Your nerdy hosts keep the Halloween treats a comin' with the debut of a new mini episode segment Nostalgia Wars; aka "On the corner of nostalgia and under a fuckin' rock". The concept is simple, one host/guest picks something they're nostalgic for that the other hosts/guests haven't seen and after a discussion the first time viewer decides if their cohost is blinded by nostalgia or if they truly missed out on something amazing.  For the first segment, Jarrad suggested Garfield's Halloween Adventure, a Halloween special he had grew up with but Melissa had never seen.  What are Melissa thought's on this cult classic? Download and find out.

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Episode 60: Nostalgia Wars #1:Garfield‘s Halloween Adventure

Your nerdy hosts kick off October with probably one of their biggest treats yet, talking about their Top 3 favorite Treehouse of Horror segments with very special guest Andy DiGenova (RF4RM, Holy Batcast, Disorder, and Why Not Futurama).  You get to listen to Jarrad fanboy out because he's been a lister of Andy's shows for year.  Melissa is the true MVP of this episode because she managed to watch all 32 episodes of Treehouse of Horror in a week to prepare since she had only seen 3 episodes prior to recording!  Not only to Melissa, Jarrad and Andy pick their top 3 segments but they also pitch idea for what they'd like to see the Simpsons spoof in future installments.  The task is huge! 96 individual segments broken down into a Top 3. What do they pick? The only way to find out is download and listen. Don't forget to download all of Andy's shows wherever you get your podcast fix.   Andy's social media Twitter                   - @AndyDigenova                               - @HolyBatcast                               Podcast Social Media Facebook - Nerdnited Nations Podcast Twitter - @NerdnitedPod Instagram - @nerdnitednationspodcast Email - nerdnitednationspodcast@gmail.com Melissa Instagram  - @missmelissan25            - @scribblesofawannabedrawer Twitter -@scribbledrawer Jarrad  Twitter/Instagram - @QCA_Mista_J    

Episode 59: Top 3 Treehouse of Horror Segments with Andy DiGenova

In this episode your nerdy hosts kick off their Halloween season by talking comics! Not just any comics, these titles come straight from the mind that came from the loins of Stephen King; Joe Hill horror author and offspring of the King of Horror.  Starting in October 2019 DC Black Label released 5 titles under the umbrella of Hill House Comics, Melissa and Jarrad each picked one of the 2 main titles that Hill himself wrote.  Melissa chose the title that kickstarted it all A Basketful of Heads; a thrilling tale of a girl and her cursed Viking axe, while Jarrad chose the complex love letter to John Carpenter: Plunge.  See these titles at your local shop and were curious? Want something to add to your Halloween reading list? Want Melissa and Jarrad to cover Daphne Byrne, The Low Low Woods, The Dollhouse Family and the mini story Sea Dogs? Give a listen and Happy Halloween Season. Podcast Social Media Facebook - Nerdnited Nations Podcast Twitter - @NerdnitedPod Instagram - @nerdnitednationspodcast Email - nerdnitednationspodcast@gmail.com Melissa Instagram  - @missmelissan25            - @scribblesofawannabedrawer Twitter -@scribbledrawer Jarrad  Twitter/Instagram - @QCA_Mista_J

