Nerd Lunch

The Nerd Lunch crew is joined by podcasting veteran Chris "Tank" Tanksi and they create different pop culture halls ofs fames. Hear what merits getting inducted, the layout and the judges criteria for the slasher, novelization, 80s action figures and Starfleet officers halls of fame.

Michael May welcomes Walt Disney World superfans Corey Chapman, Lizzie Twachtman, and Mike Westfall to talk about their favorite parks, rides, resorts, and food at The Most Magical Place on Earth. They also create some attractions, lands, and even a movie or two that they'd love to see. 

On this episode we are joined by Digio from Classic Film Jerks to add more lands to the Nerd Lunch World Amusement Park.  Come find out what rides and attractions exist in Ninja Land, He-Man Land and more!

It's the fifth Tuesday in July and the Sweet Sixteen is back to crown the best ice cream flavor. Joining Pax and CT are Dubba from On Second Scoop, Josh Monken from the You May Contribute A Verse podcast, and a bedridden Jeeg via text message. Hang on to your waffle cone because this tournament bracket does not dish up what you expect.

Back by popular demand, its ASK THE CHAP. In this episode, Corey breaks down his favorite Tarantino flicks, shares his thoughts on Season 3 of Stranger Things, discusses possible Star Wars fatigue and so much more.

The new podcast episode sensation that is stunning the world. The audio masterpiece with sounds like never before. Cheer the young(ish) podcasters who alone take on the evil warlords of Internet audio. Hear one incredible onslaught after another. Come prepared for the thrill of a lifetime as the nerds pay a visit to 5 Fingers of Death (AKA King Boxer).

Fourth Chair Army members Evan Hanson, Rob Graham, and Michael May are joined by Nerd Lunch's Jeeg to talk about the original Thomas Magnum, TC, Rick, and of course Higgie Baby. They noodle over noir influences, gab about guest stars, and figure out favorite episodes. Does the show hold up? How does it compare to the new reboot? Finding out won't even cost you your tennis court privileges. 

CT and Jeeg welcome Rob Graham and Pax's notes for the final time they will do their movie menus topic. Predator, Three Amigos, and more get discussed!

Hear the entire panel CT was on at Infinity Con Tallahassee in podcast form. Along with Jon Reddick and George Sumpter from GenXGrownup and Shagg from Fire and Water, the podcasters have "classic geek debates." Also, be sure to check out the Nerd Lunch Visits video available at nerdlunch.net!

On this episode of Nerd Lunch we are joined again by the Batman 75 rhyme team of Jay and Michael May to discuss the two Tim Burton Batman movies for the 30th anniversary of the 1989 Batman.

Are they excellent scifi comedies, disposable popcorn flicks, or a threat to all life on this planet? Annaliese Trammel, Chris Bailey (aka Charlton Hero), and Michael May drill deep into the first three Men in Black movies as well as the comics (thanks to Chris!). They talk about what works, what doesn't, and what it all could mean for Men in Black: International.

Join Jeeg, CT, Pax, and Michael May for some predictions about everyone's favorite Cajun superhero, Gambit, and his standalone movie that will never be made.

The nerds reminisce about their experiences with the Internet in the 90s. Dial-up, AOL discs, USENET groups, MUDs, and crappy search engines made for a special time indeed. WARNING: Do not take a drink every time Netscape is mentioned in this episode.

IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN ENDGAME OR WATCH GAME OF THRONES, do not listen to this episode!   This month, Corey welcomes long time friend and professor (!) Matt Dunn to the show to discuss the final chapter of the Avengers saga, Endgame. They then take a deep dive into Season 8 of Game of Thrones. They discuss plot twists, character arcs, and the shows legacy. Their discussion is spoiler filled, so be warned!

It's the 20th anniversary of Star Wars Episode I, so Pax talks to several members of the Fourth Chair Army to get their own remembrances of experiencing Episode I back when it was released in 1999.

It's the final time the Nerd Lunch crew visits the 50 Cent Bin! We thought last time would be it, but Adam from SequelQuest Pod pitched a new ideas so it's ONE MORE TIME for the bin. This time, the podcasters (including additional guest William Bruce West) have to take two 50 Cent Bin comic book characters and combine them into one. Creativity abounds in this 50 Cent Bin finale!

For this episode we are joined by first time Fourth Chair Retromash as well as Fourth Chair vets Christian Nielsen and Shawn Robare to draft ourselves a heist team.  We are each given 9 positions to fill and we pop culture fantasy draft ourselves a team to steal the Classic Film Jerks Golden Microphone.

Inspired by the upcoming Godzilla movie, Michael May invites Chad Young, Jeff Somogyi, and Evan Hanson to recast giant monsters and giant robots in other genres. The conversation occasionally runs off-topic like a giant lizard in downtown Tokyo, rampaging through eBay, stadium seating, summer camp counseling, and Blue Apron chase variants, but ultimately our fearless team is able to create a kaiju musical, film noir, roller coaster, and a season of Real Housewives: Terror Tooth.

CT, Jeeg and Pax talk about Avengers Endgame.

The original Star Wars Celebration in Denver, CO turned 20 years old on April 30, 2019.  Pax is joined by his friend Jason Collier to talk about their trip out to Denver back in 1999 and their memories of the historic event.