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)

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 103 - Blind Loyalty

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Do you have  Blind loyalty to social media? Is there Star Trek fatigue? And Mooo is now a viral video, that’s right a song about being a cow is a hit. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Movies

• 'Fantastic Four' Writer Apologizes For His Marvel Film. (https://bit.ly/2L4TEec)

• Star Trek Writer Ronald D. Moore on Fear of Franchise Fatigue. (https://bit.ly/2waUXTz)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• Blind loyalty. (https://tcrn.ch/2vAotTa)

  • “According to research done by ETHZurich, 13 ISPs host 30% of the Bitcoin network, while 3 ISPs route 60% of all transaction traffic for the network. This a major point of failure if an ISP were to be compromised to corrupted.” https://goo.gl/shGCYe

• Reddit sleuth identifies car part, leading to hit-and-run arrest. (https://bbc.in/2vPcgu3)  

• Voltron Season 7

Music and Comic Corner

• “Mooo” viral music video from Doja Cat. (https://goo.gl/T8yeKn)

The tale of “Happy Birthday to You!” (https://goo.gl/KjFw4P)

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 102 - That's Not What You Think It Means

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On this episode we talk about Magic Leap’s take on AR, Sony has a name on their cinematic universe….. Also some facts about the history of the drum sets. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Movies

• Sony's Marvel Cinematic Universe Has an Official Name. (http://bit.ly/2KIoyJl)

• Superman star Margot Kidder's death was suicide, coroner rules. (https://bbc.in/2P1cHt8)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• Some Infowars tweets vanished today, but Twitter didn’t remove them. (https://tcrn.ch/2Mb7zEl)

• Magic Leap's mysterious augmented reality headset is ready for a reality check. (https://cnnmon.ie/2OUzTtb)

Music and Comic Corner

• A Brief History Of The Drum Set. (https://n.pr/2P4knuK)

Travis Scott - STOP TRYING TO BE GOD. (http://bit.ly/2P4koii)

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 101 - The One with a Haiku

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Your phones are spying on you, James Gunn is out, and Michelle Williams is seeking mental health help. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Movies

• James Gunn Fired From ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’. (Link)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• UK oversight board discloses potential Huawei security issues. (https://engt.co/2uxzN1I)

• Facebook is getting in on the movie ticket battle royale. (http://bit.ly/2uBYo5H)

• GODZILLA City on the Edge of Battle

Music and Comic Corner

• 'Young Justice: Outsiders' Trailer Released at SDCC. (http://bit.ly/2A1AOVd)

• Titans live action show, what do you think? (http://bit.ly/2A08eDH)  

• Music is life,right? / but it can be really dump/ we deserves better

Meke: Janelle and band Cake / Perform in New York City / Broke pockets and dreams

• Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams 'proudly' seeking mental health help. (https://bbc.in/2A1AplF)

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Pondering Nerdcast Ep 100 - Gaming Disorder

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It’s episode 100 of the Pondering Nerdcast. We thank you all for sticking with us for all these years. On this episode we talk about cross platform play and why sony is silent about it, Twitter purchase of Smyte in an effort to fight abuse on it’s platform, and who to deal with your problematic musical favs. All this and more on the 100th episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Breach The Castle

• Nintendo and Microsoft team up to promote cross-play, while Sony remains silent. (http://bit.ly/2trEnNG)

• ‘Gaming disorder’ is officially recognized by the World Health Organization. (https://tcrn.ch/2yzD45r)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• TWITTER PURCHASES ANTI-ABUSE TECH COMPANY, SMYTE. (http://bit.ly/2MOEOut)

• Article 13: Europe's hotly debated revamp of copyright law, explained. (https://cnet.co/2MQrRR4)

• Latest season of voltron

Music and Comic Corner

• The Real Story of South Florida Rapper XXXTentacion. (http://bit.ly/2MSEyui)

• Amber Heard Says Mera Looks 'Full Comic Book' Faithful in Aquaman. (http://bit.ly/2tku9iX)

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 99 - E3 2018 Break Down

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All about E3 2018, check out our break down of what we saw, felt, and what was downright weird. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Pondering Nerdcast Ep 98 - E3 2018 Predictions

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Our E3 2018 Predictions

Pondering Nerdcast Ep 97 - Bomb Threat Prank

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Making bomb threats as a prank is not good idea. Like at all., The Solo film isn’t doing great in the box office and E3 2018 Leaks. All this

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Breach The Castle

• Resident Evil 7 Is Coming To Nintendo Switch As A Streaming Game. (http://bit.ly/2Jc7GuF)

Movies

• Terrible Box Office For 'Solo' Is Great News For 'Star Wars'. (http://bit.ly/2J9tAhW)

Gifted Gadgets / Anime Recommendation

• Scottish hospital is ready to treat cryptocurrency addicts. (https://nbcnews.to/2J9MIMP)

• YouTube lifestreamer arrested for college campus bomb threat prank. (http://bit.ly/2xx0Wpu)

Music and Comic Corner

• New York Comic Con, Fixing The NYCC Comics Pro Glitch. (http://bit.ly/2xx224A)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 96 - Shut Up James Cameron

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MIT hopes to control your sleep, James Cameron should shut up, and you can now get scholarships for playing Fortnite. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• MIT created a glove that controls how deeply you sleep. (http://bit.ly/2HSCa4N)

