Nerd of Paradise
By Nerd of Paradise
Nerd of ParadiseJan 21, 2019
Episode 46: The Master's Pupil (Pat Naoum)
Hello, and welcome back to another episode of Nerd of Paradise!
Don't miss this intriguing discussion with Pat Naoum about his new game The Master's Pupil, a "handpainted puzzle adventure game set inside the eye of an artist". Join us as we chat about the Master himself, Claud Monet, Impressionism, tips & tricks for the game, his now Internet-famous mom, and so much more!
Find out more about The Master's Pupil:
https://www.themasterspupil.com/
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Episode 45: Atlanta Comic Convention '23
Join us as we wander around Atlanta Comic Convention (in February 2023) and discover all this small but mighty con has to offer! Featuring interviews with: Center for Puppetry Arts, author JR Froemling, balloon artist JJ Szabo of Balloons R Cool, Jayce the Bee creator Calvin Reynolds and the Georgia Reptile Society!
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Episode 44: Dragon Con 2022
In this episode we rise from the podcast ashes and explore Dragon Con for the first time! From the Cult of the Mariott Carpet to the Nick Cage Crew, THIS EPISODE HAS IT ALL! Hear from Dino Andrade, Garrett Wang, Steve Troop, Atomic Dairy, John Hudgens, and more!
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Episode 43: Spacefest 2021
Hello, and welcome back to Nerd of Paradise! After almost a year of radio silence we're thrilled to bring you an all-new episode recorded live from Spacefest in Tucson, AZ! In this episode we talk to astronauts, a documentary director, authors, an artist, and more!
Find out more about these fascinating guests:
EclipsesOfTheSun.com
AuthorHall.com
Susan Nimue https://www.spacefest.info/?avada_portfolio=susan-nimue&portfolioCats=30
https://www.thewonderofitallfilm.com/
naturalhistorylab.com
ILCdover.com
https://astronauttomjones.com/
https://www.spaceforartfoundation.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Lee_Fisher
Episode 42: Star Trek: Lower Decks
We are ending our long stretch of radio silence with a look at the all new Star Trek cartoon Lower Decks! In addition to some personal thoughts, we scour the internet for some articles, Google reviews and tweets about this new show that's boldly going where no show has gone before.
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Episode 41: Galaxy's Edge
Happy Star Wars Day! Enjoy this on-the-scene report from Galaxy's Edge Disneyland (from January)!
And remember, the 4th will be with you. Always.
Episode 40: Wild Wild West Con (Steampunk!)
Hello, and welcome to Nerd of Paradise.
In episode 40 we visit Wild, Wild West Con (a Steampunk Convention) held at historic Old Tucson! In this episode: board game designers, an idiot telegraph boy, belly dancers, AND MORE!
Please note: these interviews were recorded a few weeks ago before social distancing was recommended.
Stay safe & healthy, everyone!
Episode 39: Tucson Comic Con (2019)
Hello, and welcome to Episode 39 of Nerd of Paradise!
Kate recently traversed the landscape of Tucson Comic Con 2019 and talked to some very cool people.
On this episode you’ll hear from:
tucsonrollerderby.com
https://bensbells.org
https://alwaysbethor.com/
http://steamaz.com/
1828boxerbots.org
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Episode 38: Phoenix Fan Fusion 2019
We talk Legos, Pluto, dinosaurs and more!
Visit these sites mentioned in the episode:
darrenjgendron.com
lowell.edu
arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org
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Bonus Episode: Goose the Cat
Episode 37: Geek, And You Shall Find
In this episode we talk with Brad Faye and Kelsey Dickerson about their documentary ‘Geek, And You Shall Find’, a film that delves into the history of superheroes and the reasons we are so fascinated by them. Find out the origin story of this amazing journey, what it was like chatting with Stan Lee, the obstacles they faced trying to get to George R. R. Martin, surprising lessons they learned along the way, and so much more!
Go check out GeekAndYouShallFind.com to find out more or go to geek.movie to donate to their Kickstarter!
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Podcast Review - Captain Marvel (2019)
Did we like the film? What's with the negative reviews? Is it better than Wonder Woman? How awesome is Goose the Cat? We answer all of these questions and more in this dynamic review!
