As Dan & Kenton wrap up a semester of teaching advertising to first year college students, they reflect on how the industry has changed over the past year. Spoiler alert: there are more geese on bus benches for some reason. Download this episode
Begun The Marketing Blitz Has
Lots to talk about this week: a new Rogue One “featurette” that explains what the film is in relation to the original trilogy. An old news story becomes new again. We’re up to seven different Rogue One TV spots, and did David Prowse deserve to be the face of Darth Vader as well as the […]
International Star Wars Trailer Day
Dan & Kenton react to last week’s second international trailer, wonder when the hell tickets for Rogue One will go on sale, and speculate about a possible Star Wars E.V.A. (gotta listen to find out what it is!) Download this episode Here is the new International trailer:
Gillette The Force Be With You, Nissan Rogue One
Kenton & Dan discuss the latest Star Wars product tie-ins that they’ve seen on television, debate who Rey’s real parents are, and Dan has an epiphany regarding George Lucas and the prequels. Download this episode
Trumpocalypse Now
The Nerds are in complete shock after Donald Trump’s upset win of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. They were so confident Hillary would win! What does this all mean for Americans, Canadians, and the world? They’re not sure, but the next four years are not going to be pretty. Download this episode
Election Day is Finally Here!
Dan & Kenton reflect on the last 18 months of U.S, election shenaniganery, analyze the media’s role in the whole thing, and offer up a prediction on the outcome of #Election2016. Trump or Hillary? You’ve got to listen to find out! Download this episode
Twitter’s in Trouble!
Dan & Kenton congratulate each other on reaching 200 posted podcast episodes over the last 3+ years. They also talk about Twitter’s recent struggles and why the social media platform will never overtake Facebook. Download this episode
Lando’s Life Debt
After a brief discussion on millennials, Dan & Kenton talk about the official casting of Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in the 2018 Han Solo movie. Also, Dan reviews the audio version of Chuck Wendig’s Aftermath:Life Debt and Kenton is chomping at the bit to buy his Rogue One tickets. Download this episode
How Far Can The Walking Dead Go?
On the Nerds’ 150th episode, Dan & Kenton talk about the controversial S7 premiere of The Walking Dead. Has the show gone too far? Can it go much further? Also, the death of Pete Burns and a few new film trailers in the Nerd News. Download this episode This week’s feature #PodernFamily podcasts are: Trivia […]
Walking Dead’s Zombie Chris Loves Star Wars!
Chris Harrelson of The Walking Dead and Heroes on Hand fame joins the Nerds to talk about his favourite Star Wars films and the upcoming season of TWD. (Spoiler alert: he can’t spoil much.) Download this episode Check out Chris’ talent booking agency Heroes On Hand, they may have just the hero for you! http://heroesonhand.com And […]
