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Nerd Skool
History For Jerks
132 episodes
1 month ago
The Nerd Skool Podcast, part of the Queen City Podcast Network, began when nerd-curious Joe Hunsaker of “History for Jerks” realized that he knew more experienced nerds in his life beyond simply his former entertainment writer brother Andy. After witnessing many spirited debates between his co-workers – the Sith-identifying Arthur “ArtStar” Lovely and the “Secret Nerd” Tiffany Bryant-Jackson - he decided he wanted to learn how to become a nerd himself. The three convened the Nerd Skool to educate Joe on nerd culture and nerd media, as well as the benefits of “actually paying attention to movies.” They are soon to begin a course on Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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The Nerd Skool Podcast, part of the Queen City Podcast Network, began when nerd-curious Joe Hunsaker of “History for Jerks” realized that he knew more experienced nerds in his life beyond simply his former entertainment writer brother Andy. After witnessing many spirited debates between his co-workers – the Sith-identifying Arthur “ArtStar” Lovely and the “Secret Nerd” Tiffany Bryant-Jackson - he decided he wanted to learn how to become a nerd himself. The three convened the Nerd Skool to educate Joe on nerd culture and nerd media, as well as the benefits of “actually paying attention to movies.” They are soon to begin a course on Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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TV & Film,
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Episodes (20/132)
Nerd Skool
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
The Nerd Skool gang discuss the Marvel Television series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law starring Tatiana Maslany. Listen as we discuss all things She-Hulk, its various characters, including Hulk and Skaar, while also exploring themes of nerd culture, societal expectations for women, and character development in superhero stories, particularly focusing on Jennifer Walters' journey in She-Hulk. The conversation concluded with discussions about Marvel Comics storylines, character introductions, and the cancellation of She-Hulk. Nerd Skool is a proud product of History For Jerks. Check out www.Historyforjerks.com
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1 month ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Nerd Skool
Thor: Love and Thunder
Nerd Skool continues the MCU timeline with a discussion of the film: Thor: Love and Thunder. We discuss the following topics and more: Confusion regarding Tessa Thompson's character's actual name. The stress of consuming the entire MCU rather than just enjoying a fim Writers writing for screen rather than just writing to write Russel Crowe as Zeus Roy Kent as Hercules The Necro Sword, the Dark Hold and comic book stories vs. movies Chris Hemsworth's acting chops, and bare butt Natalie Portman's beefy arms Gorr, the God Butcher the character in comics Please like and subscribe and love all of the History For Jerks stuff.
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2 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Nerd Skool
Nerdy 30: Andor & Visual Art
Artstar and Joe discuss the following topics: Star Wars Franchise Expansion Discussion Traditional vs. Digital Comic Art Preserving Joy in Creative Work Artistic Inspiration and Digital Creation Digital Art Journeys: From Photoshop to Procreate Action Figures and Online Communities Art Pricing and Authenticity
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4 months ago
35 minutes

Nerd Skool
Ms. Marvel TV Series
The Ms. Marvel Episode. Topics include: The She-Hulk TV series, Ms. Marvel and her origins in comics Representation in media. Avengers Video Game DLCs Ms. Marvel's Cultural Impact Kamala Khan's Mutant Evolution MCU Expansion and Inhumans Disney IP and Marvel
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4 months ago
58 minutes

Nerd Skool
Return of the Nerds
TBJ, Arstar and Joe re-convene after an unexpected Nerd Skool hiatus. We discuss some of the things that made us have to take a pause, and what has happened in the Nerd World specifically the MCU. We also end up touching a little on the great Queen Latifah, Discord, Gaming, and other random nerd talk. We'll be back to cover Ms. Marvel soon!
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5 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes

Nerd Skool
Nerdy 30: Alan Tudyk & Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Joe & Artstar, a.k.a. The Rock N Roll Express of Nerdom get together to discuss Alan Tudyk, and the new animated series on Disney Plus: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man!
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6 months ago
34 minutes

Nerd Skool
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (episode 125)
The gang slowly creeps into the next MCU movie, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness starring two Benedicts. This was recorded on Debra Jo Rupp's birthday.
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8 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Nerd Skool
Nerdy 30: Neil Gaiman Allegations (Episode 124)
Nerdy 30: Neil Gaiman Allegations (Episode 124) Artstar & Joe discuss the Neil Gaiman stuff that has been in the news and Artstar tries to separate the art from the artist. While Andy is at Sundance and TBJ is jetsetting Earth, we discuss nerdsplaining comic books vs. just enjoying the escapism.
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9 months ago
47 minutes

Nerd Skool
Return of the Jedi: Choking Hazards & Force Ghosts
Star Wars Nubes Becca and Carrington join the gang to discuss Return of the Jedi! We talk Ewoks, Boba Fett, Chewbacca being Tarzan and more!
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9 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes

Nerd Skool
Villains, Nerd Sounds & Stupid Questions , A Spider-Man No Way Home Discussion (Episode 122)
Villains, Nerd Sounds & Stupid Questions , A Spider-Man No Way Home Discussion (Episode 122) Listen as we conclude our review of Spider-Man: No Way Home. In this episode, we cover the movie's plot, and the character development of Tom Holland's Spider-Man, Aunt May's role as a single parent, and various aspects of Spider-Man movies, including the upcoming Spider-Man 4, the role of Michael Keaton's character, Vulture, and the connection between Venom and the MCU. We also touch on the Sony-owned Spider-Man universe, the Spider-Man comics and movies, focusing on the character Electro and other villains from the Spider-Man movies and their portrayals across the different Spider-Man film franchises. We also touch on the Ultimate Comics and the Absolute Universe, as well as the real-life relationships of celebrities, particularly Tom Holland and Zendaya, and Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner.
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10 months ago
56 minutes

Nerd Skool
Batman’s Penis & Poop in a Box , A Spider-Man No Way Home Discussion (Episode 121)
Batman’s Penis & Poop in a Box , A Spider-Man No Way Home Discussion (Episode 121) A Spider-man No Way Home Discussion Joe, Andy, and Artstar continue the discussion of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Join us as we analyze the plot and character development of the Spider-Man: No Way Home movie, as well as other Marvel-related topics such as the Marvel Snap and the Green Goblin's origin story, movies, comic books, and their associated genres as well as expectations people have for certain movies or comic books based on their genre, and how these expectations can sometimes be disappointing. We also discuss the portrayal of characters in movies and comic books, with a focus on Deadpool and Gambit as well as the topic of Batman's penis in a comic book, and censorship in comics. Andy provides background information on the villains featured in the film, who were originally introduced in the early years of the Amazing Spider-Man comics by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. And of course the conversation meanders around Andrew Garfield and Tobey McGuire as well as Topher Grace and Debra Jo Rupp. Plus, without TBJ, the fellas spiral wildly out of control into penises and poop. Sorry, TBJ.
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11 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes

Nerd Skool
Designated Haters & Class Reunions, A Spider-Man No Way Home Discussion (Episode 120)
Episode 120. Spider-Man No Way Home Part 1. Joe, TBJ, and Artstar discuss Spider-Man: No Way Home. Art and TBJ explain to Joe the significance of J. Jonah Jameson's appearance, which connects the Marvel Cinematic Universe to previous Spider-Man movies and sets up the reveal of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Men. The team discusses various aspects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), including connections between movies and TV shows, their personal experiences watching the content, and their excitement for upcoming projects featuring beloved characters like Daredevil.
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1 year ago
1 hour

Nerd Skool
Empire Strikes Back: Where Does Chewbacca Poop? (Episode 119)
Episode 119 of Nerd Skool Empire Strikes Back: Where Does Chewbacca Poop? Star Wars Newbies Carrington and Becca return to discuss their recent watch of Episode V: Empire Strikes Back. The discussion covers "The Empire Strikes Back" and the broader Star Wars franchise, focusing on characters, relationships, and technical aspects of the films. Hear us share childhood experiences and debate various elements of the franchise, including the portrayal of romantic relationships, bathrooms on the Millennium Falcon and the nature of the Force. The conversation also touches on the gritty realism of the original Star Wars universe and the potential abilities of Jedi. Also, Carrington confuses Jar Jar Binks with George Lucas. Music by DJONES. Discussion by History For Jerks. Sex appeal provided by Artstar's thighs.
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1 year ago
1 hour 41 minutes

Nerd Skool
Easter Balut: A Marvel Eternals Discussion
Joe is joined by TBJ and Artstar to discuss Marvel's Eternals as well as Joe's confusion between actresses Penelope Cruz and Selma Hayek. They also delve into plot inconsistencies, character motivations, and the concept of immortality. The conversation also touched on the Greek mythology and fostering animals, as Professor Andy had to phone in his portion of the podcast because he's busy raising some sort of training beast. Music by DJONES. Discussion by History For Jerks. Sex appeal provided by Artstar's thighs.
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1 year ago
1 hour 35 minutes

Nerd Skool
Jack Hammers, Conroy Parchment & Junior Grubb ,
The team discusses various topics including the Smothers Brothers, new MCU developments including the upcoming Kraven movie, Joe’s experience at the movie theater with the wrong 3D glasses and more. TBJ gives her 30 second recap of Shang Chi.  The discussion involves Awkwafina and Simu Liu and their recent controversies and if they are justified or not.  Joe mentions meeting Ronny Chieng, and Sandra Bullock comes up for some reason, as well as GI Joe, Razorfist, Death Dealer, and funny names we’ve come across in life.
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1 year ago
1 hour 21 minutes