Episode 58: Joe Hill‘s DC Brand of Horror

In this episode your nerdy hosts are back to trying something different, this time around they are delving into the world of tarot cards.  To accomplish this task they need the help of a tarot expert so Melissa and Jarrad reached out to their friend; whose voice you've heard before on the show (see last Christmas's Grinch episode) Ken Boggle: Master Tarot Reader and Psychic Medium.  Melissa and Jarrad took the approach of taking one fictional character and selecting 5 cards around said character, while Ken took a different approach and built a deck around one of his favorite shows, assigning a character to each suit.  What is Ken's favorite show that he build a deck around? Which characters did Melissa and Jarrad pick?  The only way to find out is to download and find out for yourself.  Also you will witness what could be the birth of a potential new podcast when you hear the excellent chemistry between Ken and Melissa.   Ken Boggle website - tarotbyken.com Facebook - Coffee with Ken Boggle  Live stream every Sunday at 9am EST Streaming - Tarot Date With Ken Boggle (use code TarotDate for discounted subscription)   Podcast Social Media Facebook - Nerdnited Nations Podcast Twitter - @NerdnitedPod Instagram - @nerdnitednationspodcast Email - nerdnitednationspodcast@gmail.com Melissa Instagram  - @missmelissan25            - @scribblesofawannabedrawer Twitter -@scribbledrawer Jarrad  Twitter/Instagram - @QCA_Mista_J

Episode 57: Build Your Own Nerdy Tarot Deck with Ken Boggle

In this episode you're gonna wanna make sure you stick to the roads and steer clear of the moors because your nerdy hosts are celebrating 40 years of one of their favorite horror comedy films; An American Werewolf in London with a commentary track!  Without a doubt this is one of John Landis's best films and Melissa and Jarrad can't wait to share it with you!  Listen to how Melissa got wore down into a second viewing of the film and witness the birth of Jarrad starting the #ReleasetheLandisCut movement, because dammit we want to see pieces of toast come out of Jack's neck! So beware the moon, cue up your favorite rendition of Blue Moon and make sure your balloons are safe from any naked American men and listen to 2 geeky best friends geek out over the first film to ever win the Best Makeup Oscar.    Podcast Social Media Facebook - Nerdnited Nations Podcast Twitter - @NerdnitedPod Instagram - @nerdnitednationspodcast Email - nerdnitednationspodcast@gmail.com Melissa Instagram  - @missmelissan25            - @scribblesofawannabedrawer Twitter -@scribbledrawer Jarrad  Twitter/Instagram - @QCA_Mista_J    

Episode 56: An American Werewolf in London 40th Anniversary Commentary Track

Mini episode time again!  This time around your nerdy hosts pull a 180 from their last episode and talk about some misconceptions of their nerdiness.  Why does Melissa watch comic book films?  With Jarrad being a hardcore DC guy, what is his honest opinion of Marvel movies? Download and find out if you think you had them figured out all along or if their confessions actually surprised you. Podcast Social Media Facebook - Nerdnited Nations Podcast Twitter - @NerdnitedPod Instagram - @nerdnitednationspodcast Email - nerdnitednationspodcast@gmail.com Melissa Instagram  - @missmelissan25            - @scribblesofawannabedrawer Twitter -@scribbledrawer Jarrad  Twitter/Instagram - @QCA_Mista_J

Episode 55: Don't Let Us Be Misunderstood mini episode

In this episode the mics aren't the only thing that's hot, it's your nerdy hosts opinions.  Everyone has a mountain they're willing to die on and Melissa and Jarrad are no different.  Your nerdy hosts each pick a nerdy "hot take" and defend their statement on it.  Your "Canadian Podcasting Queen of Pipe Bombs" Melissa stakes her flag in a hole in the ground where there lived a hobbit and defends the honoUr of "An Unexpected Journey" while Jarrad goes out on a limb and defends the Springwood Slasher himself; Freddy and the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise as the superior slasher franchise. Do their statements hold water?  Do you agree or disagree?  Best way to find out is to download and give a listen. Podcast Social Media Facebook - Nerdnited Nations Podcast Twitter - @NerdnitedPod Instagram - @nerdnitednationspodcast Email - nerdnitednationspodcast@gmail.com Melissa Instagram  - @missmelissan25            - @scribblesofawannabedrawer Twitter -@scribbledrawer Jarrad  Twitter/Instagram - @QCA_Mista_J

