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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 43: Interview with Calyn Pickens Rich

March 30, 2016

Show Notes

The Pondering Nerdcast did a recent interview with Calyn Pickens Rich, illustrator of Dill!, the 10 year old comic book artist living life in 1999. She is also the creator of the comics Born to Crash, Dining with Dana, and Undead Machinery.

You can find her work on Dill Comics, and on Patreon! Fans can connect with Dr. Calyn on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube too.

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 42: Glide Over Water

March 28, 2016

Strap a VR headset to your face and ride a roller coaster... it seems most critics don’t like Batman V Superman... and is Harrison Ford too old for Indiana Jones 5? All this and more on today's episode of the Pondering Nerdcast!

Show Notes

Tech

My favorite roller coaster now blasts off as a VR ride! (http://cnet.co/22Jmtkm)

Goodyear's spherical, levitating tire proves nothing about autonomous cars will be normal. (http://on.mash.to/1VezH6m)

Film

'Batman v Superman' is not worth your money, many reviews say. (http://lat.ms/22JmaG5)

The Killing Joke Movie: Check Out the First Image. (http://bit.ly/1VezRe3)

Indiana Jones and the Tide of Ageism: why such a reaction to the fifth film? (http://bit.ly/1VezVuo)

Gaming

SONY CAGEY ON XBOX-PS4 CROSS-NETWORK PLAY. (http://bit.ly/1VeAhRz)

Is This the Secretive Nintendo NX Controller? (http://for.tn/22JmmoT)

Nintendo: No, we're not killing off the Wii U. (http://cnet.co/1UPrBAB)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 42:

March 21, 2016

Pondering Nerdcast Episode 41: I'm not paying $50 for that and fuck you spiderman

March 14, 2016

Humans may be living on the Moon sooner than we think, Microsoft cancels Fable Legends, $50 for home movie rentals??, and there is going to be 23 Jump Street Men in Black crossover… All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Note

How To Make 3D Holograms With Your Smartphone. (http://bit.ly/1QIEFoI)

WE COULD BE LIVING ON THE MOON IN 10 YEARS OR LESS. (http://bit.ly/1QIFduN)

This New Movie Streaming Service Means You’ll Never Go to the Movies Again. (http://go.brit.co/1QIFoGE)

See Spider-Man Pop-Up in the New Captain America Trailer. (http://ti.me/1QIFDBj)

23 JUMP STREET/MEN IN BLACK CROSSOVER MOVING FORWARD AT SONY. (http://bit.ly/1QIFT3x)

Microsoft cancels Fable Legends, possibly closing down Lionhead Studios. (http://bit.ly/227oWrR)

Pondering Nerdcast Special Episode: Interviwing Captain Zorikh

March 1, 2016

Lance John of the Pondering Nerds got to sit down with Captain Zorikh and talk all things Big Apple Con, the oldest con in New York City.

Pondering Nerds will be attending the upcoming event, so hit the link above or check out the event below for more details and get your tickets.

Pondering Nerdcast Episode 39: Cute Robotic Swarms

February 29, 2016

Makerbot is having copyright issues, Li-Fi is apparently stupid fast, and Chyna is very creepy when doing yoga. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

HOW A ROBOTIC OCTOPUS COULD HELP US CONTROL AUTONOMOUS DRONE SWARMS. (http://bit.ly/1KMwubZ)

MakerBot learns that 3D printing and copyright don't quite mix. (http://engt.co/1KMwAAi)

This new technology will let you download 23 movies in one second. (http://read.bi/1KMxgpb)

Former WWE Star Chyna Has A Very Creepy Wrestling Yoga Web Series. (http://uproxx.it/1KMwTLx)

10 Hotly-Anticipated 2016 Video Games You Should Be Worried About. (http://bit.ly/1KMxEEi)

The next Nintendo Direct will be all things Pokemon. (http://bit.ly/1SagHoT)

Pondering Nerdcast Episode 38: Damn it Deadpool

February 22, 2016

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

February 15, 2016

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

February 8, 2016

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...

February 1, 2016

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

January 25, 2016

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

January 18, 2016

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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