sales and marketing of Leap Game Studios. We talk about some of the behind the scenes doings about video game industry and about some of the games Leap Game Studios produce.

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