Nw Nerd Podcast: Fandom-powered News

This round table episode kicks off with Dyer Oxley sitting down with Hollywood executive Gary Glushon. They discuss Glushon’s career path, his unique insights to China’s influence on Hollywood, and Glushon’s advice for creators and filmmakers trying to get their break. Next, Nick and Dyer discuss some TV industry shakeups and news. The last two Marvel shows on Netflix got cancelled and one new show, The Umbrella Academy, could point to the streamer’s path forward for nerdy fare.

In its years on the air — as one of the longest-running TV shows in history — Supernatural has inspired a cult fandom like no other. So much that a niche of fans have taken countless hours, and money, to recreate “Baby,” sometimes called the “Metallicar,” so they can drive their own demon-hunting 1967 Chevy Impala, just like Sam and Dean. Meet fans like Megan and Marcus, Brad and Mary, and Rick Blevins of Kansas whose full-time job is now converting old 1967 Impalas into screen-accurate Supernatural cars. This feature originally was published in episode 320 and is presented here on its own.

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing nerdy news and headlines, including a cryptic social media post from Seattle’s most iconic superhero. After the news, Dyer takes us inside the world of a particular Supernatural super-fandom: People who make and own replicas of “Baby”, the Impala from the TV show Supernatural.1:10 -- News: Phoenix Jones15:10 -- News: Tech’s effect on housing24:30 -- News: Game of Thrones’ off-screen death29:00 -- News: Box office stats of 201841:00 -- Feature: Supernatural cars

Indie game designer Dylan Mangini joins the show to discuss the success of his fully funded Kickstarter tabletop game. How did he do it? What role did the local tabletop scene play in his success? Who said that the game is "better than Pokemon"?Mephisto Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/631404185/mephisto-the-card-game

Episode 318: Geeks speaking up for geeks in Renton(feature only) by NW NERD

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing nerdy news and headlines, including rumors of an upcoming Funko movie and the big moves by Wizards of the Coast to make Magic: The Gathering an esports hit. Dyer’s feature story this week takes us to the scene of Renton City Comic Con faithful making their case to the city that is their namesake.1:10 -- News: Funko movie9:45 -- News: Wizards’ esports play22:30 -- News: Mephisto fully funded25:20 -- Nerd Alert: GeekWire Bash30:40 -- Feature: RenCon update

Dyer Oxley plays interviews he did at Versus Comic Con with artist Brian Johnson of Robot of the Day and the quirky hero Captain Cannabis.

Actor Nicholas Brendon was a hit as Xander in the iconic TV show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” More recently, he has struggled with addiction, depression, and multiple arrests. Now, he goes bowling, raising awareness of depression and anxiety. The events foster a community of fans, supporting each other. But he also receives criticism. Brendon discusses it all with NW NERD.

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing of some nerdy news, including the teaser for the final season for Game of Thrones and the release of Mephisto: The Card Game (get it on Kickstarter!). After the news, Dyer’s feature story this week looks at actor Nicholas Brendon’s ongoing events to promote mental health and why his events have stoked controversy. Brendon opens up about his struggles off the screen in a way you haven’t heard before.3:20 -- News: Game of Thrones teaser13:45 -- News: Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer22:45 -- News: Aquaman makes $1 billion29:45 -- News: Mephisto33:00 -- News: Nike goes back to the future37:45 -- Feature: Bowling with Nicholas BrendonMephisto Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/631404185/mephisto-the-card-game

As a short special before Nick and Dyer return next week to continue Season 3, friend of the show Aaron Mason stops by with a story about actor Rob Paulsen. Paulsen voiced characters on some of your favorite cartoons, including Animaniacs, Jimmy Neutron, Transformers, Ninja Turtles, and more. Seriously, go look at his IMDb. Mason talked to him about his storied career and a time when he and it were in danger.

The final episode of the year is also the longest episode of the year. Pour yourself a mug of your favorite holiday beverage and listen as Dyer Oxley and Nick Jarin welcome in some secret guests to help them celebrate Festivus by airing some grievances and competing against each other in feats of strength.

Comic books have been a part of Officer Kevin Stuckey’s life ever since he was a kid growing up in Detroit and New York. Today, he draws from them to be a hero in his own way as a police officer in Seattle.

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing of some nerdy news, including Black Panther’s Golden Globes nomination for Best Picture--Drama and a new type of space race that’s heating up. Dyer’s feature this week profiles a nerd in our community who Dyer has dubbed Seattle’s Comic Book Cop. 1:20 -- News: Black Panther Golden Globes nomination14:00 -- News: The new space race20:45 -- News: Amy Adams out as Lois Lane25:35 -- News: Dark Luke Skywalker30:15 -- News: Captain Marvel over-hyped?38:30 -- Feature: The Comic Book Cop

This round table episode has Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley welcoming in a panel of film aficionados: That Guy Named John from About to Review and Emily and Kevin from the Dead Beat Film Society. The five podcasters offer up the movies their excited to see in theaters this holiday season and then share their top picks for Christmas movies. Naturally, there’s a debate about Die Hard.

Everyone told them that a bar for geeks was an idea doomed to fail. But 10 years ago, they opted to ignore naysayers and chart their own course. AFK Tavern is a bar that shouldn’t exist if you ask the average range of investors and realtors. But it continues to thrive in Everett, and for a very good reason.

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing of some nerdy news, including NASA landing InSight on Mars with the help of some PNW rockets, Emerald City Comic Con’s effort to get that scalping money, and the world’s first gene-edited babies (reportedly). Then, Dyer takes us to the nerdiest bar in Everett, Washington, a haven for nerds and geeks of all types. Finally, NASA specialist Steven C. Smith talks to Dyer about NASA’s Mars plans and more. 1:20 -- News: Mars landing’s northwest ties9:10 -- News: ECCC’s ticket app13:40 -- News: Gene-edited babies25:35 -- News: Dark Luke Skywalker33:15 -- Feature: The AFK Tavern51:20 -- Interview: NASA specialist Steven C. Smith

NW NERD talks with Ben Andrews with the Seattle Film Summit, as well as Jonathan Keasey and Jeremy Dodd with the Bigfoot Script Challenge to try to understand why Hollywood prefers filming in Oregon or British Columbia -- skipping over Washington. What can be done and who are the people doing something about it?

A NW NERD special episode in honor of the late Stan Lee, featuring two interviews with the comic book icon. Special thanks to friends of the podcast Frank Shiers and Heather Bosch, who each interviewed Stan Lee for KIRO Radio in 2010 when he visited Seattle for Emerald City Comic Con. Hear Lee tell a few stories of some of his most cherished characters.

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing of some nerdy news, including how Washington could be the hub of the space economy for decades to come. Then, Dyer takes us to Astoria, Oregon to dig into why its beaches and forests have been the setting for some of the Northwest’s most iconic films. Finally, cartoonist and storyteller Keith Tucker (Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, much much more) sits down with Dyer. 2:00 -- News: Nick almost fell for some Twitter propaganda7:45 -- News: Russell Wilson’s app goes bust9:55 -- News: The Northwest space economy19:03 -- News: AMC flexes on Moviepass24:10 -- Feature: Icons of Astoria40:25 -- Interview: Keith Tucker

Hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley welcome in Abie Ekenezar and Y'hon Frakes of Black & Blue (find it on Amazon!) to discuss a recurring issue every Halloween and nerdy convention: How to do a costume without being racist or insensitive. It’s surprisingly difficult for some people, but this roundtable breaks it all down in a wide ranging conversation that touches on their own experiences and expertise.