Dan & Kenton discuss the good, bad, and extremely ugly aspects of political advertising. Do these awful attack ads actually influence who we vote for? Regardless, this Monday is Election Day in Canada, be sure to GO OUT AND VOTE! Download this episode
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The Media Nerds Second Screen Experience
Dan makes an announcement regarding the upcoming Central Canada Comic Con, then the Nerds tear into Facebook for trying to hijack their second screen. 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – Dan’s announcement 06:45 – Nerd News: Bill & Ted 3 and Jimmy “What’s up with that?” Iovine 16:10 – Facebook’s new second screen tools for broadcasters […]
Adblocking Amateur Hour Featuring Robert Patrick
Dan & Kenton talk advertising this week, given Apple’s recent introduction of Adblocking technology to iOS. The conversation ranges from high-end Ford television spots to intrusive, cookie-tracking online banner ads. And Robert Patrick comes up more than a few times. Podcast Notes: 00:00 Intro – happy podcasting week! 04:42 Nerd News – X-files trailer, the […]
Television: The Drug of a Nation
Dan & Kenton gear up for the new TV season by running down their fave and not-so-fave new and returning shows. Then, the Nerds make their Emmy picks. Spoiler alert: Kenton predicts a disastrous hosting job by Andy Samberg. Download this episode
The Apple Colbert Report
The Media Nerds began this week excited about Stephen Colbert’s return to television, but was the excitement warranted? And finally, Apple delivers the set-top box Kenton & Dan have been talking about for years. Download this episode
