Dave's Nerd Compendium
By David Patterson
Dave's Nerd Compendium started off as a Nerd and Geek life culture podcast that evolved into a podcast about anything and everything that a nerd would be into. Dave is a very knowledgable individual with near 40 years experience in being a nerd. He puts out an episode every week and has been doing so for the last 6 years.
Dave's Nerd CompendiumJun 23, 2021
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Season 2-Episode 5: Hauntingly Beautiful Songs
We have all heard songs that we think are beautiful. And some songs that we thing are hauntingly beautiful. Those songs that send chills up and down your spine when you hear them. This episode is all about them.
Jun 23, 202115:19
Season 2-Episode 4: Go Fest 2021 News
If you are a fan of Pokemon Go, and you like the idea of Go Fest. This episode is all about Go Fest 2021. Starting with what to expect with a two day event. Also at the end of the episode a few small suggestions for the event.
Jun 09, 202115:41
Season Two-Episode Three: Nerdy News
In this episode Dave covers some of the nerdy news that has cross his desk over the past two weeks. He also adds a new segment, "Nerd's Recommendation" in which he recommends the 2020 re-release 'Break In' by Halestorm featuring Amy Lee.
May 26, 202119:41
Season 2 Episode 2: Path of Enlightenment
This episode is all about one of the three Nerdom Paths of Enlightenment. There is a special guest, John Bruske, and he talks about his journey down the Path of Enlightenment that is Star Trek. Although he has not fully finished his pilgrimage, he still has Discovery, Picard, Lower Deck, and maybe the original Animated Series. And as we have Strange New Worlds and Prodigy that are in development right now.
May 12, 202101:34:44
Season Two-Episode One: The Musings of Chris Chavez II
It's alive...ALIVE!!! Dave's Nerd Compendium has returned and is back for a new episode after a long hiatus. He is back with Grammy Nominated, Vocalist/Musician/Producer, Michigan native Chris Chavez II, whom Dave has known for 13 years, if not more. They talk about Chris' time in 4th + Main, to relaunching his YouTube channel (5-3-2021), to the iconic news of him being a Grammy nominee.
Apr 28, 202136:26
E330 - To The Wayback Machine
As you remember from last episode, Dave will be spotlighting some of his favorite interviews from the past 6 years of podcasts. In this week Dave go back to episode #51 in which he interviews Rochelle Davis, best known for playing Sarah from the original 'The Crow' film.
Sep 05, 202036:05
327 - Books and Plays to Movies
This week Dave is back to talk about films that you might not have known that they were actually plays or books before. Some of these movies are Academy Award winning Best Films.
Aug 12, 202025:25
E326 - Sandman
This week Dave is back to talk about an audiobook he just recently finished, that got its start as a comic book. He means the Neil Gaiman classic The Sandman, was release first in 1989, but recently adapted in July of 2020 as an audiobook. With an all-star cast doing the reading, this audiobook is a strong recommendation from Dave the Nerd. And if you haven’t read the comic, do so!!! This audiobook is an adaption of the first three graphic novels. This week Dave is back with a new #DNC episode. #PodernFamily #Podcast #MakePod #Nerd #Geek #AgeOfTheGeek #Podknife
Aug 05, 202018:35
E325 - Movie Musicals
This week Dave is back to talk about musicals that have been adapted to be movie musicals. Now traditionally movie musicals will either be adaptations, pirated (cam recording), or pro-shots. This list from 2018 is titled the 15 Greatest Movie Musicals of the last 20 years.
Jul 29, 202032:58
E324 - Peace Talks Review
This week Dave is back to talk about everything that is Jim Butcher’s 16th Dresden Files book ‘Peace Talks’. This episode fall under the SPOILER ALERT type of episode. So if you have not read the book yet, please hold off listening to this episode until you have read the book.
Jul 22, 202026:18
E323 - Mid-Summer Nerdly News
This week Dave is back with a episode that is later than he expected. But is out none-the-less. He is back to talk about some of the nerdy news stories that has crossed his news feed over the past week.
Jul 20, 202013:29
E321 - Pokemon Update
This week Dave talking about the two different Pokemon Presents that happened on the 17th and the 24th. He gives you a quick rundown of what all the Isle of Armor has in store for people.
Jul 01, 202025:32
E320 - Early 2000’s Superhero Movies…did it age well?
This week Dave talking about movies from the early 2000’s that are deemed nerdy. You often hear the term “that aged well” or “they aged well”, well that is where the concept for this episode comes in. This is all about the movies and if they aged well or they haven’t.
Jun 24, 202038:24
E319 - 90’s Nerd Movies…did it age well?
This week Dave talking about movies from the 90s that are deemed nerdy. You often hear the term “that aged well” or “they aged well”, well that is where the concept for this episode comes in. This is all about the movies and if they aged well or they haven’t.
Jun 17, 202033:54
E318 - 80’s Nerd Movies…did it age well?
