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Nerd Union started as a group of friends hanging out in college. As we grew up, moved away, and got real jobs, we decided to come back together for a podcast in June 2014. That podcast, regardless of how bad and rambling it was, grew into our website, Nerd Union (nerdunion.us). Discussing what is happening in the geek-o-sphere is our passio

n. We like to prod and examine, dissect, and discuss what goes on with the things we love be they movies, TV shows, comics, video, or tabletop games. But more importantly, we feel like it's a underserved segment. I imagine right now you're saying, "Hold up, nerdy things like comics have become mainstays of Hollywood. To that, I say yes, it is. The reason is because nerd culture has been co-opted by advertisers and movie studios in order to sell to a broader demographic. They push shows like Big Bang Theory, or have their resident weird geek do their tech support on a show full of normals. The delightful weirdness of the comics gets watered down for mass audience appeal, and video games are becoming the most reductive of mediums. We want to challenge that. We want to provide unfiltered content that's not watered down by mass appeal, and we want to provide true reviews. If a video game is garbage we will tell you, not because they aren't paying us to tell you it's great, but because it's true. Mainly, we want to talk about things that no one else discusses, because that interests us, and we think it'll interest you.

As a lover of fantastic tales set among god-like technology on alien planets, I gotta say it's never fun unless there's ...
07/11/2024

As a lover of fantastic tales set among god-like technology on alien planets, I gotta say it's never fun unless there's a good story with relatable characters. All anyone wants is a well-told tale; I just happen to like mine set on starships - which is just alike in dignity to stories set among angsty high schoolers, scheming socialites, or dramatic housewives....

As a lover of fantastic tales set among god-like technology on alien planets, I gotta say it's never fun unless there's a good story with relatable characters. All anyone wants is a well-told tale; I just happen to like mine set on starships - which is just alike in dignity to stories set among angs...

Taryn Belle, Writer's review for Mo' Better Blues is now live: "If you're like me and have been sleeping on Spike Lee – ...
01/11/2024

Taryn Belle, Writer's review for Mo' Better Blues is now live: "If you're like me and have been sleeping on Spike Lee – or just haven't watched some of his early films in a while – join me in exploring the emotions of Mo' Better Blues...."

If you're like me and have been sleeping on Spike Lee – or just haven't watched some of his early films in a while – join me in exploring the emotions of Mo' Better Blues. Writer/Director/Producer Spike Lee definitely does not hold back in the raw portrayals of how systemic issues impact the way...

Commander Shipp discusses a few films that he partially enjoyed...even if the overall experience was a let down.
16/10/2024

Commander Shipp discusses a few films that he partially enjoyed...even if the overall experience was a let down.

What follows are three films, two playing in the supernatural, and one thriller that impressed me with their ideas even if the ex*****on and final result were unfortunately lacking... For the audio version, you can enjoy Commander Shipp discussing this in a new Content Not Found episode here or wher...

16/10/2024

This week on State of the Nerd Union, we discuss the Nintendo hack, a retirement from one of gaming's most historic and iconic composers, and various tech updates this week.

Tonight on State of the Nerd Union, we discuss the Game Freak hack, the latest DC castings for Green Lantern, the potent...
15/10/2024

Tonight on State of the Nerd Union, we discuss the Game Freak hack, the latest DC castings for Green Lantern, the potential for Google's nuclear energy investment and lastly, we celebrate one of gaming's most impactful music composers Nobuo Uematsu, as he decides to retire after his latest composition with Square Enix.

Show starts in a few minutes...

The Content Not Found podcast is back up with a new episode covering Megalopolis
15/10/2024

The Content Not Found podcast is back up with a new episode covering Megalopolis

This week on Content Not Found, Commander Shipp and Daniel Chaniott discuss their thoughts on Francis Ford Coppola's passion project, Megalopolis. Our audio podcast is now up where you enjoy listening to podcasts (Except Apple podcasts, should be fixed shortly)

Coming up this week on Nerd Union...We have video and written reviews of "Joker: Folie à Deux," "Megalopolis," and "My...
07/10/2024

Coming up this week on Nerd Union...

