Pondering Nerdcast Ep 122 - The Fold is here

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The fold is here and it’s $2k, Microsoft is rumored to bringing gamer pass to the Nintendo switch??? And trolls are super pressed about Captain Marvel. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Breach The Castle

• NINTENDO OF AMERICA HAS A NEW PRESIDENT, AND HIS NAME IS BOWSER. FOR REAL. (http://bit.ly/2SlHvVU)

• Report: Microsoft Is Bringing Game Pass to Switch. (http://bit.ly/2SmZwTQ)

Movies

• 'Captain Marvel' Movie Rating Suffers After Trolls Post Disturbing Reviews. (https://yhoo.it/2SnqbzK)

• Disney+ streaming service price, release date, movies, TV shows, and everything else you need to know. (http://bit.ly/2SjBd9h)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is an early adopter’s dream gadget. (http://bit.ly/2SnpTc8)
  

Music and Comic Corner

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Getting Her Own Comic Book. (http://bit.ly/2SnH7Xb)

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 121 - Fiji Water Girl

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Shaggy is now Ultra Instinct strong, the Fiji Water girl is now suing Fiji water, and Verily is looking to make smart shoes. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Breach The Castle

• A smaller, cheaper Nintendo Switch might be coming this year. (http://bit.ly/2WA8DE1)

• I started a cult and scammed players for thousands in GTA 5. (http://bit.ly/2WBQEgg)

• 'Mortal Kombat 11' Director Shares Impressive Shaggy vs. Scorpion Showdown Art. (http://bit.ly/2Wv2hpv)  

Movies

• 'Fiji Water girl' suing company following Golden Globes hostess gig. (http://bit.ly/2WALUaP)

• ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Trailer: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, and Idris Elba Make Action Movie Heaven. (http://bit.ly/2WzvdfX)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• Verily wants to make smart shoes that track weight and falls. (http://bit.ly/2WAL5Ph)

Pondering Nerds Ep 119 - Best of 2018

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Hey folks, it's the end of 2018 and we talk about what we loved and hated about 2018. Also, check out the new podcast on the Gifted Sounds Network, Well Well Villanelle.

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 118 - Cross Over

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Youtube is fighting the good fight of breaking guidelines, Epic Games, Discord and Vale all in a battle to please gaming developers and we talk about the Else World crossover TV event and Into The Spiderverse.

Show Notes

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• YouTube removed 1.67 million channels, 7.8 million videos in Q3 2018 for breaking guidelines. (http://bit.ly/2UEQ40m)

• Discord Store plans to best Epic with 90/10 revenue split. (http://bit.ly/2UHqpo1)

Music and Comic Corner

• DC Else world crossover event

• A review Into The Spiderverse

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 117 - Lesson Learned

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The 2018 video game awards have come and gone and people are upset and Disney is making it rain with trailers, all this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 116 - Sony Skips E3

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On this episode we talk about Inmates catfishing U.S. Troops out of $500k, Sony skipping E3, and the cancelation of Daredevil on Netflix. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• Here’s how Google Fi will work with iPhones. (https://bit.ly/2Q480CT)

• South Carolina Inmates Created a 'Sextortion Ring' to Bilk $560,000 From U.S. Troops. (https://bit.ly/2AGRLl0)

• Discussion - Daredevil and Sony

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 115 - Anime NYC 2018

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Check out this short episode on the Anime NYC  2018, we will be back in full swing on the next episode.

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Follow the Hosts on Twitter

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@Stryker2000/ Dwain Samuels

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 114 - Do Better RockStar

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Show Notes

Breach The Castle

• NINTENDO PLEDGES TO REMOVE CONTROVERSIAL NATIVE AMERICAN REFERENCE IN SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE. (http://bit.ly/2SU2Ib7)

• YouTuber Temporarily Suspended For Video of Suffragette Killing in ‘Red Dead 2’. (http://bit.ly/2T1oERr)

Movies

• Taron Egerton Says He Won’t Return As Eggsy In Next Kingsman Movie. (http://bit.ly/2T0J7pK)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• You can no longer use “inappropriate content” on Skype and Xbox Live. (http://bit.ly/2zGvG5v)

• Secret cryptocurrency mining gets Chinese principal fired. (https://cnet.co/2zFsd74)

• GATE - (http://bit.ly/2zJR2z0)

Music and Comic Corner

• 'Agents of SHIELD' Is More Popular Than Marvel Netflix Shows According to New Study. (http://bit.ly/2zGwzuR)

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Follow the Hosts on Twitter

@Gifted51/Lance John        

@TheRealShepherb/Nate Rowe

@alyssa_spector/ Alyssa Spector

@Stryker2000/ Dwain Samuels

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 113 - Sueing Sabrina

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Twitter continues to have a hate speech problem, Satanic Temple threatens legal action against Netflix’s Sabrina and why does Beast Boy keeps changing into a Tiger so far on the show Titans. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• Twitter is sorry about that whole ‘Kill all Jews’ thing. (https://bit.ly/2P5I9tL)

• TikTok surpassed Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat & YouTube in downloads last month. (https://tcrn.ch/2yMZIVi)

• MADE IN ABYSS. (https://bit.ly/2qm9rgW)  

Music and Comic Corner

• SATANIC TEMPLE Threatens Legal Action Against Netflix's SABRINA. (https://bit.ly/2P4A5tn)

• Cleveland Orchestra Fires 2 Leading Musicians After Sexual Misconduct Investigation. (https://n.pr/2DjWf4I)

• Titans Explains Why Beast Boy Only Changes Into a Tiger (So Far). (http://bit.ly/2SAb0op)

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 111 - Over It

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On this episode, we talk about DC bringing on James Gunn for Suicide Squad 2, Youtube stars in hot water over a sponsor and T.I. is over Kanye. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Movies

