We embark on a fascinating journey through the history of 'Doctor Who', beginning with the First Doctor, William Hartnell. 👨🚀📺 Episode Highlights: - An introduction to 'Doctor Who' for newcomers and a nostalgic trip for seasoned fans. - A deep dive into the whimsical world of the first Doctor, William Hartnell, exploring his distinctive characteristics and pivotal episodes. - The thrilling discovery of the Daleks, Doctor Who's most famous villains, and their debut in the series. - An insightful discussion on the introduction of another Time Lord in the episode "The Time Meddler." - A look at the groundbreaking moment in TV history with William Hartnell's departure and the concept of the Doctor's regeneration. - A surprising revelation about the lost episodes of Doctor Who, highlighting the series' vast and intricate history. 🤔❓ Trivia Time: Test your Whovian knowledge with our segment "3 Truths and a Lie." Can you spot the lie among these intriguing facts about William Hartnell's tenure as the Doctor? 🎧 Where to Listen & Watch: YouTube: First Doctor | TARDIS Tales and Trivia - A 'Doctor Who' Special, Episode 1 of 8 - YouTube Dive into our visual journey through 'Doctor Who's' history. Your favorite podcast platforms: Perfect for on-the-go listening. - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35mDNFY... - Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/42c... - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... - Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id4809033?... - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... - iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-th... - Web Browser: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... 📱 Follow/Talk With Us: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdcolos... - Instagram: @nerdcolosseumpodcast - Email: thenerdcolosseum@gmail.com 🔔 Reminder: Don't forget to regenerate that subscribe button and sonic that notification bell for more wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey content! Join us next time as we delve into the era of the Second Doctor, Patrick Troughton, and continue our cosmic exploration of Doctor Who's legacy. 🌟 Special Thanks & Credits 🌟 - 'Doctor Who' (William Hartnell Era, 1963-1966): Starring William Hartnell as the First Doctor | BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation). - The Great British Bake Off - BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) - BritBox - 'Back to the Future II' (1989): Directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson, 108 minutes, United States, English | Universal Pictures. *This podcast follows fair use guidelines under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. We do not intend to infringe on any copyrights, and all rights belong to their respective owners.*
"Christmas Vacation" and "Elf" are set to dazzle in a festive face-off of holiday movie favorites. Join us for an enthralling adventure brimming with analysis, fascinating facts, and a generous dose of holiday spirit as we delve into the enchantment and joy of these treasured cinematic gems. | The Rules of the Game: - Four Rounds, Four Categories: Our showdown is governed by a spinning wheel of chance, deciding four random categories. - Points for Prowess: Each film earns points by outshining its opponent. - The Final Verdict: After all rounds, the film with the most points progresses, while the other takes a seasonal bow. | Image and Movie Clip Credits (with thanks to the magic-makers): 'Christmas Vacation' (1989): Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, written by John Hughes, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Randy Quaid, 97 minutes, United States, English | Warner Bros. 'Elf' (2003): Directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel, 97 minutes, United States, English | New Line Cinema. 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000): Directed by Ron Howard, written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman, based on the book by Dr. Seuss, starring Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, and Jeffrey Tambor, 104 minutes, United States, English | Universal Pictures. 'Home Alone' (1990): Directed by Chris Columbus, written by John Hughes, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern, 103 minutes, United States, English | 20th Century Fox. Photographs (photographers unknown): Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil Mavis Staples John Debney Logos: Rotten Tomatoes Logo: Logo of Rotten Tomatoes, a review-aggregation website for film and television. Metacritic Logo: Logo of Metacritic, a review-aggregation website for films, TV shows, music albums, video games, etc. IMDb Logo: The IMDb (Internet Movie Database) logo is a trademark of IMDb.com, Inc. or its affiliates, representing their comprehensive database of movie, TV, and celebrity information. | Fair Use Note: This podcast adheres to the fair use guidelines under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, focusing on criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. We respect copyrights and acknowledge all rights of the respective owners.