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Episode 36: Phoenix Comicon CLIP SHOW
You'll hear from: Tom Kane (Yoda), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules), Garret Wang (Harry Kim) as well as Star Wars authors: Claudia Gray, Chuck Wendig, Daniel Jose Older AND a special guest appearance from DELILAH DAWSON!!
Also hear a brief preview for the upcoming Phoenix Comic Fest in May!
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Episode 35: Nikola Tesla
Resources from the Episode:
Be sure to subscribe to Micah's YouTube channel: Think Like Tesla (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCNT-aYPBEIrtVNx81CdOWw)
Tesla's Notes - teslaresearch.jimdo.com/books-1/colorado-spring-notes-1899-1900/
Oatmeal: Why Nikola Tesla was the Greatest Geek Who Ever Lived -- theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla
8 Things You Didn't Know About Nikola Tesla -- www.pbs.org/newshour/science/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-nikola-tesla
The Extraordinary Life of Nikola Tesla -- www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/extraordinary-life-nikola-tesla-180967758/
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Episode 34: ACE Comic Con AZ (2019)
Hear all about this unique and exciting convention and enjoy interviews with artists, a talking dog, multiple Doctors, a geeky chocolatier, AND MORE!
Guests in order of their appearances:
dutchsdynamicillustration.com
@amotherofdragoneggs
@mumblestohimself
www.facebook.com/TomCookAnimator/
thetrufflecottage.com
www.aztardis.com
@thecosplaydog
johneavesart.com
clintonhobart.com
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Episode 33: Doctor Who
Special thanks to Jessie from The Passionately Casual Podcast and Dom from The Beatles Throughout The Years
Also be sure to listen to Dom's latest tracks at: dominicjlwilliams.bandcamp.com/releases
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If you liked this episode you might also enjoy the NOP episodes on The Beatles, Star Wars Day, and Podcasting!
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Podcast Review - Solo: A Star Wars Story
What did we think of it here at Nerd of Paradise? Listen to Kate's unfiltered thoughts as she left the theater immediately after her first viewing and find out!
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Podcast Review: Rampage (2018)
Rampage, directed by Brad Peyton, is a "science fiction monster film" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Naomie Harris, Jeffery Dean Morgan and more.
Is this movie just another boring action film or does it deliver on the fun, excitement and smashing? Listen to find out!
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Episode 32: Ready Player One / LevelUP
Check out the websites referenced in this episode:
levelupcorp.online
8bitnovel.com
micahjoel.info
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Podcast Review: Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs is a new stop-motion animated film directed by Wes Anderson and features incredible voice talent like: Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Murray, Yoko Ono AND MORE.
Does this movie live up to its quirky expectations? Listen to find out!
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Episdoe 31: FOGcon 8
Episode 30: Mister Rogers
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was a tv staple for multiple generations of children and the values and principles Fred Roger advocated still touch countless lives. In this episode we learn more about who Fred Rogers was and how he's comforted millions with his philosophy of love and kindness. Special thanks to Amy Wishman for sending in her clip and Anthony Breznican for sharing his story with the world!
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Episode 29: Star Trek Discovery
In episode 29 Gary joins Kate once again to discuss the newest Trek on the block -- Star Trek Discovery.
Does Disco live up to our expectations?
What do we think of the new characters?
How does this series stack up to the previous Trek universe?
Listen and find out!
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Podcast Review: Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017)
This film has some interesting nerd connections for fans of Star Wars and the DC universe. Listen to find out if that makes the film worth watching.
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Episode 28: Total Eclipse
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Episode 27: Star Trek Voyager
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Podcast Review: Wonder Woman (2017)
Is this movie everything we hoped it would be? Listen to find out!
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Episode 26 : Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)
In this episode Kate is joined by Dan Brooks, an Electric Light Orchestra Super Fan! Learn all about the fascinating history behind their iconic music.
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Episode 25: Star Wars Day 2017
This episode is a celebration of Star Wars and features some special Star Wars stories from: @forcechildren, @jedinews2010, @pattybones2, @echostation5_7, @genxwing, @unholyalliances, @scubedpod, @jamesjawa and @dan_brooks!
So pour yourself a glass of blue milk and sit back and relax as we reminisce about 40 years of Star Wars!
