Archive For The “Podcast” Category
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode274.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe dive deep into the controversy surrounding Nike picking Kaepernick as the face of their new ad. We explore the racial components to the animosity to Kaepernick and the coded way we discuss free speech. Ali looks at the burgeoning “woke” industry of…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode273.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe discuss in this episode Fantasy Football and the phenomenon of fantasy sports leagues. We talk about how fantasy sports came about, the nature of gambling, and the cultural impact. We then talk about the tragedy of the Madden shooting in Florida and…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode272.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start our episode by talking about the rise of documentaries and how watching documentaries have become a major source of information. We discuss the way streaming platforms have made documentaries readily available and accessible. We then discuss the new World of Warcraft…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode271.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSToday we talk about Lebron James and his new school. We discuss the ongoing attacks on athletes who voice political opinions in the context of his new special series called “Shut up and Dribble.” We talk about the American education system and what…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode270.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start on a riff about food trends. Ali goes on a rant about kambucha and sushi while Diz betrays us all with his kale. We then talk about the remakes and trailers of San Diego Comic Con. We discuss Buffy the Vampire…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode269.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSIn this episode we talk about the controversies of James Gunn and Trevor Noah. We discuss outrage culture and the mechanism of social media that is geared to fanning the flames rather than nuance. Vy gives us a rundown of Comic Con with…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode268.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSIn political news we cover the Helsinki summit between Russia and Donald Trump. We then talk about Sacha Baron Cohen and his new special “Who is America.” We discuss the insanity of Republicans who endorsed a fictitious program of arming kindergarteners. We talk…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode267.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start our episode with a discussion of Kavanaugh being nominated for the Supreme Court. We talk about the strategies for the democrats. We then discuss the loss of Steve Ditko and his contributions to the comic book world. We discuss Dr. Strange…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode266.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe discuss the utter insanity of the Red Hen controversy. We talk about how the language of “civility” is often used to shut down peaceful protest. We note the hypocrisy of those on the right who want the right to refuse people service…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode265.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe cover some heavy topics so ***Content Warning*** in effect. We discuss the allegations against Chris Hardwick and some of the toxic aspects of nerd culture. We discuss the rise of the “incel” and the misogyny in some nerd communities. We talk about…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode264.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start this episode off with a quick rundown of the G8 summit and the summit with North Korea. We discuss the political implications and give you all the background information you need to know about what is going on internationally. We talk…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode263.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start this podcast off with a quick update from the California Primary with a promise to cover the results in the next episode. We discuss the upcoming stand-alone Joker movie with Jared Leto. We express some doubts about whether Joker can carry…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode262.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSJury duty sucks. We discuss the idea behind jury duty and the flaws the logic of our legal system leaving up the fate of an individual to twelve untrained citizens. We talk about the cancellation of Roseanne and the backlash from both left…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode261.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSSyFy has been been knocking it out of the park with its series. We discuss the Magicians and the new slated series, Deadly Class. We talk about the subversive nature of both shows; The Magicians subversion of fantasy tropes and Deadly Class’ subversion…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode260.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe cover the latest viral controversy on the internet with the audio clip of Laurel and Yanny. We are reminded of the black-blue/ gold-white dress controversy. This leads us to talk about Childish Gambino’s “This is America” and the wannabe parody by Nicole…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode259.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSIn the beginning of the podcast we talk about the Hollywood trend of remakes. We discuss the live action Disney remakes, Jumanji, and reboots. We talk about what remakes mean for the movie industry and the type of stories that make it to…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode258.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS***Spoiler Warning: This episodes discusses Avengers: Infinity War*** We start our episodes off with a discussion about the White House Correspondence Dinner and the state of American journalism. We talk about Michelle Wolf’s roast and the craven response by journalists. We talk about…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode257.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSWe start our latest podcast with a rant into the complexities of languages and discuss their difficulties learning. This leads us into a conversation about stupidity around the world and what makes the American brand of stupidity so unique. Finally we host what…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode256.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS*reup due to audio issues* We start this podcast with a rant about the dumb ways that people have tried to re-write the history of slavery. Sparked by a dumb tweet, we push back. We break down the case of Facebook and Mark…
http://media.blubrry.com/currentlynerdy/p/www.currentlynerdy.com/Podcasts/CurrentlyNerdyEpisode255.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSYet another shooting in America. We start this podcast us bringing you the details of the San Bruno Youtube shooting and the ongoing failure as a society to grapple with the real problem we face in gun violence. Diz then shares his story…