This week Dave talking about movies from the 80s that are deemed nerdy. You often hear the term “that aged well” or “they aged well”, well that is where the concept for this episode comes in. This is all about the movies and if they aged well or they haven’t.
Jun 10, 202036:25
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E316 - [Untitled]
This week Dave talking about his area of Michigan, Metro Detroit area, is still on the Stay at Home order. So he found an article that is all about shows that are binge worthy that was published beginning of May. There are a few shows that are on this list that he has added to his Netflix Queue.
May 27, 202011:16
E 312 - Somebody Save Me
This week Dave is back talking about a show he just finished all 10 seasons of. He started watching it 4 years ago and then took a break and have been poking at it here and there for the past year. He finally finished it and was blown away by how good it was. Of course he is talking about Smallville the look at Clark Kent, before he became Superman. Remember they had an agreement No Tights, No Flight!
Apr 29, 202028:31
E 311 - OUaT Part 1
This week Dave is back this week with a dear friend, Kelly Jackson, to talk about one of her favorite shows. This is also the show that Dave has hinted about that he was binge watching for the past month or so. So this is a breakdown by season of a show that spanned 7 years. This is Once Upon a Time Part 1.
Apr 22, 202001:21:56
E302 – OTH
This week Dave is back talking about a show that has been off the air since 2012. But it is a show that he recently finished a two month binge about. The show has great music, good writing, and even tosses in some sports with a heavy dose of drama. If you haven’t been able to guess by the title, Dave is talking ‘One Tree Hill’ in this weeks episode.
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Feb 19, 202023:14
E290 – Spook-tober Best Halloween Songs Ever
This week Dave is back to talk about the 50 best halloween songs ever as posted on Elle.com. This list is just about one week old. So you will easily be able to find or identify each one of these songs.
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Oct 30, 201917:56
E287 – Spook-tober TV Shows
This week Dave is back to talk about scary shows that should be binge-watched on Halloween. Some of these shows Dave has seen and enjoys. Some he hasn’t started to watch yet. But he does ask to hear from you on shows you think should have been on the list.
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Oct 09, 201917:47
E282 – Inspiring Books Guys Need to Read
This week Dave is back, but he’s talking books. But not just any books, the most inspiring books every guy needs to read. This list that was compiled back in June has 19 books on it. But there are many other books that guys should read. Dave also challenges the listeners to put together a list of books that they think every guy should read as well.
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Sep 04, 201923:23
E281 – Wedding Music
This week Dave is back, but he’s talking weddings? What the?!?! No, Dave is not getting married, but he did come up with a list of songs for a Daddy/Daughter dance at a wedding. Along with a list of songs you do not want to play at a wedding. This topic came from a co-worker of Dave’s asking for suggestions for a Daddy/Daughter dance number for her upcoming wedding.
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Aug 28, 201934:47
E278 – Pokemon Go News
This week, Dave is back with his version of the Podbros Pokemon Go Podcast. Boy does Dave hate alliteration. He has had notes scribbled down for a few months now, but could not find the time to meet up with John to do a proper Go-Cast, so he will do his best at a solo version.
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Aug 07, 201929:48
E277 – Do you like marathons?
This week Dave is back with a new episode. The title is semi misleading. He told you that he would talk about what he has been watching. So in this episode, he talks about the five shows that he recently binged on seasons of.
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Jul 31, 201935:52
E273 – Video Game Movies Worth Watching
This week , ave talks about why there was no episode last week. But he does have a new episode this week. In this weeks episode, he talks about an article that talks about the 12 video game movies worth watching. Do you like what is on the list? Let him know.
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Jul 03, 201926:58
E272 – MK11
This week, Dave has been hooked on Mortal Kombat 11 and its addictive story line. In this episode, Dave will tell you the story like and will give you some information about the new game for the series that is almost 27 years old.
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Jun 19, 201924:28
E269 – The Sequel
This week Dave was inspired by a conversation he had with a friend about crappy or good sequels. So he found a list of both and thought he would share with you. Please be sure to reach out to him if you would like to add a movie to either list.
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May 29, 201918:18
E267 – Nerdy News
This week Dave discusses different news stories that have crossed the Nerd Desk.
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May 15, 201938:24
E265 – Captain Marvel…again?
This week Dave does not repeat himself by talking about Captain Marvel. But instead the DC version of the character that is also known as Shazam. He also reviews the movie that came out in 2019. But also talked about the future DC feature films that will be coming out.
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May 01, 201927:40
E262 – Hollywood Premier
This week Dave had the honor of going to a Hollywood/Hollyweird Premier for the movie based on the graphic novel ‘Rottentail’! How can a movie so campy not be amazing!!! I think everyone should see it. I also got to go to a short film premier with John Bruske and it was amazing.
http://sourcepointpress.com/rottentail-the-movie
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Apr 10, 201917:41
E260 – 50 Greatest Soundtracks of All Time
This week Dave covers an article that he found that covers the 50 Greatest Soundtracks of All Time. This spawned from a conversation he had over the weekend in which multiple soundtracks were named. A few actually appeared on this list. So Dave posed the question, what soundtracks do you think should be counted as the greater of all time?
