Pondering Nerdcast Episode 60: End Of The Year Round Up
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 - Ep 58 Aye-Yi-Yi-Yi-YI!
Summary
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!
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 55: Robots are coming...
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...
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.
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!
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.
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?
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!
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!
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
Summary
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
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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Guest
@Julie_Huynh_/ Julie Huynh
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 49: E3 2016
Summary
On this episode we talk about Hologram Karaoke being a thing?, The Justice League is going to be fun, and E3 2016. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
- Missouri is about to experiment with power from an unlikely source — its roads. (http://bit.ly/291rZJW)
- YouTube unveils mobile live streaming at VidCon. (http://on.mash.to/291s408)
- Hologram Karaoke Is Finally Here. (http://ti.me/291s4Nw)
Film
- Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Adds Comic Book Movie ‘Son Of Shaolin’ To His Already-Packed Slate. (http://uproxx.it/291s9Rj)
- The Promise of an Actually Fun Justice League. (http://theatln.tc/291sq6P)
Gaming
- Every Game From E3 That's Coming in 2016 (So Far). (http://l.gamespot.com/28QFzkF)
Pondering Nerdcast Interview: Mac Cauley of Borrowed Light Studios
We sit down with Mac Cauley to talk his upcoming VR Game Spectro and his studio Borrowed Light Studios. To check out more about his studio games check out the website below.
http://www.borrowedlightvr.com/
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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 48: Another Wolverine movie? *sigh*
Summary
On this episode: the whole gang is here and we talk about why Overwatch is so popular, Dan Aykroyd defending the new Ghostbusters movie, our thoughts on the Assassin's Creed movie trailer, and yet another Wolverine movie. All this and more on today's Pondering Nerdcast!
Show Notes:
Tech
- Nvidia's Latest 'Most Advanced Graphics Card' Is Faster And Cheaper Than The Last One. (http://bit.ly/20QGwvj)
Film
- The Director Of ‘Kung Fury’ Just Revealed He’s Making A Sequel. (http://uproxx.it/20QFj75) PSA
- Dan Aykroyd Comes Out Swinging in Defense of the New Ghostbusters. (http://bit.ly/20QFKyp)
- YES, WOLVERINE 3 WILL BE RATED R. (http://bit.ly/20QGgMV)
- THE ROCK'S JUMANJI ROLE WILL HONOR ROBIN WILLIAMS. (http://bit.ly/20QGFic)
- Assassin's Creed - Trailer World Premiere. (http://bit.ly/20QGd3t)
Gaming
- Here’s a closer look at Overwatch ‘Play of the Game’ mechanic. (http://bit.ly/20QGd3H)
- All the cinematic movies released for Overwatch. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nij9XzAOwyk)
- RUMOR: LIONHEAD WAS CLOSED BECAUSE MICROSOFT WOULDN'T SELL FABLE. (http://bit.ly/20QGQdq)
Pondering Nerdcast interviewing: Tim Knowlton of Disc Jockey Jockey
Disc Jockey Jockey is probably one of the most unique video game you will run into. Lance and Mekeisa interviews Tim Knowlton the creator of Disc Jockey Jockey and talk about where the game is at now and where it's going. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
“You work for a radio company with several radio stations. A bad software update leaves the DJs unable to control their microphones. You’re in the control room, patched between the studios and the broadcast tower. You need to tune in to each station and put the DJs on-air when they need to speak. No dead air.”
For Information check out his web site
http://www.discjockeyjockey.com/
Pondering Nerdcast Interview: Tommy KraftStar Trek Horizon
On this episode Lance and Zack sit down with Tommy Kraft, to talk about his film Star Trek Horizon and his new project in development Discovery.
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Guest
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 47: A VR Future for Movies
Summary
Cute robots teach kids to code, Power Ranger new suit revealed, and Nintendo NX may use cartridges. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
Google created a virtual reality paint brush lets you walk through your own artwork. (http://read.bi/1VLUXSx)
This Cute Robot Teaches Pre-Schoolers To Code. (http://bit.ly/22PkrgB)
Film
Google's 360-degree monster short is the future of movies. (http://on.mash.to/22PkKZ0)
UTAH THEATER CITED FOR SHOWING 'DEADPOOL' SUING OVER LAW USE. (http://bit.ly/22PkXLC)
CIVIL WAR DIRECTORS BELIEVE MCU WILL ADD LGBT CHARACTERS SOON. (http://bit.ly/1q1t8HL)
Power Rangers movie reboot - new suits revealed (http://tinyurl.com/ht8ecrz)
Gaming
Meet the gambling kingpin funding Eve Online's biggest war. (http://bit.ly/22PlrRV)
Official Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare Reveal Trailer. (http://bit.ly/1q1t3UJ)
MODERN WARFARE REMASTER WON'T BE A STANDALONE RELEASE. (http://bit.ly/1q1t8aI)
Nintendo NX may revert to cartridges for games. (http://bit.ly/1VLVyUg)
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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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