And remember, the 4th will be with you, always.
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Podcast Review: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
The film is released in digital HD today and is available in BluRay format on April 4th in the US.
Check out BlabbatheHutt.net for a more in-depth Rogue One conversation!
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Episode 24: FOGcon 2017
Episode 24 is all about my recent adventure at FOGcon. Listen on to find out why this con was unlike ANY I've ever attended before!
Lots of great stuff including interviews with:
Lisbet Weir lisbetweir.com
Steven Schwartz
Effie Seiberg effieseiberg.com
Colleen O'Rourke
Vylar Kaftan vylarkaftan.net
Becca Gomez Farrell rebeccagomezfarrell.com and thegourmez.com
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Podcast Review: Kong: Skull Island (2017)
See the film in theaters on March 10th and be sure to let me know what you thought!
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Podcast Review: Beauty and the Beast (2017)
See the film in theaters on March 17th and be sure to let me know what you thought!
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Episode 23 - Indiana Jones
Matthew Jacobs (Writer for Young Indy, and much, much more!)
Thomas Riddle – indyintheclassroom.com
Rob Wainfur – thebeardedtrio.com
Jason Ward – makingstarwars.net/makingindy.net
Links mentioned in episode:
Full interview with Matthew Jacobs
thedwshow.net/2015/08/09/the-who-wars-podcast-038/
Indiana Jones animation by Patrick Schoenmaker
youtu.be/iE8v5WDbbC4
Sean Patrick Flanery blog
www.shineuntiltomorrow.com/
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Episode 22 - Alcohol
Don't miss this informative and entertaining episode!
To find out more about Lucidi Distillery go to lucididistilling.com.
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Episode 21 - Fall Cons 2016
She talks to:
@ConManSeries conmantheseries.com
@SeanHoade seanhoade.com
@TheNotFakeMHP www.youtube.com/user/MiserableHairPeople
@PatrickTylee patricktylee.com
@natailewright_ nataliewrightauthor.com
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Episode 20 - Podcasting
Episode 19 - Ugly
Episode 18 - Body Image
In this episode we talk to Suzy De Keizer about her Body Positivity Project (@thebodypositiviteproject on Instagram).
Kate also gives a few helpful tips about positive body image from nationaleatingdisorders.org.
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Episode 17 - Pokemon
First she gets a basic tutorial on Pokemon itself from Gary (@SealTeam_Shels). Gary is a massive 1st generation fan of Pokemon and may or may not have brought Pokemon to Ireland in the 90s!
Check out some of Gary's work on blabbathehutt.net.
Next up Saf (@wanderlustin) from New Zealand tells us the ins and outs of PokemonGo! She is also a mega Pokemon fan and ihas some valuable insight to resurgance we've seen lately in the world of Pokemon.
Check out Saf's website: notsafforwork.com.
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Episode 16 - Downton Abbey
Check out Lady Carnarvon's blog: www.ladycarnarvon.com.
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Episode 15 - Time Travel
Micah Joel. @micahpedia
micahjoel.info
Nathan Van Coops. @nathanvancoops
nathanvancoops.com
B.L. Alley @WriterBLAlley
writerblalley.wix.com/home
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Episode 14 - Phoenix Comicon 2016
She talks to Wayward Nerd. @waywardnerd
Www.waywardnerd.com
Tracee Cocco @realtraceecocco
Carl Gottlieb @JAWSwriter
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Episode 13 - Interwebs
We talk to the star of the popular youtube video "David After Dentist" (see the video here: https://youtu.be/txqiwrbYGrs.)
Then we talk to Tom Kuipers about the connection between pop culture, memes and Phoenix Comicon.
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Episode 12 - My Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Episode 11 - Star Trek: The Animated Series
commentary for the first episode,
Beyond the Farthest Star.
Mini Episode - Broken Tablet
Be sure to nominate "Broken Tablet" on the Kindle Scout program: kindlescout.amazon.com/search?q=broken+tablet
And check out Micah's site for more info on his Kindle Fire:
micahjoel.info/2016/03/broken-tablet-campaign/
Episode 10 - Rocks & Minerals
Episode 9 - The Beatles
Episode 8 - Cryonics
Visit Alcor.org to find out more!
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