On the cusp of the 2012 Presidential Election, we look back at factoids from past presidents, and how/why the Electoral College exists. Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!
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We decided to change things up and try a new format. We hope everyone likes it. Listen, subscribe, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook, and follow us on twitter @Nerdonomy!
Enjoy!
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Eric and Bryan explore the origins behind one of America’s most anticipated and celebrated holidays: Halloween. Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!
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Finally, we get to release our episode on Disaster Movies, re-recorded. Special thanks to guests Sean Moriarty and Justin Rogers for helping us recreate a spirited discussion. Listen, subscribe, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook, and follow us on twitter @Nerdonomy!
Enjoy!
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Given the season, we could not go through October without devoting episode to a Halloween icon: the mummy. We also discuss how mummification has evolved throughout the centuries. Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!
Photo Credit: Albany Museum Grahamstown (RSA), egyptian mummy (Schönland collection); Photo by Lysippos, CC BY-SA 3.0
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So, this was supposed to be our episode for next week, but we had some technically difficulties with our original episode, which will will happen next week. This one had some technical issues as well, but rest assured, we will be back on track for next week. Listen, subscribe, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook, and follow us on twitter @Nerdonomy!
Enjoy!
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This week we barely scratch the surface on a topic very close to Bryan’s heart: Theatre. Join us as Eric, Bryan, and Special Guest Kaila Prins explore the fascinating history of one of the world’s most dynamic artforms. Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!
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This week, we take a look at the skewed proportions of male to female directors and producers in the Hollywood film industry. Listen, subscribe, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook, and follow us on twitter @Nerdonomy!
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Since Episode 5 was spent talking about the future of a galaxy far far away, we, as the Switzerland of Nerddom, felt an obligation to devote an entire episode to the other that Space movie franchise. Listen, subscribe, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook, and follow us on twitter @Nerdonomy!
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Every culture has so many attributes in common. One of them is drinking. We, as nerd historians, felt obligated to share a brief, but insight look into the history of alcohol.
PHOTO CREDIT: John DeWerd
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In this week’s episode, we discuss laughable legislation from across the United States, and the rest of the world, and circumstances around them. Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!
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Lucas originally talked about how the Star Wars Saga was intended to be 9 films. In this week’s episode we talk about this forgotten trilogy, and what it might look like, if it were to be made today. Listen, subscribe, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook, and follow us on twitter @Nerdonomy!
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With more and more major films having a dual 2D and 3D releases, we felt it necessary to discuss whether or not 3D actually improves the quality of movies, and what it’s future might be (if any). Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!
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One thing that we have in common with our ancestors is that at some point, we looked up at the stars in awe. In this episode, we discuss the recent Curiosity probe, and our historical perception of Mars. Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!
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Stories of heroes have inspired mankind for thousands of years. In this episode, we explore the impact of heroes, from Hercules to Batman on humanity. Download, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @Nerdonomy!
WARNING: This episode contains adult language and sexual references.
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