Pondering Nerdcast Episode 90 - Best Of 2017
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It’s the end of 2017 so Alyssa, Lance, and Nate sit down to talk about all their favorite things of 2017. Ranging from Tech to Gaming. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdast.
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 89 - Anticipating 2018
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On this episode we talk about what we are excited for 2018 in TV, Films and Video Games. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.
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Film
JANUARY 2018 MOVIE RELEASES. (http://bit.ly/2nQrEEO)
The 18 Most Anticipated New TV Shows of 2018 The 18 Most Anticipated New TV Shows of 2018. (http://bit.ly/2nWq9F0)
Gaming
- 2018 in video gaming. (http://bit.ly/2nVbkCT)
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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 88 Movies... uh... finds a way.
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Will Facebook’s new video services overtake Youtube? Why did Justice League seem to bomb the box office? Plus, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Avengers: Infinity War get new trailers and teasers! All this and more on today’s episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
Qualcomm announces the Always On Windows PC. (http://bit.ly/2ntUk6n)
How Facebook Watch will overtake YouTube as the biggest video platform. (http://on.mash.to/2nunLp7)
Film
4 reasons 'Justice League' has flopped at the box office. (https://tinyurl.com/y8ahwqnj)
Mark Hamill Fills In The ‘Return Of The Jedi’ To ‘Force Awakens’ Gap With Luke’s Tragic Backstory. (http://uproxx.it/2nwbksP)
New Jurassic World 2 featurette! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JvrgSPFbDs)
New Avengers: Infinity War Trailer! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZfuNTqbHE8)
[PSA] Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner says new season won’t air until 2019. (http://ew.com/tv/2017/12/07/game-thrones-final-season-2019/)
Gaming
- 'Star Wars Battlefront 2' Changes Show EA Hasn't Learned Any Lessons With Microtransactions. (http://bit.ly/2nuo8jv)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 87 - Tracking Pill
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Would you take a pill so your doctor can track your vitals? When will Nintendo learn Super Mario movies don’t work? And What was the real reason Gamestop temporarily paused it’s Unlimited Used Games Program? All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
China is opening a massive VR theme park next month. (http://bit.ly/2z0Mo1T)
Coming up: a pill with a digital sensor to track if you took your medicine. (http://bit.ly/2z1N8ns)
Film
WONDER WOMAN 2: GAL GADOT REPORTEDLY WON'T RETURN UNLESS STUDIO BUYS OUT PRODUCER BRETT RATNER. (http://bit.ly/2z2Q9UA)
The creator of John Wick is adapting the Hitman games for Hulu. (http://bit.ly/2z2QFC0)
Nintendo Is Finally Making Another Super Mario Bros. Movie. (http://bit.ly/2z0Lh2d)
Gaming
GameStop 'Temporarily Pauses' Unlimited Used Games Program. (http://bit.ly/2z33coM)
- EA concedes to Star Wars Battlefront 2 changes after fan meltdown. (http://bit.ly/2z1Nomq)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 86 - Game of Thrones Syndrome
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Do too many show suffer from GoT syndrome?, will driverless cars be a reality in our lifetime?, and will Gamestop new renter service work out? All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
Waymo’s Autonomous Cars Cut Out Human Drivers in Road Tests. (http://nyti.ms/2m2AOgG)
Film
Disney Approached 21st Century Fox to Buy Entertainment Assets. (http://on.wsj.com/2m2BhPY)
'Lord of the Rings' TV Series in the Works. (http://rol.st/2m1S0CV)
Star Trek: Discovery showrunner confirms major Game of Thrones influence. (http://bit.ly/2m359vq)
Gaming
- GAMESTOP TO LAUNCH UNLIMITED USED GAME RENTAL SERVICE. (http://bit.ly/2j9U3nA)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 85 - Stop it Michael Bay
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You may soon be able to use your Gamecube controller on your Nintendo Switch. Michael Bay's production company has a concept for a live-action Dora The Explorer movie...? What game will reign supreme today (Oct. 27th, 2017)?
All this and more on today's episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
Nintendo's Switch now supports your old GameCube controllers. (http://engt.co/2lbrPco)
Facebook apologizes after an auto-translate fail led to a false arrest. (http://bit.ly/2ldHOqC)
Film
Michael Bay Is Making a 'Dora the Explorer' Movie, and We Have Some Questions. (http://bit.ly/2ldiVv5)
Gaming
Who Will Lose When ‘Mario Odyssey,' 'Assassin's Creed Origins' And 'Wolfenstein 2' Face Off? (http://bit.ly/2ldSOEv)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 84 - New Star Wars Trailer!
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Don’t think you can get arrested for facebook troll account?, Is Rotten Tomatoes to blame for bad movie sales? And well hey it’s a Star Wars trailer and it’s awesome so no question about that. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
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Tech
MAN SUES CITY FOR ARRESTING HIM OVER PARODY FACEBOOK PAGE. (http://bit.ly/2xyR8v0)
Hovering cars are one step closer to reality. (http://cnn.it/2xys7Qt)
Film
Once again, critics are not to blame for bad movies. (http://bit.ly/2xzYtKT)
New Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer (http://bit.ly/2kIU7uT)
- New Justice League Trailer trailer (http://bit.ly/2kITIZp)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 83: Virtual cockpits
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Finally!!!, virtual cockpits are real to control robots. Netflix is dropping 29 new originals this month alone and Groove music is dead. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
Instagram adds polling stickers to Stories. (http://bit.ly/2ynnAAf)
Scientists test VR system to control robots from virtual cockpits. (http://engt.co/2ynNbt6)
Film
Netflix is releasing 29 new originals this month starting today – here’s the full list. (http://bit.ly/2ymvMB0)
With its $10-a-month service, MoviePass has totally changed my relationship to movie theaters. (http://read.bi/2ynUlxx)
Gaming
XBOX ONE GAME GIFTING NOW POSSIBLE FOR SOME. (http://bit.ly/2xfnFRB)
- SPOTIFY ON XBOX ONE MEANS THE DEATH OF GROOVE MUSIC. (http://bit.ly/2xZXMJC)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 82 - VR will save us ALL!
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Ikea is trolling Apple, Hollywood is betting on VR and The Ataribox will cost less than $300 so $299. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
Google isn't violating copyright, says court, even if it's thumbnails are of pirated photos. (http://zd.net/2xxq1go)
Ikea is roasting Apple for overpriced charging mats. (http://on.mash.to/2k0dMG7)
Film
Hollywood and AMC theaters are betting on VR with Dreamscape Immersive. (http://bit.ly/2k0KBTx)
'Star Trek: Discovery' Premiere Attracted Nearly 10 Million Viewers on Sunday. (http://bit.ly/2k0Xo8o)
Gaming
The Ataribox will cost under $300 and ship next spring. (http://engt.co/2jZKIyx)
- THIS VETERAN GAMER CREATED HIS OWN HIGH-TECH D&D CUSTOM TABLE. (http://bit.ly/2k1qaFJ)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 81 - Trolling Apps
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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: Episode 80 - Netflix Keeps Fans Happy
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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
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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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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!
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 79 - Disney breaks up with Netflix
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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)
Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 76: Hey Alexa, call the police!
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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.
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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
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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
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On this episode, we talk all about E3 2017 big press conferences. All this and more on Pondering Nerdcast.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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.
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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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