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Nerdy For 30

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Comedians Tim Keck (MTV) and Kevin Bauer (Puppy Bowl XIV) talk nerdy (ish) movies for 30 (ish) minutes.
You can email the show at NerdyFor30@gmail.com
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Space Jam: A New Legacy

Nerdy For 30Jul 28, 2021

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X-Men: The Last Stand

X-Men: The Last Stand

It's time to talk about the first bad X-Men movie! Tim and Kevin dive in to figure out what went wrong, talk about what still worked, and draft their own teams of X-Men.


We want to hear who (besides Wolverine) would be on your 6-person X-Men roster. Send it to us via email at nerdyfor30@gmail and we'll rate it on the show!

Apr 18, 202436:59
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Tim and Kevin come full circle as they cover GODZILLA x KONG, the brand collab monster mash that's sweeping the US box office. But can these two titans teaming up deliver a movie worthy of your time?

Apr 11, 202435:20
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Put on your parkas because Tim and Kevin are tackling the new Ghostbusters movie. They talk ghost flirting, dilapidated firehouses and if there are enough characters in this movie.

Apr 04, 202434:19
Best Picture: Oppenheimer

Best Picture: Oppenheimer

Kevin and Tim rewatch Oppenheimer after its Best Picture win at the Oscars.  They talk about what’s changed since Barbenheimer, if Oppenheimer is a superhero and if any of these actors were in the same movie.

Mar 28, 202434:22
Action Movie Draft ft. Matt Strickland

Action Movie Draft ft. Matt Strickland

Tim and Kevin are joined by special guest Matt Strickland to draft their favorite action movie actors to create the best action movies ever!


Matt's band Sea Urchin just dropped their debut album. You can listen to their latest single here.

They're also releasing a full album cassette which you can purchase below:

https://seaurchinband.bandcamp.com/album/destroy



Mar 21, 202437:40
Mailbag Monday - March 18, 2024

Mailbag Monday - March 18, 2024

Tim and Kevin open up the mailbag for more emails from... Kevin's friends.

Mar 18, 202419:44
X2: X-Men United

X2: X-Men United

The X-Men are back and so are we. Tim and Kevin talk badass openings, mutant analogies, and the highs and lows of Fox's classic X-Men sequel.

Mar 14, 202437:34
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

Kevin and Tim are talking Dune: Part 2. After their tepid response to the first movie, Part 2 really lived up to the hype. The boys get philosophical on this one talking sand worms, Bene Jesuit propaganda and if Paul is a hero or not.

Mar 07, 202436:01
Dune (2021)

Dune (2021)

Kevin and Tim are joined by special guest Dani King. They talk dragonfly ships, oedipal complex and if Dune is sci-fi or fantasy.


*Slight spoilers for future events in the book Dune.

Feb 29, 202434:40
Madame Web

Madame Web

Bam! Whack! Pow! We beat this movie the fuck up. Email Nerdyfor30@gmail.com with your questions and concerns.

Feb 22, 202438:34
Turning Red ft. Lauren Moore

Turning Red ft. Lauren Moore

Pixar's Turning Red finally hit theaters. Is it worth a trip to see it on the big screen? (Yes, it absolutely is). Lauren Moore fills in for Tim Keck on this action-packed episode of Nerdy for 30.

Feb 15, 202438:21
X-MEN (2000)

X-MEN (2000)

Kevin and Tim go way back to the X-Men's first movie appearance. They talk superpowers, symbolism and finding public transportation.

Feb 08, 202433:15
Rebel Moon

Rebel Moon

You're in for it now: Tim and Kevin cover Rebel Moon, talking through inconsistent characters, Zack Snyder's filmography, and just why this movie happened in the first place.

Feb 01, 202435:00
Night Swim

Night Swim

When the sun is away, the pool will play! Kevin and Tim take a dip in the Night Pool and the water's just fine. Tune in to hear them dissect the pool's motivation and hatch an idea for the next big franchise.

Jan 25, 202438:04
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Kevin and Tim breakdown the latest installment in the Aquaman franchise. They talk trident tossing, Manta getting done dirty and how this movie stacks up to the first one.

Jan 18, 202436:34
The 2023 Rennies: Part 2

The 2023 Rennies: Part 2

We've got five more awards to give this year, and every movie we covered in 2023 is eligible. Part 2 has even more of your favorite Rennies categories:

  • Best Picture
  • Best Sound
  • Too Longest
  • Fuck You, No Way

and of course...

  • The Ryan Reynolds Award for Excellence in Film

This year's race is tighter than ever. Tune in to find out who's walking away with it all!

