Nerds of the Old Republic: The Drinking Person’s #Scifi Club

Nerds and Murderbots Just Want to Disassociate (and have fun)!

Hello, and welcome Nerd Nation! We're here talking about Martha Wells' novella Murderbot book one All Systems Red. A sci-fi book where for once, the cyborg doesn't want to kill us all. How...refreshing.
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Until next time Nerd Nation - cheers!

Nerds Review Del Toro's Frankenstein, or, The Ugliest Pretty Boy in Town

Listen in as the nerds discuss the newest entry in the Frankenstein franchise as envisioned by Benecio Del Toro, or BDT as we call him on the cast.
 
If you've never read, pick up a copy at your library before watching, then stay for our hot and lukewarm takes!
 
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AI Robots IRL and the Nerds Collide in the World of Tron

Hey there Nerd Nation! 
We're here with an OG favorite - Tron. But this time, we're here to talk about the newest movie in the franchise- Tron: Ares. If you're new to the franchise, definitely just watch the first one and Ares. You'll do well to skip the second movie, Tron: Legacy.
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Thanks, and cheers Nerds!

Drinking Sherry and talking Martians from Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles

Hello Nerd Nation! We're back from the holidays and here with an OG classic sci-fi book: The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury.
Thanks to the book, we're drinking something new for all of us - sherry. 
Come for the book, stay for the witty banter! If you've got suggestions for nerdy content for us to review, send it our way - we're always open to what the Nerd Nation wants.  Just send your recommendations to nerdsofoldrepublic@gmail.com.

Nerds Nerd Out About Dystopian Music

Hello and welcome to the future we have, and not the future we deserve! Listen in as the Nerds discuss three albums known for their nerdy sci-fi nature: Deloused at the Comatorium by The Mars Volta, Simulation Theory by Muse, and Year Zero by NIN.
Listen to the albums, and listen to the conversation. Heck, join the conversation by emailing us at nerdsofoldrepublic@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you - send us your thoughts, your requests for what to cover next, your birthday gift requests, whatever!
Until our next episode, cheers, nerds!

Nerds Face a Sicilian when Death (and Drinks) are on the Line: Review of Princess Bride

Well, hello there fellow nerds. It's like you're a long lost stable boy, and we're...OK the analogy falls apart. But between the title and the scantily clad shownotes, I'm guessing you already know we're talking about Princess Bride. 
 
If you've never seen it, though inconcievable! Perhaps you find it on your streaming services, or at a local library. It's no spoiler to say that we all had a great time watching and reveling in all of the oh-so-quotable lines in this one.
Next up on tap for us is a really special episode  - no not like The Wonderyears, but we're talking music that's sci-fi and specifically dystopian. So if you want to listen ahead so you can follow along, we're talking about:
Nine Inch Nails, Year Zero
The Mars Volta, Deloused in the Comatorium and
Muse, Simulation Theory
Pull up a comfy seat, get your beverage of choice, and revel in some auditory stimulation!

Barlywine and Literal Escapism in Brandon Sanderson's The Emperor's Soul

Welcome to season 5 of Nerds of the Old Republic! We're back and talking about the fabled Brandon Sanderson's novella The Emperor's Soul. While we dig into this interesting work, if he's not your thing, just wait until next month's episode when we talk about The Princess Bride.
The Nerds want to give a big shoutout to fan Kevin for suggesting this cast's book -- we love to hear from our listeners! We're @nerdsofoldrepublic everywhere, including gmail. Drop us a line, and we might just use your suggestion!

Space-time Conundrums and Puns with Rick and Morty

Or, the other greatest animated series of all time...
Join Shaun, Mike and Adam and they talk about Cartoon Network's Rick and Morty. If you've never watched -- like Shaun and Adam -- Mike has created a perfect playlist to dive into the wonderful world of sarcastic, abusive megalomaniacs with dad issues that is this show.
Watch the following episodes ahead of time, or listen in, then watch and see how right  we are!
S2E6: The Ricks Must Be Crazy
S3E1: The Rickshank Episode
S3E3: Pickle Rick
S3E4: Vindicators 3: The Return of Worldender
S3E7: The Ricklantis Mixup 
S4E8: The Vat of Acid Episode
We talk about a ton more of this series, but the above are where we focus.
Thanks for listening in, and if you're sticking around for a while, why not grab a copy of Brandon Sanderson's The Emperor's Soul, as one listener recommended it for our next read. Thanks for the recommendation, Kevin!
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Beer and Dystopian Bondage while reviewing Mad Max

Join Shaun, Mike and Adam as they go back to the 1980's classic and ever present Mad Max films. While not necessary to enjoy the film, they grab a tasty beer and discuss their history with the films, the diesel punk aesthetic, and the dystopian film genre in general. 
Longtime listeners will know which one of the hosts could name every car in the film, and which one of us was distracted by Lord Humongous' clothing, or lack thereof.  
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Thanks for your time, and cheers Nerds!
 

Rum Taste Test to Chase Jeff VanderMeer's Hummingbird Salamander

Hi everyone, and welcome to another Nerds book review, this time of Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff Vandermeer. In this episode, the intrepid hosts struggle to see the appeal of VanderMeer's 2017 novel, especially in light of his other, weirder books. They even challenge, erm, invite, Jeff VanderMeer to share his thoughts with them live, on a cast of his choosing. 
To chase away the bad aftertaste of slow-burn clifi with a weak mystery, the hosts rely on a fan favorite, The Kraken Rum, and then compare it a upgraded pick, Diplimatico rum from Venezuela. What they all agree on: both liquors will certainly help you forget about the impending climate disaster in real life, at least for a couple of hours.
If you're interested in joining our next cast, check out cult and critic favorite, Mad Max: The Road Warrior as well as Mad Max: Fury Road. There is SO much to say about the leather in these two movies, and no, they hosts are certainly not going to shame anyone for their bedroom preferences.
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Until next time: Cheers, Nerds!