• YouTube networks drop thousands of creators as YouTube policy shifts. (http://bit.ly/2HWTvtC)

Film

• James Cameron shouldn't complain about the MCU. He should be thanking it. (https://on.mash.to/2HSCaBP)

• Buckle Up, Netflix Is Making a Fast & Furious Animated Series. (http://bit.ly/2HUmIVQ)

Gaming

• Nifty new site warns you which games have microtransactions. (http://bit.ly/2HSEBEw)

• A US university is offering scholarships to top 'Fortnite' players. (https://read.bi/2HTPg1R)

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Pondering Nerdcast Ep 95 - Bully Hunters

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Target new Drive seems to working out well and spreading, a Lawsuit is holding up the next Mad Max movie and No Man’s Sky is coming to an Xbox near you. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• Target’s Drive Up service is now available at 270 stores. (https://engt.co/2H6QO7k)

• Pornhub starts accepting cryptocurrency. (http://bit.ly/2HbkosB)

Film

• A Dumb Lawsuit May Prevent Mad Max Sequels, and We're Furiosa as Hell About It. (http://bit.ly/2J5bsVQ)

Gaming

• The accidental relevance of Wolfenstein: The New Colossus. (http://bit.ly/2IZUmc7)

• No Man's Sky Xbox One Release Date Leaked . (http://bit.ly/2J703VU)

'Bully Hunters' Organization Claims To Hunt Down Harassers In Games, Stirs Controversy [UPDATE]. (http://bit.ly/2J6D657)

Pondering Nerdcast Episode 94 - Car Vendor Machines

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Want to buy your next car from a vending machine? Deadpool 2 trailer just dropped and there is Star War open-world game in the works. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• Ford vending machine begins dispensing cars in China. (https://engt.co/2DVUUwI)

• Apple is ready to fight Google’s Chromebooks with cheaper iPads. (http://bit.ly/2GcPkrz)

  • The first Chrome OS tablet is here. (https://bit.ly/2GceSFp)

Film

• Deadpool 2 | The Trailer. (http://bit.ly/2GbhPpS)

• JUSTICE LEAGUE IS NOW THE LOWEST-GROSSING MOVIE OF THE DCEU. (http://bit.ly/2u5KGKt)

  • Black Panther becomes highest-grossing superhero movie in US. (https://bit.ly/2pLM4MO)  

Gaming

• Sims creator Will Wright reveals new game Proxi. (http://bit.ly/2uaTTRW)

• Star Wars Open-World Game In Development At EA, According To Job Listing. (http://bit.ly/2DWVavy)

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Pondering Nerdcast Ep 93 - Super Seducer

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One day you can use your phone to measure your blood pressure. Chinese moviegoers aren’t very impressed with Black Panther is an understatement and It seems Playstation and Steam have no problems selling a game that lets stalk women…. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• All Oculus Rifts have stopped working. Oh dear. (http://bit.ly/2G2wPH6)

• Early research suggests a phone case might be able to measure blood pressure. (http://bit.ly/2G2xqbO)

Film

• Lost in Space | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix. (http://bit.ly/2G1VdbT)

• “A torture for the eyes”: Chinese moviegoers think Black Panther is just too black. (http://bit.ly/2GzEZXO)

Gaming

• Twitch User Threatens Mass Shooting At Evo 2018, Organizer Notifies FBI. (http://bit.ly/2FDkU5E)

• Putting This PUA Game On PlayStation and Steam Normalizes Stalker Behavior. (http://bit.ly/2G2xI2o)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 92 - Net Neutrality Fight

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The battle for Net Neutrality still rages on as a Bipartisan bill hopes to prove the value of keeping Net Neutrality in place. Also, what does the future hold for indy films on streaming platforms? All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• BIPARTISAN BILL AIMS TO PROVE THE VALUE OF BROADBAND ACCESS FOR ALL. (http://bit.ly/2EXdiGW)
• Reddit, Tumblr will fight for net neutrality with protests this week. (http://bit.ly/2EWBnh7)

Film

• ‘Annihilation’ on Netflix: Moviegoers Need to Take Responsibility For Paramount’s Controversial Deal. (http://bit.ly/2EYcVfd)
• ‘Black Panther’ Box Office Success Has Theater Owners Asking for More Diverse Superhero Movies. (http://bit.ly/2EXyqg5)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 91 - Social Media Addiction

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After our month long break the Pondering Nerdcast is back, and we discuss Social Media Addiction, The Cloverfield Paradox and PUBG baning ove a million players in one month. All this and more on this episode of the Ponding Nerdcast.

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Show Notes

Tech

• AI taught to recognise hate speech to fight Twitter trolls. (http://bit.ly/2GStURh)

• Ex Google and Facebook Employees Are Banding Together to Protect Kids From Social Media Addiction. (http://ti.me/2GQ0u6q)

Film

• Here's How The Cloverfield Paradox Links to the Other Cloverfield Movies. (http://bit.ly/2GQ72SH)

• Watch Donald Glover in New Solo: A Star Wars Story Full Trailer. (http://bit.ly/2GOkwOK)

Gaming

• PUBG: 1 MILLION CHEATERS BANNED IN JANUARY ALONE. (http://bit.ly/2GT0oLc)

• Monster Hunter: World beats EA Sports UFC 3 to UK number one – Games charts 3 February. (http://bit.ly/2GSu0Zm)

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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