'Elf' and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' engage in a spirited holiday showdown. Who will charm their way to the top, and who will find themselves outshined? It's a high-stakes battle in our holiday movie showdown, where only one can emerge as the ultimate festive favorite! Prepare for an engaging journey filled with insightful critiques, captivating trivia, and holiday cheer as we explore the magic and merriment of these cherished films. | The Rules of the Game: - Four Rounds, Four Categories: Our showdown is governed by a spinning wheel of chance, deciding four random categories. - Points for Prowess: Each film earns points by outshining its opponent. - The Final Verdict: After all rounds, the film with the most points progresses, while the other takes a seasonal bow. | Image and Movie Clip Credits (with thanks to the magic-makers): - 'Elf' (2003): Directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel, 97 minutes, United States, English | New Line Cinema. - 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000): Directed by Ron Howard, written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman, based on the book by Dr. Seuss, starring Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, and Jeffrey Tambor, 104 minutes, United States, English | Universal Pictures. - 'Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas': Directed by Mark Caballero and Seamus Walsh, starring Jim Parsons, Mark Hamill, and Ed Asner, 2014, United States, English | Warner Bros. Television. - 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' (1966): Directed by Chuck Jones and Ben Washam, narrated by Boris Karloff, who also voices the Grinch, 26 minutes, United States, English | MGM Television. - 'Elf: The Musical': Broadway musical adaptation of the film 'Elf', music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, premiered in 2010, United States. - 'Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical': Broadway musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss's story 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', music by Mel Marvin, book and lyrics by Timothy Mason, original production conceived and directed by Jack O'Brien, premiered in 2006, United States. - 'Christmas Vacation' (1989): Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, written by John Hughes, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Randy Quaid, 97 minutes, United States, English | Warner Bros. - 'Home Alone' (1990): Directed by Chris Columbus, written by John Hughes, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern, 103 minutes, United States, English | 20th Century Fox. - Rotten Tomatoes Logo: Logo of Rotten Tomatoes, a review-aggregation website for film and television. - Metacritic Logo: Logo of Metacritic, a review-aggregation website for films, TV shows, music albums, video games, etc. | Fair Use Note: This podcast adheres to the fair use guidelines under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, focusing on criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. We respect copyrights and acknowledge all rights of the respective owners.
'Christmas Vacation' and 'Home Alone' face off in an epic holiday clash. Who will laugh their way to victory and who will be left in the cold? The stakes are high as only one can advance in our cinematic tournament of holiday classics! Expect a rollercoaster of analysis, trivia, and festive fun as we dive deep into these beloved movies. | The Rules of the Game: - Four Rounds, Four Categories: Our showdown is governed by a spinning wheel of chance, deciding four random categories. - Points for Prowess: Each film earns points by outshining its opponent. - The Final Verdict: After all rounds, the film with the most points progresses, while the other takes a seasonal bow. Will the Griswolds' chaotic holiday charm or the McCallisters' ingenious antics win the day? Tune in to find out! | Image and Movie Clip Credits (with thanks to the magic-makers): - 'Christmas Vacation' (1989), directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, written by John Hughes, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Randy Quaid, 97 minutes, United States, English | Warner Bros. - 'Home Alone' (1990), directed by Chris Columbus, written by John Hughes, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern, 103 minutes, United States, English | 20th Century Fox - 'Elf' (2003), directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel, 97 minutes, United States, English | New Line Cinema - 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000), directed by Ron Howard, written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman, based on the book by Dr. Seuss, starring Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, and Jeffrey Tambor, 104 minutes, United States, English | Universal Pictures - 'Vacation' (1983), directed by Harold Ramis, written by John Hughes, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Imogene Coca, 98 minutes, United States, English | Warner Bros. - "National Lampoon," December 1980 Issue, National Lampoon, Inc., United States, English. - Photograph of John Hughes, photographer and source unknown, used under fair use guidelines for educational/critical purposes. | Fair Use Note: This podcast adheres to the fair use guidelines under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, focusing on criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. We respect copyrights and acknowledge all rights of the respective owners.
Joined by our esteemed colleagues from Alamo City Movie Talk, we're pitting two iconic horror masterpieces, "The Exorcist" (1973) and "The Shining" (1980), against each other in the Colosseum for a terrifying FINALE that will leave you breathless! Guided by the unpredictable Spinning Wheel of Chance, each movie will be subjected to judgment in four randomly chosen categories, exposing their haunting highs and ghostly lows.
Together, with insights from the Alamo City Movie Talk team, we will dissect, discuss, and delve into the cinematic elements that have cemented these films as titans in the horror genre. Prepare yourself for a supernatural face-off – which film will rise above the rest? Only ONE will be crowned the Horror Heavyweights Champion in this FINALE.
We're pitting two iconic horror masterpieces, "The Shining" (1980) and "Hereditary" (2018), against each other in the Colosseum for a chilling showdown that will keep you at the edge of your seat! Guided by the capricious Spinning Wheel of Chance, each movie will face judgment in four randomly selected categories, unveiling their eerie strengths and spine-tingling weaknesses.