Dec 28, 202339:19
The 2023 Rennies: Part 1

The 2023 Rennies: Part 1

The Rennies are BACK!

It's Tim and Kevin's favorite time of year as they convene for the third annual Ryan Reynolds Awards for Excellence in Film. We kick things off with five of your favorite award categories:

  • Best Actor
  • Best Fight Scene
  • Horniest Moment
  • Best Trailer / Worst Movie
  • Biggest Beef (sponsored by Arby's)

Every movie we reviewed on the pod in 2023 is eligible. But who will win? Find out now!

Dec 28, 202333:10
Christmas Special: Die Hard ft. Matt Strickland

Christmas Special: Die Hard ft. Matt Strickland

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Welcome to the 3rd Annual Nerdy for 30 Die Hard pod! It's hotly debated whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie, so the boys and Special Guest Matt Strickland are pitching changes to Die Hard in order to make it even more of a Christmas movie than it already is.
Dec 25, 202334:21
Lethal Weapon 3 ft. Mike Breen

Lethal Weapon 3 ft. Mike Breen

Special guest Mike Breen returns for the second half of our annual Lethal Weapon/Ryan Gosling extravaganza. This week the gang's talking unstable men, unflappable women and an early sexual awakening for Tim.

Dec 24, 202335:42
Crazy, Stupid, Love ft. Mike Breen

Crazy, Stupid, Love ft. Mike Breen

Kevin and Tim are joined by special guest Mike Breen for an event 365 days in the making!

The gang talks relationship drama, red pill bros and of course, Ryan Gosling.

Dec 14, 202335:26
Godzilla Minus One ft. Colby Smith

Godzilla Minus One ft. Colby Smith

Godzilla subtracted One so we added One incredible special guest Colby Smith!

The boys talk the history of Godzilla movies, heat beams, thunder thighs and if this movie is too good for the pod.


Check out Colby's radio show Clear The Dance Floor live on radiofreebrooklyn.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

Dec 07, 202330:54
Review/Preview: November/December 2023

Review/Preview: November/December 2023

The end of the year is almost here: tune in to hear what's coming up on Nerdy for 30!

Dec 01, 202318:31
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Kevin and Tim are joined by special guest Lauren Moore!

They talk animation, fight scenes and if Puss in Boots is a heck of a day.

Nov 30, 202336:13
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

Scott Pilgrim barely got of the ground.

Kevin and Tim discuss music, Kevin's love of Scott Pilgrim and what happened to make this show so mid.

Nov 23, 202334:40
The Marvels

The Marvels

Kevin and Tim are marveling at the fact everyone isn't enjoying this movie. They think it's good!

The boys talk about the Khan family, alien cats and the lameness of Nick Fury.

Nov 16, 202336:25
Loki Season 2

Loki Season 2

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Nov 14, 202329:50
Gen V

Gen V

The Boys is back, and so are the boys! Tim and Kevin grab their backpacks and head back to school for a masterclass in superhero entertainment. They talk about fun powers, acting talent, and the absurd number of dicks in this franchise.

Nov 09, 202335:37
Mailbag + Review/Preview: October/November 2023

Mailbag + Review/Preview: October/November 2023

You've got mail! After some spoiler-free last thoughts on October's movies, Kevin and Tim answer a few (extremely fun) listener questions, then preview what's coming up on the pod next month.

Nov 03, 202330:29
Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice

Kevin assumed Tim loves this movie and we all know what happens when you assume.

The boys talk loving couples, special effects and what a pervert Beetlejuice is.

Nov 02, 202331:47
SCREAM (1996) ft. Babe Finley

SCREAM (1996) ft. Babe Finley

We're back with another big one: SCREAM, the slasher movie that saved slasher movies... and horror in general. Tim and Kevin are joined by Kevin's friend Babe Finley for a conversation about Rose McGowan, absentee parents, and the best way to store your boat.

Oct 26, 202334:54
The Exorcist (1973)

The Exorcist (1973)

Kevin and Tim are back to take on an all-time horror classic. Does The Exorcist hold up? Are the first 11 minutes necessary? And what merch would Tim and Kevin like to make for this movie?

Find all of this and more on this week's Nerdy for 30.

Oct 19, 202334:56
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer

Tim and Kevin try to talk about The Exorcist: Believer without a demon hurting their feelings. They discuss how effective an exorcism is, longwinded monologues and if this movie was a Heck of a Day.
Oct 12, 202334:56
A Haunting in Venice

A Haunting in Venice

Kevin and Tim are back with a relatively calm episode about a relatively calm movie. They talk Tina Fey, precocious kids, and what makes for a good sick day movie; if you're looking to start your Halloween movie watching off right, you could do a lot worse.