Nerd Skool
Blueprint of the Basal Ganglia, A Black Widow Discussion (Episode 116)
The team discusses various topics including sports, Star Wars, and the impact of COVID-19 on the film industry. They explore fictional narratives, new Marvel characters, and storytelling intricacies within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They also cover recent MCU developments, the concept of the multiverse, and the team's appreciation for the franchise. TBJ gives her 30 second recap, Everyone loves Florence Pugh and Scarlett Johansson and David Harbour as Red Guardian The team discuss the debut of Taskmaster and what fans might think, as well as appreciate the acting legend Ray Winstone. Plus Julia Louis Dreyfuss as Contessa.
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1 year ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Nerd Skool
Whining About Tosche Station Power Converters
Episode 115: Star Wars: A New Hope Discussion (Part 2). Whining About Tosche Station Power Converters Artstar, Joe and Professor Andy are joined by Carrington and Becca, two Star Wars Newbies to discuss their recent viewing of Episode IV: A New Hope, the first Star Wars Movie. Character discussion continues with everyone's take on Luke, Leia, Darth Vader, and more!. This is part 2. Get your Nerdskool Merch: https://www.historyforjerks.com Music by D Jones Hip Hop!
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1 year ago
53 minutes

Nerd Skool
Episode 114: Star Wars: A New Hope Discussion. Chewbacca: Goofy or Pluto?
Episode 114: Star Wars: A New Hope Discussion (Part 1). Chewbacca: Goofy or Pluto? Artstar, Joe and Professor Andy are joined by Carrington and Becca, two Star Wars Newbies to discuss their recent viewing of Episode IV: A New Hope, the first Star Wars Movie. We discuss some confusion about deleted scenes and additional changes George Lucas made to the original trilogy and excitement we all had (or didn't have) about Star Wars growing up. We talk Jabba The Hutt, WTF is Chewbacca, and even hear a little bit from an 11 year old named Sparky. We talked for so long, we had to split this into two episodes. This is part 1. Get your Nerdskool Merch: https://www.historyforjerks.com Music by D Jones Hip Hop!
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1 year ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Nerd Skool
A Long Time Ago, In A Podcast Far Far Away
Episode 113: A Long Time Ago, In A Podcast Far Far Away Professor Andy, Artstar and Joe are joined by a new pupil, Carrington, who “knows nothing about” Star Wars, but loves anime and is a cosplayer. The group shared their experiences and perceptions of the Star Wars franchise, including discussions about representation and diversity, particularly with regards to the representation of black characters in the franchise. They also discussed their personal views on the franchise. Carrington explained that while her father introduced her to many things, including Star Wars, she never got into it as she found it old and not as appealing as other genres. Carrington and Artstar engage in a discussion about their appreciation for the anime series, One Piece, the appeal of anime in general, attributing it to the genre's advanced storytelling and unique cultural influences. The old nerds discuss their fond childhood memories of Star Wars and their respective nerdy credentials. They shared their experiences of introducing new audiences to the Star Wars universe and debated on the best ways to do so. They touch on the depth and complexity of the Star Wars universe, discussing the evolution of canon and the rich mythology it has created. Get your Nerdskool Merch: https://www.historyforjerks.com Music by D Jones Hip Hop!
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1 year ago
54 minutes

Nerd Skool
Heroes Con 2024 Recap
Episode 112: Heroes Con 2024 Recap The Nerd Skool crew recaps their recent panel presentations at Charlotte’s Heroes Con. Also, the nerds engage in a light-hearted conversation about shared experiences from the con and explore potential ideas for future guest creators and experts we met. Mentions include: • Mobile Suit Gundam from 1979. • "Soul Food Wars" by Sarah Macklin. • Kevin Delgado, the creator of the comic "Tuff Stuff". • Vincent Carol, an expert on Gundam. • Ro Lamb, the creator of the comic "Scarlet Ranger" • The "Pop Cult Parent" podcast. • Dr. Who • One Piece • Kaiju #8 AND MORE! Get your Nerdskool Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/74089719?asc=u Music by D Jones Hip Hop!
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1 year ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Nerd Skool
The Nerd Skool Podcast, part of the Queen City Podcast Network, began when nerd-curious Joe Hunsaker of “History for Jerks” realized that he knew more experienced nerds in his life beyond simply his former entertainment writer brother Andy. After witnessing many spirited debates between his co-workers – the Sith-identifying Arthur “ArtStar” Lovely and the “Secret Nerd” Tiffany Bryant-Jackson - he decided he wanted to learn how to become a nerd himself. The three convened the Nerd Skool to educate Joe on nerd culture and nerd media, as well as the benefits of “actually paying attention to movies.” They are soon to begin a course on Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.