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.

Show Notes

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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Guest

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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Guest

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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Pondering Nerdcast Interview - Brian Olsen, Author and Screenwriter

August 28, 2017

Listen in to our latest interview with FlameCon exhibitor, screenwriter and author of both The Future Next Door and Multiverse Mashup series, Brian Olsen. The genre of choice for his novels is Urban Sci-Fi, where Olsen excels in great storytelling and creating characters that are as genuine as possible.

Brian Olsen is based out of New York City but he is originally from Boston. He comes from a large family and credits this as a source of his amazing sense of humor.

Later in the game he realized his talent for prose and an opportune time presented him with the chance to work on his first book: Alan Lennox and the Temp Job of Doom. The rest is history; No scratch that, the rest is our PRESENT entertainment.

Enjoy the novels of Brian Olsen and let us know what you think!

Find Brian Olsen's works at his website www.brianolsenbooks.com. @BrianOlsenBooks is the handle for all of his social media outlets.

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Brian Olsen

The author's Facebook Page, his Amazon store, where you can find him on Twitter, and here you can also find a great write-up on tabling at cons for exhibitors and their supporters!

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 79 - Disney breaks up with Netflix

August 14, 2017

On this episode we talk about SoundCloud money woes, Disney’s break up with Netflix and Esports is on its way to the 2024 Olympics. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdscast.

Show Notes

Tech

THE BEST WIRELESS GAMING MOUSE FOR 2017. (http://bit.ly/2wy6qfa)
SoundCloud asks investors to support rescue deal. (http://bit.ly/2wyqI8e)

Film

DISNEY TO LAUNCH ITS OWN STREAMING SERVICES AND PULL ITS MOVIES FROM NETFLIX. (http://bit.ly/2wylWI6)
Avatar director James Cameron 'went on a rant' at Josh Brolin when he refused to join sequels. (http://bit.ly/2wytbQ3)
- First look at Josh Brolin Cable (Link )

Gaming

ESPORTS COULD BE A PART OF THE 2024 OLYMPICS. (http://bit.ly/2wyrgvd)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 76: Hey Alexa, call the police!

July 24, 2017

Scientists want to use Wifi to read your emotions, Star Trek has a few changes (Nate Hate's This), and Atari released info on it’s upcoming Ataribox. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

Scientists create a holographic microscope to find life in outer space. (http://bit.ly/2ujw34v)
Scientists are now using Wi-Fi to read human emotions. (http://bit.ly/2ujGsx0)

Film

Ben Affleck May Not Be Batman for Much Longer: Report. (http://bit.ly/2ujAmwL)
Watch All of the Trailers Released at San Diego Comic-Con So Far. (http://bit.ly/2ujGwwK)
This is not Star Trek… (http://bit.ly/2vvmTjV)

Gaming

Atari Could Disrupt The Game Console Market With The Upcoming Ataribox. (http://bit.ly/2ujVz9F)
Some beloved Telltale Games are finally being continued. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1UnOysihiI)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 74 : Mario's Demon Hat

June 26, 2017

It’s a full house on today’s episode. We talk about how a company hopes to use AI to more personalized ads to you. The Transformers franchise is hitting fatigue with fans based on it’s 1st day take in China. Alyssa talks about her experience with Mario Odyssey. All this and more on this Pondering Nerdcast!

Tech

OpenDNA uses artificial intelligence to deliver 'true' personalisation. (http://zd.net/2t1FLIl)

Film

Han Solo Firing Proves Studios’ Franchises Don’t Want Directors To Be Storytellers. (http://bit.ly/2t3sQ9I)
'Transformers' Fatigue Hits China; $46M Day 1 Suggests Sub-$300M Total. (http://bit.ly/2t1EHnO)
- Why critics say 'Transformers: The Last Knight' is '2017's most toxic movie'. (http://read.bi/2t1ik1Q)

Gaming

Nintendo Explains Why They Didn't Focus on Indie Games at E3. (http://bit.ly/2t1t00D)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 73: E3 2017

June 19, 2017

Summary

On this episode, we talk all about E3 2017 big press conferences. All this and more on Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Gaming

E3 2017. (http://bit.ly/2tt14Qe)
E3 2017: All The EA Press Conference News From EA Play. (http://bit.ly/2srjQKU)
E3 2017: Sunday's Biggest News. (http://bit.ly/2tsPa8K)
2017: Monday's Biggest News. (http://bit.ly/2tsM30K)
E3 2017: Tuesday's Biggest News. (http://bit.ly/2tt0aDo)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 72: Teaser Trailer

June 12, 2017

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On this episode we talk about the Black Panther Trailer, Adam West, and EA’s 2017 E3 press conference. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Film

Black Panther Teaser Trailer. (http://bit.ly/2spcp73)
Box Office: 'Wonder Woman' Wins Again With Huge $16M Friday. (http://bit.ly/2sp5cUh)
Adam West passed…(http://imdb.to/2srfvY0)

Gaming

The EA Press Conference News From EA Play. (http://bit.ly/2srjQKU)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 71: The Witcher TV Show

May 22, 2017

Summary

On this episode we talk about ZeniMax going after Samsung with a lawsuit, The Witcher will be a Netflix TV show and shocker the Nintendo Switch is turning a profit. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

Samsung targeted by ZeniMax after Oculus win. (http://bit.ly/2qsvwLo)
Chinese state media says U.S. should take some blame for cyber attack. (http://reut.rs/2qsABDK)

Film

Justice League: Warner Bros fixing flaws in Zack Snyder's DC movie? Here's the truth! (http://bit.ly/2qsGVuP)
The Witcher is being made into a TV show by Netflix. (http://bit.ly/2qsE7Of)

Gaming

Nintendo Switch and 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Dominated April Game Sales. (http://ti.me/2qsAMyT)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 70: President Rock

May 15, 2017

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On this episode, we talk about Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson possible run for president and did Song and Microsoft make a mistake with their pro versions of their consoles? All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Film

'Deadpool' is getting its own TV series, and Donald Glover is involved. (http://read.bi/2q5lDmG)
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson considering run for White House. (http://lat.ms/2q5jqba)

Gaming

IGN LIVE PRESENTS: DESTINY 2 GAMEPLAY REVEAL. (http://bit.ly/2q5wU6N)
Most people have never heard of PS4 Pro or Project Scorpio. (http://bit.ly/2q5jx6A)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 69: The Dark Side of Cars

May 1, 2017

On this episode we talk about the fight that is back on for Net Neutrality, Nintendo, Joy cons and boobs yep that's all one story and dark side of the Cars universe. All this and more on The Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

More than 800 startups ask FCC chair to not kill net neutrality. (http://tcrn.ch/2oO6wLo)
Hasselhoff-bot stars in AI-scripted film. (http://cnet.co/2oO0pGV)

Film

The secret mythology of the Cars universe is apparently super dark. (http://bit.ly/2oO0f2w)

Gaming

Call of Duty: WWII’s ‘diversity’ is nothing more than marketing. (http://bit.ly/2oO0ASI)
REPLACING YOUR CONSOLE WITH A GAMING PC IS A BRILLIANT, IDIOTIC IDEA. (http://bit.ly/2oOaUtS)
Nintendo’s JoyCon simulates boob groping, and that’s not at all creepy. (http://bit.ly/2pcUlLA)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 66: Video Game Backlash

March 27, 2017

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

March 6, 2017

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

February 27, 2017

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

February 20, 2017

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.

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

January 30, 2017

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

January 23, 2017

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

December 21, 2016

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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@ithinkibrokeit/ Derik Moore

@zfunk007/ Zack Smith

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