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NW NERD Podcast offers news, feature stories and perspectives on all things nerd and beyond. Hosted by Pop Culture Journalist Dyer Oxley, and featuring a range of contributors and guest co-hosts. We're an inclusive podcast where being a nerd is a good thing.

05/05/2024

Just off of downtown Vashon Island is a fence made out of doors, all drawn fromnpop culture. Can you recognize them all?

04/17/2024

It's coming up...

03/28/2024

Ming Chen's bars and bites guide to the NW.
Why? Ming spends a lot of time on the road, traveling to different conventions. In doing so, he has become familiar with many cities across the USA, getting to know the local restaurants, cafes, dive bars, and more. And he has a few favorite spots in the Northwest that he never misses.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/855742/14776625-ming-chen-s-bars-and-bites-guide-to-the-nw

03/05/2023

Emerald City Comic Con's has its reasons to move forward without the Homegrown section, featuring local creators. But perhaps, for local fans, it's about something more. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 3, 2023.

03/04/2023

Cosplay is not just about crafting screen-accurate costumes for . It's also about fitness. NW NERD presents a feature profile on this Northwest couple who builds their attire along with their bodies.

This feature is an audio version of a profile on Rogues Gallery Cosplay published in the first edition of NW NERD Magazine. Find a digital copy of the magazine at nw-nerd.com

02/12/2023

Cosplayer Ani-Mia has taken her cosplay to new heights as a writer who has been featured in Otaku Magazine and Cosplay Central. She didn't let her passions end there and also penned a series of comics for Betty Page series. But these stories may not be what you would assume.

Also in this episode: Random Fandom with Andrew. Andrew reaches back into his childhood memories to reminisce about a little-known 1980s TV show.

02/03/2023

The FRIENDS Experience opened in Seattle this week, offering a deep dive into the sitcom. While the attraction certainly offers a fun time for the casual viewer, hardcore fans will find moments of awe — the sort of fans who clap at the right moment during the theme song, and who have an opinion ab...

01/20/2023

Dyer takes a break from being shy and talks NW NERD and about his old stomping grounds !

01/05/2023

The magic has run out for a unique pub in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. According to a post on its website Wednesday, The Splintered Wand is shutting down after a year… Read More

10/28/2022

Downen Creative Studios sits down with NW NERD to discuss everything from cosplay to SheProp … and a little bit about Cyndi Lauper. Check out our latest podcast episode.

10/06/2022

So stoked to add this latest from to the “manticorner” in NW NERD’s studio.

This art is fueled like fire, so start melting ladies cuz the image is hotter than hot, it’s hot, hot, HOT! It’s the right size, right build, right hair, right on, right on, right on!

09/28/2022

Not only do these toys need a new home, so does the shop’s owners. Pitch in for a great part of our region’s geekonomy!

😔PLEASE SHARE- We have to MOVE 😭 Check out more details why in the gofundme - https://gofund.me/cb5ee6c5 😢
Please send lots of love. We have been in this building for 13 years and are absolutely in love with it. We also LOVE our location by all our other Nerdy Friends like , , Games Workshop, and 🍒💣❤️
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09/21/2022

NW Nerd Magazine is now in Coos Bay/North Bend! check out Gamers' Cantina and Recycle Video Games for a free first issue!

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Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston
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09/06/2022

Left some fresh in , . Go find them!

08/31/2022

NW NERD has 2 free tickets to ’s upcoming Drink & Draw afterparty on Sept. 9 to give away. To enter: like this post; tag your best nerd (friend). Winner will be selected at random next week.

Just in case it needs to be said, this event is at a bar, so you should probably be 21+, and by “probably” I mean most definitely.

Want to purchase tickets? Go to https://rosecitycomiccon.com/after-parties/

Also: *Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.*

08/25/2022

Trying to get you a new episode, but Cosmo, ’s staff reporter, keeps butting in. “Tone down those peaks. Cut that section for the stinger! Got any treats?” Well, at least he’s working hard. New episode coming soon!

08/21/2022

is slinging magazines. Head on over to get your FREE copy!

08/19/2022

FREE first editions of !
Check out (booth 2022), (1802) and (1810) at this weekend!

08/18/2022

08/13/2022

The unique career path of - from video store clerk to “Clerks” and more.
Check out the latest episodes of NW NERD Podcast!

08/11/2022

Promo placement at Triple Knock in ! Also at !!!

08/09/2022

Go give Vault 31 Bar some love!

Issue #01 of magazine.

Pick up your copy here!

08/06/2022

NW NERD has a new staff ruffporter and he’s helping us with the debut of !
Yep. It’s finally here. Our now has a zine of its own. Come check out the first edition at !

08/02/2022

Better act fast! Looks like seats are filling up for ’s Drink & Draw afterparty. See you there!

http://rosecitycomiccon.com/after-parties

http://rosecitycomiccon.com/after-parties

08/01/2022

Who's coming out to Renton City Retro this weekend?
NW NERD will be there, on the couch, with something special to share. But you got to be there to find out.

