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Anthony and Jacob, best friends since high school, talk about all aspects of nerd communities. Brenna, at first a guest, later becomes a permanent host. We have guests to talk about communities we know less about and to add their perspectives.

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United States

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Anthony and Jacob, best friends since high school, talk about all aspects of nerd communities. Brenna, at first a guest, later becomes a permanent host. We have guests to talk about communities we know less about and to add their perspectives.

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English


Episodes
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63. East vs. West Pt. 1

3/9/2021
Yeah here we go with another multi-part episode! We have a big topic this time: Animation in TV and movies. In this episode we'll talk everything from Cartoon Network to Funimation and sprinkle in Nickelodeon, Studio Ghibli, and an extra helping of Eastern Anime. If we didn't cover it this week, don't worry! We're talking about more in the weeks to come! Also watch Tony badly explain Silence of the Lambs and Brenna get more than a little upset at Jacob's taste test. Brenna's friend, whose...

Duration:02:05:04

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62. Name That Monster! Round 1

2/4/2021
NAME THAT MONSTER!!!!!! This week the gang gets together to play a new game. Our lovely gameshow host Brenna will be quizzing the guys on some of the weirdest Dungeons and Dragons 2nd edition art there is! And you can play along at home by following the link below! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1X8OGEoUm2wisl6sEGz6WJ2dVlnivYTW7nd4MIf9EeY8/edit We also feature a recurring bit: Jacob tries terrible foods! It's a wild ride, stay tuned for more in the future! Monster 1:...

Duration:02:07:44

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0. Jacob & Tony Intros

1/23/2021
We figured it was high time we made a proper introduction episode! Whether you're coming back or joining us for the first time enjoy a little bit of our secret backstory on Jacob and Tony's introduction episode!

Duration:00:25:59

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61. Lens Correction

1/23/2021
OOF. It's a long one this week but we promise it's worth it! The gang is together this time to talk a little bit about the dumpster fire that 2020 has been while seeing if their 2020 vision will follow them into 2021. Tell us what you think in the comments below! Any hope for 2021 to be a better year? What media happened in 2020 that you want others to think?

Duration:02:00:34

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60. Bridging the Gap

1/23/2021
The gang gets together this week to talk about bridging the gap between the younger generations of gamers and the older generations. It's a big topic that eventually leads to a conversation about gatekeeping and accessibility for newer and/or younger nerds. Anything we missed? Let us know! Stay tuned for our 2020 retrospective and our 2021 look ahead! In the mean time and between time, 2077 calls.

Duration:01:40:30

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59. Super Mega Death Hell

1/22/2021
With the final season of the CW's hit show Supernatural upon us, talk of BBC's Sherlock Holmes making a return for season five, and the return of an actor to Doctor Who, it is time to talk about SuperWhoLock. We'll break down what it is and the impact massive fandoms like this have on the people and communities they (claim to) represent. Enjoy!

Duration:01:28:47

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58. Power Rangers Themes

1/22/2021
THE TIME HAS COME! In a wildly late episode the gang gets together to decide the fate of the universe! Which means we decide which season/run of Power Rangers had the best theme song. Let us know in the comments, what was YOUR favorite theme song? For all the theme songs, check this out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebE2xAJ_Uuk

Duration:01:56:48

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57. D&D or Episode 53 Redux

1/22/2021
Note: We reference material we covered in Episode 53 a LOT in this episode so it is recommended that you check out that episode before viewing this one! We are throwing it back this week with another talk on D&D and the future of one of the biggest communities in nerd history! Also in this episode we offer some sneak peeks at future episodes and some polling of the audience for what the best theme song of all time is! Stay tuned! Links referenced in this episode:...

Duration:01:21:09

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56. Pigeons, Pop Shuvits, and Power Rangers

1/22/2021
Do graphics matter? Find the answer to this question and more in this episode! Lost Galaxy or TURBO? Favorite Neil Breen movie? Let us know in the comments!

Duration:01:22:19

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55. Pocket Edition

1/22/2021
Is that a game system in your pocket or are you just happy to see us? This week's episode is all about game consoles you can carry! Everything from the original Gameboy to the N-Gage to the PSP! What handheld was your favorite? Also be sure to send us your Frisk Mantana fan-art, we'll feature it on the next episode!

Duration:01:23:05

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54. You Never Know When You'll Need an Extra Hand

1/21/2021
Somehow this episode is about mobile gaming, as in cell phone/smart phone games. We'll talk about other portable gaming in another episode but we wanted to talk about what kind of an impact mobile gaming has had over the years and whether or not the gaming industry has grown or has suffered from it. It's a wild ride this episode but stick with it and we promise you won't regret it!

Duration:01:39:37

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53. Gatekeeping And Bullying Together At Last

1/21/2021
Oof, it's a heavy one this week. The spiritual successor to previous gatekeeping and bullying episodes long since past the gang gets together this week to discuss some problems in the nerd community. How can we fix this ? What are your ideas? Have you run into any of the problems we talk about? Please let us know in the comments on Youtube or on our Facebook page! Sources: "Race" and representation in D&D...

Duration:01:40:40

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52. Marching Band is Just Olive Garden

1/21/2021
It really is though. This week the gang is talking about games with intentionally terrible controls. It gets political so stay tuned for the discourse! What intentionally terrible controls games have you played? Which was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

Duration:01:14:05

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51. Nintendogs is a First Person Shooter

1/21/2021
No, it's not really. But we are talking about it! Today we're talking about "Day in the life" simulator games. Everything from Tamagotchi's to Animal Crossing, we'll talk about our favorites and why they're fun. Let us know what you think in the comments, what day in the life games do you play? Are they for you?

Duration:01:34:13

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48. The Ramifications of Peter Pettigrew

1/20/2021
We're doing it, we're tackling the BIG nerd discourse, Harry Potter. The gang brings in a fourth opinion and we're probably going to follow up on this some point but let us know, what are your thoughts about Harry Potter? Do you love it? Hate it? Books? Movies? Let us know everything and anything in the comments down below!

Duration:01:24:34

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47. Magic: The Distancing

1/20/2021
The gang is back and talking about Magic: The Gathering again like a bunch of nerds. Come find out some new things about Magic and learn about the different ways to play the game! Let us know if you play and your thoughts in the comments!

Duration:01:18:16

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46. Apokelleptical

1/20/2021
Happy apocalypse everyone! This week we're talking about nerd media to consume during apocalypse and media about the apocalypse! Stay safe and wash your hands you slobs!

Duration:01:30:19

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45. Food; Why Are You Like This?

1/19/2021
FOOD! This week on The Doctor Z Show, food! Snacks! Munchies! What do you call them and what do you eat when you game? Also a very special announcement concerning the future of The Doctor Z Show.

Duration:01:32:06

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44. Weddings, Hedgehogs, and Magic!

1/19/2021
Weddings, hedgehogs and Magic oh my! Brenna is back and we're talking about the wild weekend that was Tony's wedding. Also Brenna demonstrates flossing... Don't worry! This episode still includes your weekly dose of nerd info!

Duration:01:36:39

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43. Freak of the Weak

1/19/2021
This week is for freaks! We're talking monster/villain/problem/creature/thing of the week in nerd media. We also get into a big question, "what is character development?" What was your favorite freak of the week show or piece of entertainment, let us know! What characters had the best character development of all time, OF ALL TIME? Let us know and stay tuned next week for some live content!

Duration:01:24:45