We have video and written reviews of "Joker: Folie à Deux," "Megalopolis," and "My Old Ass"

For our Patreon supporters, we have two new articles from Taryn Belle, Writer and Mark, looking back at Spike Lee's "Mo' Better Blues" and "Regarding Henry," starring Harrison Ford and Annette Benning.

Wanna read the Patreon posts early? Support us over on our Patreon channel and you'll get access 30 days early!
https://www.patreon.com/nerdunion

01/10/2024

Today on the stream, we'll be discussing the new Nintendo lawsuit against Palworld, various AI issues affecting all the major players and some Xbox news for Insiders using Game Pass.

Commander Shipp discusses the newest animated feature in the Transformers universe and how well it dives into surprising...
19/09/2024

Commander Shipp discusses the newest animated feature in the Transformers universe and how well it dives into surprisingly deep themes.

There's more than meets the eye in this CGI Transformers prequel that showcases how Megatron and Optimus Prime were friends turned rivals. Transformers One Directed by Josh CooleyStarring Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlet Johansson, Keegan Michael Key, Jon Hamm, Lawrence Fishburne, Steve B...

16/09/2024

This week, we discuss the recent PS5 Pro news, how this stacks up with other "pro" releases and what it means for future consoles this generation.

30/08/2024

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Logan Roden goes back to 2022's Avatar sequel to give us their take as we await news on the third entry on Pandora.
10/07/2024

Logan Roden goes back to 2022's Avatar sequel to give us their take as we await news on the third entry on Pandora.

The second Avatar film is more than just a visual spectacle. It is a beautiful tale filled with amazing characters and a ton of heart. Overview Let me start by saying I was never an Avatar person. I didn’t even…

Been awhile since you've seen Avatar The Way of Water? Logan gives you the quick run down
10/07/2024

Been awhile since you've seen Avatar The Way of Water? Logan gives you the quick run down

About to watch the sequel to Avatar (2009) and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), but it’s been a while since you watched the last one? Here’s a quick refresher on the key takeaways, characters, and overall story to get…

This week, we're taking a look back through James Cameron's Avatar franchise.
09/07/2024

This week, we're taking a look back through James Cameron's Avatar franchise.

About to watch the Avatar (2009) sequel Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), but it’s been a while since you watched the first one? Here’s a quick refresher on the key takeaways, characters, and overall story to get you back…

05/07/2024

Shut up and take our money!! 🤖

Italian director Luca Guadagnino has shown a range of themes in Call Me By Your Name (2017), Suspiria (2018), Bones and ...
25/06/2024

Italian director Luca Guadagnino has shown a range of themes in Call Me By Your Name (2017), Suspiria (2018), Bones and All (2022) and Challengers (2024) and this spotlight explores his artistry - especially in nuance and subtext. Do you have a fav?

Italian director Luca Guadagnino excels at artfully conveying insight into the inner conflicts of exceptional people while bringing out the very best in the actors he works with.

Gen V is going to play into The Boys season 4 this coming week, so here's a refresher of the spin-off series by Logan
23/06/2024

Gen V is going to play into The Boys season 4 this coming week, so here's a refresher of the spin-off series by Logan

For those who have watched Gen V and need a refresher on the characters and events of season 1.

For those who have watched The Boys and need a refresher on the characters and events of season 1.
14/06/2024

For those who have watched The Boys and need a refresher on the characters and events of season 1.

For those who have watched The Boys and need a refresher on the characters and events of season 1.

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GameFreak Hack and Nobuo Uematsu Retirement- SOTNU
GameFreak Hack and Nobuo Uematsu Retirement- SOTNU

This week on State of the Nerd Union, we discuss the Nintendo hack, a retirement from one of gaming's most historic and iconic composers, and various tech updates this week.