We just wanted to give a quick shout out to our sponsor Seattle Retro Gaming Expo for sponsoring our Free Play area.

07/26/2022

Proud to be the media sponsor for ’s Drink and Draw after party Sept. 9. Come for a drink, some drawing, a good cause, and to see the latest evolution of NW NERD.

07/26/2022

NW NERD is proud to be the exclusive media sponsor for Rose City Comic Con's Drink and Draw after party Sept. 9.
Be there for a drink, some drawing, special guests, and the latest evolution of NW NERD!

🍻 ✏️ Join us at Spirit of 77 to flex those creative muscles and sip some brews at the Official Friday Night After Party!

• Charity auction to benefit Hero Initiative
• Prizes from Vault Comics, Wacom, Dark Horse Comics, Oni Press, etc.
• Special guests Matthew Clark, Eryk Donovan Art, and more TBA!

Limited $15 Early Bird tickets on sale NOW! 🎟️ https://loom.ly/qsa8qns

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The Liberty Pub in North Bend, Ore. is a nice surprise off #Hwy101. At first glance, this bar looks like a decent watering hole with plenty of love from locals. But what is that? A room for playing #dungeonsanddragons?! Is that pop art of the #Borg queen? Are those #montypython action figures? And did Harrison Ford really sit at this spot at the bar?! You’ll have to ask the regulars for that story. Plus the menu is pretty decent, spanning calamari to calzones, and plenty of pizza (including a pad Thai pizza that we were not bold enough to try). If you’re in the North Bend area along the #OregonCoast, this is one spot not to miss. #nerd #geek #starwars #startrek #pub #oregontravel #geektravel #nerdtravel #oregon #pnw #pnwadventures #pnwlife #roadtrip #oregonroadtrip #bar #popculture #popcultureart

A trip along the Oregon coast is incomplete without a stop at the @ittybittyinn in North Bend, Ore. It has five themed rooms, including: ~A Star Trek room ~An Oregon Trail room ~A 1970s disco room ~A tiki lounge room ~A tiki cha-cha room. The gift shop is stocked with custom-made soaps, local coffee and beer, shirts and more. The inn itself is painted with murals from Sasquatch to Star Wars to Battlestar Galactica. They also offer mountain bike tours and crabbing tours. Perhaps the biggest selling point is the innkeeper Rik. He has gone above and beyond, and totally far out, making this motel an otherworldly experience. The rooms have so many details and deep cuts for fans, they cannot be listed here. They just have to be experienced.

Bow ties are cool. That’s our favorite NASA STEM educator Steven Smith sporting his new NW NERD bow tie.

Spotlight: How Overwatch's Jen Cohn orders coffee

Voice actor Jen Cohn sits down with NW NERD to discuss how she got the role of Pharah on Overwatch, how she likes her coffee (it's complicated), and who she credits with influencing her personality. That, and a lot more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Episode 37: Cryptocurrency & Blockchain For Beginners Round Table

In this season’s eighth Round Table episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley are joined by Dan McKeon, a software engineer, crypto owner, and blockchain enthusiast. He opens up the world of cryptocurrency for novices like Nick and Dyer. They start off defining what cryptocurrency and blockchain are before discussing whether you should invest in crypto (you shouldn’t), how cryptocurrencies are a lot like gold, crypto's energy use problem, and much more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Episode 406: Actor Russell Hodgkinson and artist Blacky Shepherd

NW NERD presents two interviews. First, a conversation with actor Russell Hodgkinson, who has led an eclectic life from the military to the stage, and to his role as Doc on Z Nation. He even was a manny for Lucille Ball's grandchildren at one point. Also, comic artist Blacky Shepherd talks about the genre of horror and how he has found a way to contribute his art to the titles he loves, from Vampirella to Voltron, and more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Spotlight: How Overwatch's Jen Cohn orders coffee

Episode 37: Cryptocurrency & Blockchain For Beginners Round Table

Episode 406: Actor Russell Hodgkinson and artist Blacky Shepherd

Episode 37: Cryptocurrency & Blockchain For Beginners Round Table

Spotlight: How Overwatch's Jen Cohn orders coffee

Episode 406: Actor Russell Hodgkinson and artist Blacky Shepherd

Joelfromsd (aka Joel the Geek) was the first guest to record at Dyer's new apartment (that he moved into just before the pandemic). So we gave him something to open to commemorate the occasion.

Seatting up for Washington State Summer Con

Setting up at Washington State Summer Con. Come say hi in Puyallup this weekend.

NW NERD's logo doing stuff

From Buffy to bowling: Actor Nicholas Brendon

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NW NERD Podcast offers news, features and perspective on all things nerd and beyond. Hosted by Pop Culture / Pokémon aficionado Nick Jarin and Star Trek obsessed Sci-Fi Geek Journalist Dyer Oxley -- two nerds hailing from the Pacific Northwest. We're an inclusive podcast where being a nerd is a good thing.