A Play On Nerds - Episode 211 - War of the Return of the Rankin Bass

December 13, 2024

War of the Rohirrim charged into theaters, so we're checking out another Tolkien film adaptation, Rankin/Bass's The Return of the King (1980)! Plus guess the fake Christmas movie sequel, and the new How to Train Your Dragon trailer.

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Time Codes

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Host Banter: 1:51

Nerdy News: 5:30

The Return of the King (1980) Discussion: 9:37

Game: Rankin/Bass or Crankin' Ass: 34:31

Radical Recommends: 39:27

Trailer Review: How to Train Your Dragon (2025): 42:00

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Intro music provided with permission by the awesome Jimmy Hinson of Big Giant Circles. Find him Bandcamp or iTunes!

MuppeTrek - Episode 135 - "We Love You Wembley" and "Unnatural Selection"

December 6, 2024

Join us on the MuppeTrek Podcast! On Fraggle Rock, someone gets in over their head when a love potion makes everyone say "We Love You Wembley!" And Star Trek TNG episode, "Unnatural Selection." Can Pulaski stop aging?!

Thanks to Phillip Chance for the modernized rendition of the TOS Star Trek theme for the end credits!

A Play On Nerds - Episode 210 - Running Gladiator Man

November 22, 2024

In honor of Gladiator II battling its way into theaters, we're reviewing a movie about gladiators in the distant future of 2017, with the 1987 classic, The Running Man! Plus: Steve gives his own fantasy Running man Stalker lineup, and the Y2K movie trailer!

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Time Codes

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Host Banter: 2:09

Nerdy News: 10:26

Main Segment: Karate Kid Part III Review: 15:30

Bit: Obscure Martial Arts: 35:57

Radical Recommends: 40:00

Trailer Review: The Invisible Raptor: 43:47

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Intro music provided with permission by the awesome Jimmy Hinson of Big Giant Circles. Find him Bandcamp or iTunes!

MuppeTrek - Episode 134 - "The Finger of Light" and "The Schizoid Man"

November 15, 2024

Join us on the MuppeTrek Podcast! On Fraggle Rock, Mokie is forced into leadership in "The Finger of Light" And Star Trek TNG episode, "The Schizoid Man." A cantankerous old man plays bodysnatcher with Data and tries his luck with a younger lady.

Thanks to Phillip Chance for the modernized rendition of the TOS Star Trek theme for the end credits!

A Play On Nerds - Episode 209 - Cobra Kai/Karate Kid Part III

November 9, 2024

The final season of Cobra Kai is kicking off on Netflix, so we're honoring the Rule of 3 and reviewing Karate Kid Part III! Plus: Obscure martial arts, What We Do in the Shadows, Only Murders in the Building, and Invisible Raptors!

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Time Codes

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Host Banter: 2:09

Nerdy News: 10:26

Main Segment: Karate Kid Part III Review: 15:30

Bit: Obscure Martial Arts: 35:57

Radical Recommends: 40:00

Trailer Review: The Invisible Raptor: 43:47

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Intro music provided with permission by the awesome Jimmy Hinson of Big Giant Circles. Find him Bandcamp or iTunes!