Oct 05, 202333:03
Expend4bles

Expend4bles

Tim and Kevin come in guns blazing to break down the Expend4bles! The boys talk unnecessary stunts, draft their favorite Expendables and suggest who they'd like to see in Expend5bles.

Sep 28, 202334:24
One Piece (Live Action)

One Piece (Live Action)

Tim welcomes special guest Cory Oliver to the pod so they can nerd out on the new live action One Piece movie on Netflix. They discuss which characters really delivered, epic anime moments and if live action actually worked.

Sep 26, 202337:11
Movie Tier Pod 2: Below the AIR Meridian

Movie Tier Pod 2: Below the AIR Meridian

Tim and Kevin are back to finish what they started: assigning their new categories & tiers to all the movies they've watched so far this year.

Sep 22, 202333:10
At Long Last: The Movie Tier Pod

At Long Last: The Movie Tier Pod

Tim and Kevin have spent weeks ruminating on how they need a well-defined tier system so that they're speaking the same language while ranking movies.


Since the cinema world wouldn't--or couldn't-- they've decided to roll up their sleeves and do it themselves. It may not be well-defined, and it might not actually be a tier system, but they've certainly made... something.


To follow along with Tim's spreadsheet, watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/pDzNPggL-uA

Sep 21, 202329:52
The Equalizer 3

The Equalizer 3

Tim Keck hosts two friends of the show Colby Smith and Matt Strickland to talk about The Equalizer 3! They discuss old side characters, the evils of capitalism and Denzel Washington's best looks.

Sep 19, 202336:38
Clear The Dance Floor/Nerdy for 30 Crossover!

Clear The Dance Floor/Nerdy for 30 Crossover!

Tim and Kevin were invited on Colby Smith's radio show Clear The Dance Floor and it was so much fun we decided to share it here. Enjoy!

Clear The Dance Floor is hosted by Colby Smith LIVE every Sunday at 4:00pm on Radio Free Brooklyn. The show is then released as a podcast, available wherever you get you're podcasts. Check it out!

Sep 14, 202358:54
Sardar Udham

Sardar Udham

Kevin and Tim are taken to school by Sardar Udham. The boys talk movie tiers, how Americans learn world history and if "good" movies have a place on this podcast.

Sep 07, 202335:25
Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle

Boy oh boy do Tim and Kevin wish this movie was better! They talk about what worked, what didn't, and why Susan Sarandon was so hands on as a CEO.

Aug 31, 202333:10
The Meg 2: The Trench

The Meg 2: The Trench

Tim and Kevin dive in to the latest Jason Statham classic, talking easy cuts, kickboxing sharks, and just how big the human sinus cavities are.

Aug 24, 202336:42
The Mitchells vs. the Machines

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

This is the animated movie Kevin and Tim compare every other animated movie to! The boys talk fight scenes, family dynamics and tiny details.

Aug 17, 202333:45
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Kevin and Tim talk pop culture references, turtle anatomy and bug to human ratios.

Aug 10, 202333:15
Secret Invasion

Secret Invasion

Tim & Kevin's dislike of Secret Invasion is hiding in plain sight. They talk lame reveals, regrettable character developments, and whether or not Tim would kiss a Skrull.

Aug 03, 202335:06
REVIEW/PREVIEW: July/August 2023

REVIEW/PREVIEW: July/August 2023

Kevin and Tim light the beam once more to rank everything they watched in July and talk through everything they're watching in August. Plus: a mailbag!

Jul 28, 202316:55
Barbenheimer

Barbenheimer

Tim and Kevin saw Oppenheimer and Barbie back to back so they are tackling both movies at once! They talk Nolan's directing, Barbie's writing and they can't agree on which movie is better.

Jul 27, 202334:39
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

Loving Dead Reckoning was an impossible mission for Kevin and Tim. They discuss Kevin's Mission Impossible movie rankings, Tom Cruise's stunts and how their love of the Fast franchise might be slowing Dead Reckoning down.

Jul 20, 202331:60
Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2

Tim and Kevin revisit Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2. They talk about the epic fight scenes, Doc Ock and of course Spider-Man.

Jul 13, 202339:41
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Tim and Kevin cast the widest net possible in this episode, talking about everything from murderous children to the way they hope refrigerators work in the future. If you're new to the podcast, this is a perfect place to start.

Jul 06, 202332:44