Join us as we dissect, discuss, and dive deep into the cinematic elements that have solidified these films as immortals in the horror realm. Brace yourself for an epic battle – which film will emerge victorious? Only ONE will advance in the Horror Heavyweights Championship.
We are thrusting two iconic horror classics, "The Exorcist" (1973) and "The Ring" (2002), into the Colosseum for an epic face-off that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Guided by the whims of our unpredictable Spinning Wheel of Chance, each movie will be judged in four randomly selected categories, unveiling their strengths and weaknesses.
Join us, as we dissect, discuss, and delve deep into the cinematic elements that have made these films immortal in the annals of horror. Prepare for a battle of epic proportions – may the scariest film win! Only ONE is moving forward in the Horror Heavyweights Championship.
Join us as SIX iconic slasher movie killers—Jason, Michael, Chucky, Freddy, Leatherface, & Ghostface—step into the Colosseum for a scary good THREE-round brawl!
We hope that you all have a wonderful and safe Halloween weekend!
There are hundreds of vampire movies out there for viewers to sink their teeth into. In this special episode, FIVE of those vampire films will enter the Colosseum for a FANG-tastic movie showdown. You better hold on tight, spider-monkey! We decided to take the highest-grossing vampire movie from the 1980s, the 1990s, and the 2000s—and then add TWO more films of our personal choice to the mix.
1. The Lost Boys (1987)
2. Interview With The Vampire (1994)
3. Twilight (2008)
4. Underworld (2003)
5. Fright Night (1985)
You may have heard of "Batman v Superman", but are you are ready for this next match-up? Join us and our two special guest co-hosts as Tim Burton’s "Batman" (1989) vs. Steven Spielberg’s "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) in 4 ROUNDS:
1. CAST
2. SEQUELS
3. AWARDS
4. STRONG FEMALE COUNTERPARTS
It’s 1982 and two aliens have visited planet Earth... but traveling here from beyond the stars is where the similarity between these two visitors ends! Season 2 continues as Steven Spielberg’s family-friendly “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) takes on John Carpenter’s legendary, horror classic “The Thing” (1982). And we are excited to have special guest, Sammy, join us to help with this episode!
Season Two continues on with our time travel back into the 1980s! Entering the Colosseum this episode will be… “Back To the Future” and “Return of the Jedi!” So, hang on to your flux capacitors and prepare for hyperspace as we host one of the biggest match-ups ever.
Stick around for our post-blooper reel after the show!
After a month-long summer vacation, The Nerd Colosseum is back for Season 2! We’re going even further into the past as some of the top movies from the 1980s step into the arena to battle it out for the number one spot in our new tournament. Who will come out on top?
Game One will be the supernatural, comedy "Ghostbusters" versus the rebellious, school skipper in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." This matchup will be the sole focus of our episode today!
And please feel free to stick around after the end of our show for all our silly bloopers!
We recently attended our BIGGEST Comic Con yet! This time we traveled to Jackson, Mississippi, to attend Mississippi Comic Con!
We had such a great time interviewing attendees at our table. We talked about everything from "A New Hope" vs "Raiders of the Lost Ark"… to great Harry Potter moments… and even some animated shows and video games that truly deserve more attention.
Also, we have a small announcement... Over the next month, we will be moving into a new home as well as celebrating the summer holiday with family and friends. This means that we will be taking a short break, BUT we will be back on July 31st!
On July 31st, we will be starting SEASON TWO with movies that are TOTALLY 80s!
The most popular Esports games step into the arena and battle it out through three exciting categories. Starring guest co-hosts Alina and Iliana, it’s time the world knew about Esports on The Nerd Colosseum!
Join us as CS GO, Fortnite, League of Legends, & Dota 2 step into the Colosseum!
Nobody… move… a muscle! Because once again, dinosaurs will roam the big screens as the "Jurassic World" franchise continues on with their biggest project yet — "Jurassic World: Dominion!"
The Nerd Colosseum will see if life really finds a way, and take a look back at MOST ICONIC MOMENTS, AUDIENCE SCORES, and DEATHS CAUSED BY DINOS from the Jurassic Park & World films so far!
Oh! And we spared no expense!
Join us as three variants of the character Obi-Wan Kenobi step into the Colosseum for some epic… “aggressive negotiations!” We will be taking a closer look at the Jedi Master's life—and judge the actors' portrayal/variants of the famous character against three different categories.
This is PREQUEL KENOBI vs. CLONE WARS KENOBI (animated) vs. ORIGINAL TRILOGY KENOBI!
And we have a special guest co-host, Carlton, to help us take a look at such amazing Star Wars moments! Afterward, we share some things we hope to see in the Kenobi series on Disney+!
