Nerd Association

Nerd Association is a gathering of geeks who will happily make a short story long on a variety of topics, such as movies, TV shows, video games and other esotery (but mostly those first three things). Join hosts Marc Finch (a.k.a. Chops) and Daniel Barnett (a.k.a. Daniel) as they explore the nerd universe along with their friends.

 

Nerd Association

Ep. 29: Return of the Jedi

December 18, 2020 Staff
This week, we have a SPOILER-FILLED episode discussing what we loved – and what we hated – about Season 2 of ‘The Mandalorian.’ Which...
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Ep. 28: GREAT SCOTT!

December 10, 2020 Staff
This week, Daniel reveals yet another classic movie he neglected – Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Back to the Future’ – and Chops joins Daniel’s brother from...
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Ep. 27: THAT 70'S SHOW

November 26, 2020 Staff
This week, we welcome Craig Calcaterra from the ‘Cup of Coffee’ podcast to discuss our favorite films of the 1970’s. We talk about some...
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Ep. 26: (Not) VERY NICE!

November 19, 2020 Staff
This week, our discussion of “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” turns into an examination of satire and a debate on whether we’re living in a post-satire...
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Ep. 25: WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS?!

November 5, 2020 Staff
This week, we take on your pop culture hot takes in a debate forum while eating increasingly-spicy hot sauces…in a format that is similar...
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Ep. 24: My Favorite (Spooky) Things

October 29, 2020 Staff
This week (you know the tune): Found-footage horror and cults on a mission; old eldritch horror and zombies’ emissions; body invasion and “real” happenings;...
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Ep. 23: Fright Night. The 80's One.

October 22, 2020 Staff
This week, we tackle the dense sociological themes (no, really!) of the 1985 horror-comedy Fright Night. Why were 80’s vampires movies all so similar?...
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Ep. 22: Deeper Deeper

October 15, 2020 Staff
This week, we examine the Japanese horror film “Audition,” directed by Takashi Miike. Few films are equal parts beautiful and difficult to watch, but...
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Ep. 21: My Monster Could Beat Your Monster

October 8, 2020 Staff
This week, we welcome Friend of the Show Sean Brugger to talk about the Universal Monsters Cinematic Universe (the original one) and its influence...
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Ep. 20: We're Coming to Get You, Barbara!

October 1, 2020 Staff
This week, we kick off a month of Spooky Season episodes with the 2004 rom-zom-com “Shaun of the Dead.” We examine all the call-backs...
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