Nintendo Sues Palworld and DOJ Warns About AI- SOTNU
Nintendo Sues Palworld and DOJ Warns About AI- SOTNU

Today on the stream, we'll be discussing the new Nintendo lawsuit against Palworld, various AI issues affecting all the major players and some Xbox news for Insiders using Game Pass.

Are Pro Console Editions Worth It?...SOTNU
Are Pro Console Editions Worth It?...SOTNU

This week, we discuss the recent PS5 Pro news, how this stacks up with other "pro" releases and what it means for future consoles this generation.

State of the Nerd Union is Back!
State of the Nerd Union is Back!

We're talking about the Sony State of Play, an AI bonanza of news, and we'll talk about what we're most excited about heading into a busy gaming season.

Summer Game Fest coverage today
Summer Game Fest coverage today

Summer Games Fest returns today and we're co-streaming it live on all our Nerd Union channels. Catch Commander Shipp and Grandmaster Fox today at 5pm EST/ 4pm CST as they cover all the game announcements and recap Sony's State of Play from earlier in the week. #SummerGameFest

"Thoughts on Twitch's New Partnership Rules" State of the Nerd Union
"Thoughts on Twitch's New Partnership Rules" State of the Nerd Union

We take a viewer comment and discuss the nature of Twitch's new partnership rules, allowing creators earn money across multiple platforms rather than be exclusive to one streaming setup. Part of our ramblings from our weekly live show State of the Nerd Union

"GTA VI Hacker Caught and Cloverfield 2 Confirmed" State of the Nerd Union
"GTA VI Hacker Caught and Cloverfield 2 Confirmed" State of the Nerd Union

JJ Abrams pet project has brought back Matt Reeves to produce with new director Babak Anvari to helm the first direct sequel to the original found footage film. Also, UK authorities have arrested a 17-year-old kid in connection with the GTA VI hack Part of our Quick Bytes segment on State of the Nerd Union

"Godzilla vs Kong...but Celebrity Deathmatch Style" State of the Nerd Union
"Godzilla vs Kong...but Celebrity Deathmatch Style" State of the Nerd Union

Commander Shipp and Imminent Doom X imagine a crazy idea for the sequel to Godzilla vs King Kong, with commentary and space stations galore. Part of our wild ramblings on State of the Nerd Union

"So How Bad Is The New Logitech Handheld?" State of the Nerd Union
"So How Bad Is The New Logitech Handheld?" State of the Nerd Union

With an overwhelming price tag that is more expensive than a Nintendo Switch with a lower library or less expensive than the more powerful and hardware playing Steam Deck, it's hard to understand who exactly will want the new G Cloud Gaming Handheld when it releases this fall. Also, we cover the newest Senate bill that aims to equalize the ad revenue for major news sites affected by the aggregation methods of Facebook and Google. Part of State of the Nerd Union's Check The Tech segment for 23 Sept 2022

"Call of Duty Destined To Leave Sony" State of the Nerd Union
"Call of Duty Destined To Leave Sony" State of the Nerd Union

We break down Xbox CEO Phil Spencer and Sony PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan's comments about the Activision merger and the eventual end of Call of Duty on PlayStation consoles after 2024. Part of the Game Time segment on State of the Nerd Union

"Batgirl Controversy Continues" State of the Nerd Union
"Batgirl Controversy Continues" State of the Nerd Union

We discuss the continued fail from Warner Bros / Discovery on their handling of the Batgirl cancellation and the behind the scene photos and video that continue to sneak out giving us a better impression of how good this film might have been. Also, we discuss the new initiative from the British Film Institute (BFI) to raise the profile of all visual/screen-based art forms, including video games, over the next 10 years in a new program called Screen Culture 2033. Part of For The Cinepiles segment on State of the Nerd Union

The sequel to Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild has officially been titled Tears of the Kingdom and won't be released until May 2023

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