Episode 54: The Hot Take episode

This episode comes to you at the request of friend of the show Guy Milks who suggested Melissa and Jarrad talk about some of the nerd tribes they belong to; things they are passionate about in their nerdiness.  In somewhat of a retelling of their first episode, your nerdy hosts only cover just the tip of the iceberg regarding some of the nerdy things they obsess about.  Hear Melissa discuss her love for Harry Potter as she became the Ravenclaw podcast host you all know and love to her more recent journey into becoming a horror movie film nerd.  Jarrad talks his childhood obsessions including love for all things Jim Henson and his love for comic strips like Calvin and Hobbes.     Podcast Social Media Facebook - Nerdnited Nations Podcast Twitter - @NerdnitedPod Instagram - @nerdnitednationspodcast Email - nerdnitednationspodcast@gmail.com Melissa Instagram  - @missmelissan25            - @scribblesofawannabedrawer Twitter -@scribblesdrawer Jarrad  Twitter/Instagram - @QCA_Mista_J

Episode 53: Nerd Tribes

This episode comes to you on the 2 year anniversary of the first Nerdnited Nations episode that premiered June 25th, 2019.  Your nerdy hosts keep the train rolling on year 3 with a commentary track on one of their favorite DCEU films Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn.  Melissa and Jarrad are not alone, as suggested by Phillip Barker on Episode 50; they are joined by returning guest Victoria Ciriac (Podcast of Wizardry and Witchcraft).  Phillip himself even makes a special guest appearance.  Give this fun episode a download, kick back, sync up and listen along with 4 nerds enjoying probably one of the most fun comic book films of the last couple years.

Episode 52*: Birds of Prey Commentary Track with Victoria Ciriac and Phillip Barker

In this episode, your nerdy hosts kick off their 3rd year by talking Dark Horse title Lady Killer; a story about an ordinary 60's housewife Josie Schuller who isn't quite so ordinary as you discover she's leading a secret life as an assassin for hire.  In a first for them; Melissa and Jarrad discuss fairly recent news with the announcement of Lady Killer coming to Netflix being produced by and starring Blake Lively.  Melissa and Jarrad also do a brief overview of the 2 volumes discussing some of their favorite scenes in the books and gush over their love for artist/writer Joelle Jones's art. The episode is brought to a close by fan casting a Lady Killer film had it been filmed back when the story takes place; back in 1962/1963.  Have you read Lady Killer? Are you excited for the Netflix film? Who did Melissa and Jarrad pick to play Josie? Download and find out!   Podcast Social Media Facebook - Nerdnited Nations Podcast Twitter - @NerdnitedPod Instagram - @nerdnitednationspodcast Email - nerdnitednationspodcast@gmail.com Melissa Twitter/Instagram  - @missmelissan25            - @scribblesofawannabedrawer Jarrad  Twitter/Instagram - @QCA_Mista_J

Episode 51: Lady Killer is coming to Netflix

In this episode your nerdy hosts wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month by building their own Justice Leagues.  Melissa and Jarrad are not alone in this task; joining them for the first (of hopefully many times) is Uber fan girl of the show Victoria Ciriac, long time buddy of Jarrad's Sean Thompson and returning once again to the show Phillip Barker (Superhero Stress).  What does building a Justice League of your own have to do with mental health?  The task is simple, everyone has a demon they fight; your hosts and their guests associate the demons they fight with a villain in the DC universe and then build up their own JL to take that villain down.  What villains are the Nerdnited-verse up against?  Download and find out!   Social Media Phillip Barker Twitter/Instagram - @unphiltered                                Superhero Stress Podcast Twitter/Instagram - superherostress Podcast feed - http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:569113176/sounds.rss   Nerdnited Nations Podcast Facebook - Nerdnited Nations Podcast Twitter - @NerdnitedPod Instagram - @nerdnitednationspodcast Email - nerdnitednationspodcast@gmail.com Melissa Twitter/Instagram  - @missmelissan25            - @scribblesofawannabedrawer Jarrad  Twitter/Instagram - @QCA_Mista_J

