Nerdcast Empire

It's Episode 67 of the Nerdcast Empire. As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on July 9, 2024. In this episode, Matt, Mike and Rachel are reviewing NXT Battleground. What was the match of the night? Who won the inaugural NXT Women's North American Championship? Would any titles change hands on the evening? Join us as we review another solid NXT premium live event. Tune in!

It is Episode 66 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 17 of Music Weekly! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on June 9, 2024. This week, Matt and Mike will talk about some music news and check out the best in hard rock and metal releases from May 24. We'll spotlight awesome new music from: Hextar, Night Laser, Reverend Hound and Teramaze. Then we'll go into the vault and check out classic releases from Poisonblack and Triumph. It's Music Weekly on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 65 of the Nerdcast Empire! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on June 6, 2024. On this episode, Matt and Mike are talking news headlines. First we delve into anime headlines including news on Re:Zero, Bocchi the Rock and Oshi no Ko. Then, we get into video game headlines including a story about Final Fantasy 9 Remake. We talk music with upcoming US dates for Babymetal and Creepy Nuts. Finally, we talk pro wrestling, recapping this week's NXT and previewing NXT Battleground. We hit all of our nerdy topics on this week's episode. Tune in!

It is Episode 64 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 16 of Music Weekly as heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire! This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will take a look at the top new rock and metal releases from May 17, 2024. We'll check out awesome new music from: Marty Friedman, Zombeast, PreHistoric Animals, Sons of Cult, Intervals, Freedom, and Universe III. Then we'll go into the vault to check out classic releases from The Offspring and RUSH. Join us for another awesome episode of Music Weekly. Tune in!

It is Episode 63 of the Nerdcast Empire, and it is Nerdcast Thursdays as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on May 30, 2024. This week, Mike and I discuss our trip to Animazement this past weekend. We discuss the awesome panels we saw, some of the great merch we picked up, and how we ended up with a bag of biscuits on the way home. It very well may be the best anime convention in America. We'll discuss that live coming up. Tune in!

It is Episode 62 of the Nerdcast Empire and the 15th edition of Music Weekly! As seen live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on Monday, May 27. This week, we'll be checking out the releases of May 10. We've got awesome new music from: Warlord, Ivanhoe, Sonic Universe, Vhäldemar, Revenant, and JD Miller Then we'll go into the vault to discuss some classic releases from Nevermore and Supertramp. It's the latest edition of Music Weekly on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 61 of the Nerdcast Empire! As heard live on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on May 19. And it's time for what we had been calling Music Mondays, but we'll now call Music Weekly. This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will check out the best in rock and metal releases from May 3, 2024. This week, we'll check out awesome new music from: Moisson Livide, Death Lens, Crohm, Keith Wallen, Isospin and Natthammer. Then we'll head into the vault to check out classic releases from Megadeth, Foreigner and the Doom Soundtrack. It's Music Weekly on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 60 of the Nerdcast Empire and it is Anime Thursdays once again! As heard live on Twitch on May 16, 2024 (twitch.tv/nerdcastempire). In today's episode, Matt and Mike preview their upcoming trip to Animazement, and what makes it one of the top conventions in the country. Then, Chris will join the guys and each of them will give you five more anime themes to check out. It's Anime Thursdays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It's Episode 59 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 13 of Music Mondays. As heard live on Twitch on May 12, 2024 (this version doesn't include music clips - see our YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/@NerdcastEmpire). This week, we check out the best hard rock and metal releases from the week of April 26. We check out awesome new releases from: The Idoru, Stormborn, Distorta, Thalia, Blessed Black and Freeways. Then we go into the vault to check out classic releases from L'Arc~En~Ciel and Styx. It's a new live format for Music Mondays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 58 of the Nerdcast Empire and it is Anime Thursdays once again! This week is a two-part episode. In the first half, Matt and Mike will discuss their visit to the anime-themed bar Izakaya located at the Mall at Fairfield Commons in the Dayton, Ohio area. They'll discuss whether you should plan a trip to visit soon. In part two, Chris will discuss one of his all-time favorite anime and manga series, Berserk. He'll give you a history of the mangaka, some background on the series and a narrative description on the anime. If you are a fan of Berserk, or are looking for a series to check out, don't miss Chris' portion of this week's podcast. It is Anime Thursdays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 57 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 12 of Music Mondays! This week, Matt and Mike check out the best rock and metal releases from April 19, 2024. The guys recommend awesome new music releases from Ravage, Feuerschwanz, Nocturna, A Neverending John's Dream, Alicate and Praying Mantis. Then, we go into the vault to discuss classic releases from King Diamond and the Eagles. It's more awesome music on Music Mondays. Tune in!

