Synopsis
A bi-weekly podcast covering media news and views, including gaming, film, TV, Netflix, social and traditional media.
Episodes
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The Best Media of 2021
27/12/2021 Duration: 55minKenton and Dan discuss their favourite movies, series, books, music of the year (including Hawkeye, Squid Game, TikTok and more!) on the final Media Nerds episode of 2021. Dan has bid 'adieu' to Big Cable as he tries to maximize his streaming services for the best bang for his buck. In the Nerd News, Facebook does something stupid...again. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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272. Dan finally cut the cord!
04/10/2021 Duration: 52minDan has bid 'adieu' to Big Cable as he tries to maximize his streaming services for the best bang for his buck. In the Nerd News, Facebook does something stupid...again. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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271. Rest in peace, Norm.
18/09/2021 Duration: 45minThe Nerds talk about the tragic loss of comedian Norm McDonald, and make preliminary Emmy picks with the 2021 ceremony happening Sunday. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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270. What we watched on our summer vacation...
28/08/2021 Duration: 01h03minKenton & Dan are back from their summer break and chomping at the bit to talk about everything they've watched and TikTokked in that time. But first, a sneak peek at the Star Wars Nerds podcast as they discuss the new Mandalorian behind-the-scenes special on Disney+ Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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269. The Movies are back! (and Loki ended...)
17/07/2021 Duration: 52minDan & Kenton record a special mid-summer episode to celebrate the return of movie theatre-going in their city, and to discuss the final episode of Loki. Spoiler alert: they didn't love it. Be sure to follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danvadeboncoeur https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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259. Learning about Loki
21/06/2021 Duration: 53minKenton & Dan share their early thoughts on Loki, the new Disney+ MCU series. In the Nerd News, they mourn more losses in the world of film and television, while one celebrity lives on through their art. Be sure to follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danvadeboncoeur https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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258. The Story of Late Night
07/06/2021 Duration: 58minDan & Kenton discuss a new docu-series by CNN: The Story of Late Night. In the Nerd News, Netflix "cancels" its newest superhero series. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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156. Oscar and the Winter Soldier
01/05/2021 Duration: 41minKenton rips The Oscars a new one after last week's sub-par ceremony, and both Nerds weigh in on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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255. TikTok, You Don't Stop!
18/04/2021 Duration: 42minKenton jumps on the TikTok bandwagon in preparation for an upcoming assignment, so the Nerds discuss what they like and don't like about the popular video app. Dan's favourite TikTokkers: https://www.tiktok.com/@straw_hat_goofy https://www.tiktok.com/@jstoobs https://www.tiktok.com/@robmatsushita https://www.tiktok.com/@crabman732 https://www.tiktok.com/@propstohistory https://www.tiktok.com/@leroyandleroy Kenton's favourite TikTokkers: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialhowiemandel https://www.tiktok.com/@arnoldschnitzel Be sure to follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danvadeboncoeur https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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254: Put Back The Snyder Cut
27/03/2021 Duration: 43minDan & Kenton could not make it all the way through Zack Snyder's Justice League, but that's not going to stop them from talking about it on the podcast! Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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253. Where's Wanda?
14/03/2021 Duration: 57minKenton & Dan break down the 1st season of WandaVision. In the Nerd News, trouble is brewing for the royal family. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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252. Marketing Mars to the Masses
27/02/2021 Duration: 43minIt's been an exciting couple of weeks for Space Nerds as NASA explores the surface of Mars with its Perseverance rover. Dan & Kenton talk all about how the enthusiasm of the NASA scientists and spokespeople really shine through during media coverage of the mission. Plus, a Winnipeg sports radio station switches to comedy? Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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251. Best & Worst Super Bowl Ads 2021
13/02/2021 Duration: 01h02minKenton and Dan once again review this year's crop of Big Game advertisements, from Jason Alexander Hoodie to Wow Wow No Cow. In the Nerd News: some new developments in the Streaming world: https://whatsondisneyplus.com/every-movie-show-we-know-is-coming-to-disney-via-star-so-far/ Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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250. TikTok Gamestop Trump Insurrection (isn't SEO grand?)
02/02/2021 Duration: 47minKenton & Dan kick off season 9 of the podcast by talking about how social media has affected the real world as of late. Among the topics of discussion: the U.S. Capitol insurrection, Twitter banning Trump for life, the GameStop stock saga, and everything fun happening over on TikTok! In the recommendations, it's all about Cloris Leachman (RIP) and WandaVision. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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249. Presidential Debates and Presidential COVID
03/10/2020 Duration: 51minWhat a week in the world of U.S. politics! Dan and Kenton take a look at the "dumpster fire" of the first Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Plus, Trump's got COVID now, not much of a surprise there. In the Nerd News, Borat is Back and so is Electro? Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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248. Jimmy Kimmel doesn't give a Schitt.
29/09/2020 Duration: 36minLast week's Emmys were delivered in an interesting way. Dan & Kenton break down the good, the bad and the otherwise. Plus, they discuss the new Oscar Diversity Rules AND Kenton claims victory in his war against the word "unique." Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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247. I Propose We Never See Each Other Again After Tonight
14/09/2020 Duration: 51minKenton interviews Winnipeg filmmaker Sean Garrity as part of a CreComm guest speaker session. Sean spoke with students about his career as a Canadian filmmaker, and it was a fascinating discussion. Sean Garrity’s new film, I Propose We Never See Each Other Again After Tonight, is now playing in theatres across Western Canada. See the trailer here: https://youtu.be/b1LgQi1qIRY Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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246. Teaching in the Time of COVID
25/08/2020 Duration: 56minWith just one week until classes start at Red River College, Dan and Kenton talk about what they've done to prepare for teaching an entire semester of their CreComm classes online. Plus, a remake of Planes, Trains and Automobiles? Bad idea. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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245. Don't Forget Your Umbrella Academy!
09/08/2020 Duration: 01h05minSeason 2 of Netflix's The Umbrella Academy has arrived and Kenton & Dan binged it in record time! They get into what they loved and didn't love about the show. Plus, Intellivision is launching a new console next year and Mulan goes straight to Disney+. oin the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support
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Better NOT Call Uncle Ben!
30/07/2020 Duration: 58minDan finally watches season 5 of Better Call Saul, and the Nerds talk about strategic re-branding in the wake of Black Lives Matter. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support