Episode 50: Build Your Own Justice League with Victoria, Sean and Phillip Barker

The train for Mental Health Awareness Month keeps barreling down the tracks.  In this mini episode, Melissa and Jarrad talk about their favorite films from a little legendary actor named Robin Williams.  Your hosts talk the classics of course but each dive in to their overall favorite film to star Williams.  Melissa and Jarrad not only picked two distinctively different films but they're also divided by almost 25 years! What films did they pick? I guess you're gonna have to download and find out!   Facebook - Nerdnited Nations Podcast Twitter - @NerdnitedPod Instagram - @nerdnitednationspodcast Email - nerdnitednationspodcast@gmail.com Melissa Instagram  - @missmelissan25            - @scribblesofawannabedrawer Jarrad  Twitter/Instagram - @QCA_Mista_J

Episode 48: Our favorite Robin Williams films

In this very special Mother's Day episode, Melissa and Jarrad kick off Mental Health Awareness Month by discussing one of their favorite feel good films: Tim Burton's 2019 live action adaptation of Dumbo.  Why make this a Mother's Day episode? Because like Mrs Jumbo and Dumbo, nobody loves you like your mother.  Your nerdy hosts share their thoughts, opinions and love for the film in what has become their traditional roundtable format.  They are not alone this week; Melissa and Jarrad put out the call to their podcasting family to share some of their favorite feel good films as well and the response was amazing! Grab your feather, tell your mama you love her and give this episode a listen!   Facebook - Nerdnited Nations Podcast Twitter - @NerdnitedPod Instagram - @nerdnitednationspodcast Email - nerdnitednationspodcast@gmail.com Melissa Instagram  - @missmelissan25            - @scribblesofawannabedrawer Jarrad  Twitter/Instagram - @QCA_Mista_J

Episode 47: Tim Burton's Dumbo

In this episode your hosts are joined by first time guest and long time podcaster Tim Rooney (Anything Goes/Please Rewind) to discuss Practical Effects and Computer Graphics. Melissa takes over the hosting duties and leads Tim and Jarrad on a roundtable discussion about the two types of special effects.  Everyone was tasked with picking a film with practical effects, and cg effects that aged well, a film with practical effects and cg that didn't quite hold up and a film they think is underrated on either side of the table.  Melissa even decides to catch Tim and Jarrad off guard and make them think on their toes.  So tune in and discover which films they pick because not everything can age as great as Barbara Crampton. Be sure to support Tim's shows wherever you get your podcasts and his YouTube channel Through the Lens Productions Tim Rooney   - Twitter/Instagram - @ThisIsTimRooney Please Rewind  - Instagram/Twitter @RewindRF4RM  YouTube : Through the Lens Productions   Melissa Instagram - @missmelissan25                 - @scribblesofawannabedrawer Jarrad  Instagram/Twitter - @QCA_Mista_J   Nerdnited Nations Instagram/Twitter - @nerdnitednationspodcast Facebook - Nerdnited Nations Podcast Email - nerdnitednationspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 46: Practical Effects v CGI: Dawn of Nerdiness

This episode is all about second chances.  Your Canuck Ambassador Melissa was inspired by a post from friend of the show Lisa's I Love That Movie Facebook page where someone essentially asked, "what was a movie that you didn't quite enjoy the first time but has grown on you the more you watch it?"  Inspired, Melissa came up with the idea for this episode where she and Jarrad each talk about 3 films they didn't have the love for the first time around that they do now.  Marvel at what influence Jarrad has had on Melissa's list and shudder at Jarrad's horrible Gal Gadot impression as for once in Nerdnited Nations history your hosts aren't on the same page list wise.

Episode 45: Second Chance Cinema

A podcast that is an in depth discussion on all things considered "Nerdy". This ranges from comic books, movies, and tv shows. Your ambassadors Jarrad Butz ( of the Midwest United States) and Melissa Nicholson ( Of the Great White North.. or Canada,eh) host the show.

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