Warning: May contain a few explicit words
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Mar 27, 201901:48:13
E256 – I know them as…
This week Dave talks about a concept that everyone can relate to. If when you are watching a movie or tv show and you see an actor and all you can think about is one role. Like Sly Stallone as either Rocky or Rambo.
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Feb 27, 201914:59
E255 – Movie Review and News
This week Dave reviews a movie he just watched last night. He also covers a couple quick articles that all steam from the same type/source.
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Feb 20, 201913:37
E254 – Best Comic Story Arcs of 2018
This week Dave found an article that talks about the 25 best story arcs in comics or graphic novels of 2018. One of which he has been picking up for a few years ago. Although he would have rated it higher if it were his list.
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Feb 13, 201952:44
E253 – Nerdy News
This week Dave found multiple articles of different things that he found interesting and thought he should share with everyone. What articles, and what were they about? You will need to listen to this quick episode and find out. Also you get the first of three questions to win a digital copy of Deadpool 2.
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Feb 06, 201923:50
E250 – King Adaptations….Ranked?
This week Dave talks about horror movies, but not just horror movies…Stephen King movies. In an article written for comicbook.com they rank 39 of King’s adaptations. Dave goes through the list and gives a little of his own commentary as he goes through the list.
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Jan 16, 201938:46
E249 – Horror-4-Kids
This week Dave talks about horror movies that you might want to watch with your kids. This topic was a conversation that Dave had with his boss, that spurred him finding an article from Collider and sharing it with all of us.
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Jan 09, 201935:18
E247 – Movies better than the book?
This week Dave talks about an article that he found where they claim the movie is far better than the book that they are adapted from. There are a few titles that Dave agrees with and a few he has never read the books to make a judgement.
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Dec 12, 201819:46
E246 – TV & Movie Reboots
This week Dave talks about something that he is not a fan of. That thing is reboots. This week Dave goes over a list of either television or movie reboots that will be coming on either in 2018 or 2019.
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Dec 05, 201842:42
E245 – Mayfair Series
This week Dave talks about a horror, gothic, science fiction series written by Anne Rice and was released from 1990 – 1994. He covers the plot of each of the books and also how if it is an Anne Rice book it will always return to vampires somehow.
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Nov 28, 201826:27
E244 – Metlan Go!
This week Dave talks about Pokemon Go update that allows you to catch Metlan (Nutto…as it was called after Chikorita day. He also touches base on the Switch games Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. But he also talks about the newest Legendary T5 Raid Boss.
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Nov 21, 201828:37
E241 – Halloween Special
This week Dave celebrates Halloween by talking about the worst horror movies ever made, and a list of the worst/best of 2018. Dave willing watches a lot of bad movies, so you will not have to.
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Oct 31, 201846:46
E240 – Dracula
This week Dave talks about one of the Universal Monsters that speaks to him. Well it is actually the concept of the monster, than the monster itself. This monster has been played by Bela Legosi, Lon Chaney, Christopher Lee, and Gary Oldham. But this is all about Count Dracula written by Bram Stoker.
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Oct 24, 201833:38
E239 – Frankenstein
This week Dave remembers a dear friend of his that passed away a week ago. This week he talks about one of the things near and dear to her heart, Frankenstein’s Monster. So Dave breaks down the novel of Frankenstein.
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Oct 17, 201829:27
E238 – Lobo
This week Dave talks about one of his favorite under-appreciated comic book characters ever. That would be the infamous Lobo. From his villainous start to his relaunch as an anti-hero. He has clashed with some of the bigs in the DC universe. But he didn’t gain a good following until the 90s. Want to know more, you will need to listen.
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Oct 03, 201839:01
E237 – Pokemon Go News
This week in the second DNC episode you will get, Dave covers quickly some of the big news that has hit in Pokemon Go. There’s a new Pokemon, that links with the Nintendo Switch game, what is that all about?
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Sep 26, 201812:19
E236 – Fall TV Shows
This week Dave goes over an article he found that talks about Fall Television shows that you should either watch, skip, or that might be hit/miss material. This article was released on the 19th of September on buzzfuse.net in case you want to look up the article.
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Sep 26, 201833:13
E234 – Ashley Nemer
This week Dave was honored to have an indie author come on the show to talk about her new book “The Ones Who Lived”. This dystopian book is really interesting and everyone should pick it up and check it out. The release date is 9/18/2018 and is available for pre-order on Amazon. Please feel free to use the Amazon link on the PodBros site when you make any purchases.
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Sep 05, 201849:34
E233 – Percy Jackson
This week Dave talks about a book series that his buddy’s daughters strongly suggest that any fantasy fan should read. The series is a 5 book series, that has spawned supplementary books, movies, and sequel series. Also, have a few other series that have minor tie-ins to the first series.
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Aug 29, 201828:57