It is Episode 56 of the Nerdcast Empire! This week, we review the most recent WWE premium live event, Backlash, which was held May 4 in Lyon, France. Four championships were on the line. Would the champions retain, or would new champions be crowned? Whose surprise debut shocked the boisterous crowd in France? Matt, Mike and Rachel will review the five-match card. It's our review of Backlash on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 55 of the Nerdcast Empire and it is Anime Thursdays once again! This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will each discuss three of their favorite anime. Each person went beyond some of the shows we regularly discuss to suggest three shows each that you need to check out. It is Anime Thursdays once again on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 54 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 11 of Music Mondays! This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will go through the new music releases of April 12, 2024. The guys check out awesome new music from Attacker, Týr, Belmont, Hikaru Utada (宇多田 ヒカル), Junkyard Drive and About Us. Then, we go into the vault to look at classic releases from Trevor Moore, Jorn and Queen. It's another episode of Music Mondays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 53 of the Nerdcast Empire! This week, we examine some news in the world of professional wrestling. First, we break down AEW's big angle at the end of Wednesday's Dynamite. We discuss what went wrong and how they might salvage it. We also discuss Wednesday's ratings. Then, we'll talk about NXT Spring Breakin from Tuesday night. We discuss the new WWE tag team title belts and the WWE draft. It's a wrestling-themed edition of the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 52 of the Nerdcast Empire and the debut episode of Anime Thursdays! Each Thursday, Matt, Mike and Chris will break down the latest news in the world of anime. We'll talk about the best new shows, some classic old shows, and spotlight some of the best anime music past and present. This week, Mike will discuss his trip to Dayton for Anime Day, hosted by the Sekai Guild, which is a precursor to a potential new anime convention in early 2025. Then, we discuss what shows we're currently watching, both from the current season and from past seasons. It's the first episode of Anime Thursdays! Tune in!

It is Episode 51 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 10 of Music Mondays! This week, we take a look at the new rock and metal releases from April 5th. Matt, Mike and Chris will check out awesome new music from Bayside, Greyhawk, Emerald Eye, Paralandra, Hardraw and Symakya. Then, we'll go into the vault and check out the Dumb & Dumber Soundtrack, and classic albums from Iced Earth and Gordon Lightfoot. It's Music Mondays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 50 of the Nerdcast Empire! Thank you to everyone who has listened so far! This week, anime is the topic. We first talk about a group of shows now in limbo after Funimation's website shut down a few weeks ago. This includes some big titles that did not head over to Crunchyroll. Then, we'll each talk about five of our favorite anime themes of all time. This will be a monthly topic on our new Anime Thursdays, which will start this week! It's #50 for the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 49 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 9 of Music Mondays! This week, we're going to review the best rock and metal releases from March 29. Matt, Mike and Chris are going to talk about awesome new music from Rage, Saturday Night Satan, Ivory Tower, Skraeckoedlan, Fatal Fire and Stoned Turtle. Then, we'll go into the vault to discuss classic albums from Pink Floyd, Helloween and Billy Joel. It's Music Mondays again on the Nerdcast Empire! Tune in!

It is Episode 48 of the Nerdcast Empire! This week, we talk about the best of the rest of Wrestlemania weekend outside of the big event. Matt, Mike and Rachel talk about NXT Stand and Deliver, along with a ton of shows from the GCW Collective and Wrestlecon, including Bloodsport and DDT Goes Philadelphia, among others. Plus, we'll talk about AEW's decision to air the All In scuffle between Jack Perry and CM Punk. It's another wrestling edition of the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!