• DC Confirms James Gunn’s Suicide Squad 2 Is a ‘Completely Fresh Take’. (https://bit.ly/2QN0GYf)

• Disney Finds a Diamond in the Rough with Aladdin Teaser Trailer. (https://bit.ly/2EhoZwj)

• Johnny Depp Confirms Fantastic Beasts 3 Casting. (https://bit.ly/2CehNhS)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• YouTube Stars Are Being Accused of Profiting Off Fans’ Depression. (https://bit.ly/2RLKFU0)

• Mother among 4 arrested for attempting to sell babies on Instagram. (https://cnn.it/2QMxu3F)

• Bungo Stray Dogs

Music and Comic Corner

T.I. says his patience for Kanye West is dead and gone after Trump meeting. (https://cnn.it/2RIvE5n)

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 109 - Fortnite kIlls Relationships

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The Gambit movie is still a thing… Hackers are going after fitness gurus on Instagram? And is Fornite a relationship killer? Find out all this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Breach The Castle

• Is fortnite becoming a relationship wrecker? (https://bit.ly/2MF74yf)  

• PlayStation Classic Mini Features 20 PS1 Games, Pre-Orders Are Live. (https://bit.ly/2N0PjK9)  

• Update: Devil May Cry 5 Music Video Pulled Amid Stories About Vocalist's Sexual Harassment History. (https://bit.ly/2NOCsjh)

Movies

• Dark Phoenix | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX. (https://bit.ly/2DzhS1Q)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• Hackers Are Holding High Profile Instagram Accounts Hostage. (https://bit.ly/2NbxBUa)

• Facebook Network Is Breached, Putting 50 Million Users’ Data at Risk. (https://nyti.ms/2NQQNf9)

• Season 3 of Attack On Titan

Music and Comic Corner

• GAMBIT Movie is a 'Romantic Comedy'. (https://bit.ly/2DEVgNs)

• It's Up To 'Captain Marvel' And 'Birds Of Prey' To Save Comic Book Superhero Movies. (https://bit.ly/2DBkfBf)

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 107 - Henry Cavill Out

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Nintendo dropped some gems, Henry Cavill is out as Superman and the EU is coming for your memes. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Breach The Castle

• Nintendo Switch Online Features Trailer. (http://bit.ly/2MwLpsi)

Movies

• Warner Bros. Not Developing ‘Superman’ Movies With Henry Cavill As Priority Shifts To ‘Supergirl’ – Update. (http://bit.ly/2MzqAMV)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

Everything You Need To Know About The Law The EU Just Passed That Could Change The Internet As We Know It. (http://bit.ly/2MvLdJC)

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 106 - Social Media Accountability

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On this episode we talk about why Nintendo games seldom goes on sale, Olivia Munn calls outs her cast mate, and Captain Marvel 1st look photos are out to the world. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Breach The Castle

• Why Nintendo’s games almost never go on sale. (http://bit.ly/2NZONxr)

Movies

• ‘The Predator’ actress Olivia Munn outed her castmate as a registered sex offender. His scene was cut. (https://wapo.st/2NXvsg7)

• Movie Reviewers Lack Inclusion of Women and Minorities, New Study Finds. (http://bit.ly/2wTwD95)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• As Germans Seek News, YouTube Delivers Far-Right Tirades. (https://nyti.ms/2wSJTLe)

• Mark Zuckergberg posts message saying he'll post more messages. (http://bit.ly/2wNLIJg)

• Next Gen on netflix

Music and Comic Corner

Captain Marvel first look photos show off MCU's female superhero, young Nick Fury. (https://cnet.co/2NXNTBc)

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 105 - The Puddle Controversy

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Puddlegate is upon us, the bond franchise must end and China is going save the eyes of kids by bleaming it on video games. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast

Show Notes

Breach The Castle

• The 'Spider-Man' Puddle Controversy Is One Of Gaming's Dumbest. (http://bit.ly/2NFdL53)

• Xbox's New All Access Service Includes An Xbox One, Xbox Live, And Game Pass For A Monthly Fee. (http://bit.ly/2NFhnUF)

Movies

• It’s Time For the Bond Franchise to End. (http://bit.ly/2LKwPwT)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• China wants to save kids’ eyes by cutting down on video games. (http://bit.ly/2NzTXzP)

• Scientists make a touch tablet that rolls and scrolls. (https://tcrn.ch/2LKu1Qn)

Music and Comic Corner

• ARROW, FLASH, SUPERGIRL, DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW and BLACK LIGHTNING Assemble for CW's DC Shows Promo Video. (http://bit.ly/2LK7WBa)

Watch the First Trailer for Disney XD’s Avengers: Black Panther’s Quest. (http://bit.ly/2NxFrIO)

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 104 - Best Superman

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Use your Xbox One controller with the new Android Pie update, Sony says they did not release fake Michael Jackson music  and Superman will be back for this fall Arrowverse crossover. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

• Google adds Xbox One controller support to Android Pie. (https://bit.ly/2PFiIfw)

• Spike Lee Responds to Boots Riley’s Criticism of ‘BlacKkKlansmen’: ‘Black People Are Not a Monolithic Group’. (https://bit.ly/2wkQhdS)

• Ikea expanding its HomeKit accessory lineup with smart plug. (https://bit.ly/2P4NJbI)

• The Company Using Social Media to Prevent School Shootings. (https://bit.ly/2NfQRRq)

• RED shares official Hydrogen One smartphone porn. (https://engt.co/2MujON8)

• Trickster

• Superman Will Participate In Every Episode of This Year’s Arrowverse Crossover. (https://bit.ly/2Nly0nZ)

Sony Denies Releasing Fake Michael Jackson Music. (https://bit.ly/2PC0YkX)