Episodes

  • Zach Guesses the Plot of the Barbie Film — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club
    Aug 4 2023

    Zach has been ruined by working at Blockbuster, so this month he guesses the entire plot of the Barbie film while Kiefer and Calvin give their reviews. Join us on September 1st when we review Bullet Train! Zach's Shout-Outs: What We Do In The Shadows, BAKI Kiefer's Shout-Outs: Sevendust's Truth Killer, Foundation, Silo Calvin's Shout-Outs: Talk To Me

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Music that Influenced Us! — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club
    Jul 7 2023

    Bad news good news: We weren't able to line up our interview for this month, but that means we've moved up our most influential albums media club led by Kiefer. Kiefer highlights his metal influences including TOOL and Korn. Zach dives into his hardcore roots with Stick to Your Guns and CDC. Calvin discusses the importance of Porter Robinson and Gorillaz. Tune in on August 4th, for our next release!

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS: We Review Fast X! — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club
    Jun 2 2023

    We don't have friends, we have family. Matt, Zach, and Calvin strap in to discuss the eleventh film in the Fast & Furious Cinema Universe (FFCU), and each of them have wildly different histories with the series. Tune in on August 4th, when the boys discuss the music that shaped their formative years!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • We Sat Down with Jess Allanic from Calva Louise
    May 6 2023

    Back in January, Zach and Calvin had the distinct honor of talking with Jess Allanic, co-founder of the multicultural British band Calva Louise. Jess talks about her history with music in Venezuela, how a big move to France in her teenage years led to the band's formation, and her DIY-attitude toward art creation. Thank you to Jess for taking time out of her incredibly busy schedule to chat with us! Please go support Calva Louise by following the links below and join us June 2nd when we review Fast X. Support Calva Louise: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/calva-louise/1474938543 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvalouise/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvalouise/ Merch: https://calvalouise.bigcartel.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/02nZLQtQ4vL5iHyp6atBrh Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/8359196 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calvalouise Twitter: https://twitter.com/calvalouise YouTube: https://youtube.com/@UCGvL7t_MBJDyTGHO2qZoI-w YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCRRnyArFAAewy3IawfF6_bg?feature=share --- Let's Connect! 📧: thispodisfornerds@gmail.com 📷: https://instagram.com/thispodisfornerds/ 📱: (734) 330-2480 🐦: https://twitter.com/thispodis4nerds/ 🎥: https://youtube.com/@thispodisfornerds/

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • We Review Wednesday! — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club
    Apr 7 2023

    *snap, snap* This month, The Nerds sit down to chat about Netflix's Wednesday, their love of Lance Reddick, and Zach's tips to get over stage fright. What did you think of Wednesday? Connect with us below and let us know, and don't forget to join us on June 2nd when we review the film Fast X⁠.

    Timestamps:

    00:15 — Rest In Power Lance Reddick

    00:59 — Calvin Fucked Up

    2:00 — Wednesday Discussion Starts

    2:50 — Wednesday Review [Spoiler Free]

    4:30 — We Make New Fans

    4:53 — Back to the Spoiler Free Review

    10:28 — Wednesday Review [Spoilers]

    12:24 — Horizon: Forbidden West Mini Review

    14:46 — Back to Wednesday

    22:35 — Naruto Mini Rant

    23:42 — AAAAAND WE'RE BACK

    26:50 — Kief's Memes

    27:21 — Elon = Joker, Bezos = Luthor

    28:21 — Weight Lifting with Alex Jones

    29:39 — Zach's Advice on Getting Over Stage Fright

    31:09 — Back to the Wednesday Review

    35:40 — What We Want From Wednesday Season 2

    42:15 — Netflix's Most Popular Shows

    44:39 — Back to the Wednesday Review

    50:23 — Wednesday Season 1 Final Thoughts

    52:33 — What We're Reviewing Next

    56:35 — What We're Watching/Listening To

    This month's shout outs:

    The1FS: @the1fs

    ZULU: @blackpowerviolence

    Initiate: @initiate_hc

    BAKI Hanma: Watch on Netflix

    Periphery: @periphery

    Twelve Foot Ninja: @twelvefootninja

    Whose Line Is it Anyway?: Watch on HBO Max

    Skrillex: @skrillex

    The Last of Us: Watch on HBO Max

    Triangle of Sadness: Watch on Hulu --- Let's Connect!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Meeting Your Heroes And What It Takes To Be A Luthier — This Podcast Is For Nerds S04E07
    Mar 3 2023

    From crafting custom guitars to being "IMDb on Random" the boys get the opportunity to sit down with Matt Kiefer, Founder and Luthier of Better Mousetrap Guitars. Kiefer discusses his need for a creative outlet, meeting his musical heroes, and how to enter the industry. Thanks for stopping by, Kiefer! Be sure to join us on April 7th when we review the Netflix series, Wednesday.  

    Follow Better Mousetrap Guitars: @bettermousetrapguitars 

    All of Kiefer's Shout Outs:
    Shawn: @maybass77
    Wil: @wdeyoung
    Rick: @beardlycustoms
    Secret Stash Hardwoods: @secretstashhardwoods
    Phil: @phillytr
    Aaron: @aaronbruch
    Armstrong Millworks: @armstrongmillworks
    Gilmer Wood Company: @gilmerwoodco
    GHS Strings: @ghsstrings
    Jon Moody: @monjoody

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Glass Onion: A Knives Out Review — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club
    Feb 3 2023

    There's been a murduhhh... And the only ones that can solve it are The Nerds. Calvin is out sick this week so Zach is joined by Matt Kiefer from Better Mousetrap Guitars to discuss the latest entry in the Knives Out series... among other things. What did you think of Glass Onion? Connect with us below and let us know, and don't forget to join us on April 7th when we review the Netflix series Wednesday.

    Follow Better Mousetrap Guitars: @bettermousetrapguitars
    Follow Unity Vibration Kombucha: @unityvibrationkombucha
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    56 mins
  • Dungeons & Dragons and Storytelling — This Podcast Is For Nerds S04E05
    Jan 6 2023

    Happy New Year and Roll For Initiative! Zach and Calvin return for another interview with Paul Kolby, fellow nerd and dungeon master. Paul's highlights his history with all things nerdy including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, how he leads his campaigns, and brings back the local business shout out. Zach runs a one-shot surrounding a mysterious tattoo and Calvin reveals [REDACTED]. See you all February 3rd when we review Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.  


    Follow Paul Kolby: @twenty_side

    Follow Sylvan Factory: @sylvanfactory


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    57 mins